Pat Barton Dance Studio - Altoona, Iowa near Des Moines

3rd - 6th GRADE CLASSES

Placement: In order to better teach our dancers, we look closely at levels of dance and age when determining which class your child will be in.

Eight classes are availabe for 3rd - 6th Graders.

1 hour combination Ballet and Jazz Class
1 1/2 hour combination Ballet, Tap & Jazz
45 minute Tumbling Class
45 minute Pointe Class
1/2 hour Pre-Pointe Class
1/2 hour Hip Hop Class
75 minute Technique Class
45 minute Stretch and Conditioning Class

Ballet: The foundation for all styles of dance. Focuses on strength and grace and provides a well-rounded, technical dancer. All students, with the exception of boys hip-hop and tumbling-only, are required to take a ballet class.

Pre-Pointe/Pointe: Dancers must be in 4th grade with 4 years of ballet experience to take Pre-Pointe. You do not need Pointe shoes right away. Pre-Pointe students are required to wear ballet shoes. All Pre-Pointe and Pointe students are required to wear black leotards and pink tights to class. Pre-Pointe and Pointe students are required to take a Ballet class. First year Pre-Pointe students will not be in recital.

Jazz: Energetic and fun dance style that evolves from ballet. Uses fast and upbeat music while focusing on turns, leaps, and movement.

Tap: Want to make music with your feet? This is the class for you! Focuses on coordinated footwork and rhythm.

Girls Hip-Hop: A popular class for those who like to be loud and learn the moves that are popular today. Combines break-dancing with freestyle and street/urban dancing. Please note: Girls are required to take ballet with a hip hop class.

Boys Hip-Hop: A popular class for those who like to be loud and learn the moves that are popular today. Combines break-dancing with freestyle and street/urban dancing.

Tumbling: Provides acrobatic mat work and focuses on strength and flexibility. Please note: Classes are determined by skill level and not age.

Stretch and Conditioning: Works to develop the dancer’s flexibility and muscle tone.

Technique: This is a combination of Ballet and Jazz technique. This class is offered to intermediate and advanced students in 3rd through 12th grade. This class is for the serious dancer who wants to improve strength, technique, and performance. There is a mandatory dress code for this class; students must wear a black leotard, pink tights, and ballet/jazz shoes. No other shoes will be allowed in this class. For the jazz portion of this class, students may slip on bootie shorts or black jazz pants. No other types of shorts or pants will be allowed, no exceptions!

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