Our Classes
Lowe Dance Studio offers a wide variety of dance classes for girls and boys of all ages. Take a look at what is available for your dancer!
DanceCAMP - Summer Dance Program
DanceCAMP is an exciting program offered to our youngest dancers, ages 3 (by January of current year) to 8 years old. It includes Ballet, Tap, Jazz, Acro (tumbling), performance, snack time, and crafts.
Students ages 3-5 will take classes that include ballet, tap, and tumbling. Students ages 6-8 will take classes that include ballet, tap, and jazz. All students will participate in performance, snack time, and crafts.
Stay posted for posted for the upcoming DanceCAMP – August 2020!
Student Teaching Program
Student teaching is available for students ages 12 and up. In this program, students will work closely with their teacher and learn how to teach a class the correct way. This is a good program for students who may be interested in becoming a Dance Teacher.
1/2 & 1/2 Combination
This program offers 4 levels of instruction for boys and girls age 3-8. Ballet, Tap, and Tumbling are offered to ½ & ½ Pre-I and ½ & ½ I (age 3 & 4). Ballet and Tap are offered to ½ & ½ II (ages 5 & 6, Kindergarten), and Tap, and Jazz are offered to ½ & ½ III (ages 7 & 8, First Grade). It is recommended for students in level III also take Pre-Ballet. Very basic beginning instruction is learned increasing difficulty each year. Children also learn cooperation and classroom etiquette, along with developing life-long friendships.
New Students 3-4 year old, Tap, Ballet & Tumbling ~Tuition $65
Tuesday: 4:30pm – 5:15pm
Saturday: 9:00am – 9:45am
New Students 3-4 year olds, Tap, Ballet & Tumbling ~ Tuition $65
Monday: 5:00pm – 6:00pm
Saturday: 10:00am – 11:00am
New Students 5-6 year olds, Tap, Ballet & Tumbling ~ Tuition $65
Tuesday: 4:30pm – 5:30pm
Saturday: 11:15am – 12:15pm
New Students 7-8 year old, Tap & Ballet ~ Tuition $65
Wednesday: 5:00pm – 6:00pm
Saturday: 12:30pm – 1:30pm
Acrobatics
This program is offered to boys and girls age 4 years through high school. Students will learn proper stretching and strengthening techniques to accomplish skills parallel to gymnastic floor exercise. Tumbling passes include cartwheels and walkovers, to advanced stunts such as, handsprings, tucks, and aerial work. Advanced students are invited to participate in Jr. Advanced and Sr. Advanced level classes.
*Miss Leigh became certified through Acrobatic Arts in 2015. We are one of just 6 schools certified in New Jersey and were very honored to host the FIRST Acrobatic Arts Exam in the United States.
| Class | Age | Day & Time | Tuition |
|---|---|---|---|
| Acro 1 | New Students 4-5 years old | Friday 5:30pm - 6:30pm | $65 |
| Acro 2 | New Students 6-7 years old | Friday 6:30pm - 7:30pm | $65 |
| Acro 3 | New Students 8-9 years old | Tuesday 6:45pm - 8:00pm | $79 |
| Acro 4 | New Students 10-11 years old | Thursday 5:00pm - 6:30pm | $94 |
| Acro 5 | New Students 12-13 years old | Thursday 8:00pm - 9:30pm | $94 |
| Acro 6 | New Students 14 years old & up | Tuesday 5:00pm - 6:30pm | $94 |
| Acro ETrA | Advanced - Invitation Only | Friday 7:00pm - 8:30pm | $94 |
| Acro MSA | Advanced - Invitation Only | Thursday 6:30pm - 8:00pm | $94 |
| Acro HSA | Advanced - Invitation Only | Tuesday 8:00pm - 9:30pm | $94 |
| Advanced Acrobatic Technique 1 | Advanced - Invitation Only | Saturday 3:00pm - 4:30pm | $94 |
| Advanced Acrobatic Technique 2 | Advanced - Invitation Only | Saturday 1:15pm - 2:45pm | $94 |
Tap
This program is offered to boys and girls age 8 years through adult. All styles of tap dancing will be taught including Buck & Wing, Soft Shoe, and Waltz, to name a few. Many rhythms are learned in this percussion dance form. Tap dancing enhances rhythms and dynamics in Ballet, Jazz, Hip Hop, and Modern class.
| Class | Age | Day & Time | Tuition |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tap 1 | New Students 8-11 years old | Friday 6:30pm - 7:30pm | $65 |
| Tap 2 | New Students 12 years old & up | Wednesday 6:15pm - 7:15pm | $65 |
| Tap 3 | Teacher Placement Only | Wednesday 7:15pm - 8:15pm | $65 |
| Tap 4 | Teacher Placement Only | Wednesday 6:15pm - 7:15pm | $65 |
| Tap 5 | Teacher Placement Only | Saturday 11:45am - 12:45pm | $65 |
| Tap 6 | Teacher Placement Only | Wednesday 8:15pm - 9:15pm | $65 |
Jazz
This program is offered to boys and girls age 8 years through adult. Jazz technique is stressed through Classical, Broadway or Musical Theatre, and Funk styles. Students are encouraged to include Ballet classes along with their jazz class to get the most out of their jazz technique.
| Class | Age | Day & Time | Tuition |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jazz 1 | New Students 8-10 years old | Friday 7:30pm - 8:30pm | $65 |
| Jazz 2A | New Students 11 years old | Tuesday 5:30pm - 6:30pm | $65 |
| Jazz 2B | Teacher Placement Only Ballet Required | Friday 5:30pm - 6:30pm | $65 |
| Jazz 2C | New Students 12-13 years old | Wednesday 7:15pm - 8:15pm | $65 |
| Jazz 3A | New Students 14 years old & up | Thursday 8:00pm - 9:00pm | $65 |
| Jazz 3B | Teacher Placement Only Ballet Required | Thursday 8:00pm - 9:15pm | $79 |
| Jazz 4 | Teacher Placement Only Ballet Required | Thursday 5:45pm - 7:00pm | $79 |
Hip Hop
This program is offered to boys and girls age 6 years through adult. Many styles of Hip Hop are reviewed. Students are encouraged to include Jazz classes along with their Hip Hop class to get the most of their Hip Hop training.
| Class | Ages | Day & Time | Tuition |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pre Hip Hop | New Students 6-7 years old | Monday 6:15pm - 7:00pm | $65 |
| Hip Hop 1 | New Students 8-10 years old | Tuesday 5:30pm - 6:30pm | $65 |
| Hip Hop 2 | New Students 11-13 years old | Tuesday 6:30pm - 7:30pm | $65 |
| Hip Hop 3 | New Students 14 years old & up | Monday 5:00pm - 6:00pm | $65 |
| Hip Hop 4 | Teacher Placement Only | Monday 8:30pm - 9:30pm | $65 |
Modern
This program is offered to boys and girls age 8 years through adult. Various styles of Modern will be incorporated. Students will learn to move through space, create many shapes, transfer weight and defy gravity through lifts, jumps, and leaps. It is recommended that students have Ballet or Jazz training prior to Modern.
| Class | Ages | Day & Time | Tuition |
|---|---|---|---|
| Modern 1 | New Students 8-9 years old (Must be in Ballet 2A or above) New Students 10-12 years old (Without Ballet or limited Ballet experience) | Thursday 6:45pm - 7:45pm | $65 |
| Modern 2 | New Students 10-12 years old (Must be in Ballet 2C or above) New Students 13 years old & up (Without Ballet or limited Ballet experience) | Tuesday 8:30pm - 9:30pm | $65 |
| Modern 3/4 | New Students 13 years old & up (With Ballet required) | Thursday 5:15pm - 6:15pm | $65 |
| Modern 5 | Teacher Placement Only (Ballet required) | Saturday 3:00pm - 4:00pm | $65 |
Ballet
Pre-Ballet – This program is offered to boys and girls age 5-7 including two levels. Level I: age 5-6, Level II: age 6-7. Students learn beginning fundamentals of Ballet technique including proper alignment, positions, and basic terminology. Coordination, direction, and classroom etiquette are learned through fun activities at the barre, center floor and across the floor to prepare for Ballet I.
Ballet – This program is offered to boys and girls age 8 years through adult. Students can choose to follow a vigorous training program parallel to a professional program, or a program to enhance other forms of dance or acrobatics. Eight levels of graded ballet technique is carefully taught. Much emphasis on proper placement, alignment, port de bras, epaulement, and strength is given. Students are evaluated to extend their training en pointe, by invitation only.
Pre-Professional Ballet Program– Pre-Professional Program offered to students in level 4 and above. Students will take multiple level classes everyday along with Pointe and Variations. Pas de Deux will be available as permitted. Students will learn the “how to’s” of the Professional World of Ballet. Students will be encouraged to audition for Professional Companies during their Senior year of High School.
Pas de Deux– Students will learn the art of partnering. Ballet students currently enrolled in level III through VIII are invited to participate. Basic partnering principles will be taught. Guest teachers may be invited to give class periodically.
| Class | Ages | Day & Time | Tuition |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pre Ballet 1 | New Students 5-7 years old | Saturday 9:15am - 10:00am | $65 |
| Pre Ballet 2 | New Students 5-7 years old | Saturday 10:00am - 11:00am | $65 |
| Ballet 1A | New Students 8-10 years old | Thursday 5:15pm - 6:15pm | $65 |
| Ballet 1B | New Students 8-10 years old | Saturday 1:30pm - 2:30pm | $65 |
| Ballet 2A | New Students 11-12 years old | Wednesday 5:00pm - 6:15pm | $79 |
| Ballet 2B | Teacher Placement Only | Monday 7:15pm - 8:30pm | $79 |
| Ballet 2B/C | Teacher Placement Only | Wednesday 8:15pm - 9:30pm | $79 |
| Ballet 2C | New Students 13 years old & up | Monday 6:00pm - 7:15pm | $79 |
| Ballet 3A/3C/4A | Teacher Placement Only | Thursday 6:15pm - 7:45pm | $94 |
| Ballet 3A/3B | Students in Ballet 3A, 3B & 3C - Teacher Placement Only | Saturday 9:00am - 11:00am | $119 |
| Ballet 3B/4B/Pre-Pro | Teacher Placement Only | Monday 7:00pm - 8:30pm | $94 |
| Ballet 3C | Teacher Placement Only | Wednesday 7:30pm - 9:30pm | $94 |
| Ballet 4A/B | Teacher Placement Only | Saturday 11:15am - 1:15pm | $119 |
| Ballet Pre-Professional | Advanced - Invitation Only | Monday 8:30am - 9:30pm | $94 |
| Ballet Technique 1 | Students in Ballet 1 | Friday 5:15pm - 6:15pm | $65 |
| Ballet Technique 2 | Students in Ballet 2A, 2B & 2C | Friday 6:30pm - 7:45pm Saturday 12:45pm - 2:00pm | $79 |
| Ballet Technique 3 | Students in Ballet 2A, 2B & 2C | Tuesday 6:30pm - 8:30pm | $79 |
| Ballet Technique 3 Pointe | Teacher Placement Only | - | $79 |
| Ballet Technique 4/PP | Students in Ballet 4A, 4B & Pre-Pro - Teacher Placement Only | Wednesday 5:15pm - 7:15pm | $119 |
Dress Code
Girls:
Ballet, Jazz, Modern, Tap, 1/2 & 1/2 – Black leotard and pink tights
Acro – Black leotard, pink tights or tan tights, black dance shorts.
Hip-Hop – Comfortable clothing.
Boys
Ballet – Black tights, dance belt, and white, grey, or black t-shirt
Tap, Jazz, Acro, Modern – Black dance pants or shorts, and white, grey, or black t-shirt.
Hip-Hop – Comfortable clothing
½ & ½ Combination
This program offers 5 levels of instruction for boys and girls ages 3-8. Ballet, tap, and tumbling are offered.
Acrobatics
This program is offered to boys and girls ages 4 through high school. Students will learn proper stretching and strengthening techniques to accomplish skills parallel to gymnastic floor exercises.
Tap
This program is offered to boys and girls ages 8 through adult. All styles of tap dancing will be taught.
Jazz
This program is offered to boys and girls ages 8 through adult. Jazz technique is stressed through classical, Broadway, musical theatre, and funk styles.
Hip Hop
This program is offered to boys and girls ages 6 through adult. Many styles of hip hop are reviewed.
Modern
This program is offered to boys and girls ages 8 through adult. Various styles of modern dance will be incorporated.
Pre-Ballet
This program is offered to boys and girls ages 5-7. Students learn the fundamentals of ballet technique, including proper alignment, positions, and basic terminology.
Ballet
This program is offered to boys and girls ages 8 through adult. Eight levels of graded ballet technique are carefully taught, with emphasis on placement, alignment, port de bras, epaulement and strength.
Pre-Professional Ballet Program
Our pre-professional program is offered to students in Level 4 and above. Students will learn the "how to's" of the professional world of ballet.
Pas de Deux
Students will learn the art of partnering. Ballet students enrolled in Level 3-8 are invited to participate.
Student Teaching Program
Student teaching is available for students ages 12 and up. In this program, students will work closely with their teacher and learn how to teach a class.