-  RECREATIONAL PROGRAM INFORMATION

Recreational Dance Program!

Our TEACHING STAFF has more than 100 years of combined experience in dance education. We choose to teach intimately sized classes, allowing effective student - teacher ratios conducive to thorough learning!

Understanding the different dance STYLES that are offered:

BALLET - The foundation for any dancer. Ballet classes teach positioning and poise to even 2 yr olds. Attire: Leotard, Tights, Ballet Shoes.  Tutu’s can also be worn.
BALLET ONLY CLASSES: After age 6, students must have prior Ballet experience. 
Attire: Black Leotard, Pink Tights, Pink Ballet Shoes.

CHEER & DANCE: Learn sharp and precise movements conducive to cheerleading and dance teams. Jumps and terminology will be included in the instruction.  Attire: T-shirt, Shorts, and Gym Shoes.

FLOOR GYMNASTICS - We teach floor work on mats only, consisting of everything from cartwheels to aerials.  Our Floor Gymnastics program is geared toward building strength, flexibility, and balance to support the dancer. 
Attire: Leotard & Shorts preferred.  No Shoes.

CHEER GYM: An extension of our Floor Gymnastics program.  This class focuses on tricks for the Cheerleader… roundoffs, front handsprings, and back handsprings. Attire: Leotard & Shorts preferred.  Cheerleading shoes may be worn.

HIP HOP - Street style of dance used to incorporate rhythm and coordination. Hip Hop has grown to be such a popular form of dance in studios nationwide. Attire: Street Clothes and Gym Shoes.

JAZZ - Combines ballet basics with expressive movement. Jazz can be done to upbeat music and incorporates a lot of stretch as well.  Attire: Leotard & Tights.  Shorts can be worn as well.  Ballet Shoes, Jazz Shoes, or Foot Thongs may be worn, depending on the class level.

LYRICAL - An expressive style of dance incorporating ballet and jazz movements to interpret the lyrics of a song. This style is introduced as early as 6-8 years old.  Attire: Leotard & Tights.  Ballet Shoes, Jazz Shoes, or Foot Thongs may be worn, depending on the class level.

TAP - Tap is art of making sounds and rhythms with your feet to upbeat music. Tap class can be a good workout. 
Attire: Leotard & Tights.  Dance Pants may also be worn. Tap Shoes required. 
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RECREATIONAL DANCE is for fun and learning! Students will be confident and poised from dancing and taking gymnastics. Classes typically meet once a week and the fall season starts August 22nd, 2011! Every year in May we have an exciting "End of the Season Recital" at Ovens Auditorium to celebrate the accomplishments of all the dancers ! No tickets need to be purchased for this event, and family and friends are welcome as well.

Don't miss our OPEN HOUSE .You can register early and we encourage those interested to do so by phoning in, stopping by, or filling out their registration  online, as classes fill quickly due to demand and our desire to keep class sizes conducive to learning!


Please contact CAROLINA DANCE CAPITAL for more information
(704) 542-4998 or (704)-208-6221 8am-5pm weekdays & weekends
or email us at      cdc@stardanceproduction.com
12210 Copper Way, Suite 228-230,  Charlotte  NC 28277 ( Ballantyne Area )