Class Descriptions
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In addition to recreation dance classes, the dance program offers a competition team, special workshops, birthday parties, scout badges, and more! Email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. for more details!
*Class placement changes may need to occur depending on a variety of issues. If we feel your child is not in a class where they can excel, we will let you know. We want all students to learn while being safe, having fun, and building confidence!
NEW CLASS! Dance Baby!
This sweet class is for non-walking babies and their caregivers. A front-facing baby carrier is strongly recommended. This class will be held in the main gym, on the soft floor. Bare feet or socks only. No shoes.
NEW CLASS! Acro Dance
This class helps your dancer, tumbler, ninja, or cheerleader explore acrobatic skills and how they pertain to dance and other physical arts. Classes will be designed according to the abilities of each student. We will focus on flexibility, strength, and body-spatial awareness. To participate in this class, students must be able to do a clean forward roll and cartwheel. Students will perform in our annual dance showcase.
Suggested ages: 6+
NEW ADD-ON CLASS! Jazz Pop!
This 30 minute class combines various popular dance forms (i.e. jazz, lyrical, contemporary, hip-hop, musical theater dance) This class is at a discounted rate and can only be taken as an add-on class directly before or after another dance class. Black jazz dance shoes will be required. Students will perform in our annual dance showcase.
Suggested ages: 5+
NEW ADD-ON CLASS! Gymnastics for Dance
This 30 minute class is for dancers who wish to take more gymnastics! This class is at a discounted rate and can only be taken as an add-on class directly before or after another dance class. This class will NOT perform in our annual dance showcase.
Suggested ages: 4+
Dance With Me!
A 45 minute class is creatively designed for young dancers and a parent or adult friend. The class consists of a floor warm up, ballet, tap, and imaginative play throughout. Be prepared to take shoes off while we fly, twirl, boogie across the dance floor! All participants are invited to perform our annual dance showcase. (Dress code and dance shoes are encouraged for children, but not required. Comfortable clothes are suggested for adults. We ask that no street shoes are worn in the dance studio, however adults may wear them if they are clean and soft-soled.)
Suggested ages: 2-3 with required adult participation
Combo Ballet/Tap 1
This 45 minute class is the perfect introduction to dance for the Pre-K dancer! The class begins with 20 minutes of ballet, including a short warm-up, introduction to basic ballet terms and practice across the floor. After a 5 minute break to grab a drink and change shoes, we continue with a 20 minute tap class designed to introduce your dancer to basic tap steps and develop their sense of rhythm. Students will perform separate ballet and tap dances in our annual dance showcase.
Suggested ages: 3.5-5 (Students must be potty trained. Parents of 3 & 4 yrs old must remain on site)
Combo Ballet/Tap 2
This 60 minute class is designed for your 5-7 year old dancer. The class begins with 30 minutes of ballet. Students will learn proper posture and body alignment, terminology, and begin progressions across the floor. Since the dancers are already warmed up, a quick change of shoes and they will be ready for 30 minutes of tap! Tap class is designed to improve your dancer’s sense of rhythm and musicality. Students will perform separate ballet and tap dances in our annual dance showcase.
Suggested ages 5-7
Combo Ballet/Tap 3
This 60 minute class is designed for kids 8 years old and up. The class is designed as a progression from our level 2 classes, however students that are new to dance can catch on quickly! Dancers will be challenged with more sophisticated combinations of movement patterns. Students will perform separate ballet and tap dances in our annual dance showcase.
Suggested ages 7+
DanceNastics 1
This 60 minute class is the perfect introduction to dance & gymnastics for the child that just can’t decide between the two! The class begins with 20 minutes of ballet, including a short warm-up, introduction to basic ballet terms and practice across the floor. We continue with a 20 minute Tap class designed to introduce your dancer to basic tap steps and develop their sense of rhythm. We then finish up in the gym learning the basic gymnastic skills on floor, beam & bars. Students will perform separate ballet, tap, and gymnastics dances in our annual dance showcase.
Suggested ages: 3.5-5 (Students must be potty trained. Parents of 3 & 4 yrs old must remain on site)
DanceNastics 2
This 60 minute class is designed for students who were previously enrolled in DanceNastics 1 and are ready to continue developing skills in all three areas of concentration. This class is 20 minutes of ballet, 20 minutes of tap, and 20 minutes in the gym. Students will perform separate ballet, tap, and gymnastics dances in our annual dance showcase.
Suggested ages: 5-7 (Students must be potty trained)
This 90 minute class is for students who were previously enrolled in DanceNastics 2 and wish to continue developing skills in all three areas of concentration. This class is 30 minutes of ballet, 30 minutes of tap, and 30 minutes in the gym. Dancers will be challenged with more sophisticated combinations of movement patterns. Students will perform separate ballet, tap, and gymnastics dances in our annual dance showcase.
Suggested ages: 8+
Dress Code for Dance Classes
- Hair should be pulled back and secured away from face.
- No food, gum, or toys.
- Water bottles are permitted in the dance studio.
- No big jewelry, mid-drift shirts, jeans, short loose shorts, or street shoes allowed.
- Tap shoes
- Black (no ribbons - elastic or velcro only)
- Ballet shoes
- Girls should wear pink.
- Boys should wear black.
- Canvas split-sole recommended but not required.
- Leotard or fitted shirt (solid color preferred)
- Shorts, leggings, or sweat pants (solid color preferred)
- Tights are encouraged, but not required for classes. However, they will be required for children wearing tutus or skirts in our annual performance showcase.
- Purchase “ballet pink” convertible dance tights. This is especially important for those in DanceNastics classes!
