Classes in many styles of dance are available at “Shine”. We offer ballet, pointe, tap, jazz, lyrical jazz and hip-hop classes. We encourage all students to take ballet because it is the foundation for all types of dance. This will allow the student to grow faster in other dance forms.

During classes, our talented instructors give personal attention to each student to ensure development of proper technique. Each class includes a thorough warm-up, stretching, short combinations moving across the floor and a longer combination to finish the class. Classes are focused, but are kept exciting to allow students to have fun while learning the art of dance.

BALLET

Ballet is the foundation of dance. It teaches students how to hold their arms, correct foot positions and gives them the grace to be able to excel in other forms of dance. Ballet is recommended for all dancers.

POINTE

Pointe is taken in conjunction with ballet. Students must have a strong ballet background with years of training before entering a pointe class. Pointe is by teacher recommendation only.

TAP

Tap is important for all dancers because it helps them understand music and how to count in all dance styles. Traditional tap and a hoofing style tap are both taught at Shine. Younger students focus on traditional tap. Tap is a great addition for any dancer as it helps them to be a more complete and well-rounded dancer.

JAZZ

Jazz is a fast style of dance which involved sharp movements that are greatly aided by a good background in ballet technique. Ballet is essential for dancers that are learning the jazz style.

LYRICAL JAZZ

Lyrical Jazz is a fusion of ballet and jazz techniques. This style of jazz is performed to slower music and dancers are taught a more fluid dance motion. Lyrical is used to express the story and emotion of the song or dance piece. Ballet is essential for dancers that are learning the lyrical jazz style.

CONTEMPORARY

Contemporary employs methods found in modern and postmodern dance, as well as classical ballet. Unlike traditions such as ballet, contemporary dance is not associated with specific dance techniques, but rather with a dance  philosophy. It is a more free style of dance where emotions and moods are used to design steps. Ballet is essential for dancers that are learning the contemporary style.

HIP-HOP

Hip- hop is a street style of dance. It refers to a wide range of styles, and most of those styles are taught. We are careful to choose clean and appropriate music for our students at Shine.

LEAPS & TURNS

Leaps and turns is a class to help dancers with some of the more complicated movements from jazz, lyrical jazz and modern. This class is a great addition for any dancer who is interested in having exceptional technique.

COMBINATION CLASSES

For our youngest students, we offer classes that are shorter and combine different styles within the class hour.  These classes introduce the fundamentals of dance while nurturing a child’s agility and musicality. Students learn to follow the teacher’s instructions while working in a challenging but supportive environment. Students also develop social skills that help them when interacting with their peers.

SHINE ON!

A voice/ dance/ acting performance group available to our students starting at age 6. Students have the opportunity to perform at local Las Vegas events about once per month. Students participate in a weekly class and are required to take at least one other class at the studio.