FUNdamentals Class Descriptions

Primary

Our primary program is for ages 18mnths-5 years old and consists of Dance with Me and Preschool I-III. They syllabus at Exhale is continuous and builds from one level to the next. Dancers in our primary program will leave preschool III with a strong understanding of the structure of a class, fine/large motor skills, and rhythm. They will gain the independence and skill sets necessary to join one our elementary programs.

Elementary and Pre-Teen

Our Elementary and pre-teen programs are for students in K-6th. Families can choose a genre or dance track that they feel best suits their growing dancer. Families may also choose to have their child take several classes and expose them to a plethora of dance forms.

  • Kinderdance: This class is for students in Kindergarten that wish to grow their jazz, tap and ballet skills to join TJB or EDYI as they progress.
  • Hip-Hop and Boys Dance 2: This class is for dancers that love to move and execute more athletic movements such as break dancing and tumbling. But, are not looking for foundational dance classes such as tap, jazz, ballet and lyrical.
  • Dance Drama: This class is for dancers that LOVE to act and sing. There will certainly be movement and dance in this class, but theater is the main focus
  • TJB I-III and TJL: Tap, Jazz, Ballet (grades 1 -3) and Tap, Jazz, Lyrical (Grades 3+) is for students that enjoy traditional dance genres and are looking to grow their foundational skills. This program will get them ready to audition for EDYI or stay in our TJL program as a Teen.
  • Youth Performance: This class is taken as an addition to one our TJB classes. It gives these students extra chances to perform throughout the season.

Teen Programs

Our teen program is for grades 7+. Our teen program is for beginners and students that have been dancing for years. It allows dancers to perfect and build upon current skills in a supportive, empowering, environment.

  • Hip-Hop: This program is for dancers that love to move and execute more athletic movements such as break dancing and tumbling. But, are not looking for foundational dance classes such as tap, jazz and ballet.
  • TJL: Tap, Jazz, Lyrical is for students that enjoy traditional dance genres and are looking to grow their foundational skills.