Courses Offered
Tumbling
Tumbling classes for ages 3 & up! Learn the beginner basics of tumbling technique. Tumbling technique is divided into three classes by age category.
Ballet
The basis for all dance types, contributes directly to the development of grace, poise, balance, core strength and discipline.
Tap
Dance from where rhythmic sounds are created by the feet to teach student rhythm, timing and balance.
Jazz
Free-style dance combining ballet, tap and acrobatic movements.
Hip Hop
Street-style dance form using free movements. Develops student's strength and endurance.
Pointe
A ballet position in which the body is balanced on the extreme tip of the toe. For the advanced ballet dancer. Develops core strength and overall technique.
Contemporary
A style of expressive dance that combines elements of several dance genres including modern, jazz, lyrical and classical ballet.
Acro
Acro is an infusion of gymnastic skills and techniques with dance steps! The ultimate goal of acro is to have dancers seamlessly demonstrate gymnastic tricks within their dancing. Tricks that maybe taught in this class are front walkovers, back walkovers, side aerial, front aerial, back handsprings, back tucks, etc.
Programs
Company
Tari’s Company consists of six groups, Tiny Tot, Peewee, Mini, Junior, Teen, and Senior, ranging in age from 4 to 18. Dancers were invited to join the company after evaluation during the summer session. They attend a two-week company intensive in July where guest instructors work with them on technique and competition choreography. The dancers attend and compete at several dance conventions and competitions throughout the year receiving many awards. They attend and compete at conventions/competitions such as: Radix, Hollywood Vibe, LADM, Dance Makers, and more.
Pre Pro Ballet
A pre-professional ballet training program created for aspiring professional ballet dancers. Great emphasis is placed on accurate, strong class work and the development of technical excellence.