Ballet
The foundation of all dance training, ballet focuses on technique, strength, alignment, and discipline. Our ballet program emphasizes proper progression and artistry, supporting dancers at every stage of their development.
Jazz
Jazz combines strong technique with energy and style. Classes focus on flexibility, strength, turns, jumps, and performance quality in a dynamic and engaging environment.
Contemporary / Modern
These styles explore movement beyond traditional structure, focusing on versatility, creativity, and expression. Dancers develop dynamic movement quality, floor work, and artistic interpretation.
HipHop
Hip hop is an energetic, rhythm-driven style of dance rooted in street dance culture. It focuses on musicality, coordination, and personal expression, combining grooves, footwork, and dynamic movements to create bold, stylized choreography. Hip hop encourages individuality and confidence, allowing dancers to develop their own unique style while staying connected to the music.
All styles are taught within our level-based curriculum, ensuring each dancer is placed where they can grow with confidence and proper technique.
Styles of Dance at Eleve
We offer a well-rounded dance education rooted in strong technical training across a variety of styles. Each class is designed to support progression, confidence, and artistry at every level.
College Prep
Our College Prep Program at Eleve Center for the Arts is designed for dancers interested in continuing their training beyond high school. This program focuses on advanced technique, versatility, and audition preparation, helping dancers build the skills, confidence, and professionalism needed for college and beyond.
Tap
Tap develops rhythm, timing, and musicality through percussive footwork. Dancers build coordination, clarity, and performance skills while learning to connect movement with sound.
Lyrical
Lyrical blends ballet and jazz techniques with expressive movement. Dancers learn to connect emotion and storytelling with music while developing control and fluidity.
Acro
Acro combines dance technique with athletic elements such as flexibility, strength, and tumbling. Classes focus on safe progressions, control, and skill development.
Pre-Pointe
Pre-pointe is a preparatory ballet class designed to build the strength, alignment, and technique needed before advancing to pointe work. Dancers focus on strengthening the feet, ankles, and core, while developing balance, control, and proper placement to ensure a safe and successful transition to dancing en pointe.
Not Sure Where to Start?
At Eleve, dancers are placed primarily by level and experience, not just age. We understand that this can feel confusing at first — but you don’t need to have it all figured out before registering. Our level-based system allows us to place each dancer where they can be both supported and challenged, helping them build strong technique and confidence at the right pace.
If you’re unsure which class to choose, we’re here to help. You’re welcome to register based on your best estimate, and our instructors will make adjustments if needed to ensure your dancer is placed in the right level.
- New dancers typically begin in Level 1
- Dancers with some experience may be placed in Level 2 or 3
- More experienced dancers will be placed based on training history and skill level
For older beginners or dancers returning to dance, our Bridge Program provides a supportive environment to build skills and confidence while progressing at an appropriate pace.