Dance Classes

Dance for Ages 3 to 18

Dance U has classes for every level of dancer. We focus on the individual student whether you're dancing for fun or competitively. We can assist you with your dance technique in a fun, relaxing environment with a high level of professionalism. Check out all of the styles that we teach and get in touch with our friendly staff for help with any questions! When you're ready to register we can help with that too!

Ballet to Hip Hop and Everything In Between...

Acro and Tiny Tumble: Ages 3-18. This style teaches flexibility, agility, conditioning, and tumbling. All Acro students must register for the appropriate skill level or class changes will be made as needed and/or available. Find full details on levels under each class while registering. .Levels:

• Tiny Tumble: Ages 3-5 (not yet in kindergarten) 30 MINUTE CLASS
• Pink (beginner) 
• Silver (must have fall-to-bridge, solid cartwheel and round-off)
• Platinum: (must have both front and back walkovers)
• Diamond: (working aerial and backhandspring)

Classes by age:

Ages 3-4: Baby Ballerinas and Tiny Tumble

Ages 4-5: Pre-K Combo, Mini Hip Hop, and Tiny Tumble

Level 1: Ages 5-7 (Includes K-2nd Grade, and K2 classes)

Level 2: Ages 7-9

Level 3: Ages 9-11

Level 4: 6th-8th grade

Level 5: High School

Ballet/Jazz Combo (Baby Ballerinas, Pre-K Combo, K Combo, 1st Grade Combo, 2nd Grade Combo and K2 Combo): Ages 3-8 (through 2nd Grade). Ballet/Jazz combination, with the focus on building strong ballet technique and a love for dance. Jazz, lyrical, and improv will also be introduced when age appropriate. Baby Ballerinas and younger dancers will focus on the joy of music and movement while developing a foundation of ballet and jazz. 45 minute class. One recital dance and one costume. Pink Capezio Ballet Shoes.

Ballet: Ages 8-18. Ballet technique both at the barre and center floor, as well as ballet choreography. 45 minute ballet class. One recital costume. Pink or skin tone Capezio Ballet Shoes.

Ballet/Lyrical or Ballet/Jazz: Ages 5-18. Morning Class designed for Homeschool Students. Ballet fundamentals, stretching, extended barre work, leaps and turns, and lyrical and jazz instruction. One recital dance and costume and performance opportunities in addition to the recital. Pink or skin tone Capezio Ballet shoes AND tan turn shoes for level 3-5 and Pink or skin tone Capezio Ballet Shoes and Tan Jazz Shoes for level 1-3.

Contemporary: Ages 9-18. A style of expressive dance combining elements of modern, jazz, lyrical, and ballet. The goal is to connect the mind and body through fluid dance movements. One recital dance and costume. Bare feet.

Hip Hop: Ages 4-18. This fun-filled co-ed class focuses on improving coordination, strength, and flexibility in a high energy class learning the latest hip hop curriculum. Ages 4 and up and placed by age, not experience. 45 minutes. One recital dance and costume. Black Converse-type Shoes (low or high top).

Jazz: Ages 8-18. Jazz technique, flexibility, turns, leaps, and kicks. 45 minute jazz class. One recital costume. Tan jazz shoes.

Lyrical: Ages 8-18. A beautiful dance genre engaging students in both ballet and jazz technique while focusing on the musicality in movement. One recital dance and costume. Tan turn shoes.

Musical Theater: Ages 5-18. This class combines technique and show performance focusing on multiple Broadway styles and music combining singing, acting, and dancing. This will introduce dancers to both classical and current musicals. One costume and one recital dance. Tan jazz shoes.

Pom: Ages 5-18. Pom is a dance style that involves jazz and hip hop moves with strong arm movements with pom poms. Middle School and High School pom dancers will prepare for school and college dance teams in this class. Introductory tumbling, jumps, and flexibility will be taught. 45 minutes. One recital dance and costume. Tan jazz shoes. Additional $25 pom and bag fee.

Tap: Ages 4-18. Lace those tap shoes and come enjoy the fun of rhythm while building coordination, musicality, and tap fundamentals. 30 minutes. One recital dance and one costume. Black tap shoes. Pre-K Tap will have one combo costume fee with the Pre-K Combo Class following tap if taking both classes.

Technique: NEW! Ages 9-18. Technique Class; leaps, turns, jumps, flexibility, conditioning, and improv instruction; no recital or additional fees. Jazz or turn shoes.

Teams (by audition and/or teacher placement):

Dance U Company. By audition, ages 7-18. DUC Classes are required for company dancers. Competition dances including solos, duets, trios and groups will be decided within the class. Additional fees will apply for competitions, choreography, costumes, performance trips, etc. Some competition dances will be performed in the recital. Most classes are 60-90 minutes and additional classes and rehearsals are required.

Dance U Performance Company. By Application and Acceptance, ages 5-18. Team and class for motivated dancers with multiple performance opportunities. Technique, conditioning, choreography and more. One hour team class each week. Additional fees will apply for costume, team t-shirt, and other performance expenses. 

DU Hip Hop Crew, DU Lil’ Crew and DU Mini Crew: By application and audition, ages 5-18. Three Teams. Class prepares DU Crew members for choreography in performances and skills. Multiple performance opportunities and competitions. Additional fees will apply for shoes, costumes, music and choreography, competitions, and other essentials. Class length depends on level.

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