Elective Classes
Tap
Contemporary
Jazz
Tap dance teaches students to concentrate on rhythm, sound, and silence through a variety of musical selections, introduced early in the PreBallet & Tap syllabus. Basic instruction covers steps, hops, and brushes, gradually advancing to techniques such as slaps, shuffles, cramp rolls, pullbacks, and wings. Alongside Acro classes, Contempo
Tap dance teaches students to concentrate on rhythm, sound, and silence through a variety of musical selections, introduced early in the PreBallet & Tap syllabus. Basic instruction covers steps, hops, and brushes, gradually advancing to techniques such as slaps, shuffles, cramp rolls, pullbacks, and wings. Alongside Acro classes, Contemporary dance, and Jazz dance, students in Tap dance are invited to showcase their skills in the Spring Production. Additionally, incorporating Pilates for dancers can enhance their overall performance in these classes.
Jazz
Contemporary
Jazz
Jazz dance improvises on basic, defined technical movements, making it a fascinating element of contemporary dance. This popular dance form is taught through a traditional approach that includes instruction in fundamental jazz positions, exercises, foundation steps, turns, jumps, and isolations, all while incorporating rhythm through popu
Jazz dance improvises on basic, defined technical movements, making it a fascinating element of contemporary dance. This popular dance form is taught through a traditional approach that includes instruction in fundamental jazz positions, exercises, foundation steps, turns, jumps, and isolations, all while incorporating rhythm through popular and cultural music. After establishing the basic technique, students are introduced to various styles such as musical theatre, tap and jazz. Additionally, students can enhance their skills with acro classes and Pilates for dancers to improve their overall performance. Those enrolled in this dance form are invited to showcase their talents in the Spring Production, which may also feature tap dance performances.
Contemporary
Contemporary
Contemporary
Contemporary dance offers a fusion of techniques from various dance styles such as ballet, modern, jazz dance, and lyrical, often incorporating elements of improvisation and floorwork. This style emphasizes self-expression, storytelling, and the connection between mind and body, much like the expressive movements found in acro classes. Ad
Contemporary dance offers a fusion of techniques from various dance styles such as ballet, modern, jazz dance, and lyrical, often incorporating elements of improvisation and floorwork. This style emphasizes self-expression, storytelling, and the connection between mind and body, much like the expressive movements found in acro classes. Additionally, many dancers also benefit from incorporating Pilates for dancers to enhance their strength and flexibility, while tap dance contributes its unique rhythmic flair to the overall dance experience.
Acro
Flexibility and Conditioning
Contemporary
Our Acro classes are led by Acrobatic Arts-certified instructors who are trained to teach AcroDance safely. In addition to Acro, our curriculum explores elements of contemporary dance, jazz dance, and tap dance, as well as the benefits of Pilates for dancers, covering anatomy, technique, progressions, and more!
Flexibility and Conditioning
Flexibility and Conditioning
Flexibility and Conditioning
Our conditioning classes are specifically designed to support dancers in building the strength, flexibility, balance, and endurance needed for peak performance in various styles, including contemporary dance, jazz dance, tap dance, and acro classes. These classes focus on core stability, muscular control, alignment, injury prevention, and
Our conditioning classes are specifically designed to support dancers in building the strength, flexibility, balance, and endurance needed for peak performance in various styles, including contemporary dance, jazz dance, tap dance, and acro classes. These classes focus on core stability, muscular control, alignment, injury prevention, and overall body awareness—key components for executing movements with precision and power. Incorporating elements of Pilates for dancers enhances their conditioning. Enrollment in a conditioning class is strongly recommended for all dancers in the Pre-Professional Program.
Pilates
Flexibility and Conditioning
Flexibility and Conditioning
Our Pilates classes offer a full-body workout tailored to enhance core strength, flexibility, posture, and overall body awareness, making it an excellent foundation for both contemporary dance and jazz dance enthusiasts. Whether you're new to Pilates for dancers or have prior experience, each class emphasizes controlled movements and mind
Our Pilates classes offer a full-body workout tailored to enhance core strength, flexibility, posture, and overall body awareness, making it an excellent foundation for both contemporary dance and jazz dance enthusiasts. Whether you're new to Pilates for dancers or have prior experience, each class emphasizes controlled movements and mindful breathing to help build lean muscle, alleviate tension, and improve balance. Using mats and props, you'll be guided through exercises that promote joint health and functional movement, providing a perfect complement not just to ballet, but also to acro classes and tap dance.
Elective Dance Classes
Ballet Chesapeake is committed to ensuring that all students have uniform options that honor their unique selves, enabling them to feel confident and comfortable while dancing. Students are encouraged to select the options below that best align with their gender identity.
Skirts and warm-ups may be worn at the discretion of the instructor for Ballet levels 3 and up. Ballet warmup attire is limited to ballet sweaters, shrugs, and leg warmers. No sweats or baggy clothing. No T-shirts.
Long hair must be secured in a bun at ALL times. Dancers may have natural hairstyles such as twists, braids, and cornrows styled into a ballet bun. If hair is short, a headband or hairspray/gel will be necessary to hold the hair back away from the face and neck. For safety, no hair beads or jewelry beyond stud earrings are allowed in ballet classes.
Click HERE for a tutorial on creating a proper ballet bun.
Tights and slippers color should match the dancer's skin tone; fair-skinned dancers should wear pink tights and slippers.
**Adult Ballet**
Any color leotard, pink or flesh-tone convertible tights, and pink or flesh-tone ballet slippers. If additional bra support is needed, undergarments should not be visible.
OR
Tight-fitted T-shirt (no writing or logos), black pants or shorts, and black ballet shoes. Ages 10 and up should wear a black or tan dance belt for athletic support when wearing fitted tights, shorts, or pants.
**Tap Dance**
Any solid-colored leotard, solid tights/leggings/jazz pants, and black patent-tie tap shoes (for ages 4-7) or black oxford tap shoes (for ages 8 and up).
OR
Tight-fitted T-shirt (no writing or logos), black pants or shorts, and black tap shoes. Ages 10 and up should wear a black or tan dance belt for athletic support when wearing fitted tights, shorts, or pants.
**Jazz Dance**
Any solid color leotard or tight-fitting shirt. No bare midriffs. Solid tights/leggings/jazz pants with black jazz shoes or dance sneakers.
OR
Tight-fitted T-shirt (no writing or logos) and black pants or shorts with black jazz shoes or sneakers. Ages 10 and up should wear a black or tan dance belt for athletic support when wearing fitted tights, shorts, or pants.
**Contemporary Dance and Acro Classes**
Any solid color leotard with solid tights/leggings/biker shorts. Bare feet.
OR
Tight-fitting T-shirt (no writing or logos) with black pants or shorts, also barefoot. When wearing fitted tights, shorts, or pants, children aged 10 and up should wear a black or tan dance belt for appropriate athletic support.
**Conditioning and Pilates for Dancers**
Fitted leggings or tights and a snug top or leotard to avoid anything baggy that could impede movement. No bare midriffs. Bare feet.
