Southern Dance Theatre

The Elite Ballet Program for students looking for serious ballet training and opportunities in ballet. Opportunities include the Youth American Grand Prix and Universal Ballet Competition. Students will be invited to join at the beginning of each season.

In this class, participants will develop their acrobatic skills further while incorporating leaps and turns to enhance their overall dance performance. Dancers will refines acrobatic techniques and focuses on more complex leaps and turns, combining them seamlessly into their dance routines.

Building upon the foundation laid in Acrobatics 1, this class introduces more advanced acrobatic skills, focusing on strength, balance, and flexibility, suitable for children aged 8 to 11.

Tailored for young children aged 3 to 7, this acrobatics class focuses on basic tumbling, flexibility exercises, and introductory acrobatic movements in a safe and playful environment.

This class offers a welcoming and inclusive environment for teens and adults of all abilities to explore the joy of dance. Participants will learn various dance styles, movements, and creative expressions in a supportive setting.

Designed for older dancers, this class challenges teenagers and adults with advanced hip-hop movements, intricate choreography, and opportunities for self-expression through dance.

For experienced young dancers, this class elevates hip-hop skills with complex choreography, freestyle techniques, and a focus on developing personal style.

In this class, young dancers will learn the fundamentals of hip-hop dance, exploring dynamic moves and energetic choreography set to popular music.

The Groovement class focuses on the foundations of hip-hop dance for children, allowing them to explore fun and energetic movements to the latest music.

Designed for advanced teenagers and adults, this class emphasizes the mastery of tap dance techniques, intricate footwork, and the incorporation of improvisation in performances.

For more experienced dancers, this class refines tap techniques and challenges students with intricate rhythms, syncopations, and advanced combinations.

In this combo class, teenagers and adults will enjoy the fusion of tap and jazz dance styles, learning both rhythmic footwork and expressive movements to create dynamic and engaging performances.

This class introduces young dancers to the rhythmic world of tap dance. Students will learn basic tap steps, explore musicality, and develop coordination and precision in their footwork.

For experienced dancers, this class refines modern dance techniques, exploring complex movements, and cultivating unique movement qualities to create evocative and impactful performances.

Modern dance techniques are explored in this class, allowing students to discover new ways of moving, emphasizing improvisation, and encouraging creative expression.

For experienced dancers, this class delves deeper into the storytelling aspect of lyrical and contemporary dance, focusing on emotional expression, fluidity, and challenging movements.

In this class, students will blend the expressive elements of contemporary dance with the fluidity of lyrical movement. Dancers of all ages and levels will learn to interpret music through emotive choreography.

Designed for seasoned dancers, this class offers a high level of complexity and artistry in jazz. Participants will perfect intricate combinations, explore contemporary jazz styles, and refine their performance skills.

For advanced dancers seeking to excel in jazz, this class challenges students with intricate choreography, advanced techniques, and a focus on individual artistic interpretation.

Tailored for teenagers and adults, as well as younger dancers at an intermediate level, this class refines jazz techniques and encourages artistic expression through dance.

In this combo class, teenagers and adults will explore both jazz and tap dance, enjoying the fusion of rhythmic footwork and expressive movements.

For more experienced young dancers, this class focuses on complex jazz routines, dynamic combinations, and advanced performance techniques to enhance their stage presence.

Building on the foundation laid in Jazz 1, this class advances students’ jazz dance skills with more challenging techniques, intricate footwork, and expressive movements.

This class brings the magic of Broadway to life, combining acting, singing, and dancing. Students will work on character development, storytelling through movement, and mastering choreography from popular musicals.

In this class, young dancers will delve into the fusion of jazz and hip-hop, exploring funky moves, isolations, and dynamic choreography that incorporates both styles.

This class introduces children to the exciting world of jazz dance. Students will learn basic jazz movements, develop coordination, and explore various dance styles set to upbeat and engaging music.

The highest level of ballet training offered, this class is designed for experienced dancers seeking mastery in ballet. Intensive training, intricate choreography, and performance preparation will be emphasized.

A challenging class for advanced students, this level focuses on perfecting ballet techniques, executing advanced variations, and honing the skills required for professional level performances.

Intermediate ballet students will delve deeper into the art form, refining their technique, working on complex combinations, and developing artistic expression through dance.

Building upon the fundamentals learned in Level 1, this class provides a more comprehensive understanding of ballet techniques and explores further movements across the floor and center.

A beginner’s class for teenagers and adults, this ballet program introduces the principles of ballet technique, focusing on body alignment, posture, and grace.

Designed for more advanced young dancers, this class focuses on challenging ballet movements, intricate choreography, and artistry. Students will work towards mastering more complex variations and refining their performance abilities.

Intermediate level dancers will thrive in this class as they refine their ballet skills and develop a deeper understanding of ballet theory and terminology. Emphasis will be placed on strength, flexibility, and artistic expression.

Advancing from Level 1, this class refines ballet techniques and expands on combinations and movements. Students will work on more complex sequences, further enhancing their artistry and poise.

Ideal for beginners, this ballet class introduces students to the essential elements of classical ballet. From basic footwork to elegant arm movements, participants will discover the beauty and discipline of ballet.

In this lively and energetic class, 6 to 7-year-olds will explore the vibrant styles of jazz and tap. They’ll learn various jazz movements and rhythmic tap steps, fostering a sense of rhythm, coordination, and self-expression.

Designed for children aged 6 to 7, this ballet class focuses on fundamental techniques and positions. Students will work on posture, alignment, and grace, developing a strong basis for future ballet training.

Building upon the foundation laid in Pre Combo 1, this class continues to nurture young dancers’ skills in both ballet and tap. Students will further enhance their technique, balance, and rhythm, while enjoying creative exercises and imaginative dance activities.

This class introduces young children to the world of dance through a delightful combination of ballet and tap techniques. Kids will learn basic movements, develop coordination, and explore musicality in a fun and supportive environment.

Southern Dance Theatre Children & Teen Class Registration for Fall 2025-2026. Learn how to register for our Fall 2025-2026 classes below. Classes begin August 18th at BBHS. Registration for returning students begin July 1, 2025. Returning students must use their class placements (which were emailed) as a guide to select the classes they wish to register for. Registration for new students begins July 15, 2025.

Tap classes will move students through the skills of timing and rhythmic patterns, both fast and slow. A combination of musical theatre and rhythmic tap will be studied developing a strong base of terminology and an understanding of the mechanics of clarity and dynamics of sound.

This class draws upon Pilates Mat work, Zena Romett Floor Barre, and Bartenieff fundamentals to build stretch strength and placement.

A class for children ages 3-5 combining the elegant movement of basic ballet steps with rudimentary tap skills and rhythmic concepts. Students enjoy learning basic skills while exploring dance through theme based classes filled with adventure and fun. Pre-Combo students may enroll in the Rising Stars Dance Camp offered over the Summer.

Students must have had at least 2 years of ballet training prior to studying modern. This discipline borrows movement and concepts from ballet and jazz. Instructors utilize concepts from Graham, Horton, and Limone techniques to design their curriculum. Students will learn strengthening warm ups with an emphasis on the core and continue through class with progressions and center floor work. The release of free flowing movement and improvisational techniques will engage the student’s imagination and increase their ability to create their own movement.

This class is designed to feature the latest and greatest of what’s happening now in the dance world. It combines elements of a wide varieties of genres, including modern, ballet, lyrical, and even hip hop. Students should have a strong ballet and modern foundation for this class.

The foundation of our program lies in classical jazz. Warm up utilizes basic ballet techniques, jazz based adage, strengthening exercises for the core, and capacity to jump. Both fast and slow combinations are used to develop students’ vocabulary in classic jazz as well as the more contemporary movement and musical theatre. Floor progressions with leaps & turns are focused on once every 5-6 weeks at each level. Terminology is taught to reinforce understanding of jazz and its diversity. Ballet training is strongly encouraged in order to excel in jazz.

The newest form of dance combines jazz isolations with the free style movement of street dance, popular dances from videos, and other media. A mixture of hard edged movement complimented by fluid slow steps and acrobatic work develop students’ ability to learn the latest dance craze.

A class designed for special needs teens and adults using jazz as the core technique. Students will learn classic and musical theatre jazz. The performance group, “Special Arts Ensemble”, performs and competes in the community. All students in this class are invited to join this group.

Classes for children ages 6-7 where they discover the beginning steps and movements of ballet, tap, and jazz. Terminology of the dance disciplines will be taught to reinforce understanding of the movements taught in each unit. These fundamentals will ensure a strong base for the next level of dance. Students of this age group may join our Shooting Stars Dance Camp over the Summer.

Pointe is offered as part of our ballet curriculum by instructor recommendation. Students must be at least 12 years old.

The ballet program is a unified curriculum taking students from beginning steps through advanced movement. Classes consist of barre, center floor variations, and across the floor progressions. Terminology and knowledge of basic anatomy is part of the students’ education. An eclectic approach has been taken in the development of our syllabus, which borrows from the French, Vaganova, and Cecchetti techniques.

Southern Dance Theatre offers personalized audition preparation for dancers whose goal is to be accepted into Bak or Dreyfoos Schools of the Arts, for those who will be auditioning for summer programs, as well as for those auditioning for dance companies and college programs. Our students have seen a high rate of success in achieving their goals. Our faculty offers private coaching services for competitions and performances. We set custom choreography as well as ballet variations. We also provide coaching for solo dancers.

Classes are constructed with adults and their busy schedules in mind. The curriculum is very similar to that offered in the teen classes with a more relaxed approach to dance attire. Class lessons are designed with realistic levels of physical intensity and are challenging but not debilitating. Enjoy the workout while expanding your horizons or revisiting a passion for movement.

Teens and Adults are invited to take our open evening classes which include: Ballet, Tap, Jazz, Acrobatics, Leaps & Turns, Contemporary, Pilates, Hip Hop

A program for students who will be attending out of town summer programs, apart of Dancer’s Edge Company and more. These programs are designed and recommended for students auditioning for or attending BAK or Dreyfoos Schools of the Arts Dance Programs.

This program includes ballet, tap, jazz, acrobatics, musical theatre, leaps and turns and hip hop. This camp is perfect for students going into our Basic and Beginner level classes during the Fall Session.

Experience fun adventures in ballet, tap, jazz, acro, and groovement. This camp great for getting students prepared to join our Pre-Combo classes during the Fall Session.

We’re excited to offer a fun camp for students ages 9-12 this summer! Perfect for dancers with beginner and intermediate experience. Meet friends and learn new skills in a fun, supportive environment!