7th - 12th Grade
The Teen Broadway Jazz dance class features a variety of jazz styles and movement qualities that explore some of the most well-known Broadway jazz forms.
Experience dance styles such as the groundedness of Hamilton to the high energy of Hairspray, the flashy classic jazz in A Chorus Line to the nuance of Hadestown. Rooted in technique, this class will offer students of varying levels the opportunity to develop proper dance practices including turns, leaps and across the floor work. Students will build a strong foundation of dance while having the opportunity to embody the characters and styles of our favorite Broadway hits.
Wednesdays / 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Payment plans are available during registration.
No additional costs for registration, costumes, or showcase tickets.
Students in Intermediate Teen Tap will build onto their foundational skills by tackling more challenging tap sequences, executing more difficult rhythms with faster tempos, as well as adding to their tap move repertoire.
The class will explore new steps at center and across the floor and execute intermediate-level dance combinations. Students with tap experience and knowledge of basic tap steps are invited to join this intermediate class that will challenge them individually while also working towards final collaborative pieces combining all the skills learned. If you are unsure which tap level is best for you, please contact Programs Director Laura Barron, laura@wolfperformingartscenter.org.
Tuesdays / 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Payment plans are available during registration.
No additional costs for registration, costumes, or showcase tickets.
Students in Teen tap will focus on developing rhythm, coordination, and musicality through a variety of tap styles, including Broadway style and rhythm tap, with an emphasis on precision, technique, and improvisation.
Students will learn tap skills and build upon them each week across the floor, with center work, and executing dance combinations. This class is designed for students who are new to tap dance or have had minimal exposure to the basics of tap. NOTE: If you consider yourself to be an intermediate tap dancer, please see the description for Intermediate Teen Tap.
Wednesdays / 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Payment plans are available during registration.
No additional costs for registration, costumes, or showcase tickets.
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Students can enroll in dance classes at Wolf PAC for a full year or for half a year.
The full year program runs from September 2026 through May 2027.
The half year program runs from September through December 2026 OR from January through May 2027.
Regardless of which option a student chooses, they will build their confidence, gain dance technique and skills, challenge their minds with innovative choreography, and join a community of peers.
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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
Exploring musical expression and storytelling through movement
Gaining performance skills through movement and choreography
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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
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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.
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All dance classes will culminate with a final showcase in May 2027 (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.
Contact: Laura Barron
Programs Director
laura@wolfperformingartscenter.org
