Columbus School of Music and Dance

Each year our teachers invite students with talent, commitment and good team spirit to participate in a variety of competitive classes. The students compete in festivals and national competitions.

Lyrical dance is a modern dance form which fuses modern dance, jazz, and ballet. Lyrical is often referred to a contemporary dance. It requires a basic knowledge of dance technique as well as the ability to use interpretative dancing skills. Due to the nature of the style, this class is not offered to Primary dance students.

Our school does not start children in tap until the age of 6. Tap requires a great deal of coordination and can be a challenging style of dance. Students younger than 6 can compromise their backs if they start in tap too young. Between the ages of 6 - 8 our tap classes are traditional tap. Ages 9 and older can participate in street tap which is a funky, hip-hop inspired style of tap.

Hip Hop is a fast, high energy type of dance seen in music videos and commercials. Dance moves seen in performance by artists such as Beyonce, Justin Timberlake and J Lo would be typical examples of Hip Hop. Our Hip Hop classes begin at age 5 years and continue through adult.

Jazz style of dance is what is seen in many Broadway type shows such as "Cats". It is a more structured, stage style of dance. Much of the technique taught in a jazz class has its roots in basic ballet technique. Center control is also important in jazz technique. The body's center is the focal point from which all movement emanates, thus making it possible to maintain balance while executing powerful movements. Although, not required, we recommend jazz students also enroll in a ballet class at the same time in order to maximize their learning experience. Our Jazz classes begin at age 5 years and continue through adult.

As there are concerns with growth and development issues, as well as safety for young dancers, pointe classes will be offered at the discretion of the instructor, for the student 12 years and older with a minimum of three years of ballet training. Pointe students must also be enrolled in a ballet class at the same time as their enrollment in the pointe class. Our school highly recommends ballet classes be taken in conjunction with other classes as they build a strong technique foundation.

Our ballet classes offered begin with Primary Ballet I and continues through the leveled Ballet I-II classes. Students will be introduced to traditional ballet positions and correct ballet terminology. The emphasis of the program is instruction on proper ballet technique and execution. The ballet students progress through a structured set of classes designed to improve grace, flexibility, strength, and fitness.

Ages 4 - 5 covers a basis of movement found in all dance forms. The goals of Pre-Ballet are to foster creativity, freedom, and expression in movement, and a love for dance. The class includes concepts that are found in an older child's dance class. The concepts will prepare the students for the following year when they graduate to Primary Ballet and/or Primary Jazz. One or two creative or free components are also included within each class. By the end of the year, the students can dance set work independent of the teacher, memorize simple exercises and sequences, and make a start of musical interpretation. Pre-Ballet Program students will have the opportunity to perform in two routines in the annual recital.

Ages 3 - 4 is an introduction to dance. The primary goal is to foster a love of movement. The creative component is quite large. Several fun or special activities happen in each class. For example, a scarf or flag dance at the end can facilitate the dancer's own physical expression. Taking part in dancing out a narrative helps children to understand that dancing is expression. It is a means of communicating feelings and actions. Children will learn the basics of tumbling on a mat. The vocabulary covered in our Preschool Program are all steps which a 3 year old can master and they build self-confidence. The vocabulary is also set up to prepare students for our Pre-Ballet Program. These students will have the opportunity to perform in one routine in the annual recital.

Our school does not start children in tap until the age of 6. Tap requires a great deal of coordination and can be a challenging style of dance. Students younger than 6 can compromise their backs if they start in tap too young. Between the ages of 6 - 8 our tap classes are traditional tap. Ages 9 and older can participate in street tap which is a funky, hip-hop inspired style of tap.

Our school does not start children in tap until the age of 6. Tap requires a great deal of coordination and can be a challenging style of dance. Students younger than 6 can compromise their backs if they start in tap too young. Between the ages of 6 - 8 our tap classes are traditional tap. Ages 9 and older can participate in street tap which is a funky, hip-hop inspired style of tap.

Hip Hop is a fast, high energy type of dance seen in music videos and commercials. Dance moves seen in performance by artists such as Beyonce, Justin Timberlake and J Lo would be typical examples of Hip Hop. Our Hip Hop classes begin at age 5 years and continue through adult.

Hip Hop is a fast, high energy type of dance seen in music videos and commercials. Dance moves seen in performance by artists such as Beyonce, Justin Timberlake and J Lo would be typical examples of Hip Hop. Our Hip Hop classes begin at age 5 years and continue through adult.

Hip Hop is a fast, high energy type of dance seen in music videos and commercials. Dance moves seen in performance by artists such as Beyonce, Justin Timberlake and J Lo would be typical examples of Hip Hop. Our Hip Hop classes begin at age 5 years and continue through adult.

Jazz style of dance is what is seen in many Broadway type shows such as "Cats". It is a more structured, stage style of dance. Much of the technique taught in a jazz class has its roots in basic ballet technique. Center control is also important in jazz technique. The body's center is the focal point from which all movement emanates, thus making it possible to maintain balance while executing powerful movements. Although, not required, we recommend jazz students also enroll in a ballet class at the same time in order to maximize their learning experience. Our Jazz classes begin at age 5 years and continue through adult.

Jazz style of dance is what is seen in many Broadway type shows such as "Cats". It is a more structured, stage style of dance. Much of the technique taught in a jazz class has its roots in basic ballet technique. Center control is also important in jazz technique. The body's center is the focal point from which all movement emanates, thus making it possible to maintain balance while executing powerful movements. Although, not required, we recommend jazz students also enroll in a ballet class at the same time in order to maximize their learning experience. Our Jazz classes begin at age 5 years and continue through adult.

Preschool Program Ages 3 - 4 is an introduction to dance. The primary goal is to foster a love of movement. The creative component is quite large. Several fun or special activities happen in each class. For example, a scarf or flag dance at the end can facilitate the dancer's own physical expression. Taking part in dancing out a narrative helps children to understand that dancing is expression. It is a means of communicating feelings and actions. Children will learn the basics of tumbling on a mat. The vocabulary covered in our Preschool Program are all steps which a 3 year old can master and they build self-confidence. The vocabulary is also set up to prepare students for our Pre-Ballet Program. These students will have the opportunity to perform in one routine in the annual recital.

From the age of 3, children are given a fun introduction to the basics of dance. This program provides a solid foundation for future success in Ballet, Jazz, Tap and other styles. Recitals, Exams and Competitions Students are given performance experience in our year-end recital. Students also have the option to participate in festivals, competitions and exams.

Tap I & II Our school does not start children in tap until the age of 6. Tap requires a great deal of coordination and can be a challenging style of dance. Students younger than 6 can compromise their backs if they start in tap too young. Between the ages of 6 - 8 our tap classes are traditional tap. Ages 9 and older can participate in street tap which is a funky, hip-hop inspired style of tap.

Teen Hip Hop Hip Hop is a fast, high energy type of dance seen in music videos and commercials. Dance moves seen in performance by artists such as Beyonce, Justin Timberlake and J Lo would be typical examples of Hip Hop. Our Hip Hop classes begin at age 5 years and continue through adult.

Hip Hop I & II Teen Hip Hop Hip Hop is a fast, high energy type of dance seen in music videos and commercials. Dance moves seen in performance by artists such as Beyonce, Justin Timberlake and J Lo would be typical examples of Hip Hop. Our Hip Hop classes begin at age 5 years and continue through adult.

Jazz I, II, & III Jazz style of dance is what is seen in many Broadway type shows such as "Cats". It is a more structured, stage style of dance. Much of the technique taught in a jazz class has its roots in basic ballet technique. Center control is also important in jazz technique. The body's center is the focal point from which all movement emanates, thus making it possible to maintain balance while executing powerful movements. Although, not required, we recommend jazz students also enroll in a ballet class at the same time in order to maximize their learning experience. Our Jazz classes begin at age 5 years and continue through adult.

Designed to address the needs of the more experienced dancer by furthering their study of ballet, jazz, and tap while also offering more opportunity for exposure to different dance styles and additional performance opportunities.

Our younger dancers a more formal dance curriculum and excellent foundations in ballet, jazz, and tap. This program is also designed to teach prerequisite skills and knowledge needed for coursework at the Performance level.

From the age of 3, children are given a fun introduction to the basics of dance. This program provides a solid foundation for future success in Ballet, Jazz, Tap and other styles. Students are given performance experience in our year-end recital. Students also have the option to participate in festivals, competitions and exams.

Lyrical dance is a modern dance form which fuses modern dance, jazz, and ballet. Lyrical is often referred to a contemporary dance. It requires a basic knowledge of dance technique as well as the ability to use interpretative dancing skills.

Our school does not start children in tap until the age of 6. Tap requires a great deal of coordination and can be a challenging style of dance. Students younger than 6 can compromise their backs if they start in tap too young.

Jazz style of dance is what is seen in many Broadway type shows such as "Cats". It is a more structured, stage style of dance. Much of the technique taught in a jazz class has its roots in basic ballet technique. Center control is also important in jazz technique.

As there are concerns with growth and development issues, as well as safety for young dancers, pointe classes will be offered at the discretion of the instructor, for the student 12 years and older with a minimum of three years of ballet training.

Our ballet classes offered begin with Primary Ballet I and continues through the leveled Ballet I-II classes. Students will be introduced to traditional ballet positions and correct ballet terminology. The emphasis of the program is instruction on proper ballet technique and execution.

Ages 4 - 5 covers a basis of movement found in all dance forms. The goals of Pre-Ballet are to foster creativity, freedom, and expression in movement, and a love for dance. The class includes concepts that are found in an older child's dance class.

Ages 3 - 4 is an introduction to dance. The primary goal is to foster a love of movement. The creative component is quite large. Several fun or special activities happen in each class. For example, a scarf or flag dance at the end can facilitate the dancer's own physical expression.

Pre-Ballet Program Ages 4 - 5 covers a basis of movement found in all dance forms. The goals of Pre-Ballet are to foster creativity, freedom, and expression in movement, and a love for dance. The class includes concepts that are found in an older child's dance class. The concepts will prepare the students for the following year when they graduate to Primary Ballet and/or Primary Jazz. One or two creative or free components are also included within each class. By the end of the year, the students can dance set work independent of the teacher, memorize simple exercises and sequences, and make a start of musical interpretation. Pre-Ballet Program students will have the opportunity to perform in two routines in the annual recital.

Preschool Program Ages 3 - 4 is an introduction to dance. The primary goal is to foster a love of movement. The creative component is quite large. Several fun or special activities happen in each class. For example, a scarf or flag dance at the end can facilitate the dancer's own physical expression. Taking part in dancing out a narrative helps children to understand that dancing is expression. It is a means of communicating feelings and actions. Children will learn the basics of tumbling on a mat. The vocabulary covered in our Preschool Program are all steps which a 3 year old can master and they build self-confidence. The vocabulary is also set up to prepare students for our Pre-Ballet Program. These students will have the opportunity to perform in one routine in the annual recital.

Between the ages of 6 - 8 our tap classes are traditional tap. Ages 9 and older can participate in street tap which is a funky, hip-hop inspired style of tap.

Our school does not start children in tap until the age of 6. Tap requires a great deal of coordination and can be a challenging style of dance. Students younger than 6 can compromise their backs if they start in tap too young.

Hip Hop is a fast, high energy type of dance seen in music videos and commercials. Dance moves seen in performance by artists such as Beyonce, Justin Timberlake and J Lo would be typical examples of Hip Hop.

Hip Hop is a fast, high energy type of dance seen in music videos and commercials. Dance moves seen in performance by artists such as Beyonce, Justin Timberlake and J Lo would be typical examples of Hip Hop.

Hip Hop is a fast, high energy type of dance seen in music videos and commercials. Dance moves seen in performance by artists such as Beyonce, Justin Timberlake and J Lo would be typical examples of Hip Hop.

Jazz style of dance is what is seen in many Broadway type shows such as "Cats". It is a more structured, stage style of dance. Much of the technique taught in a jazz class has its roots in basic ballet technique. Center control is also important in jazz technique.

Jazz style of dance is what is seen in many Broadway type shows such as "Cats". It is a more structured, stage style of dance. Much of the technique taught in a jazz class has its roots in basic ballet technique. Center control is also important in jazz technique.

The goals of Pre-Ballet are to foster creativity, freedom, and expression in movement, and a love for dance. The class includes concepts that are found in an older child's dance class. The concepts will prepare the students for the following year when they graduate to Primary Ballet and/or Primary Jazz.

From the age of 3, children are given a fun introduction to the basics of dance. This program provides a solid foundation for future success in Ballet, Jazz, Tap and other styles. The primary goal is to foster a love of movement. The creative component is quite large.

Our studio limits all of our classes (ages 6 and up) to a maximum of just 12 students per class. With younger students it is easier for a teacher to maintain control over the class and make sure each student understands the concepts and instructions. A smaller class size also allows our teachers to ensure that students are not developing bad habits or improper technique.

Our preschool classes (ages 3 - 5) we limit all of our classes to 8 or 9 students. With younger students it is easier for a teacher to maintain control over the class and make sure each student understands the concepts and instructions. A smaller class size also allows our teachers to ensure that students are not developing bad habits or improper technique.

Each year our teachers invite students with talent, commitment and good team spirit to participate in a variety of competitive classes. The students compete in festivals and national competitions. (Commitments will vary.)

Lyrical dance is a modern dance form which fuses modern dance, jazz, and ballet. Lyrical is often referred to a contemporary dance. It requires a basic knowledge of dance technique as well as the ability to use interpretative dancing skills. Due to the nature of the style, this class is not offered to Primary dance students. (1 hr. weekly)

Our school does not start children in tap until the age of 6. Tap requires a great deal of coordination and can be a challenging style of dance. Students younger than 6 can compromise their backs if they start in tap too young. Between the ages of 6 - 8 our tap classes are traditional tap. Ages 9 and older can participate in street tap which is a funky, hip-hop inspired style of tap. (1 hr. weekly)

Hip Hop is a fast, high energy type of dance seen in music videos and commercials. Dance moves seen in performance by artists such as Beyonce, Justin Timberlake and J Lo would be typical examples of Hip Hop. Our Hip Hop classes begin at age 5 years and continue through adult. (1 hr. weekly)

Jazz style of dance is what is seen in many Broadway type shows such as "Cats". It is a more structured, stage style of dance. Much of the technique taught in a jazz class has its roots in basic ballet technique. Center control is also important in jazz technique. The body's center is the focal point from which all movement emanates, thus making it possible to maintain balance while executing powerful movements. Although, not required, we recommend jazz students also enroll in a ballet class at the same time in order to maximize their learning experience. Our Jazz classes begin at age 5 years and continue through adult. (1 hr. weekly)

As there are concerns with growth and development issues, as well as safety for young dancers, pointe classes will be offered at the discretion of the instructor, for the student 12 years and older with a minimum of three years of ballet training. Pointe students must also be enrolled in a ballet class at the same time as their enrollment in the pointe class. Our school highly recommends ballet classes be taken in conjunction with other classes as they build a strong technique foundation. (1.5 hr. weekly)

Ages 4 - 5 covers a basis of movement found in all dance forms. The goals of Pre-Ballet are to foster creativity, freedom, and expression in movement, and a love for dance. The class includes concepts that are found in an older child's dance class. The concepts will prepare the students for the following year when they graduate to Primary Ballet and/or Primary Jazz. One or two creative or free components are also included within each class. By the end of the year, the students can dance set work independent of the teacher, memorize simple exercises and sequences, and make a start of musical interpretation. Pre-Ballet Program students will have the opportunity to perform in two routines in the annual recital. (45 min. weekly)

Preschool Program Ages 3 - 4 is an introduction to dance. The primary goal is to foster a love of movement. The creative component is quite large. Several fun or special activities happen in each class. For example, a scarf or flag dance at the end can facilitate the dancer's own physical expression. Taking part in dancing out a narrative helps children to understand that dancing is expression. It is a means of communicating feelings and actions. Children will learn the basics of tumbling on a mat. The vocabulary covered in our Preschool Program are all steps which a 3 year old can master and they build self-confidence. The vocabulary is also set up to prepare students for our Pre-Ballet Program. These students will have the opportunity to perform in one routine in the annual recital. (45 min. weekly)

From the age of 3, children are given a fun introduction to the basics of dance. This program provides a solid foundation for future success in Ballet, Jazz, Tap and other styles.

Calling all young adventurers! Join us for our new Moana Dance Camp, where dancers ages 3 to 10 will explore jazz and ballet while dancing, crafting, storytelling, and playing games inspired by their favorite island journey!

Allow your child's imagination to take flight as they discover the magic, mystery, and friendship of the beloved musical: Wicked! Campers will explore the magical story of Elphaba and Glinda through song, dance, and theatrical games. Students will work with our vocal and acting coaches and our professional choreographers to bring the iconic characters to life! It's a week of enchantment, where every rehearsal is a step closer to discovering your own "Defying Gravity" moment! Our little villains will work with our dance choreographers on a "wicked" performance on the last day of camp for friends and family! Don’t miss it!!! Space is Limited!!

CALLING ALL SWIFTIES!!!! Are you ready for it? Let’s make the whole place shimmer!! If you love to dance, sing (karaoke) and perform with your dance besties, you will have a blast shaking it off as you launch into an era of fun and fame! Your jazz and hip-hop dancing will never go out of style when you work with our professional dance choreographers and learn signature "Tay-Tay" moves! We will also make fun crafts and friendship bracelets to represent different ERAS! Baby, just say yes to this awesome camp! Don’t forget to bring your friends!! We will have a special glitzy and glam group performance for friends and family on the last day of camp!

You are cordially invited to CSMD as we celebrate a Royal Tea Party inspired by all things fancy and fairytale. Princesses and princes will learn the basics of ballet and creative movement with our professional dance faculty, attend a super-fun-filled Wonderland tea party where they will enjoy light refreshments, create awesome fairytale crafts, and play fun games with friends. Our fun-filled week concludes with an unforgettable CSMD fairytale ball and dance performance for family and friends, and a visit from our beloved princess!!!