OUR CLASSES

Specializing in Tap, Jazz, Ballet/Pointe, Lyrical, Hip Hop, & Gymnastics.

Dance Force is well-known and respected throughout New York's Capital Region for training students with varying skill levels. Each of our instructors works closely with our students to teach the technical aspects of dance while creating a learning environment that is inclusive and gratifying. Our mission is for students to HAVE FUN while learning from instructors who are both experienced and attentive.

To obtain a class schedule, please call the studio at (518) 382-8480 or email us by clicking CONTACT on the menu at the top of this page.

Pre-Ballet | Tap

Ages: 3 - 5
Class Length: 45 Minutes

Introductory level dance class
Provides students the ability to learn the basic steps of tap and ballet.
Creative movement is also incorporated.
Students learn 1-2 dances that they will perform in the Dance Force recital at the end of the season.
Only 1 costume needs to be purchased. Tap shoes are black patent leather, and pink ballet slippers. Any color or style of leotards/tights are to be worn in class.

Jazz

Ages: 6 & Older

Class Length: 45 Minutes

An upbeat technical form of dance, derived from ballet.
Classes focus on posture and flexibility while teaching combinations of leaps and turns.
Classic jazz dance and newer styles are incorporated.
Form fitting dance clothing should be worn to class and black jazz shoes, hair pulled back.

Pre-Gymnastics

Ages: 3 -5
Class Length: 45 Minutes

Basic tumbling and stretches.
Students are to take class in bare feet.
Students do participate in the Dance Force recital at the end of the season.

Hip-Hop

Ages: 6 & Older
Class Length: 45 Minutes

A fun street style form of dancing.
The latest moves and music are incorporated in class.
Classes work on intricate hand and feet coordination.
Black hip-hop sneakers are worn to class with form fitting dance clothes.

Ballet

Ages: 6 & Older

Class Length: 45 - 60 Minutes

Ballet is the basis for all dance forms.
Ballet works on posture, grace, strength and discipline.
Pink Ballet slippers, leotard, tights and a bun are mandatory.
Ballet Classes age 9 and up are required to wear a Black leotard. (Ages 8 and under can wear leotard color of their choice.)

Lyrical

Intermediate & Advanced Dancers
Class Length: 45 Minutes

Graceful form of dance derived from ballet and jazz.
Movements are performed to tell a story by expressing the lyrics through movement.
Students must have a ballet background and be approved by the director before entering a lyrical class.
Tan Piro shoes should be worn for each class.

Tap

Ages: 6 & Older
Class Length: 45 Minutes

This form of dance focuses on coordination and rhythm patterns.
The feet act as musical instruments in this dance form.
Form fitting dance clothes are to be worn. Hair should be tied up.
Black Tap shoes are worn for class. Tap shoes may be lace or u-shell buckle.
Boys should wear tie tap shoes.

Gymnastics

Ages: 6 & Older
Class Length: 45 Minutes

Floor tumbling, stretching, balance beam and Strengthening will be taught during class.
Gymnastics classes perform in the recital.
Routine incorporates Jazz and Gym.