Beginner “Early Years” Dance Classes

WEE DANCE
(ages 18 months – 2 1/2 yrs , with adult)

Join your tiny dancer to provide comfort and model participation. Our friendly approach offers an environment for children to developmentally grow, both individually and socially in a dance class setting. Additionally, activities will explore gross motor skill development and rhythm activities. Youngest dancer must be 18 months by 9/1/24.

Saturday 10:00-10:30 am

TINY TOTS

(ages 2 ½ – 3 ; youngest dancer accepted must turn 2 ½ by 9/1/24)

This class offers the first step towards your child learning dance instruction on their own, amongst their peers. This is a beginner class that will explore an introduction to ballet and creative movement. Combining fun with structure, dancers will participate in fundamental motor skill activities to begin the development of balance, rhythm, differentiation of left and right and spatial awareness.

Monday 4:30-5:00 pm  ;  Thursday 4:30-5:00 pm  ;  Saturday 9:15-9:45 am

PRE-KINDER
(age 4, Pre-School ; youngest dancer accepted must turn 4 by 9/1/24)

This fun class follows a pre-ballet and introduction to tap curriculum designed to excite and engage your little dancer while encouraging confidence and creativity. Dancers will use fun props along with kids friendly music to develop proper posture, muscle strength, and coordination while learning how to follow directions.

Monday 5:00-5:45 pm  ;  Thursday 5:00-5:45 pm  ;  Friday 5:45-6:30 pm  ;  Saturday 10:00-10:45 am

KIDS TUMBLING

(Grade K – 1st) The perfect first class for basic tumbling skills. A fun combination of rolls, handstands, bridges and other introductory tricks mixed with fun creative movement and beginner dance elements.

Tuesday 4:45-5:30 pm

MINI HOPPERS

(Grade K – 1st) Introductory, age appropriate hip hop skills for the young, beginner dancer. This 45 minute class is perfect for the dancer with energy to spare who wants to learn funky and fun dance steps while jamming out to some of their favorite songs!

Wednesday 5:30-6:15 pm

KDANZ
(grade: Kindergarten ; youngest dancer accepted must turn 5 by 9/1/24)

Combo classes are designed to offer younger dancers an opportunity to explore multiple genres of dance.  Our KDanz class explores basic ballet, tap fundamentals and jazz for kids using proper warm up & stretching, across the floor progressions and mini combinations. Dancers will build self confidence through repetitive motor skill, coordination and rhythm practice in an encouraging and welcoming environment.

Monday 4:45-5:45 pm *JUST ADDED DUE TO POPULAR DEMAND
Friday 4:45-5:45 pm
Saturday 10:45-11:45 am

PRIMARY
(grade: 1 ; youngest dancer accepted must turn 6 by 9/1/24)

Combo classes are designed to offer younger dancers an opportunity to explore multiple genres of dance.  Our Primary class explores basic ballet, tap fundamentals and age appropriate jazz funk incorporating today’s pop tunes. Through proper warm up & stretching, across the floor progressions and mini combinations, dancers will build self confidence through repetitive motor skill, coordination and rhythm practice in an encouraging and welcoming environment.

Thursday 4:45-5:45 pm  ;  Thursday 5:45-6:45 pm ;  Saturday 10:45-11:45 an

HIP HOP LEVEL 1

(1st-4th grade) Beginner level. This fast paced and exciting class offers age appropriate hip hop for the younger set. Perfect for the child with energy to spare! Students will learn hip hop fundamentals with an emphasis on rhythm, proper form and solid skill base.

Tuesday 6:45-7:45pm

Check out our YOUTH/PRE-TEEN page for our Elementary class schedule (combo class for ages 7-10)