For Dancers 6-12 Years Old
Dance Classes for Ages 6-12
The Dance Department offers classes that find the balance between providing a technical foundation and having fun. TDD has options for both the recreational and technical dancer.
Classes held at Anytime Fitness
Youth Jazz/Modern
Mondays 4:00-5:00pm
Dancers will learn the rich history involved in modern and jazz dance. Strength, flexibility, improvisation, and fun are at the heart of this class. Dancers are encouraged to wear comfortable dance clothes and may wear footpads, pirouettes, or jazz shoes.
*Jazz shoes may be required for both Winter Showcase and Recital!
Youth Ballet
Mondays 5:00-6:00pm
Dancers are encouraged to learn the foundation of dance through technical center work and a variety of combos. Dancers will work on strength, flexibility, and technical skills.
*Pink ballet shoes will be required for this class.
Theater/Tap
Mondays 6:00-7:00pm
Learn the basics of tap, theater jazz and prepare to embark on a musical theater journey that includes both acting and dancing! Dancers are encouraged to be uniquely themselves as they learn improvisational skills and develop talents meant for Broadway!
Jazz/Hip Hop
Tuesdays 5:30-6:30pm
Get your groove on and brush up on your rhythm in this fun, high energy class! Bring a clean pair of shoes and plenty of sass!
Ballet/Lyrical
Wednesdays 4:00-5:00pm
Stand taller, develop your technical skills, and learn terminology. Dancers will develop strength and flexibility, musicality, and improvisational skills.
Modern/Contemporary
Wednesdays 5:00-6:00pm
Dancers will learn modern and contemporary foundational styles, dance to contemporary music and find self-expression through movement.
Boys Hip Hop
Thursdays 4:00-5:00pm
Boys ages 5-13 are encouraged to attend this high-energy class learning the basics of hip hop, break dancing, dance tricks, strength training, flexibility, and musicality.
Dancers should wear comfortable clothes and clean sneakers.
*Boys are welcomed in every class/troupe offered at The Dance Department and should not feel they belong exclusively in Boys Hip Hop. TDD is a safe learning space for all genders no matter the style!
Kiddie Combo
Saturdays 11:30-12:30pm
Dancers will sample modern and jazz in this weekend class for ages 5-10! Play games, learn basic dance vocabulary and express yourself through dance!
Classes at Windsor Recreation Center
Homeschool Lyrical/Modern
Thursdays 9:15-9:55am
Dancers will learn the basics of lyrical, modern, and improvisational dance in this class.
Pour your emotions into motion and express yourself. Dancers will learn technique and a short combination. Wear comfortable clothes. Dancers will go barefoot, may wear ballet shoes, pirouettes, or foot undies.
*No shoes will be required for end of the season performances!
Homeschool Jazz/Contemporary
Thursdays 10:00-10:40am
Learn the basics of jazz and contemporary in this higher-energy and fun filled class. Dancers will build
confidence, play dance games and learn dances to showcase their new moves!
Youth Sampler
Sundays 12:15-1:15pm
Dancers will sample Jazz / Contemporary, Hip Hop, Modern / Contemporary, Ballet / Tap with a different style sampled each week! Find your style and learn a fun new dance each week!
Youth Hip Hop
Sundays 12:15-1:15pm
Learn the basics of Hip-Hop in this high-energy and fun filled class. Dancers will build
confidence, play dance games and learn dances to showcase their new moves!
Musical Theater / Jazz
Sundays 1:20-2:20pm
Sample a jazz style meant for the stage in this strength and flexibility building dance class! Dancers may choose sample the style on Sundays and choose to join our more in depth theatre class on Mondays at Anytime Fitness! (Details listed above)
Youth Jazz/Modern: Ages 6-12 | $60/Month* | |
Youth Ballet: Ages 6-12 | $60/Month* | |
Jazz/Hip Hop: Ages 6-12 | $60/Month* | |
Modern/Contemporary: Ages 6-12 | $60/Month* | |
Theater/Tap: Ages 6+ | $60/Month* | |
Ballet/Lyrical: Ages 6-12 | $45/Month* | |
Boys Hip Hop: Ages 5-13 | $60/Month* | |
Youth Hip Hop: Ages 6-10 | $55/Month* | |
Kiddie Combo: Ages 5-10 | $60/Month* | |
Youth Sampler: Ages 6-16 | $55/Month* | |
Are you interested in growing as a dancer, learning choreography, being part of a team, and in giving back to the community? Click HERE to learn more about Repertory!
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—Chasity T.