2025 - 2026 Company Audition
2025 - 2026 Company Audition
The Premier Student Ensemble of the TMJ School of Dance
The TMJ School of Dance Company is the official student performance ensemble and ambassador of the TMJ School of Dance, showcasing the most advanced talent from our Professional Division. Designed for passionate and disciplined young artists, the Company provides a professional environment rooted in artistic excellence, cultural storytelling, and preparation for careers in concert dance.
Under the visionary leadership of school founder Terrance M. Johnson, the Company has emerged as a trailblazing youth ensemble, premiering original repertory works to captivated audiences.
Company Members Benefit From:
• Full access to an unlimited schedule of weekly training classes.
• Local and regional performance opportunities
• Participation in scholarship and pre-professional dance conferences
• Four major concert productions each season
• Personalized mentorship and professional readiness coaching
• Regional and national competition participation
Company Membership Requirements
Age Eligibility:
• Dancers must be between the ages of 8–17.
Audition Process:
• Admission to the Company is by audition only, with successful candidates selected for a one-year contract season.
Training Requirements
• Company dancers must be enrolled in the Professional Division, in either (YP I) or (YP II).
• A minimum of 12 hours of weekly training is required.
• Mandatory enrollment in the following disciplines:
Classical Ballet
Lester Horton Technique
Cultural Dance Forms
• Training takes place Monday through Wednesday, from 5:30 PM to 9:00 PM.
Rehearsal Requirements
• Company classes and rehearsals are held every Saturday, from 1:00 PM to 5:00 PM.
• All members must attend:
Company Class from 1:00 PM to 2:30 PM
Company Rehearsals from 2:30 PM to 5:00 PM, based on casting
The Premier Student Ensemble of the TMJ School of Dance
The TMJ School of Dance Company is the official student performance ensemble and ambassador of the TMJ School of Dance, showcasing the most advanced talent from our Professional Division. Designed for passionate and disciplined young artists, the Company provides a professional environment rooted in artistic excellence, cultural storytelling, and preparation for careers in concert dance.
Under the visionary leadership of school founder Terrance M. Johnson, the Company has emerged as a trailblazing youth ensemble, premiering original repertory works to captivated audiences.
Company Members Benefit From:
• Full access to an unlimited schedule of weekly training classes.
• Local and regional performance opportunities
• Participation in scholarship and pre-professional dance conferences
• Four major concert productions each season
• Personalized mentorship and professional readiness coaching
• Regional and national competition participation
Company Membership Requirements
Age Eligibility:
• Dancers must be between the ages of 8–17.
Audition Process:
• Admission to the Company is by audition only, with successful candidates selected for a one-year contract season.
Training Requirements
• Company dancers must be enrolled in the Professional Division, in either (YP I) or (YP II).
• A minimum of 12 hours of weekly training is required.
• Mandatory enrollment in the following disciplines:
Classical Ballet
Lester Horton Technique
Cultural Dance Forms
• Training takes place Monday through Wednesday, from 5:30 PM to 9:00 PM.
Rehearsal Requirements
• Company classes and rehearsals are held every Saturday, from 1:00 PM to 5:00 PM.
• All members must attend:
Company Class from 1:00 PM to 2:30 PM
Company Rehearsals from 2:30 PM to 5:00 PM, based on casting
Saturday
1:00 PM to 5:00 PM
1:00 PM to 5:00 PM
Studio 5
Alpha Midway Studios
Alpha Midway Studios
2025 - 2026 Training Year - Dallas, TX
YP I - PBT
YP I – Progressing Ballet Technique (PBT)
Professional Division | 30 Minutes
YP I PBT is a structured 30-minute conditioning class tailored for advanced beginner dancers, following the internationally acclaimed Progressing Ballet Technique (PBT) curriculum. This innovative program uses ballet-specific, muscle memory–based training to strengthen the core, improve alignment, increase flexibility, and support technical control across all dance disciplines.
This class plays a vital role in enhancing overall technique, supporting injury prevention, and developing postural awareness. It also serves as an effective tool for injury rehabilitation and body conditioning.
Class Objectives:
• Strengthen core stability and muscular control
• Improve posture, alignment, and weight placement
• Enhance flexibility, balance, and coordination
• Increase awareness of safe practices and injury prevention
This course is a core requirement for all YP dancers and an essential component of the TMJ School of Dance Professional Division curriculum.
Required Dance Tools:
• 1 Large Exercise Ball (55cm–65cm based on height)
• 3 Fusion Balls
• 1 Massage Ball
• 10 ft TheraBand
• Yoga Mat
Class Dress Code
Girls & Boys:
• Black leotard
• Black dance shorts
• Black crew socks
YP I – Progressing Ballet Technique (PBT)
Professional Division | 30 Minutes
YP I PBT is a structured 30-minute conditioning class tailored for advanced beginner dancers, following the internationally acclaimed Progressing Ballet Technique (PBT) curriculum. This innovative program uses ballet-specific, muscle memory–based training to strengthen the core, improve alignment, increase flexibility, and support technical control across all dance disciplines.
This class plays a vital role in enhancing overall technique, supporting injury prevention, and developing postural awareness. It also serves as an effective tool for injury rehabilitation and body conditioning.
Class Objectives:
• Strengthen core stability and muscular control
• Improve posture, alignment, and weight placement
• Enhance flexibility, balance, and coordination
• Increase awareness of safe practices and injury prevention
This course is a core requirement for all YP dancers and an essential component of the TMJ School of Dance Professional Division curriculum.
Required Dance Tools:
• 1 Large Exercise Ball (55cm–65cm based on height)
• 3 Fusion Balls
• 1 Massage Ball
• 10 ft TheraBand
• Yoga Mat
Class Dress Code
Girls & Boys:
• Black leotard
• Black dance shorts
• Black crew socks
Monday
5:30 PM to 6:00 PM
5:30 PM to 6:00 PM
Studio 4
Alpha Midway Studios
Alpha Midway Studios
YP II - Conditioning & Injury Prevention
YP II – Conditioning & Injury Prevention
Professional Division | 30 Minutes
YP II Conditioning & Injury Prevention is an intensive 30-minute training course designed for intermediate to advanced-intermediate dancers. Building upon the foundation established in YP I, this class emphasizes cross-training, advanced conditioning, and anatomical precision to support physical longevity and high-level performance.
Students will engage in a rigorous curriculum that integrates stability work, resistance training, and recovery techniques tailored to the physical demands of pre-professional dance training. The course promotes injury prevention, body awareness, and functional strength to meet the expectations of challenging choreography and performance schedules.
Key Focus Areas:
• Advanced core and pelvic stability
• Dance-specific strength and resistance conditioning
• Fascia release and mobility protocols
• Recovery strategies for high-impact movement
• Technique-based movement analysis
• Personalized maintenance routines for sustained performance
Enrollment Requirements:
• Minimum of one (1) year of prior dance training
• Placement by faculty assessment
This course is a required component of the TMJ School of Dance Professional Division and supports student growth across all technique and performance classes.
Class Dress Code
Girls & Boys:
• Black leotard
• Black dance shorts
• Black crew socks
YP II – Conditioning & Injury Prevention
Professional Division | 30 Minutes
YP II Conditioning & Injury Prevention is an intensive 30-minute training course designed for intermediate to advanced-intermediate dancers. Building upon the foundation established in YP I, this class emphasizes cross-training, advanced conditioning, and anatomical precision to support physical longevity and high-level performance.
Students will engage in a rigorous curriculum that integrates stability work, resistance training, and recovery techniques tailored to the physical demands of pre-professional dance training. The course promotes injury prevention, body awareness, and functional strength to meet the expectations of challenging choreography and performance schedules.
Key Focus Areas:
• Advanced core and pelvic stability
• Dance-specific strength and resistance conditioning
• Fascia release and mobility protocols
• Recovery strategies for high-impact movement
• Technique-based movement analysis
• Personalized maintenance routines for sustained performance
Enrollment Requirements:
• Minimum of one (1) year of prior dance training
• Placement by faculty assessment
This course is a required component of the TMJ School of Dance Professional Division and supports student growth across all technique and performance classes.
Class Dress Code
Girls & Boys:
• Black leotard
• Black dance shorts
• Black crew socks
Monday
5:30 PM to 6:00 PM
5:30 PM to 6:00 PM
Studio 5
Alpha Midway Studios
Alpha Midway Studios
YP I - Ballet
YP I – Classical Ballet
Professional Division | 90 Minutes
The YP I Classical Ballet class is a focused and foundational 90-minute session designed for advanced beginner to intermediate-level dancers in the Professional Division. This course introduces students to the history, vocabulary, and disciplined practice of classical ballet, with dedicated instruction in alignment, foot articulation, musicality, and expressive movement.
Training includes both barre and center work, allowing dancers to build strength, control, and artistry. As a core component of the TMJ School of Dance curriculum, this class supports continued technical advancement and prepares students for progression through our ballet levels.
Class Objectives:
• Build foundational ballet technique and alignment
• Strengthen vocabulary and coordination
• Enhance musicality and performance quality
• Establish classroom discipline and focus
Enrollment Requirements:
• Minimum of one year of prior ballet training
• Placement determined by level assessment
Class Dress Code
Girls:
• Black leotard
• Pink alignment belt
• Flesh-tone or pink ballet tights
• Flesh-tone or pink ballet shoes
Boys:
• Black fitted leotard or shirt
• Black footed tights
• Black ballet shoes
YP I – Classical Ballet
Professional Division | 90 Minutes
The YP I Classical Ballet class is a focused and foundational 90-minute session designed for advanced beginner to intermediate-level dancers in the Professional Division. This course introduces students to the history, vocabulary, and disciplined practice of classical ballet, with dedicated instruction in alignment, foot articulation, musicality, and expressive movement.
Training includes both barre and center work, allowing dancers to build strength, control, and artistry. As a core component of the TMJ School of Dance curriculum, this class supports continued technical advancement and prepares students for progression through our ballet levels.
Class Objectives:
• Build foundational ballet technique and alignment
• Strengthen vocabulary and coordination
• Enhance musicality and performance quality
• Establish classroom discipline and focus
Enrollment Requirements:
• Minimum of one year of prior ballet training
• Placement determined by level assessment
Class Dress Code
Girls:
• Black leotard
• Pink alignment belt
• Flesh-tone or pink ballet tights
• Flesh-tone or pink ballet shoes
Boys:
• Black fitted leotard or shirt
• Black footed tights
• Black ballet shoes
Monday
6:00 PM to 7:30 PM
6:00 PM to 7:30 PM
Studio 5
Alpha Midway Studios
Alpha Midway Studios
YP II - Horton
YP II – Lester Horton Technique
Professional Division | 90 Minutes
YP II Horton is an intensive 90-minute class for intermediate to advanced-intermediate dancers with a solid foundation in the Lester Horton Modern Dance Technique. Building upon the fundamentals introduced in YP I, this course deepens technical proficiency, dynamic versatility, and expressive range through complex combinations and extended movement studies.
Dancers will refine their understanding of Horton’s codified vocabulary while enhancing control, fluidity, and performance presence. The curriculum is designed to prepare students for the demands of modern repertory and professional-level concert dance.
Class Focus Areas:
• Advanced Horton Warm-Up Series
• Extended Fortification Studies and Preludes
• Balance Studies for sustained control and smooth transitions
• Complex across-the-floor progressions
• Dynamic contrast and musical phrasing in performance
This course supports mastery of Horton’s stylistic nuance and is directly aligned with the repertory and standards of leading companies such as Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater.
Enrollment Requirements:
• Successful completion of YP I Horton or equivalent training
• Placement by level assessment
This course is a required component of the TMJ School of Dance Professional Division.
Class Dress Code
Girls:
• Black leotard
• Black leggings
• Bare feet (no socks or shoes)
Boys:
• Black leotard or fitted shirt
• Black leggings or footless tights
• Bare feet (no socks or shoes)
YP II – Lester Horton Technique
Professional Division | 90 Minutes
YP II Horton is an intensive 90-minute class for intermediate to advanced-intermediate dancers with a solid foundation in the Lester Horton Modern Dance Technique. Building upon the fundamentals introduced in YP I, this course deepens technical proficiency, dynamic versatility, and expressive range through complex combinations and extended movement studies.
Dancers will refine their understanding of Horton’s codified vocabulary while enhancing control, fluidity, and performance presence. The curriculum is designed to prepare students for the demands of modern repertory and professional-level concert dance.
Class Focus Areas:
• Advanced Horton Warm-Up Series
• Extended Fortification Studies and Preludes
• Balance Studies for sustained control and smooth transitions
• Complex across-the-floor progressions
• Dynamic contrast and musical phrasing in performance
This course supports mastery of Horton’s stylistic nuance and is directly aligned with the repertory and standards of leading companies such as Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater.
Enrollment Requirements:
• Successful completion of YP I Horton or equivalent training
• Placement by level assessment
This course is a required component of the TMJ School of Dance Professional Division.
Class Dress Code
Girls:
• Black leotard
• Black leggings
• Bare feet (no socks or shoes)
Boys:
• Black leotard or fitted shirt
• Black leggings or footless tights
• Bare feet (no socks or shoes)
Monday
6:00 PM to 7:30 PM
6:00 PM to 7:30 PM
Studio 4
Alpha Midway Studios
Alpha Midway Studios
YP I - Acro
YP I – Acrobatics
Professional Division | 45 Minutes
YP I Acrobatics is a high-energy, skill-building class that blends foundational tumbling techniques with classical dance principles. Designed for advanced beginner to intermediate dancers, this 45-minute session emphasizes strength, flexibility, coordination, and control, all within a safe and supportive environment.
Students will develop confidence and discipline as they build core acrobatic skills that enhance both their technical vocabulary and overall stage presence.
Core Skills Include:
• Forward and backward rolls
• Cartwheels and round-offs
• Front and back walkovers
• Aerial preparation drills
• Safe spotting techniques and alignment
Instruction is thoughtfully structured to prioritize safety, encourage progressive skill development, and support proper execution—ensuring students grow as both acrobats and expressive dancers.
Enrollment Requirements:
• Minimum of one (1) year of prior dance training
• Placement by faculty assessment
This course is a required component of the TMJ School of Dance Professional Division and supports versatility in both concert and commercial choreography.
Class Dress Code
Girls:
• Black leotard
• Black dance shorts
• Barefoot (no socks or shoes)
Boys:
• Black leotard or fitted shirt
• Black dance shorts
• Barefoot (no socks or shoes)
YP I – Acrobatics
Professional Division | 45 Minutes
YP I Acrobatics is a high-energy, skill-building class that blends foundational tumbling techniques with classical dance principles. Designed for advanced beginner to intermediate dancers, this 45-minute session emphasizes strength, flexibility, coordination, and control, all within a safe and supportive environment.
Students will develop confidence and discipline as they build core acrobatic skills that enhance both their technical vocabulary and overall stage presence.
Core Skills Include:
• Forward and backward rolls
• Cartwheels and round-offs
• Front and back walkovers
• Aerial preparation drills
• Safe spotting techniques and alignment
Instruction is thoughtfully structured to prioritize safety, encourage progressive skill development, and support proper execution—ensuring students grow as both acrobats and expressive dancers.
Enrollment Requirements:
• Minimum of one (1) year of prior dance training
• Placement by faculty assessment
This course is a required component of the TMJ School of Dance Professional Division and supports versatility in both concert and commercial choreography.
Class Dress Code
Girls:
• Black leotard
• Black dance shorts
• Barefoot (no socks or shoes)
Boys:
• Black leotard or fitted shirt
• Black dance shorts
• Barefoot (no socks or shoes)
Monday
7:30 PM to 8:15 PM
7:30 PM to 8:15 PM
Studio 4
Alpha Midway Studios
Alpha Midway Studios
YP II - Jazz
YP II – Jazz
Professional Division | 45 Minutes
YP II Jazz is a fast-paced, technique-driven 45-minute class designed for intermediate to advanced-level dancers who have successfully completed YP I or placed through faculty assessment. This class expands on foundational jazz techniques with greater emphasis on performance quality, technical control, and stylistic versatility.
Dancers will be challenged to refine their execution, expand their movement vocabulary, and adapt to a range of jazz idioms, all while building confidence and stage presence.
Class Structure Includes:
• Advanced warm-up sequences and isolations
• Center floor drills focused on power, precision, and control
• Complex across-the-floor progressions
• Strength, flexibility, and endurance conditioning
• Advanced turns, leaps, and pirouettes
• Introduction to jazz sub-genres including lyrical, funk, and musical theater
YP II dancers are expected to demonstrate maturity in their movement choices, musical interpretation, and performance dynamics. This course prepares students for both concert dance opportunities and commercial performance settings.
Enrollment Requirements:
• Successful completion of YP I Jazz or
• Placement by faculty assessment
This course is a required component of the TMJ School of Dance Professional Division.
Class Dress Code
Girls:
• Black leotard
• Black leggings
• Flesh-tone tights
• Nude jazz shoes
Boys:
• Black leotard or fitted shirt
• Black jazz pants
• Black crew socks
• Black jazz shoes
YP II – Jazz
Professional Division | 45 Minutes
YP II Jazz is a fast-paced, technique-driven 45-minute class designed for intermediate to advanced-level dancers who have successfully completed YP I or placed through faculty assessment. This class expands on foundational jazz techniques with greater emphasis on performance quality, technical control, and stylistic versatility.
Dancers will be challenged to refine their execution, expand their movement vocabulary, and adapt to a range of jazz idioms, all while building confidence and stage presence.
Class Structure Includes:
• Advanced warm-up sequences and isolations
• Center floor drills focused on power, precision, and control
• Complex across-the-floor progressions
• Strength, flexibility, and endurance conditioning
• Advanced turns, leaps, and pirouettes
• Introduction to jazz sub-genres including lyrical, funk, and musical theater
YP II dancers are expected to demonstrate maturity in their movement choices, musical interpretation, and performance dynamics. This course prepares students for both concert dance opportunities and commercial performance settings.
Enrollment Requirements:
• Successful completion of YP I Jazz or
• Placement by faculty assessment
This course is a required component of the TMJ School of Dance Professional Division.
Class Dress Code
Girls:
• Black leotard
• Black leggings
• Flesh-tone tights
• Nude jazz shoes
Boys:
• Black leotard or fitted shirt
• Black jazz pants
• Black crew socks
• Black jazz shoes
Monday
7:30 PM to 8:15 PM
7:30 PM to 8:15 PM
Studio 4
Alpha Midway Studios
Alpha Midway Studios
YP I - Jazz
YP I – Jazz
Professional Division | 45 Minutes
YP I Jazz is a vibrant, high-energy 45-minute class designed for advanced beginner to intermediate-level dancers. This course introduces students to the foundational principles and progressive techniques of jazz dance, emphasizing musicality, rhythm, physical precision, and expressive stage presence.
Students develop the technical skills and performance qualities necessary for both classical and commercial jazz styles, building a strong base that enhances versatility across dance genres.
Class Structure Includes:
• Aerobic warm-up and jazz isolations
• Center floor movement studies
• Across-the-floor progressions
• Stretch and flexibility training
• Turns, leaps, and pirouette development
• Core strength and leg extension conditioning
Through this curriculum, dancers enhance their stamina, coordination, and personal style while establishing proper form and technique.
Enrollment Requirements:
• Minimum of one (1) year of prior dance training
• Placement by faculty assessment
This course is a core requirement of the TMJ School of Dance Professional Division.
Class Dress Code
Girls:
• Black leotard
• Black leggings
• Flesh-tone tights
• Nude jazz shoes
Boys:
• Black leotard or fitted shirt
• Black jazz pants
• Black crew socks
• Black jazz shoes
YP I – Jazz
Professional Division | 45 Minutes
YP I Jazz is a vibrant, high-energy 45-minute class designed for advanced beginner to intermediate-level dancers. This course introduces students to the foundational principles and progressive techniques of jazz dance, emphasizing musicality, rhythm, physical precision, and expressive stage presence.
Students develop the technical skills and performance qualities necessary for both classical and commercial jazz styles, building a strong base that enhances versatility across dance genres.
Class Structure Includes:
• Aerobic warm-up and jazz isolations
• Center floor movement studies
• Across-the-floor progressions
• Stretch and flexibility training
• Turns, leaps, and pirouette development
• Core strength and leg extension conditioning
Through this curriculum, dancers enhance their stamina, coordination, and personal style while establishing proper form and technique.
Enrollment Requirements:
• Minimum of one (1) year of prior dance training
• Placement by faculty assessment
This course is a core requirement of the TMJ School of Dance Professional Division.
Class Dress Code
Girls:
• Black leotard
• Black leggings
• Flesh-tone tights
• Nude jazz shoes
Boys:
• Black leotard or fitted shirt
• Black jazz pants
• Black crew socks
• Black jazz shoes
Monday
8:15 PM to 9:00 PM
8:15 PM to 9:00 PM
Studio 4
Alpha Midway Studios
Alpha Midway Studios
YP II - Acro
YP II – Acrobatics
Professional Division | 45 Minutes
YP II Acrobatics is an advanced-level 45-minute training session designed for intermediate to advanced-intermediate dancers. Building upon the foundational skills developed in YP I, this course introduces more complex tumbling, partner work, and strength-based conditioning that supports acrobatic integration into choreography.
Students will refine their control, agility, and spatial awareness while learning how to safely execute advanced movements and adapt them for stage performance and competition.
Class Focus Includes:
• Back handsprings and aerial variations
• Tumbling passes with multiple skill connections
• Partnered lifts, balances, and counterweight work
• Core strength and flexibility conditioning
• Dance-acro transitions and choreographic integration
The class emphasizes technical precision, safety, and expressive execution, preparing dancers for the physical and artistic demands of advanced choreography and concert performance.
Enrollment Requirements:
• Successful completion of YP I Acrobatics
• Or placement by faculty assessment
This course is a required component of the TMJ School of Dance Professional Division and supports the development of highly versatile, performance-ready artists.
Class Dress Code
Girls:
• Black leotard
• Black dance shorts
• Barefoot (no socks or shoes)
Boys:
• Black leotard or fitted shirt
• Black dance shorts
• Barefoot (no socks or shoes)
YP II – Acrobatics
Professional Division | 45 Minutes
YP II Acrobatics is an advanced-level 45-minute training session designed for intermediate to advanced-intermediate dancers. Building upon the foundational skills developed in YP I, this course introduces more complex tumbling, partner work, and strength-based conditioning that supports acrobatic integration into choreography.
Students will refine their control, agility, and spatial awareness while learning how to safely execute advanced movements and adapt them for stage performance and competition.
Class Focus Includes:
• Back handsprings and aerial variations
• Tumbling passes with multiple skill connections
• Partnered lifts, balances, and counterweight work
• Core strength and flexibility conditioning
• Dance-acro transitions and choreographic integration
The class emphasizes technical precision, safety, and expressive execution, preparing dancers for the physical and artistic demands of advanced choreography and concert performance.
Enrollment Requirements:
• Successful completion of YP I Acrobatics
• Or placement by faculty assessment
This course is a required component of the TMJ School of Dance Professional Division and supports the development of highly versatile, performance-ready artists.
Class Dress Code
Girls:
• Black leotard
• Black dance shorts
• Barefoot (no socks or shoes)
Boys:
• Black leotard or fitted shirt
• Black dance shorts
• Barefoot (no socks or shoes)
Monday
8:15 PM to 9:00 PM
8:15 PM to 9:00 PM
Studio 5
Alpha Midway Studios
Alpha Midway Studios
Home School - Conditioning & Injury Prevention
Home School Conditioning & Injury Prevention
Daytime Co-Op Program | 45 Minutes
Home School Conditioning & Injury Prevention is a focused 45-minute strength and alignment class offered as part of the TMJ School of Dance's daytime learning co-op for homeschool students. Designed for advanced beginner dancers, this course lays the physical foundation for safe, effective, and sustainable movement across all dance styles.
Through technique-based conditioning and mindful movement, students build core strength, flexibility, and joint mobility, while learning essential injury prevention strategies that support long-term dancer wellness and readiness for performance.
Key Focus Areas:
Core strengthening and muscular control
Functional flexibility and joint mobility
Safe stretching and recovery techniques
Postural alignment and balance training
Body maintenance and self-massage techniques
Injury prevention through proper biomechanics
Enrollment Requirements:
Minimum of one (1) year of prior dance or movement training
Placement by faculty assessment
This class aligns with our Professional Division standards and is an essential offering in the Home School Dance Program, designed to support technical growth and physical wellness for developing dancers.
Class Dress Code
Girls & Boys:
Black leotard
Black dance shorts
Black crew socks
Home School Conditioning & Injury Prevention
Daytime Co-Op Program | 45 Minutes
Home School Conditioning & Injury Prevention is a focused 45-minute strength and alignment class offered as part of the TMJ School of Dance's daytime learning co-op for homeschool students. Designed for advanced beginner dancers, this course lays the physical foundation for safe, effective, and sustainable movement across all dance styles.
Through technique-based conditioning and mindful movement, students build core strength, flexibility, and joint mobility, while learning essential injury prevention strategies that support long-term dancer wellness and readiness for performance.
Key Focus Areas:
Core strengthening and muscular control
Functional flexibility and joint mobility
Safe stretching and recovery techniques
Postural alignment and balance training
Body maintenance and self-massage techniques
Injury prevention through proper biomechanics
Enrollment Requirements:
Minimum of one (1) year of prior dance or movement training
Placement by faculty assessment
This class aligns with our Professional Division standards and is an essential offering in the Home School Dance Program, designed to support technical growth and physical wellness for developing dancers.
Class Dress Code
Girls & Boys:
Black leotard
Black dance shorts
Black crew socks
Tuesday
10:00 AM to 10:45 AM
10:00 AM to 10:45 AM
Studio 4
Alpha Midway Studios
Alpha Midway Studios
Home School - Horton
Home School Horton – Lester Horton Technique
Daytime Co-Op Program | 60 Minutes
Home School Horton is a dynamic 60-minute modern dance class offered as part of our daytime learning co-op for homeschool students. This course introduces advanced beginner dancers to the foundational vocabulary, historical significance, and physical rigor of the Lester Horton Modern Dance Technique—a codified system known for its emphasis on strength, coordination, and expressive movement.
Through a series of structured exercises, students develop technical clarity, physical discipline, and a deeper understanding of movement artistry that supports modern and contemporary dance training.
Class Focus Areas:
The Horton Warm-Up: Flatbacks, Laterals, and Release Swings
Fortification and Balance Studies
Core strengthening and alignment exercises
Across-the-floor progressions to build coordination and technical precision
This class emphasizes musicality, form, and control, preparing students for more advanced modern work and introducing them to a technique foundational to repertory performed by renowned companies such as the Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater.
Enrollment Requirements:
Minimum of one (1) year of prior dance training
Placement by level assessment
This course mirrors the standards of our Professional Division curriculum and serves as a core component of our Home School Dance Program.
Class Dress Code
Girls:
Black leotard
Black leggings
Bare feet (no socks or shoes)
Boys:
Black leotard or fitted shirt
Black leggings or footless tights
Home School Horton – Lester Horton Technique
Daytime Co-Op Program | 60 Minutes
Home School Horton is a dynamic 60-minute modern dance class offered as part of our daytime learning co-op for homeschool students. This course introduces advanced beginner dancers to the foundational vocabulary, historical significance, and physical rigor of the Lester Horton Modern Dance Technique—a codified system known for its emphasis on strength, coordination, and expressive movement.
Through a series of structured exercises, students develop technical clarity, physical discipline, and a deeper understanding of movement artistry that supports modern and contemporary dance training.
Class Focus Areas:
The Horton Warm-Up: Flatbacks, Laterals, and Release Swings
Fortification and Balance Studies
Core strengthening and alignment exercises
Across-the-floor progressions to build coordination and technical precision
This class emphasizes musicality, form, and control, preparing students for more advanced modern work and introducing them to a technique foundational to repertory performed by renowned companies such as the Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater.
Enrollment Requirements:
Minimum of one (1) year of prior dance training
Placement by level assessment
This course mirrors the standards of our Professional Division curriculum and serves as a core component of our Home School Dance Program.
Class Dress Code
Girls:
Black leotard
Black leggings
Bare feet (no socks or shoes)
Boys:
Black leotard or fitted shirt
Black leggings or footless tights
Tuesday
11:00 AM to 12:30 PM
11:00 AM to 12:30 PM
Studio 4
Alpha Midway Studios
Alpha Midway Studios
Home School - Acro
Home School Acrobatics – Foundational Acro Skills
Daytime Co-Op Program | 60 Minutes
Home School Acrobatics is a high-energy, skill-building class offered as part of the TMJ School of Dance’s daytime co-op program for homeschool students. This 60-minute course introduces foundational tumbling and acrobatic techniques within a supportive, dance-based framework—emphasizing strength, flexibility, coordination, and body control.
Designed for advanced beginner to intermediate dancers, this class supports physical development and performance readiness while reinforcing safety, discipline, and confidence.
Core Skills Include:
Forward and backward rolls
Cartwheels and round-offs
Front and back walkovers
Aerial preparation drills
Safe spotting techniques and alignment
Instruction is thoughtfully scaffolded to encourage progressive growth and proper technique—preparing students to safely integrate acrobatic skills into both choreography and performance.
Enrollment Requirements:
Minimum of one (1) year of prior dance or movement training
Placement by faculty assessment
This course aligns with our Professional Division standards and is a key offering in the Home School Dance Program for developing versatile young artists.
Class Dress Code
Girls:
Black leotard
Black dance shorts
Barefoot (no socks or shoes)
Boys:
Black leotard or fitted shirt
Black dance shorts
Barefoot (no socks or shoes)
Home School Acrobatics – Foundational Acro Skills
Daytime Co-Op Program | 60 Minutes
Home School Acrobatics is a high-energy, skill-building class offered as part of the TMJ School of Dance’s daytime co-op program for homeschool students. This 60-minute course introduces foundational tumbling and acrobatic techniques within a supportive, dance-based framework—emphasizing strength, flexibility, coordination, and body control.
Designed for advanced beginner to intermediate dancers, this class supports physical development and performance readiness while reinforcing safety, discipline, and confidence.
Core Skills Include:
Forward and backward rolls
Cartwheels and round-offs
Front and back walkovers
Aerial preparation drills
Safe spotting techniques and alignment
Instruction is thoughtfully scaffolded to encourage progressive growth and proper technique—preparing students to safely integrate acrobatic skills into both choreography and performance.
Enrollment Requirements:
Minimum of one (1) year of prior dance or movement training
Placement by faculty assessment
This course aligns with our Professional Division standards and is a key offering in the Home School Dance Program for developing versatile young artists.
Class Dress Code
Girls:
Black leotard
Black dance shorts
Barefoot (no socks or shoes)
Boys:
Black leotard or fitted shirt
Black dance shorts
Barefoot (no socks or shoes)
Tuesday
1:00 PM to 2:00 PM
1:00 PM to 2:00 PM
Studio 4
Alpha Midway Studios
Alpha Midway Studios
Primary Combo
Primary Combo
Ballet, Acro, Jazz & Tap
Ages 3–7 | 60 Minutes
The Primary Dance Foundations Combo is a dynamic and engaging 60-minute class designed to introduce young dancers to the four foundational styles of dance: ballet, acrobatics, jazz, and tap. Perfect for ages 3–7, this all-in-one class promotes coordination, rhythm, flexibility, strength, and musicality through age-appropriate, high-energy instruction.
Dancers will explore:
• Ballet: Basic positions, posture, grace, and classroom etiquette
• Acro: Foundational tumbling, body control, and safe flexibility work
• Jazz: Upbeat movement, body awareness, and performance quality
• Tap: Introductory footwork, sound patterns, and rhythmic precision
This well-rounded class builds confidence, creativity, and motor skills in a nurturing and structured environment, laying the groundwork for continued training in any style.
Class Dress Code
Girls:
• Pink leotard
• White alignment belt
• Flesh-tone tights
• White ballet shoes
• Nude jazz shoes
• Black tap shoes
Boys:
• White leotard or fitted shirt
• Black dance shorts
• White ballet shoes
• Black jazz shoes
• Black tap shoes
Primary Combo
Ballet, Acro, Jazz & Tap
Ages 3–7 | 60 Minutes
The Primary Dance Foundations Combo is a dynamic and engaging 60-minute class designed to introduce young dancers to the four foundational styles of dance: ballet, acrobatics, jazz, and tap. Perfect for ages 3–7, this all-in-one class promotes coordination, rhythm, flexibility, strength, and musicality through age-appropriate, high-energy instruction.
Dancers will explore:
• Ballet: Basic positions, posture, grace, and classroom etiquette
• Acro: Foundational tumbling, body control, and safe flexibility work
• Jazz: Upbeat movement, body awareness, and performance quality
• Tap: Introductory footwork, sound patterns, and rhythmic precision
This well-rounded class builds confidence, creativity, and motor skills in a nurturing and structured environment, laying the groundwork for continued training in any style.
Class Dress Code
Girls:
• Pink leotard
• White alignment belt
• Flesh-tone tights
• White ballet shoes
• Nude jazz shoes
• Black tap shoes
Boys:
• White leotard or fitted shirt
• Black dance shorts
• White ballet shoes
• Black jazz shoes
• Black tap shoes
Tuesday
4:00 PM to 5:00 PM
4:00 PM to 5:00 PM
Studio 4
Alpha Midway Studios
Alpha Midway Studios
YP I - Pre Pointe
YP Pre-Pointe
Professional Division | 45 Minutes
YP Pre-Pointe is a specialized 45-minute ballet technique class designed to prepare dancers for the physical demands and technical precision required for future pointe work. This course focuses on strengthening the feet, ankles, legs, and core while refining alignment, balance, and control through structured barre and center exercises.
Students will gain a deeper understanding of pointe readiness through ballet-specific conditioning and anatomical awareness, with emphasis on safe, gradual progression. The class also includes an introduction to pointe shoe anatomy, care, and sewing basics.
Class Objectives:
• Build strength and stability in feet, ankles, and legs
• Refine core alignment and posture
• Improve articulation, balance, and control
• Introduce pointe shoe education and readiness evaluation
Topics Explored:
• Proper foot alignment and weight distribution
• Conditioning and flexibility techniques
• Safe progression to pointe
• Introduction to pointe shoe fitting and maintenance
Enrollment Requirements:
• Successful completion of YP II Ballet or placement by faculty assessment
This course is a required component of the TMJ School of Dance Professional Division and is essential for dancers pursuing future pointe work.
Class Dress Code
Girls:
• Black leotard
• Pink alignment belt
• Flesh-tone or pink ballet tights
• Flesh-tone or pink pre-pointe shoes
YP Pre-Pointe
Professional Division | 45 Minutes
YP Pre-Pointe is a specialized 45-minute ballet technique class designed to prepare dancers for the physical demands and technical precision required for future pointe work. This course focuses on strengthening the feet, ankles, legs, and core while refining alignment, balance, and control through structured barre and center exercises.
Students will gain a deeper understanding of pointe readiness through ballet-specific conditioning and anatomical awareness, with emphasis on safe, gradual progression. The class also includes an introduction to pointe shoe anatomy, care, and sewing basics.
Class Objectives:
• Build strength and stability in feet, ankles, and legs
• Refine core alignment and posture
• Improve articulation, balance, and control
• Introduce pointe shoe education and readiness evaluation
Topics Explored:
• Proper foot alignment and weight distribution
• Conditioning and flexibility techniques
• Safe progression to pointe
• Introduction to pointe shoe fitting and maintenance
Enrollment Requirements:
• Successful completion of YP II Ballet or placement by faculty assessment
This course is a required component of the TMJ School of Dance Professional Division and is essential for dancers pursuing future pointe work.
Class Dress Code
Girls:
• Black leotard
• Pink alignment belt
• Flesh-tone or pink ballet tights
• Flesh-tone or pink pre-pointe shoes
Tuesday
5:30 PM to 6:15 PM
5:30 PM to 6:15 PM
Studio 5
Alpha Midway Studios
Alpha Midway Studios
YP II - Just Barre
Professional Division | 45 Minutes
The Just Barre class is a specialized 45-minute training session focused exclusively on ballet barre work for students in the Professional Division. Designed for dancers with foundational experience in ballet, this class emphasizes strength, precision, and control through a progressive series of barre exercises. Without the added demands of center work, dancers can refine alignment, deepen their understanding of ballet vocabulary, and improve muscle memory in a focused and disciplined environment.
This class supports technical reinforcement and is ideal for dancers looking to strengthen foundational mechanics, correct habits, and build the stamina and clarity required for more advanced work.
Class Objectives:
• Refine posture, placement, and body alignment
• Strengthen core stability and lower body articulation
• Develop musicality, timing, and phrasing within set exercises
• Build consistency and precision in ballet fundamentals
Enrollment Requirements:
• Minimum of one year of prior ballet training
• Placement determined by faculty or level assessment
Class Dress Code
Girls:
• Black leotard
• Pink alignment belt
• Flesh-tone or pink ballet tights
• Flesh-tone or pink ballet shoes
Boys:
• Black fitted leotard or shirt
• Black footed tights
• Black ballet shoes
Professional Division | 45 Minutes
The Just Barre class is a specialized 45-minute training session focused exclusively on ballet barre work for students in the Professional Division. Designed for dancers with foundational experience in ballet, this class emphasizes strength, precision, and control through a progressive series of barre exercises. Without the added demands of center work, dancers can refine alignment, deepen their understanding of ballet vocabulary, and improve muscle memory in a focused and disciplined environment.
This class supports technical reinforcement and is ideal for dancers looking to strengthen foundational mechanics, correct habits, and build the stamina and clarity required for more advanced work.
Class Objectives:
• Refine posture, placement, and body alignment
• Strengthen core stability and lower body articulation
• Develop musicality, timing, and phrasing within set exercises
• Build consistency and precision in ballet fundamentals
Enrollment Requirements:
• Minimum of one year of prior ballet training
• Placement determined by faculty or level assessment
Class Dress Code
Girls:
• Black leotard
• Pink alignment belt
• Flesh-tone or pink ballet tights
• Flesh-tone or pink ballet shoes
Boys:
• Black fitted leotard or shirt
• Black footed tights
• Black ballet shoes
Tuesday
5:30 PM to 6:15 PM
5:30 PM to 6:15 PM
Studio 4
Alpha Midway Studios
Alpha Midway Studios
YP I - Just Barre
Professional Division | 45 Minutes
The Just Barre class is a specialized 45-minute training session focused exclusively on ballet barre work for students in the Professional Division. Designed for dancers with foundational experience in ballet, this class emphasizes strength, precision, and control through a progressive series of barre exercises. Without the added demands of center work, dancers can refine alignment, deepen their understanding of ballet vocabulary, and improve muscle memory in a focused and disciplined environment.
This class supports technical reinforcement and is ideal for dancers looking to strengthen foundational mechanics, correct habits, and build the stamina and clarity required for more advanced work.
Class Objectives:
• Refine posture, placement, and body alignment
• Strengthen core stability and lower body articulation
• Develop musicality, timing, and phrasing within set exercises
• Build consistency and precision in ballet fundamentals
Enrollment Requirements:
• Minimum of one year of prior ballet training
• Placement determined by faculty or level assessment
Class Dress Code
Girls:
• Black leotard
• Pink alignment belt
• Flesh-tone or pink ballet tights
• Flesh-tone or pink ballet shoes
Boys:
• Black fitted leotard or shirt
• Black footed tights
• Black ballet shoes
Professional Division | 45 Minutes
The Just Barre class is a specialized 45-minute training session focused exclusively on ballet barre work for students in the Professional Division. Designed for dancers with foundational experience in ballet, this class emphasizes strength, precision, and control through a progressive series of barre exercises. Without the added demands of center work, dancers can refine alignment, deepen their understanding of ballet vocabulary, and improve muscle memory in a focused and disciplined environment.
This class supports technical reinforcement and is ideal for dancers looking to strengthen foundational mechanics, correct habits, and build the stamina and clarity required for more advanced work.
Class Objectives:
• Refine posture, placement, and body alignment
• Strengthen core stability and lower body articulation
• Develop musicality, timing, and phrasing within set exercises
• Build consistency and precision in ballet fundamentals
Enrollment Requirements:
• Minimum of one year of prior ballet training
• Placement determined by faculty or level assessment
Class Dress Code
Girls:
• Black leotard
• Pink alignment belt
• Flesh-tone or pink ballet tights
• Flesh-tone or pink ballet shoes
Boys:
• Black fitted leotard or shirt
• Black footed tights
• Black ballet shoes
Tuesday
6:15 PM to 7:00 PM
6:15 PM to 7:00 PM
Studio 4
Alpha Midway Studios
Alpha Midway Studios
YP II- Pointe
YP Pointe
Professional Division | 45 Minutes
YP Pointe is an advanced 45-minute ballet technique class designed for dancers who have successfully completed YP Pre-Pointe or have been placed through faculty assessment. This course provides focused training in classical pointe technique, with an emphasis on safety, strength, and artistic development while dancing en pointe.
Students will work through structured barre and center combinations that develop balance, coordination, and precision. The curriculum also includes coaching on safe pointe practices, turning mechanics, and performance artistry to support confident and expressive dancing.
Class Objectives:
• Strengthen pointe technique through barre and center exercises
• Enhance balance, control, and core stability
• Deepen understanding of turning mechanics and safe pointe practices
• Cultivate artistry and performance readiness
Skills Developed:
• Technical proficiency en pointe (rises, turns, balances)
• Muscular control and injury prevention strategies
• Alignment and ankle stability
• Confidence in classical performance execution
Enrollment Requirements:
• Successful completion of YP Pre-Pointe or placement by faculty assessment
This course is a required component for students in the TMJ School of Dance Professional Division who are advancing in classical ballet and pointe training.
Class Dress Code
Girls:
• Black leotard
• Pink alignment belt
• Flesh-tone or pink ballet tights
• Flesh-tone or pink pointe shoes
YP Pointe
Professional Division | 45 Minutes
YP Pointe is an advanced 45-minute ballet technique class designed for dancers who have successfully completed YP Pre-Pointe or have been placed through faculty assessment. This course provides focused training in classical pointe technique, with an emphasis on safety, strength, and artistic development while dancing en pointe.
Students will work through structured barre and center combinations that develop balance, coordination, and precision. The curriculum also includes coaching on safe pointe practices, turning mechanics, and performance artistry to support confident and expressive dancing.
Class Objectives:
• Strengthen pointe technique through barre and center exercises
• Enhance balance, control, and core stability
• Deepen understanding of turning mechanics and safe pointe practices
• Cultivate artistry and performance readiness
Skills Developed:
• Technical proficiency en pointe (rises, turns, balances)
• Muscular control and injury prevention strategies
• Alignment and ankle stability
• Confidence in classical performance execution
Enrollment Requirements:
• Successful completion of YP Pre-Pointe or placement by faculty assessment
This course is a required component for students in the TMJ School of Dance Professional Division who are advancing in classical ballet and pointe training.
Class Dress Code
Girls:
• Black leotard
• Pink alignment belt
• Flesh-tone or pink ballet tights
• Flesh-tone or pink pointe shoes
Tuesday
6:15 PM to 7:00 PM
6:15 PM to 7:00 PM
Studio 5
Alpha Midway Studios
Alpha Midway Studios
YP I - Cultural Forms
YP I Cultural Forms
Professional Division | 45 Minutes
YP I Cultural Forms is a vibrant, technique-based 45-minute course introducing students in the Professional Division to two distinct cultural dance genres: African Dance and Latin Ballroom Dance. Designed for advanced beginner to intermediate-level dancers, this course is structured in two 9-week modules per semester, providing deep, immersive study in each form.
Students will explore the expressive traditions of West African dance, emphasizing grounded movement, community connection, and rhythmic clarity—followed by foundational training in Latin Ballroom, focusing on posture, partner coordination, musicality, and social dance technique. Each section of the course highlights cultural context, technical discipline, and collaborative artistry.
Class Focus Includes:
African Dance (Weeks 1–9)
• Traditional West African warm-ups and movement breakdown
• Rhythmic footwork, torso articulation, and expressive gestures
• Live drumming and community-centered dance practice
• Cultural storytelling through movement
Latin Ballroom (Weeks 10–18)
• Foundational ballroom footwork and partner coordination
• Posture, frame, and directional movement
• Introduction to styles such as Rumba, Cha-Cha, and Foxtrot
• Social dance etiquette and musical timing
This course fosters cultural literacy, technical range, and ensemble awareness—making it a dynamic and essential part of the TMJ School of Dance Professional Division curriculum.
Class Dress Code
Girls:
• Black leotard
• Black leggings
• African lapa wrap (during African weeks)
• Barefoot for African / Black character shoes for Ballroom
Boys:
• Black leotard or fitted shirt
• Black jazz or African dance pants
• Barefoot for African / Black jazz shoes for Ballroom
YP I Cultural Forms
Professional Division | 45 Minutes
YP I Cultural Forms is a vibrant, technique-based 45-minute course introducing students in the Professional Division to two distinct cultural dance genres: African Dance and Latin Ballroom Dance. Designed for advanced beginner to intermediate-level dancers, this course is structured in two 9-week modules per semester, providing deep, immersive study in each form.
Students will explore the expressive traditions of West African dance, emphasizing grounded movement, community connection, and rhythmic clarity—followed by foundational training in Latin Ballroom, focusing on posture, partner coordination, musicality, and social dance technique. Each section of the course highlights cultural context, technical discipline, and collaborative artistry.
Class Focus Includes:
African Dance (Weeks 1–9)
• Traditional West African warm-ups and movement breakdown
• Rhythmic footwork, torso articulation, and expressive gestures
• Live drumming and community-centered dance practice
• Cultural storytelling through movement
Latin Ballroom (Weeks 10–18)
• Foundational ballroom footwork and partner coordination
• Posture, frame, and directional movement
• Introduction to styles such as Rumba, Cha-Cha, and Foxtrot
• Social dance etiquette and musical timing
This course fosters cultural literacy, technical range, and ensemble awareness—making it a dynamic and essential part of the TMJ School of Dance Professional Division curriculum.
Class Dress Code
Girls:
• Black leotard
• Black leggings
• African lapa wrap (during African weeks)
• Barefoot for African / Black character shoes for Ballroom
Boys:
• Black leotard or fitted shirt
• Black jazz or African dance pants
• Barefoot for African / Black jazz shoes for Ballroom
Tuesday
7:00 PM to 7:45 PM
7:00 PM to 7:45 PM
Studio 4
Alpha Midway Studios
Alpha Midway Studios
YP II - Musical Theater
YP II – Musical Theater
Professional Division | 45 Minutes
YP II Musical Theater is a high-level 45-minute training class designed for intermediate to advanced dancers ready to deepen their artistry in Broadway-style performance. This course challenges students to integrate dance, acting, and voice into dynamic storytelling while building the confidence and versatility required for pre-professional and collegiate-level work.
With a focus on emotional authenticity, stage presence, and complex choreography, dancers refine their skills across all three disciplines in a collaborative, performance-focused environment.
Class Focus Includes:
• Advanced character study and emotional authenticity
• Song interpretation and vocal performance techniques
• Complex choreography in jazz and theatrical styles
• Scene work from classic and contemporary musicals
• Audition preparation, including mock auditions and feedback
• Ensemble work and collaborative staging techniques
Students are expected to demonstrate maturity, adaptability, and performance discipline while synthesizing movement, voice, and character into cohesive, expressive storytelling.
Enrollment Requirements:
• Successful completion of YP I Musical Theater
• Or placement by faculty assessment
This course is a core requirement of the TMJ School of Dance Professional Division and is mandatory for all TMJSOD Company members.
Class Dress Code
Girls:
• Black leotard
• Black leggings
• Flesh-tone tights
• Nude jazz shoes
• Black character shoes
Boys:
• Black leotard or fitted shirt
• Black jazz pants
• Black crew socks
• Black jazz shoes
YP II – Musical Theater
Professional Division | 45 Minutes
YP II Musical Theater is a high-level 45-minute training class designed for intermediate to advanced dancers ready to deepen their artistry in Broadway-style performance. This course challenges students to integrate dance, acting, and voice into dynamic storytelling while building the confidence and versatility required for pre-professional and collegiate-level work.
With a focus on emotional authenticity, stage presence, and complex choreography, dancers refine their skills across all three disciplines in a collaborative, performance-focused environment.
Class Focus Includes:
• Advanced character study and emotional authenticity
• Song interpretation and vocal performance techniques
• Complex choreography in jazz and theatrical styles
• Scene work from classic and contemporary musicals
• Audition preparation, including mock auditions and feedback
• Ensemble work and collaborative staging techniques
Students are expected to demonstrate maturity, adaptability, and performance discipline while synthesizing movement, voice, and character into cohesive, expressive storytelling.
Enrollment Requirements:
• Successful completion of YP I Musical Theater
• Or placement by faculty assessment
This course is a core requirement of the TMJ School of Dance Professional Division and is mandatory for all TMJSOD Company members.
Class Dress Code
Girls:
• Black leotard
• Black leggings
• Flesh-tone tights
• Nude jazz shoes
• Black character shoes
Boys:
• Black leotard or fitted shirt
• Black jazz pants
• Black crew socks
• Black jazz shoes
Tuesday
7:00 PM to 7:45 PM
7:00 PM to 7:45 PM
Studio 4
Alpha Midway Studios
Alpha Midway Studios
YP I - Musical Theater
YP I - Musical Theater
Professional Division | 45 Minutes
YP I Musical Theater is an engaging 45-minute class designed for advanced beginner to intermediate dancers who are building their foundation in Broadway-style performance. This course introduces students to the essential elements of musical theater, including storytelling through movement, basic vocal integration, and character-driven expression.
Students explore the fundamentals of combining dance, acting, and vocal technique in an age-appropriate, supportive environment that fosters stage confidence and creativity. Emphasis is placed on developing a strong performance presence, understanding theatrical style, and working as part of an ensemble.
Class Focus Includes:
• Introduction to character development and storytelling
• Basic vocal projection and lyric interpretation
• Beginning musical theater choreography
• Movement with intention and emotional expression
• Collaborative exercises and ensemble building
• Exposure to musical theater classics and contemporary works
Enrollment Requirements:
• Minimum of one year of dance or performance training
• Placement determined by faculty assessment
Class Dress Code
Girls:
• Black leotard
• Black leggings
• Flesh-tone tights
• Nude jazz shoes
• Optional: Black character shoes
Boys:
• Black leotard or fitted shirt
• Black jazz pants
• Black crew socks
• Black jazz shoes
YP I - Musical Theater
Professional Division | 45 Minutes
YP I Musical Theater is an engaging 45-minute class designed for advanced beginner to intermediate dancers who are building their foundation in Broadway-style performance. This course introduces students to the essential elements of musical theater, including storytelling through movement, basic vocal integration, and character-driven expression.
Students explore the fundamentals of combining dance, acting, and vocal technique in an age-appropriate, supportive environment that fosters stage confidence and creativity. Emphasis is placed on developing a strong performance presence, understanding theatrical style, and working as part of an ensemble.
Class Focus Includes:
• Introduction to character development and storytelling
• Basic vocal projection and lyric interpretation
• Beginning musical theater choreography
• Movement with intention and emotional expression
• Collaborative exercises and ensemble building
• Exposure to musical theater classics and contemporary works
Enrollment Requirements:
• Minimum of one year of dance or performance training
• Placement determined by faculty assessment
Class Dress Code
Girls:
• Black leotard
• Black leggings
• Flesh-tone tights
• Nude jazz shoes
• Optional: Black character shoes
Boys:
• Black leotard or fitted shirt
• Black jazz pants
• Black crew socks
• Black jazz shoes
Tuesday
7:45 PM to 8:30 PM
7:45 PM to 8:30 PM
Studio 4
Alpha Midway Studios
Alpha Midway Studios
YP II - Cultural Forms
YP II- Cultural Forms
Professional Division | 45 Minutes
YP II Cultural Forms is an intermediate to advanced-level 45-minute class that deepens students’ exploration of global dance traditions through a focused study of West African Dance and Latin Ballroom Dance. This course is divided into two 9-week modules each semester, allowing for concentrated, in-depth instruction in both genres.
In the African Dance segment, students refine complex rhythmic patterns, layered movement phrases, and expressive improvisation, all supported by live drumming and communal dance traditions. In the Latin Ballroom segment, dancers progress to more challenging partner work, intricate choreography, and heightened performance dynamics across styles such as Rumba, Cha-Cha, and Tango.
Class Focus Includes:
African Dance (Weeks 1–9)
• Advanced rhythmic phrasing and polycentric movement
• Improvisation and storytelling in performance
• Exploration of cultural themes, rituals, and historical context
• Group choreography and community-based expression
Latin Ballroom (Weeks 10–18)
• Progressive footwork and transitional choreography
• Partner technique: lead-follow precision, connection, and style
• Theatrical flair and performance quality in ballroom routines
• Style-specific choreography and musical interpretation
Class Dress Code
Girls:
• Black leotard
• Black leggings
• African lapa wrap (during African weeks)
• Barefoot for African / Black character shoes for Ballroom
Boys:
• Black leotard or fitted shirt
• Black jazz or African dance pants
• Barefoot for African / Black jazz shoes for Ballroom
YP II- Cultural Forms
Professional Division | 45 Minutes
YP II Cultural Forms is an intermediate to advanced-level 45-minute class that deepens students’ exploration of global dance traditions through a focused study of West African Dance and Latin Ballroom Dance. This course is divided into two 9-week modules each semester, allowing for concentrated, in-depth instruction in both genres.
In the African Dance segment, students refine complex rhythmic patterns, layered movement phrases, and expressive improvisation, all supported by live drumming and communal dance traditions. In the Latin Ballroom segment, dancers progress to more challenging partner work, intricate choreography, and heightened performance dynamics across styles such as Rumba, Cha-Cha, and Tango.
Class Focus Includes:
African Dance (Weeks 1–9)
• Advanced rhythmic phrasing and polycentric movement
• Improvisation and storytelling in performance
• Exploration of cultural themes, rituals, and historical context
• Group choreography and community-based expression
Latin Ballroom (Weeks 10–18)
• Progressive footwork and transitional choreography
• Partner technique: lead-follow precision, connection, and style
• Theatrical flair and performance quality in ballroom routines
• Style-specific choreography and musical interpretation
Class Dress Code
Girls:
• Black leotard
• Black leggings
• African lapa wrap (during African weeks)
• Barefoot for African / Black character shoes for Ballroom
Boys:
• Black leotard or fitted shirt
• Black jazz or African dance pants
• Barefoot for African / Black jazz shoes for Ballroom
Tuesday
7:45 PM to 8:30 PM
7:45 PM to 8:30 PM
Studio 4
Alpha Midway Studios
Alpha Midway Studios
YP I - Hip Hop
YP I – Hip-Hop
Professional Division | 45 Minutes
YP I Hip-Hop is a high-energy, foundational 45-minute class designed for advanced beginner to intermediate dancers in the Professional Division. This course introduces students to the essential elements of hip-hop technique, musicality, and cultural expression, while building the strength, coordination, and confidence needed for more advanced training.
Dancers explore the roots of hip-hop culture through movement, studying foundational grooves, basic footwork patterns, and rhythm-based drills. The class emphasizes performance readiness, classroom discipline, and individual expression within choreographed and freestyle formats.
Class Elements Include:
• Foundational grooves, isolations, and footwork
• Introduction to choreography and musical timing
• Confidence-building through freestyle and movement games
• Style history and cultural context
• Development of stage presence and personal movement style
YP I Hip-Hop serves as a building block toward commercial and competitive hip-hop dance and prepares students for progression to YP II.
Enrollment Requirements:
• Minimum of one year of prior dance training
• Placement by faculty assessment
• Concurrent enrollment in at least one Ballet class is strongly encouraged
Class Dress Code
Girls & Boys:
• Free dress (comfortable, movement-appropriate attire)
• Skid-free sneakers
YP I – Hip-Hop
Professional Division | 45 Minutes
YP I Hip-Hop is a high-energy, foundational 45-minute class designed for advanced beginner to intermediate dancers in the Professional Division. This course introduces students to the essential elements of hip-hop technique, musicality, and cultural expression, while building the strength, coordination, and confidence needed for more advanced training.
Dancers explore the roots of hip-hop culture through movement, studying foundational grooves, basic footwork patterns, and rhythm-based drills. The class emphasizes performance readiness, classroom discipline, and individual expression within choreographed and freestyle formats.
Class Elements Include:
• Foundational grooves, isolations, and footwork
• Introduction to choreography and musical timing
• Confidence-building through freestyle and movement games
• Style history and cultural context
• Development of stage presence and personal movement style
YP I Hip-Hop serves as a building block toward commercial and competitive hip-hop dance and prepares students for progression to YP II.
Enrollment Requirements:
• Minimum of one year of prior dance training
• Placement by faculty assessment
• Concurrent enrollment in at least one Ballet class is strongly encouraged
Class Dress Code
Girls & Boys:
• Free dress (comfortable, movement-appropriate attire)
• Skid-free sneakers
Tuesday
8:30 PM to 9:15 PM
8:30 PM to 9:15 PM
Studio 5
Alpha Midway Studios
Alpha Midway Studios
YP II - Hip Hop
YP II – Hip-Hop
Professional Division | 45 Minutes
YP II Hip-Hop is an advanced 45 -minute class designed for intermediate to advanced dancers who have completed YP I or placed through faculty assessment. This course challenges students to refine their hip-hop technique, musicality, and performance versatility while deepening their understanding of the genre’s cultural significance and commercial impact.
Dancers will explore a broad range of hip-hop styles—from foundational grooves to current commercial choreography—with an emphasis on individuality, precision, and professional stage presence. The class includes freestyle development, choreography labs, and performance-based drills that prepare students for industry, collegiate, and competitive opportunities.
Class Elements Include:
• Advanced isolations, grooves, and footwork patterns
• Choreography retention, execution, and stage dynamics
• Musical phrasing, freestyle creativity, and timing
• Historical context and the evolution of hip-hop culture
• Character development and performance authenticity
Enrollment Requirements:
• Successful completion of YP I Hip-Hop or placement by faculty assessment
• Concurrent enrollment in at least one Ballet class
This course is a core part of the TMJ School of Dance Professional Division curriculum and is highly recommended for dancers seeking success in commercial, collegiate, and competitive performance arenas.
Class Dress Code
Girls & Boys:
• Free dress (comfortable, movement-appropriate attire)
• Skid-free sneakers
YP II – Hip-Hop
Professional Division | 45 Minutes
YP II Hip-Hop is an advanced 45 -minute class designed for intermediate to advanced dancers who have completed YP I or placed through faculty assessment. This course challenges students to refine their hip-hop technique, musicality, and performance versatility while deepening their understanding of the genre’s cultural significance and commercial impact.
Dancers will explore a broad range of hip-hop styles—from foundational grooves to current commercial choreography—with an emphasis on individuality, precision, and professional stage presence. The class includes freestyle development, choreography labs, and performance-based drills that prepare students for industry, collegiate, and competitive opportunities.
Class Elements Include:
• Advanced isolations, grooves, and footwork patterns
• Choreography retention, execution, and stage dynamics
• Musical phrasing, freestyle creativity, and timing
• Historical context and the evolution of hip-hop culture
• Character development and performance authenticity
Enrollment Requirements:
• Successful completion of YP I Hip-Hop or placement by faculty assessment
• Concurrent enrollment in at least one Ballet class
This course is a core part of the TMJ School of Dance Professional Division curriculum and is highly recommended for dancers seeking success in commercial, collegiate, and competitive performance arenas.
Class Dress Code
Girls & Boys:
• Free dress (comfortable, movement-appropriate attire)
• Skid-free sneakers
Tuesday
8:30 PM to 9:15 PM
8:30 PM to 9:15 PM
Studio 5
Alpha Midway Studios
Alpha Midway Studios
Home School - PBT
Home School PBT – Progressing Ballet Technique
Daytime Co-Op Program | 60 Minutes
Home School PBT is a structured 60-minute daytime conditioning class designed specifically for homeschool students as part of a fine arts learning co-op. This course follows the internationally acclaimed Progressing Ballet Technique (PBT) curriculum and is ideal for advanced beginner dancers seeking to build a strong technical foundation.
PBT is a ballet-based, muscle memory–driven training system that enhances core strength, alignment, flexibility, and control—benefiting dancers across all movement disciplines. This course supports injury prevention, postural awareness, and full-body conditioning, while also serving as an excellent supplement for injury rehabilitation.
Class Objectives:
Strengthen core stability and muscular control
Improve posture, alignment, and weight placement
Enhance flexibility, balance, and coordination
Increase awareness of safe practices and injury prevention
This course is a key component of our Home School Dance Program and mirrors the professional standards of the TMJ School of Dance curriculum.
Required Dance Tools:
1 Large Exercise Ball (55cm–65cm depending on height)
3 Fusion Balls
1 Massage Ball
10 ft TheraBand
Yoga Mat
Class Dress Code
Girls & Boys:
Black leotard
Black dance shorts
Black crew socks
Home School PBT – Progressing Ballet Technique
Daytime Co-Op Program | 60 Minutes
Home School PBT is a structured 60-minute daytime conditioning class designed specifically for homeschool students as part of a fine arts learning co-op. This course follows the internationally acclaimed Progressing Ballet Technique (PBT) curriculum and is ideal for advanced beginner dancers seeking to build a strong technical foundation.
PBT is a ballet-based, muscle memory–driven training system that enhances core strength, alignment, flexibility, and control—benefiting dancers across all movement disciplines. This course supports injury prevention, postural awareness, and full-body conditioning, while also serving as an excellent supplement for injury rehabilitation.
Class Objectives:
Strengthen core stability and muscular control
Improve posture, alignment, and weight placement
Enhance flexibility, balance, and coordination
Increase awareness of safe practices and injury prevention
This course is a key component of our Home School Dance Program and mirrors the professional standards of the TMJ School of Dance curriculum.
Required Dance Tools:
1 Large Exercise Ball (55cm–65cm depending on height)
3 Fusion Balls
1 Massage Ball
10 ft TheraBand
Yoga Mat
Class Dress Code
Girls & Boys:
Black leotard
Black dance shorts
Black crew socks
Wednesday
10:00 AM to 10:45 AM
10:00 AM to 10:45 AM
Studio 4
Alpha Midway Studios
Alpha Midway Studios
Home School - Ballet
Home School Classical Ballet – Foundational Technique
Daytime Co-Op Program | 90 Minutes
Home School Classical Ballet is a structured 90-minute ballet class offered as part of the TMJ School of Dance's daytime fine arts co-op for homeschool students. Designed for advanced beginner to intermediate-level dancers, this course introduces students to the vocabulary, history, and disciplined practice of classical ballet within a focused and supportive setting.
Instruction emphasizes proper alignment, musicality, foot articulation, and expressive movement. Students train at both the barre and in center combinations, building the strength, control, and artistic quality needed for long-term technical progression.
Class Objectives:
Build foundational ballet technique and body alignment
Strengthen ballet vocabulary, coordination, and precision
Develop musicality and stage presence
Reinforce classroom etiquette, discipline, and focus
Enrollment Requirements:
Minimum of one (1) year of prior ballet training
Placement determined by faculty level assessment
This course follows the standards of our Professional Division and is a core offering in the Home School Dance Program, supporting strong technical development for aspiring young artists.
Class Dress Code
Girls:
Black leotard
Pink alignment belt
Flesh-tone or pink ballet tights
Flesh-tone or pink ballet shoes
Boys:
Black fitted leotard or shirt
Black footed tights
Black ballet shoes
Home School Classical Ballet – Foundational Technique
Daytime Co-Op Program | 90 Minutes
Home School Classical Ballet is a structured 90-minute ballet class offered as part of the TMJ School of Dance's daytime fine arts co-op for homeschool students. Designed for advanced beginner to intermediate-level dancers, this course introduces students to the vocabulary, history, and disciplined practice of classical ballet within a focused and supportive setting.
Instruction emphasizes proper alignment, musicality, foot articulation, and expressive movement. Students train at both the barre and in center combinations, building the strength, control, and artistic quality needed for long-term technical progression.
Class Objectives:
Build foundational ballet technique and body alignment
Strengthen ballet vocabulary, coordination, and precision
Develop musicality and stage presence
Reinforce classroom etiquette, discipline, and focus
Enrollment Requirements:
Minimum of one (1) year of prior ballet training
Placement determined by faculty level assessment
This course follows the standards of our Professional Division and is a core offering in the Home School Dance Program, supporting strong technical development for aspiring young artists.
Class Dress Code
Girls:
Black leotard
Pink alignment belt
Flesh-tone or pink ballet tights
Flesh-tone or pink ballet shoes
Boys:
Black fitted leotard or shirt
Black footed tights
Black ballet shoes
Wednesday
11:00 AM to 12:30 PM
11:00 AM to 12:30 PM
Studio 4
Alpha Midway Studios
Alpha Midway Studios
Home School - Dance Workshop
Dance Workshop – Master Classes & Repertoire
Daytime Co-Op Program | 60 Minutes
Dance Workshop is a dynamic 60-minute class offered as part of the TMJ School of Dance’s daytime fine arts co-op for homeschool students. This exploratory course provides students with access to master classes and performance workshops across a variety of genres, including ballet, modern, jazz, and cultural dance forms.
Designed for advanced beginner to intermediate dancers, the class focuses on the rehearsal and performance process, exposing students to both original and repertory choreography while building versatility, ensemble awareness, and expressive artistry. Students will engage with diverse choreographic styles, interpret movement intention, and develop the skills necessary for live performance.
Class Focus Includes:
Introduction to repertory in ballet, modern, jazz, and cultural forms
Ensemble work and performance precision
Musical phrasing, timing, and stylistic clarity
Interpretation of choreography and spatial staging
Exposure to guest teaching artists and choreographic voices
Enrollment Requirements:
Placement by faculty assessment
Concurrent enrollment in Ballet is strongly recommended
Dance Workshop supports technical, artistic, and performance development and serves as a key creative component of the Home School Dance Program.
Class Dress Code
Girls:
Black leotard
Black leggings
Black or nude dance socks
Boys:
Black leotard or fitted shirt
Black dance shorts
Black or nude dance socks
Dance Workshop – Master Classes & Repertoire
Daytime Co-Op Program | 60 Minutes
Dance Workshop is a dynamic 60-minute class offered as part of the TMJ School of Dance’s daytime fine arts co-op for homeschool students. This exploratory course provides students with access to master classes and performance workshops across a variety of genres, including ballet, modern, jazz, and cultural dance forms.
Designed for advanced beginner to intermediate dancers, the class focuses on the rehearsal and performance process, exposing students to both original and repertory choreography while building versatility, ensemble awareness, and expressive artistry. Students will engage with diverse choreographic styles, interpret movement intention, and develop the skills necessary for live performance.
Class Focus Includes:
Introduction to repertory in ballet, modern, jazz, and cultural forms
Ensemble work and performance precision
Musical phrasing, timing, and stylistic clarity
Interpretation of choreography and spatial staging
Exposure to guest teaching artists and choreographic voices
Enrollment Requirements:
Placement by faculty assessment
Concurrent enrollment in Ballet is strongly recommended
Dance Workshop supports technical, artistic, and performance development and serves as a key creative component of the Home School Dance Program.
Class Dress Code
Girls:
Black leotard
Black leggings
Black or nude dance socks
Boys:
Black leotard or fitted shirt
Black dance shorts
Black or nude dance socks
Wednesday
1:00 PM to 2:00 PM
1:00 PM to 2:00 PM
Studio 4
Alpha Midway Studios
Alpha Midway Studios
Primary Combo
Primary Combo
Ballet, Acro, Jazz & Tap
Ages 3–7 | 60 Minutes
The Primary Dance Foundations Combo is a dynamic and engaging 60-minute class designed to introduce young dancers to the four foundational styles of dance: ballet, acrobatics, jazz, and tap. Perfect for ages 3–7, this all-in-one class promotes coordination, rhythm, flexibility, strength, and musicality through age-appropriate, high-energy instruction.
Dancers will explore:
• Ballet: Basic positions, posture, grace, and classroom etiquette
• Acro: Foundational tumbling, body control, and safe flexibility work
• Jazz: Upbeat movement, body awareness, and performance quality
• Tap: Introductory footwork, sound patterns, and rhythmic precision
This well-rounded class builds confidence, creativity, and motor skills in a nurturing and structured environment, laying the groundwork for continued training in any style.
Class Dress Code
Girls:
• Pink leotard
• White alignment belt
• Flesh-tone tights
• White ballet shoes
• Nude jazz shoes
• Black tap shoes
Boys:
• White leotard or fitted shirt
• Black dance shorts
• White ballet shoes
• Black jazz shoes
• Black tap shoes
Primary Combo
Ballet, Acro, Jazz & Tap
Ages 3–7 | 60 Minutes
The Primary Dance Foundations Combo is a dynamic and engaging 60-minute class designed to introduce young dancers to the four foundational styles of dance: ballet, acrobatics, jazz, and tap. Perfect for ages 3–7, this all-in-one class promotes coordination, rhythm, flexibility, strength, and musicality through age-appropriate, high-energy instruction.
Dancers will explore:
• Ballet: Basic positions, posture, grace, and classroom etiquette
• Acro: Foundational tumbling, body control, and safe flexibility work
• Jazz: Upbeat movement, body awareness, and performance quality
• Tap: Introductory footwork, sound patterns, and rhythmic precision
This well-rounded class builds confidence, creativity, and motor skills in a nurturing and structured environment, laying the groundwork for continued training in any style.
Class Dress Code
Girls:
• Pink leotard
• White alignment belt
• Flesh-tone tights
• White ballet shoes
• Nude jazz shoes
• Black tap shoes
Boys:
• White leotard or fitted shirt
• Black dance shorts
• White ballet shoes
• Black jazz shoes
• Black tap shoes
Wednesday
4:00 PM to 5:00 PM
4:00 PM to 5:00 PM
Studio 4
Alpha Midway Studios
Alpha Midway Studios
YP I - Conditioning & Injury Prevention
YP I – Conditioning & Injury Prevention
Professional Division | 30 Minutes
YP I Conditioning & Injury Prevention is a specialized 30-minute strength and conditioning class designed for advanced beginner dancers. This course focuses on developing the physical foundation necessary for safe, efficient, and sustainable movement across all dance disciplines.
Through targeted exercises and mindful movement practices, students improve core strength, flexibility, alignment, and coordination. The class emphasizes technique-based conditioning and injury prevention strategies to support long-term dancer wellness and performance readiness.
Key Focus Areas:
• Core strengthening and muscular control
• Functional flexibility and joint mobility
• Safe stretching and recovery methods
• Postural alignment and balance training
• Body maintenance and self-massage techniques
• Injury prevention through proper biomechanics
Enrollment Requirements:
• Minimum of one (1) year of prior dance training
• Placement by faculty assessment
This course is a required component of the TMJ School of Dance Professional Division and supports student progression in all performance-based technique classes.
Class Dress Code
Girls & Boys:
• Black leotard
• Black dance shorts
• Black crew socks
YP I – Conditioning & Injury Prevention
Professional Division | 30 Minutes
YP I Conditioning & Injury Prevention is a specialized 30-minute strength and conditioning class designed for advanced beginner dancers. This course focuses on developing the physical foundation necessary for safe, efficient, and sustainable movement across all dance disciplines.
Through targeted exercises and mindful movement practices, students improve core strength, flexibility, alignment, and coordination. The class emphasizes technique-based conditioning and injury prevention strategies to support long-term dancer wellness and performance readiness.
Key Focus Areas:
• Core strengthening and muscular control
• Functional flexibility and joint mobility
• Safe stretching and recovery methods
• Postural alignment and balance training
• Body maintenance and self-massage techniques
• Injury prevention through proper biomechanics
Enrollment Requirements:
• Minimum of one (1) year of prior dance training
• Placement by faculty assessment
This course is a required component of the TMJ School of Dance Professional Division and supports student progression in all performance-based technique classes.
Class Dress Code
Girls & Boys:
• Black leotard
• Black dance shorts
• Black crew socks
Wednesday
5:30 PM to 6:00 PM
5:30 PM to 6:00 PM
Studio 4
Alpha Midway Studios
Alpha Midway Studios
YP II - PBT
YP II – Progressing Ballet Technique (PBT)
Professional Division | 30 Minutes
YP II PBT is an advanced 30-minute conditioning and cross-training class that builds upon the foundational work introduced in YP I. Based on the internationally recognized Progressing Ballet Technique (PBT) curriculum, this course provides deeper technical refinement through targeted, ballet-specific exercises that reinforce muscle memory, postural alignment, and neuromuscular coordination.
Designed for intermediate to advanced dancers, YP II PBT strengthens the body for the demands of classical technique, pointe work, and sustained performance. The class supports injury prevention, recovery strategies, and performance endurance through integrated conditioning.
Class Objectives:
• Deepen core engagement and pelvic alignment for pointe readiness
• Increase joint stability and support injury recovery
• Improve dynamic control, balance, and spatial awareness
• Build stamina and coordination for long-term performance demands
Enrollment Requirements:
• Successful completion of YP I PBT or
• Placement by faculty assessment
This course is a core requirement for all YP II dancers and a critical component of the TMJ School of Dance Professional Division curriculum.
Required Dance Tools:
• 1 Large Exercise Ball (55cm–65cm based on height)
• 3 Fusion Balls
• 1 Massage Ball
• 10 ft TheraBand
• Yoga Mat
Class Dress Code
Girls & Boys:
• Black leotard
• Black dance shorts
• Black crew socks
YP II – Progressing Ballet Technique (PBT)
Professional Division | 30 Minutes
YP II PBT is an advanced 30-minute conditioning and cross-training class that builds upon the foundational work introduced in YP I. Based on the internationally recognized Progressing Ballet Technique (PBT) curriculum, this course provides deeper technical refinement through targeted, ballet-specific exercises that reinforce muscle memory, postural alignment, and neuromuscular coordination.
Designed for intermediate to advanced dancers, YP II PBT strengthens the body for the demands of classical technique, pointe work, and sustained performance. The class supports injury prevention, recovery strategies, and performance endurance through integrated conditioning.
Class Objectives:
• Deepen core engagement and pelvic alignment for pointe readiness
• Increase joint stability and support injury recovery
• Improve dynamic control, balance, and spatial awareness
• Build stamina and coordination for long-term performance demands
Enrollment Requirements:
• Successful completion of YP I PBT or
• Placement by faculty assessment
This course is a core requirement for all YP II dancers and a critical component of the TMJ School of Dance Professional Division curriculum.
Required Dance Tools:
• 1 Large Exercise Ball (55cm–65cm based on height)
• 3 Fusion Balls
• 1 Massage Ball
• 10 ft TheraBand
• Yoga Mat
Class Dress Code
Girls & Boys:
• Black leotard
• Black dance shorts
• Black crew socks
Wednesday
5:30 PM to 6:00 PM
5:30 PM to 6:00 PM
Studio 5
Alpha Midway Studios
Alpha Midway Studios
YP I - Horton
YP I – Lester Horton Technique
Professional Division | 90 Minutes
YP I Horton is a high-energy 90-minute class introducing advanced beginner dancers to the foundational vocabulary, history, and physical rigor of the Lester Horton Modern Dance Technique. This codified technique emphasizes strength, coordination, and expressive movement through a series of structured exercises that develop both technical clarity and artistic range.
Dancers will explore the fundamentals of Horton’s technique while building physical stamina, body awareness, and a strong technical base applicable across modern and contemporary dance forms.
Class Focus Areas:
• The Horton Warm-Up: Flatbacks, Laterals, Release Swings
• Fortification and Balance Studies
• Core strengthening and alignment exercises
• Across-the-floor progressions for coordination and clarity
With emphasis on musicality, form, and control, this class prepares students for more advanced modern dance work and introduces them to a technique foundational to repertory performed by the Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater.
Enrollment Requirements:
• Minimum of one (1) year of prior dance training
• Placement by level assessment
This course is a core requirement of the TMJ School of Dance Professional Division.
Class Dress Code
Girls:
• Black leotard
• Black leggings
• Bare feet (no socks or shoes)
Boys:
• Black leotard or fitted shirt
• Black leggings or footless tights
• Bare feet (no socks or shoes)
YP I – Lester Horton Technique
Professional Division | 90 Minutes
YP I Horton is a high-energy 90-minute class introducing advanced beginner dancers to the foundational vocabulary, history, and physical rigor of the Lester Horton Modern Dance Technique. This codified technique emphasizes strength, coordination, and expressive movement through a series of structured exercises that develop both technical clarity and artistic range.
Dancers will explore the fundamentals of Horton’s technique while building physical stamina, body awareness, and a strong technical base applicable across modern and contemporary dance forms.
Class Focus Areas:
• The Horton Warm-Up: Flatbacks, Laterals, Release Swings
• Fortification and Balance Studies
• Core strengthening and alignment exercises
• Across-the-floor progressions for coordination and clarity
With emphasis on musicality, form, and control, this class prepares students for more advanced modern dance work and introduces them to a technique foundational to repertory performed by the Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater.
Enrollment Requirements:
• Minimum of one (1) year of prior dance training
• Placement by level assessment
This course is a core requirement of the TMJ School of Dance Professional Division.
Class Dress Code
Girls:
• Black leotard
• Black leggings
• Bare feet (no socks or shoes)
Boys:
• Black leotard or fitted shirt
• Black leggings or footless tights
• Bare feet (no socks or shoes)
Wednesday
6:00 PM to 7:30 PM
6:00 PM to 7:30 PM
Studio 4
Alpha Midway Studios
Alpha Midway Studios
YP II - Ballet
YP II – Classical Ballet
Professional Division | 60 Minutes
The YP II Classical Ballet class is an intermediate to advanced-intermediate level course designed to expand upon the foundational skills developed in YP I. This 60-minute class offers focused, progressive training that deepens students’ technical execution, enhances their understanding of classical vocabulary, and sharpens musicality and performance artistry.
Dancers will engage in more complex barre and center combinations, with increasing attention to strength, control, fluidity, and expressive movement. This class also introduces elements that prepare students for pointe readiness, repertory work, and advanced training pathways.
YP II is a required course for Company members and serves as a cornerstone of the TMJ School of Dance’s Professional Division curriculum.
Class Objectives:
• Refine classical technique with advanced barre and center work
• Strengthen control, extension, and movement quality
• Develop pointe preparation and artistic interpretation
• Deepen understanding of classical ballet structure and style
Enrollment Requirements:
• Successful completion of YP I or placement by faculty assessment
Class Dress Code
Girls:
• Black leotard
• Pink alignment belt
• Flesh-tone or pink ballet tights
• Flesh-tone or pink ballet shoes
Boys:
• Black fitted leotard or shirt
• Black footed tights
• Black ballet shoes
YP II – Classical Ballet
Professional Division | 60 Minutes
The YP II Classical Ballet class is an intermediate to advanced-intermediate level course designed to expand upon the foundational skills developed in YP I. This 60-minute class offers focused, progressive training that deepens students’ technical execution, enhances their understanding of classical vocabulary, and sharpens musicality and performance artistry.
Dancers will engage in more complex barre and center combinations, with increasing attention to strength, control, fluidity, and expressive movement. This class also introduces elements that prepare students for pointe readiness, repertory work, and advanced training pathways.
YP II is a required course for Company members and serves as a cornerstone of the TMJ School of Dance’s Professional Division curriculum.
Class Objectives:
• Refine classical technique with advanced barre and center work
• Strengthen control, extension, and movement quality
• Develop pointe preparation and artistic interpretation
• Deepen understanding of classical ballet structure and style
Enrollment Requirements:
• Successful completion of YP I or placement by faculty assessment
Class Dress Code
Girls:
• Black leotard
• Pink alignment belt
• Flesh-tone or pink ballet tights
• Flesh-tone or pink ballet shoes
Boys:
• Black fitted leotard or shirt
• Black footed tights
• Black ballet shoes
Wednesday
6:00 PM to 7:30 PM
6:00 PM to 7:30 PM
Studio 5
Alpha Midway Studios
Alpha Midway Studios
YP I - Contemporary
YP I – Contemporary
Professional Division | 45 Minutes
YP I Contemporary is a dynamic and physically engaging 45-minute class designed for advanced beginner to intermediate-level dancers. This course blends the foundational techniques of ballet, modern, jazz, and lyrical styles to support expressive artistry, technical development, and musical responsiveness.
Dancers will explore the emotional and physical depth of movement while building the strength, agility, and coordination necessary for contemporary performance. Emphasis is placed on individual expression, alignment, and versatility across movement vocabularies.
Class Structure Includes:
• Aerobic warm-up and body conditioning
• Center floor movement studies
• Across-the-floor progressions
• Flexibility and stretch training
• Turns, leaps, and pirouette technique
• Core strengthening and leg extension development
This class fosters technical precision, stamina, and performance presence while encouraging each dancer’s unique movement voice.
Enrollment Requirements:
• Minimum of one (1) year of prior dance training
• Placement by faculty assessment
This course is a core requirement of the TMJ School of Dance Professional Division.
Class Dress Code
Girls:
• Black leotard
• Black leggings
• Black or nude dance socks
Boys:
• Black leotard or fitted shirt
• Black dance shorts or leggings
• Black or nude dance socks
YP I – Contemporary
Professional Division | 45 Minutes
YP I Contemporary is a dynamic and physically engaging 45-minute class designed for advanced beginner to intermediate-level dancers. This course blends the foundational techniques of ballet, modern, jazz, and lyrical styles to support expressive artistry, technical development, and musical responsiveness.
Dancers will explore the emotional and physical depth of movement while building the strength, agility, and coordination necessary for contemporary performance. Emphasis is placed on individual expression, alignment, and versatility across movement vocabularies.
Class Structure Includes:
• Aerobic warm-up and body conditioning
• Center floor movement studies
• Across-the-floor progressions
• Flexibility and stretch training
• Turns, leaps, and pirouette technique
• Core strengthening and leg extension development
This class fosters technical precision, stamina, and performance presence while encouraging each dancer’s unique movement voice.
Enrollment Requirements:
• Minimum of one (1) year of prior dance training
• Placement by faculty assessment
This course is a core requirement of the TMJ School of Dance Professional Division.
Class Dress Code
Girls:
• Black leotard
• Black leggings
• Black or nude dance socks
Boys:
• Black leotard or fitted shirt
• Black dance shorts or leggings
• Black or nude dance socks
Wednesday
7:30 PM to 8:15 PM
7:30 PM to 8:15 PM
Studio 4
Alpha Midway Studios
Alpha Midway Studios
YP II - Tap
YP I – Tap
Professional Division | 45 Minutes
YP I Tap is a high-energy, rhythm-focused 45-minute technique class designed for advanced beginner dancers. This course introduces foundational tap vocabulary and musicality, emphasizing clarity of sound, percussive coordination, and expressive movement through dynamic footwork.
Students will explore the relationship between movement and music, developing both technical accuracy and creative confidence.
Class Focus Includes:
• Basic to intermediate rhythm patterns and syncopation
• Weight shifts, timing, and coordination drills
• Tap combinations across the floor
• Musical phrasing, improvisation, and rhythmic storytelling
This class provides a solid technical and musical foundation, preparing students for more advanced rhythmic structures and performance in YP II Tap.
Enrollment Requirements:
• Concurrent enrollment in Ballet and Horton classes
• Minimum of one (1) year of prior dance training
• Placement by faculty assessment
This course is part of the TMJ School of Dance Professional Division curriculum and is highly recommended for dancers seeking versatility in concert and commercial performance.
Class Dress Code
Girls:
• Black leotard
• Black leggings
• Black crew socks
• Black tap shoes
Boys:
• Black leotard or fitted shirt
• Black dance shorts or pants
• Black crew socks
• Black tap shoes
YP I – Tap
Professional Division | 45 Minutes
YP I Tap is a high-energy, rhythm-focused 45-minute technique class designed for advanced beginner dancers. This course introduces foundational tap vocabulary and musicality, emphasizing clarity of sound, percussive coordination, and expressive movement through dynamic footwork.
Students will explore the relationship between movement and music, developing both technical accuracy and creative confidence.
Class Focus Includes:
• Basic to intermediate rhythm patterns and syncopation
• Weight shifts, timing, and coordination drills
• Tap combinations across the floor
• Musical phrasing, improvisation, and rhythmic storytelling
This class provides a solid technical and musical foundation, preparing students for more advanced rhythmic structures and performance in YP II Tap.
Enrollment Requirements:
• Concurrent enrollment in Ballet and Horton classes
• Minimum of one (1) year of prior dance training
• Placement by faculty assessment
This course is part of the TMJ School of Dance Professional Division curriculum and is highly recommended for dancers seeking versatility in concert and commercial performance.
Class Dress Code
Girls:
• Black leotard
• Black leggings
• Black crew socks
• Black tap shoes
Boys:
• Black leotard or fitted shirt
• Black dance shorts or pants
• Black crew socks
• Black tap shoes
Wednesday
7:30 PM to 8:15 PM
7:30 PM to 8:15 PM
Studio 5
Alpha Midway Studios
Alpha Midway Studios
YP I - Tap
YP I – Tap
Professional Division | 45 Minutes
YP I Tap is a high-energy, rhythm-focused 45-minute technique class designed for advanced beginner dancers. This course introduces foundational tap vocabulary and musicality, emphasizing clarity of sound, percussive coordination, and expressive movement through dynamic footwork.
Students will explore the relationship between movement and music, developing both technical accuracy and creative confidence.
Class Focus Includes:
• Basic to intermediate rhythm patterns and syncopation
• Weight shifts, timing, and coordination drills
• Tap combinations across the floor
• Musical phrasing, improvisation, and rhythmic storytelling
This class provides a solid technical and musical foundation, preparing students for more advanced rhythmic structures and performance in YP II Tap.
Enrollment Requirements:
• Concurrent enrollment in Ballet and Horton classes
• Minimum of one (1) year of prior dance training
• Placement by faculty assessment
This course is part of the TMJ School of Dance Professional Division curriculum and is highly recommended for dancers seeking versatility in concert and commercial performance.
Class Dress Code
Girls:
• Black leotard
• Black leggings
• Black crew socks
• Black tap shoes
Boys:
• Black leotard or fitted shirt
• Black dance shorts or pants
• Black crew socks
• Black tap shoes
YP I – Tap
Professional Division | 45 Minutes
YP I Tap is a high-energy, rhythm-focused 45-minute technique class designed for advanced beginner dancers. This course introduces foundational tap vocabulary and musicality, emphasizing clarity of sound, percussive coordination, and expressive movement through dynamic footwork.
Students will explore the relationship between movement and music, developing both technical accuracy and creative confidence.
Class Focus Includes:
• Basic to intermediate rhythm patterns and syncopation
• Weight shifts, timing, and coordination drills
• Tap combinations across the floor
• Musical phrasing, improvisation, and rhythmic storytelling
This class provides a solid technical and musical foundation, preparing students for more advanced rhythmic structures and performance in YP II Tap.
Enrollment Requirements:
• Concurrent enrollment in Ballet and Horton classes
• Minimum of one (1) year of prior dance training
• Placement by faculty assessment
This course is part of the TMJ School of Dance Professional Division curriculum and is highly recommended for dancers seeking versatility in concert and commercial performance.
Class Dress Code
Girls:
• Black leotard
• Black leggings
• Black crew socks
• Black tap shoes
Boys:
• Black leotard or fitted shirt
• Black dance shorts or pants
• Black crew socks
• Black tap shoes
Wednesday
8:15 PM to 9:00 PM
8:15 PM to 9:00 PM
Studio 4
Alpha Midway Studios
Alpha Midway Studios
YP II - Contemporary
YP II – Contemporary
Professional Division | 45 Minutes
YP II Contemporary is an expressive and technically rigorous 45-minute class for intermediate to advanced-intermediate dancers who have successfully completed YP I or placed through faculty assessment. This class advances the exploration of contemporary dance by fusing ballet, modern, jazz, and lyrical elements, with a strong focus on fluidity, improvisation, musicality, and emotional storytelling.
Students will deepen their artistic expression, develop nuanced control, and expand their ability to embody diverse choreographic styles with clarity, precision, and performance presence.
Class Structure Includes:
• Elevated aerobic warm-up and conditioning
• Advanced center floor combinations
• Complex across-the-floor progressions
• Strength and flexibility development
• Advanced turns, jumps, and sustained movement phrases
• Improvisation, composition, and guided choreography labs
Students will also engage in performance-based exercises that refine their ability to communicate intention, interpret choreography, and connect with audiences through movement.
Enrollment Requirements:
• Successful completion of YP I Contemporary
• Or placement through faculty evaluation
This course is a core requirement of the TMJ School of Dance Professional Division.
Class Dress Code
Girls:
• Black leotard
• Black leggings
• Black or nude dance socks
Boys:
• Black leotard or fitted shirt
• Black dance shorts or leggings
• Black or nude dance socks
YP II – Contemporary
Professional Division | 45 Minutes
YP II Contemporary is an expressive and technically rigorous 45-minute class for intermediate to advanced-intermediate dancers who have successfully completed YP I or placed through faculty assessment. This class advances the exploration of contemporary dance by fusing ballet, modern, jazz, and lyrical elements, with a strong focus on fluidity, improvisation, musicality, and emotional storytelling.
Students will deepen their artistic expression, develop nuanced control, and expand their ability to embody diverse choreographic styles with clarity, precision, and performance presence.
Class Structure Includes:
• Elevated aerobic warm-up and conditioning
• Advanced center floor combinations
• Complex across-the-floor progressions
• Strength and flexibility development
• Advanced turns, jumps, and sustained movement phrases
• Improvisation, composition, and guided choreography labs
Students will also engage in performance-based exercises that refine their ability to communicate intention, interpret choreography, and connect with audiences through movement.
Enrollment Requirements:
• Successful completion of YP I Contemporary
• Or placement through faculty evaluation
This course is a core requirement of the TMJ School of Dance Professional Division.
Class Dress Code
Girls:
• Black leotard
• Black leggings
• Black or nude dance socks
Boys:
• Black leotard or fitted shirt
• Black dance shorts or leggings
• Black or nude dance socks
Wednesday
8:15 PM to 9:00 PM
8:15 PM to 9:00 PM
Studio 5
Alpha Midway Studios
Alpha Midway Studios
Creative Movement
Creative Movement
Early Childhood Division-Saturday School | 45 minutes
Creative Movement is a joyful and engaging 45-minute class designed for babies and toddlers ages 1.5 to 3 years old, accompanied by a parent or adult guardian. This introductory class promotes early childhood development through music, movement, and imaginative play, encouraging motor skill growth, social-emotional connection, and self-expression.
Each session explores:
• Basic rhythm and body awareness
• Coordination through guided movement
• Sensory play and interactive songs
• Safe exploration of space and movement patterns
The presence of a participating adult ensures comfort, focus, and emotional support, making it a positive first experience in a structured class environment. Creative Movement provides a foundation for lifelong learning and sets the stage for future dance training.
Class Dress Code
Girls:
• Pink leotard
• Flesh-tone tights
• White crew socks
Boys:
• White leotard
• Black dance shorts
• White crew socks
Creative Movement
Early Childhood Division-Saturday School | 45 minutes
Creative Movement is a joyful and engaging 45-minute class designed for babies and toddlers ages 1.5 to 3 years old, accompanied by a parent or adult guardian. This introductory class promotes early childhood development through music, movement, and imaginative play, encouraging motor skill growth, social-emotional connection, and self-expression.
Each session explores:
• Basic rhythm and body awareness
• Coordination through guided movement
• Sensory play and interactive songs
• Safe exploration of space and movement patterns
The presence of a participating adult ensures comfort, focus, and emotional support, making it a positive first experience in a structured class environment. Creative Movement provides a foundation for lifelong learning and sets the stage for future dance training.
Class Dress Code
Girls:
• Pink leotard
• Flesh-tone tights
• White crew socks
Boys:
• White leotard
• Black dance shorts
• White crew socks
Saturday
12:00 PM to 1:00 PM
12:00 PM to 1:00 PM
Studio 4
Alpha Midway Studios
Alpha Midway Studios
Primary Combo
Primary Combo
Ballet, Acro, Jazz & Tap
Ages 3–7 | 60 Minutes
The Primary Dance Foundations Combo is a dynamic and engaging 60-minute class designed to introduce young dancers to the four foundational styles of dance: ballet, acrobatics, jazz, and tap. Perfect for ages 3–7, this all-in-one class promotes coordination, rhythm, flexibility, strength, and musicality through age-appropriate, high-energy instruction.
Dancers will explore:
• Ballet: Basic positions, posture, grace, and classroom etiquette
• Acro: Foundational tumbling, body control, and safe flexibility work
• Jazz: Upbeat movement, body awareness, and performance quality
• Tap: Introductory footwork, sound patterns, and rhythmic precision
This well-rounded class builds confidence, creativity, and motor skills in a nurturing and structured environment, laying the groundwork for continued training in any style.
Class Dress Code
Girls:
• Pink leotard
• White alignment belt
• Flesh-tone tights
• White ballet shoes
• Nude jazz shoes
• Black tap shoes
Boys:
• White leotard or fitted shirt
• Black dance shorts
• White ballet shoes
• Black jazz shoes
• Black tap shoes
Primary Combo
Ballet, Acro, Jazz & Tap
Ages 3–7 | 60 Minutes
The Primary Dance Foundations Combo is a dynamic and engaging 60-minute class designed to introduce young dancers to the four foundational styles of dance: ballet, acrobatics, jazz, and tap. Perfect for ages 3–7, this all-in-one class promotes coordination, rhythm, flexibility, strength, and musicality through age-appropriate, high-energy instruction.
Dancers will explore:
• Ballet: Basic positions, posture, grace, and classroom etiquette
• Acro: Foundational tumbling, body control, and safe flexibility work
• Jazz: Upbeat movement, body awareness, and performance quality
• Tap: Introductory footwork, sound patterns, and rhythmic precision
This well-rounded class builds confidence, creativity, and motor skills in a nurturing and structured environment, laying the groundwork for continued training in any style.
Class Dress Code
Girls:
• Pink leotard
• White alignment belt
• Flesh-tone tights
• White ballet shoes
• Nude jazz shoes
• Black tap shoes
Boys:
• White leotard or fitted shirt
• Black dance shorts
• White ballet shoes
• Black jazz shoes
• Black tap shoes
Saturday
12:00 PM to 1:00 PM
12:00 PM to 1:00 PM
Studio 5
Alpha Midway Studios
Alpha Midway Studios
Jr. Open - Acro
Open Junior Acrobatics
Open Division – Saturday School | Ages 8–12 | 60 Minutes
Open Junior Acrobatics is a foundational 60-minute class designed for students ages 8–12 with novice to advanced beginner experience in acrobatics. This course introduces essential acrobatic skills and conditioning exercises that promote strength, flexibility, balance, and coordination.
Students will explore the fundamentals of floor-based acrobatics while developing body awareness, confidence, and control. The class is structured to build a strong technical base in a safe, supportive, and engaging environment.
Class Focus Includes:
• Forward and backward rolls
• Handstands and cartwheels
• Bridge work and introductory walkovers
• Beginning aerial drills and safe spotting techniques
This class is ideal for students preparing to transition into the Young Professionals (YP) level acrobatics program, with an emphasis on proper alignment, progressive skill-building, and injury prevention.
Enrollment Requirement:
• Must be concurrently enrolled in Open Junior Ballet
Class Dress Code
Girls:
• Light blue leotard
• White alignment belt
• Flesh-tone tights
• White crew socks (no shoes)
Boys:
• Light blue leotard or fitted shirt
• Navy dance shorts
• White crew socks (no shoes)
Open Junior Acrobatics
Open Division – Saturday School | Ages 8–12 | 60 Minutes
Open Junior Acrobatics is a foundational 60-minute class designed for students ages 8–12 with novice to advanced beginner experience in acrobatics. This course introduces essential acrobatic skills and conditioning exercises that promote strength, flexibility, balance, and coordination.
Students will explore the fundamentals of floor-based acrobatics while developing body awareness, confidence, and control. The class is structured to build a strong technical base in a safe, supportive, and engaging environment.
Class Focus Includes:
• Forward and backward rolls
• Handstands and cartwheels
• Bridge work and introductory walkovers
• Beginning aerial drills and safe spotting techniques
This class is ideal for students preparing to transition into the Young Professionals (YP) level acrobatics program, with an emphasis on proper alignment, progressive skill-building, and injury prevention.
Enrollment Requirement:
• Must be concurrently enrolled in Open Junior Ballet
Class Dress Code
Girls:
• Light blue leotard
• White alignment belt
• Flesh-tone tights
• White crew socks (no shoes)
Boys:
• Light blue leotard or fitted shirt
• Navy dance shorts
• White crew socks (no shoes)
Saturday
1:00 PM to 2:00 PM
1:00 PM to 2:00 PM
Studio 5
Alpha Midway Studios
Alpha Midway Studios
Primary Combo
Primary Combo
Ballet, Acro, Jazz & Tap
Ages 3–7 | 60 Minutes
The Primary Dance Foundations Combo is a dynamic and engaging 60-minute class designed to introduce young dancers to the four foundational styles of dance: ballet, acrobatics, jazz, and tap. Perfect for ages 3–7, this all-in-one class promotes coordination, rhythm, flexibility, strength, and musicality through age-appropriate, high-energy instruction.
Dancers will explore:
• Ballet: Basic positions, posture, grace, and classroom etiquette
• Acro: Foundational tumbling, body control, and safe flexibility work
• Jazz: Upbeat movement, body awareness, and performance quality
• Tap: Introductory footwork, sound patterns, and rhythmic precision
This well-rounded class builds confidence, creativity, and motor skills in a nurturing and structured environment, laying the groundwork for continued training in any style.
Class Dress Code
Girls:
• Pink leotard
• White alignment belt
• Flesh-tone tights
• White ballet shoes
• Nude jazz shoes
• Black tap shoes
Boys:
• White leotard or fitted shirt
• Black dance shorts
• White ballet shoes
• Black jazz shoes
• Black tap shoes
Primary Combo
Ballet, Acro, Jazz & Tap
Ages 3–7 | 60 Minutes
The Primary Dance Foundations Combo is a dynamic and engaging 60-minute class designed to introduce young dancers to the four foundational styles of dance: ballet, acrobatics, jazz, and tap. Perfect for ages 3–7, this all-in-one class promotes coordination, rhythm, flexibility, strength, and musicality through age-appropriate, high-energy instruction.
Dancers will explore:
• Ballet: Basic positions, posture, grace, and classroom etiquette
• Acro: Foundational tumbling, body control, and safe flexibility work
• Jazz: Upbeat movement, body awareness, and performance quality
• Tap: Introductory footwork, sound patterns, and rhythmic precision
This well-rounded class builds confidence, creativity, and motor skills in a nurturing and structured environment, laying the groundwork for continued training in any style.
Class Dress Code
Girls:
• Pink leotard
• White alignment belt
• Flesh-tone tights
• White ballet shoes
• Nude jazz shoes
• Black tap shoes
Boys:
• White leotard or fitted shirt
• Black dance shorts
• White ballet shoes
• Black jazz shoes
• Black tap shoes
Saturday
1:00 PM to 2:00 PM
1:00 PM to 2:00 PM
Studio 4
Alpha Midway Studios
Alpha Midway Studios
Boys Ninja
Boys Ninja
Open Division-Saturday School | Ages 5–12 | 60 minutes | Novice to Advanced Beginner
Boys Ninja is an action-packed, open-level acrobatics and conditioning class designed specifically for boys ages 5 to 12. This 60-minute session introduces foundational acro techniques and body-weight exercises that promote strength, agility, coordination, and confidence in a supportive, boys-only environment.
Through tumbling drills, partner work, and flexibility training, students will improve:
• Core strength and balance
• Body control and coordination
• Spatial awareness and flexibility
• Discipline and focus through movement
This class supports the physical development of young male dancers and athletes, creating a space where boys can thrive, build camaraderie, and explore movement in a high-energy setting.
Class Dress Code
• Navy or Light Blue Leotard
• Navy Dance Shorts
• Barefoot (no socks or shoes)
Boys Ninja
Open Division-Saturday School | Ages 5–12 | 60 minutes | Novice to Advanced Beginner
Boys Ninja is an action-packed, open-level acrobatics and conditioning class designed specifically for boys ages 5 to 12. This 60-minute session introduces foundational acro techniques and body-weight exercises that promote strength, agility, coordination, and confidence in a supportive, boys-only environment.
Through tumbling drills, partner work, and flexibility training, students will improve:
• Core strength and balance
• Body control and coordination
• Spatial awareness and flexibility
• Discipline and focus through movement
This class supports the physical development of young male dancers and athletes, creating a space where boys can thrive, build camaraderie, and explore movement in a high-energy setting.
Class Dress Code
• Navy or Light Blue Leotard
• Navy Dance Shorts
• Barefoot (no socks or shoes)
Saturday
2:00 PM to 3:00 PM
2:00 PM to 3:00 PM
Studio TBD
Alpha Midway Studios
Alpha Midway Studios
Jr. Open - Ballet
Open Junior Ballet
Open Division – Saturday School | Ages 8–12 | 60 Minutes
Open Junior Ballet is a 60-minute foundational class designed for students ages 8–12 with novice to advanced beginner experience in classical ballet. This course introduces young dancers to the essential elements of ballet technique, vocabulary, and musicality while fostering grace, coordination, and self-discipline.
Through a structured and developmentally appropriate approach, students will:
• Learn fundamental barre and center exercises
• Develop correct posture, turnout, and alignment
• Build strength, flexibility, and body awareness
• Gain exposure to classical music and ballet class etiquette
Taught in a supportive and inclusive environment, this class helps dancers build confidence and a solid technical foundation that supports growth in all styles of dance.
Enrollment Requirement:
• This course is a core requirement within the Open Division and must be taken in order to enroll in any additional Open Division classes.
Class Dress Code
Girls:
• Light blue leotard
• White alignment belt
• Flesh-tone or pink ballet tights
• Flesh-tone or pink ballet shoes
Boys:
• Light blue leotard or fitted shirt
• Navy dance shorts
• White crew socks
• White ballet shoes
Open Junior Ballet
Open Division – Saturday School | Ages 8–12 | 60 Minutes
Open Junior Ballet is a 60-minute foundational class designed for students ages 8–12 with novice to advanced beginner experience in classical ballet. This course introduces young dancers to the essential elements of ballet technique, vocabulary, and musicality while fostering grace, coordination, and self-discipline.
Through a structured and developmentally appropriate approach, students will:
• Learn fundamental barre and center exercises
• Develop correct posture, turnout, and alignment
• Build strength, flexibility, and body awareness
• Gain exposure to classical music and ballet class etiquette
Taught in a supportive and inclusive environment, this class helps dancers build confidence and a solid technical foundation that supports growth in all styles of dance.
Enrollment Requirement:
• This course is a core requirement within the Open Division and must be taken in order to enroll in any additional Open Division classes.
Class Dress Code
Girls:
• Light blue leotard
• White alignment belt
• Flesh-tone or pink ballet tights
• Flesh-tone or pink ballet shoes
Boys:
• Light blue leotard or fitted shirt
• Navy dance shorts
• White crew socks
• White ballet shoes
Saturday
2:00 PM to 3:00 PM
2:00 PM to 3:00 PM
Studio 5
Alpha Midway Studios
Alpha Midway Studios
Boys Tap
Boys Only Tap
Open Division- Saturday School | Ages 5–12 | 60 minutes | Novice to Advanced Beginner
Boys Only Tap is a high-energy, rhythm-focused 60-minute technique class designed exclusively for boys ages 5 to 12. In this dynamic class, students receive expert instruction in mastering tap fundamentals—including precise footwork patterns, clear sound articulation, and personal style development.
Through structured exercises and fun choreography, dancers will:
• Build musicality and timing
• Improve coordination and body control
• Explore improvisation and rhythmic creativity
• Gain confidence in performance and sound clarity
This boys-only environment encourages freedom of expression and fosters camaraderie, allowing students to thrive and grow in their tap journey.
Dress Code
• Navy or Light Blue Leotard or Navy T-Shirt
• Navy Sweatpants or Dance Shorts
• Black Tap Shoes
Boys Only Tap
Open Division- Saturday School | Ages 5–12 | 60 minutes | Novice to Advanced Beginner
Boys Only Tap is a high-energy, rhythm-focused 60-minute technique class designed exclusively for boys ages 5 to 12. In this dynamic class, students receive expert instruction in mastering tap fundamentals—including precise footwork patterns, clear sound articulation, and personal style development.
Through structured exercises and fun choreography, dancers will:
• Build musicality and timing
• Improve coordination and body control
• Explore improvisation and rhythmic creativity
• Gain confidence in performance and sound clarity
This boys-only environment encourages freedom of expression and fosters camaraderie, allowing students to thrive and grow in their tap journey.
Dress Code
• Navy or Light Blue Leotard or Navy T-Shirt
• Navy Sweatpants or Dance Shorts
• Black Tap Shoes
Saturday
3:00 PM to 4:00 PM
3:00 PM to 4:00 PM
Studio TBD
Alpha Midway Studios
Alpha Midway Studios
Jr. Open - Jazz
Open Junior Jazz
Open Division – Saturday School | Ages 8–12 | 60 Minutes
Open Junior Jazz is an upbeat, high-energy 60-minute class designed for students ages 8–12 at the novice to advanced beginner level. This class introduces dancers to the dynamic world of jazz through foundational technique, expressive movement, and performance-based training.
Students will develop confidence, physical control, and musicality through a progressive curriculum that blends classical jazz elements with fun, age-appropriate choreography.
Class Focus Includes:
• Strength, flexibility, and coordination building
• Jazz fundamentals: kicks, turns, leaps, and isolations
• Rhythm, musicality, and dynamic body alignment
• Confidence and personal style through choreography and performance
Each session includes a warm-up, technical drills, across-the-floor progressions, and performance combinations to help students strengthen both their technique and stage presence.
Enrollment Requirement:
• Must be concurrently enrolled in Open Junior Ballet
Class Dress Code
Girls:
• Light blue leotard
• Navy leggings
• Nude jazz shoes
Boys:
• Light blue leotard or fitted shirt
• Navy dance shorts
• White crew socks
• Nude jazz shoes
Open Junior Jazz
Open Division – Saturday School | Ages 8–12 | 60 Minutes
Open Junior Jazz is an upbeat, high-energy 60-minute class designed for students ages 8–12 at the novice to advanced beginner level. This class introduces dancers to the dynamic world of jazz through foundational technique, expressive movement, and performance-based training.
Students will develop confidence, physical control, and musicality through a progressive curriculum that blends classical jazz elements with fun, age-appropriate choreography.
Class Focus Includes:
• Strength, flexibility, and coordination building
• Jazz fundamentals: kicks, turns, leaps, and isolations
• Rhythm, musicality, and dynamic body alignment
• Confidence and personal style through choreography and performance
Each session includes a warm-up, technical drills, across-the-floor progressions, and performance combinations to help students strengthen both their technique and stage presence.
Enrollment Requirement:
• Must be concurrently enrolled in Open Junior Ballet
Class Dress Code
Girls:
• Light blue leotard
• Navy leggings
• Nude jazz shoes
Boys:
• Light blue leotard or fitted shirt
• Navy dance shorts
• White crew socks
• Nude jazz shoes
Saturday
3:00 PM to 4:00 PM
3:00 PM to 4:00 PM
Studio 4
Alpha Midway Studios
Alpha Midway Studios
2025 -2026 CENLA Training Program
Primary Combo
Primary Combo
Ballet, Acro, Jazz & Tap
Ages 3–7 | 60 Minutes
The Primary Dance Foundations Combo is a dynamic and engaging 60-minute class designed to introduce young dancers to the four foundational styles of dance: ballet, acrobatics, jazz, and tap. Perfect for ages 3–7, this all-in-one class promotes coordination, rhythm, flexibility, strength, and musicality through age-appropriate, high-energy instruction.
Dancers will explore:
• Ballet: Basic positions, posture, grace, and classroom etiquette
• Acro: Foundational tumbling, body control, and safe flexibility work
• Jazz: Upbeat movement, body awareness, and performance quality
• Tap: Introductory footwork, sound patterns, and rhythmic precision
This well-rounded class builds confidence, creativity, and motor skills in a nurturing and structured environment, laying the groundwork for continued training in any style.
Class Dress Code
Girls:
• Pink leotard
• White alignment belt
• Flesh-tone tights
• White ballet shoes
• Nude jazz shoes
• Black tap shoes
Boys:
• White leotard or fitted shirt
• Black dance shorts
• White ballet shoes
• Black jazz shoes
• Black tap shoes
Primary Combo
Ballet, Acro, Jazz & Tap
Ages 3–7 | 60 Minutes
The Primary Dance Foundations Combo is a dynamic and engaging 60-minute class designed to introduce young dancers to the four foundational styles of dance: ballet, acrobatics, jazz, and tap. Perfect for ages 3–7, this all-in-one class promotes coordination, rhythm, flexibility, strength, and musicality through age-appropriate, high-energy instruction.
Dancers will explore:
• Ballet: Basic positions, posture, grace, and classroom etiquette
• Acro: Foundational tumbling, body control, and safe flexibility work
• Jazz: Upbeat movement, body awareness, and performance quality
• Tap: Introductory footwork, sound patterns, and rhythmic precision
This well-rounded class builds confidence, creativity, and motor skills in a nurturing and structured environment, laying the groundwork for continued training in any style.
Class Dress Code
Girls:
• Pink leotard
• White alignment belt
• Flesh-tone tights
• White ballet shoes
• Nude jazz shoes
• Black tap shoes
Boys:
• White leotard or fitted shirt
• Black dance shorts
• White ballet shoes
• Black jazz shoes
• Black tap shoes
Tuesday
5:00 PM to 6:00 PM
5:00 PM to 6:00 PM
Alexandria, LA
Junior Combo
Junior Combo
Ages 8–13 | Tuesdays | 90 Minutes
CENLA Junior Dance Foundations is a comprehensive 90-minute class designed for students ages 8–13 in the Junior Level of the CENLA Training Program. This all-in-one class provides a well-rounded introduction to ballet, acrobatics, and jazz, offering students a dynamic and supportive environment to explore multiple genres while developing coordination, confidence, and creativity.
Each session is divided evenly into three 30-minute segments:
Ballet (30 Minutes)
Students are introduced to the foundations of classical ballet, including barre and center exercises that promote posture, alignment, strength, and grace. Emphasis is placed on technique, musicality, and class etiquette, laying the groundwork for all other dance forms.
Acrobatics (30 Minutes)
In this high-energy segment, students build flexibility, strength, and body control through floor-based acrobatic skills such as rolls, handstands, bridges, and introductory walkovers. Safety and proper technique are emphasized to ensure healthy progression and injury prevention.
Jazz (30 Minutes)
This segment introduces students to the rhythm, style, and dynamic movement of jazz dance. Dancers explore isolations, turns, kicks, and across-the-floor progressions while developing performance quality and expressive movement.
Class Highlights:
• Strong foundational training in ballet, jazz, and acrobatics
• Emphasis on rhythm, musicality, coordination, and flexibility
• Supportive, fun, and structured environment
• Builds confidence, classroom etiquette, and performance readiness
Dress Code:
Girls:
• Light blue leotard
• Pink alignment belt
• Flesh-tone or pink ballet tights
• Navy leggings (for jazz and acro)
• Pink or flesh-tone ballet shoes
• Nude jazz shoes
• White crew socks (for acro – no shoes)
Boys:
• Light blue fitted shirt or leotard
• Navy dance shorts
• White crew socks
• White ballet shoes
• Nude jazz shoes
Junior Combo
Ages 8–13 | Tuesdays | 90 Minutes
CENLA Junior Dance Foundations is a comprehensive 90-minute class designed for students ages 8–13 in the Junior Level of the CENLA Training Program. This all-in-one class provides a well-rounded introduction to ballet, acrobatics, and jazz, offering students a dynamic and supportive environment to explore multiple genres while developing coordination, confidence, and creativity.
Each session is divided evenly into three 30-minute segments:
Ballet (30 Minutes)
Students are introduced to the foundations of classical ballet, including barre and center exercises that promote posture, alignment, strength, and grace. Emphasis is placed on technique, musicality, and class etiquette, laying the groundwork for all other dance forms.
Acrobatics (30 Minutes)
In this high-energy segment, students build flexibility, strength, and body control through floor-based acrobatic skills such as rolls, handstands, bridges, and introductory walkovers. Safety and proper technique are emphasized to ensure healthy progression and injury prevention.
Jazz (30 Minutes)
This segment introduces students to the rhythm, style, and dynamic movement of jazz dance. Dancers explore isolations, turns, kicks, and across-the-floor progressions while developing performance quality and expressive movement.
Class Highlights:
• Strong foundational training in ballet, jazz, and acrobatics
• Emphasis on rhythm, musicality, coordination, and flexibility
• Supportive, fun, and structured environment
• Builds confidence, classroom etiquette, and performance readiness
Dress Code:
Girls:
• Light blue leotard
• Pink alignment belt
• Flesh-tone or pink ballet tights
• Navy leggings (for jazz and acro)
• Pink or flesh-tone ballet shoes
• Nude jazz shoes
• White crew socks (for acro – no shoes)
Boys:
• Light blue fitted shirt or leotard
• Navy dance shorts
• White crew socks
• White ballet shoes
• Nude jazz shoes
Tuesday
6:00 PM to 7:30 PM
6:00 PM to 7:30 PM
Alexandria, LA
Senior Combo
Senior Combo
Ages 14–18 | Tuesdays | 90 Minutes
CENLA Senior Dance Foundations is a comprehensive 90-minute class tailored for students ages 14–18 in the Senior Level of the CENLA Training Program. This recreational training course combines ballet, acrobatics, and jazz into one weekly class designed to refine technique, build physical strength, and foster confidence in a structured and supportive environment.
Each session includes three 30-minute segments:
Ballet (30 Minutes)
Students strengthen their understanding of classical ballet technique with a focus on body alignment, control, and musical phrasing. Barre and center work are incorporated to improve posture, flexibility, and movement quality, while also enhancing overall dance discipline.
Acrobatics (30 Minutes)
This segment focuses on age-appropriate acrobatic progressions, helping students develop body awareness, strength, and coordination. Exercises include walkovers, handstands, bridges, and introductory aerial drills. Proper form and technique are emphasized for safety and skill advancement.
Jazz (30 Minutes)
Students engage in high-energy jazz technique, exploring dynamic movement, sharp isolations, leaps, turns, and expressive choreography. This segment also develops musicality, performance quality, and personal style in a fun, encouraging environment.
Class Highlights:
• Multi-genre recreational training in ballet, jazz, and acrobatics
• Emphasis on core strength, flexibility, and expressive movement
• Builds confidence, discipline, and performance skills
• Encourages personal growth in a positive, community-centered setting
Dress Code:
Girls:
• Navy blue leotard
• Pink alignment belt
• Flesh-tone or pink ballet tights
• Navy leggings (for jazz and acro)
• Pink or flesh-tone ballet shoes
• Nude jazz shoes
• White crew socks (for acro – no shoes)
Boys:
• Light blue fitted shirt or leotard
• Navy dance shorts
• White crew socks
• White ballet shoes
• Nude jazz shoes
Senior Combo
Ages 14–18 | Tuesdays | 90 Minutes
CENLA Senior Dance Foundations is a comprehensive 90-minute class tailored for students ages 14–18 in the Senior Level of the CENLA Training Program. This recreational training course combines ballet, acrobatics, and jazz into one weekly class designed to refine technique, build physical strength, and foster confidence in a structured and supportive environment.
Each session includes three 30-minute segments:
Ballet (30 Minutes)
Students strengthen their understanding of classical ballet technique with a focus on body alignment, control, and musical phrasing. Barre and center work are incorporated to improve posture, flexibility, and movement quality, while also enhancing overall dance discipline.
Acrobatics (30 Minutes)
This segment focuses on age-appropriate acrobatic progressions, helping students develop body awareness, strength, and coordination. Exercises include walkovers, handstands, bridges, and introductory aerial drills. Proper form and technique are emphasized for safety and skill advancement.
Jazz (30 Minutes)
Students engage in high-energy jazz technique, exploring dynamic movement, sharp isolations, leaps, turns, and expressive choreography. This segment also develops musicality, performance quality, and personal style in a fun, encouraging environment.
Class Highlights:
• Multi-genre recreational training in ballet, jazz, and acrobatics
• Emphasis on core strength, flexibility, and expressive movement
• Builds confidence, discipline, and performance skills
• Encourages personal growth in a positive, community-centered setting
Dress Code:
Girls:
• Navy blue leotard
• Pink alignment belt
• Flesh-tone or pink ballet tights
• Navy leggings (for jazz and acro)
• Pink or flesh-tone ballet shoes
• Nude jazz shoes
• White crew socks (for acro – no shoes)
Boys:
• Light blue fitted shirt or leotard
• Navy dance shorts
• White crew socks
• White ballet shoes
• Nude jazz shoes
Tuesday
7:30 PM to 9:00 PM
7:30 PM to 9:00 PM
Alexandria, LA