Recreational Classes

Acrobatic Dance
Acrobatic Dance 1 - Ages 3-5
Acrobatic Dance 2 - Ages 5+
Acrobatic Dance 3 - Must have both carthwheels
Acrobatic Dance 4 - Must have both walkovers
Acrobatic Dance Dynamite - Must have both walkovers & be on Dynamite Cheer Team.

   

Acrobatic Dance combines the fluid movements of dance with balance skills and basic tumbling.  This class will include balancing, limbering, tumbling, and partnering. Students will work on flexibility, control, strength, and body awareness as they progress through skills such as rolls, handstands, cartwheels, walkovers, aerials, handsprings, and more! 

What to Wear: Well-fitted athletic attire with hair up and out of face.  Examples are a unitard, biketard, form-fitting tank top and tight shorts, leggings, or dance pants.  Shoes: Barefoot or Turners

 

Ballet

Ballet 1 - Ages 7-9 
Ballet 2 - Ages 10+
Ballet 3 - Teacher recommendation is required and based on skill level.     
Ballet 4 -Teacher recommendation is required and based on skill level.     

   

Ballet is the foundation of all dance forms, and is the key to creating a stable base for a well-rounded dancer and performer. While focusing on technique, ballet classes will help dancers with posture, flexibility, fitness, balance, self-discipline, and self-confidence. It is recommended that all students try ballet, as the fundamentals it provides are useful across every style of dance. 

What to Wear: Leotard, tights, and flesh-colored ballet shoes (Short dance skirts/shorts are permitted); or fitted-shirt, male tights or dance pants, black ballet shoes (boys).  Hair in a bun.

 

Contemporary

Contemporary 1 - Ages 7+  (Concurrent Enrollment in Ballet 1 Required.)
Contemporary 2 - Teacher Placement is Required.  (Concurrent Enrollment in Ballet 2 Required.)
Contemporary 3 - Teacher Placement is Required.  (Concurrent Enrollment in Ballet 3 Required.)
Contemporary 4 - Teacher Placement is Required.  (Concurrent Enrollment in Ballet 4 Required.)

  

Contemporary dance is a style of expressive dance that combines elements of several dance genres including modern, jazz, lyrical, and classical ballet. Contemporary dancers strive to connect the mind and the body through fluid dance movements.  They will also work on floorwork, improvisation, and basic partnering. You must be enrolled in ballet to take contemporary.  

What to Wear: Athletic attire with hair up and out of face.  Examples are Leotards and tights (either footless or convertible) & shorts, leggings, or dance pants and T-shirt, etc.  It is recommended your student brings something that covers the shoulders and knees for floorwork.  Shoes: Barefoot or Turners

 

Hip Hop

Hip Hop Level 1 - Ages 5 -7 
Hip Hop Level 2 - Ages 8- 10 
Hip Hop Level 3 - Ages 10+ 
Hip Hop Level 4  - Teacher recommendation is required.
Advanced Hip Hop - Ages 16+ Teacher recommendation is required.  

   

Hip Hop is a high-energy class that infuses the latest styles of street dancing and Improvisation.  Classes will encourage students to bring their own individual styles and personality. Hip hop dancing is very dynamic and helps the dancer improve creativity, rhythm, and musicality, and develop body balance, and coordination.        

What to Wear: T-shirt or tank top,  and sweat pants or leggings with clean sneakers free of debris and hair up and out of face.

*We ask that you please bring a clean pair of shoes that are not worn outside of the dance studio. Wearing outside shoes covers our dance floor in dust/dirt, crumbs, and other particulates. Thanks!

 

Jazz

Jazz 1 - Ages 7-11 
Jazz 2 - Ages 11+
J
azz 3 - Teacher recommendation is required. 

  

Jazz is a technique-based style with a strong ballet background. Jazz students will learn essential Jazz techniques including kicks, turns, and leaps. The class consists of a warm-up, conditioning and stretching exercises, center technique, traveling combinations, and choreography. 

What to Wear : Leotard or form-fitting top, tight dance shorts, leggings, or dance pants.  Hair up out of face.  Shoes: Jazz Shoe

 

Tap

Tap for Beginners- Ages 7 years- Adult (For students with no tap experience)
Tap 1 - Ages 7+ (For students with 1-3 years experience)
Tap 2 - Teacher recommendation is required. (For students with 4-6 years experience)
Tap 3 - Teacher recommendation is required. (For students with 6+  years experience)
Adult/Teen Tap - Ages 15 years and older (For students with 3-10 years of experience)

   

What to WearComfortable exercise attire and tap shoes.

 

Tap and Ballet  Combo 

Tap & Ballet Combo, Toddler & Me : Ages 2.5 -3.5
Tap & Ballet Combo 1: Ages 3-4
Tap & Ballet Combo 2: Ages 5-6 

What to Wear: Leotard and tights (skirts and tutus welcome as well) with flesh colored ballet shoes and black tap shoes.  Hair pulled back out of face. Boys: fitted t-shirt athletic shorts or pants, black ballet and tap shoes.                                                     

 

Competition Teams- Email us for more info!

 

Billy Clower Cheer Teams

Billy Clower Sparks Cheer - Ages 6-8 
Billy Clower X-Plosion Cheer - Ages 9-10 
Billy Clower Dynamite Cheer  - Ages 11-14 

  

Our competition cheer teams learn a choreographed routine including dance, stunts, tumbling, and more! Billy Clower Cheer Teams will form in the fall and compete/perform through the end of May. These are co-ed competition cheer teams, with students ranging from 6-14 years of age. These teams require teamwork and dedication. They will make lasting friendships and gain self-confidence while learning motions, jumps, stunts, tumbling, formations, spirit, and more! No experience is necessary, all are welcome.

 

Billy Clower Dance Company

Billy Clower Company & Jr. Company - Ages 7-18

  

Our competition dance teams compete a Hip Hop and Contemporary style routine at about 4 competitions per season! Billy Clower Company Teams will form in the fall and compete/perform through the end of May. These are co-ed competition teams, with students ranging from 7-18 years of age. These teams require teamwork and dedication. They will make lasting friendships and gain self-confidence while competing and growing as dancers and people.  Company dancers are required to take Hip Hop, Ballet, Contemporary & Acro.