Dancemakers School of the Dance

A dance competition is an organized event in which contestants perform dances before a judge or judges for awards. There are several major types of dance competitions, distinguished by the style of dances performed. Many parts of life are competitive in nature. The word “competition” can have some negative connotations, but competition has many benefits. If you bring a healthy attitude to the game, it can help you grow and be your absolute best. This also applies to the world of competitive dance. One of the main advantages of competitions is the sense of camaraderie that they provide. Young dancers grow excited at being part of a group that is competing together. They develop close friendships with the other dancers on their competition team. Competition dancers get to hear constructive criticism and feedback from experts within the field. The smart dancer will take this valuable information and use it to work on and improve their craft, technique, and performance. This knowledge is worth more in the long run than any trophy or medal they may receive.

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Teacher approval is required to attend this class. This is an advanced level of Tap. Dancers will continue to build on skills previously taught. Skills and combinations will progress in difficulty. Class available to those that are approved by the teacher.

This is an intermediate-level Tap class. Dancers will continue to build on skills previously taught. Skills and combinations will progress in difficulty. Teacher approval is required to attend this class.

This class is for third-year+, single-subject tap students. Dancers will build on the fundamental skills taught in their first year. Skills and combinations will progress in difficulty.

This class is for beginner, single-subject tap students. Dancers will learn the fundamentals of tap. They will learn basic steps and combinations. Ages 6+

Tap dancing involves rhythmically striking the floor with your feet to produce different beats with the help of tap shoes. These shoes are equipped with small and lightweight metallic plates on the heels and toes of the shoe which are responsible for the “tap” sound produced when dancing. Tap gets your feet moving and your heart pumping—and it is so much fun your kids will not even realize they’re exercising!

Your dancer will enjoy ballet, tap, and tumbling during this fun-filled hour! Ages 4 & 5

Your dancer will enjoy ballet, tap, and tumbling during this fun-filled hour! Ages 6 & 7

Your dancer will enjoy ballet, tap, and tumbling during this fun-filled hour! Must be 5 years old by September 1st.

Your dancer will enjoy ballet, tap, and tumbling during this fun-filled hour! Must be 4 years old by September 1st.

Your dancer will enjoy ballet, tap, and tumbling during this fun-filled hour! Must be 3 years old by September 1st.

These dance classes cover basic movement found in all dance forms. The classes include ballet, tap , jazz , and acrobatics . The goals of Pre-School Classes and Combination Classes are to foster creativity, expression of movement, and a love of dance. These classes include creative components and concepts that will prepare students for single subject ballet, tap, jazz, and acrobatic classes.

Your little one will enjoy creative movement, ballet, tap, and tumbling during this fun-filled 45 minutes!

The “Little Ones” dance class is an introduction to dance with the primary goal being to foster a love of movement. Throughout the year, the child will learn and participate in the basic composition of a dance class. Dance vocabulary, steps, and movements will all be geared to what a 2 ½ year old can master. This dance class incorporates special activities that guide the child to explore movement independently.

Teacher approval is required to attend this class. This is an advanced level of Jazz. Dancers will continue to build on their skills, flexibility, endurance, and strength. Class available to those that are approved by the teacher.

Teacher approval is required to attend this class. This is an advanced level of Jazz. Dancers will continue to build on their skills, flexibility, endurance, and strength.

Dancers will continue to build on skills previously taught. Skills and combinations will progress in difficulty.

Teacher approval is required to attend this class. Dancers will continue to build on skills previously taught. Skills and combinations will progress in difficulty.

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This class is for third-year, single-subject jazz students. Dancers will build on the skills learned in their first two years of Jazz class.

This class is for first and second-year, single-subject jazz students. Dancers will learn the fundamentals of jazz. This class includes a warm-up, skill across the floor and in the center, and combinations. Ages 6+

Jazz dance combines techniques of classical ballet and modern dance with the current forms of popular dance. Jazz also has its own movement vocabulary ranging from the isolation of certain body parts to the movement of the entire body with the accents of musical rhythms. The health and physical fitness benefits of jazz dance include increased strength, flexibility, coordination, and endurance. The athletic, full-bodied nature of jazz dance develops arm strength from floor work, leg strength from jumps, and core strength from coordinating the limbs. Jazz classes are some of the most endearingly popular dance lessons around. They are absolutely superb for toning the whole body. They are a hard workout, but are also incredibly rewarding.

Teacher approval is required to attend this class. Dancers will build on skills previously learned. Class available to those that are approved by the teacher.

Teacher approval is required for this class. Dancers will build on the skills learned in Hip Hop I.

This class is for beginner-level Hip Hop dancers. Dancers will learn the fundamentals of Hip Hop. Dancers 8+ years old.

This class is a fun mix of hip-hop and tumbling! It's perfect for the beginner dancer looking to let loose. The class is for ages 5-7 years old.

Hip-hop dance is a fusion dance genre that incorporates elements of popping, locking, breaking, jazz, ballet , tap dancing and other styles and is typically performed to hip-hop, R&B, funk, electronic or pop music. Young people like hip-hop dance because they can invent their own moves. It offers young people a new way to express their own personalities and emotion. Hip-hop dance also shows that they feel good about life.

This is an advanced level of Contemporary. Dancers will build on the skills they have previously learned. Dancers must be currently enrolled in a Ballet class to take Contemporary. Teacher approval is required to attend this class.

This is a teen/pre-teen, intermediate level Contemporary class. Dancers must currently be enrolled in a ballet class to take Contemporary. Dancers will build on the skills learned previously in Contemporary.

This is a beginner-level Contemporary class. Dancers will learn the fundamentals of Contemporary dance. Dancers must have completed one full year of single subject Ballet and currently be enrolled in a Ballet class to take this class.

Teacher approval is required to attend this class. This level requires dancers to attend twice a week. Dancers will continue to build on skills previously taught. The technique will progress in difficulty.

Teacher approval is required to attend this class. This level requires dancers to attend twice a week. Dancers will continue to build on skills previously taught. The technique will progress in difficulty.

Teacher approval is required to attend this class. Dancers will continue to build on skills previously taught. The technique will progress in difficulty.

This class is for third-year, single-subject ballet students. Dancers will build on the skills learned in their first two years of single-subject ballet.

This class is for first and second-year, single-subject ballet students. Dancers will learn the fundamentals of ballet in this class. This includes barre work, center floor, flexibility, and basic jumps and turns.

Dancers will build on the fundamental skills of acrobatics that they learned in Acro I, II, & III. They will continue to work on flexibility, balancing and conditioning exercises, strength, and coordination as they progress to more difficult tricks and skills. Teacher approval is required to move from Acro IV to Acro V and dancers will need to master the following skills: round off back tuck; standing back tuck; standing aerial; brandi; back step out; front aerial; elbow, face, and chest stands; hand walk the full room.

Dancers will build on the fundamental skills of acrobatics that they learned in Acro I, II, & III. They will continue to work on flexibility, balancing and conditioning exercises, strength, and coordination as they progress to more difficult tricks and skills. Teacher approval is required to move from Acro III to Acro IV.

Dancers will build on the fundamental skills of acrobatics that they learned in Acro I & II. They will continue to work on flexibility, balancing and conditioning exercises, strength, and coordination as they progress to more difficult tricks and skills. Teacher approval is required to move from Acro II to Acro III. 1st grade & up

Dancers will build on the fundamental skills of acrobatics that they learned in Acro I. They will continue to work on flexibility, balancing and conditioning exercises, strength, and coordination as they progress to more difficult tricks and skills. Teacher approval is required to move from Acro I to Acro II. 1st grade & up

Dancers will learn and master the fundamentals of acrobatics in this class. This includes flexibility, balancing and conditioning exercises, strength, and coordination. 1st grade & up

Acrobatics is a style of dance that combines classical techniques with acrobatic elements. While all dance is physical, this form is particularly athletic and has unique choreography due to its use of acrobatics in a dance environment. Acro dance classes will not only work to improve your child`s confidence and coordination, but they also have serious strength-building properties as well.

Get ready to move, groove, and defy gravity in this high-energy class that blends the rhythm of hip hope with the thrill of acrobatics!

Dancers will focus on mastering the fundamentals of acrobatics, building strength, flexibility, and coordination. Levels II – V require teacher approval.

Dancers will learn the basics of hip hop, explore various styles, and pick up some cool tricks along the way. This high-energy class is all about having fun while building confidence, rhythm, and freestyle movement.

Dancers will focus on mastering the fundamentals of acrobatics, building strength, flexibility, and coordination. Levels II – V require teacher approval.

Join us for an hour of fun and movement where young dancers will explore the elegance of ballet, the rhythm of tap, and the excitement of tumbling!

Dancers will learn the basics of hip hop, explore various styles, and pick up some cool tricks along the way. This high-energy class is all about having fun while building confidence, rhythm, and freestyle movement.

Join us for an hour of fun and movement where young dancers will explore the elegance of ballet, the rhythm of tap, and the excitement of tumbling!

Dancers will focus on building a strong foundation in ballet, learning the essential techniques and movements that make up this beautiful art form. Students will practice barre work, center floor exercises, and work on improving flexibility, while mastering basic jumps and turns. Beginner level: 0-1 years of experience; Beginner/Intermediate level: 2+ years of experience.

Let your little one’s imagination run wile in this fun-filled class where they’ll explore creative movement, ballet, tap, tumbling, and so much more!

Dancers will learn the basics of hip hop, explore various styles, and pick up some cool tricks along the way. This high-energy class is all about having fun while building confidence, rhythm, and freestyle movement.

Join us for an hour of fun and movement where young dancers will explore the elegance of ballet, the rhythm of tap, and the excitement of tumbling!

This class is designed specifically for high school students looking to prepare for college dance teams. Students will focus on key styles like pom, jazz, hip hop, and game day routines, building the skills and technique needed for collegiate-level performances.

Dancers will focus on building a strong foundation in ballet, learning the essential techniques and movements that make up this beautiful art form. Students will practice barre work, center floor exercises, and work on improving flexibility, while mastering basic jumps and turns. Beginner level: 0-1 years of experience; Beginner/Intermediate level: 2+ years of experience.

Dancers will focus on mastering the fundamentals of acrobatics, building strength, flexibility, and coordination. Levels II – V require teacher approval.

Dancers will focus on mastering the fundamentals of acrobatics, building strength, flexibility, and coordination. Levels II – V require teacher approval.

This camp will defy all expectations of fun with pink bubbles, emerald energy, and spellbinding surprises that are sure to be POPULAR for any Wicked fan! Get ready for a spirited adventure filled with friendship, teamwork, and dance, all leading to a magical finale at the Pink Bubbles & Emerald Energy Musical Revue! This jazz and hip-hop camp with a musical theatre twist will cast a Wickedly Good spell of creativity, sprinkled with the magic of friendship!

A magical dance camp filled with adventure! Bring your favorite princess dollie along with you and, together, travel to meet four V.I.P.s (Very Important Princesses) in their magical castles as you fill your Passport to Royalty with dancing fun! You'll hunt for sparkly jewels, dance around underwater treasure chests, and create glittery crafts for both you and your princess dollie! This ballet and tap dance camp is the perfect passport offering twice the fun for you and your favorite princess dollie friend!