CYNTHIA’S SCHOOL OF DANCE

Dance Class

Dance Class options offering different kinds of dance moves including tap, ballet and jazz. Our tot classes include tumbling and lots of fun! We also offer more advanced dance classes for students that enjoy a more difficult routine.

Tiny Tot Class Ages 2-3

This class consists of tap, ballet, tumbling and lots of fun! The children learn the beginning dance and tumbling steps. The class uses props and active imaginations to create memorable times.  This class is offered at 30 min. or 45 min.

Pre-School Class Ages 3-4

This 60 minute class consists of 20 minutes each of tap, ballet, tumbling and lots of fun! The children learn the beginning dance and tumbling steps. The class uses props and active imaginations to create memorable times. It builds on the skills learned in Tiny Tots.

Level 1 Ages 4-5

This 60-minute class consists of tap and ballet. The children learn the ballet positions and barre work while using French terminology. In tap they learn basic patterns and rhythms to set their feet a tappin’.

Level 2 Ages 5-7

This 60-minute class consists of 30 minutes each of tap and ballet. It builds on the skills learned in previous classes and develops a more experienced dancer.

Level 3 Ages 8 – 10 (average ages)

This 90 minute class consists of 30 minutes of ballet, 30 minutes of jazz and 30 minutes of tap. This class is for the dancer with several years of experience who enjoys dancing and working hard refining his/her technique in dance.

Level 4 Ages 10-12 (average ages)

This 120 minute class consists of 45 minutes of ballet, 45 jazz minutes of jazz and 30 minutes of tap.  These classes are for serious students who have been studying dance for several years.

Level 5 Ages 13 + (average ages)

This 210 minute class consists of 75 minutes of ballet, 60 minutes of jazz and 60 minutes of tap, and 15 minutes of hip hop choreography.  These classes are for serious students who have been studying dance for several years.

Contemporary

An expressive form of dance that combines the controlled leg work of ballet as well as movements from jazz, and lyrical. Contemporary dancers work to connect their mind with the music and their body. One of the most important aspects of contemporary dance is the element of improvisation. Contemporary dancing includes movements with changes in rhythm, speed and direction. It can also include floor work.

Hip-Hop Ages 5 & up

This class is for the dancer who wants to have fun and learn the street dance moves of hip hop dancing. There are different classes for different age groups.

Musical Theater Ages 5 & up

This class combines songs, spoken dialogue, acting and dance. There are different classes for different age levels.

Dance Classes Lesson
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What will my dancer need for class?

  • Girls: Leotard and Tights – Any color or style is acceptable.  No Jeans or street clothes.  Long hair should be pulled back.
  • Boys: T-shirt and shorts or sweat pants

Shoes

Tiny Tot & Pre-School Students
Girls: Pink Leather Ballet Shoes with no strings
Boys: Black Ballet Shoes
Girls & Boys: Black Tap Shoes

Level 1, Level 2, Level 3, Level 4 & Level 5 Students
Girls: Pink Leather Ballet Shoes
Boys: Black Ballet Shoes
Girls & Boys: Black Tap Shoes & Black Jazz Shoes

Hip Hop: Comfortable clothes and tennis shoes without treds (no running shoes)

Musical Theater: Comfortable clothes, jazz shoes or tennis shoes without treds

Tuition

Contact the studio for current tuition rates.
Phone: 412-367-3330
Email: [email protected]

Sign up for a 2nd Dance Class and receive a 50% discount!

Ask about our Family Discounts and Pay for the Full Year Discounts!

Participation in Dance has helped students improve their:

  • Self-Confidence
  • Psychological and Physical Well-Being.
  • Stress Reduction.
  • Creative Thinking.
  • Flexibility and Coordination.
  • Spatial Awareness.
For Questions Call 412-367-3330
[email protected]

Cynthia’s School of Dance & Music was voted the best place to take your children for an education in the arts in the Pittsburgh Area.