Classes

All students MUST REGISTER for dance classes with payment to participate in classes! See Live Schedule
REGISTER NOW FOR OUR NEW PRIVATE DANCE STUDIO LOCATED IN SOUTH POINT NEAR OC MARYLAND!   We offer private lessons in all genres, small groups at great prices and weekly classes for all ages.   Our Fall School year for dance classes begins September 12, 2023!  We are now offering live streaming classes as well as in studio classes!

Classes/Registration

Dance Class Attire:
Female: Solid color leotard and tights. Solid color skirts and shorts optional as well as jazz pants for jazz/hip hop. Appropriate shoe (pink or tan preferred), hair secured off face.
Male: Solid color form fitting dance wear or t-shirt and shorts, appropriate shoes (tan preferred).

Tiny Dancers This class for 2.5-4 year old dancers is a great first dance class. It is an introduction to ballet while focusing on creative movement, stretching and dance expression. Dancers will have a chance to express themselves individually and interact with fellow dancers while building strength and discipline skills in a fun way.
* kids should be 2-1/2 at time of Registration. If your child is under 2.5 and you feel they will be fine in this class please contact Jean Marie at 443-994-8561. Please note all children will be required to follow basic instructions and participate in class.

Little Star Combo Class This class is designed according to age-level and will introduce your child a variety of dance styles and techniques. …Classical ballet- to learn the language of dance with technique and proper training; Tap dance- learning basic coordination skills and music appreciation with rhythm patterns and combinations and intro to hip hop & jazz.
Dancers will have a great time learning and dancing to their favorite songs. These classes will increase your child’s dancing ability in all dance styles to cultivate a versatile performer and prepare them for the next step to individual classes!

Petite Ballet and Technique Students ages 4-6 begin learning classical ballet steps, basic barre and center floor with technique to prepare them for success in dance. Jean Marie Dance Studio firmly believes ballet is the foundation behind the most successful dancers. Stepping out of creative movement or little star students will begin to learn the language of dance and the functions of the stage while building strength, flexibility and self confidence. Finis Jhung technique is the cornerstone of ballet instruction at JMDS.

Beginner Ballet  Students begin learning classical ballet steps, basic barre and center floor with technique to prepare them for success in dance. Jean Marie Dance Studio firmly believes ballet is the foundation behind the most successful dancers. We embrace the masters of the past as well as the new and teach a variety of techniques: Cecchetti, Vaganova, Finis Jhung and Royal Academy of Dance. Students learn history, vocabulary and principles of body movement known as proper technique which is the basis of success in all forms of dance. Students will begin to learn the universal language of dance and the functions of the stage while building strength, flexibility and self confidence. 

Intermediate Advanced Ballet This Ballet class is for the experienced dancer ready for a more challenging ballet class. Class will reinforce classical ballet technique, terminology, barre and center floor work to prepare them to move forward to more complicated combinations and terminology. Turns and Leaps and reinforcing ballet basics will help them advance so that they can perform center stage with ease in any style of dance. Finis Jhung technique as well as Checchetti, RAD and Vaganova technique will be used throughout the year.

Advanced Ballet/Pointe Ballet This Ballet and/or Pointe class is for the experienced dancer ready to advance and who has had 3+ years of ballet. Pointe shoes should be worn at the teachers discretion. The class will begin with an intense barre designed for ballet and Pointe dancers and will work on technique, leaps, turns and combinations in a professional way. This class is by approval and or audition only.

Pointe Conditioning For ballet students ages 9+ aiming to go en pointe, we begin preparing the legs and feet for pointe work with an intensive ballet barre and strength-building exercises. Dancers follow a rigorous course of physical therapy (PT) exercises combined with barre and center-work to ensure proper alignment, balance, muscle tone and core strength followed by structured ballet center floor excercise, those on pointe will dance on their toes and develop strength each at their own pace. Students must be enrolled in a basic ballet class as well. Students will start this class in ballet shoes and will progress at their own pace to pre-pointe/demi-pointe. Students are strongly encouraged to take 3 ballet and/or pointe conditioning classes a week to prepare for pointe shoes! Pointe shoes must be approved by teacher.

Lyrical Ballet This Ballet Class has the basic ballet technique training with a lilting style of dance that uses the ballet technique along with other dance forms. Lyrical is a poetic feel associated with the movements and the steps flow from the one to the next allowing the dancers to express themselves to the music more freely. This class passes as a ballet class requirement and basic ballet technique will be taught.

 

Tap Dance 1 This class is a favorite for our little tappers MALE OR FEMALE~ learning the basics for tap dance and coordination skills, our dancers have fun dancing to upbeat music with high energy. The dancers learn to become the rhythm in music! Rhythm patterns and steps are taught and each child will have special moments to shine! Tap dances are always fun recital dances! TAP DANCE IS VERY SIMILAR TO HIP HOP.

Beginner Tap Tap class for basic beginners! This class is ageless. Dancers will learn and work on basic rhythm patterns and combinations to fun up beat music ( all genres). Performance technique and upper body strength will develop from weekly class and once the rhythms are mastered they are never forgotten!
Everyone is encouraged to move at their own pace to excel without pressure. This class is a great workout! Learn how to become the music! Adults may choose to perform in May or simply take the class for fun! 

Tap & Rhythm 2 Tap class for dancers with at least one year of tap as well as Intermediate levels ages 6-9. Musical Theater, Pop, Roaring 20’s thru today! All styles of music will take our steps and rhythms to the stage. Tap Dancers will learn and work on basic rhythm patterns, turns and combinations to fun up beat music. Performance technique and upper body strength will develop from weekly class and once the rhythms are mastered they are never forgotten!
Everyone is encouraged to move at their own pace to excel without pressure. This class is a great workout! Learn how to become the music!  

Advanced Tap For the experienced tap dancer who wants a more challenging class. Challenging combinations and rhythm patterns will add to your repertoire. This is a class for ages 10+. We will continue learning tap steps and combinations to all styles of music, including musical theater! This class is full of energy and rhythm. 3+ years tap experience required.

Beginner Ballet for Teens Students begin learning classical ballet steps, basic barre and center floor, turns and leaps with technique to prepare them for success in dance. Jean Marie Dance Studio firmly believes ballet is the foundation behind the most successful dancers. Students will begin to learn the language of dance and the functions of the stage while building strength, flexibility and self confidence. Although different techniques will be taught. Finis Jhung technique is the cornerstone of ballet instruction in Jean Marie’s class.

Beginner Jazz Hip Hop for Teens This class is great for beginner-intermediate dancers who want a class with Jazz/ hip hop and also some Contemporary, Pop and Lyrical styling. Jazz/Hip Hop/Pop and Contemporary & lyrical are all highly athletic styles that are very much alive and changing. Dance evolves with music. We will learn basics and do dance combinations to different styles of music. Beginners are exposed to center warm up, floor work, turns and leaps and jumps. More advanced students tackle more complex choreography. All students learn proper dance technique, quality movement in ALL STYLES throughout the year. This class will have one recital dance !

 

Adult Jazz Hip Hop Adult class for Jazz and Hip Hop Dance as well other styles of jazz including some contemporary – Pop energetic styles that are very much alive and changing, all born from a wide range of new music and old standards but changing in time with the music . Beginners will learn basic warm up, technique, floor work and across the floor exercises that will strengthen their dance ability and allow them to learn combinations and experience different dance styles to music of all genres. Everyone is encouraged to move at their own pace. Experienced dancers will be challenged doing more turns and leaps and choreography.

Contemporary 1 Students will begin learning technique and contemporary dance styles from numerous origins developed over the past century – and developing still. This class is designed to allow dancers to break away from the strict techniques of ballet. Contemporary dance is one of the most expressive styles of dance. Students have an opportunity to be creative during this class. No one is meant to dance with precisely the same style in contemporary dance. Everyone is unique. We will concentrate on lengthening our movements through warm-ups, stretches, floor work, leaps and jumps and combinations. Taking a ballet class is suggested but not required.

Contemporary 2 In this advanced class students must have at least 2 years of ballet and be registered for ballet! We will be learning contemporary dance styles from numerous origins developed over the past century – and developing still. Ballet class is required weekly . This class is designed to allow dancers to break away from the strict techniques of ballet. Contemporary dance is one of the most expressive styles of dance. Students have an opportunity to be creative during this class. No one is meant to dance with precisely the same style in contemporary dance. Everyone is unique. We will concentrate on lengthening our movements through warm-ups, stretches, floor work, and combinations.

Musical Theatre Class, Voice, and Vocal Coaching Great opportunity for singers! Musical Theatre Class/ Voice- Vocal coaching through different varieties of musical theatre repertoire. The class will focus on improving vocal technique through various warm-ups, exercises and rehearsals. Students will be expected to memorize and practice independently their group and solo pieces in between workshops to ensure performance ready material for the recital. In addition to vocal training, students will also be instructed in dancing while singing as well as theatrics and performance on stage. This class will prepare students for future audition and performance opportunities.   

Kids Hip Hop This is a wonderful class designed for both boys and girls. This Class provides a fun-filled high energy class environment designed to properly train dancers in technique, dance performance, vocabulary and ongoing skill development while having fun working as a team. We will begin learning basic hip hop dance, poppin and lockin, stretches, turns and fun dance combinations to popular music. Dancers will learn to properly warm up and get a chance to shine individually before taking it to the floor! We will dance it out to all their favorite music!  

Adult Ballet Adult Ballet is a wonderful class for adults all ages from absolute beginners to those with past experience. We will start the core basics developing strength and work on our barre, proper technique, center floor, petite & grand allegro and turns in a variety of classical styles including: Cecchetti, Vaganova, Royal Academy of Dance and the newest of masters: Finis Jhung Technique. Adult students will have options to move at their own pace. This class will go beyond the basics throughout the year as well. A Moderate yet challenging ballet class.

Intermediate Advanced Hip Hop / Jazz  More advanced students tackle more complex choreography. Dancers should have at least 3 years of Jazz/hip hop prior to class. This advanced class will enforce proper technique in traditional jazz, lyrical movement as well as some hip hop. Many new jumps, leaps and technical dance moves will be introduced. From Fosse to Lyrical Jazz to Jazz Funk ALL STYLES throughout the year. This class must be approved and/or auditioned for.

Jazz/Hip Hop for the experienced dancer who has taken beginner jazz/hip hop and can easily follow choreography. More advanced students tackle more complex choreography. All students learn to dance with proper technique and quality movement in the classical jazz tradition as well as hip hop and other jazz styles. Many advanced leaps,jumps and turns will be introduced in this class. We will experience a variety of styles including: Fosse. Lyrical Jazz,Broadway, Contemporary, Jazz Funk and more throughout the year!

Beginner- Intermediate Hip Hop / Jazz This class is a favorite! Jazz and Hip Hop/Pop along with other genre’s. Dancing to upbeat music, this class offers strong dance technique skills, coordination skills, stretching and performance technique. Everyone is encouraged to move at their own pace. Classes are designed age appropriate and as always, ballet training is recommended. We will learn many different ageless dance styles from the 60’s to the latest hip-hop moves poppin and lockin -Broadway’s Fosse to jazz funk! 

Boys Hip Hop / Jazz  Focuses on strong street styles while also basic dance technique enabling these young men to progress as dancers in the dance world. Dance technique developes great strength in upper body and flexibility which helps boys excel in all sports! Especially football!

Mommy and Me is a great high energy class for young dancers.  We will be focusing on natural dance movement, including stretching, music appreciation and ballet basics in a  stimulating environment building strength and self confidence with the security of a familiar adult to interact with.  We will focus on different ballet story themes throughout the year and learn fun games related to dance. 

Intermediate Ballet en Pointe Intermediate Ballet class for dancers who have had ballet 2+ years will expand classical ballet technique, terminology, barre and center floor to prepare them to move forward to more complicated combinations and terminology and reaching pointe shoe goals. Turns and Leaps and reinforcing ballet basics will help them advance so that they can perform center stage with ease in any style of dance. This is a great second class to add for pointe requirements (to dance en pointe dancers should be in 3 Ballet classes weekly).

Master Classes  Master Classes and Workshops are offered throughout the year from teachers traveling from Los Angeles, California and all the way from Russia!  JMDS is a member of Dance Masters of America.  Dance workshops are offered several times throughout the season.

Repertoire Repertiore Class is a non competitive performance Team/Company preparation class where students will work on choreography, creating choreography consistently in an organized way on a weekly basis together as a group to be performance ready for those wanting to perform and step up and audition when opportunities arise. Those registered must be studying weekly in at least two ballet classes and a Jazz/hip hop and/or Contemporary class. We will learn to work together respecting each others artistic expressions and growth and explore creation in performance, talent and technique. ** Please note if 6+ repertoire dancers decided to compete we are open to competitions as well!  

Private Lessons PRIVATE LESSONS are available through appointments only $50 an hour. Please contact Jean Marie at jeanne@jeanmariedancestudio.com to make your private appointment now! Must be booked with payment 2 weeks prior and there are no cancellations/refunds for missed private lessons. Private lessons are a great way to master your art, choreography or a new skill such as singing, pointe or acro. 

Birthday Dance Parties Come Host your next Birthday Dance Party at Jean Marie Dance Studio.  Dance parties include a dance lesson, games, prizes and a pizza party for all dancers who participate!  Dancers are asked to wear non slip socks or dance shoes, leotards or tight clothing.  Parties last 90 minutes and costs $200 for the party at the dance studio.  $10 per child additional over 10 children, the max is 16 children.  Parents are asked to bring in cake or cupcakes, plates, napkins, cups, drinks and decorations.  Contact Jean Marie to set up a private birthday dance party today at jeanne@jeanmariedancestudio.com!