Ages 3-4

Combo: This is a 45 minute class that introduces ballet and tap to preschoolers.  This class is designed to teach students basic dance vocabulary while using creativity through movement.  No previous dance experience is needed.  Mini Combo will perform both ballet and tap dances at Motivate’s recital.

Hip Hop: This 30 minute class is a great way to get your kids moving.  This style is performed with upbeat music and high energy.  If your child is interested in trying out dance for the first time and wants a less formal atmosphere, this is the class you’re looking for! No previous dance experience needed.  Mini Hip Hop will perform one dance at Motivate’s recital.

Acro: This class introduces Acro-Dance to dancers. Acro combines techniques used in both dance and acrobatics.  Flexibility, contortion, balance, and tumbling skills are all incorporated into the structure of this dance class. Mini/Kinder Acro will perform one routine in Motivate's recital.

Ages 5-6

Combo: This is a 45 minute beginner level ballet and tap class for preschoolers and kindergarteners.  This class is designed to continue teaching basic dance vocabulary while emphasizing ballet etiquette and strong tap sounds.  No previous dance experience is needed.  Mini Combo will perform both ballet and tap dances at Motivate’s recital.

Hip Hop: This 30 minute class is the next step from Mini Hip Hop.  This style is performed with upbeat music and high energy.  This beginning level class teaches students how to coordinate strong movements with popular music.  If your child is interested in trying out dance for the first time and wants a less formal atmosphere, this is the class you’re looking for! No previous dance experience needed.  Mini/Kinder Hip Hop will perform one dance at Motivate’s recital.

Acro: This class introduces Acro-Dance to dancers. Acro combines techniques used in both dance and acrobatics.  Flexibility, contortion, balance, and tumbling skills are all incorporated into the structure of this dance class. Mini/Kinder Acro will perform one routine in Motivate's recital.

Ages 7-8

Combo: This is a beginning-intermediate ballet and jazz class for 6-8 year old.  This class continues and extends ballet terminology and introduces jazz technique.  Students who take this class will learn two contrasting styles to become a more versatile dancer.  Ballet enforces classical etiquette and grace while jazz involves sharp movements danced to popular music. No previous dance experience is needed.  7-8 Combo will perform a ballet dance and a jazz dance at Motivate’s recital.

Hip Hop: This 30 minute class is the next step from Hip Hop 5-6.  This style is performed with upbeat music and high energy.  This beginning/intermediate level class teaches students how to coordinate strong movements with popular music.  If your child is interested in trying out dance for the first time and wants a less formal atmosphere, this is the class you’re looking for! No previous dance experience needed. Hip Hop 7-8 will perform one dance at Motivate’s recital.

Lyrical: This class introduces lyrical technique to 1st-3rd graders.  Lyrical combines ballet technique with popular music.  Lyrical is often described as a style that is performed to the lyrics of the music and has a soft, flowy quality.  This class is a great way to learn how to express emotions through dance.  No previous dance experience is needed, however it is recommended to also take Combo 1 so students can further their understanding of the techniques used in this style.  Lyrical 7-8 will perform one dance at Motivate’s recital.

Tap: This 30 minute class is the next step from tap taken in 5-6 Combo.  Tap teaches students musicality and rhythm by learning to create a sequence of sounds with their own feet.  No previous dance experience is needed, however we recommend that this class is taken along with other classes to enhance students’ musicality skills in all dance styles. Tap 7-8 will perform one dance at Motivate’s recital.

Acro: Acro 7-8 is the next step from Acro 5-6. Acro combines techniques used in both dance and acrobatics.  Flexibility, contortion, balance, and tumbling skills are all incorporated into the structure of this dance class. Acro 7-8 will perform one routine in Motivate's recital.

Ages 9-11

(Options for both Beginner and Advanced Dancers)

Combo: This is a 75 minute beginning-intermediate ballet and jazz class for 9-11 year old.  This class continues and extends ballet terminology and introduces jazz technique.  Students who take this class will learn two contrasting styles to become a more versatile dancer.  Ballet enforces classical etiquette and grace while jazz involves sharp movements danced to popular music. No previous dance experience is needed.  9-11 Combo will perform a ballet dance and a jazz dance at Motivate’s recital.

Hip Hop: This 30 minute class is the next step from Hip Hop 7-8.  This style is performed with upbeat music and high energy.  This beginning/intermediate level class teaches students how to coordinate strong movements with popular music.  If your child is interested in trying out dance for the first time and wants a less formal atmosphere, this is the class you’re looking for! No previous dance experience needed. Hip Hop 9-11 will perform one dance at Motivate’s recital.

Lyrical: This 45 minute class continues lyrical technique for 9-11 year olds.  Lyrical combines ballet technique with popular music.  Lyrical is often described as a style that is performed to the lyrics of the music and has a soft, flowing quality.  This class focuses on combining ballet and jazz technique, movement quality, and expressing emotions.  No previous dance experience is needed, however it is recommended to also take Ballet and Jazz so students can further their understanding of the techniques used in this style.  Lyrical 9-11 will perform one dance at Motivate’s recital.

Choreography 7-11: This class is open to ages 7-11, and explores different methods and tools to create choreography. Dancers in this class must be enrolled in Ballet. Dancers will get to help choreograph and perform one routine for Motivate’s recital.

Musical Theatre 7-11: Fans of Broadway or Movie Musicals will love this class! Dancers will incorporate singing, acting, and dancing to show tune style music. No experience needed. Musical Theatre will perform one routine at Motivate’s recital.

Stretch and Conditioning 7-11: This is a class is designed to support and strengthen dancers so they can continue to improve their dancing in other styles. Dancers will focus on building stamina, control, and flexibility. This class will not perform a routine in Motivate’s recital.

Tap: This 30 minute class is the next step from Tap 7-8.  In this class, students will continue to learn musicality and rhythm by creating a sequence of sounds with their own feet, along with using facial expressions.  No previous dance experience is needed, however we recommend that this class is taken along with other classes to enhance students’ musicality skills in all dance styles. Tap 9-11 will perform one dance at Motivate’s recital.

Acro: Acro 9-11 is the next step from Acro 7-8. Acro combines techniques used in both dance and acrobatics.  Flexibility, contortion, balance, and tumbling skills are all incorporated into the structure of this dance class. Acro 9-11will perform one routine in Motivate's recital.

Hip Hop: This class is the next step from Hip Hop 7-8.  This style is performed with upbeat music and high energy.  This intermediate level class continues to teach students how to coordinate strong movements with popular music.  If your child is interested in trying out dance for the first time and wants a less formal atmosphere, this is the class you’re looking for! No previous dance experience needed, however this class will be taught at a faster pace. Hip Hop 9-11 will perform one dance at Motivate’s recital.

Ages 12-18

(Options for both Beginner and Advanced Dancers)

Ballet: This class continues ballet technique learned in a preceding Ballet level. This intermediate/advanced level class continues to teach students to focus on their body alignment, etiquette, vocabulary, turnout, musicality, and quality of movement.  No previous dance experience is required, however this class will move at a faster pace as it is assumed that dancers already know beginner level ballet terminology.  Ballet Choreography12-18 will each perform one dance at Motivate’s recital. Ballet Tech will not perform at recital.

Contemporary: This 45 minute class teaches contemporary technique. While Contemporary has similarities to lyrical, they also differ.  Contemporary uses elements from all different dance styles, and also incorporates improvisation.  While lyrical tends to link the lyrics of the song to the choreography, contemporary is often more rhythmic or interpretive.  No previous dance experience is needed, however it is recommended to also take other dance styles so students can further their understanding of the techniques used in this style.  Contemporary Choreo 12-18 will each perform one dance at Motivate’s recital. Contemporary Tech will not perform in the recital.

Jazz: This is a 45 minute class that teaches intermediate jazz technique for 12-18 year olds.  Jazz is a fast-paced dance style that is performed to popular music.  This class focuses on technique, coordinating sharp and strong movements, and using facial expressions.  No previous dance experience is needed, however it is recommended to also take Ballet 4 to increase technical ability.  Jazz Choreo 12-18 will each perform one dance at Motivate’s recital. Jazz Tech will not perform in the recital.

Hip Hop:  This 45 minute class is the next step from .  This style is performed with upbeat music and high energy.  This intermediate level class continues to teach students how to coordinate strong movements with popular music, while also introducing Hip Hop culture and facial expressions.  If your child is interested in trying out dance for the first time and wants a less formal atmosphere, this is the class you’re looking for! No previous dance experience needed, however this class will be taught at a faster pace. Hip Hop 12-18 will perform one dance at Motivate’s recital.

Musical Theatre 12-18: Fans of Broadway or Movie Musicals will love this class! Dancers will incorporate singing, acting, and dancing to show tune style music. No experience needed. Musical Theatre will perform one routine at Motivate’s recital.

Choreography 12-18: This class is open to ages 12-18, and explores different methods and tools to create choreography. Dancers in this class must be enrolled in Ballet. Dancers will get to help choreograph and perform one routine for Motivate’s recital.

Stretch and Conditioning 12-18: This is a class is designed to support and strengthen dancers so they can continue to improve their dancing in other styles. Dancers will focus on building stamina, control, and flexibility. This class will not perform a routine in Motivate’s recital.

Pre-Pointe: This is a 45 minute class that continues ballet technique.  Dancers must receive permission from their ballet instructor before going “en Pointe”, but dancers that are interested in Pointe but are not quite ready can take the class in ballet shoes.  Pointe requires strength, proper knowledge of ballet terminology, and correct execution of ballet movement.  Dancers must take Ballet Technique to take this class. Pre-Pointe/Pointe will perform one dance at Motivate's recital.

Adult

(Ages 18+)