Children’s Division Classes

Ages 18 months - 8 years

The Children’s Division classes are year-round classes for new and returning students. These classes introduce children ages 18 months - 8 years to their first years of dance training. Classes build basic motor skills, coordination, rhythm, musicality, and creativity.  Fundamental ballet terms and positions are introduced, along with folk and improvisatory dances. 

Placement is based on age and previous experience.


 

Tot & Me

  • 18 months - 3 years

  • Saturdays 9:30 - 10:00 am

  • This class is designed to help your child feel comfortable exploring music and movement with you by their side. Students learn dance movements while developing healthy toddler bodies and coordination. This is the perfect way to spend time with your toddler as they are introduced to the joy of dancing!

Preschool Dance

  • 3 - 4 years

  • Tuesdays or Wednesdays 4:00 - 4:30

  • Students gain balance, strength, and coordination as they explore how their bodies move. The curriculum is carefully designed to gently introduce these students to a structured, safe classroom environment. They will work on listening skills, following directions, and taking turns as they also learn the fundamentals of dance.

Ballet/Tap

  • 4 - 5 years

  • Mondays 4:00 - 5:00

  • Ballet/Tap is an introductory class combining skills from both ballet and tap. They will learn the basics of musicality, ballet, and tap as they get more familiar with movement and being in a classroom setting. *Both ballet and tap shoes are required.

Creative Movement

  • 5 - 6 years

  • Tuesdays or Wednesdays 4:30 - 5:30

  • Creative Movement teaches rhythm and coordination through a variety of engaging movement exercises. Students gain strength, balance, and coordination as they explore new ways to move each class.

Introduction to Ballet

  • 6 - 7 years

  • Mondays 5:00 - 6:00

  • This class is an introduction to the structure and discipline of ballet. Introduction to Ballet focuses on body alignment, strength, balance, and coordination, while fostering a love for dance!

Ballet/Jazz

  • 6 - 8 years

  • Saturdays 10:00 - 11:00 am

  • This is an exciting class that teaches the basics of ballet while incorporating the fun and upbeat feel of the jazz style! They will learn the basics of ballet and jazz as they get more familiar with movement and being in a classroom setting.

Hip Hop

  • 6 - 12 years

  • Wednesdays 5:00 - 6:00

  • This is an introductory class to the style of Hip Hop! Here you will learn the basic moves and rhythms. As students get familiar with the moves, they’ll put it all together with in studio choreographed dancing.


Required attire:

Girls-pink leotard, tights and ballet slippers with hair secured in a bun.

Boys- Black stretch pants and a white t shirt with black ballet slippers.

*Please note: The age you are by registration date is the age you will start at. Registration fees are included in cost and classes can be prorated*

*Tuition is based of the whole 18 week Spring 2024 semester