Class Type Descriptions

Ballet/Pointe
Ballet classes at Spotlight Vermont range from beginning ballet technique through pointe and variations for the more advanced ballet dancer. Each class starts with barre exercises followed by center and ballet combinations.

Ballet is the foundation of almost all modern-day dance disciplines. Our instructors will be able to help you or your dancer choose a suitable ballet class for your level and experience.

NYC Jazz
NYC or Broadway-style jazz teaches choreography and show-stopping stage presence. With a focus on learning song-and-dance numbers from various musical productions, past and present, Broadway or NYC Jazz is an excellent class for students interested in Musical Theater.

Contemporary/Lyrical/Modern
Spotlight Vermont offers a range of contemporary, lyrical, and modern classes. These classes start at age seven following into adulthood. Contemporary and Modern dance are great additions to a dancer’s skillset because they go far beyond physical technique, exploring freedom of expression, interpretation of music, principles of fall and recovery, control, breathing, balance and contraction/release. Lyrical dancers find themselves leaning on their ballet and jazz technique but with a twist, allowing them to move with emotion in telling a story.

Hip Hop
Get in tune with the basics of hip hop culture, music and movement in Spotlight Vermont’s hip hop classes. These classes start at eight years old and grow with the dancer into high school. Our hip hop classes are geared toward teaching students basic hip hop steps, beats, and rhythms such as poppin’, locking, and breaking, as well as freestyle movement.

Jazz
Jazz dance combines many styles and techniques, from ethnic and contemporary dance to ballet. Our jazz classes teach basic jazz dance combinations, terminology and style with an emphasis on proper technique, alignment and movement quality. These classes are great for all ages and are great fun too!

Tap
Tap is a style of American dance involving percussive footwork and rhythms. Our tap classes stress the basics of tap (shuffle, dig, scuff, chug, etc.) while teaching musicality and rhythm. Try tap for fun and fitness. Our classes range from 3 years to adult with many different experience levels.

Combination Classes
Spotlight Vermont offers a selection of combination classes for our younger dancers, such as: Ballet/Tap, Ballet/Jazz, Ballet/Lyrical, Tap/Jazz, Contemporary Jazz/Tap, Creative/Ballet, Ballet/Modern Jazz, Ballet/Tap/Tumble, Street Jazz/Hip Hop, and More!!

STA
The Spotlight Theatre Academy (STA) includes an integrated program of study and performance in voice, stage and screen acting, dance and theatre arts for middle and high school-age students, as well as a growing complement of adult classes. Whether your goal is the Broadway stage or more confidence and success in auditioning for your school or community theatre group, we have a class for you. To learn more about STA click here.

Burlesque

Welcome to Journey Into Burlesque! Vie (they/them) facilitates adult classes inspired by the Art of Burlesque with choreography that will help you connect with the powerful and sexy dancer within yourself. The goal of every class is to create an uplifting and inclusive space for you to develop confidence, build a positive relationship with your body, and discover parts of yourself that desire to come out and play. This class is community building and VERY supportive! Vie is dedicated to helping others cultivate joy, explore sensuality through movement and the art of the Burlesque “tease”, celebrate diversity, and invite opportunities to explore imagination.

Whether you are new to Burlesque or a seasoned performer, this is a fun opportunity to journey into the exciting world of Burlesque-style dance together.