Boni's Class Descriptions
Class FAQ's
Boni's Babies is a fun-filled 30-minute “mommy” & me class that allows students & parents to interact in a playful environment. The class focuses on music & motor exploration activities using the giant parachute, ping pong balls, bean bags, scarves, ribbons, and obstacle course. Ages: 14-24 month olds
Tots & Tutu's is a 30 minute first dance class without a parent; skills focus on circle time, music and motor activities with rhythm sticks and bean bags, name recognition, directionality, ballerina walk and curtsy, first position, plies', sliding, galloping and working with a partner. Ages: 2 year olds
Pre-Ballet is a 45 minute class; skills focus on similar activities learned in Tots & Tutus class. Adding skipping, releve’, passe’, chasse’, more feet & arm positions. Ages: 3 years olds
Split Classes (Ballet & Tap / Ballet & Jazz / Tap & Jazz) is a 60 minute class; half an hour of each style of dance. Ages: 4 years olds (Ballet & Tap), 5 & 6 year olds (Ballet & Tap, Ballet & Jazz and Tap & Jazz)
Ballet is a more structured class than our combo class, a more formal setting that will give students the discipline to mature as ballerinas. Classical French technique with a mix of Russian & Cecchetti styles. Focus on vocabulary & French terminology as well as musicality, balance & coordination. Proper body technique & alignment will be emphasized as well as strength & flexibility. Work at the barre, center work & across the floor as well.
Jazz classes combine techniques of ballet and modern dance and can take on many different characteristics, and styles including Broadway, Contemporary, Lyrical, Percussive and Street Jazz. Emphasis is on the importance of energy, rhythmical accuracy and style. Each level of jazz is a continuation of the previous level and increases in difficulty.
Tap. The rhythm & movement of tap, created by the metal taps on the heels & toes of a dancer’s shoes, transform the dancer into a percussive musician. Tap dance emphasizes the flow of movement by teaching the dancer to find rhythms & beats not only in music but also in their own bodies. Making sounds with different parts of the tap shoe, toe taps, heel digs, shuffles & ball changes are taught at the beginner level. Each level of tap is geared toward mastering of skills & building upon the technique previously learned.
Hip Hop Through the fundamentals of hip hop movement, the dancer will enjoy an upbeat and high energy class. Stretching, isolations, rhythms, musicality, super body strength and funky footwork will all be incorporated. Choreography will focus on combinations but also personal style and expression.
Lyrical and Leaps & Turns is a contemporary form of ballet and jazz, this class is set to today’s music and its dances interpret the words of songs and are expressed by the dancer in the body and face. Leaps & Turns is a portion of each class. Emphasis is on the importance or energy, rhythmical accuracy and style. Lyrical prerequisite is 1 year of ballet.
Musical Theater incorporates a combination of Jazz and acting. With this style of dance, you are working through Jazz technique while portraying a character. Using songs from Broadway, we focus on bringing out our inner actor/actress! Musical Theater prerequisite is 1 year of Jazz class.
Tumbling build strength, flexibility, and confidence in our Tumbling class! Dancers will learn and progress through skills such as rolls, cartwheels, handstands, bridges, walkovers, and more—based on their individual level.This class emphasizes proper technique and safe skill development while incorporating fun combinations that can be applied to dance routines. Perfect for dancers looking to enhance their acro skills or beginners eager to get started
Drill Team Prep This class is designed to help dancers build the technique, precision, and performance quality needed for drill team auditions and routines. Dancers will focus on kick technique, turns, jumps, flexibility, strength, and sharp, synchronized movements. Perfect for dancers interested in joining a school drill team or wanting to refine their skills.
Cheer Dance Prep
This class is designed to help dancers build the skills needed for cheer tryouts and performances. Dancers will focus on motions, jumps, kicks, turns, flexibility, and sharp, precise movements. Emphasis is placed on timing, strength, coordination, and performance quality, along with learning short combinations and cheer-style choreography.
Adult Classes we offer Ballet, Tap, Clogging, Jazz, Hip Hop and Liturgical Worship Dance adult classes.
Off-Site Classes dance classes held at our off-site locations which include Interfaith, Children of The Woodlands, Living Word and Brighton Academy. Motor Skills, Exploration, Independence, Music, Fun