Open Instruction indicates the wide array classes available at the Institute:
Dance & Play - An introduction to the world of dance, movement, and music to improve the basic motor skills and body awareness of the child. The class also emphasizes enjoyment over correctness, so the child retains his/her original excitement of dance. Costumes and many styles of music will be used.
Ballet Technique - is a discipline in which great beauty is achievable through attention, musicality and dynamics. With emphasis on vocabulary, harmony of line, and good old enjoyment, dancers can learn the essentials needed to perform.
Jazz Technique - Is a style of dance that allows the participants to cut loose and feel as though there's a party going on! The form is also based on ballet, but then explodes into a world of "Jam'in, New Wave, Hip Hop, Fun!!!" Obtaining a strong sense of rhythm and timing is stressed.
Modern Technique - (Not to be confused with today’s social dancing) is one of the most commonly studied and performed techniques. It has no general requirements of age, height, body shape, size or weight. This technique stresses disciplines learned in ballet, but then allows for an entirely new world of movement, expression and rhythms.
Pointe - Taught to those who have a thorough understanding of basic ballet including barre, center Adagio, Allegro and other basic, but fundamental elements (placement classes will be used to identify these dancers).
Adult Dance Classes - In beginner and intermediate Ballet, Jazz and possibly Modern. The classes will be focused at giving adults the opportunity to start or continue dance lessons, in a supportive and encouraging environment.
Tap - An exciting form of dance that has driven Broadway into rhythmic amazement. This musical and visual style of dance can be big and commanding, or slow and soothing. Fun and enjoyment is the end result!
Partnering - the study of dance as it relates to more than individuals. Men will learn the proper and safe way to work with their female counterparts. This class includes turns, jumps, assisted falls and proper conditioning for supported lifts (this class is offered to ladies on pointe first, followed by others as space allows).
Men’s Class – Is a ballet class that works on the primary techniques and performance attitude of the male dancer. Basic technique and the dancer's age will affect ones eligibility for this class.

