School Year Dance Schedules
We offer an After-School Arts Club as a great way for busy and working parents to get their kids to after-school arts classes. Click here for details.
| PreSchool | Tiny Boppers | Pre-dance | Ballet |
| Hip Hop Dance | Irish | Jazz Dance | Modern Dance |
| Tap |
Pre-School Classes
Tiny Boppers
An open dance forum for parents and young children to explore dance and music in a family-friendly environment. There will be fun group activities as well as individual time to connect with your child. Bring the whole family. This is a wonderful introduction to movement and music as well as a great parent/child opportunity.
Pre-Dance
An independent dance and movement experience that helps children develop into confident movers that feel good about themselves. Self-esteem for children this age is primarily based on being a comfortable and confident mover. Kids love to get moving to music that works on motor co-ordination, rhythm, and strength. A wonderful basis for all dance forms, sports and other physical activities. Pre-Dance is available for three different age groups.
Ballet
Ballet technique is the foundation for all other dance forms and excellent preparation for sports, conditioning and other physical activities. Classical Ballet is offered in a progressive program, from Ballet 1 for those with little or no previous experience, through Advanced and Pre-professional. Ballet 2 through Ballet 5 require prior training and instructor's consent. Dancers working en pointe must regularly attend at least three technique classes per week. New students should contact our office for proper placement, prior to registration. Parents and other visitors are invited to the first and last class of the term.
Ballet 1 Grades 1 - 6
Ballet 1 Grades 1 - 6, Outreach program
Ballet 2 & 3
Ballet 4, 5 & Adult
Hip Hop Dance
As part of the urban culture of rap music, hip hop dance embraces several dance styles such as the athleticism of break dance and fast sharp moves of body popping. Hip hop dance and its music have become part of our popular culture and continues to evolve No prior dance experience is necessary for level 1.
Hip Hop 1 Grades 1 - 4
Hip Hop 2 Grades 4 - 8
Irish Dance
Irish Dance, Beginning through Advanced
Our beginner classes are designed for the dancer who is just starting out in Irish dance. First learn fundamental techniques, drills and soft shoe dances. As dancers progress, they will start learning hard shoe dances and techniques. Jim and Lauren Mueller are the certified instructors, assisted by champion level senior dancers.
Taught in our building by one of our resident tenants, An Daire Academy of Irish Dance. See Irish Dance Information for class schedules, costs, and registration information. The schedule of classes can be found at School Year Schedule.
Jazz Dance
Move and groove to selections from today's music with age-appropriate dance steps. Jazz helps students gain co-ordination skills, flexibility and self-confidence as they move toward becoming a poised and self-assured. No prior dance experience is necessary for level 1.
Jazz 1 Grades 1 - 6
Jazz 2 (instructor's consent)
Modern Dance
What began at the turn of the last century as a statement of rebellion, modern dance became the most significant influence in all theatrical dance forms. Based on the essence of movement, modern will inspire a new awareness for all dancers. No prior dance experience is necessary.
Tap
Tap dance technique is an excellent way to develop a sense of rhythm and body coordination. The fundamentals of tap are taught in a progressive program of classes, with level I being for students with little or no previous training. New students should contact our office for proper placement, prior to registration. Parents are invited to the first and last class of the term.
Tap 1 Grades 1 - 6
Tap 2 (instructor's consent)
Tap 1 - Adult Intro Middle School - Adult
