Classes
The M2 Dance faculty provides its students with a uniform technical dance foundation steeped in classical and ballet and jazz disciplines, the studio encourages students to explore a diverse, broad education. M2 Dance Center’s teachers are trained in variety of styles ranging from the Vaganova and Checetti schools of ballet, to Chicago’s own Giordano’s jazz, as well as early American modern disciplines including Martha Graham and Lester Horton. Beyond the classical and modern education, many of M2’s teachers have competed and have also been a part of championship dance teams that enables them to provide a fresh dance vocabulary including today’s popular hip hop.
Tot I (Ages 3-4)
The emphasis for this age group is to introduce them to Ballet and body movement. This 45 minute class also focuses on various rhythm exercises as well as elementary classroom etiquette.
Tot II (ages 5-6)
The emphasis for this age group is to introduce them to Ballet and body movement. This 45-minute class also focuses on various rhythm exercises as well as elementary classroom etiquette.
Pre-Ballet/ Pre Jazz (ages 6-8)
The emphasis for this age group is to introduce them to body movement with basic positions of the arms and feet in ballet and jazz. It is a one-hour class that is the perfect transition from our tot classes. Emphasis will be placed on moving to the rhythm of the music, correct technique, and classroom etiquette.
Hip-Hop I Beg. (Ages 7 & up) II Int. (ages 10-14) III Adv. (ages 15 and up)
Hip Hop is designed to be fun, exciting, and challenging at any age. It focuses on the latest dance steps, incorporating rhythm and fluidity, strongly emphasizing urban styles. Enrollment in ballet and jazz is strongly recommended to ensure a well rounded dance experience.
Jazz (Ages 8 & up) Levels I-V
Our most popular class! This class introduces jazz technique and modern movements with the use of warm-up, isolation movements, and floor work progressions. Individual style and performance will be emphasized while studying different styles of jazz technique.
Turns /Leaps (Ages 8 & up) Levels I-V
Created with the dance team dancer in mind, this specialty class is a wonderful compliment to a weekly ballet or jazz class. Flexibility and correct placement of turns and leaps will be emphasized, as well as number of rotations and height of jumps.
Ballet (Ages 8 & up) Levels I-V
This class is where it all begins. In all levels, dancers will learn to utilize ballet technique, terminology, fluidity, and flexibility to become graceful, efficient dancers. Correct posture and body alignment will heavily influence this technique. We stress the fundamentals necessary to safely advance in all forms of dance.
Pointe
By recommendation only. The emphasis is on strengthening and stretching, while advancing in ballet technique. Pointe students are deeply encouraged to take one to two additional demi-pointe classes.
Acro
This class is where it all begins. In all levels, dancers will learn to utilize ballet technique, terminology, fluidity, and flexibility to become graceful, efficient dancers. Correct posture and body alignment will heavily influence this technique. We stress the fundamentals necessary to safely advance in all forms of dance.
