Dance Techniques 

• Creative Dance — (45 minutes) An introduction to dance through the use of movement and music.  Recommended for ages 2 1/2 — 3 1/2 years old. 
• Pre-Ballet — (45 minutes) An introduction to ballet basics.  Recommended for ages 3-4 years old.
• Combination Classes  —  (1— 1.5 hours) A combination of ballet, tap, jazz and Acro.  Recommended for ages 3-5 years old.
• Ballet — (45 minutes — 1.5 hours) A variation of classical dance movements to enhance strength, coordination and body alignment . Recommended for 6 years and older.
• Pointe — (1 hour) Ballet performed with toe shoes. Must meet specific requirement in order to participate in this class.
• Lyrical — (1 — 1.5 hours) Ballet danced to contemporary music and lyrics. Recommended for 6 years and older.
• Jazz — (1 — 1.5 hours) Fast paced dance technique that isolates the body and is performed to contemporary music. Recommended for 6 years and older.
• Tap — (1 hour) The creation of rhythm and sound through the isolation of the feet.  Recommended for 6 years and older.
• Hip Hop — (1 hour) A popular style of Jazz as seen on most music videos.  Recommended for 5 years and older.
• Acrobatics — (1 — 1.5 hours) Tumbling done on mats. Develops strength, flexibility and coordination.  Recommended for 6 years and older.
• Musical Theater — (1 hour) A Broadway style of dance. recommended for 6 years and older
• Modern — (1 hour) An abstract form of dance used to interpret various kinds of music. Recommended for 8 years and older.
• Technique Classes — Non-recital classes offered to advanced students to enhance technique, strength and coordination.
  

• Junior I - 6 -7 years old beginners or those students with minimal previous dance experience
• Junior II- 7 - 10 years old who have had minimal previous dance experience
• Intermediate I -  9 - 11 year old with 2 - 3 years of dance experience
• Intermediate II- 9 - 11 years old Pre Professional Level
• Teen - 12 years and older Recreational level
• Senior I -Beginner Advanced Professional level
• Senior II- Intermediate Advanced Professional Level.  This level is designed for those students who are either working to advance to the Pre Professional level or those students wishing to supplement their training.  Each student is required to purchase a Platter tutu.
• Pre Professional Program- Advanced Professional level.  This level is designed for those students who are able to train under the Viera Dance Conservatory's curriculum.  Each student must be evaluated for this level and commit to take all the Pre Professional level classes.  Students are required to purchase a Platter tutu for Performance.
• Pointe - Must be evaluated and invited to take Pointe.  Each student must also take a minimum of three hours of Ballet technique at VDC.