Walker School of Ballet

Creative Movement classes are designed for young children aged 3-4, introducing them to the joy of movement and dance in a fun and engaging way. These classes focus on developing basic motor skills, coordination, and imagination through playful activities and music. They are a wonderful introduction to the world of dance for the youngest aspiring dancers. This class is currently full and has no available spots.

Ballet 1 is an introductory class for children aged 5-8, focusing on the fundamental techniques and positions of classical ballet. Students will learn basic ballet steps, barre exercises, and simple center work, building a strong foundation for future dance training. This class aims to foster grace, discipline, and a love for ballet. This class is currently full and has no available spots.

This Ballet/Tap Combo class is designed for children aged 5-8, providing a dual introduction to two distinct dance forms. Students will learn foundational ballet techniques combined with the rhythmic and percussive movements of tap dance. This class fosters versatility, coordination, and musicality, offering a well-rounded dance experience for young learners.

Tap 1 is an introductory tap dance class for students aged 5 and older. This class focuses on learning basic tap steps, rhythms, and developing clear articulation of the feet. Students will build a foundation in tap technique through engaging exercises and fun combinations.

Jazz/Hip Hop 1 is an introductory class for students aged 7 and older, blending the energetic movements of jazz dance with the dynamic rhythms of hip hop. This class focuses on developing coordination, musicality, and basic choreography in both styles. This class is currently full and has no available spots.

Tap 3 is an advanced tap dance class, requiring an audition for enrollment. This class challenges students with complex rhythms, intricate footwork, and advanced tap techniques, focusing on speed, clarity, and musicality for experienced tap dancers.

Company Intermediate Jazz/Hip Hop is an audition-only class for dancers at an intermediate level in jazz and hip hop styles. This course focuses on developing advanced choreography, dynamic execution, and individual style within both genres, demanding technical proficiency and expressive performance.

Teen/Adult Beginner Tap is designed for individuals aged 12 and older who are new to tap dance. This class provides a supportive environment to learn fundamental tap steps, basic rhythms, and develop coordination and musicality. It's a great way to discover the joy of tap dancing.

Jazz/Hip Hop 2 is an advanced class for experienced dancers, requiring an audition. This course focuses on complex choreography, intricate rhythms, and powerful execution in both jazz and hip hop styles, pushing dancers to showcase advanced technical skills and performance artistry.

Tap 2 is an intermediate tap dance class, requiring an audition for placement. This class builds upon foundational tap skills, introducing more complex rhythms, syncopation, and challenging combinations. Students will focus on increasing speed, clarity, and musicality in their tap performance.

Teen/Adult Beginner Ballet is a foundational class for individuals aged 12 and above new to ballet. This class introduces the basic principles of classical ballet technique, including posture, alignment, and fundamental steps, in a supportive and accessible environment for adult learners.

Company Intermediate Contemporary is an audition-only class for dancers at an intermediate level of contemporary dance. This class explores expressive movement, improvisation, and intricate choreography, focusing on developing emotional connection and advanced technical skills in a contemporary dance context.

Ballet 1 is an introductory class for children aged 5-8, focusing on the fundamental techniques and positions of classical ballet. Students will learn basic ballet steps, barre exercises, and simple center work, building a strong foundation for future dance training. This class aims to foster grace, discipline, and a love for ballet.

Company Advanced Contemporary is a highly selective, audition-only class for experienced contemporary dancers. This course challenges students with complex and innovative choreography, focusing on advanced technique, creative expression, and powerful performance qualities within the contemporary dance genre.

Teen/Adult Beginner Jazz is a welcoming class for individuals aged 12 and above who are new to jazz dance. This class introduces the basic steps, rhythms, and stylistic elements of jazz dance in a supportive and fun environment, focusing on building coordination and musicality.

Ballet 2 is an intermediate ballet class for students aged 7 and older, building upon foundational techniques learned in Ballet 1. This class focuses on developing more complex steps, increasing strength and flexibility, and introducing more advanced barre and center work. This class is currently full and has no available spots.

This Ballet/Tap Combo class is designed for children aged 5-8, providing a dual introduction to two distinct dance forms. Students will learn foundational ballet techniques combined with the rhythmic and percussive movements of tap dance. This class fosters versatility, coordination, and musicality, offering a well-rounded dance experience for young learners. This class is currently full and has no available spots.

Ballet 3 is an advanced ballet class, requiring an audition for placement. This class focuses on refining classical technique, developing advanced pointe work, increasing stamina, and mastering complex choreography, preparing dancers for higher levels of performance and potential professional careers.

Ballet 4 is a highly advanced ballet class, accessible only through audition. This course emphasizes exceptional technique, artistic expression, and demanding choreography, pushing the limits of experienced dancers and preparing them for elite company roles and professional aspirations.