Class Description
AT THE MILLIS DANCE THEATRE, we offer a full range of dance classes for our students. Please refer to the schedule for a complete list. The best way to select a class is to contact us directly at millisdance@gmail.com
BALLET / TUMBLE
This child-centered class focuses on learning the basics of beginner ballet, developing social skills and creative expression. Children will be introduced to the graceful flow of classical ballet using sparkle wands, colorful ribbons and various imagination provoking props. Dancers will also try their hand at basic tumbling skills such as, forward rolls, bridges and beginner cartwheels. Our fun and lively class is filled with giggles, wiggles, jumps, twirls and imaginative play. Moving creatively in Ballet/Tumble is sure to boost a young dancer’s physical and emotional well-being. (Attire: Black leotard, pink tights and pink ballet slippers)
BALLET / JAZZ
Ballet/Jazz combo is an exciting and fun class that focuses on the graceful and elegant movement of ballet and then on to the upbeat and lively feel of jazz style dance. Dancers will start at the barre and learn a beautiful ballet dance. In the jazz portion of the class, dancers travel across the studio with kicks, turns and leaps and learn fun and funky choreography that builds flexibility, coordination and confidence. Ballet/Jazz is the best of both worlds! (Attire: Black leotard, suntan tights, pink ballet slippers and tan jazz shoes)
BALLET / TAP
This fun and lively combination class, young dancers learn coordination, balance, and how to move gracefully and fluidly with basic ballet steps and choreography. Then on to tap, a natural way for busy young dancers to develop a great sense of rhythm, concentration and musicality. Tap class is when making noise and being active is built right in! Ballet/Tap is a perfect combination for every young dancer. (Attire: Black leotard, pink tights, pink ballet slippers and black tap shoes)
BALLET / ACRO
Ballet/Acro combo is a popular and fun class that focuses on the graceful and elegant movement of ballet. Dancers start at the ballet barre and then learn a beautiful ballet dance dancing throughout the studio. Then on to Acro! Acro is acrobatics for dancers which teaches the fundamentals of exciting gymnastic tricks. Students develop specific strength, flexibility, and technique, to learn how to execute acrobatic elements to use in dance choreography. Acro focuses on forward and backward rolls, cartwheels, back bends, walkovers and more. Dancers will gain muscle control, balance, and advance their tumbling technique. (Attire: Black leotard, pink tights and pink ballet slippers)
JAZZ / ACRO
The class will start with a lively jazz dance warm up, then travel across the studio with kicks, turns and leaps and on to dynamic, stylized choreography that builds flexibility, coordination and confidence. The Acro (acrobatics for dancers) section of the class will teach exciting gymnastic tricks. Students develop specific strength, flexibility, and learn how to execute acrobatic elements to use in dance choreography. Acro focuses on challenging each dancer at their own pace including cartwheels, walkovers, back handspring, aerials etc. Dancers will gain muscle control, balance, and advance their tumbling technique. (Attire: Black leotard, suntan tights, and tan jazz shoes)
HIP-hOP
Hip-Hop dance is a vibrant form of dance that combines a variety of freestyle movements to create a current and urban influenced dance style. This class includes warm up, conditioning and creative choreography with loads of attitude. Hip-Hop dance has evolved into one of the world’s most popular styles of dance. (Attire: Comfortable dance clothes, black converse sneakers)
CONTEMPORARY
Contemporary class gives students the opportunity to move expressively and fluidly. This class focuses on versatility and improvisation, unlike the strict, structured nature of ballet. This creative class strives to connect the mind and body through flowing dance movement. It’s a lot of fun and feels good! (Attire: Comfortable dance clothing of your choice and bare foot)
intermediate BALLET
This class is for students who are ready to challenge themselves in the art of classical ballet. Intermediate Ballet focuses on musicality, choreography, artistry and expressive performance. Material is presented in a positive and thorough manner. Students are required to work hard and dedicate themselves to achieving increasingly difficult ballet repertoire. (Attire: Black leotard, pink tights and pink ballet slippers, hair in ballet bun)
POINTE
This class is by invitation only and is for students who are serious about their ballet training. This is a thrilling advanced step in one’s ballet training. Pointe is hard work and requires the proper level of strength, knowledge of technique and overall dedication. If you are interested, please reach out to Director for consideration. . Learn more about Pointe
PLEASE NOTE: All students must pull longer hair back off of face for all classes. Buns are requested for ballet class. Leotard may be black - any style. Masks are optional.
