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CLASSES

Recreational Classes 2 - 8

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INTRO TO DANCE
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Combo 1 & Combo 2 - These classes are an introductory level class that will feature both ballet and tap technique. It is a great option to ease into either style, or enjoy current styles you already love! Dancers will need both ballet and tap shoes​.

Dress Code: Leotard, Tights, Tan Tap Shoes, Pink Ballet Shoes. Please purchase all shoes through EPAC.

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BALLET/TAP
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This class is geared toward dancers who have taken the Intro to Dance classes and would like to further explore the Tap and Ballet styles. They will focus on using the fundamentals they learned in the Intro class to excel and advance their technique.

Dress Code: Leotard, Tights, Tan Tap Shoes, Ballet Shoes. Please purchase all shoes through EPAC.

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​MUSICAL THEATER JAZZ
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This class introduces dance forms found in musical theatre, incorporating elements of ballet, jazz, and modern. Learn the Broadway Jazz styles influenced by your favorite Broadway shows!

Dress Code: Leotard & Tights or EPAC Tank Top or T-Shirt, Black Leggings or Shorts, Tan Jazz Shoe. Please purchase all shoes through EPAC.

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CHEER DANCE/TUMBLE
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This fun and exciting class incorporates cheering, jazz and tumbling. Dancers will learn the foundation of cheer techniques, while also focusing on their jazz strengths and tumbling tricks.

Dress Code: Leotard & Tights or EPAC Tank Top or T-Shirt, Black Leggings or Shorts, Tan Jazz Shoe. Please purchase all shoes through EPAC.

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TINY TUMBLERS
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This class offers young children an introduction to the fundamentals of tumbling that will provide the building blocks necessary for their potential development in dance, tumbling and overall fitness. By learning the benefits of flexibility, balance, strength, and body control inherent in all aspects of tumbling.

Dress Code: EPAC Tank Top or T-Shirt with Black Leggings or Shorts, Barefoot.

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HIP HOP/TUMBLE
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This is a fun creative movement class with a dash of tumbling, jazz, hip hop and swag for your tiny dancers to become comfortable & confident on the dance floor.

Dress Code: EPAC Tank Top or T-Shirt with Black Leggings or Shorts, Grey Sequin Sneakers. Please purchase all shoes through EPAC.

 

Recreational Classes 8+

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LYRICAL & TAP
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This hour and a half class focuses on both contemporary and ballet techniques, along with tap and musicality.

Dress Code: Leotard, Tights, Black Tap Shoes and Pirouette Shoes. Please purchase all shoes through EPAC.

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JAZZ
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Jazz dance is an exploration of style and presentation. Classes emphasize musicality and body alignment, conditioning, stretch and strengthening, rhythm and stylization as well as fun and innovative choreography.

Dress Code: Leotard & Tights or EPAC Tank Top or T-Shirt, Black Leggings or Shorts, Tan Jazz Shoe. Please purchase all shoes through EPAC.

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TAP
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This dynamic course will promote the development of core tap skills and teach musicality to dancers.

Dress Code: EPAC Tank Top or T-Shirt with Black Leggings or Shorts, Black Tap Shoes. Please purchase all shoes through EPAC.

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HIP-HOP
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This class incorporates a variety of old and new urban dance styles. The dancing represents body movements that go with the beat and rhythm of hip hop music. Hip-hop dancing is very dynamic and helps the dancers improve coordination.

Dress Code: EPAC Tank Top or T-Shirt with Black Leggings or Shorts, Black Hip Hop Sneakers. Please purchase all shoes through EPAC.

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ACRO/TUMBLE
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This class teaches the fundamentals of acrobatic technique to help increase flexibility, strength, balance, coordination, endurance, body awareness, self-discipline, and confidence. Classes focus on proper hand and body placement, while learning new acrobatic and tumbling tricks.

Dress Code: EPAC Tank Top or T-Shirt with Black Leggings or Shorts, Barefoot.

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MUSICAL THEATER JAZZ
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This class introduces dance forms found in musical theatre, incorporating elements of ballet, jazz, and modern. Learn the Broadway Jazz styles influenced by your favorite Broadway shows!

Dress Code: Leotard & Tights or EPAC Tank Top or T-Shirt, Black Leggings or Shorts, Tan Jazz Shoe.

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LYRICAL/CONTEMPORARY
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This class combines ballet and modern techniques with musical and emotional expression with a strong focus on musicality and self-expression.

Dress Code: Leotard & Tights or EPAC Tank Top or T-Shirt, Black Leggings or Shorts & Pirouette Shoes.

 

Company Classes

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​​OUR COMPANY CLASSES INCLUDE:
  • BALLET
  • TAP
  • JAZZ
  • LEAPS & TURNS
  • HIP HOP
  • CONTEMPORARY
  • ACRO/TUMBLING
  • ​​PBT

These classes are by audition only and are required for our company dancers. If you are interested or have any questions regarding our Competition Team, please email us at [email protected].

​DRESS CODE:
Females
Hip Hop: Leotard and/or fitted top (or EPAC tank top) with sweatpants/leggings. Hair up.
Tap: Leotard and tights or fitted top (or EPAC tank top) with leggings or shorts. Hair up.
Jazz/Leaps & Turns: Leotard and tights or fitted top, sports bra, or EPAC tank top with leggings or shorts. Hair up.
Contemporary: Leotard and tights or fitted top (or EPAC tank top) with leggings or shorts. Hair up.
Acro: Leotard and tights or fitted top, sports bra, or EPAC tank top with leggings or shorts. Hair up.
Ballet & PBT: Black leotard and pink tights (not tan). Hair in a bun.
Saturday Rehearsal: Any dance or athletic fitted clothing. (Any color)
 
Males
Hip Hop: EPAC or fitted tank/tee with black shorts or pants.
Tap: EPAC or fitted tank/tee with black shorts or pants.
Jazz/Leaps & Turns: EPAC or fitted tank/tee with black shorts or pants.
Acro: EPAC or fitted tank/tee with black shorts or pants.
Ballet & PBT: Black fitted shirt with black tights.
Saturday Rehearsal: Any dance or athletic fitted clothing. (Any color)
OFFICE HOURS
MONDAY - THURSDAY: 3:30 - 7:30 PM
FRIDAY: 3:30 - 6:30 PM
Saturday: 8 AM - 1 PM
​Sunday: CLOSED
2285 South Avenue
Scotch Plains, NJ 07076
(908) 264-7805
​[email protected]
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