Nicole's Dance Center Elite - Dance studio in Lutz, Florida
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Nicole's Dance Center Elite

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17743 Hunting Bow Circle

Lutz, Florida 33558

11 programs

About Nicole's Dance Center Elite

Nicole's Dance Center Elite, located in Lutz, Florida, is a premier dance studio offering a comprehensive dance education for students of all ages, from 2-year-olds through adults. Led by internationally award-winning choreographer Nicole Bouchard, with over 35 years of experience, and supported by highly experienced instructors Katelyn Bouchard and Kaitlin O'Dell, the studio fosters a deep love and knowledge of dance in a fun, safe, and supportive environment. Their diverse curriculum encompasses a wide array of styles, including Ballet, Jazz, Tap, Acrobatics, Hip Hop, Lyrical, Contemporary, Salsa, Zumba, and Barre. Younger dancers can explore foundational movement and imagination in the "Dancing Darlings" program for 3 and 4-year-olds, with combination classes like Ballet/Jazz and Jazz/Tap for 5 and 6-year-olds. Older students and advanced dancers can pursue specialized training in Ballet, including Pointe, alongside dedicated classes in other genres. Acrobatics, focusing on tumbling and strength building, is available for all levels. Nicole's Dance Center Elite is also home to a competitive "Company Performance Competition Team" (also referred to as "NDCE Company"), holding auditions for eligible students aged 5-19, offering opportunities to perform in local communities and competitions. The studio is currently registering for the exciting fall 2025-2026 season, committed to nurturing talent, developing well-rounded performers, and encouraging positive life choices.

Programs from Nicole's Dance Center Elite

11 programs available

Classes

Company performance Competition Team

Company performance Competition Team! All NDCE students are eligible if they are ages 5-19. Auditions are held at the studio on June 16th at 5:30 for the 2023-2024 school year.

Lyrical

Lyrical is a class that is almost a combination of jazz and ballet. Long lines and body placement are used while learning leaps and turns to the soft top songs. This type of dance uses a lot of emotion. This class is offered to age 7 and up at all levels.

Hip Hop

Hip Hop is a form of dance that you would find in the latest music video. These cool intricate steps are put together to the top songs of the times. We offer this class in Jr. classes age 5 and up. Hip Hop classes are age appropriate always with the moves that are thought along with the songs. We are now excited to announce we have a boys only Hip Hop class.

Jazz

Jazz is a fast paced class that will focus on turns and leaps. Body lines are very important with this class. Not only do we focus on body lines but you learn how to isolate your body parts and do complicated dance combinations. We offer this class in all levels and ages 7 and up.

Acrobatics

Acrobatics is tumbling. Dancers gain muscle, strength, and flexability while takeing this class. Each student will learn the simplest trick from a front roll to the hardest of no handed like front and back tucks. This class is offered in our combo classes. We also offer this class for any age and any levlel.

Tap

Tap is a style where all students instantly become musicians. Tappers learn rhythms and patterns. In this class students use their feet to make beautiful sounds on the floor. Tap makes dancers really count music and use their imagination to come up with new rhythms.

Ballet & Pointe Classes

Ballet is offered at all levels. This beautiful style is the core of all dance. In this class you will learn proper body lines and body placement. Not only does ballet help with all forms of dance it also helps with any athletic activities. We offer separate ballet classes for the ages of 7 and up. Pointe is offered to our advanced dancers that have mastered ballet skills.

Jazz/ Tap Combination

Jazz, Tap is also offered to our 5 and 6 year old dancers This combo class will focus on the fundamentals for each jazz and tap. These classes will help with flexibility and learn beginning Tap skills. Dancers love to learn new tricks like different turns, leaps, splits, and keep up with the newest dance moves. We love to keep these classes age appropriate.

Ballet/Jazz

Ballet/Jazz is a combination class that incorporates the fundamentals of ballet and jazz in one class. This class is great for our 5 and 6 year olds. At this age the dancer is now able to start ballet at the barre. They concentrate on body placement working through their feet and using proper technique. After moving slow and concentrating so hard, we then switch up to upbeat faster music. In Jazz the dancer will learn leaps, turns, and combinations to dance across the floor. Tap will concentrate on the articulation of the ankle muscles. We will learn how to put different combinations of moves together to music with our feet.

Dancing Darlings

Dancing Darlings is offered for our 3 and 4 year old dancers. In this class our dancers will learn the fundamentals of dance. We concentrate on using imagination as a tool to teach age-appropriate technique. They will incorporate ballet, jazz, tumbling and musical movement in this class along with the fundamentals of Tap. This class concentrates on teaching patterns and partner work. Dancers start to understand that you need to count the music to make patterns and work together to form a group dance. All dancers will need tap shoes and ballet shoes.

Ballet, Tap, Tumbling, Pointe, Lyrical, Jazz, Hip Hop, Contemporary, Musical Theater and cheer/stunt

We offer many different styles of dance: Ballet, Tap, Tumbling, Pointe, Lyrical, Jazz, Hip Hop, Contemporary, Musical Theater and cheer/stunt. Classes are offered starting as young as age 2 and go to adults. We have fun for all ages. Come join the fun and become part of our dance family!


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What city is Nicole's Dance Center Elite in?

Nicole's Dance Center Elite is in Lutz, Florida.