Dance Styles We Teach at Liberty Dance Center and What to Wear
*DO NOT LET YOUR CHILD WEAR THEIR DANCE SHOES OUTSIDE ON THE CONCRETE OR DIRT! IT WILL RUIN THE SHOES AND DIRTY THE DANCE STUDIO FLOOR!
preballet
ballet
ballet / tap combo
ballet / jazz combo
jazz/ tap combo
mommy or daddy & me
musical theatre
hip hop
contemporary
pom & drill prep
lyrical
pointe
PRE BALLET
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BALLET
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We offer ballet classes starting at age 2 all the way up to adults. Ballet is the foundation of all dance. Ballet focuses on technique through barre exercises, combinations across the floor, and center work to gain strength. It also teaches the dancer to be patient, listen to instructions, and have self-control.
What to wear for Pre-Ballet and Ballet?
Girls: Plain leotard – no neon, sequin, etc., pink tights, pink ballet shoes, small skirts OK, hair in a bun or secured away from face.
Boys: Black pants and white t-shirt with black ballet shoes
*All ballet shoes must be authentic ballet shoes. NO HOUSE SLIPPERS ALLOWED. If your child is 10 years old or younger, ballet shoes need to be full-soled. If older, split sole is acceptable. All female ballet dancers need pink shoes. Male ballet dancers need black shoes.
BALLET/TAP
COMBO
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What is Ballet/Tap Combo?
This combo class focuses on beginning ballet technique for strength as well as rhythm and musicality through tap.
What to wear to Ballet/Tap?
Girls: Plain leotard – no neon, sequin, etc., pink tights, pink ballet shoes and tan tap shoes, small skirts OK, hair secured away from the face.
Boys: Black pants and a black T-shirt with black ballet shoes and black tap shoes.
*Slip-on tap and jazz shoes are the best and easiest
BALLET/JAZZ
COMBO
BALLET/JAZZ
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What is Ballet/Jazz Combo?
This class is designed for ages 5-9. Of course dancers learn ballet technique, but ends the class with high energy jazz technique, across the floor combinations and/or learning choreography
What to wear to Ballet/Jazz?
Girls: black, light pink, light purple plain leotard, pink tights, pink ballet shoes and tan jazz shoes, small skirts OK, hair secured away from the face.
Boys: Black pants and white T-shirt with black ballet shoes and tan jazz shoes
*Slip-on tap and jazz shoes are the best and easiest
JAZZ/TAP
COMBO
JAZZ/TAP COMBO
What is Jazz/Tap Combo?
This class is designed for ages 5-9. Dancers learn upbeat jazz steps choreography and rhythm through tap dance.
What to wear to Jazz/Tap?
Girls: black, light pink, light purple plain leotard, pink tights, pink ballet shoes and tan jazz shoes, small skirts OK, hair secured away from the face.
Boys: Black pants and white T-shirt with black ballet shoes and tan jazz shoes
*Slip-on tap and jazz shoes are the best and easiest
MOMMY/DADDY
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MOMMY/DADDY & ME
This class is for ages 2-4. This class is very popular as it is a chance to connect with your child in a different way by participating in the class with them as they learn motor skills, coordination, balance and very basic ballet. This class is a blast!
What to wear to Mommy/Daddy & me?
Girls: Plain leotard – no neon, sequin, etc., pink tights, pink ballet shoes, small skirts OK, hair in a bun or secured away from face.
Boys: Black pants and white t-shirt with black ballet shoes
*All ballet shoes must be authentic ballet shoes. NO HOUSE SLIPPERS ALLOWED. Ballet shoes need to be full-soled. If older, split sole is acceptable. All female ballet dancers need pink shoes. Male ballet dancers need black shoes.
Parents: wear comfortable clothes and ballet shoes or bare feet.
MUSICAL THEATER
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MUSICAL THEATER *
What is Musical Theater?
This class is for ages 6+ and focuses on Broadway-style dance. Working on jazz basics and a strong focus on character.
What to wear to Musical Theatre?
Girls: Plain leotard – no neon, sequin, etc., pink or black tights, jazz pants, or boy shorts. Nude half-soled shoes, dance paws, or tan jazz shoes are required, hair secured away from the face.
Boys: Black jazz pants, white T-shirt, tan jazz shoes
*Slip-on tap and jazz shoes are the best and easiest
HIP HOP
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HIP HOP *
What is Hip Hop?
This class is for ages 5 and up. Hip Hop focuses on musicality, precision and choreography. All kids (and adults) love dancing hip hop!
What to wear to Hip Hop?
Girls: Tank top or t-shirt, jazz pants, sweatpants, or leggings. NO SHORTS! Clean sneakers that are for inside wear only or jazz shoes. Hair secured away from face.
Boys: sweatpants or long gym shorts, tank top/t-shirt, indoor, clean sneakers or jazz shoes.
CONTEMPORARY
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CONTEMPORARY *
What is Contemporary?
This class is for ages 6+. A blend of graceful ballet with jazz moves set to slower ballads. Class increases strength and flexibility as movement is slower and controlled. A solid training in ballet is needed.
What to wear to contemporary?
Any color leotard,any colorjazz pants/capris/booty shorts, tights, okay to ewwar form-fitted tank top over leotard, lylrical foot-undies or barefoot, hair secured away from face. No T-shirts orbaggy clothes.
Pom & Drill Prep
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Pom & Drill Prep *
What is Pom & Drill Prep?
Pom and Drill Prep is designed to train dancers in the energetic and synchronized movements commonly seen in pom and drill team performances. This class focuses on building precision, coordination, and teamwork, preparing dancers to excel in group routines often featured in sports events and entertainment shows. Whether aspiring to join a school team or simply seeking a high-energy dance experience, our Pom and Drill Prep class provides the perfect platform to enhance skills and foster a sense of camaraderie among dancers.
What to wear to Pom and Drill Prep?
Girls: black, light pink, light purple plain leotard, pink tights, pink ballet shoes and tan jazz shoes, small skirts OK, hair secured away from the face.
Boys: Black pants and white T-shirt with black ballet shoes and tan jazz shoes
*Slip-on tap and jazz shoes are the best and easiest
LYRICAL
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LYRICAL *
What is Lyrical?
This class is for ages 5 and up, teaches jazz technique, across the floor combinations, center work and learning choreography. Influenced by musical theater, contemporary and lyrical styles of dance.
What to wear to Lyrical?
Solid leotard – no neon, sequin, etc., tan or pink tights, dance footies, shorts optional, tan jazz shoes or barefoot or half shoes, boy shorts or skirts are ok, hair secured away from the face.
Pointe
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Pointe *
What is Pointe?
Pointe is an advanced technique in ballet where dancers dance on the tips of their toes using specialized pointe shoes. It requires significant strength, balance, and years of classical ballet training. Our dance studio offers Pointe classes for experienced ballet dancers looking to refine their skills and master the art of dancing en pointe.
What to wear to pointe?
Girls: Plain leotard – no neon, sequin, etc., pink tights, pink pointe ballet shoes, small skirts OK, hair in a bun or secured away from face.
Boys: Black pants and white t-shirt with black pointe ballet shoes
*All ballet shoes must be authentic ballet shoes. NO HOUSE SLIPPERS ALLOWED. If your child is 10 years old or younger, ballet shoes need to be full-soled. If older, split sole is acceptable. All female ballet dancers need pink shoes. Male ballet dancers need black shoes.