CLASSES
DESCRIPTIONS
In the Lab… we experiment! Our classes are designed to push your boundaries, try something new and literally keep you on your toes.
Lab Littles & Future Scientists Classes
Lab Littles Ballet & Jazz
Welcoming our youngest dancers into the Lab to kickstart their technical training. We are excited to offer a comprehensive Ballet & Jazz technique class for our little ones to explore, learn and fall in love with dance. We know the basics are so important, let’s make sure they are learning and loving at the same time!
Each class is 60 minutes and can be purchased together with our Lab Littles Class Pack!
Class is open to students ages 4-6 or teacher placement!
Lab Littles Acro Dance
Our Lab Littles Acro class introduces young dancers to the exciting world of acro dance in a fun, safe, and encouraging environment. Dancers will build strength, flexibility, balance, coordination, and body awareness while learning age-appropriate skills such as rolls, bridges, handstands, and basic tumbling. This class combines foundational acrobatics with dance movement to help little ones gain confidence, creativity, and a love for movement!
Classes can be purchased as an add on to the Lab Littles Class Pack!
Class is open to students ages 4-6 or teacher placement!
Future Scientists Ballet, Jazz Technique, & Pom
Take your training to the next level with a comprehensive 60-minute ballet class on Monday evenings and follow up on Thursday Jazz technique class that incorporates all of the essentials you need to further your practice! It is never too early to advance your technical training! We are excited to expand the knowledge of our dancers with Pom & Power Dynamics!
Classes can be purchased together with the Future Scientists Class Pack!
Class is open to students ages 7-10 or teacher placement!
Future Scientists Acro Dance
Designed for growing dancers ready to take their acro skills to the next level, this class focuses on developing strength, flexibility, balance, coordination, and proper technique. Dancers will work on foundational acrobatic skills including bridges, walkovers, handstands, cartwheels, and progressions for more advanced tumbling elements, all while incorporating dance movement and artistry. In a positive and supportive environment, students will build confidence, body awareness, and a strong technical foundation for future growth.
Classes can be purchased as an add on to the Future Scientists Class Pack! Dancers must be enrolled in Jazz & Ballet in order to take Acro Dance.
Class is open to students ages 7-10 or teacher placement!
Foundational & Elite Level Classes
Classes are open to dancers 11 & up or teacher placement
Stretch, Strength & Conditioning
Essential to your daily practice. Full body warm up with a focus on core, uniform muscle activation. Complete deep stretch, stability and balance drills geared to lock in full body control and enhanced flexibility.
This class is REQUIRED prior to any Elite or Foundational Turns & Leaps Class!
Class is open to students at any level ages 11 and up!
Leaps & Turns
Introduce and fine tune advanced turn and jump/leap skills. Focus on Dance Team jazz essentials - pirouettes, turns in second with varying speeds, leg / arm positions, spot changes, floats, etc., switch leap skills, progressing into advancing skills such as 540s, flying squirrels and so much more! Thursday evening Elite level class includes Jazz Combo.
Leaps & Turns should be followed by Stretch & Conditioning!
Elite Session - geared toward 8th grade and up (teacher placement)
Foundational Session - geared toward 5th grade and up (teacher placement)
Pom & Power Dynamics
Full body pom technique, utilizing bands, weights and more to fire up core, back and glutes to unleash power in correct placement and movement. Pom skills incorporated (toe touches, pikes, herky, discs, etc. Pom turn arms & combos).
Acro Dance
A customizable class that offers a complete warm up to prepare your body for acrobatic movement. Making sure acro basics are strong and technically correct, this class is aimed to amplify your ability to advance skills, connect skills and keep up with industry demands. Take flight in the ever-changing world of acro!
Dance Lab is an Acrobatic Arts certified studio! This certification is important for safety, advancing proper techniques and keeping up with industry demand.
Lyrical / Contemporary
Your time to look inward. You should feel connected to dance at a deep level. Beginning with setting an intention and a strong focus on emotional improvisation. The purpose of this class is to cultivate your lasting connection to dance and take the pressure off. You are sure to feel refreshed after this class! Most classes end with a combo and cool down!
Progressing Ballet Technique
Elevate your dance technique with Progressing Ballet Technique (PBT), a groundbreaking body conditioning and strengthening program meticulously crafted to enhance proficiency across not only all dance forms but also in the realms of yoga and Pilates. Overcoming the challenge of recognizing muscles for proper alignment, PBT utilizes an exercise ball to instill a strong sense of posture and weight placement, influencing improved performance in dance and athletics. Dance Lab is an PBT certified studio!
This class requires specialized equipment:
1 x 3m Resistance Band
3 x Pack of Fusion Balls
1 x Exercise Ball
I yoga mat
Classical Ballet
This class is open to all Foundational & Elite level students. Strengthen your training with the OG - Classical Ballet is always ON TREND! Experience the foundation of dance in a refined, disciplined, and inspiring setting. This class focuses on clean technique, proper alignment, musicality, and artistry. Dancers will build strength and grace through traditional barre work, center combinations, and across-the-floor progressions. Ms. Karyn’s expert instruction blends classical precision with modern training methods, helping dancers elevate their technique, deepen their understanding of ballet, and move with confidence and sophistication.
Ballet is REQUIRED for all students prior to adding an additional class to their schedules!
Black leotard & pink tights please!
30, 45 or 60 minutes
Private Lessons
Whether you are looking to fine tune a single skill, turn set or you need help cleaning a solo or preparing for an audition, private lessons are a great way to push your boundaries with one-on-one attention.
Reach out to Elyse for more info!
CLASS
POLICIES
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Time management is important in the Lab. Please be at least 5 minutes early to your class so we can all get started on time. We understand, things happen, if you have to be late, please make sure you do not distract the class in progress and quietly come in and get at it!
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Be you! If you can move in it, then it’s ok! We believe confidence is
key, and if you don’t feel your best in it – how can you dance your
best?All we ask is that you have the proper shoes for your class.
Pirouettes/turners, foot undeez, jazz shoes for turns for most of our
classes. Bare feet are acceptable for acro.BALLET CLASSES ONLY - require black leotard, pink tights, proper ballet shoes, hair in a bun. Skirts or shorts may be worn.
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Please keep your phone on silent and put away in your bag. We do not
want to be distracted during class.