Combination Classes (ages 3-6)

Ballet/Tumbling Combination (age 3- 4) – Children will learn basic ballet and explore creative movement during the first half of the 50-minute class period.  The second half of class will explore basic tumbling skills and develop gross motor coordination. 

Ballet/Tap Combination (age 3-4 and 4-5) – Children will learn basic ballet and explore creative movement during the first half of the 50-minute class period.  The second half of class will explore beginning tap skills in fun and creative ways.

Tap/Tumbling Combination for Boys (3-4 year olds and 4-6 year olds) – This class is made just for the attention span and energy level of little boys.  The first half of the class covers tap skills and creative movement.  The second half of class covers tumbling skills and gross motor skill development.

Jazz/Tap Combination – Children use the All Gilbert tap syllabus to learn beginning tap in the first half of this 50-minute class.  The second half of class explores basic jazz technique, beginning hip hop and creative movement.

Ballet (ages 4+)
Cecchetti and Royal Academy of Dance syllabi are taught in a disciplined and nurturing environment, to instill correct technique and encourage creativity.  Starting in level Primary 4, students are encouraged to add Pre-pointe to their classes, in addition to their technique class.  Pointe work is only begun with instructor permission, 2 years of pre-pointe experience, and after the age of 12. 

Kinderballet (age 4-5) – An engaging exploration of ballet and creative movement, designed to nurture creativity and enthusiasm for dance.  The class focuses on stretching, musicality, basic ballet principles and transforming creativity into choreography.

Primary Levels 1-4 (ages 5 ½ - 10) - Students are grouped according to age and ability.  The primary levels lay the foundation for correct technique, musicality, and a love for dance.

Grade Levels 1-5 (ages 9+) – Students age 9+ follow a progression of learning proper ballet technique and are advanced by instructor permission. 

Pre-Pointe (age 9+) – Students who dream of dancing in pointe shoes someday must take a minimum of two years in pre-pointe.  This class focuses on furthering their technique and building the musculature necessary for pointe work. 

Pointe (age 12+) – Students are recommended for pointe work at their instructor’s discretion. 

Tap (age 5+)
A syncopated movement dance form that is fun for all ages.  Avalon uses the Al Gilbert syllabus.

Jazz/Hip Hop (age 6+)
Al Gilbert Jazz technique is taught along with contemporary hip hop. 

Modern (age 10+)
 Modern dance is a dance form developed in the early 20th century. It is a theatrical form of dance, using free movement and focuses on expression of feelings. 

Tumbling (age 4+)
Students are grouped according to age and ability.  Basic and advanced tumbling skills are taught.  Advanced Levels 1 & 2 are only by instructor permission.