Classes at JWSD Evolution
From ages one to infinity, we have something for everyone!
Our Dance Studio offers a large variety of dance classes for all skill levels. Our experienced instructors are passionate about helping each dancer achieve their highest potential, while also having as much fun as possible.
Ballet (Twinkle Toes, ages 5+)
Ballet is the foundation of all dance training, teaching grace, technique, and discipline. We encourage all students to enroll in ballet to improve their overall dance technique. Classes begin with a barre warm-up, followed by center floor and combinations across the floor. Our Ballet classes are based on the Cecchetti Method.
Jazz (Jitterbugs, ages 6+)
Jazz is a dynamic, high energy form of dance that is set to upbeat music. Class starts with a proper full-body warm-up, then continues with floor progressions and combinations, and choreography. Students should expect an energetic class with a strong emphasis on jazz technique.
Contemporary (Expressionistas, ages 7+)
Contemporary dance combines ballet and jazz, using motion as an artistic expression. It challenges dancers to explore off-center movements, spine bending, and contractions, pushing them out of their comfort zones to grow confidence.
Creative Movement (Tippy Toes, ages 3-5)
This class focuses on movement and is a foundation for all dance styles. Students are engaged in dynamic activities based on movement, while also learning the fundamental dance terminology and techniques. The class incorporates various enjoyable exercises such as ribbon dancing, using egg shakers, and other activities that encourage movement, such as polishing the stars or flying like butterflies.
Dance Company
Our Dance Company is a group of dedicated dancers of all ages who represent studio in the community. Members must take Ballet, Jazz, Tap, and one other class of their choice (excluding Pointe), attend conventions and workshops, and participate in bi-annual in-studio dance exams. In addition to our regular performances, every year in June, our dance company has to opportunity to travel to Niagara Falls to participate in Wendy Leard School of Dance's Showcase. Auditions are held in August for the next season.
Hip-Hop (Bust A Moves, ages 7+)
Hip-Hop dance is a high-energy, rhythmic form of dance that on body isolations. Classes include warm-up, combinations, center-floor exercises, and choreography.
Tap (Happy Feet, ages 5+)
Tap dance involves creating rhythmic sounds with the feet through stationary and travelling movements. Our syllabus, developed by Al Gilbert in California, focuses on graded tap techniques.
Improv (ages 8+)
This class teaches dance improvisation, helping students gain confidence to express themselves through spontaneous movement and react to music. No performances included.
Mommy and Me
Join our 45-minute dance class and learn through dance, song, and stories. Suitable for toddlers and preschoolers aged 12-36 months, the 8-week program runs three times a year and allows for repeat participation. Parent participation is required.
Pointe
Pointe ballet requires extensive training and assessment of coordination, posture, strength, and foot development. Only developmentally ready students will be recommended due to the inherent risk.
Strength and Conditioning (ages 8+)
Ballet technique class for extra training with weekly focus on different aspects of ballet. Stretch classes held every few weeks. Strength and Conditioning classes excluded from performances and Open House.