Aspire Dance Studio

Ballet is one of the oldest forms of classical dance, based on techniques that have been developed over centuries. Ballet is the technical base for many styles of dance, as many other dance genres are based on ballet technique. Ballet uses music in combination with dance to tell stories. Dancers wishing to take pointe must be approved first by our ballet teacher. Pointe and pre-pointe dancers must be invited to take the class, and have their ballet skills evaluated before they may take the class. 

Jazz dance is a form of dance that originated from Jazz music in the mid 20th century. Jazz dance has a rhythmical quality, and is often accompanied by pop music today. Jazz dance uses strong, clean body movements, including body isolations and contractions. Jazz technique includes many elements of ballet technique
Tap dance is the form of dance where rhythm is created by tapping the heels and toes of a dancer's shoes in various combinations and patterns.

Hip Hop is a street-dance style usually danced to hip-hop or rap music. Hip hop evolved from hip-hop culture in the late 70's and 80's. Hip hop includes various styles and techniques such as breaking, popping, locking, waaking, gliding to name a few. Improvisation and interpretation are essential to hip hop dancing. It is a high-energy form of dance, and is a great way for non-technical dancers to enjoy dance!

Lyrical dance is a ballet based technical form of dance that specifically uses the lyrics of the movement to inspire the dancing. Contemporary is a combination of ballet, modern and jazz techniques. Contemporary dance moves beyond the confines of every dance style, and allows unconventional movement to be explored. Contemporary dance can sometimes look similar to lyrical, with more of a range of
creativity in the movement.