• Building foundational dance skills that develop confidence in movement

• Learning basic dance vocabulary and terminology

• Strengthening coordination and balance

• Understanding rhythm and staying in time with the music

• Working toward clear movement quality, especially for crisp sounds in tap

• Working both as individuals and as an ensemble toward a finished piece

• Gaining performance skills through movement and choreography

• Clothing that is comfortable to move in and not restrictive of movement.

• Examples: leotard & tights, dance skirt, leggings, athletic shorts, fitted t-shirts, athletic top

• Not Acceptable: jeans, baggy clothing, dresses/skirts

• Ballet shoes (for Pre-K & K classes only): Ballet Pink Full Sole or Split Sole Ballet Shoes (Suggested Brand: Capezio)

• Tap shoes: Black Lace Up Tap Shoes (Suggested Brands: Capezio, Bloch or SoDanca)

• Jazz shoes: Black Split Sole Slip On Jazz Shoes (Suggested Brands: Theatricals, Bloch, Capezio or SoDanca)

• Check our What to Wear page for more information about shoes and where to purchase HERE

Observation week for all dance classes will be the week of December 1st-6th. This is for families of enrolled students as well as students interested in joining halfway through the year.

All dance classes will culminate with a final showcase in May 2026 (specific date to come) for family and friends! Each group will share the following: a glimpse into some technique they learned in class as well as one to two fully choreographed pieces based on the class style and age group.

If a student wishes to join The Dance Studio program mid-way through, they are welcome to do so up until January 16, 2026. After that date, no new registrations will be accepted as classes will be working toward their final performances at that time.