Classes
Ballet
McFetridge Dance Studio offers Ballet classes for students with any level of dance experience. Our classes fuse the tradition and structure of ballet as a dance style with the joy and creativity appropriate for a community program. Students are challenged to build strength and technique at their own pace, whether they are just starting or have taken class with our program for a long time. Ballet classes help build strength, self-confidence, and respect for the self and others, as well as classroom and self-motivating skills.
Currently our program offers:
- Tot Ballet 1 (ages 3-4)
- Tot Ballet 2 (ages 4-5)
- Youth Ballet 1 (ages 6-9)
- Youth Ballet 2 (ages 6-9, Instructor Approval Required)
- Teen/Preteen Ballet 1 (ages 10-16)
- Teen/Preteen Ballet 2 (ages 10-16, Instructor Approval Required)
- Adult Ballet (ages 18+)
Jazz
McFetridge Dance Studio offers Jazz classes for Youth and Preteen aged students. Jazz is one of the most common and most diverse styles of dance, and is a great foundational skill for any dancer or performing artist. Students will work on a variety of dance skills that build technique, strength, and musicality. Dance classes build self-confidence, respect for self and others, classroom skills, and self-motivation.
Currently our program offers:
- Youth Jazz 1 (ages 6-9)
- Youth Jazz 2 (ages 6-9, Instructor Approval Required)
- Teen/Preteen Jazz 1 (ages 10-16)
- Teen/Preteen Jazz 2 (ages 10-16, Instructor Approval Required)
Musical Theater
McFetridge Dance Studio is excited to offer Musical Theater classes for the Youth and Preteen age groups. Any student interested in acting and dancing will be interested in this fun and widely applicable class. Students will build confidence and focus along with their acting and dancing skills in an environment that encourages creativity.
Currently our program offers:
- Youth Musical Theater (ages 6-9)
- Teen/Preteen Musical Theater (ages 10-16)
Tap
Our current tap classes focus on introducing students to the basics of tap dance and the foundational steps necessary for more difficult levels. Students will learn to isolate foot movements and enhance their understanding of rhythm and musicality. Dance classes build self-confidence, respect for self and others, classroom skills, and self-motivation.
Currently our program offers:
- Tot Tap 1 (ages 3-6)
- Tot Tap 2 (ages 3-6, Instructor Approval Required)
- Youth Tap 1 (ages 6-9)
- Youth Tap 2 (ages 6-9, Instructor Approval Required)
- Adult Tap (ages 18+)
Hip Hop
Our Hip Hop classes focus on introducing students to Hip Hop and other street dance styles. Students will learn to isolate body movements, express themselves with style, and enhance their understanding of rhythm and musicality. Dance classes build self-confidence, respect for self and others, classroom skills, and self-motivation.
Currently our program offers:
- Hip Hop Youth (ages 6-9)
- Hip Hop Teen/Preteen (ages 10-16)
Latin Dance
McFetridge Dance Studio is happy to offer Latin Dance classes to our adult participants. Currently, we are offering Salsa as our main style of Latin Dance. Anyone interested in learning this popular and fun dance style is welcome to take class. No experience or partner is required.
Currently our program offers:
- Salsa Adult (ages 18+)
- Bachata Adult (ages 18+)
- Samba Adult (ages 18+)
- Latin Workout Adult (ages 18+)
Acrobatics
McFetridge Dance Studio offers Acrobatics classes for Youth and Preteen aged students. Acro is a popular style that focuses on strength and flexibility, as well as teaching students tricks commonly seen in many other sports and styles of dance. Acrobatics is an art form that is more focused on musicality and less on equipment than gymastics. Students will build skills through progressions that allow them to safely learn tricks. Dance classes build self-confidence, respect for self and others, classroom skills, and self-motivation.
Currently our program offers:
- Youth Acrobatics 1 (ages 6-9)
- Youth Acrobatics 2 (ages 6-9, Instructor Approval Required)
- Teen/Preteen Acrobatics (ages 10-16)
Stretch
MSC Dance Studio currently offers two different stretch and strength classes, which are very different in scope and intended audience.
Flexibility for Figure Skaters:
This class is intended for preteen and teen figure skaters in the program at McFetridge, who want to learn how to stretch properly and improve specific skills needed for figure skating.
Stretch and Strength:
This class is for adults who want to set aside time to stretch their bodies, strengthen unused muscles, and prevent pain and stiffness through movement. There is no specific athletic requirement for class, though we do get on and off the floor often.