Class Descriptions

Creative and Combo classes aim to aid in the development of fine and gross motor skills as they balance, skip, leap, coordinate, isolate and move to the music. They also help develop social skills through collaborative and cooperative games.

3-year-old dancers - Creative Movement

We clap, sing, and move our feet to the rhythm and the beat. We wiggle and play with props and boogie 'til we (almost) drop. Classes utilize creative movement to encourage self-expression, repetition for memory building and, of course, FUN.

Age Requirement - dancer should be 3 by September 1

Class Length - 30 minutes, once per week

4-6-year-old dancers - Combo Classes (Ballet/Tap/Jazz)

In an atmosphere of encouragement and imagination, your little dancer will be introduced to the basic movements of Ballet, Tap and Jazz. Throughout the year, dancers will gain an awareness of their bodies, learn basic steps, simple jumps and traveling steps. Action songs, singing and rhythm will keep these dancers moving and on their toes while developing coordination skills in a fun and upbeat environment.

Age Requirement: dancer should be 4 year old by September 1, or 5/6 years old by December 31 

Class Length: 45 minutes, once per week

6-7-year-old dancers - Ballet (Primary Ballet) 

This class is for 6 & 7-year-olds that only want to take Ballet.

Age Requirement: dancer should be 6 or 7 by December 31

Class Length: 45 minutes per class once per week

6-7-year-old dancers - Ballet (Primary Ballet) and Tap/Jazz Combo (Primary Jazz/Tap Combo)

These classes are for 6 & 7-year-olds that want to take more than one class. This group of dancers will take one Ballet class and one combo class (Tap and Jazz).

Age Requirement: dancer should be 6 or 7 by December 31

Class Length: 45 minutes per class once per week

Ballet is the foundation of all other dance disciplines. It is where strong technique is developed to support other dance forms.  We require Ballet to be a priority in our student's schedules to enhance technique in competitive or recreational dance. Ballet is mandatory if taking Jazz, Lyrical, or Contemporary. The benefits of taking Ballet include development of technical strength, body awareness (including posture), self-discipline, and musicality. Ballet training provides dancers with the opportunity to develop grace, poise, coordination, fitness and self-confidence, as well as the joy of dance and an appreciation of classical music. Most importantly, it is challenging and fun!

Class Length: 60-90 minutes per class once per week

Age Requirement: 7 years and older

Jazz dance emphasizes style, technique, expression and sharp, strong movements. Jazz dance is an energetic, dynamic and rhythm-based style that can be seen everywhere from music videos and movies to hit Broadway shows. Jazz dancers require the same types of technique, strength and flexibility that are essential to Ballet and therefore Ballet is mandatory for any student taking Jazz. The goal for students is to increase their musicality, be active and have fun. Jazz dance is sure to inspire and excite students!

Class Length: 60-90 minutes per class once per week

Age Requirement: 7 years and older

Co-requisite: Ballet at Dance Experience

Tap dancing is an intricate dance form where students develop rhythm, tap technique and musicality through percussive footwork. Tap challenges a dancer’s rhythm, body movement, and performance style. Emphasis is placed on footwork as well as style and presentation of the upper body while moving those fast feet! Ballet and Jazz are recommended for Tap as they benefit tap dancers by strengthening their posture and musicality.

Class Length: 60-90 minutes per class once per week

Age Requirement:  7 years and older

Students will learn pieces from Broadway musicals, combining singing, dancing and acting to create an entertaining routine. The class aims to provide a positive and encouraging environment where students can come out of their shell. A portion of each class will be spent on vocal training.

Class Length: 60 minutes once per week

Age Requirement: 7 years old and older

Co-requisite: One other style of dance at Dance Experience

Hip Hop is an extremely popular dance style and appeals to many students and audiences. A variety of Hip Hop styles and elements are taught to give students the opportunity to “groove” and to develop their own style. While learning the techniques of this high-energy dance form, students are encouraged to bring in their “attitudes” and personalities to class. Freestyle movement will be used to help the dancers become confident in front of others and to demonstrate and improve their creative talent. This class is diverse, energetic, fast-paced, challenging and fun-filled!

Class Length: 60-90 minutes once per week

Age Requirement: 8 years and older

Lyrical dance places emphasis on flowing interpretive movements while incorporating Jazz and Ballet technique. Lyrical develops a dancer’s ability to communicate emotion through their movement and the music to which they are dancing.

Class Length: 60 minutes once per week

Age Requirement: 12 years and older

Prerequisite: One year of experience with both Ballet and Jazz

Co-requisite: Ballet and Jazz at Dance Experience

Contemporary dance is an expressive style of dance that uses unconventional movements and incorporates certain elements of Ballet, Jazz, and modern dance. In Contemporary dance, an emphasis is placed on movement rather than a narrative. It features the use of contrasting rhythms, directions, and postures, as well as the use of the floor and breath as central components of the dance. Dancers are free to experiment with new movements and positions.

Class Length: 60 minutes once per week

Age Requirement: 13 years and older

Prerequisite: One year of experience with both Ballet and Jazz

Co-requisite: Ballet and Jazz at Dance Experience

These classes are designed for recently graduated dancers with previous training that have aged out of the traditional competitive levels. The dancers have the opportunity to continue training and performing, they participate in Talent Day, Year End shows and festivals/competitions.

Class Length: 60-90 minutes once per week

Age Requirement: 18 years and older

These classes give parents a chance to experience the same hard work and FUN their children have every week. Open to not only dance parents, this is a great class for anyone who has always wished they danced or just wants to get some exercise. The adults learn a routine, participate in Talent Day and Year End shows, and some even choose go to festivals. The adult performance is the hit of any show, and dancers and spectators alike anticipate what they will do every year. Adults are only eligible to dance in classes that designated for adults; the other classes offered by Dance Experience are for students 18 years of age and younger.

Class Length: 60-75 minutes once per week

Age Requirement: 18 years and older