Learn. Develop. Inspire.
Whether your dancer is just beginning their dance journey, or they are refining their skills after years of dancing, we at LDI promise they will learn something new, develop amazing dance skills, and get inspired in new ways with each new season! At LDI you will find we are more than just a dance studio and we welcome you to join our dance family this season!
We welcome new dancers to try every and all styles the first week! We always encourage trying new things and we do allow schedule changes through December. However, we do prefer and recommend students begin their chosen dance subject(s) closer to the beginning of the dance season to maximize their time for technique, as teachers will begin choreography for recital routines in January.
NEW STUDENTS
OUR CLASSES
Classes will focus on technique, terminology, classroom etiquette, flexibility/strength, and learning to work with their classmates in the first 4 months. The focus is then shifted in January to apply what they learned in the fall to memorizing choreography, developing musicality, working through formations, and building confidence in performance skills. Each class will prepare your dancer to perform in our big year-end recital in June! Classes will always be set in a disciplined yet fun environment with positive, nurturing instruction where our staff will guide each individual dancer to their fullest potential!
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OPEN/EXTRA CLASSES FOR ALL AGES:
DANCERS AGES 1-7
DANCERS AGES 8-18
MUSICAL THEATER
ACRO/TUMBLING
This class emphasizes connecting with the audience and facial expressions, while learning dance routines typically seen on a Broadway stage! Great for students interested in auditioning for their school's musical as they will advance their dancing, acting, and performance skills!
Acrobatics teaches flexibility, balance, strength, muscle control, discipline & concentration. Our teachers will progress each student safely & at their own individual pace.
Acro - Beginners will focus on fundamental technique for handstands, head stands, cartwheels, bridges, rolls, & more!
Acro/Tumbling - Intermediate/Advanced students will focus more on stamina & muscle strength for tricks like walk-overs, aerials, back handsprings, back tucks, & more!
We welcome boys to try out any one of our classes/styles in their age group! However, we also offer "boys only" classes where boys can feel more comfortable and excited to experience the fun of dance together! We are happy to offer a class in any style if we get enough interest!
BOYS ONLY
A fun developmental class for children along with parent/guardian participation! Caregivers can be parents, grandparents, nanny's, or any family member age 16+. This class offers an environment for children to developmentally grow, both individually and socially in a dance class setting. This class is a pre-introduction to dance and is a great class to help transition your children into a dance class on their own!
"MOVE WITH ME!"
AGES 1-2
AGES 2-3
PRE-BALLET
This 30 minute class consists of a fun introduction to ballet and creative movement. Students will learn how to take class on their own while developing rhythm, coordination, listening, memory, imagination and social skills in a friendly encouraging environment! Dancers will perform a ballet routine in the year-end recital and are sure to steal the show!
AGES 2-3
AGES 3-4
PRESCHOOL 1 PROGRAM
This hour long program consists of a 30 minute ballet class and 30 minutes of a fun introduction to basic stretching, acro, and creative movement! Students will develop rhythm, coordination, listening, memory, imagination and social skills in a friendly encouraging environment! Dancers will perform a ballet routine in the year-end recital!
AGES 4-5
PRESCHOOL 2 PROGRAM
This 75 minute program includes a 30 min ballet, 30 min tap, & 15 min intro to jazz. Students will continue to develop the skills they learned in Preschool 1 with a focus on more advanced terminology, coordination & performance skills all while having fun! Dancers will perform a ballet and a tap routine in the recital. Dancers should have previous experience in dance or be at least 4.5 years of age to participate in this program.
Tiny Tots will develop their ability to count music, transfer weight, and learn traveling steps in more complex patterns! Dancers may choose classes in this series, though we recommend them all to give your dancer a well-rounded dance education! Ballet, Tap, & Jazz are 30 min & each have a recital routine. We offer a 15 min intro to Hip-Hop as well as a 30 min Hip-Hop option for those interested in a recital routine!
AGES 5-7
TINY TOTS SERIES
Mini dancers will love the focus we put on each style in this series! All classes are 30 minutes to ensure dancers are learning the important fundamentals, terminology, and performance skills for each individual style. Dancers may choose from Ballet, Tap, Jazz, & Hip-Hop. Each class will perform a recital routine! We also offer Musical Theater to our Minis for those who love to act & lip sync as well!
AGES 6-8
MINIS SERIES
AGES 8-10
PETITE SERIES
Petites will really begin to hone their technique of each individual style focusing more on proper placement, alignment, and control. Core classes are structured for 30 minutes where children can progress in confidence, artistry, and technical skill in all styles.
Dancers may choose from Ballet, Tap, Jazz,
Musical Theater, & Lyrical.
Pre-teens will really start to find their passion for dance in this series! Some classes become longer to allow for more artistic expression and technical excellence. Teachers will help students grow as performers and continue to focus on proper alignment, control, technique, and the joy in movement! Dancers may choose from Ballet, Tap, Jazz, Musical Theater, Lyrical, Contemporary/Modern & Pre-Pointe!
AGES 10-13
JUNIOR SERIES
Teens will grow into beautiful, strong dancers showcasing their skills and love for dance. Classes offer a deeper look into the specifics of each dance form with detailed skills, choreography & history needed to excel in each form. Students will focus on taking their fundamental knowledge of dance & developing their artistic skills.
Classes include Ballet, Tap, Jazz, Lyrical, Contemporary/Modern, & Pointe!
AGES 13-18
TEEN SERIES
Pre-Pointe will focus on turn-out, alignment, balance, and core/foot/calf/ankle strength. The instructor will advise parents when a student has the necessary strength and maturity to go get pointe shoes. Students will then work en pointe at the barre slowly building their strength/confidence until they are strong enough to work in the center without the aid of the barre.
AGES 8-18
POINTE & PRE-POINTE
Dance conditioning will help dancers of all levels improve their strength, flexibility, and endurance. Through a combination of exercises dancers will develop the physical skills necessary to excel in any dance style! Once a month dancers will challenge their ability to pick up choreography with a combo class - a different stye will be offered each month!
AGES 8-18
