EARLY CHILDHOOD DANCE PROGRAM

Our Early Childhood Dance Program is specifically designed to provide children between the ages of 18 months and six with a strong foundation in dance and movement. Creative activities are a large part of each class. The use of stories, games, and props facilitates a fun and creative environment.

We have created a comprehensive early childhood dance syllabus that focuses on the basic physical elements of space, movement, musical awareness, directions, and elementary positions of ballet. In addition to these physical elements, we integrate the intellectual concepts of self-awareness, teamwork, creative expression, imagination, and basic body awareness.

The Program also helps children learn the basics of classroom behavior and manners, which include learning how to take turns, following another dancer or leading the way, waiting patiently, working together with others, and having a positive attitude. By the end of the year, your young dancers will be able to dance independently of the instructor, memorize simple exercises and sequences, and begin to interpret music.

MOVE and GROOVE: Ages 18 Months – 3 Years | 30 minutes per week

Move & Groove is designed for the specific needs of toddlers. This parent/tot class is a wonderful introduction to the structure of a classroom while allowing the child the freedom to explore their own natural movement. Dancers will march, gallop and roll...jump, twirl, wiggle and giggle while using our imaginations to go on exciting adventures. Fine and gross motor skills are developed through the use of music, dance, and fun props. This is a non-recital class.

DANCE ADVENTURES: Ages 3-5 Years | 30 minutes per week

These are themed ballet classes that will promote creative learning and lay the foundation for correct dance technique.  Curriculum consists of lesson plans based on nine different themes.  Dancers learn about teamwork, and a love for learning through dancing, music and imaginative play.  Tap and Jazz techniques will be introduced.

POM TOTZ: Ages 3 – 5 Years | 30 minutes per week

Dancers will focus on sharp arm movements, execution of choreographic visuals and dance team/cheer skills. Dancers will learn fundamentals of Pom positions, performance skills and expand on their high energy, entertainment skills.

ACRO TOTZ: Ages 3 – 5 Years | 30 minutes per week

This class will focus on flexibility and beginning tumbling skills to prepare young dancers for more advanced stunts and tricks in dance routines.

HIP HOP TOTZ: Ages 3 – 5 Years | 30 minutes per week

This high energy specialty class is a perfect fit for students who want to learn today’s hottest dance styles.  Dances and music are modified and screened to be age appropriate.

INTRO TO CLASSES

Our intro classes are meant to be taken in combination with each other. Choose whether to take the classes immediately following each other or on different days of the week! It’s up to you!

INTRO TO BALLET: Ages 4 – 5 Years | 30 minutes per week

An introduction to ballet with beginning development of ballet concepts including turn out, coordination, spatial awareness and a specific focus on class etiquette. Students will learn elementary positions, and introductory terminology.

INTRO TO TAP: Ages 4 – 5 Years | 30 minutes per week 

A fun, energetic class where young dancers explore rhythm, coordination, and basic tap steps through music and movement.

INTRO TO JAZZ: Ages 4 – 5 Years | 30 minutes per week

These classes are intended to help our dancers have a solid introduction to the styles of tap and/or jazz.  They will learn basic skills and fundamentals that increase rhythm, timing, musical awareness and coordination. 

FOUNDATION CLASSES

Our foundation classes are meant to be taken in combination with each other. Each style of dance is specifically spotlighted so that the dancers’ individual skills and needs may be more fully addressed. Placement is based first on a student's ability to consistently execute the required skills for each level and then on age. A student's ability to progress through each level successfully is based on the ability to consistently execute, retain, and comprehend the skills taught at each level. An audition or teacher recommendation is strongly suggested for proper placement.

FOUNDATION CLASS DISCOUNT: Ballet is considered to be the most important foundation of all dance classes. Tap and Jazz are meant to be taken in conjunction with ballet. If you choose not to take ballet, your first foundation-level class will be the same price as that ballet-level class, regardless of the time per week. When taken in conjunction with other foundation-level classes, jazz and tap are $35 to add the second foundation class and $20 to add the second foundation class.

BALLET: LEVEL 1-6 | 30min - 1.5 hours/week based on level

Students will learn classical ballet techniques and terminology. Each class includes barre exercises, center floor work, and across-the-floor combinations. The ballet curriculum stresses precise technique based on a combination of methods. As students progress through each level, the curriculum will become increasingly more complex and intricate.

PRE-POINTE, BEGINNING POINTE + POINTE: 30- 45 minutes per week

Pre-pointe will work on preparation throughout the fall. When ready, pointe shoes will be fitted and the student will begin work en pointe at the barre. Readiness for pointe work is determined by each student’s strength and physical development, not by their age. Pointe class will extend from the barre to floor work.

JAZZ: LEVEL 1-6 | 30-45 min/week based on level

Jazz class will focus on learning proper dance technique such as isolations of the body, improving performance quality and developing complex rhythms and patterns. Students will be exposed to various styles of jazz such as Broadway, Street and Contemporary to help develop a well rounded dancer. Class curriculum is based on traditional jazz movement and includes a proper warm-up, stretches, isolations, across-the-floor progressions, and combinations. As students progress through each level curriculum will become increasingly more complex and intricate.

TAP: LEVEL 1-6 | 30-45 min/week based on level

Tap classes are designed to develop rhythm, style and sound. Students will learn a variety of tap styles from Broadway to Rhythm tap. Exercises focus on building flexibility of the knee and ankles, coordination, and speed of movement. The class emphasis is on developing proper tap technique, producing clear tap sounds, using a variety of tempos and combinations. As students progress through each level curriculum will become increasingly more complex and intricate.

SPECIALTY CLASSES

If you are looking for something other than traditional dance, then the Specialty Classes are made for you.  Each specialty is taught by a professional in that particular field of study.

BROADWAY: Ages 5 – 8 Years | 30 minutes per week

This class will introduce you to the exciting world of the stage by performing a combination of singing, dancing, and acting to songs from Broadway musicals. 

MUSICAL THEATRE PRODUCTIONS: Ages 9 – 18 Years | Rehearsal Times Vary

Take your love of acting, singing and dancing to the stage.  Placements into our musical theatre productions will be based on auditions.  There will be 2-3 possible performance opportunities. Please note: These performance fees include tuition, costume rental, royalties, and scripts. The performance fee will be divided into four monthly payments of $82.50 per month. Once a student has committed to the show, you are committed to then entire $330 performance fee, even if you quit before the performance.

PAGE to STAGECRAFT: Ages 9 and Up

Come and join our staff and create and learn about lights, sound, props, sets, costumes, stage makeup and other aspects of technical theatre. If you are crafty or like to help run our events and performances this working class is for you! Please note: this class is only $20 per month when taken in conjunction with our musical theater productions.

INTRO TO CLOGGING: Ages 8 and Up | 45 minutes per week

This class introduces the student to the fundamental dance skills of clogging. Clogging is a percussive dance form which emphasizes the downbeat of the music. This does require specialty shoes which are equipped with a double tap. 

CLOGGING: Tap level 1 B and up | 45 minutes per week

Clogging is a percussive dance form which emphasizes the downbeat of the music. This does require specialty shoes which are equipped with a double tap. 

CONTEMPORARY: Ages 12 and Up | 45 minutes per week

This class is designed to explore the abstract side of dance.  Dancers will be challenged both physically and emotionally as they focus on the technical elements of extension, balance and control, while establishing a sense of emotion and artistic impression. 

LYRICAL: Ages  7 and Up | 45 minutes per week

Dancers will explore the style of lyrical dance with basic techniques and skills from ballet, jazz and modern.  This class emphasizes interpretation of music lyrics while telling a story with movement that can be fluid or abstract. 

ACRO : Ages  5 – 18 Years | 45 minutes per week

This class will focus on flexibility and tumbling skills to prepare young dancers for more advanced stunts and tricks in dance routines.

HIP HOP: Ages 5 and Up | 45 minutes per week

This high energy specialty class is a perfect fit for students who want to learn today’s hottest dance styles.  Dances and music are modified and screened to be age appropriate.

POM: Ages  5 – 18 Years | 45 minutes per week

Dancers will focus on  sharp arm movements, execution of choreographic visuals and dance team/cheer skills. Dancers will learn fundamentals of Pom positions, performance skills and expand on their high energy, entertainment skills.

TECHNIQUE + CONDITIONING CLASSES
(NON – RECITAL)

When weekly classes are not enough and our dancer athletes need further conditioning and training, these are the classes that will take you to the next level.

LEAPS AND TURNS: Ages  8 and Up | 45 minutes per week

This special class is designed to help dancers work on these often challenging areas of dance. Classes will be designed to help each dancer identify and work on specific techniques and skills needed to improve their understanding and performance of beautiful leaps and turns.

OPEN BALLET TECHNIQUE: Ages 8 and Up | 1 hour per week

This special class is designed to help dancers get more specific instruction on the implementation of ballet technique as it applies to other styles of dance. Classes will be designed to help each dancer identify and work on individual skills.

S.A.F.E.: Ages  8 and Up | 45 minutes per week

Strength.  Agility. Flexibility. Endurance. – with injury preventionStart working on the basics and conditioning that take good dancers and make them great!  Take this class in conjunction with ballet and leaps and turns classes to raise your technique to a whole new level!

NON-RECITAL EXPLORATORY CLASSES

Non-recital classes focus on dancer development without the pressure of learning recital choreography. These classes are designed to build strong, confident, and well-rounded dancers while allowing flexibility for new enrollments throughout the season. After January, recital classes are closed to new students, as “New to Dance” dancers entering at this point have missed essential technique progression and foundational work, making placement ineffective for both the dancer and the class. To continue providing meaningful and appropriate training options for new-to-dance and mid-season students, we proudly offer non-recital classes. These include our technique and strength and conditioning classes, as well as exploratory classes that allow dancers to experience a variety of dance styles in a low-pressure, educational environment. Exploratory classes are ideal for dancers who are new to dance, trying something new, or looking to expand their versatility.

Move and Groove: Ages 18 months – 4 years | 30 minutes per week

Move and Groove is designed for the specific needs of toddlers. This parent/tot class is a wonderful introduction to the structure of a classroom while allowing the child the freedom to explore their natural movement. Dancers will march, gallop, and roll...jump, twirl, wiggle, and giggle while using their imaginations to go on exciting adventures. Fine and gross motor skills are developed through the use of music, dance, and fun props. This is a non-recital class.

Groove and Tumble: Ages 3-6 years | 30 minutes per week

Groove & Tumble is a high-energy Non-Recital class designed especially for our youngest movers! Dancers will explore the basics of hip hop and acro through age-appropriate movement, music, and imaginative play. This class focuses on coordination, balance, strength, and rhythm while building confidence in a fun and supportive environment. Perfect for little ones who love to move, jump, and groove—no experience required!

Dance Discovery: Ages 6-9 years | 30 minutes per week

Dance Discovery is the perfect class for “New to Dance” dancers who want to try it all! Throughout the session, students will explore a variety of dance styles such as ballet, jazz, hip hop, acro, pom, and more. This non-recital class allows dancers to build foundational skills, improve confidence, and discover which styles they enjoy most—all in a fun, low-pressure setting. A great option for new dancers or those still finding their dance “home.”

Movement Lab: ages 10 and up | 30 minutes per week

Movement Lab is an exploratory, non-recital class designed for dancers who want versatility and growth without committing to one specific style. Dancers will study and experiment with multiple dance styles while developing technique, strength, musicality, and performance quality. This class is ideal for beginners or students looking to expand their movement range and discover new styles in a supportive, creative environment.

Why Choose a Non-Recital Class?

✅ Open enrollment later in the season

✅ Focus on skill development rather than choreography

✅ Great option for new dancers or those adding extra training

✅ Supports long-term dancer growth and confidence