Class Descriptions

Miss Natalie’s Rhythm and Dance  

2024-2025 Season 

All classes taught by Natalie Delgado 

Tiny Combo: Preschool students will learn ballet and tap basics through play and repetition.  Classes are taught with the goal of fun and expression of one's self through dancing. Attire:  Pastel leotard, light colored tights, tan buckle tap shoes (Capezio brand) and pink ballet slippers.  Boys wear black shorts, white t-shirt and black ballet slippers, black lace up tap shoes (Capezio brand).  Hair secured away from face.  Mondays: 4-5 pm or Wednesdays 5:30-6:30 (Ages 3-5) $48/month

Elementary Ballet/Tap Combo:  This is for young dancers wishing to learn the art of ballet and the fundamentals of tap in a fun and graceful way.  Focus is on technique and timing where students will be encouraged to try their best and have fun doing it.  Attire:  Black leotard, white tights, pink ballet slippers, tan buckle tap shoes (Capezio brand), skirts optional.  Boys wear black shorts, white t-shirt and black ballet slippers, tan lace up tap shoes (Capezio brand).  Hair secured away from face. Fridays 4:45-5:45pm (Ages 6-11 or 5 in Kindergarten) $48/month

 Elementary Jazz/Tap Combo:  This class will teach both tap dance and classical jazz dancing in a fun, age appropriate and modest way.  Students will learn combinations set to Pop, Jazz and Broadway music and have a blast!   Attire:  Black leotard, black pants or shorts, pink or tan ballet slippers, tan buckle tap shoes (Capezio brand).  Boys wear black shorts, white t-shirt and black ballet slippers, black lace up tap shoes (Capezio brand).  Hair secured away from face. Thursdays 4:45-5:45pm (Ages 6-11 or 5 in Kindergarten) $48/month

Intermediate Ballet:  This class is designed for the elementary age student with dance experience of three years +.  Dancers will gain new knowledge of ballet terms and learn many combinations set to classical and modern music. Attire:  Black leotard, white tights, tan or pink ballet slippers (canvas split sole preferred), skirt optional. Hair secured away from face.  Mondays: 5-6pm (Ages 8-12) $48/month

Intermediate Tap/ Theatre Jazz:  Tap dancing is a great way to channel your energy into your feet.  The steps and combinations learned in tap dancing help with brain development and memorization in a way that is different from other dance forms.  The intricate rhythms the dancer will learn will activate their creativity and give a sense of accomplishment every week! This class also learns Jazz in the form of Musical Theatre with character routines and skills building. Attire:  Black leotard, black pants or shorts, tan jazz shoes, and tan lace up Capezio tap shoes.  Hair secured away from face.   Tuesdays 5:15pm-6:30pm (Ages 8-13) $48/month

Musical Theatre: Students will explore many different musicals through combinations and choreography.  Emphasis will be equal on technique and stage presence with special directions on acting the part through dance.  This class is a favorite and fills up fast!  Class will perform in the year end recital in June.  Attire:  Black leotard, black pants or shorts, tan jazz shoes.  Boys wear black shorts or pants, white t-shirt and  jazz shoes.  Hair secured away from face.  Wednesdays 4:30-5:30pm (Ages 11-18) $48/month

Teen Conditioning and Technique:  This is an add on class for teens enrolled in another class.  This 30-minute class will build strength, balance and flexibility that will improve performance in all dance forms.  This is not a recital-based class.    Attire:  Black leotard, black tights, tan, split sole canvas ballet slippers, skirt or shorts optional.  Hair secured away from face.  Tuesdays:  3:45-4:15 pm (Ages 11-18) $24/month

Lyrical / Contemporary Ballet:  Lyrical ballet teaches the dancer how to express music with their body.  In this advanced level class, students will reinforce ballet techniques while exploring more challenging combinations and elements.  This class will perform in the year end recital in June.  Attire:  Black leotard, black tights, tan split sole, canvas ballet slippers, skirt optional.  Hair secured away from face.  Tuesdays:  4:15-5:15pm (Ages 11-18 with three years dance experience) $48/month

Teen Tap: Tap dancing is a great way to channel your energy into your feet.  The steps and combinations learned in tap dancing help with brain development and memorization in a way that is different from other dance forms.  The intricate rhythms the dancer will learn will activate their creativity and give a sense of accomplishment every week!  Class will perform in the year end recital in June.  Attire:  Black leotard, black pants or shorts, tan, Capezio, lace up jazz tap shoes.  Boys wear black shorts or pants, white t-shirt and black lace up tap shoes.  Hair secured away from face.  Wednesdays 3:30-4:30pm (Ages 11-18) $48/month

Senior Lyrical Ballet:  This is a 90 minute, invitation only class.  Please contact Miss Natalie for details.

New!  Beginner Musical Theatre:  This class is specially designed for new tween and teen dancers.  Dance is a great way to burn off energy and is proven to help with memory and math due to the rhythmic repetition and goal based choreography.  Attire: Black leotard and black pants or shorts.  Black jazz shoes or ballet shoes.  Boys wear black shorts or pants, white t-shirt and  black jazz or ballet shoes.  Hair secured away from face. Thursdays 5:45-6:45pm (Ages 10-18) $48/month

New! Beginner Teen Tap:  Has your Tween or Teen always wanted to learn tap dancing but was afraid to start?  This class is for you!  We will learn basic tap steps to upbeat fun music and perform in the Recital in June!  Attire: Black leotard and black pants or shorts.  Tan, lace up, Capezio Brand Tap shoes required.  Boys wear black shorts or pants, white t-shirt and black, lace up Capezio Brand tap shoes.  Hair secured away from face. Thursdays 4-4:45pm (Ages 10-18)

Registration opens July 15th!

Coming Soon: Prenatal Ballet, Dance with Me Baby wearing dance class and Parent Child Dance class!