Lower School Programs
Where beginners find their feet. Our lower school programs are designed to instill confidence and know-how in our earliest learners. These small-but-mighty students go on to bigger and better challenges in the upper school in no time.
8 Week Pre Dance-Non Preforming
Ages:
3 - 5
Days:
Unleash your child’s creativity and energy through our exciting youth dance classes! From the grace of Ballet and the flexibility of Tumbling, to the imaginative freedom of Creative Movement and the vibrant rhythms of Hip Hop, there’s something for every young dancer to explore and enjoy. These classes inspire confidence, build skills, and foster a lifelong love of movement in a fun and supportive environment.
Acro I-Placement at the discretion of Directors/Instructor
Ages:
5-6
Days:
Thurs
Your student will learn age-appropriate, skill-oriented progressions that provide a positive movement experience. The weekly classes develop confidence and build strength, balance and awareness.
Acro II- Placement at the discretion of Directors/Instructor
Ages:
5 - 7
Days:
Thursday
(Invitation Only) Learn the basics or work on advancing your skills in this flexible Acro class! Acro is not the typical tumbling or gymnastics class. Our experienced acro instructor will guide the class towards increased flexibility, balance, strength, muscle control, discipline and concentration. This class will focus on fundamental acrobatic technique.
Acro III- Placement at the discretion of Directors/Instructor
Ages:
6 & up
Days:
Thu
Learn the basics or work on advancing your skills in this flexible Acro class! Acro is not the typical tumbling or gymnastics class. Our experienced acro instructor will guide the class towards increased flexibility, balance, strength, muscle control, discipline and concentration. This class will focus on fundamental acrobatic technique, introducing such skills as handstands, chin stands, elbow stands, cartwheels, back bends, walkovers, and balance all each student's individual level of experience.
All Boys Hip Hop
Ages:
8 - 10
Days:
Tuesday
This is an all level, all boy class! Based on a combination of urban street dancing and house dancing, Hip Hop is one of today’s fastest-growing dance forms. Students will learn the basic steps, terminology and various styles of Hip Hop and levels of breaking dancing, in addition to several combinations, and dances. No previous dance experience is necessary, you just need RHYTHM! (For older students 8-10yo)
Beginner Dance
Ages:
5 - 6
Days:
Sat
This class is designed to give young dancers an opportunity to learn the foundation of Ballet and Tap. Dancer confidence, physical activity, and increased memory are just a few of the phenomenal benefits of dance class. Ballet is an introduction to the classical and modern dance styles for boys and girls. With ballet positions, terminology, basic steps, barre work, and floorwork, this class furthers your child's understanding of dance fundamentals, expression through movement, and graceful poise. The tap portion of class your child will shuffle, hop, and step-ball-change to many different musical styles and discover all the joys of tapping!
Beginner Hip Hop
Ages:
5 - 9
Days:
Sat
Based on a combination of urban street dancing and house dancing, Hip Hop is one of today’s fastest-growing dance forms. Students will learn the basic steps, terminology and various styles of Hip Hop and levels of breaking dancing, in addition to several combinations, and dances. No previous dance experience is necessary, you just need RHYTHM! Clothing: Comfortable clothing, NO SKIRTS OR JEANS Shoes: Shoes that are not worn as street shoes to protect our dance floor
Beginner Jazz
Ages:
5-7
Days:
Saturday
Beginner Jazz is for dancers who have 2 or more years of Jazz. They will start the foundation of Jazz, learn about its origin and technical movements. Dancers will be encouraged to take their flexibility to another level.
Hip Hop I- 2 years experience required
Ages:
6 - 7
Days:
Wednesday
Based on a combination of urban street dancing and house dancing, Hip Hop is one of today’s fastest-growing dance forms. Students will learn the basic steps, terminology and various styles of Hip Hop and levels of breaking dancing, in addition to several combinations, and dances. No previous dance experience is necessary, you just need RHYTHM!
Intermediate Dance
Ages:
6 - 9
Days:
Tue
This class is an exciting and challenging class that reviews the basics and works the disciplines of ballet and the fun and upbeat feel of the jazz and stylized jazz styles! Children will improve their coordination, rhythm, and learn to move and groove to both lyrical and jazzy tunes throughout the year! 1 year of dance experience preferred!
Intro to Jazz
Ages:
Days:
Tuesday
Intro to Modern
Ages:
Days:
Saturday
Level 1 Ballet, Tap, Jazz
Ages:
5-7
Days:
Sat
The Beginner class is designed for dancers who are ready for the next level of training. During class dancers will focus on confidence, strength and technique. Dancers will learn higher positions, terminology, barre, floor and across the floor work. Dancers in this level will be required to take Ballet, Tap and Jazz
Little Movers Ballet/Tap
Ages:
2.5 - 3.5
Days:
Thu
This class is offered as an introduction to dance. Your child will learn the basics of Ballet and Tap ; along with Rhythm, and Movement. Great class for young beginner dancers wanting to learn 2 dance techniques. Each technique will be taught within 30 minutes during the hour class.
Little Movers Ballet/Tap - Saturday Class
Ages:
2.5 - 3.5
Days:
Sat
This class is offered as an introduction to dance. Your child will learn the basics of Ballet and Tap ; along with Rhythm, and Movement. Great class for young beginner dancers wanting to learn 2 dance techniques. Each technique will be taught within 30 minutes during the hour class.
Pre Dance I Ballet/Tap
Ages:
4 - 5
Days:
Thu
This class is offered as a pre dance class which is a step up from little movers class. Dancers will learn the beginning steps of Ballet and Tap; along with Rhythm and Movement. Great class for young beginner dancers that are showing signs of dedication for dance.
Pre Dance II Ballet/Tap
Ages:
5 - 6
Days:
Tue
The Pre Dance 2 class is offered as a pre dance class for older dancers. This class is a step up from little movers. Dancers will learn the beginning steps of Ballet and Tap; along with Rhythm and Movement. Great class for young beginner dancers that are showing signs of dedication for dance.
Pre Jazz
Ages:
4 - 6
Days:
Sat
(Open for Pre Dance 2 and Beginner Dance Ballet/Tap students)
This class is offered as an introduction to jazz dance for 4 to 6 year olds. Your child will learn the basics of Jazz ; along with Rhythm, and Movement. Great class for young beginner dancers.
Tiny Tumblers - Saturday Class
Ages:
3 - 4
Days:
Sat
Tiny Tumblers is a fun and positive introduction to acrobatics and the concept of tumbling. Your student will learn age-appropriate, skill-oriented progressions that provide a positive movement experience. The weekly classes develop confidence and build strength, balance and awareness.
Tiny Tumblers - Thursday Class
Ages:
3 - 4
Days:
Thu
Tiny Tumblers is a fun and positive introduction to acrobatics and the concept of tumbling. Your student will learn age-appropriate, skill-oriented progressions that provide a positive movement experience. The weekly classes develop confidence and build strength, balance and awareness.