At
TMB all our classes are broken into different levels to ensure that each dancer
finds the best class to fit their lifestyle, interests, and commitment level.
Children's Classes: Our children's classes are designed
for the young dancer. They include our creative movement, hip hop bop, preballet
and tap, and ballet tap jazz combo classes. These classes teach the young dancer
the basic fundamentals of dance genres and give them the skills to progress
in dance. In addition to their dance training, they learn how to take class,
build social skills, and learn appropriate class behavior.
Level Classes: Our level classes are designed for students
who enjoy dancing on a recreational level. They usually prefer to dance one
day a week, leaving time to pursue other activities. Our level classes receive
the same training as more advanced classes but instruction is at a slower pace.
Level classes include our ballet, tap, and jazz and are designated by a number,
i.e. Ballet 1.
Company Classes: Our company classes are designed for
the serious dance student. Company dancers take multiple classes during the
week and are held to high standards of attendance, discipline, commitment, and
performance. Our company dancers have extra performance opportunities around
the holiday season and over the summer. Company dancers are required to take
ballet and must participate in summer dance sessions/intensives. Company classes
are listed on the schedule as "Co." , i.e. Mini Co.
Competition Classes: The TMB Competition team is for
our most committed dancers. Competition groups are formed following an audition
in early October. Groups are formed by placing together students that we feel
show outstanding dance potential and that will complement each other nicely.
Competition dancers are all company members and in addition to their company
classes have separate competition rehearsals. Dance expectations at this level
are very high and these students put a lot of hard work and intensity into their
dancing to reach their full potential.
Adult Classes: Our adult classes are designed to be
a fun, relaxing way for the adult dancer to start dancing, or get back into
dancing. We try to balance creating challenging classes with the understanding
that adult dancers have different needs and goals. We have a terrific time at
the same time as learning a lot! Our adult classes are designated as such on
the schedule.