Sterling Dance

Offered for ages 3-5 years. These classes vary in dance disciplines to offer your child their favorite combinations. Dancers are introduced to dance basics in a fun and exciting way by utilizing both our dance studio space, and our jungle gym space. Instructors tap into your little dancer’s imagination to help them begin developing a love for dance and music. Dancers in Preschool Combination classes may wear comfortable clothes appropriate for dancing. Leotards (with or without skirts), Tutus, T-shirts, shorts, leggings are all good options. Long hair should be pulled back and out of the face. Socks or ballet shoes are also allowed. Please avoid any clothing with metal fasteners, such as jeans, buckles, snaps, etc, as these may damage our equipment, and limit the dancer's movements.

Offered for ages 6-18 years Prior experience required to participate in some classes These classes teach basic jazz concepts in upbeat tempos. They learn isolations, across the floor progressions and center combinations. These beginner classes require nothing but a positive attitude and ample energy. The Jazz / Tumble class adds the element of Acro skills trained in one of our gymnastics training areas and is taught by one of our professional gymnastics coaches. Dancers in Jazz classes may wear leotards, capris, leggings or tights. Please avoid any loose fitting clothing, or anything with metal fasteners. Dancers will be bare foot during all acro skill development, but may choose to wear foot undies during the dance segment of classes.

Offered for ages 6-18 years Prior experience required to participate in some classes Level I Ballet is for ages 6-9 years. This class is for dancers that are transitioning from a combination class and want to learn more about ballet foundations. The class consists of barre, center work and across the floor movement. These basics will stay with these dancers for years to come. This class does not require any previous ballet experience. Level II Ballet is for ages 10-12 years. We ask that dancers be somewhat familiar with ballet basics, some experience is required. Dancers will be introduced to more challenging combinations that feature fast tempos, quick steps and multiple turns. This class is a fantastic way for our dancers to further their love for dance. Some classes have dancers on pointe and students who want to be placed on pointe should take this class along with one other ballet class. Dancers are asked to go on pointe by the teachers discretion. Advanced Ballet and Advanced Pointe III/IV for ages 13+. These dancers have years of ballet foundations under their belt to take these classes. This class is working on some of the more challenging ballet movements and working towards mastery. Some dancers at this level take at least one or more of these classes on Pointe. Musicalit