5th Street Dance
INFORMATION
5th Street Dance offers a well rounded dance and tumbling education to our students by offering classes in jazz, lyrical, hip hop, tumbling, production and beginner ballet.
Students will be put in class based on age and ability.
Classes begin in August with our annual recital in April/May.
Dancers must be 3 years old by September 15th to start classes and must be potty trained to attend. We understand that to our smallest students, class can be intimidating. We will work with you and them to ensure the best experience possible.
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CLASS DESCRIPTIONS
Itty Bitty (35 Minute Class)
3-5 year old. These young performers will learn the basics of ballet and tumbling while also learning how to follow instruction and develop motor skills and flexibility. These beginners will learn and perform two dances for recital. All students must be potty trained.
Mini Movers (45 Minute Class)
5-6 year old. These young performers will learn the basics of jazz and lyrical while also continuing their education on the basics they learned in Itty Bitty classes, expanding flexibility and strength. They will learn and perform two dances for recital.
Jazz/Lyrical (90 Minute Class)
6+ yr old. Learn classic and contemporary jazz and lyrical skills while improving flexibility, grace and confidence and developing fine motor skills. We will work on the proper fundamentals of dance while also training in strength and flexibility. Each class will learn and perform 2 dances for recital.
Hip Hop (45 Minute Class)
6+ yr old. This high energy class encourages students to bring their own individual style and personality to movements while keeping the rhythm and beat of hip hop music.
Tumbling (45 Minute Class)
**NOW ACCEPTING ALL AGES AND SKILL LEVELS!** 3-5 yr olds will take tumbling the combo class Itty Bitty. In the beginning levels, we will work on basic tumbling skills such as bridges, cart wheels, roundoff, one handed cartwheels, back and front walk overs, etc as well as flexibility and strength training. In the intermediate and advanced levels, we will be focusing on the fundamentals of skills, strength training and flexibility all while working towards back handsprings, front handsprings, headsprings, aerials, tucks, and other advanced skills.
Production (60 Minute Class)
**Must have a minimum of 10 students participate for the class to open**
This class is not for competition!
Open to ages 8+. Students will learn how to perform a themed dance to tell a story using a combination of dance styles with props and possible costume changes. The production will match our theme for recital and will be performed as the finale of the recital.
Competition
Additional tuition fees and practice times will apply.
Competition dancers have the opportunity to perform solos, duets, trios, small and large group dances at the minimum of 3 competitions we attend each year. Try outs will be in the fall. Email Shaylee at shaylee@5thstreetdance.com for details.
Boys Rec Only Tumbling (45 Minute Class)
This class is for boy's age 5 and up who are looking for a way to stay active, but do not want to perform on stage for recital. This class will meet once a week for the months of Sept-Nov, break for Dec, then meet again Jan-March. These boys will not perform at recital, will not receive a costume, and will not take dance pictures. Classes start Sept 3, 2024!
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