Class Descriptions

BALLET
Ballet is the base technique for all forms of dance. At The Hiland Theater, ballet students learn proper class etiquette and technique. Ballet classes include stretching, positions, barre work, center work, across the floor, and the reverence at the end of the class. At each level, dancers develop basic technique which will be a solid foundation for the continued study of dance. As students advance, teachers use more complex rhythms to develop dancers’ sense of musicality and timing.

Currently offered for the following levels: Beginner, Experienced Beginner, Intermediate, and Advanced
 

TAP
Tap classes at The Hiland Theater introduce students to the basic building blocks of tap steps, the foundations of rhythm, tap components, and variations upon them. Advanced classes include rhythm changes from a “straight” feel to a “swing” feel, toe and heel drops, syncopation, and adjusted tempos.

Currently offered for the following levels: Beginner, Experienced Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced, and Adult
 

JAZZ
Jazz classes focus on developing The Hiland Theater students’ ability to count rhythmically and memorize patterns. Classes include a full body warm up, isolations, and traveling across the floor. Advanced students develop an understanding of choreography as more than simply executing steps in the proper sequence.

Currently offered for the following levels: Beginner, Experienced Beginner, Intermediate, and Advanced
 

VOICE
Where children find their voice! This class introduces the language, style, and technique essential to a vocal training program. Students learn to sight read and complete diction exercises. More advanced students improve vocal skills through warm-ups, ear training, and learn about voice care.

Currently offered for the following levels: Beginner and Experienced Beginner
 

MODERN
At The Hiland Theater, modern students explore organic and creative movement while developing mobility and kinesthetic awareness. Students establish a clear connection between alignment and strength and how it translates to efficiency of moving through space. Advanced students build trust and problem solving skills through structured improvisations and collaborative choreography.

Currently offered for the following levels: Intermediate and Advanced