Classes

 The Massey School of Dance offers an excellent Pre-school program in Pre-Tap and Pre-Ballet. Little Dancers are taught rhythms, counting with music, sharing with other children and coordination skills. 

Attire: Purple leotard, tights, tap shoes, and ballet shoes

   Ballet is a great foundation for many dance styles.  It utilizes technique, grace, poise, focus, and discipline which will enhance dancers in all styles. Classes are offered beginning at the age of 5, in combination with Tap.  Young children are started with age-appropriate technique skills in addition to rhythmic and coordination development. Older dancers are offered 2 Ballet classes per week with emphasis on technique.  This class is strongly recommended for all of our dancers.

Attire:

Ages 5-10

Purple Leotard

Pink Tights

Pink Ballet Shoes

Ages 11-18

Black Leotard

Pink Tights

Pink Ballet Shoes

*Ballet Skirt- Optional

 Classes are based on the Al Gilbert graded Technique Course with rhythmic, street dance combinations added for older, more advanced dancers.  Students will learn correct terminology, steps, and musicality while improving their coordination.

Second semester, training is applied and transformed into routines for our spring production.

Attire:

Ages 5-10

Purple Leotard

Tights

Tan Tap Shoes (can be purchased through our Nimbly store)

Ages 11-18

Black Leotard

Tights

Black Tap Shoes (can be purchased through our Nimbly store)

Jazz classes are offered for students at the age of 6 to 7 years old, dependent on previous training. Jazz is a fast-paced, style focusing on flexibility, leaps, turns and moving across the floor.  Our jazz dancers are strongly encouraged to attend Ballet classes.

Attire:

Ages 6-10

Purple Leotard

Tights

Tan Slip-On Jazz Shoes (Can be purchased through our Nimbly store) (first year students may wear their ballet shoes)

Ages 11-18

Black Leotard

Tights

Tan Slip-On Jazz Shoes (Can be purchased through our Nimbly store)

*Optional: Black Dance Shorts

 For our more advanced Ballet students, we offer Pointe classes which must be taken in addition to the two Ballet classes per week. Dancers will be evaluated by our Ballet teachers, on an individual basis, and considered for Pointe Shoes when they are strong enough and physically and mentally ready for this big step.

Attire:

Black Leotard

Pink Tights

Pointe Shoes (Professionally fitted at a reputable dance store and approved by our Ballet staff)

   

*Ballet Skirt-Optional

A combination of Jazz, Ballet & Self-Expression - Students will use technique and their own artistry to grow and become creative dancers in class and in their choreography.  Ballet is strongly encouraged for this class. 

Attire:

Black Leotard

Tights

Half Sole Shoes (can be purchased through our Nimbly store)

*Optional: Black dance shorts

Clogging is a style of dance with fast footwork! This class is full of fun and energy and incorporates the traditional with the modern! Lots of fun for all! 

Attire:

Black Leotard

Tights

Black Clogging Shoes (Ask our office for purchasing options)

*Optional: Black dance shorts

Hip Hop is a fun class for boys and girls.  It uses the upbeat songs of today with a mixture of street and freestyle moves.  Its freestyle moves and dynamic music, make this a very popular class!

Attire:

Leotard

Tights

Black Dance Shorts, Leggings, or Sweatpants for Layering

Loose-Fitting Tops for Layering

This Class is full of energy! Filled with flips, somersaults, cartwheels, tucks, handstands, and handsprings! This class will also work on flexibility and strength! 

Attire:

Leotard

Tights

*Optional: Spandex Dance Shorts

This Class is for the dancer looking to strengthen their technique, stamina, endurance, and strength. This class meets once a week and focuses on technical skills such as leaps and turns, in addition to cardio, strength, and conditioning. This class is recommended for dancers aged 11+.

Attire:

Black Leotard

Tights

Tennis Shoes

Tan, Slip-On Jazz Shoes (Can be purchased through our Nimbly site)

*Optional: Spandex Dance Shorts

We have three competitive troupes, one clogging team, and our very own MSD Hip Hop Crew which range from age 5 - 18.  These are audition-based groups. The troupe is designed for dancers who want to take the next step in their dance training.  It is comprised of dedicated, serious and devoted dancers who attend extra classes during the year.  These members are also required to attend competitions, conventions, master classes, community events and volunteer in events that give back to our community.

Our Competition teams are chosen by audition process in the Spring.  Members are comprised of three to four levels and separated into age and skill level.  These dancers take summer classes as well,  to keep training and to begin numbers for competition.

This is a great opportunity to introduce your little one to the world of dance!  This class allows children and adults to begin interacting with others and to expose little ones to new friends! We learn mobility, coordination skills,motor and non-motor movements, sounds and rhythms! This is a great beginner class for children ages 18 months - 2 1/2 years old.

Attire:

Anything your little one can move freely in ie. leotard and tights, shorts and a t-shirt, etc