Sharon Davis School of Dance

SDSD offers dance classes for all ages and skill levels, including ballet, tap, jazz, hip-hop, and more.

SDSD offers dance classes for all ages and skill levels, including ballet, tap, jazz, hip-hop, and more.

SDSD offers dance classes for all ages and skill levels, including ballet, tap, jazz, hip-hop, and more.

SDSD offers dance classes for all ages and skill levels, including ballet, tap, jazz, hip-hop, and more.

SDSD offers dance classes for all ages and skill levels, including ballet, tap, jazz, hip-hop, and more.

Starting their dance training at the age of 3 in our very popular KinderKapers class.

SDSD offers dance classes for all ages and skill levels, including ballet, tap, jazz, hip-hop, and more.

Hip-Hop is a broad collection of urban street dance styles that has become very popular. It seems to have originated from breakdancing (which is usually executed at a lower level or close to the ground) but is danced more upright or at all levels of space. It is an incredibly energetic form of dance which allows and encourages one’s own movement or personality to radiate throughout. Sharon Davis School of Dance offers several hip-hop classes to students in Elementary school through College. Be prepared to sweat in these classes!

The contemporary dance style was developed by dance pioneers in the early 20th century. The type of dance produced by these reformers originated from personal interpretations or inner feelings and not the typical structured steps, as seen in traditional ballet dancing. A contemporary dancer is encouraged to use emotion and mood to perform movements that were atypical compared to traditional dancing. A contemporary dancer at the Sharon Davis School of Dance studios in Tallahassee will be led through many strengthening exercises during a class and taught unique and creative movement based on inner feelings and aesthetic awareness. This genre of dance has become very popular among dancers. Shoes are not required for this class.

Jazz is a fun dance style that showcases a dancer’s individual style and originality. Improvisation is an important element in jazz dance in which a dancer interprets and executes movements in their own way or fashion. The jazz dancer may use bold, dramatic body movements, as well as body isolations and contractions, while incorporating their own expression. This type of dancing is energetic and usually consists of large leaps, various turns, and stylized movement.

Choreography is the art of designing dances. A choreographer concentrates on motion and form as they compile movement sequences to create a dance. The dance may be arranged in patterns and will sometimes tell a story and/or demonstrate the kinetic ability or technique of the dancer(s). In a Sharon Davis School of Dance choreography class in our Tallahassee studios, students will learn the elements of dance. The elements of dance are body, action, space, time, and energy. Teachers give students fun and exciting problems that they solve, with guidance, by using the choreographic process.

En pointe is part of classical ballet technique in which the dancer balances and supports all of her body weight on the tips of fully extended feet. Specially designed shoes, called pointe shoes, help support and distribute the dancer’s body weight throughout the foot. Typically, years of formal training and practice are necessary to develop the strength needed for en pointe. A student is required to have permission from an experienced Sharon Davis School of Dance faculty member in order to enroll in our en pointe class. Strength, ballet technique, and appropriate age are major factors needed for enrollment to practice and perform en pointe work. At the Sharon Davis School of Dance studios in Tallahassee, we take pride in offering beginning en pointe classes to advance en pointe classes.

The Sharon Davis School of Dance Special Needs class is 45 minutes comprised of ballet, jazz, and fun movement exploration exercises. Ballet helps with muscle control and agility, while jazz allows for quick movement and upbeat music. Movement varies between parachute play, tumbling, and free dancing with props. This class is designed to provide students with opportunities for artistic expression through movement and to share the love of dance and music with people of all abilities. This class works to adapt choreography as necessary to incorporate all of the students to the best of their ability and allow them to shine. The Sharon Davis School of Dance Special Needs class welcomes any age and any need.

Tap dancing is an exhilarating and lively style of dance in which the dancer demonstrates various rhythmic patterns and timely beats made when metal taps on the dancer’s shoes touch a hard surface. In Sharon Davis School of Dance tap dancing classes in Tallahassee, we begin by building a tap dance foundation with our students that they can expound upon to continue to grow and create more complex combinations and intricate, clean sounds. Tap dancing is a wonderful and fun way to boost coordination and increase cardiovascular health.

Lyrical dance is a fusion of ballet and jazz. It is usually smoother and slightly faster than ballet, but not as fast as jazz. The lyrical dancer is very expressive in her/his movement demonstrating many ranges of emotions such as love, joy, and anger. The movement in lyrical dance is usually seamless, fluid, graceful, and occasionally emphasizes a finishing step or gesture to add more drama and meaning to the dance. At the Sharon Davis School of Dance studios in Tallahassee, we offer lyrical classes for elementary through college-aged students. Faculty members incorporate their strong ballet backgrounds in center and traveling dance combinations, as well as integrate stretching and body conditioning in warm-ups.

Ballet is a formalized type of performance dance, which originated in sixteenth-century and seventeenth-century French courts, and was further developed in England, Italy, and Russia as a concert dance form. It has since become a highly technical form of dance with its own vocabulary and is taught in dance schools and studios around the world. Ballet students range in age from toddlers to adults. Students enrolled in a Sharon Davis School of Dance ballet class in Tallahassee will learn classical barre and centre work. Proper body alignment and technique is the focus, as well as the precision and grace of the dance steps. Level appropriate exercises are taught to promote balance and strength, and to fine-tune the dancer’s technique. In a pre-ballet (KinderKapers) class at the Sharon Davis School of Dance studios, ballet is taught in a creative manner to build a strong dance foundation within our students. Throughout the class, they will learn an extensive ballet vocabulary and develop a love for dance and performance.

Sharon Davis School of Dance is one of Tallahassee’s oldest and most esteemed dance studios offering dance classes for all ages and skill levels.

Offers a variety of dance styles including ballet, tap, jazz, and hip-hop for all ages and skill levels.

Experience a week of intensive dance classes led by distinguished Master Artists.

NEW! Online, Live-Streaming Dance Classes offer flexibility for students to learn from home.

Mommy and Me Classes provide a special bonding experience for parents and young children through dance.

We offer Dance Technique Summer Classes for new or returning students, ages 15 months – Adult. This is a great opportunity for all ages to refine their dance skills.

Sharon Davis School of Dance is one of Tallahassee’s oldest and most esteemed dance studios. SDSD offers dance classes for all ages and skill levels, including ballet, tap, jazz, hip-hop, and more.

Our Mommy and Me classes are the perfect introduction for future dancers to the world of dance and are now open for registration for bouncing toddlers ages 15-24 months. The class will meet Monday mornings from 10:00-10:30am, beginning September 8th. Classes are 30 minutes and encourage movement, musicality, and mommy/dancer bonding.

A "BARRE ONLY" Winter Workshop focusing on barre exercises for dancers.

We have three different Dance Intensive Summer Workshops during the summer. These workshops are designed for students in Elementary (grades completed 2nd – 5th), Intermediate (Middle/High School), and Advanced (Middle/High School/College) levels.

This Winter workshop will meet on Mondays from 9:45 am – 11:15 am, beginning January 13th, 2025. The cost for this classical ballet workshop (eight classes) is $176 or single classes at $24 each. Please make checks payable to Sharon Davis School of Dance. BARRE ONLY is a 90 minute class designed for the adult ballet student. The class will begin and end with stretching with a full classical ballet barre in between. Adult students need to have past experience in classical ballet training, barre exercises and/or movement vocabulary in another area. Each student will be working towards his/her individual goals and improving his/her technique while enjoying the feelings and benefits of classical ballet.

Our all-day, fun-filled Performing Arts Summer Camps teach students who have completed grades Kindergarten – 6th the collaboration of Dance, Music, Drama, and Art. These camps offer a multidisciplinary experience.

Your tiny dancer will explore the world of dance in our morning Petite Ballerinas Summer Camps designed for ballerinas ages 4 – 7. This camp focuses on introductory dance concepts.