First Steps
Engaging Tiny Twirlers with ballet basics, creative movement, and coordination skills to engage their love of movement and build foundational skills.
Ballet & Pointe
Progressing from basic techniques to the art of pointe, emphasizing safety, strength, and dedication, with rigorous training for advanced dancers.
Tap
Discover the art of rhythm through classic to contemporary tap dance styles, letting feet express fascinating beats and rhythms.
Jazz
Blend Broadway and Latin styles with technical leaps and turns in this high-energy dance form, enhanced by ballet training.
Contemporary
Merge ballet, modern, and jazz to push artistic boundaries and explore limitless creativity and expression in movement.
Hip Hop
Showcase urban style with clean beats in age-specific classes, embracing the vibrant energy and originality of street dance.
Ballroom & Social
We partner with Dancing On The Shore for group or private lessons in the elegant world of ballroom and social dancing.
About Our Classes
- Our school year season is offered in four 8-week sessions.
- Dancers benefit most from participating in all sessions, including the June recital and optional summer engagement.
- Minimum enrollment for June recital participation is Session III and IV.
- Dancers enrolled in Session I have their space reserved automatically for subsequent sessions.
- Enrollment in later sessions is dependent upon space availability.
- All listed ages use September 1st as a cut-off so classes align with school grades.
- Our First Steps program is for pre-school thru Kindergarten aged dancers
- Our Upper School program is for dancers in 1st grade and above
- Consideration for placement above Level A is based on mastery of skills, experience, and age
- Dancers will typically remain in a level for 2 - 3 years.
- For specific session dates and enrollment details, refer to our calendar.
Dressed for Dance Class Success!
Our studios uphold a structured dress code rooted in classical dance traditions. Dress codes help our dancers take pride in their appearance and show their respect for the art form. Properly fitted dancewear helps a dancer move confidently without distraction, and allows instructors to see alignment and technique.
Remember, dance shoes should never be worn outside! This will help prolong their lifespan, and keep our facilities clean.
First Steps Levels & Dress Codes
Tiny Tippy Toes
Music, movement, joy, and wonder.... Twist & turn, Leap & Learn as our tiniest dancers get their first fun introduction to dance classes. Sessions include children's songs, creative movement, coordination development, social interaction and more while we build a love for dance!
These classes do not participate in the recital
These classes do not participate in the recital
30-minute classes for 2 1/2 to 3 year olds ready to try an independent class.
We can help with separation anxiety!
We can help with separation anxiety!
6-week sessions ~ Winter & Spring
Dress Code
- Wear comfortable clothing and either bare feet or socks.
- For a ballerina look, any color leotard with tights is suitable.
- For dancewear that transitions to the next age group, please see our Dance FUNdamentals Dress Code, which can be ordered online here.
Dance FUN-damentals
Age 3 by September 1st
Bringing the joy of dance to our Tiny Twirlers. They'll learn ballet basics, creative movement, and coordination skills in fun, yet structured, 40-minute weekly sessions.
Classes follow our studio session calendar and conclude with our First Steps Recital.
Visit our class schedule for options and registration details.
Bringing the joy of dance to our Tiny Twirlers. They'll learn ballet basics, creative movement, and coordination skills in fun, yet structured, 40-minute weekly sessions.
Classes follow our studio session calendar and conclude with our First Steps Recital.
Visit our class schedule for options and registration details.
Dress Code (Girls):
- Hair should be neatly pulled up and secured away from the face and neck using a ponytail, braids, bun, headband, clips, or barrettes. For safety reasons, dangling jewelry is not allowed.
- Any Theatricals, Capezio, or Bloch brand leotard in lavender/lilac. Any sleeve/style with our without skirt
- Footed or Convertible (not footless) tights in ballet pink or to match skin tone
- Ballet slippers with NO DRAWSTRINGS to closely match tights color
- No Target or Stelle/Amazon brand shoes
Dress Code (Guys):
- Fitted white athletic shirt and black athletic pants/shorts
- Black ballet slippers with NO DRAWSTRINGS
Pre-K Combo
Age 4 by September 1st
Have so much dancing fun as we learn ballet basics, creative movement, coordination skills, tap dancing,
and more in 45-minute weekly classes.
Classes follow our studio session calendar and conclude with our First Steps Recital.
Visit our class schedule for options and registration details.
Have so much dancing fun as we learn ballet basics, creative movement, coordination skills, tap dancing,
and more in 45-minute weekly classes.
Classes follow our studio session calendar and conclude with our First Steps Recital.
Visit our class schedule for options and registration details.
Dress Code (Girls):
- Hair should be neatly pulled up and secured away from the face and neck using a ponytail, braids, bun, headband, clips, or barrettes. For safety reasons, dangling jewelry is not allowed.
- Any Theatricals, Capezio or Bloch leotard in light pink. Any style/sleeve with or without attached skirt
- Footed or Convertible (not footless) tights in prima pink or color to match skin tone
- Ballet slippers with NO DRAWSTRINGS in color to closely match tights
- No Target or Stelle/Amazon brand ballet slippers
- Black Mary Jane style tap shoes with Velcro or Buckle straps (no ties).
- Fitted white athletic shirt and black athletic pants/shorts
- Black ballet slippers with NO DRAWSTRINGS
- Black Oxford style tap shoes
Kinder Combos
Age 5 by September 1st ~ Choose from: Ballet + Tap OR Ballet + Jazz/Hip Hop
Dancers will have a blast with these combo classes introducing ballet steps, vocabulary and sequences plus tap rhythms or jazz/hip hop grooves. For those that already know they want to focus on ballet, dancer can opt for ballet only and attend the first 1/2 hour of class.
Classes follow our studio session calendar and conclude with our First Steps Recital.
Dancers will perform one piece (style TBD) in the recital
Visit our class schedule for options and registration details.
Dancers will have a blast with these combo classes introducing ballet steps, vocabulary and sequences plus tap rhythms or jazz/hip hop grooves. For those that already know they want to focus on ballet, dancer can opt for ballet only and attend the first 1/2 hour of class.
Classes follow our studio session calendar and conclude with our First Steps Recital.
Dancers will perform one piece (style TBD) in the recital
Visit our class schedule for options and registration details.
Dress Code (Girls):
- Hair should be neatly pulled up and secured away from the face and neck using a ponytail, braids, bun, headband, clips, or barrettes. For safety reasons, dangling jewelry is not allowed.
- Any Theatricals, Capezio or Bloch leotard in light blue. Any style/sleeve with or without attached skirt
- Footed or Convertible (not footless) tights in prima pink or color to match skin tone
- Ballet slippers with NO DRAWSTRINGS in color to closely match tights
- No Target or Stelle/Amazon brand ballet slippers
- For Tap Combo: Black Mary Jane style tap shoes with Velcro or Buckle straps (no ties).
- For Jazz Combo: Black leather slip-on jazz shoes
- Fitted white athletic shirt and black athletic pants/shorts
- Black ballet slippers with NO DRAWSTRINGS
- For Tap Combo: Black Oxford style tap shoes
- For Jazz Combo: Black leather slip-on jazz shoes
Upper School Levels & Dress Codes
Primary Level
Age 6 or 7 by September 1st
Separate classes in Ballet, Tap, Contemporary and Jazz/Hip Hop so dancers can focus on their favorite. With back-to-back options for the dancer that wants to DO. IT. ALL!
These classes follow our full calendar and participate in our Upper School Recital
Visit our class schedule for options and registration details.
Separate classes in Ballet, Tap, Contemporary and Jazz/Hip Hop so dancers can focus on their favorite. With back-to-back options for the dancer that wants to DO. IT. ALL!
These classes follow our full calendar and participate in our Upper School Recital
Visit our class schedule for options and registration details.
Dress Code
- Hair should be neatly pulled up and secured away from the face and neck using a ponytail, braids, bun, headband, clips, or barrettes. For safety reasons, dangling jewelry is not allowed.
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Girls - All Classes:
- Theatricals Brand Leotard in Purple
- Ballet: Tights and ballet slippers in ballet pink OR to match skin-tone. Ballet slippers must have NO DRAWSTRINGS. Target and Stelle/Amazon brand shoes may not be worn.
- Tap: Same tights as for ballet and black Mary Jane style tap shoes, buckle or velcro (no ties)
- Jazz, Contemporary: plain black leggings worn over the leotard. Black leather slip-on jazz shoes for Jazz, and bare feet for contemporary
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Guys - All classes
- Fitted white t-shirt, black athletic pants/shorts, and black shoes.
- Ballet: Black slippers must have NO DRAWSTRINGS. Target and Stelle/Amazon brand shoes may not be worn
- Tap: Black oxford style tap shoes
- Jazz, Contemporary: Black leather slip-on jazz shoes. Bare feet for contemporary
Level A ~ Aspire
Open to all dancers in grade 3 (age 8) and above.
Classes are offered individually for focused instruction. Back-to-back scheduling is possible for multiple forms.
Classes follow our studio calendar and join the Upper School Recital.
Visit our class schedule for options and registration details.
Classes are offered individually for focused instruction. Back-to-back scheduling is possible for multiple forms.
Classes follow our studio calendar and join the Upper School Recital.
Visit our class schedule for options and registration details.
Dress Code
- Hair should be neatly pulled up and secured away from the face and neck using a ponytail, braids, bun, headband, clips, or barrettes. Dangling jewelry is not allowed for safety reasons.
-
Girls - All Classes:
- Any Theatricals or Bloch Brand Leotard in Turquoise
- Ballet: Tights and ballet slippers in ballet pink OR to match skin-tone. Target and Stelle/Amazon brand shoes may not be worn.
- Tap: Same tights as for ballet, or plain black leggings over leotard. Black Oxford style tap shoes.
- Jazz, Contemporary: plain black leggings worn over the leotard. Black leather slip-on jazz shoes for Jazz, and bare feet for contemporary
-
Guys - All classes
- Fitted white t-shirt, black athletic pants/shorts, and black shoes.
- Ballet: Black slippers. Target and Stelle/Amazon brand shoes may not be worn
- Tap: Black oxford style tap shoes
- Jazz, Contemporary: Black leather slip-on jazz shoes. Bare feet for contemporary
Level A2 ~ Ascend
By Placement ~ expected minimum age of 10
Advancing our technique while having so much fun with our friends! Separate classes in Ballet, Tap, Jazz, and Contemporary. Back-to-back scheduling available for multi-class enrollment!
Classes follow our studio session calendar and conclude with our Upper School Recital.
Visit our class schedule for options and registration details.
Advancing our technique while having so much fun with our friends! Separate classes in Ballet, Tap, Jazz, and Contemporary. Back-to-back scheduling available for multi-class enrollment!
Classes follow our studio session calendar and conclude with our Upper School Recital.
Visit our class schedule for options and registration details.
Dress Code (Girls):
- Hair should be neatly pulled up and secured away from the face and neck using a ponytail, braids, bun, headband, clips, or barrettes. For safety reasons, dangling jewelry is not allowed.
-
Girls - All Classes:
- Any Theatricals, Capezio, Mirella or Bloch Brand Leotard in Garnet/Red
- Ballet: Tights and ballet slippers in ballet pink OR to match skin-tone. Stelle/Amazon ballet slippers are NOT recommended.
- Tap: Same tights as for ballet, or plain black leggings over leotard. Black Oxford style tap shoes.
- Jazz, Contemporary: plain black leggings worn over the leotard. Black leather slip-on jazz shoes for Jazz, and bare feet for contemporary
-
Guys - All classes
- Fitted white t-shirt, black leggings, athletic pants or tights, and black shoes.
- Ballet: Black ballet slippers. Stelle/Amazon brand are NOT recommended.
- Tap: Black oxford style tap shoes
- Jazz, Contemporary: Black leather slip-on jazz shoes. Bare feet for contemporary
Level B ~ Boundless
By Placement ~ Expected minimum age 10
Advancing our technique while having so much fun with our friends! Separate classes in Ballet, Tap, Jazz, and Contemporary. Back-to-back scheduling available for multi-class enrollment!
Multi-day commitment recommended to advance our skills.
Classes follow our studio calendar and join the Upper School Recital.
Visit our class schedule for options and registration details.
Advancing our technique while having so much fun with our friends! Separate classes in Ballet, Tap, Jazz, and Contemporary. Back-to-back scheduling available for multi-class enrollment!
Multi-day commitment recommended to advance our skills.
Classes follow our studio calendar and join the Upper School Recital.
Visit our class schedule for options and registration details.
Dress Code
- Hair should be neatly pulled up and secured away from the face and neck using a ponytail, braids, bun, headband, clips, or barrettes. Dangling jewelry is not allowed for safety reasons.
-
Girls - All Classes:
- Any Theatricals, Capezio, Mirella, Wear Moi or Bloch Brand Leotard in Navy
- Ballet: Tights and ballet slippers in ballet pink OR to match skin-tone. Split sole ballet slippers recommended.
- Tap: Same tights as for ballet, or plain black leggings over leotard. Black Oxford style tap shoes.
- Jazz, Contemporary: plain black leggings worn over the leotard. Black leather slip-on jazz shoes for Jazz, and bare feet for contemporary
-
Guys - All classes
- Fitted white t-shirt, black athletic pants/shorts, and black shoes.
- Ballet: Black slippers Split sole ballet slippers recommended.
- Tap: Black oxford style tap shoes
- Jazz, Contemporary: Black leather slip-on jazz shoes. Bare feet for contemporary
Level B2 ~ Beyond
By Placement ~ expected minimum age of 12
Advancing our technique while having so much fun with our friends! Separate classes in Ballet, Tap, Jazz, and Contemporary. Back-to-back scheduling available for multi-class enrollment!
Classes follow our studio session calendar and conclude with our Upper School Recital.
Visit our class schedule for options and registration details.
Advancing our technique while having so much fun with our friends! Separate classes in Ballet, Tap, Jazz, and Contemporary. Back-to-back scheduling available for multi-class enrollment!
Classes follow our studio session calendar and conclude with our Upper School Recital.
Visit our class schedule for options and registration details.
Dress Code (Girls):
- Hair should be neatly pulled up and secured away from the face and neck using a ponytail, braids, bun, headband, clips, or barrettes. For safety reasons, dangling jewelry is not allowed.
-
Girls - All Classes:
- Any Theatricals, Capezio, Mirella or Bloch Brand Leotard in Royal Blue
- Ballet: Tights and ballet slippers in ballet pink OR to match skin-tone. Split-sole ballet slippers recommended
- Tap: Plain black leggings over leotard. Black Oxford style tap shoes.
- Jazz, Contemporary: plain black leggings worn over the leotard. Black leather slip-on jazz shoes for Jazz, and bare feet for contemporary
-
Guys - All classes
- Fitted white t-shirt, black leggings, athletic pants or tights, and black shoes.
- Ballet: Black ballet slippers. Split-sole recommended.
- Tap: Black oxford style tap shoes
- Jazz, Contemporary: Black leather slip-on jazz shoes. Bare feet for contemporary
Level C ~ Confidence
By Placement ~ expected minimum age of 12
Advancing our technique while having so much fun with our friends! Separate classes in Ballet, Tap, Jazz, and Contemporary. Enrollment in multiple classes/days expected to achieve proficiency.
Pointe available with director/instructor approval. Twice per week ballet class required for pointe.
Classes follow our studio session calendar and conclude with our Upper School Recital.
Visit our class schedule for options and registration details.
Advancing our technique while having so much fun with our friends! Separate classes in Ballet, Tap, Jazz, and Contemporary. Enrollment in multiple classes/days expected to achieve proficiency.
Pointe available with director/instructor approval. Twice per week ballet class required for pointe.
Classes follow our studio session calendar and conclude with our Upper School Recital.
Visit our class schedule for options and registration details.
Dress Code (Girls):
- Hair should be neatly pulled up and secured away from the face and neck using a ponytail, braids, bun, headband, clips, or barrettes. For safety reasons, dangling jewelry is not allowed.
-
Girls - All Classes:
- Any Theatricals, Capezio, Mirella or Bloch Brand Leotard in Burgundy
- Ballet: Tights and split-sole ballet slippers in ballet/prima pink OR to match skin-tone.
- Tap: Plain black leggings over leotard. Black Oxford style tap shoes.
- Jazz, Contemporary: plain black leggings worn over the leotard. Black leather slip-on jazz shoes for Jazz, and bare feet for contemporary
-
Guys - All classes
- Fitted white t-shirt, black leggings, athletic pants or tights, and black shoes.
- Ballet: Black split-sole ballet slippers.
- Tap: Black oxford style tap shoes
- Jazz, Contemporary: Black leather slip-on jazz shoes. Bare feet for contemporary
Level D ~ Dynamics
By Placement ~ dancers demonstrating a pre-professional level of technique.
Advancing our technique while having so much fun with our friends! Separate classes in Ballet, Tap, Jazz, and Contemporary. Back-to-back scheduling available for multi-class enrollment! Dancers should be in class as many days per week as scheduling will allow.
Classes follow our studio session calendar and conclude with our Upper School Recital.
Visit our class schedule for options and registration details.
Advancing our technique while having so much fun with our friends! Separate classes in Ballet, Tap, Jazz, and Contemporary. Back-to-back scheduling available for multi-class enrollment! Dancers should be in class as many days per week as scheduling will allow.
Classes follow our studio session calendar and conclude with our Upper School Recital.
Visit our class schedule for options and registration details.
Dress Code (Girls):
- Hair should be neatly pulled up and secured away from the face and neck using a ponytail, braids, bun, headband, clips, or barrettes. For safety reasons, dangling jewelry is not allowed.
-
Girls - All Classes:
- Any Brand Leotard in Teal (or match Level C in Burgundy)
- Ballet: Tights and ballet slippers in ballet pink OR to match skin-tone. Split-sole ballet slippers recommended
- Tap: Plain black leggings over leotard. Black Oxford style tap shoes.
- Jazz, Contemporary: plain black leggings worn over the leotard. Black leather slip-on jazz shoes for Jazz, and bare feet for contemporary
-
Guys - All classes
- Fitted white t-shirt, black leggings, athletic pants or tights, and black shoes.
- Ballet: Black ballet slippers. Split-sole recommended.
- Tap: Black oxford style tap shoes
- Jazz, Contemporary: Black leather slip-on jazz shoes. Bare feet for contemporary
