monthly CLasses
TRY IT FIRST - Youth Creative Ballet (Foundations)
Young dancers build a strong foundation in ballet through imagination, music, and movement. This class introduces basic ballet vocabulary, proper alignment, coordination, balance, and musicality in a fun, encouraging environment. Creative activities and storytelling help dancers develop confidence, express themselves, and strengthen their focus while learning age-appropriate technique. Perfect for both new and returning students, this class nurtures a love of dance while preparing students for continued ballet training.
TRY IT FIRST - Youth Lyrical Artistry
Lyrical blends elements of ballet and contemporary dance to encourage emotional expression, storytelling, and artistry. Students develop technique, flexibility, musicality, and confidence while learning expressive choreography that connects movement with music.
TRY IT FIRST - Youth Jazz Technique
Try out a class before you register or drop in for a summer refresher!
Jazz Technique introduces dancers to energetic movement, musicality, and performance through jazz technique and choreography. Students build coordination, flexibility, confidence, and stage presence while learning dynamic combinations and enjoying a variety of music styles.
TRY IT FIRST - Youth Ballet (Foundations)
Drop in and try a class prior to the fall session!
Ballet Foundations introduces students to the fundamentals of ballet through age-appropriate instruction, creative activities, and movement exploration. Dancers develop coordination, balance, flexibility, musicality, and confidence while learning the basic vocabulary and skills of ballet.
TRY IT FIRST - Youth Contemporary Modern (Foundations)
Try a class before the fall session! This drop-in Contemporary Modern Foundations introduces students to modern and contemporary dance through movement exploration, creative expression, floor work, and improvisation. Dancers develop coordination, strength, confidence, and artistry while discovering new ways to move and communicate through dance.
TRY IT FIRST - Youth Hip Hop
Try a class prior to signing up for the fall session!
Hip Hop is a high-energy class that introduces students to age-appropriate hip hop movement, rhythm, and choreography. Dancers develop confidence, musicality, coordination, and personal style while learning exciting combinations and exploring self-expression through movement.
This class is a collaborative offering by Lauren DeVera of The Lion's Den DMV and Local Motion Project.
TRY IT FIRST - Youth Musical Theater Jazz
Drop in and try a class before the fall session!
Musical Theater Jazz combines dance, character, and performance inspired by Broadway and musical theater productions. Students build confidence, stage presence, musicality, and storytelling skills while learning fun and engaging choreography in a supportive environment.
TRY IT FIRST - Youth Tap (Foundations)
Drop in and try a class prior to the fall session!
Tap Foundations introduces students to rhythm, timing, and musicality through fun and engaging tap dance activities. Dancers learn basic tap vocabulary while developing coordination, listening skills, and confidence in a supportive and encouraging environment.
TRY IT FIRST - Youth Elements of Dance (Discovery)
Drop In and try a class before the fall session!
Elements of Dance introduces students to the core concepts found in all styles of dance. Through creative activities and structured movement experiences, dancers explore rhythm, balance, space, energy, and coordination while building confidence and preparing for future study in a variety of dance styles.