Early Childhood / Preschool Dance Classes

An introduction to pre-ballet for 3-4 year olds attending class without a parent (must be 3 by the first day of class). Students will develop coordination and confidence as they develop large motor skills, gain flexibility, learn basic ballet steps and express themselves through creative movement.

An introduction to ballet for 4-6 year olds (must by 4 by the first day of class). Ballet is a classical dance form that emphasizes placement, strength, coordination, flexibility and grace. Students will learn basic ballet concepts and steps through circle time, stretching, barre exercises, and movements traveling across the floor.

An introduction to jazz/hip hop for 3-4 year olds attending class without a parent. This high energy class will have students movin’ and groovin’ as they learn basic hip hop steps while focusing on facial expressions, coordination and boppin’ to the beat!

A fun, high energy introduction to hip hop for 4-6 year olds. This class is designed to enhance musicality and performance qualities. Students learn to associate facial expressions with movement while having a great time boppin’ and hip hoppin’!

This engaging new class combines upbeat, stylized movement with proper technique. Jazz dance is based on ballet principles with each class consisting of a warm-up using isolated movements, across the floor progressions and current choreography all set to age appropriate music.

Tap is a form of dance characterized by using the sound of one’s tap shoes hitting the floor as a percussive instrument. Through the exploration of both classical and rhythm tap technique, students will build confidence and coordination as they use their feet to create sound.

A ballet and tap combination class for 4-6 year olds. Students will experience both dance forms each week in class.