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This class gives teens the opportunity to strengthen their ballet foundation in a supportive, structured environment. Dancers will focus on proper technique, alignment, and musicality through barre work, center exercises, and across-the-floor combinations.

This class focuses on increasing flexibility, mobility, and recovery. Using a mix of dynamic and static stretches, you’ll target major muscle groups to improve performance, prevent injury, and support faster recovery between workouts.

Open to ages 7 and up, this 45-minute class is a fun and energetic introduction to jazz dance, designed specifically for children. Dancers will learn basic jazz technique, movement vocabulary, and across-the-floor progressions, all set to upbeat, age-appropriate music.

Open to ages 7 and up, this 45-minute class introduces young dancers to the fundamentals of tap dance in a fun and engaging environment. Students will explore rhythm, timing, and basic tap vocabulary through age-appropriate exercises and combinations.

Adult Jazz/Tap is a fun and energetic 1 hour and 30 minute class open to dancers ages 16 and up. This class blends the dynamic styles of jazz and tap, making it an ideal choice for adults looking to stay active, express themselves through movement, or sharpen their skills for musical theatre performance.

Adult Ballet is a welcoming and supportive class for dancers ages 16 and up, open to all levels—from those returning to ballet after time away to adults exploring dance for the first time. This 1 hour and 30 minute class focuses on developing technique, strength, flexibility, and grace at a comfortable and encouraging pace.

Open Modern is a one-hour technique class open to dancers ages 7 and up, offering an energetic and expressive introduction to modern dance. Rooted in Horton technique, this class focuses on strength, flexibility, musicality, and dynamic movement.

Advanced Ballet is a level for dedicated dancers ages 12 and up with a minimum of five years of formal ballet training. Attendance is required four times per week and is designed to refine advanced technique, expand artistry, and build the strength and stamina required for high-level performance.

Intermediate Ballet is designed for dancers ages 10 and up with a minimum of four years of formal dance training. This 1 hour and 30 minute class focuses on refining technique, improving strength and flexibility, and developing artistry and musicality.

Beginning Ballet is a foundational technique class for dancers ages 7 and up who have completed at least two years of formal dance training. This 1 hour and 15 minute class focuses on developing correct ballet technique, posture, coordination, and musicality in a supportive and structured environment.

Open Ballet is structured to support a wide range of experience levels, offering a welcoming environment where dancers can refine their technique, develop discipline, and deepen their appreciation for ballet as an art form. Whether you’re continuing your ballet training or returning after a break, this class provides the space and support to grow.

Dance Fit is a strength and conditioning class built on Progressing Ballet Technique (PBT) methods. This isn’t about dance—it’s about developing serious core strength, balance, and control. Using stability balls, resistance training, and targeted exercises, you’ll build power, improve posture, and increase flexibility.

Mini Movers is a joyful introduction to dance designed for our youngest dancers, with two age-specific groups to ensure developmentally appropriate fun and learning. No previous dance experience is needed—just a willingness to move and explore! In this 45-minute class, dancers will build foundational skills through imaginative movement, playful rhythm exercises, and music-based activities.

This class gives teens the opportunity to strengthen their ballet foundation in a supportive, structured environment. Dancers will focus on proper technique, alignment, and musicality through barre work, center exercises, and across-the-floor combinations. Open to all levels, the class encourages discipline and artistry while helping dancers build confidence, flexibility, and strength.

This class focuses on increasing flexibility, mobility, and recovery. Using a mix of dynamic and static stretches, you’ll target major muscle groups to improve performance, prevent injury, and support faster recovery between workouts. Whether you’re lifting, running, or just looking to move better, this class will help you loosen tight muscles, boost range of motion, and leave you feeling strong and refreshed.

Open to ages 7 and up, this 45-minute class is a fun and energetic introduction to jazz dance, designed specifically for children. Dancers will learn basic jazz technique, movement vocabulary, and across-the-floor progressions, all set to upbeat, age-appropriate music. This class encourages creativity, coordination, and confidence while building a strong foundation in jazz style and technique.

Open to ages 7 and up, this 45-minute class introduces young dancers to the fundamentals of tap dance in a fun and engaging environment. Students will explore rhythm, timing, and basic tap vocabulary through age-appropriate exercises and combinations. Perfect for beginners, this class helps build coordination, musicality, and confidence while making music with your feet!

Adult Jazz/Tap is a fun and energetic 1 hour and 30 minute class open to dancers ages 16 and up. This class blends the dynamic styles of jazz and tap, making it an ideal choice for adults looking to stay active, express themselves through movement, or sharpen their skills for musical theatre performance. Class includes jazz warm-ups, across-the-floor progressions, and center combinations, along with rhythm-focused tap work that builds coordination, timing, and musicality.

Adult Ballet is a welcoming and supportive class for dancers ages 16 and up, open to all levels—from those returning to ballet after time away to adults exploring dance for the first time. This 1 hour and 30 minute class focuses on developing technique, strength, flexibility, and grace at a comfortable and encouraging pace. Through traditional barre and center work, dancers will build a solid foundation in classical ballet while improving posture, coordination, and musicality.

Open Modern is a one-hour technique class open to dancers ages 7 and up, offering an energetic and expressive introduction to modern dance. Rooted in Horton technique, this class focuses on strength, flexibility, musicality, and dynamic movement. Dancers will explore foundational modern concepts such as flat backs, laterals, contractions, and swings, while learning to move with intention and control.

Advanced Ballet is a level for dedicated dancers ages 12 and up with a minimum of five years of formal ballet training. Attendance is required four times per week and is designed to refine advanced technique, expand artistry, and build the strength and stamina required for high-level performance. Dancers will work through complex barre and center combinations, with a focus on precision, fluidity, musicality, and expressive movement.

Intermediate Ballet is designed for dancers ages 10 and up with a minimum of four years of formal dance training. This 1 hour and 30 minute class focuses on refining technique, improving strength and flexibility, and developing artistry and musicality. Dancers will engage in more complex combinations at the barre and in center, with an emphasis on proper alignment, control, and fluidity of movement. This level prepares students for more advanced work.

Beginning Ballet is a foundational technique class for dancers ages 7 and up who have completed at least two years of formal dance training. This 1 hour and 15 minute class focuses on developing correct ballet technique, posture, coordination, and musicality in a supportive and structured environment. Dancers will work at the barre and in center to build strength, flexibility, and alignment while learning proper terminology and movement quality.

Dance Fit is a strength and conditioning class built on Progressing Ballet Technique (PBT) methods. This isn’t about dance—it’s about developing serious core strength, balance, and control. Using stability balls, resistance training, and targeted exercises, you’ll build power, improve posture, and increase flexibility. The result: a stronger, more resilient body that performs better in everyday life, work, and sports.

Mini Movers is a joyful introduction to dance designed for our youngest dancers, with two age-specific groups to ensure developmentally appropriate fun and learning. No previous dance experience is needed—just a willingness to move and explore! In this 45-minute class, dancers will build foundational skills through imaginative movement, playful rhythm exercises, and music-based activities. Students will be introduced to basic positions and beginning concepts from ballet, jazz, and modern dance, all in an encouraging, age-appropriate environment that supports creativity, coordination, and confidence.

Ashley Lowder brings energy, creativity, and a deep love of the arts to her role as the Mini Movers teacher at V Dance Academy. A mom of four and a lifelong performer, Ashley has a background in percussion, vocal performance, musical theatre performance, and early childhood movement education through martial arts. Her Mini Movers class is a joyful introduction to the world of movement and imagination, blending dance, rhythm, acting, and musicality in a fun and supportive environment. Ashley is passionate about helping young children build confidence, coordination, and a lifelong love of the arts—one wiggle, giggle, and plié at a time!

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