Foundations

Foundations classes are a 1.25 hour class consisting of ballet/tap/jazz combination class designed for dancers in the 1st and 2nd grades. This class introduces beginners to the foundations of dance or continues to build the foundation of training to dancers who have taken dance class previously. These classes establish the basis of knowledge in the foundations of dance to prepare dancers for future styles and advancement. Please refer to the class schedule below to find the Foundations class that is appropriate for your dancer.

Dress Code

The dress code for all Foundations classes is a leotard of any color and pink or skin tone tights*. For tap and jazz portions, dancers will be allowed to put on a skirt or shorts to wear as a coverup. Dancers will wear pink or skin tone ballet shoes, black tap shoes, and tan jazz shoes. Hair is to be pulled up out of the dancer’s face as to not distract from class.

Leotard and Tights:

Any color leotard with pink or skin tone tights.

** Ballet tights and shoes must match in color (i.e. pink tights with pink ballet shoe or skin tone tights with skin tone ballet shoes). 

Ballet Shoes:

Any brand is approved.

Shoes must be pink or skin tone leather with a full sole.

Tap Shoes:

Capezio Cadence CG19; Black

Jazz Shoes:

SoDanca JZ76; Caramel

“On top of the amazing training, Elite Studios has incredible role models. Ali and the faculty have taught my daughter a new level of perseverance, organization and, most importantly, the value of kindness. Ali & the faculty are so gifted not only in dance, but also knowing each dancer and their very unique abilities.”
CHRISTIAN RILEY, DANCE PARENT
“On top of the amazing training, Elite Studios has incredible role models. Ali and the faculty have taught my daughter a new level of perseverance, organization and, most importantly, the value of kindness. Ali & the faculty are so gifted not only in dance, but also knowing each dancer and their very unique abilities.”
Christian Riley, Dance Parent

Other classes you might be interested in

Little Foundations

Preschool – Kindergarten

Lyrical & Contemporary

Grades 3 – 12

Hip-Hop

Grades 3 – 12

Ballet

Grades 3 – 12

Let’s dance

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