Class Descriptions

Creative Movement- 3-4 year olds

This introduction class provides an excellent foundation for dance by encouraging good listening habit and coordination skills for young dancers who want to express their independence without the assistance of mom and dad. Many props are used to enhance the learning experience. Our program is designed to gently introduce the young student to the discipline that will be required for the study of PreBallet as well as to provide fun activities for learning basic dance elements.

PreTap – 4-5 year olds

An introductory tap class focusing on rhythm and musicality using a graded tap syllabus for easy progression.

PreBallet – 5-7 year olds

This class exposes the student to a formal ballet class as well as establishes acceptable classroom behavior. Basic ballet skills, terminology, rhythm, and coordination are taught, practiced, and developed through creative movement and music in a supportive environment.

Ballet- 8-adult

This is the foundation of dance taught by teachers with over 100 years of teaching experience in Royal Academy of Dancing, Cecchetti and Vanganova syllabus influence. Ballet classes are carefully graded as each student learns the syllabus. Students are always placed in classes according to physical development, strength and self-discipline. Classes progress to Pointe work, variations and potential company member.

Ballet Forest Grove

Our nonprofit 501-C3 ballet company consists of 5 levels of dedicated intermediate to advanced dancers - Apprentice (ages 10-13), Aspirant (ages 13 +), Junior, Senior and Premier.

Tap- 6-adult

Using a graded syllabus of instruction at the barre and center, progressing from beginner to advanced. Designed to develop rhythm, style and sound with an emphasis on proper tap technique progressing to more complex and intricate combinations.

Lyrical Jazz- 7 year olds +

Emoting the lyrics of the music through dance with a jazz technique base. Developing the use of stretch and flexibility of the body, increasing coordination through music, rhythm and patterns.

Hip Hop Jazz- 6 year olds +

High energy class that develops strength, endurance, and rhythm with basic jazz technique and beginning Hip Hop movement. Dancers will learn to move to upbeat music while focusing on balance, coordination and learning to isolate parts of their body in a new way.

Irish- 6 year old +

Traditional Irish and Celtic dance. Please see info tab for class level description. Click here for Irish Class Descriptions

Acrobatics (Acro Dance) 6 year olds +

Acro Dance is a form of tumbling with balancing, strength and flexibility. Training teaches flexibility, muscle control, discipline and concentration. Using acrobatic moves is blended with steps and routines from the dance for a unique and modern approach to dance and acrobatics.

Musical Theater- 8 year olds +

Musical Theater class will focus on learning proper dance technique while exploring the various dance styles used in Broadway shows. Emphasis will also be placed on learning performance skills such as connecting with the audience and telling a story through dance and facial expressions.

Contemporary – 10 year olds +

One of the modern dance genres for dancers trained in ballet and/or jazz. It uses ballet technique with lyrical and contemporary styles through a variety of combinations and exercises. Dancers will learn movements that convey a message or tell a story, through music, and sounds.

Advanced Level Classes

Intro to Adv Hip Hop - Hip Hop Crew

Intro to Adv Contemporary - Adv Contemporary

Intro to Adv Lyrical Jazz

Adv Lyrical 1 and 2

Adv Jazz 1 and 2

Competition Team 1 and 2

By invite to the dancers who plan to pursue dance after high school or professionally. Dancers are required to take 2-3 company ballet classes a week, and 3 of the following – Lyrical, Contemporary, Jazz, Tap or Hip Hop, along with the team class. Purchase of team wear and costumes are required.