Dance South

Acrobatics (ACRO) - Beginner & Pre-K classes are a combination of dance technique and the precision and athleticism of acrobatic elements. Acro dancers blend musicality, emotional expression, line and extension with acrobatic movements. Acro technique includes balancing, limbering, tumbling and partnering, based in flexibility, contortion and strength.

Clogging is a genre of dance that uses percussive footwork through the striking of either a heal or a toe in order to create audible rhythms. Dancers will learn beginning level traditional and contemporary clogging techniques that will include the use of arm movement, footwork, correct body alignment and musicality. Clogging dancers will perform in our annual recital showcase.

Hip Hop classes incorporate a variety of old and new urban dance styles. that represent body movements that go with the beat and rhythm of the music. Hip Hop is very dynamic and helps the dancers improve flexibility, develop body balance, rhythm, musicality and coordination. Classes are available for boys and girls. Hip Hop dancers will perform in our annual recital showcase.

Lyrical classes are offered for recreational and competition level dancers. Lyrical classes combine technical components of ballet with the freedom and fluidity of jazz. Lyrical is an expressive style of dance that allows the dancer to interpret and express the emotions, lyrics and story associated with a piece of music. Lyrical dancers will perform in our annual recital showcase.

Pointe classes are offered for one hour once a week and previous ballet training is required and placement in pre-pointe and pointe classes is at the discretion and approval of our staff only.

Ballet & Ballet Technique classes are offered for recreational and competition level dancers. Ballet is the foundation of all dance and is required as a fundamental study and compliment for all styles of dance. All dancers are taught proper dance terminology and technique that is both age and level appropriate. Ballet classes further develop grace, poise, flexibility, articulation and performance.

ELEVATE Pre-Competition is once a week for dancers 8+ years old. The 2.5 hour class includes ballet, tap, jazz, and technique. This class builds on fundamental ballet, jazz, and tap technique with an emphasis on building each dancer's physical ability in advancing levels of choreography and musicality. Pre-Competition dancers will perform three dances in our annual recital showcase. Recommended for dancers that are interested in auditioning for a competition team the following year or for recreational dancers that just want to dance.

Combo I & Combo II are once a week classes for 6 to 12 year olds that combine ballet, tap, and jazz. These classes continue to build on fundamental ballet, jazz, and tap technique with an emphasis on building each dancer's physical ability in advancing levels of choreography and musicality. Combo class dancers will perform two dances in our annual recital showcase.

Tiny Dancer I & Tiny Dancer II are once a week dance classes for ages 3 to 6 that focus on creative movement utilizing fundamental ballet, jazz, and tap technique. Dancers will learn proper terminology, work on flexibility, coordination, musicality and how to follow direction in a fun and positive environment. Tiny dancers will perform a ballet and tap dance in our annual recital showcase.

Choreography Intensive for the 2025-2026 Competition Team, split into two weeks: Week 1 from July 15-17 and Week 2 from July 22-24. This intensive focuses on developing choreography skills.

A dance camp scheduled from June 23-26, aimed at competition dancers preparing for the 2025-2026 season. Auditions for the competition team will be held in Spring 2025.

Princess Camp for ages 7-12, available from June 16-19. This camp offers a fun and engaging dance experience for recreational dancers.

Princess Camp for ages 3-6, available on June 16-19 and July 14-17. This camp is designed for young dancers to explore their imagination and creativity through dance.