We offer a variety of classes for children and adults, ages three through adult. Classes available are Ballet, Pointe, Tap, Jazz, Lyrical, Contemporary, Hip-Hop, Broadway and Breakdancing.

Classes are generally grouped by dnace level. Ages are used as a guide.

   
Tiny Tots - (age 3-4) 1 Hour
Class consists of Coordination Skills, Vocals, Props, (tambourines, balls, etc.) and simple dance movements are incorporated.
Pre - Ballet (30 minutes)
Children will explore the studio space through imaginative games, while incorporating motor skills, basic ballet steps, and stage directions. The use of props, such as scarves, hula hoops, musical instuments and others, are used to reinforce learning.

Toddler Ballet/Tap (45 minutes)
Children will learn basic ballet and tap steps, along with stage directions and basic combinations.

Toddler Tap/Tumble (45 minutes)
Children will learn basic tap steps, along with stage directions and basic Tap combinations. In Tumbling, students will work on forward roll, backward roll, cartwheel, bridge, while working on flexibility and balance.

Young Tumbler (45 minutes)
Children will learn basic skills; forward roll, backward roll, cartwheel, bridge. In addition the instructor will cover balance and flexibility.

 
Midgets - (ages 4-7) 1 ½ Hours  
Class Structure - ½ Hour Ballet, ½ Hour Tap, ½ Hour Acrobatics.
Ballet/Tap Combo Beginner Level (60 minutes)
This class will introduce basic combinations, dance terminology and rhythmic skills. We will use props to make learning more fun.


Jazz/Tumble Combo Beginner Level (60 minutes)
This is a basic class introducing simple Jazz steps and combinations, along with dance terminology and rhythmic skills. Tumbling will include forward/backward rolls, cartwheels, bridge, headstands, and move into tumbling combinations.

Jazz/Tap Combo Beginner Level (60 minutes)
This is a basic class introducing simple Jazz & Tap steps and combinations, along with dance terminology and rhythmic skills.

Hip Hop/Tap Combo Beginner Level (60 minutes)
This is a basic class introducing simple Hip Hop & Tap steps and combinations, along with dance terminology and rhythmic skills.

Tap/Tumble Combo Beginner Level (60 minutes)
This is a basic class introducing simple Tap steps and combinations, along with dance terminology and rhythmic skills. Tumbling will include forward/backward rolls, cartwheels, bridge, headstands, and move into tumbling combinations.

 
Juniors - (ages 7-10) 2 Hours  
Class Structure - 1 Hour Ballet, ½ Hour Tap, ½ Hour Jazz
Hip Hop Beginner/Intermediate Level (45 minutes)
Hip Hop is a style of street dance which incorporates hard, raw dance steps. This class is for the dancer who loves to dance anywhere, anytime.

Ballet I/II Beginner/Intermediate Level (45/60 minutes)
This class is for students that have gone through our Ballet/Tap Combo. Students will learn proper ballet techinque while working on poise, flexibility and balance. In addition students will learn combinations and dance terminology.

Jazz I/II Beginner/Intermediate Level (45/60 minutes)
This class is for the student with previous dance class. Students will learn balance, flexibility, and strength while learning isolations, combinations and dance terminology.

Tap I/II Beginner/Intermediate Level (45 minutes)
Students will learn basic to intermediate steps and combinations along with terminology.

Hip Hop/Tap Combo (60 minutes)
Students will learn basic to Hip Hop steps and combinations along with terminology.

Hip Hop/Tumble Combo (60 minutes)
Students will learn basic to Hip Hop steps and combinations along with terminology.

Tumblng (60 minutes)Students will work on individual levels. Perfecting standing and running skills: roundoff, cartwheel, backbend, back walkover, front walkover, front/back handspring, back tuck.

Ages 8 & Up

Lyrical I Beginner Level (45 minutes) Minimum age is 8
This class will focus on interpreting dance through music. Students should have previous Ballet technique.

Contemporary I Beginner Level (45 minutes) Minimum age is 8
This class will cover interpretation of music through dance. This class is for new dancers who aren't afraid of trying new things! Students will learn balance, flexibility, and strength while learning isolations, combinations and dance terminology.

 
Teens - (ages 11-13) 2 ½ Hours  
Class Structure - 1 Hour Ballet, ½ Hour Tap, ½ Hour - 1 Hour Jazz.
Ballet II/III/IV All Levels (60 minutes)
Students will learn proper ballet techinque while working on poise, flexibility and balance. In addition students will learn combinations and dance terminology.

Pointe (45 minutes)
This class is for the serious Ballet student only. A continuation of Ballet III/IV en pointe. Teacher approval required.

Jazz II/III All Levels (60 minutes)
Students will learn poise, balance, flexibility and strength while learning combinations and dance terminology.

Tap II/III Intermediate/Advanced levels (45 minutes)
Students will learn basic to intermediate combinations along with terminology.

Hip Hop I/II/III All Levels (45/60 minutes)
Hip Hop is a style of street dance which incorporates hard, raw dance steps. This class is for the dancer who loves to dance anywhere, anytime.

Broadway Beginner/Intermediate Level (45 minutes)
Students will learn the basics of Broadway style choregraphy, including character building, working with props, creating a story line, etc.

Contemporary II Intermediate/Advanced Levels (60 minutes) Ages 10 & Up
This class will cover technique while intrepreting music through the dance. Students will learn balance, flexibility, and strength while learning isolations, combinations and dance terminology.

Lyrical II Intermediate/Advanced Levels (60 minutes) Minimum age is 10
This class will cover technique while interpreting music through the dance. Lyrical is based from ballet technique. Students will learn balance, flexibility, and strength while learning isolations, combinations and dance terminology.

 
Seniors - (ages 14-18) 3 Hours

Class Structure - 1 ¼ Hour Ballet, ¾ Hour Tap, 1 Hour Jazz.

With the growth of the senior classes modern and lyrical is taught to broaden their training skills for future reference.

Ballet II/III/IV All Levels (60 minutes)
Students will learn proper ballet techinque while working on poise, flexibility and balance. In addition students will learn combinations and dance terminology.

Pointe (45 minutes)
This class is for the serious Ballet student only. A continuation of Ballet III/IV en pointe. Teacher approval required.

Jazz II/III All Levels (60 minutes)
Students will learn poise, balance, flexibility and strength while learning combinations and dance terminology.

Tap II/III Intermediate/Advanced levels (45 minutes)
Students will learn basic to intermediate combinations along with terminology.

Hip Hop I/II/III All Levels (45/60 minutes)
Hip Hop is a style of street dance which incorporates hard, raw dance steps. This class is for the dancer who loves to dance anywhere, anytime.

Broadway Beginner/Intermediate Level (45 minutes)
Students will learn the basics of Broadway style choregraphy, including character building, working with props, creating a story line, etc.

Contemporary II Intermediate/Advanced Levels (60 minutes) Ages 10 & Up
This class will cover technique while intrepreting music through the dance. Students will learn balance, flexibility, and strength while learning isolations, combinations and dance terminology.

Lyrical II Intermediate/Advanced Levels (60 minutes) Minimum age is 10
This class will cover technique while interpreting music through the dance. Lyrical is based from ballet technique. Students will learn balance, flexibility, and strength while learning isolations, combinations and dance terminology.

 
Adults  
Adult Dance (60 minutes)
This class is for any adult who wants to have fun and get some exercise at the same time! The class will rotate between Ballet, Jazz and Hip Hop.

Adult Tap (45 minutes)
This class is for any adult who has always wnated to learn to Tap, or continue with Tap. Students will learn, steops, move into combinationa and learn terminology.

 
 
Urban Jazz - (ages 7-18) 1 Hour  

Beginners to Advanced.

Class Structure teaches students the latest dance styles incorporating jazz and hip hop styles.

 
Modern and Lyrical - (ages 11-18) 1 Hour
Class Structure teaches expressive forms of ballet.
 
Shannon's Progressions Dance Stars Team - (ages 8-18) Juniors - Seniors
These classes are competition dance team.
 
Pointé - (ages 11-18) 1 Hour
Teacher Approval Required and Six years of ballet training. This allows for the safety of the student.
Shannon's Progressions Dance Studio | 8419 US 42| Florence, KY 41042 | 859-663-8456