MINI & ME: BALLET & HIP HOPSCOTCH
Exploring Movement Together
Mini & Me is a joyful parent-and-child dance experience designed to introduce our youngest dancers to the magic of movement. Through music, imagination, Ballet-inspired movement, Hip Hopscotch activities, tumbling exploration, and creative play, children and caregivers discover movement together in a supportive and engaging environment.
Dancers develop coordination, balance, body awareness, rhythm, and social-emotional skills while building confidence through exploration and connection. Hip Hopscotch incorporates locomotor movement, gross motor development, body identification, and creative movement activities that encourage children to move, explore, and express themselves.
At Reach For The Barres, Mini & Me is about more than movement. It creates meaningful opportunities for children and caregivers to explore, connect, and build confidence together.
Because every dancer’s journey begins with feeling safe, supported, and celebrated.
Mini & Me Is Perfect For Children Who:
✔ Love music, movement, and exploration
✔ Enjoy participating alongside a caregiver
✔ Are developing confidence in new environments
✔ Thrive through imaginative play and discovery
✔ Are ready to begin their dance journey
TODDLER BALLET & TAP
Building Confidence Through Independence
Toddler Ballet & Tap is designed for young dancers who are ready to begin participating independently while continuing to develop confidence, coordination, rhythm, and classroom skills.
Through age-appropriate Ballet and Tap instruction, dancers explore movement, music, imagination, and creativity while building balance, body awareness, listening skills, and coordination. Students begin learning classroom routines, taking turns, following directions, and participating as part of a group in a supportive environment where growth is celebrated every step of the way.
At Reach For The Barres, Toddler Dance is about more than taking a class. It helps children build confidence, independence, and a joyful relationship with movement from the very beginning.
Through songs, movement activities, and creative exploration, dancers strengthen gross motor skills, social-emotional awareness, and the confidence that comes from trying something new.
Because some of the biggest milestones begin with learning, “I can do this myself.”
TODDLER BALLET & HIP HOPSCOTCH
Moving, Exploring, and Growing
Toddler Ballet & Hip Hopscotch introduces young dancers to the structure of Ballet alongside the creativity, movement exploration, and gross motor development found in Hip Hopscotch.
Through music, imagination, locomotor movement, tumbling exploration, and creative play, dancers build coordination, balance, body awareness, rhythm, and confidence while continuing to develop independence in the classroom.
At Reach For The Barres, Toddler Ballet & Hip Hopscotch is about more than movement. It helps children explore, create, and discover what their bodies can do while building confidence through joyful movement experiences.
Through age-appropriate activities, dancers strengthen gross motor skills, listening skills, spatial awareness, and social-emotional development while developing a lifelong love of movement.
Because every new skill begins with curiosity and the courage to try.
PRESCHOOL I BALLET & TAP
Learning Through Movement, Music, and Imagination
Preschool I Ballet & Tap introduces young dancers to the joy of dance through music, movement, rhythm, and imaginative exploration. In this nurturing environment, dancers begin developing classroom confidence while building coordination, balance, body awareness, and musicality through age-appropriate Ballet and Tap instruction.
Students are encouraged to explore, participate, and discover the excitement of learning alongside their peers. Through songs, movement activities, and creative play, dancers strengthen listening skills, memory, sequencing, and the ability to follow directions while developing confidence in a group setting.
At Reach For The Barres, Preschool I Ballet & Tap is about more than learning steps. It helps young dancers build confidence, coordination, and classroom readiness through joyful movement experiences.
This class creates a strong foundation for future learning while encouraging creativity, curiosity, and a lifelong love of dance.
Because every great dancer starts by learning to participate, explore, and believe in themselves.
PRESCHOOL I BALLET & HIP HOPSCOTCH
Exploring Creativity Through Movement
Preschool I Ballet & Hip Hopscotch introduces young dancers to the structure of Ballet alongside age-appropriate elements of Jazz, Hip Hop, creative movement, and introductory Acro concepts. Through music, imagination, movement games, and playful exploration, dancers discover new ways to move while building confidence and coordination.
Students develop balance, body awareness, rhythm, flexibility, and gross motor skills while strengthening listening skills, memory, sequencing, and classroom confidence. Each class encourages dancers to explore, participate, and express themselves in a supportive and engaging environment.
At Reach For The Barres, Ballet & Pop is about more than trying different styles. It helps dancers build confidence, creativity, and self-expression while discovering new ways to move.
Through joyful exploration and positive experiences, dancers learn that movement can be playful, expressive, and uniquely their own.
Because every dancer deserves the opportunity to explore, create, and shine.
PRESCHOOL II BALLET & TAP
Building Confidence Through Dance
Preschool II Ballet & Tap builds upon the foundations established in Preschool I while introducing greater independence, confidence, and dance-specific learning. Dancers continue developing coordination, balance, musicality, rhythm, and body awareness while expanding their Ballet and Tap vocabulary through engaging, age-appropriate instruction.
Students are encouraged to take ownership of their learning as they strengthen listening skills, memory, sequencing, and the ability to follow multi-step directions. Through imaginative activities, creative exploration, and introductory choreography, dancers begin connecting movement patterns and developing confidence in their abilities.
At Reach For The Barres, Preschool II Ballet & Tap is about more than learning dance. It helps dancers develop confidence, independence, and the foundational skills that prepare them for the next stage of their journey.
Through positive experiences and encouraging instruction, dancers learn that growth comes through practice, participation, and a willingness to keep trying. As confidence grows, so does their ability to take on new challenges and celebrate their accomplishments.
Because every confident dancer begins by discovering what they’re capable of achieving.
PRESCHOOL II BALLET & POP
Discovering New Possibilities
Preschool II Ballet & Pop builds upon the foundations established in Preschool I while introducing greater independence, confidence, and movement exploration. Dancers continue developing coordination, musicality, flexibility, body awareness, and foundational dance skills through a blend of Ballet, Jazz, Hip Hop, creative movement, and introductory Acro concepts.
Students strengthen memory, sequencing, listening skills, and creative problem-solving while learning longer combinations and developing confidence in their ability to learn and perform movement independently. Through engaging instruction and imaginative exploration, dancers begin discovering which styles and forms of movement resonate most with them.
At Reach For The Barres, Ballet & Pop is about more than learning different styles. It helps dancers develop confidence, creativity, and self-expression while discovering the many possibilities dance has to offer.
Through movement, music, and exploration, dancers learn that growth comes from curiosity, courage, and a willingness to try something new.
Because every dancer’s journey begins with discovering what inspires them.
PRE-PRIMARY BALLET & TAP
Discovering the Foundations of Dance
Pre-Primary Ballet & Tap introduces dancers to the structure, discipline, and joy of dance through a balanced combination of Ballet and Tap instruction. As dancers continue building confidence and independence, they develop coordination, musicality, rhythm, balance, flexibility, and foundational dance technique in a supportive and encouraging environment.
Students begin learning age-appropriate dance vocabulary, classroom expectations, and movement combinations while strengthening memory, focus, sequencing, and body awareness. Through engaging instruction and creative exploration, dancers gain confidence in their ability to learn, grow, and perform.
At Reach For The Barres, Ballet & Tap is about more than learning technique. It helps dancers build confidence, discipline, and strong foundations while discovering the joy of becoming a dancer.
Through positive experiences and meaningful opportunities for success, dancers learn that growth happens one step, one rhythm, and one accomplishment at a time.
Because strong foundations create endless possibilities for growth.
PRE-PRIMARY BALLET & POP
Building Confidence Through Creativity
Pre-Primary Ballet & Pop combines the structure and technique of Ballet with age-appropriate elements of Jazz, Hip Hop, creative movement, and introductory Acro concepts. This energetic and engaging class encourages dancers to explore a variety of movement styles while continuing to build strong foundational skills.
Students develop coordination, musicality, flexibility, balance, body awareness, and performance confidence while learning choreography, movement patterns, and creative expression. Through a blend of technique and exploration, dancers begin discovering the styles and forms of movement that inspire them most.
At Reach For The Barres, Ballet & Pop is about more than trying different styles. It helps dancers build confidence, creativity, and self-expression while discovering the many possibilities dance has to offer.
Through movement, music, and meaningful opportunities to perform, dancers learn to trust themselves, express their individuality, and celebrate their growth.
Because every dancer’s journey begins with discovering what makes them shine.
ACRO
Acro: Where Athleticism Meets Artistry
Acro blends jazz dance technique with age-appropriate acrobatic and tumbling skills in a fun, supportive environment. Dancers develop strength, flexibility, balance, coordination, and body awareness while learning how to safely incorporate acrobatic skills into dance choreography.
Perfect for dancers who love movement, challenges, and celebrating personal milestones, Acro combines the excitement of learning new skills with the creativity and artistry of dance.
At Reach For The Barres, Acro is about more than tricks. It teaches dancers to approach challenges with courage, perseverance, and confidence while discovering that growth happens one step, one skill, and one success at a time.
Through safe progressions, encouraging instruction, and meaningful opportunities for achievement, dancers learn to trust the process, celebrate progress, and discover what they are capable of accomplishing.
Because growth is not measured by how quickly a skill is mastered, but by the willingness to keep trying.
Acro Is Perfect For Dancers Who:
✔ Love to move, jump, roll, and tumble
✔ Enjoy learning new skills and challenges
✔ Thrive in energetic, upbeat classes
✔ Want to build confidence, strength, and flexibility
✔ Love celebrating personal milestones and accomplishments
BALLET
Ballet: The Foundation of Dance
Ballet is the cornerstone of dance training, providing dancers with the technique, strength, coordination, balance, flexibility, and artistry that support success across all styles of dance.
Rooted in centuries of tradition, Ballet emphasizes proper alignment, musicality, discipline, and grace while helping dancers develop body awareness and a strong technical foundation. Through age-appropriate instruction and thoughtful progression, dancers learn to move with confidence, control, and intention.
At Reach For The Barres, Ballet is about more than technique. It teaches dancers patience, discipline, artistry, and the value of building strong foundations that support growth for years to come.
Through consistent practice and encouraging instruction, dancers learn that meaningful progress happens one step at a time and that excellence is built through commitment, curiosity, and a willingness to keep learning.
Because strong foundations create endless possibilities for growth.
Ballet Is Perfect For Dancers Who:
✔ Love learning technique and refining details
✔ Enjoy structure, discipline, and goal setting
✔ Want to build strength, flexibility, and control
✔ Thrive when challenged to grow over time
✔ Dream of becoming versatile, confident dancers
HIP HOP
Hip Hop: Where Confidence Meets Individuality
Hip Hop is an energetic and expressive dance style that encourages dancers to move with confidence, creativity, and personality. Through rhythm-based movement, musicality, freestyle exploration, and age-appropriate choreography, dancers develop coordination, strength, performance skills, and self-expression in a positive and supportive environment.
Known for its versatility and creativity, Hip Hop allows dancers to explore movement in ways that feel authentic, dynamic, and uniquely their own. Students learn to connect movement with music while developing confidence, coordination, rhythm, and stage presence.
At Reach For The Barres, Hip Hop is about more than learning choreography. It encourages dancers to embrace their individuality, express themselves confidently, and discover the joy of moving in their own unique way.
Through supportive instruction and creative exploration, dancers learn that confidence comes from trusting themselves, taking risks, and showing up authentically.
Because some of the most memorable dancers are simply the ones who are comfortable being themselves.
Hip Hop Is Perfect For Dancers Who:
✔ Love energetic movement and upbeat music
✔ Enjoy expressing their personality through dance
✔ Thrive in creative and encouraging environments
✔ Want to build confidence and performance skills
✔ Love learning choreography and exploring new ways to move
LYRICAL
Lyrical: Where Movement Tells a Story
Lyrical blends the technical foundations of Ballet with the freedom and expression of Jazz to create a style that emphasizes musicality, artistry, and storytelling. Through expressive movement and emotional connection, dancers learn to communicate ideas, experiences, and emotions through dance.
Students develop strength, flexibility, balance, coordination, and fluid movement quality while exploring how music and movement work together to tell a story. Lyrical encourages dancers to move with intention, authenticity, and heart while building strong technical foundations.
At Reach For The Barres, Lyrical is about more than movement. It helps dancers connect emotion, artistry, and storytelling while discovering the power of expressing themselves through dance.
Through supportive instruction and meaningful artistic exploration, dancers learn that some of the most powerful moments on stage come from being fully present, connected, and confident in who they are.
Because dance is one of the many ways we tell our story.
Lyrical Is Perfect For Dancers Who:
✔ Love music and emotional expression
✔ Enjoy storytelling through movement
✔ Want to develop artistry and performance quality
✔ Thrive in creative and expressive environments
✔ Love connecting movement, music, and meaning
JAZZ
Jazz: Where Confidence Meets Creativity
Jazz is a dynamic and energetic dance style that combines strong technical foundations with musicality, performance quality, and self-expression. Through engaging choreography, dancers develop strength, flexibility, coordination, rhythm, and stage presence while learning to move with confidence and intention.
Known for its versatility and excitement, Jazz encourages dancers to explore their creativity, embrace challenges, and develop their own unique performance style. From leaps and turns to musical interpretation and performance quality, Jazz provides a well-rounded foundation that supports success across many styles of dance.
At Reach For The Barres, Jazz is about more than performance. It helps dancers build confidence, musicality, and self-expression while discovering the joy of sharing their unique personality through movement.
Through supportive instruction and meaningful opportunities for growth, dancers learn to trust themselves, take creative risks, and celebrate the progress that comes through consistent effort and practice.
Because confidence grows when dancers feel seen, supported, and encouraged to shine.
Jazz Is Perfect For Dancers Who:
✔ Love upbeat music and energetic movement
✔ Enjoy performing and expressing themselves
✔ Want to build confidence and stage presence
✔ Thrive in creative, engaging environments
✔ Love learning choreography and bringing movement to life
JAZZ PROGRESSIONS
Jazz Progressions: Building Skills, Strength, and Confidence
Jazz Progressions is a technique-focused training class designed for dancers who are eager to deepen their skills, strengthen their foundations, and continue growing beyond regular class instruction.
Through targeted exercises and skill development, dancers work on turns, leaps, jumps, flexibility, strength, balance, coordination, and technical execution. This non-performance class provides additional opportunities for dancers to refine technique, build confidence, and progress toward personal goals in a supportive and encouraging environment.
At Reach For The Barres, Jazz Progressions is about more than mastering skills. It helps dancers develop confidence, discipline, and the understanding that growth happens through consistent effort over time.
Through focused training and thoughtful progression, dancers learn that meaningful improvement is built through patience, perseverance, and a willingness to keep showing up.
Because every accomplishment begins with a commitment to growth.
Jazz Progressions Is Perfect For Dancers Who:
✔ Love learning and refining technical skills
✔ Want additional opportunities to improve turns, leaps, jumps, and flexibility
✔ Enjoy setting goals and tracking progress
✔ Thrive when challenged to continue growing
✔ Are looking for a non-performance class focused on technique and development
Class Focus May Include:
- Turns and Pirouettes
- Leaps and Jumps
- Flexibility and Mobility
- Strength and Conditioning
- Balance and Control
- Technical Execution
- Progressions and Skill Development
Please Note: Jazz Progressions is a technique-focused class and does not participate in recital performances. The purpose of this class is to provide dancers with additional opportunities to build strength, confidence, and technical skills that support success across all styles of dance.
PRE-POINTE
Preparing for the Next Step
Pre-Pointe is a specialized Ballet training class designed to help dancers develop the strength, alignment, technique, and body awareness necessary for future Pointe work. Through targeted exercises and age-appropriate conditioning, dancers build the physical foundations that support safe and successful progression into Pointe training.
Students focus on strengthening the feet, ankles, legs, core, and overall alignment while deepening their understanding of Ballet technique and proper movement mechanics. Class activities may include strengthening exercises, flexibility training, balance work, injury-prevention concepts, and introductory Pointe readiness exercises.
At Reach For The Barres, Pre-Pointe is about more than preparing for Pointe shoes. It teaches dancers the value of patience, preparation, and building strong foundations before taking on new challenges.
Through consistent training and thoughtful progression, dancers learn that meaningful achievements are built through dedication, discipline, and a commitment to growth.
Because every milestone begins with a strong foundation.
Eligibility
Pre-Pointe is available to dancers who:
✔ Have successfully completed Ballet L1B
✔ Are at least 9.5 years of age
✔ Are enrolled in a Ballet class during Season 12
Enrollment is by instructor recommendation and placement.
Please Note
Participation in Pre-Pointe does not guarantee advancement to Pointe. Dancers progress toward Pointe training at different rates based on strength, alignment, technique, maturity, and overall readiness.
Our goal is not simply to begin Pointe work, but to ensure dancers are prepared to do so safely and successfully.
POINTE
Strength, Discipline, and Artistry
Pointe is a specialized form of Ballet training that allows dancers to perform on the tips of their toes through the use of specially designed pointe shoes. Rooted in strong technical foundations, Pointe challenges dancers to combine strength, alignment, control, artistry, and precision at an advanced level.
Because Pointe places unique demands on a dancer’s body, readiness is determined through careful evaluation of strength, technique, alignment, maturity, and training consistency. At Reach For The Barres, dancer safety and long-term development always come first.
At Reach For The Barres, Pointe is about more than dancing on your toes. It represents the dedication, discipline, and strong foundations that allow dancers to pursue new challenges safely and confidently.
Through consistent training, thoughtful progression, and supportive instruction, dancers learn that meaningful achievements are built through patience, preparation, and perseverance.
Because the strongest dancers understand that every milestone begins with a strong foundation..
Eligibility
Pointe is available to dancers who demonstrate the strength, technique, alignment, maturity, and consistency necessary for safe Pointe training.
To be considered for Pointe, dancers must:
✔ Be at least 11 years of age
✔ Be enrolled in Ballet L2 or higher
✔ Be enrolled in a Ballet technique class during Season 12
✔ Be enrolled in any required supplemental training as determined by their instructors
✔ Receive instructor recommendation and approval
Please Note
Pointe readiness is not determined by age alone. Every dancer develops at a different pace, and we believe the safest and most successful Pointe journeys begin when a dancer is truly prepared for the demands of training en pointe.
While dancers must be at least 11 years old and enrolled in Ballet L2 or higher to be considered for Pointe, age and level alone do not guarantee readiness. Strength, alignment, technique, training consistency, and overall physical development are all carefully evaluated before a dancer is approved for Pointe work.
Pointe training is designed to complement, not replace, a dancer’s Ballet education. Continued enrollment in Ballet technique classes is required to support the strength, artistry, and technical development necessary for safe and successful Pointe training.
Our goal is not simply to begin Pointe work, but to ensure dancers are prepared to do so safely, successfully, and with confidence.
POM
Pom: Where Energy Meets Teamwork
Pom is a high-energy dance style that combines strong technical foundations, sharp movement, performance quality, and teamwork. Known for its precision, synchronization, and spirited energy, Pom encourages dancers to move with confidence while developing strength, coordination, musicality, and performance skills.
Through engaging choreography and dynamic movement, dancers learn how individual effort contributes to collective success. Students develop technical skills, performance quality, and attention to detail while building confidence and learning the value of working together.
At Reach For The Barres, Pom is about more than performance. It teaches dancers the power of teamwork, precision, and confidence while discovering what can be achieved when individuals work together toward a shared goal.
Through supportive instruction and meaningful challenges, dancers learn that their contributions matter and that some of the strongest performances happen when everyone is working together.
Because great teams help each other reach higher.
Pom Is Perfect For Dancers Who:
✔ Love energetic movement and upbeat music
✔ Enjoy working as part of a team
✔ Thrive in structured, high-energy environments
✔ Want to build confidence, coordination, and performance skills
✔ Love precision, synchronization, and spirited performance
TAP
Tap: Where Rhythm Comes to Life
Tap is an energetic and musical dance style that uses the feet as a percussion instrument, allowing dancers to create rhythms and sounds through movement. Through age-appropriate instruction and engaging exercises, dancers develop coordination, timing, musicality, balance, and listening skills while building a strong foundation in rhythm and movement.
Tap encourages dancers to think, listen, and move with intention as they learn how individual sounds come together to create something bigger. Students develop both technical skills and musical awareness while discovering the satisfaction that comes from steady practice and growth.
At Reach For The Barres, Tap is about more than making sounds. It teaches dancers rhythm, focus, perseverance, and the confidence that comes from turning practice into progress.
Through supportive instruction and meaningful challenges, dancers learn that improvement often happens one step, one rhythm, and one breakthrough at a time.
Because some of the most rewarding accomplishments are the ones we work hardest to achieve.
Tap Is Perfect For Dancers Who:
✔ Love music, rhythm, and movement
✔ Enjoy learning patterns and sequences
✔ Thrive when solving challenges and learning new skills
✔ Want to build coordination, timing, and musicality
✔ Love celebrating progress and personal accomplishments
