Held mid-September through mid-May with an annual recital and summer session, our academy leveled courses fuse the past and present traditions of dance together in a creative and supportive environment to nurture individual growth and a joy of movement.
We offer a series of graded ballet classes, beginning at age 7 through teens. Older students are welcome. These classes are designed to build a strong foundation in ballet technique, musicality, and artistry. Class placement is decided by an in-class evaluation and students advance in level after an evaluation by the instructor.
Class length: 60 minutes to 1.25 hours, depending on level. Level III and up attend at least two classes per week.
For our students who wish to shine on stage we offer a performance company. It’s available for Ballet III – VI levels. Our performance company puts on several performances throughout the Lake Country area each year, offering students a real-world dance experience.
These classes are available to students who are at least 11 years of age, have had at least 5 years of dance, and are evaluated and approved by the instructor. Pre-pointe classes focus on building strength, flexibility, and technique in the feet, ankles and core while maintaining proper alignment, which is necessary to safely transition to dancing on pointe shoes. Once deemed ready by the instructor, students will advance to Pointe, where they will begin dancing on the tips of their toes with their specialized shoes.
Class length: 1 hour. Class is held once per week, in addition to the twice per week Ballet III – V level classes. Pointe students are required to continue their Ballet technique and pointe training throughout the summer session.
For students age 7 and up who are also enrolled in Ballet I/II. Many different dance styles and techniques are explored including classic jazz, funk, lyrical and tap.
Class length: 45 minutes.
For students age 10 and up who are also enrolled in Ballet III, IV and/or V. Many different dance styles and techniques are explored including classic jazz, funk, lyrical and tap.
Class length: 1 hr for Jazz & 30 minutes for Tap.
Contemporary I is TTP’s introductory Contemporary Dance class where students will begin to learn the basics. Contemporary dance is a style of dance that combines ballet, modern, jazz, lyrical, and various other forms. Dancers will be learning how to dance safely and effectively while also improving their performance quality and musicality. Available to students enrolled in Ballet II+.
Class length: 1 hour.
Contemporary II is TTP’s second level of Contemporary Dance. Students will continue to apply what they learned in Contemporary I to more advanced movement and continue learning at a more advanced level. Dancers will be learning how to dance safely and effectively while also improving their performance quality and musicality. Available to students enrolled in Ballet III+.
Class length: 1 hour.
Contemporary III is the third level of Contemporary at TTP. Students will continue to apply what they learned in Contemporary I and II to more advanced movements, and continue learning at a more advanced level. Dancers will be learning how to dance safely and effectively while also improving their performance quality and musicality. Available to students enrolled in Ballet V+.
Class length: 1 hour.
This popular movement class is offered in a 6–9-year-old class, as well as a class for 10-year-olds+! These dance crews explore tap dance, hip hop, basic jazz and rhythmic concepts using fun, age-appropriate music. Students who participate in the yearly session have the opportunity to perform in the year-end recital at the Oconomowoc Arts Center with our technique students.
Class length: 45 minutes.
For more information or to start your journey at TTP Academy, contact us today!