First City Dance Center

Classical Ballet is offered for ages 8 and up. All ballet students are invited to participate in The Nutcracker. See Performances for more info.

This class challenges dancers with intricate rhythms, faster footwork, and complex combinations. Focus is placed on clarity of sound, musical precision, and expressive style. Instructor approval required.

A fun and active class that builds strength, coordination, and flexibility while introducing beginner acro skills such as balances, rolls, and controlled movements. Dancers develop body awareness and confidence through safe, progressive skill work.

Designed for experienced dancers, this class focuses on advanced acro skills, transitions, and combinations. Dancers continue to develop strength, flexibility, and control through drills and choreography-based movement. Students must be able to perform both front and back walkovers without assistance. Instructor approval required.

A joyful and inclusive class for movers of all abilities! Dancers explore rhythm, coordination, and creative expression through music and movement in a supportive and welcoming environment. A parent, guardian, or caregiver must stay for the class and is welcome to participate as needed. This class celebrates individuality, encourages connection, and makes the joy of dance accessible to everyone.

An introductory acro class focused on building strength, flexibility, and coordination. Dancers learn foundational skills such as balances, rolls, bridges, and progressions to safely prepare for more advanced acrobatic movement.

This class builds on foundational acro skills with a focus on increased strength, flexibility, and control. Dancers work on more challenging skills and transitions, including walkovers and balances. Students must be at least 10 years old and able to catch themselves in a bridge and recover to standing without assistance. Instructor approval required.

A playful and active class that builds coordination and strength while introducing pre-acro skills like balances, rolls, and movement sequences. Dancers develop body awareness and confidence through fun, skill-building activities! Must be potty trained. Must be potty trained.

For advanced dancers with strong technical foundations, this class emphasizes artistry, precision, and endurance en pointe. Dancers work on complex choreography, advanced turning and balancing sequences, and performance quality. Instructor approval required. Dancers perform two recital dances and receive two costumes.

For experienced dancers ready to begin pointe work, this class focuses on building the strength, alignment, and technique required for dancing en pointe. Class includes traditional barre and center work, with the addition of beginner pointe exercises. Instructor approval is required. Dancers perform two recital dances and receive two costumes.

This twice-weekly class continues to build on previous ballet training with a focus on strength, alignment, and technique. Dancers work through more detailed barre and center combinations and begin pre-pointe exercises to prepare safely and confidently for future pointe work. Students perform two dances in the recital and receive two costumes.

This energetic combo class introduces dancers to tap, jazz, and contemporary. Students build coordination, rhythm, and creativity while exploring different styles and developing essential dance skills.

A fun, imaginative, and creative class that introduces young dancers to ballet technique. Dancers build coordination, grace, and musicality while learning basic positions, movements, and terminology in a supportive and engaging setting.

Join the fun in this playful parent-and-me class designed for toddlers and their grown-ups! Dance With Me introduces coordination, rhythm, and a love of dance through movement, music, and imagination. Each class includes engaging props like scarves, egg shakers, a parachute, and obstacle courses to support motor skill development and keep little dancers smiling. It’s the perfect way to bond, move, and explore the magic of dance together! No recital participation.

Building on the basics from Level 1, this class develops greater control, fluidity, and expression. Dancers explore more complex combinations, floor work, and improvisation while continuing to strengthen technique, creativity, and musicality.

This upbeat combo class introduces young dancers to the basics of tap and jazz through playful movement, music, and imagination. Dancers build coordination, rhythm, and confidence while learning early dance skills in a fun and engaging setting! Must be potty trained.

This class challenges dancers with advanced movement phrases, floor work, and improvisation while deepening artistry, technique, and emotional expression. Dancers refine control, fluidity, and performance quality.

Building on the fundamentals of Jazz Level 1, this class focuses on improving strength, flexibility, and coordination. Dancers learn more challenging combinations, turns, and leaps while developing greater control, style, and expression. Older beginners welcome.

This class builds on prior training with a focus on more complex combinations, refined technique, and stylized movement. Dancers continue to develop strength, flexibility, precision, and musicality. Instructor approval required.

This introductory class focuses on expressive movement, creativity, and body awareness. Dancers explore floor work, improvisation, and dynamic movement patterns while building coordination, control, and confidence.

This class challenges dancers with intricate choreography, dynamic movement, and advanced turns and leaps. Emphasis is placed on refining technique, enhancing control, and developing performance quality and individual style. Instructor approval required.

This class builds on the foundation established in Level 1, continuing the development of ballet technique, strength, flexibility, and coordination. Dancers work on refining movements, expanding ballet vocabulary, and gaining confidence at the barre and in center work.

This beginner-level class introduces dancers to jazz technique. Dancers build strength, flexibility, coordination, and musicality through isolations, basic turns, leaps, and fun, high-energy combinations.

Designed for experienced dancers, this class focuses on refining technique, strength, and artistry both on flat and en pointe. Dancers work on more complex combinations, sustained balances, and increased pointe work to continue building control, confidence, and performance quality. Instructor approval required. Dancers perform two recital dances and receive two costumes.

This ballet-based class introduces young dancers to the joy of movement through imagination, music, and playful exploration. Dancers develop coordination, rhythm, and body awareness while learning basic ballet steps in a fun and nurturing environment that sparks creativity and builds confidence. Must be potty trained.

This class builds on Level 1 skills with a focus on more complex rhythms, footwork, and combinations. Dancers continue to develop timing, clarity, and musicality while expanding their tap vocabulary. Older beginners welcome.

An introduction to classical ballet focused on building strength, flexibility, and coordination through floor exercises and movement. Dancers begin learning ballet positions, basic technique, and terminology, with barre work introduced to support proper alignment and skill development.

An introductory tap class that builds rhythm, timing, and coordination. Dancers learn basic tap steps, patterns, and terminology while developing a strong sense of musicality through fun and engaging combinations.

A fun and upbeat class for adults of all experience levels! This class focuses on rhythm, timing, and footwork while providing a great workout and a creative outlet. Whether you're brand new or returning to dance, Adult Tap is a welcoming space to learn, move, and make some noise! No recital participation.

Building on previous training, this level introduces more complex barre and center combinations while continuing to strengthen technique, alignment, and musicality. Dancers begin working on turns and pirouettes, gaining control, confidence, and a deeper understanding of classical ballet vocabulary. Older beginners welcome.