Dance Explosion

Tiny Tots is for our youngest dancers (ages 4 to 5) who are excited about their love of dance and ready to take it to the next level. The Tiny Tots Company requires commitment, dedication, passion, and enthusiasm from the whole family. An eagerness to learn, and a desire to perform are expected from dancers.

Optional classes will be available for an additional fee: Pointe (level based on Ballet Director placement) and any other classes of choice!

Ages 13+ Dancers will learn fundamentals of contemporary movement through an exercise- based class. Either across the floor or in the center, the class will focus on functionality in floorwork, transitions, weight exchanges, use of momentum and other movement principles. What to wear? In addition to suggested tight fitting clothing such as leggings, biker shorts, leotard, sports bra and tight fitting tops, dancers can wear joggers, or trash bag pants. Dancers should always have dance socks.

Ages 13+ This class will focus on picking up and retaining choreography while encouraging children to share their thoughts and feelings in creative ways. It supports children's experimentation while building self-esteem. What to wear? Dancers can have freedom with their wardrobe for this class. It is suggested that dancers wear pants or shorts and a top. Sneakers are required.

Ages 13+ Jazz is a high-energy style rooted in ballet, helping dancers build strength, coordination, and confidence. Technique classes focus on flexibility, alignment, and control—forming the foundation for all dance styles. What to wear? Tight fitting clothing such as leggings, biker shorts, leotard, sport bra.  Tan jazz shoes. Hair neatly pulled away from face in ponytail or bun.

Ages 13+ This class combines dance technique and form with acrobatic skills including flexibility, strength and tumbling. What to wear? Dancers should wear only tight fitting clothing and have bare feet. Hair neatly pulled away from face in ponytail.

Ages 13+ All classes will begin with an in-depth barre warm up to promote strength, stretch, balance, extension, and form. Ballet classes also include work in the center such as turns, petit allegro, grande allegro, adagio, and variations. What to wear? Black leotard (any style), pink convertible tights, canvas ballet shoes. Hair secured in a bun with bobby pins. (Click for tutorial)

Ages 8-12 Dancers will learn fundamentals of contemporary movement through an exercise- based class. Either across the floor or in the center, the class will focus on functionality in floorwork, transitions, weight exchanges, use of momentum and other movement principles. What to wear? In addition to suggested tight fitting clothing such as leggings, biker shorts, leotard, sports bra and tight fitting tops, dancers can wear joggers, or trash bag pants. Dancers should always have dance socks.

Ages 8-12 This class combines dance technique and form with acrobatic skills including flexibility, strength and tumbling. What to wear? Dancers should wear only tight fitting clothing and have bare feet. Hair neatly pulled away from face in ponytail.

Ages 8-12 Tap classes are designed to develop rhythm, style and sound. The class emphasis is on developing proper tap technique, producing clear tap sounds, and having fun. What to wear? Dancers should wear only tight-fitting clothing such as leggings, biker, shorts, tank tops, etc. Black Lace Tap Shoes, hair pulled away from face.

Ages 8-12 This class will focus on picking up and retaining choreography while encouraging children to share their thoughts and feelings in creative ways. It supports children's experimentation while building self-esteem. What to wear? Dancers can have freedom with their wardrobe for this class. It is suggested that dancers wear pants or shorts and a top. Sneakers are required.

Ages 8-12 Students will focus on contractions, spirals, basic floor work, and elemental concepts of space, time and force and build core strength and flexibility in a fun and encouraging environment . What to wear? Tight fitting clothing such as leggings, biker shorts, leotard, sport bra.  No shoes. Hair neatly pulled away from face.

Ages 8-12 All classes will begin with an in-depth barre warm up to promote strength, stretch, balance, extension, and form. Ballet classes also include work in the center such as turns, petit allegro, grande allegro, adagio, and variations. What to wear? Black leotard (any style), pink convertible tights, canvas ballet shoes. Hair secured in a bun with bobby pins. (Click for tutorial)

Ages 8-12 Tap is an extremely important style helping your child with rhythm and coordination. Jazz dance is based on ballet principles giving a dancer confidence. What to wear? Tight fitting clothing such as leggings, biker shorts, leotard, sport bra. Black Lace Tap Shoes & Tan jazz shoes. Hair neatly pulled away from face in ponytail or bun.

Ages 8-12 Jazz dance is based on ballet principles giving a dancer confidence. Lyrical is an expressive form of dance that is a mixture of all different styles. What to wear? Tight fitting clothing such as leggings, biker shorts, leotard, sport bra.  Tan jazz shoes. Hair neatly pulled away from face in ponytail or bun.

Ages 6-7 Ballet is an artistic dance form performed to music using precise and highly formalized set steps and gestures. Ballet is very important for all dancers to take in order to really progress. What to wear? Black leotard, pink tights, canvas ballet shoes. Hair secured in a bun with bobby pins. (Click for tutorial) ALL SHOES MUST BE PURCHASED AT DANCE EXPLOSION!

Ages 6-7 This class will focus on picking up and retainig choreography while encouraging children to share their thoughts and feelings in creative ways. All music is appropriate for children. What to wear? Dancers can have freedom with their wardrobe for this class. It is suggested that dancers wear pants or shorts and a top. Sneakers are required. Hair pulled away from face, any style.

Ages 6-7 Jazz dance is based on ballet principles giving a dancer confidence. Tap is an extremely important style helping your child with rhythm and coordination. What to wear? Tight fitting clothing such as leggings, biker shorts, leotard, sport bra. black lace tap shoes & Tan jazz shoes. Hair neatly pulled away from face, ponytail or bun

Ages 6-7 This class combines dance technique and form with acrobatic skills including flexibility, strength and tumbling. What to wear? Dancers should wear only tight fitting clothing and have bare feet.

Ages 6-7 Tap classes are designed to develop rhythm, style and sound. The class emphasis is on developing proper tap technique, producing clear tap sounds, and having fun. What to wear? Dancers should wear only tight-fitting clothing such as leggings, biker, shorts, tank tops, etc. Black Lace Tap Shoes, hair pulled away from face.

Ages 6-7 Jazz dance is based on ballet principles giving a dancer confidence. Lyrical is an expressive form of dance that is a mixture of all different styles. What to wear? Tight fitting clothing such as leggings, biker shorts, leotard, sport bra.  Tan jazz shoes. Hair neatly pulled away from face

Ages 4-5 Ballet is an artistic dance form performed to music using precise and highly formalized set steps and gestures. Ballet is very important for all dancers to take in order to really progress. What to wear? Black leotard, pink tights, canvas ballet shoes. Hair secured in a bun with bobby pins. (Click for tutorial)

Ages 4-5 Jazz Stars is a fun high energy class teaching our youngest dancers Jazz Basics in a fun & up beat environment. What to wear? Any color dancewear, tan jazz shoes. Hair neatly pulled back.

Ages 3-5 Tumble Buddies is an Acro class. This class combines dance technique and form with acrobatic skills including flexibility, strength and tumbling. What to wear? Dancers should wear only tight fitting clothing and have bare feet. Hair neatly pulled back in a ponytail. ALL SHOES MUST BE PURCHASED AT DANCE EXPLOSION!

Ages 3-5 Hip Hop class for our mini movers with the need to groove. All music is appropriate for young children. What to wear? Any color dancewear, sneakers, hair neatly pulled back.

Ages 3-5 Ballet and Tap classes with a Princess twist. Your dancer will be introduced to the basics of tap and ballet within the hour. What to wear? Any color dancewear (leotard, tights and your favorite tutu!), Tan Tap Shoes & pink ballet shoes. Hair neatly pulled back.

Ages 2-3 Calling all mini ballerinas! Tiny Tutus is a 45 min ballet class geared for our tiny dancers . Children will learn basic ballet movement and terminology to build motor skills, grace, and confidence. What to wear? Any color dancewear, pink ballet shoes, hair neatly pulled away from face, any style. ALL SHOES MUST BE PURCHASED AT DANCE EXPLOSION!

This is an extensive camp that will get you familiar with all dance styles and keep you dancing during the summer!