CLASS DETAILS
Explore Your Movement Potential!
About Our Classes ~
- School Year Season Classes are offered in four 8-week sessions
- Dancers gain the most from enrolling in all four sessions and participating in the June recital
- They gain even more if they stay engaged during the summer, too ;)
- Dancers must, at a minimum, be enrolled in Session III and IV for recital participation
- Priority registration is given to dancers enrolled from Session I and continuing through the additional Sessions; enrollment in later sessions is on a space available basis
- -(see our Calendar for session enrollment/date details)
- Classes for young dancers are grouped by age (through 2nd grade)
- All age guidelines refer to the child's age as of Sept 1 so they are grouped with school-aged peers
- Beyond the Primary Level (1st & 2nd grade), dancers in Level A and above are placed based on mastery of skills, years of experience, and age. Dancers will stay in a level 1 to 3 years
- Returning dancers above Level A will have placement recommendations set in the registration system
Click on your Dancer's Age (as of Sept 1), or Scroll Down to See All the Options!
Move With Me & Tiny Tippy Toes
Music, movement, joy, and wonder.... Twist & turn, Leap & Learn as our tiniest dancers get their first fun introduction to dance classes. Sessions include children's songs, creative movement, coordination development, social interaction and more while we build a love for dance!
*These classes do not participate in the recital
Move With Me = 1/2 hour classes for 2 to 3 year olds with parent/caregiver
Tiny Tippy Toes = 1/2 hour classes for 2 1/2 to 3 year olds ready to try an independent class
Six-week sessions ~ Fall, Winter, Spring ~ $100 per session
Fall: September 15 - October 20
Winter: Feruary 9 - March 15
Spring: April 12 - May 17
Dance FUN-damentals
For the Tiny Twirler in your life! Our fun, yet structured classes introduce our 3 year olds to the joy of dance. Classes include ballet basics, opportunities for creative movement, and development of coordination skills that are the foundation of all later dance skills (hopping, skipping, leaping). Students have So. Much. Dancing. Fun. as they learn the patterns and expectations of dance class, and turn pre-school concepts like weather and seasons into movement.
40-minute, once per week classes for the independent 3 year old ~ we can assist with separation anxiety. Dancers must be potty-trained.
These classes follow our full studio session calendar and participate in our Lower School Recital.
$165 per 8-week session (no additional registration fees).
See our SCHEDULE page for day/time options and our registration/tuition page for details
PreK Combo - 4 yrs
For new and continuing 4 year olds ~ Classes include ballet basics, opportunities for creative movement, and development of coordination skills that are the foundation of all later dance skills (hopping, skipping, leaping), and some tap dancing fun, too! Students have So. Much. Dancing. Fun. as they learn the patterns and expectations of dance class, and turn pre-school concepts like weather and seasons into movement.
45-minute, once per week classes
These classes follow our full studio session calendar and participate in our Lower School Recital
$165 per 8-week session (no additional registration fees)
See our SCHEDULE page for day/time options and our registration/tuition page for details
K - 1 Combos
For: New & Returning Kindergarteners and New First Graders
Available Classes: Combo - Ballet & Tap, Combo - Ballet & Jazz/HipHop
Dancers will have a blast with these combo classes introducing ballet steps, vocabulary and sequences plus tap rhythms or jazz/hip hop grooves. For those that already know they want to focus on ballet, dancer can opt for ballet only and attend the first 1/2 hour of class.
These classes follow our full studio session calendar and participate in our Lower School Recital. Dancers will perform one piece (style TBD) in the recital
$195 per 8-week session (no additional registration fees)
See the SCHEDULE page for day/time options and our registration/tuition page for details
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Primary Classes - 1st & 2nd graders
For returning 1st graders, plus 2nd graders that are new to our studio
Separate classes in Ballet, Tap, and Jazz/Hip Hop so dancers can focus on their favorite.
With back-to-back options for the dancer that wants to DO. IT. ALL!
These classes follow our full studio session calendar and participate in our Upper School Recital
Session fees vary based on class length, with discounts for multiple class enrollment
See the SCHEDULE page for days & times and our registration/tuition page for details
Levels A and above
For new and continuing dancers in grade 3 (age 8) and above
2nd graders that have completed our studio Primary level may also register in Level A
Level A is open to all dancers. Enrollment in A2 and above is based on staff placement
Some classes are offered by age group and are labelled accordingly.
All Classes are offered individually to allow for in-depth instruction in a single form. Back-to-back scheduling is often available for dancers interested in multiple forms.
Available Classes:
Ballet, Pointe, Contemporary, Tap, Jazz, Hip Hop (see general descriptions below)
These classes follow our full studio session calendar and participate in our Upper School Recital
Session fees vary based on length of class. Discounts for sibling and multiple class enrollment.
Monthly installment billing (as opposed to session fees) available. Full year commitment required.
See our registration/tuition page for details
Check our Dress Code Page to make sure you're prepared for classes!
General Class Descriptions
Early Childhood Classes
For the Tiny Twirler in your life! Our fun, yet structured classes introduce our youngest dancers to the joy of dance. Classes include ballet basics, opportunities for creative movement, and development of coordination skills that are the foundation of all later dance skills (hopping, skipping, leaping). Students have So. Much. Dancing. Fun. as they learn the patterns and expectations of dance class, and turn pre-school concepts like weather and seasons into movement
Ballet & Pointe Classes
Dreams of tutus and toe shoes fulfilled here!
We offer a levelled progression of classical ballet technique in the traditional class format of barre, center, and across the floor movement. Dancers learn the steps, vocabulary, and history of this beautiful, challenging, graceful form of dance. As the basis for all forms of concert dance, ballet is recommended (but not required) for all dancers.
Pointe
(dancing on the ends of the toes) is an extension of ballet training for accomplished dancers. Due to the potential for injury, progression into pointe is only offered after careful consideration of a dancer's strength, ankle structure, and overall alignment. Not all dancers will progress into pointe. Commitment to multiple ballet classes per week, and continued training over the summer is required for progression into Pointe.
Tap Classes
Let Your Feet Find that Fascinatin' Rhythm!
A levelled progression in tap dance rhythms from the classic to the contemporary.
Jazz Classes
Upbeat, fast-paced, and high energy, Jazz is a stylized form of dance that incorporates Broadway, Latin and commercial styles with technical aspects of leaps and turns. Co-enrollment in ballet is recommended at all levels, and is required at upper levels.
Contemporary Classes
Broaden your movement experience! Explore your creativity and artistry in this movement style without limits. Contemporary combines technical elements of ballet, modern and jazz techniques and dancers will tilt, swing, suspend, release, and expand their artistic boundaries. Co-enrollment in ballet is recommended for all levels and is required for upper levels.
Hip Hop Classes
Bring Your Swagger! Born on the streets, Hip Hop uses urban styles and the hottest moves set to CLEAN pop, R & B, house and more.
Hip Hop Classes are grouped by AGE, as follows:
Elementary = grades 3, 4, 5
Junior = grades 6, 7, 8
Senior = grades 9 - 12
Ballroom, Couples, and Social Dance
In partnership with "Dancing On The Shore", group, private, and couples lessons are available. Details available on their website, www.dancingontheshore.com or contact owner/director, Amanda Showell, 302-377-3088, infodancingontheshore@gmail.com