Season 17 Graded Technique
Enrollment for the 2022/2023 Season will open April 4th for Chara Members and April 25th for NEW families.
If you are 9 or older and coming to us with previous dance experience, please schedule a placement evaluation with our School Director, Ms. Meghan meghan@charadance.com, so that we can determine what classes best suit your abilities.
BALLET
BALLET I – PRE-PROFESSIONAL: Ballet Classes Level II and up are taught based on our school curriculum to fit the developmental, technical, and strength level required of this ballet level.
Ballet I – Must be 7 by Sept. 1st, Ballet II + are enrolled by Placement ONLY
Jazz
JAZZ I: Introduces young dancers to Jazz technique and combinations. Students must be 7 by Sept. 1st
JAZZ II+: Ballet Classes Level II and up are taught based on our school curriculum to fit the developmental, technical, and strength level required of this ballet level. By Placement ONLY
Contemporary/Modern
CONTEMPORARY I: A beautiful blend of Ballet and Jazz. Must be enrolled in Ballet I. Must be 7 by September Ist
CONTEMPORARY II+: For dancers in Ballet II or III. Must be enrolled in Ballet. By Level Placement ONLY.
MODERN: Dancers will explore multiple styles of expressive dance that combine elements from genres including modern, jazz, lyrical, and classical ballet. For dancers in Ballet IV, V, VI or Pre-Professional Ballet. Must be enrolled in Ballet. By Level Placement ONLY.
Tap
TAP I: Introduces young dancers to Tap technique and combinations. Student must be 7 by Sept. 1
TAP II+: By Placement ONLY
Hip Hop
Hip Hop I: Fun music and entertaining moves merge for this high energy class! Student must be 7 by Sept. 1
Hip Hop II+: By Placement ONLY
Tumbling I
Dive into a form of gymnastics performed without props or equipment, also referred to as floor gymnastics. Common moves performed in tumbling include somersaults, cartwheels, limbers, walkovers, etc.
Prerequisite: Students do not require any previous tumbling experience but must be 7 by September 1st.
Tumbling II
Tumbler must be able to do a right and left handed cartwheel, handstand, and front over unassisted.
Prerequisite: Students must be 7 by September 1st or have been evaluated by an instructor and placed in this advanced class.
Drill Team
Drill Team Prep: Must be in grades 6th – 12th
Advanced Drill Team Jazz: Must be on High School Drill Team
Adult Classes
Adult Classes: Students must be 18 or older to participate
Chara offers a wide variety of fitness classes with our Fitness Class Card that gives you the freedom to drop in on a number of classes we have to offer. Cards can be purchased by registering below or by visiting the front desk. Your class card allows you to attend any fitness class as you are available without any monthly fees or obligation. Did we mention FREE childcare?!