FIRST STEPS
DANCE PROGRAM (ages 3-7)
Inspiring Creativity One Step At A Time
In a caring, safe, and family-friendly environment, the seeds of future artists are planted. Teachers and staff nurture each student so they bloom into artists with us. With years of experience working with young children, our teachers love to share the joy of dance through ballet, jazz, hip-hop and creative dance and each level is a progressive program based on the child’s physical, social, cognitive, and emotional development.
2025 FALL SEMESTER
creative ballet
AGES 3-4
This delightful 45-minute class introduces young dancers to the world of ballet through imaginative movement and creative play. Students will learn beginning ballet steps while developing balance, coordination, rhythm, and basic motor skills in a fun and supportive environment. It’s the perfect first step into dance!
Dancers will showcase their skills in our Annual Spring Recital!
CLASS OFFERED:
SATURDAY 9:15-10:00AM Creative Ballet w/ Miss Jackie
Dress Code: Dance leotard in any color or style with ballet skirt and tights (white, pink, nude or black); leotard any color with tights; dance leotard with dance shorts (without tights) or biketard (any color). Boys: Black shorts, leggings or sweatpants and black or white t-shirt
Shoes: Ballet shoes are required (girls & boys nude/pink/ black). Be sure to cut off the excess string in the ballet shoes or tuck the bow into the shoe.
Hair: In a neat bun (if possible) or pulled back.
MAGICAL MOVES
AGES 4-7
Step into the spotlight and dance your way through your favorite stories! Magical Moves is the perfect class for young dancers who love the songs and characters from popular kids’ movies and TV shows on Disney, Nickelodeon, Netflix, and more. Each week, dancers will learn fun, age-appropriate choreography inspired by hit soundtracks while exploring a variety of dance styles such as jazz, hip hop, lyrical, and musical theater. With an emphasis on creativity, musicality, and performance, Magical Moves lets dancers express themselves while building confidence and having a blast.
Dancers will showcase their skills in our Annual Spring Recital!
CLASS OFFERED:
WEDNESDAY 3:15-4:00PM w/ Miss Jackie
SATURDAY 9:15-10:00AM w/ Miss Maggie
Dress Code: Dance leotard in any color or style; dance leotard with dance shorts or biketard (any color).
Boys: Black shorts, leggings or sweatpants and black or white t-shirt
Hair: Pulled back, in a ponytail or bun
MAGICAL BALLET
AGES 4-7
Step into the spotlight and twirl your way through your favorite Disney stories! Magical Ballet is the perfect class for young dancers who love the songs and characters from beloved Disney movies. Each week, dancers will learn age-appropriate ballet technique and choreography set to magical soundtracks, bringing fairy tales and adventures to life through graceful movement. With a focus on creativity, musicality, and storytelling, Magical Ballet helps dancers build a strong ballet foundation while expressing themselves and having a blast.
Dancers will showcase their skills in our Annual Spring Recital!
CLASS OFFERED:
FRIDAY: 3:15-4:00PM w/ Miss Shannon
Dress Code: Dance leotard in any color or style with ballet skirt and tights (white, pink, nude or black); leotard any color with tights; dance leotard with dance shorts (without tights) or biketard (any color).
Boys: Black shorts, leggings or sweatpants and black or white t-shirt
Shoes: Ballet shoes are required (girls & boys nude/pink/ black). Be sure to cut off the excess string in the ballet shoes or tuck the bow into the shoe.
Hair: In a neat bun (if possible) or pulled back.
Beg BALLET
AGES 4.5-6.4, 4-6, 6-9
This 45-minute or 1 hours class builds on the fundamentals of ballet while introducing dancers to proper technique and terminology. Students will focus on posture, turnout, alignment, and coordination through structured barre and center exercises. Each class helps strengthen balance, rhythm, and grace while nurturing a love for ballet in a fun and supportive environment.
Dancers will showcase their progress in our Spring Recital!
Classes offered:
Monday 4:00-5:00 (ages 6-9) w/ Miss Shannon
Tuesday 3:15-4:00PM (ages 4-6) w/ Miss Genevieve
Saturday 10:00-10:45 (ages 4/5-6.5) w/ Miss Jackie
Dress Code: Dance leotard in any color or style with ballet skirt and tights (white, pink, nude or black); leotard any color with tights; dance leotard with dance shorts (without tights) or biketard (any color). Boys: Black shorts, leggings or sweatpants and black or white t-shirt
Shoes: Ballet shoes are required (girls & boys nude/pink/ black). Be sure to cut off the excess string in the ballet shoes or tuck the bow into the shoe.
Hair: In a neat bun (if possible) or pulled back.
JAZZ
AGES 5-7 & 6-9
This upbeat and high-energy class introduces dancers to the fundamentals of jazz through engaging technique exercises and dynamic movement. Students will develop proper posture, flexibility, strength, and coordination while learning classic jazz skills such as kicks, turns, and leaps. Each week, dancers will apply their technique through fun, age-appropriate choreography set to lively music. With its balance of technique and performance, Jazz Dance helps students build confidence, style, and a strong foundation for future dance training.
CLASS OFFERED:
MONDAY 5:00-6:00PM (ages 6-9) w/ Miss Shannon
SATURDAY 10:45-11:30AM (ages 5-7) w/ Miss Maggie
Dress Code: Dance leotard in any color or style; dance leotard with dance shorts, or biketard (any color).
Boys: Black shorts, leggings or sweatpants and black or white t-shirt
Hair: Pulled back in a ponytail or bun
HIP-HOP
AGES 4-7
This fun, high-energy 45-minute/one hour class lets kids move, groove, and express themselves while building creativity, coordination, and musicality. Dancers will learn the basics of hip-hop and breakdancing through exciting routines and dance games in a non-stop, action-packed environment that keeps everyone moving to the beat! All music and moves are age-appropriate and designed to keep kids engaged and confident.
Dancers will showcase their skills in our Annual Spring Recital!
CLASS OFFERED:
THURSDAY 5:00-6:00PM (ages 5-7) w/ Miss Daisy
SATURDAY 10:00-10:45AM (ages 7-10) w/ Miss Caitlin
Dress Code: Open to the discretion of the dancer. Sweatpants, leggings, gym shorts, t-shirt, tank top. NO jeans or dresses.
Shoes: Sneakers are required. If a dancer does not have the proper shoes they may not be able to execute the moves in class and risk injury.
K-POP
AGES 6-9
Get ready to sparkle and shine in this high-energy class inspired by the exciting world of K-Pop! Designed for young dancers, K-Pop Kids introduces fun, beginner-friendly choreography to popular kid-appropriate K-Pop hits. Dancers will learn basic hip hop and jazz moves, work on rhythm and coordination, and explore expressive performance skills—just like their favorite idols. With upbeat music, colorful style, and tons of energy, this class is all about building confidence, having fun, and learning to move like a star!
Dancers will perform in the Spring Recital
Friday 4:15-5:00PM w/ Miss Ai
Dress Code: Open to the discretion of the dancer. Sweatpants, leggings, gym shorts, t-shirt, tank top. NO jeans or dresses.
Shoes: Sneakers are required. If a dancer does not have the proper shoes they may not be able to execute the moves in class and risk injury.
ACRO4KIDS
AGES 4-8
Acro incorporates a lot of strength training so that students can continue to build the muscles that will help them master more advanced tricks and tumbling. Each student will receive one on one spotting and instruction as they go across the mat so that they can build confidence in their body’s ability.
Dancers will perform in the Spring Recital.
CLASS OFFERED
Sunday 9:15-10:00AM w/ Miss Ceylon
Dress Code: Dance or gymnastics leotard with dance shorts or leggings, gymnastics biketard or form-fitted top with dance shorts or leggings. No loose fitting clothes.
Shoes: barefoot.
Hair: Must be pulled back or in a ponytail.
INTRO TO DANCE
ages 4-6
This class will teach the fundamentals of dance and explore the basics of Jazz, Hip-Hop, and universal movement concepts through games, songs, and cooperation. Students will continue to learn how to express themselves and work on fine-motor skills through the art of both dance and music. This is an excellent class for young students to discover their love of dance. .
Dancers will perform in the Spring Recital.
No classes offered during the Fall Semester