Combination Classes
Combo 1: Ballet/Tap
A fun-filled combo class will help your little dancer learn the basics of Ballet, a perfect foundation for all his/her future dance styles. The fun and rhythm of Tap is also introduced at this level. (Class length - 1 hour)
Preschool Combo 1: Age 4-5 ***MUST complete a year of a Preschool Program.
Kindergarten Combo 1: Age 5-6
NOTE: ALL Combo I students must be 5 years of age by September 1.*
*EXCEPTION: Any current FDO student over the age of 4.5 who has completed 2 years of our preschool ballet curriculum may be considered, upon teacher's discretion, to be advanced to a Preschool Combo 1 Program.
Combo 2: Ballet/Tap
Designed for students who have previously completed Combo 1. A continued study of primary level ballet work and tap dancing with the emphasis on more advanced steps and concepts. (Class length - 1 hour)
Kindergarten Combo 2: Age 5 ***MUST complete a year of Combo 1
1st grade Combo 2: Age 6-7
Combo 3: Tap/Jazz: Ages 6-8
This class is designed for the slightly older beginner or a continuation of the Ballet/Tap Combination program. Training continues with Ballet technique as well as stressing rhythm and the production of clear tap sounds. A basic introduction to the art of jazz dance styles is covered as well.
(Class Length 1 ½ hours) ***This class will perform 2 Recital Numbers
Combo 3: Jazz/Lyrical
This class is designed for the slightly older beginner or a continuation of the Ballet/Tap Combination program. This class continues with Tap training stressing rhythm and the production of clear tap sounds. A basic introduction to the art of jazz dance styles is covered as well.
(Class Length 1 ½ hours) ***This class will perform 2 Recital Numbers
Combo 3: Acro/Hip Hop
This class is designed for the slightly older beginner or a continuation of the Ballet/Tap Combination program. Training begins with a basic introduction to acrobatics backed up with current Hip Hop moves and tricks.
(Class Length 1 ½ hours)
Dress Code for All Combo Classes
Girls: Pink ballet slippers; black patent tap shoes; any color leotard and tight.*
Boys: Black ballet slippers; black tap shoes; sweatpants or dance pants; t-shirt
*ALL STUDENTS SHOULD HAVE THEIR HAIR PULLED BACK AND SECURED FROM FALLING IN THEIR FACES FOR ALL CLASSES!
Boys Combo: Creative Movement/Beginner Tap: Ages 4 ½ - 6
This class is designed for boys to develop their gross motor skills, movement creativity, physical development, and body and social awareness through the use of music, instruments, and props. Beginner Tap will also be introduced.
Dress Code
Comfortable active wear and athletic sneakers and black tap shoes