Our Classes
Is a curriculum that is based on a foundation of body awareness and placement, injury prevention and anatomically driven lessons, our studio is able to train every level of dancer that is willing to learn.
Ballet
These classes are designed to give students a detailed knowledge of classical ballet which includes technique, alignment, terminology, musicality, and artistic expression. Basic anatomy and kinesiology is also taught to develop their understanding of how their body moves. Here at URD we will primarily teach the Vaganova, Russian style, method of ballet.
Students are evaluated and placed in these levels by the Ballet Director.
Contemporary
This class explores the creative, artistic soul through a strong foundation in ballet and jazz technique. Emphasis will be on moving in and out of traditional techniques while picking up on new, subtle movement challenges. This style of dance is constantly changing and evolving with current trends in contemporary movement.
Due to the technical demands of this style, Students wishing to take this class must be enrolled in one ballet classes and a jazz class to be eligible.
Jazz
These classes focus on traditional jazz vocabulary and various styles of jazz including broadway jazz, lyrical jazz, and commercial jazz. The class focuses on developing strength, flexibility, correct alignment and coordination, which will draw heavily from ballet technique and alignment. Students will gain a sense of individuality and originality and will develop the ability to move quickly and think fast.The goal is to develop dancers who are expressive, dynamic, musical and passionate.
At URD students must train in 1 ballet class a week when enrolled in intermediate Jazz or higher.
Acrobatic Dance
These classes teach students fundamental acrobatic and gymnastics This class is strictly floor work and does not work with bars or beams. Class will focus on building core strength and flexibility while acquiring valuable skills that can be easily transferred to dance classes.
*Our beginner and intermediate levels will perform with mats, while our advanced level will not have mats on stage while they perform.*
Hip Hop
Hip Hop Dance is a style of movement characterized by bounces and rocks executed to Hip Hop music. It has deep historical and social roots in Black culture, having birth roots in the Bronx, NY in Black and Latino communities during 1970s. While frequently referred to as a singular dance style, Hip Hop dance is part of a whole culture of Hip Hop.
Stars Classes
These classes consist of our Rising Star and Shining Star classes. In these classes your tiny dancer will be invited to move and explore the space while being introduced to ballet terminology. We incorporate creative ways to recognize and cultivate flexibility, while engaging and strengthening muscles in a safe manner.
If our tiny dancers are not potty trained, they must have a parent nearby for assistance.
*Please try and make sure your dancer goes potty before class to decrease the amount of bathroom breaks during class.*
Masterclass
Seasonal master classes are provided to expand the curriculum and provide the students an opportunity to learn new styles from choreographers and professionals whose talents are highly sought after.