MoCo Arts offers a ballet program based on the Russian Syllabus. This program offers solid technical training for those who are serious about studying this demanding discipline, as well as for those who wish to take ballet class for strength, endurance and to support other dance forms. Ballet is a demanding physical discipline, and it must be understood that a student can take several years to complete one level of study. Those taking two or more classes per week will advance at a faster rate, and this is highly encouraged. Ballet offers multiple levels of classes based on the skill level of the student. Students begin with Ballet Intro and move through the levels by teacher permission only.

• Adult Ballet
• Ballet Intro
• Ballet A
• Ballet A/B
• Ballet B
• Ballet B Boys – A class for male dancers to focus on specific technique.
• Ballet C
• Ballet C/D
• Ballet D
• Ballet E
• Ballet D Rep & Ballet E Rep – Repertory classes give students the opportunity to learn choreography with a focus on performance. Permission required.

Pointe is only offered to students who have completed the necessary level of ballet and have been approved by the dance staff to participate. Students wear pointe shoes so that the dancer may go fully onto pointe while in releve. Ballet Pointe offers multiple levels of classes based on the skill level of the student. All pointe classes are by permission only.

• Ballet Pointe A – Ballet Point A is the introductory level to pointe. These classes focus on training the students in correct form. It also focuses on strengthening the dancer’s feet and legs to prepare for further pointe work.
• Ballet Pointe B
• Ballet Pointe C

Tap classes are based on Broadway-style and hoofing. Students learn the basic steps, focusing on rhythm, formation, and musicality. These classes are high energy. **Students need their own tap shoes. Tap offers multiple levels of classes based on the skill level of the student. Students begin with the Tap A class then move through the levels by teacher permission only.

• Adult Tap
• Tap A
• Tap B
• Tap C
• Tap D

Classes are based on Broadway-style jazz, which includes Fosse, Tharp, Stroman, among others. This style focuses on technique, rhythm, and showmanship. Jazz offers multiple levels of classes based on the skill level of the student. Students begin with the Jazz A class then move through the levels by teacher permission only.

• Jazz A
• Jazz B
• Jazz C
• Jazz D

Modern Dance belies strict definition, as it developed in response to the desire for individual artistic freedom and encourages dancers to develop personal choreographic styles. High-energy classes incorporate elements of classical jazz, ballet, lyrical and ethnic dance, with a focus on developing strong rhythmic connections, isolations, uses of the back, levels, and spatial awareness. Modern offers multiple levels of classes based on the skill level of the student. Students begin with the Modern A class then move through the levels by teacher permission only.

• Adult Modern
• Modern A
• Modern B
• Modern C
• Modern D
• Modern E
• Modern C, D, & E Rep – Rep classes focus on choreography and may be taken in addition to technique classes.

Hip Hop JR. is an introductory class to hip-hop. These classes teach the students rhythm, style, formations, and self-confidence. All music and dances are age-appropriate. Hip Hop JR. offers multiple levels of classes based on the skill level of the student. Students begin with the Hip Hop JR. A class then move through the levels by teacher permission only.

• Hip Hop JR. A
• Hip Hop JR. A/B
• Hip Hop JR. B
• Hip Hop JR. C

Hip Hop classes are based in the current street styles of dance. All classes are high energy and are focused on the latest choreography seen in many popular films, videos, and television shows. All music and dances are age-appropriate. Hip Hop offers multiple levels of classes based on the skill level of the student. Students begin with the Hip Hop A class then move through the levels by teacher permission only.

• Adult Hip Hop
• Hip Hop A
• Hip Hop B
• Hip Hop B/C
• Hip Hop C

Dance Conditioning is only available to High School students who are also enrolled in a dance technique class.

Dancing is an incredibly athletic art form. Dance conditioning is a class that will combine Yoga and Pilates and is designed to improve technique and performance by strengthening the dancer’s body. Exercises will focus on improving each dancer’s coordination, balance, alignment, strength, flexibility; improving a dancer’s stamina, and core strength. The class will also focus on breath control and body awareness.

• Call the MoCo Arts front desk at (603) 357-2100 or send an email to info@moco.org to inquire about classes
• Payment in full or the setup of a payment plan is required upon registration. The front desk staff will gladly work with you to create a payment plan.
  • Accepted methods of payment
    • Cash
    • Check
    • Credit/Debit Card
• To register for classes fill out the Class Registration Forms
  • Class Registration Forms must be filled out once per school year. 
  • Paperwork is available for download On the ‘Parents Page’ or can be picked up at the MoCo Arts front desk
• Return paperwork to MoCo Arts before the first day of class. We suggest that paperwork is returned at least one week before class. No student will be allowed to participate in class until all of the required paperwork has been submitted. Paperwork can be emailed to info@moco.org or mailed to:

MoCo Arts
40 Roxbury Street
Keene NH 03431

• MoCo’s front desk staff is there to help with any questions or concerns. Please give us a call at (603) 357-2100 or email info@moco.org.

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