Dance Factory of New Smyrna Beach, Inc.

At this level, students have mastered basic jazz and tap steps. We continue building on this foundation by focusing on more advanced techniques, including leaps, turns, combination steps in jazz, and rhythmic steps and timing in tap. Dancers will work both across the floor and in the center, developing strength, flexibility, endurance, balance, and speed. This class challenges students and fosters their growth.

More emphasis is placed on proper turn-out, lengthening of the muscles, and correct body placement. Students continue barre work, which becomes more demanding. The challenge of working on demi-pointe is incorporated into barre work and time is spent balancing on one leg. Center combinations/become more complex as more attention is given to placement and body positions. Dancers begin to learn different variations of steps including waltzes, jumps, and turns.

Students in this combo class build upon their ballet and tap skills. In ballet, they focus on body alignment and placement, along with across-the-floor and center combinations. Meanwhile, tap emphasizes musicality and timing. These two fundamental styles complement each other to create a strong foundation. Great combo class for elementary dancers.

This high-energy, one-hour class is designed for dancers ages 7–8 (turning 9) who are ready to build on their foundational skills with more focus and flair. Each class begins with a center warm-up and stretches, followed by dynamic across-the-floor progressions and engaging combinations. Dancers explore rhythm, coordination, and musicality while developing strong technique, body awareness, flexibility, and stage presence. Jazz is a great way to boost confidence and inspire self-expression through upbeat choreography and fun movement!

This engaging combo class introduces young dancers to the beauty of ballet and the lively rhythm of tap. Through imaginative exercises, students build foundational ballet technique while developing coordination, spatial awareness, and studio etiquette. In tap, they’ll start with basic steps and progress to fun, age-appropriate combinations that boost agility, memory, and musicality. Together, these complementary styles offer a well-rounded dance experience in a supportive, creative setting.

This 55-minute class is a delightful introduction to the world of ballet and basic tumbling. Designed for our youngest dancers, it builds on creative movement fundamentals while encouraging grace, coordination, and confidence. With a focus on fun and gentle guidance, dancers will twirl, tumble, and explore movement in a warm, supportive environment.

One-hour classes for dancers who are turning 12 and older and older that expand on the foundations of tap, ballet, jazz, lyrical, and introduce pointe. Dancers continue to add new terms to their dance vocabulary and see an increased emphasis on the concepts of power, improvisation and understanding of controlled stylistic movement. In addition to having more agency in their own learning process, teen dancers are achieving milestones such as first pointe shoes and solo parts in choreography.

Ballet, Tap & Jazz class meets Friday at 4:30 PM. These classes fill up quick please contact the studio for availability.

One-hour classes for dancers who are turning 12 and older and older that expand on the foundations of tap, ballet, jazz, lyrical, and introduce pointe. Dancers continue to add new terms to their dance vocabulary and see an increased emphasis on the concepts of power, improvisation and understanding of controlled stylistic movement. In addition to having more agency in their own learning process, teen dancers are achieving milestones such as first pointe shoes and solo parts in choreography.

Jazz class meets Friday at 5:30 PM. These classes fill up quick please contact the studio for availability.

Ballet /Jazz class meets Monday at 5:30 PM. These classes fill up quick please contact the studio for availability.

One-hour classes for dancers who are turning 12 and older and older that expand on the foundations of tap, ballet, jazz, lyrical, and introduce pointe. Dancers continue to add new terms to their dance vocabulary and see an increased emphasis on the concepts of power, improvisation and understanding of controlled stylistic movement. In addition to having more agency in their own learning process, teen dancers are achieving milestones such as first pointe shoes and solo parts in choreography.

One-hour classes for dancers who are 9/10 (turning 10/11) that continue to build on the foundations of tap, ballet, jazz, and introduce lyrical. Dancers continue to learn the language of dance and become more aware of body placement and technique. These dancers also begin to consider adding competitive.

Adult Tap class meets Monday at 7:30 PM. These classes fill up quick please contact the studio for availability.

A class designed for adults with prior tap dance experience. Adults should know and be comfortable with all of the basic steps of tap dance and be able to perform them with speed. If you have at least one full year of recent tap dance training or studied tap for several years as a teen, this class will be a good fit for you.

Tumbling class meets Saturday at 10:30 AM. These classes fill up quick please contact the studio for availability.

Acro class meets Saturday at 11:30 AM. These classes fill up quick please contact the studio for availability.

Ballet & Tap class meets every Tuesday 4:30 – 5:30PM and Thursday at 4:30 – 5:30 PM. These classes fill up quick please contact the studio for availability.

Ballet, Tap & Jazz class meets Thursday at 5:30 PM. These classes fill up quick please contact the studio for availability.

One-hour classes for dancers who are 5/6 (turning 6/7) that offer a deeper dive into the basics of tap and ballet. Dancers learn not just steps but also the language of dance with an emphasis on musicality and presentation, as children at this age become more aware of the fun of performing! Ballet: dancers receive technical training which includes the positions and terminology of classical ballet. Those skills are applied in the center, in across the floor exercises. All other forms of dance require a ballet foundation in order to achieve success. Tap: dancers gain the knowledge of tap terminology while gaining a sense of rhythm and timing and discovering isolation, center and across the floor exercises help increase speed, style and clarity in their sounds.

A 55-minute class for children who are 3 (as of September 1) that focuses on the basic movements of tap & ballet. This class combines music and dance to improve sense of rhythm while building motor skills and coordination. Classroom concepts such as waiting in line and taking turns are introduced. Stories and simple props help keep the focus on fun! Must be potty trained!!

Ballet, Tap & Jazz class meets Tuesday at 5:30 PM. These classes fill up quick please contact the studio for availability.

One-hour classes for dancers who are 7/8 (turning 8/9) that continue to build on the foundations of tap, ballet, jazz, and introduce lyrical. Dancers continue to learn the language of dance with an emphasis on musicality and presentation, and start to explore new limits of strength, coordination and flexibility! Ballet: dancers receive technical training which includes the positions and terminology of classical ballet. Those skills are applied in the center, in across the floor exercises and at the barre. All other forms of dance require a ballet foundation in order to achieve success. Tap: dancers gain the knowledge of tap terminology while gaining a sense of rhythm and timing and discovering isolation. Barre, center and across the floor exercises help increase speed, style and clarity in their sounds. Jazz: This high-energy 30 minutes with more focus and flair. Center warm-up and stretches, followed by dynamic across-the-floor progressions and engaging combinations. Dancers explore rhythm, coordination, and musicality while developing strong technique, body awareness, flexibility, and stage presence. Jazz is a great way to boost confidence and inspire self-expression through upbeat choreography and fun movement!

Ballet & Tap class meets Wednesday at 4:30 PM. These classes fill up quick please contact the studio for availability.

One-hour classes for dancers who are 9/10 (turning 10/11) that continue to build on the foundations of tap, ballet, jazz, and introduce lyrical. Dancers continue to learn the language of dance and become more aware of body placement and technique. These dancers also begin to consider adding competitive.

Jazz class meets Wednesday at 5:30 PM. These classes fill up quick please contact the studio for availability.

One-hour classes for dancers who are 9/10 (turning 10/11) that continue to build on the foundations of tap, ballet, jazz, and introduce lyrical. Dancers continue to learn the language of dance and become more aware of body placement and technique. These dancers also begin to consider adding competitive.

One-hour classes for dancers who are turning 12 and older and older that expand on the foundations of tap, ballet, jazz, lyrical, and introduce pointe. Dancers continue to add new terms to their dance vocabulary and see an increased emphasis on the concepts of power, improvisation and understanding of controlled stylistic movement. In addition to having more agency in their own learning process, teen dancers are achieving milestones such as first pointe shoes and solo parts in choreography.

Adult Jazz class meets Wednesday at 7:30 PM. These classes fill up quick please contact the studio for availability.

This class is an eclectic blend of styles, heavily influenced by Fosse and Luigi techniques, utilizing popular music of the past and present. This fun class builds the technical and expressive abilities necessary for concert jazz and musical theater venues with an emphasis on lines, phrasing. coordination.