Dance Classes
Our dance classes focus on developing a strong foundation in dance from professional instructors. The emphasis is on developing strong technique, performance skills & of course a love of dance! We offer dance classes in Ballet, Contemporary, Jazz, Tap, Hip-Hop, Creative Movement & Pre-Ballet classes as well.
As students develop, they will have the opportunity to take their performance skills to the next level and audition for our performing group – LKN Perform Dance Ensemble. The Dance Ensemble performs numerous times a year around the area and are also featured in both our Christmas and Spring Performances.
Dance Classes for our Youngest Dancers
Ages 2-5 Preschoolers and Kindergarteners
Preschool dance classes are available in our Intro to Ballet/Tap class and our Intro to Ballet/Tap TK class. Kindergarten classes are available in Ballet, Tap & Hip Hop. These classes help young children develop gross motor skills, enhance their focus and concentration, develop listening skills that will assist in their success in school and feel a sense of accomplishment at an early age. In addition the discipline and appreciation of the performing arts is a priceless asset that will stay with your child throughout their life. The students will showcase their skills in a winter and spring performance.
Classical Ballet and Pointe Classes
Our ballet classes focus on creating a strong foundation through proper alignment and the introduction of skills when both are developmentally appropriate for the student. Our goal is to teach your child complete body control in the same way the school teaches your child to read – one step at a time. We teach our students to be able to execute dance steps properly as well as know the correct ballet terminology. Our goal is for our students to get a performing arts education.
It is much easier to become proficient if you practice and take class more than once a week. If your child is excited about ballet, carefully consider this second class.
Pointe is begun when your child is twelve years old or older and has developed strong muscles and strong ballet technique. Students continue to take ballet while taking Pointe. You must have permission of the instructor to begin pointe.
Tap and Jazz
Classes in tap and jazz are offered from beginner through advanced level. Tap classes are 30 minutes each week. Tap classes focus on the origins of tap resulting in students gaining a solid foundation in this style. Our Jazz classes concentrate on classical Jazz technique. The Jazz classes are from 30 minutes to an hour hour depending on level each week.
Hip Hop
Hip Hop is an hour class for beginner, intermediate and advanced students. We offer an Elementary school age class and a Teen Class.
Contemporary Dance
Modern dance is a type of dance that evolved as rebellion to ballet. Contemporary and Lyrical meld modern, ballet & jazz to explore new types of movement. The class is taken without shoes and has an emphasis on creativity and body control. This is a 1 hour to 1 hour 30 minute class for children 10 years of age and older.
Adult Classes
We also offer Adult classes in Ballet, Tap, Jazz and Hip-Hop as well. This is a great way to stay in shape, learn something new or renew your love for dance!