Ballet I
Grades 7-8 (#IFT0112)
Grades 9-12 (#IFT0115)
No audition required.
Develop skills in basic ballet fundamentals with emphasis on technique, theory, and terminology. Concentrate on body alignment, basic positions, and floor patterns in the classical style.

Jazz Dance III
Grades 7-12 (#IFT0561)
Audition required.
A challenging advanced-level course focusing on leaps, turns, progressions, and combinations. Choreography styles include Traditional, Blues, Funk, Lyrical, and Hip Hop.

Ballet II/Ballet III
Grades 7-12
Intermediate Level (#IFT0151)
Advanced Level (#IFT0161)
Audition required for both levels.
Master intermediate- or advanced-level techniques. Broaden movement vocabulary including pirouettes, and petit and grand allegros. Work on combinations and variations from professional ballets. Pointe work may be included.

Modern Dance I
Grades 7-8 (#IFT0612)
Grades 9-12 (#IFT0615)
No audition required.
Modern dance uses the whole body as a tool for expression. Explore creative and interpretive movement fundamentals and improvisation techniques. This class is excellent for building strength, flexibility, balance, and technique.

Dance Explosion!
Grades 7-12 (#IFT0211)
No audition required.
Experience Hip Hop and Ballroom (Latin and Swing, line and formal dances). Learn the latest dance moves and develop your abilities in freestyle and partnering.

Modern Dance-Advanced
Grades 7-12 (#IFT0651)
Audition required.
Express yourself with a more intense approach to movement quality. Explore creative, interpretive choreography.

Dance Sampler
Grades 7-8 (#IFT0312)
Grades 9-12 (#IFT0315)
No audition required.
The “Basic Training” of dance. The four main forms of dance are explored emphasizing terminology and technique—Ballet, Modern, Jazz, and Tap. The perfect class for students involved in Musical Theatre and Show Choir, and for the student interested in taking a dance course for the first time.

T'ai Chi I
Grades 7-8 (#IFT0712)
Grades 9-12 (#IFT0715)
No audition required.
T'ai Chi is an ancient Chinese exercise system and martial art that can help reduce stress, control performance anxiety, and improve concentration, balance, flexibility, circulation, and coordination.

Fitness for the Performer
Grades 7-8 (#IFT0412)
Grades 9-12 (#IFT0415)
No audition required.
Improve fitness, coordination, strength, and flexibility with low- to high-impact aerobics, power walking, kick-boxing, free weights, Pilates, Yoga, and relaxation exercises. Instructor emphasizes correct technique, exercise safety, and improving the cardiovascular system.

T'ai Chi II
Grades 8-12 (#IFT0725)
Prerequisite: T'ai Chi I or equivalent.
No audition required.
T’ai Chi level II students will continue with learning the Yang style long form, push hands applications, and qigong practice (the art of energy work).

Jazz Dance I
Grades 7-8 (#IFT0512)
Grades 9-12 (#IFT0515)
No audition required.
Jump into jazz dance and develop basic fundamental movement concentrating on basic rhythmic steps, runs, turns, and combinations. Explore a variety of techniques including Traditional, Lyrical, and basic Hip Hop.

Tap I
Grades 7-8 (#IFT0812)
Grades 9-12 (#IFT0815)
No audition required.
Learn the basic fundamentals of Tap and make music with your feet. Explore basic sounds and rhythms with an emphasis on technical accuracy.

Jazz Dance II
Grades 7-12 (#IFT0551)
Audition required.
Jazz with more pizzazz! Explore Blues, Funk, Classical, and Hip Hop styles.

Tap II/Tap III
Grades 7-12
Intermediate Level (#IFT0851)
Advanced Level (#IFT0861)
Audition required for both levels.
Increase technical skill, rhythm, and level of difficulty with challenging footwork. Clarity and increased speed of rhythmic patterns are emphasized.