Class Information
CASSOD offers classes for all ages and skill levels. Students are placed in a class that suits their prior dance knowledge to enhance their educational experience. Keep in mind that a student MAY be placed in different levels for different classes.
Pre-Ballet/Creative Movement
For ages 2.5 – 4.5 to develop motor skills, rhythm, coordination, and a sense of working with others in a classroom atmosphere.
Ballet/Jazz Combo
A program for 5 and 6-year-olds combining ½ hour ballet and ½ hour jazz. This allows the young dancer to experience basic ballet and jazz technique and introduces barre work using center floor. The jazz class allows the dancer to express themselves while it introduces a freestyle form of dance combining rhythm, coordination, strength, and emotion to a more popular beat of music.
Ballet/Tap Combo
A program for 4.5 to 7-year-olds combining ½ hour ballet and ½ hour tap. This allows the young dancer to experience basic ballet technique and tap skills. Students will be introduced to barre work using center floor, and learn foundational tap steps and sounds.
Ballet/Jazz Combo (Level 1)
For the 7 to 10-year-old, while similar to the 5-6 year old combo class, this class includes both French and Cecchetti techniques taught in the ballet class and introduces Hip–Hop–Funk dance in the Jazz class.
Ballet
A combination of barre, progression, and center work. Balance, poise, grace, and alignment become learned skills for the student as the foundation for appropriate dance training is set in place. For students 7 years of age and up.
Jazz
A freestyle form of dance training combining rhythm, coordination, strength, and emotion for students 7 years of age to adult.
Tap
Ages 5 and up. A rhythmic study of dance developing an appreciation for music, timing, coordination, and footwork.
Contemporary
Ages 7 and up. A new-age style of dance that incorporates classical, modern, and jazz techniques that includes unpredictable changes in rhythm, speed, and direction.
Hip-Hop
Ages 5 and up. A style of movement characterized by modern techniques executed to hip-hop music and several sub-styles of dance.
Acrobatics
Ages 5 and up. An exciting and fun way of introducing gymnastic technique, consisting of floor work, stretching, and tumbling.
Pointe
Ages 11 and up. Students must have at least 4 years of ballet training in order to audition. Offered to students developed in strength, coordination, and knowledge of ballet.
Competition Class
Competitive dance teams are available for students 8 and up who wish to showcase their talents at various venues during competition season. CASSOD Competitive Dance Team has placed in competitions for the last 25 years. Students must audition for a place on CASSOD’s competitive dance team.
Adult Classes
Motivating and exciting classes are available for adults (18+) looking for a healthy way to feel good about themselves. Adult classes for the 2025-2026 season will be announced soon.