Marlboro Dance School | Classes we offer

Class Description

Pre-school introduces students to basic elements of dance training - movement, rhythm, musical forms and the connection of musical forms and movement - while encouraging each child to develop his or her own physical, creative and social potential. Pre-School classes are available to students 2 1/2 to 3 1/2 years old.

Pre-Ballet / combo classes - same as above with more use of technique, musicality and use of imagination. The combo classes introduce the use of tap shoes and an intro to the basics of Jazz technique. Pre-Ballet classes are available to students 4-6 yrs.

Ballet - primary technique which is the basis for all dance movement with technique based on the Vaganova, Cechetti. As student progresses, training on pointe may be added (Minimum age 11 yrs for Pointe).

Level I Introduces students age 7 to terminology, barre work and body alignment which will prepare them for the beginning level and all other levels of ballet.

Pointe - Minimum age 11yrs. Student must take at least two ballet classes per week.

Jazz - incorporates elements from Ballet, Modern and Ethnic techniques. Among other styles, we also teach Matt Mattox's method of body isolation and alignment.

Modern - Martha Graham and Lester Horton techniques. Ages 10 years and up with 2 years of ballet or classical jazz experience.

Tap - We follow the method of Lightness of Tap.

Combo classes levels I, II, & III in Ballet/Tap, Ballet, Jazz/Acro, Ballet/Tap/Jazz, Jazz/Acro/ Hip Hop/Acro, and more are available for students under 7 years old.