Levels and Schedule
Preschool Music & Movement (ages 12mos-3yrs)
We sing, we dance and we act out popular children’s songs. Our music and movement program focuses on the development of socialization (social) skills as well as gross motor skills. This class is taken with a parent or caregiver also participating. Classes are offered once a week for 40 minutes in length in short 6 week sessions.
2025-2026 Season: Thursday 5:00-5:40 pm
Starlite (ages 3-5)
Starlite is an introduction to dance teaching basic movements and dance positions, rhythms and creative movement. This class focuses on the development of coordination and musical awareness based around make-believe as we learn dance through play. Interaction with our peers and socialization (social skills) are also taught through play. Classes are offered four times a week for 40 minutes in length in combination of ballet with jazz.
2025-2026 Season:
*Monday 5:15-5:55 pm, Thursday 5:40-6:20 pm or Saturday 10:30-11:10 am.
Tiny (ages 5-6)
Ballet in combination with Jazz is offered twice a week for 50 minutes. Hip Hop and Acrobatic Gymnastics are offered once a week for 40 minutes each. Tap is offered twice a week for 30 minutes each.
The focus is on having fun while continuing to build on the basic dance skills such as rhythms, basic movements and dance positions. Interaction with peers and socialization (social skills) are also taught through play. The tiny level classes follow the BATD syllabus (www.batd.co.uk)
2025-2026 Season: Ballet, Tap and Jazz:
*Monday Ballet & Jazz 4:40-5:30 pm or Saturday 9:00-9:50 am.
*Monday Tap 5:30-6:00 pm or Saturday 9:50-10:20 am.
2025-2026 Season: Acrobatic Gymnastics: Wednesday 5:00-5:40 pm
2025-2026 Season: Hip Hop: Wednesday 5:45-6:25 pm.
Mini (ages 7-8)
Ballet in combination with Jazz is offered twice a week for 50 minutes. Acrobatic Gymnastics, Musical Theatre & Hip Hop are offered once a week for 40 minutes each. Tap is offered twice a week for 30 minutes. Musical Theatre is offered as of Age 7 (class is listed under “Primary” below).
The focus is on having fun while continuing to build on the basic dance skills such as rhythms, basic movements and dance positions. Interaction with peers and socialization (social skills) are also taught within the class. We follow the BATD syllabus (www.batd.co.uk)
2025-2026 Season: Ballet, Tap and Jazz:
*Monday Ballet & Jazz 4:40-5:30 pm or Saturday 9:40-10:30 am.
*Monday Tap 5:30-6:00 pm
2025-2026 Season: Acrobatic Gymnastics: Wednesday 5:00-5:40 pm.
2025-2026 Season: Hip Hop: Wednesday 5:00-5:40 pm or 5:45-6:25 pm.
2025-2026 Season: Musical Theatre for age 7: Thursday 6:20-7:00 pm.
Primary (ages 8-11)
Dancers at this level will continue to build on the basic dance skills in a fun environment. Jazz, ballet and tap are offered in their own 55 minute class. Musical Theatre, Acrobatic Gymnastics, Hip Hop, Ballroom Kids & Performance Cheer are offered once a week for 40 minutes each. We follow the BATD syllabus (www.batd.co.uk)
2025-2026 Season Ballet, Tap and Jazz:
*Monday Jazz 6:00-6:55 pm, Monday Tap 7:00-7:55 pm, Wednesday Ballet 4:45-5:40 pm.
2025-2026 Season: Acrobatic Gymnastics Tuesday 5:15-5:55 pm or Wednesday 5:40-6:25 pm.
2025-2026 Season: Hip Hop Wednesday 6:30-7:10 pm.
2025-2026 Season: Musical Theatre Thursday 6:20-7:00 pm.
2025-2026 Season: Modern Tuesday 7:00-7:55 pm.
2025-2026 Season: *NEW* Ballroom for Kids Monday 7:00-7:40 pm or 7:50-8:30 pm.
2025-2026 Season: *NEW* Performance Cheer Wednesday 6:20-7:00 pm.
Junior (ages 9-11)
For dates and times consult the PDF Schedule on the right side of the home page.
Classes are 55 minutes, 60 minutes, 75 minutes or 90 minutes in length per discipline. Children often take more than 1 class per week. We follow the BATD syllabus (www.batd.co.uk)
Where classes are offered at two levels you must complete the lower level first. Exceptions may be made by the teacher after attendance at class at the lower level.
As there are multiple levels in many of the disciplines, it is best to contact the studio with registration questions.
- Jazz
- Tap
- Ballet (Ballet is two times per week until exam in late February and then the second class is discontinued.)
- Junior Contemporary
- Hip Hop
- Modern
- Progressing Ballet Technique- PBT
- Stretch & Strength
- Acrobatic Gymnastics
- Musical Theatre
- Ballroom for Kids
- Performance Cheer
Intermediate (ages 12-15)
For dates and times consult the PDF Schedule on the right side of the home page.
Classes are 55 minutes, 60 minutes, 75 minutes or 90 minutes in length per discipline. Should your child only be interested in taking 1 class per week we would recommend the Teen Recreation levels. We follow the BATD syllabus (www.batd.co.uk). Where classes are offered at two levels you must complete the lower level first. Exceptions may be made by the teacher after attendance at class at the lower level.
As there are multiple levels in many of the disciplines, it is best to contact the studio with registration questions.
- Jazz
- Tap
- Ballet (Ballet is two times per week until exam in February and then the second class is discontinued.)
- Progressing Ballet Technique – PBT
- Hip Hop
- Modern
- Stretch & Strength
- Acrobatic Gymnastics
- Teen Contemporary
- Ballroom for Kids
- Performance Cheer
Senior (ages 15 plus)
For dates and times consult the PDF Schedule on the right side of the home page.
Classes are 55 minutes, 60 minutes, 75 minutes or 90 minutes in length per discipline. Should your child only be interested in taking 1 class per week we would recommend the Teen Recreation levels. We follow the BATD syllabus (www.batd.co.uk).
As there are multiple levels in many of the disciplines, it is best to contact the studio with registration questions.
Where classes are offered at two levels you must complete the lower level first. Exceptions may be made by the teacher after attendance at class at the lower level.
- Jazz
- Tap
- Ballet (Ballet is two times per week until exam in February and then the second class is discontinued.)
- Progressing Ballet Technique – PBT
- Hip Hop
- Modern
- Stretch & Strength
- Acrobatic Gymnastics
- Teen Contemporary
- Ballroom for Kids
- Performance Cheer
Advanced (By Invitation Only)
New dancers must register for, and take, Intermediate classes and then will be recommended by a teacher for senior or advanced level classes. Dancers will be moved following teacher’s assessment.
Classes are 55 minutes, 60 minutes, 75 minutes or 90 minutes in length per discipline. Children often take more than 1 class per week. We follow the BATD syllabus(www.batd.co.uk).
Adult (18 and over)
- Ballet Fit- running in short 6 week sessions!
- Stretch & Flexibility – running in short 6 week sessions!
- Hip Hop
- Broadway Jazz
- Tap
Dress Code
We ask that all students please come dressed in their dance wear. When they are wearing the proper dance clothes, it makes it easier for them to dance and for us, as teachers, to correct their work 🙂 We encourage our dancers to arrive at least 15 minutes prior to the start of their class.
The correct dance attire is as follows. Tights are always in stock at Pique (& can be ordered through your parent portal). * PIQUE CUSTOM BODYSUITS ARE AVAILABLE FOR SIZES 4-ADULT MEDIUM- LIMITED STOCK AVAILABLE (can be ordered through your parent portal). Bodysuits, tights, shoes & accessories can be purchased through Malabar or Brio (2 local dance stores):
Girls – Bodysuit, Tights & Shoes
*please note that students may follow the “girls” or “boys” dress code regardless of gender at birth:
Starlite, Tiny and Mini Classes:
- violet (purple) sleeveless tank OR Pique custom ombre bodysuit
- pink tights
- Jazz: all levels may wear pink ballet slippers for Jazz
- Tap: “Mary-Jane” velcro fastened beige tap shoes
- Ballet: pink leather full sole slippers
- Hip Hop: clean indoor running shoes
- Acro: bare feet
- Musical Theatre (age 7+): beige gore jazz boot
- Ballroom for Kids: jazz shoes or beige beginner ballroom shoes with a cuban heel
- Performance Cheer (age 8+): beige gore jazz boot
Primary, Junior, Intermediate and Senior Classes:
- black sleeveless tank – any style OR Pique custom ombre bodysuit
- beige or flesh colour tights for all classes except for ballet (pink convertible tights)
- Jazz: beige gore jazz shoes or colour to match flesh colour
- Tap: Black #CG55 or “Candence”
- Ballet:
- Grades I & II: pink leather full sole slippers
- Grades III and above: pink canvas split sole slippers
- Pointe shoes as discussed with teacher
- Hip Hop: clean indoor running shoes
- Modern: bare feet
- Contemporary: bare feet
- Acro: bare feet
- Ballroom for Kids: jazz shoes or beige beginner ballroom shoes with a cuban heel
- Performance Cheer: beige gore jazz shoes or colour to match flesh colour
Hair must pulled back from face in a ponytail or bun for all classes. Ballet Buns are required for all ballet classes from Grade I and above.
Boys – All Levels
*please note that students may follow the “girls” or “boys” dress code regardless of gender at birth:
- black shorts & white socks or black dance pants & black socks
- white T-shirt
- Tap: Black #CG55 or “Cadence”
- Jazz: black gore jazz shoes
- Ballet: black full sole slippers, dance tights and dance belt from Grade I
- Hip Hop: clean indoor running shoes
- Modern: bare feet
- Acro: bare feet
- Contemporary: bare feet
- Ballroom for Kids: jazz shoes or black beginner ballroom shoes with a cuban heel
- Performance Cheer: black gore jazz shoes
Descriptions of Dance & Fitness Classes
Ballet – slow, precise movements to classical music. Weekly exercises are done at the barre, in the centre and across the room. Dance history of ballet is taught at the junior levels.
Progressing Ballet Technique (PBT)– triggers muscle memory, teaching students to activate the correct muscles in their dance classes. It helps with injury prevention & rehabilitation. Students gain a sense of posture and weight placement. PBT’s exercises strengthen core stability, muscle control and balance.
Jazz – A fast paced class to Top 40 music. Weekly exercises are done at the barre, in the centre and across the room.
Tap – Rhythm based style of dance incorporating the use of shoes with metal taps on the bottom. Sounds are isolated through the feet. Dance history of tap will also be incorporated into the classes.
Modern – This style of dance incorporates elements of classical ballet, jazz and west African dance. Graham and Horton techniques are taught. Weekly exercises are done at the barre, in the centre and across the room. Dance history of modern dance is taught at the junior and intermediate levels.
Hip Hop – Hip hop is a fun class that incorporates lots of cardio and enhances musicality danced to popular music. In addition to a growth in knowledge of hip hop dance steps, dancers will also be taught about hip hop’s history & culture at the Teen and Senior levels.
Stretch & Strength/ Jumps and Turns – a popular class in which isolated stretching and strength building exercises are done on the floor, in the centre, at the barre and across the room. Time is also spent working on various jumps and turns.
Musical Theatre – is a lively dancing and acting class.
Acrobatic Gymnastics– In addition to being really fun, this class helps to increase flexibility, core, arm and overall physical strength. Acro stems from the basics- bridges, cartwheels and handstands. Everything in acro stems from these three elements.
Tap Technique– a class that focuses on refining and expanding a dancer’s repretoire in tap.
Contemporary – Contemporary dance became a popular style when it evolved on the TV Show “So You Think You Can Dance”. Contemporary is a combination of Jazz, lyrical, modern & now “fusion”. Contemporary continues to evolve as a genre which makes it an appealing style for dancers of all ages.
Pointe – a classical ballet class using pointe (toe) shoes. Weekly exercises are done at the barre, in the centre and across the room. Pointe will be incorporated into the Grade 6/ Intermediate Ballet Technique classes on Thursdays.
Teen Recreation – for teenagers aged 12 and above with minimal dance experience.
*NEW IN 2025/2026* Ballroom for Kids– Step into the spotlight with Ballroom for Kids! Each month, dancers embark on a thrilling journey through the world of ballroom dance, learning a new style from Cha-Cha to Waltz. Our curriculum is specially designed for young learners by a world-champion ballroom dancer, ensuring every step is age-appropriate and safe. Tailored for all skill levels, we make sure that every dancer, from beginner to advanced, shines brightly. No partner necessary! Our classes focus on individual skills in a fun, supportive group setting. Plus, our unique passport system celebrates your dancer’s progress as they master each dance, creating an exciting and rewarding experience. Join our Ballroom for Kids class and watch as each step on the dance floor brings confidence, skill, and joy!
*NEW IN 2025/2026* Performance Cheer/ Pom Technique– incorporates the use of proper Pom motion technique that is sharp, clean and precise while allowing for the use of concepts from Jazz and Hip Hop. An emphasis is placed on group execution including synchronization, uniformity and spacing. Pom Poms are used in weekly classes and throughout the routine. Dancers must be registered in a weekly jazz class in order to register for this class.
Adult Ballet Fit- this is the perfect class for anyone looking to improve their grace, musicality & physical strength. Ballet is the original full body workout. Have fun learning (or continuing to work on) the fundamentals of ballet in a fun & supportive environment. Pair this class with the Stretch & Flexibility Class running right before ballet.
Adult Stretch & Flexibility- if your body is feeling tight from work, gardening, running or other activities, this is a great way to stretch those sore/ tights muscles. Class runs for 30 minutes so it’s perfect for adults of all ages (especially if you have a busy schedule).
Adult Broadway Jazz– a fun high energy story-telling style of dance. Have fun and get some fitness in while learning a variety of dance steps to some of Broadway’s most popular musicals.