Classes are available from beginner through advanced levels.
There is a minimum required enrollment for a class to be held.
We reserve the right to cancel any class that does not meet the requirement.
Classes are 1 hour in length or 45 minutes in length.
We offer a recreational program as well as a competitive team program.
THE 2023-2024 CLASS SCHEDULE WILL BE AVAILABLE THROUGH
OUR REGISTRATION LINK.
RECREATIONAL PROGRAM
Dance with Me (18 months-3 yrs. w/ parent)
A parent accompanies their child in a fun class of creative movement, song and dance!
Simple stretches, balancing exercises and sing along with basic movement is a big hit with the toddlers!
Dance Attire: Any style/color dance outfit, pink ballet slippers
Boys: Sweat pants or shorts with a t-shirt, black ballet slippers or indoor sneakers
Mini Movers (Ages 3-5 yrs.) 1st/2nd year combo
A fun-filled class which offers tap and ballet. During this exciting class children are introduced to basic rhythm and
coordination skills in tap as well as learning the basic fundamentals of ballet technique.
Dance Attire: Pink leotard, tan or pink tights, Caramel color tap shoe Bailey Slipper Shop brand #9625,
pink ballet shoe Bloch Brand #SO249
Boys: Black dance pants, sweatpants or shorts w/ white t-shirt, black ballet shoes SoDanca Brand #SD16, black tap #TA04
Rising Stars (School age - Ages 5-6 yrs.)
This 60 minute class will consist of tap and jazz. Dancers will learn and perform dances for both genres.
Dance Attire: Black leotard, tan, pink or black tights, black tap shoes Capezio brand #3800C
black jazz shoes Capezio brand EJ2
Boys: Black sweatpants, shorts or dance pants w/ white t-shirt, black tap #TA04,
black jazz shoes Capezio brand EJ2
Tiny Tumblers (Ages 4-6 yrs.)
An introduction to the fundamentals of acrobatics including flexibility, balance & basic tumbling skills!
Dance Attire: Any style pink or black leotard w/ pink, tan, or black convertible tights
*Recreational Classes offered for dancers ages 6 yrs. and up*
Dance Attire for Tap, Jazz, Musical Theater: female-Any style black leotard, black or tan tights,
black fitted dance shorts or leggings permitted
Male Dance Attire: Black dance pants, sweatpants or shorts, fitted white or black t-shirt (no logos)
Tap
A percussive form of dance where rhythm is the main focus. Techniques are taught to develop coordination,
speed, shading of sounds, as well as a better understanding of music.
Shoe requirement: ages 6-8 yr. classes - (girls) Capezio Brand BLACK color #3800 (boys) Black Tap #TA04
ages 9 and up: (girls & boys) Black SoDance brand Tap #TA05 (#TA04-child size)
Jazz
An upbeat style of dance that incorporates ballet technique and includes,
movement, kicks, jumps and turns.
Shoe requirement: (Girls & Boys) Black Capezio Brand #EJ2C(child) EJ2(adult)
Ballet
The foundation for all forms of dance. Strength, poise, alignment and flexibility
are skills that are acquired through these classes.
Dance Attire: Any style black leotard w/ pink tights, fitted black dance shorts are permitted
Male Dance Attire: Black dance pants, white or black fitted t-shirt (no logos)
Shoe Requirement: (female) Pink canvas split sole SoDanca Brand #SD16 (male) Black SoDanca Brand #SD16
Acrobatics
Acro Dance is the fusion of the artistic motion of dance and the athleticism of acrobatics,
incorporating fundamentals including flexibility, strength, balancing, limbering and tumbling.
Dance Attire: (female) Any style black leotard, black or tan convertible tights, black fitted dance shorts or leggings permitted
Male Dance Attire: Black dance pants, white or black fitted t-shirt (no logos)
Shoe requirements: None, bare feet w/convertible tan or black tights
Hip Hop
Breaking, locking, freestyle and grooving are some of the styles that fall
into this genre. All emphasize a music driven free-style movement. You're sure to learn some funky fresh moves!
Dance Attire: Any style dance apparel or street clothes that allow movement (No jeans)
Shoe requirement: Indoor light weight sneakers (OUTDOOR SNEAKERS ARE NOT ALLOWED ON THE STUDIO FLOOR)
A specific sneaker will be required at a later date when costume selection has been made.
Musical Theater
A form of theatrical performance that combines songs, spoken dialog, acting and dance.
Shoe requirement: ballet or jazz shoes to start (once costume has been determined a specific style shoe will be required)
COMPETITIVE PROGRAMS
Dancers interested in our competitive team programs must audition.
Classes offered include: ballet, technique/conditioning, tap, jazz, hip hop, lyrical, acro/acro tech
Pointe and Pre-Pointe - dancers are individually selected
Contemporary is only offered to our Elite team dancers at this time
Shoe requirements will be sent via email.
"CLASSIC DANCE COMPANY OF WNY, INC."
COMPETITION TEAM
Our company classes are broken down into groupings by age and/or level.
PREP TEAM (PRE-COMPETITION)
BROADWAY BABES (ages 5-7)
LOLLIPOPS (ages 7-9)
MINIPOPS (ages 9 and up)
SODAPOPS (age 10 and up)
SODA SQUAD (age 13 and up)
COMPANY REQUIREMENTS:
*Take a minimum of 4 classes per week (ballet, technique/conditioning, tap and jazz)
*Most company dancers take elective classes such as hip hop, lyrical and acro.
These classes are highly recommended but not required.
Attend 2-3 dance competitions
ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS ARE LISTED IN THE COMPANY AGREEMENT
Please check your email for the current shoe requirements.
ELITE TRAVEL TEAM
ELITE TEAM REQUIREMENTS
*Dancers must take a minimum of 10 classes weekly including the company jazz, tap, ballet, technique/conditioning, lyrical and hip hop classes. Additional classes include contemporary, production and an additional ballet class. Acrobatics is recommended but not required.
Dancers will then also be cast in additional choreography in different genres specific to their strengths.
*Attend a minimum of 2-3 dance conventions and a minimum of 3-4 competitions.
*Attend a National Finals
ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS ARE LISTED IN THE COMPANY AGREEMENT
There is a minimum required enrollment for a class to be held.
We reserve the right to cancel any class that does not meet the requirement.
Classes are 1 hour in length or 45 minutes in length.
We offer a recreational program as well as a competitive team program.
THE 2023-2024 CLASS SCHEDULE WILL BE AVAILABLE THROUGH
OUR REGISTRATION LINK.
RECREATIONAL PROGRAM
Dance with Me (18 months-3 yrs. w/ parent)
A parent accompanies their child in a fun class of creative movement, song and dance!
Simple stretches, balancing exercises and sing along with basic movement is a big hit with the toddlers!
Dance Attire: Any style/color dance outfit, pink ballet slippers
Boys: Sweat pants or shorts with a t-shirt, black ballet slippers or indoor sneakers
Mini Movers (Ages 3-5 yrs.) 1st/2nd year combo
A fun-filled class which offers tap and ballet. During this exciting class children are introduced to basic rhythm and
coordination skills in tap as well as learning the basic fundamentals of ballet technique.
Dance Attire: Pink leotard, tan or pink tights, Caramel color tap shoe Bailey Slipper Shop brand #9625,
pink ballet shoe Bloch Brand #SO249
Boys: Black dance pants, sweatpants or shorts w/ white t-shirt, black ballet shoes SoDanca Brand #SD16, black tap #TA04
Rising Stars (School age - Ages 5-6 yrs.)
This 60 minute class will consist of tap and jazz. Dancers will learn and perform dances for both genres.
Dance Attire: Black leotard, tan, pink or black tights, black tap shoes Capezio brand #3800C
black jazz shoes Capezio brand EJ2
Boys: Black sweatpants, shorts or dance pants w/ white t-shirt, black tap #TA04,
black jazz shoes Capezio brand EJ2
Tiny Tumblers (Ages 4-6 yrs.)
An introduction to the fundamentals of acrobatics including flexibility, balance & basic tumbling skills!
Dance Attire: Any style pink or black leotard w/ pink, tan, or black convertible tights
*Recreational Classes offered for dancers ages 6 yrs. and up*
Dance Attire for Tap, Jazz, Musical Theater: female-Any style black leotard, black or tan tights,
black fitted dance shorts or leggings permitted
Male Dance Attire: Black dance pants, sweatpants or shorts, fitted white or black t-shirt (no logos)
Tap
A percussive form of dance where rhythm is the main focus. Techniques are taught to develop coordination,
speed, shading of sounds, as well as a better understanding of music.
Shoe requirement: ages 6-8 yr. classes - (girls) Capezio Brand BLACK color #3800 (boys) Black Tap #TA04
ages 9 and up: (girls & boys) Black SoDance brand Tap #TA05 (#TA04-child size)
Jazz
An upbeat style of dance that incorporates ballet technique and includes,
movement, kicks, jumps and turns.
Shoe requirement: (Girls & Boys) Black Capezio Brand #EJ2C(child) EJ2(adult)
Ballet
The foundation for all forms of dance. Strength, poise, alignment and flexibility
are skills that are acquired through these classes.
Dance Attire: Any style black leotard w/ pink tights, fitted black dance shorts are permitted
Male Dance Attire: Black dance pants, white or black fitted t-shirt (no logos)
Shoe Requirement: (female) Pink canvas split sole SoDanca Brand #SD16 (male) Black SoDanca Brand #SD16
Acrobatics
Acro Dance is the fusion of the artistic motion of dance and the athleticism of acrobatics,
incorporating fundamentals including flexibility, strength, balancing, limbering and tumbling.
Dance Attire: (female) Any style black leotard, black or tan convertible tights, black fitted dance shorts or leggings permitted
Male Dance Attire: Black dance pants, white or black fitted t-shirt (no logos)
Shoe requirements: None, bare feet w/convertible tan or black tights
Hip Hop
Breaking, locking, freestyle and grooving are some of the styles that fall
into this genre. All emphasize a music driven free-style movement. You're sure to learn some funky fresh moves!
Dance Attire: Any style dance apparel or street clothes that allow movement (No jeans)
Shoe requirement: Indoor light weight sneakers (OUTDOOR SNEAKERS ARE NOT ALLOWED ON THE STUDIO FLOOR)
A specific sneaker will be required at a later date when costume selection has been made.
Musical Theater
A form of theatrical performance that combines songs, spoken dialog, acting and dance.
Shoe requirement: ballet or jazz shoes to start (once costume has been determined a specific style shoe will be required)
COMPETITIVE PROGRAMS
Dancers interested in our competitive team programs must audition.
Classes offered include: ballet, technique/conditioning, tap, jazz, hip hop, lyrical, acro/acro tech
Pointe and Pre-Pointe - dancers are individually selected
Contemporary is only offered to our Elite team dancers at this time
Shoe requirements will be sent via email.
"CLASSIC DANCE COMPANY OF WNY, INC."
COMPETITION TEAM
Our company classes are broken down into groupings by age and/or level.
PREP TEAM (PRE-COMPETITION)
BROADWAY BABES (ages 5-7)
LOLLIPOPS (ages 7-9)
MINIPOPS (ages 9 and up)
SODAPOPS (age 10 and up)
SODA SQUAD (age 13 and up)
COMPANY REQUIREMENTS:
*Take a minimum of 4 classes per week (ballet, technique/conditioning, tap and jazz)
*Most company dancers take elective classes such as hip hop, lyrical and acro.
These classes are highly recommended but not required.
Attend 2-3 dance competitions
ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS ARE LISTED IN THE COMPANY AGREEMENT
Please check your email for the current shoe requirements.
ELITE TRAVEL TEAM
ELITE TEAM REQUIREMENTS
*Dancers must take a minimum of 10 classes weekly including the company jazz, tap, ballet, technique/conditioning, lyrical and hip hop classes. Additional classes include contemporary, production and an additional ballet class. Acrobatics is recommended but not required.
Dancers will then also be cast in additional choreography in different genres specific to their strengths.
*Attend a minimum of 2-3 dance conventions and a minimum of 3-4 competitions.
*Attend a National Finals
ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS ARE LISTED IN THE COMPANY AGREEMENT