Diana Evans School of Dance

Our AP Competition Program is designed for dancers who are ready to explore all forms of movement and challenge themselves with a greater commitment to dance. AP dancers attend multiple classes each week, participate with local civic groups, compete in numerous dance competitions, and perform in our end-of-year recital production. DESOD is a proud member of Dance Master's of America, ensuring quality dance instruction and a nurturing, self-exploring environment.

Broadway Stars is Jazz and Tap dance fundamentals along with focus and emphasis on acting, singing, and music.

Jazz, Tap, and Musical Theatre continues the foundation of jazz and tap technique and gives more in-depth musicality and and rhythms.

Ballet and Contemporary provides dancers with classical technique and contemporary movement.

Broadway Kids is Jazz and Tap dance fundamentals along with focus and emphasis on acting, singing, and music.

Boys Class combines elements of Contemporary, jazz, and Hip-Hop.

Acro for Dancers fundamentals of acrobatic movement, strength, and flexibility.

Hip Hop This commercial dance form is based off of a loose jazz style with upbeat, high energy rhythmic combinations.

Combo Class features Jazz, Tap, and Ballet.

Ballet, Bop, and Tap - Dancers will learn Jazz, Tap, and Ballet in fun, upbeat, creative ways made specifically for Kindergarten age dancers.

Broadway Babies is for the young dancer ready for their Broadway Debut. Dance, Sing, Act and have a razzle dazzle time.

Hip Hop Tumble Tots introduces young dancers to Hip Hop style, and tumbling fundamentals in fun, upbeat, creative ways for 3-6 year olds.

Ballet and Bop features ballet and upbeat fun jazz styles creatively presented for for 3-5 year olds.

Private dance class for Activate students

For Secondary (3rd-5th Graders ages 8-11), Middle Schoolers and High Schoolers (ages 12+). This hour long class consisting of Classic Jazz and Broadway inspired choreography and Tap skills. Proper technique is stressed and varying choreography is used to stretch the dancers mind and body. This class is designed for the more serious dancer with the ability beyond a beginner level. Greater musicality, strength and agility will be advanced through technique. Tap Dance will advance the dancers musicality and rhythm while exploring new and exciting forms of movement and sound.

Acro for Dancers is the fusion of dance technique and acrobatics. Students will work to combine these skills while developing their tumbling, and enhancing flexibility, balance, strength, and muscle control.

For Secondary (3rd-5th Graders ages 8-11), Middle Schoolers and High Schoolers (ages 12+). This hour long class focuses on Ballet Technique with Lyrical and Contemporary combinations added to the class. Proper technique is stressed and varying choreography is used to stretch the dancers mind and body. This class is designed for the more serious dancer with the ability beyond a beginner level. Musicality, strength and agility will be advanced through greater technique.

For Primary (1st-3rd Graders ages 6-9), Secondary (3rd-5th Graders ages 8-11), Middle Schoolers and High Schoolers (ages 12+). Classes range from 30 minutes to 45 minutes (depending on age/skill level). This commercial dance form is based off of a loose jazz style with upbeat, high energy rhythmic combinations. It is a fun and funky dance class filled with styles such as popping, locking, and breaking.

For Primary Dancers (1st-3rd Graders ages 6-9). This hour and 30 minute class is designed to prepare primary dancers for secondary classes. It focuses on more in depth knowledge of Ballet, Tap and Jazz. Proper technique is stressed and varying choreography is used to stretch the dancers mind and body.

For Kindergarteners ages 5-7 Designed for children in Kindergarten and young 1st grade dancers, ages 5-7. This hour and fifteen minute class includes Ballet, Hip Hop, Jazz and Tap. It stresses following directions, and proper dance etiquette. The class is a well-balanced base created through the combination of all dance elements and correct dance terminology is introduced and used. The result is a fun and rewarding experience for these young dancers.

Dance, move, groove, and tumble! Build strength, flexibility, agility, and teamwork in the fun and funky class. Learn basic tumbling including forward rolls, back bends, cartwheels, and fundamental acrobatic strengthening and flexibility and coordination skills along with Hip-Hop dance! This is an excellent class for your dancer to add on to their schedule.

Designed for children ages 3 to 5 years old. This one-hour class for boys and girls consisting on Ballet, Hip Hop and Jazz. Designed to teach body awareness, musicality, rhythm and the joy of moving to the music. The class is a well-balanced base created through the combination of all dance elements and correct dance terminology is introduced and used. The result is a fun and rewarding experience for even the smallest of dancers.

Is your little one a “Broadway Baby” Dance, sing, and act to songs from Broadway Musicals. Jazz and tap dance fundamentals along with acting and music make for a razzle dazzle time! This is an excellent class for your dancer to add on to their schedule.

An introduction to dance for our youngest dancers, this fun filled 45 min class is for 2 to 3 year olds. An introduction to ballet and movement appropriate for their young development. Designed for tiny dancers to explore creative movement with creative and orderly activities designed to develop the budding dancer thru rhythm, rhyme, and movement.

The experience wouldn't be complete without your doll. Bring a water bottle.

Beachy attire encouraged. Bring a water bottle.

Beachy attire encouraged. Bring a water bottle.

For 1st-3rd Graders 6-9 years old Is your dancer ready to see their name in lights? Dance, sing, and act to songs from Broadway Musicals. Jazz and Tap dance fundamentals along with focus and emphasis on acting, singing, and music make for a razzle dazzle time!

For 3rd-5th Graders 9-11 years old Is your dancer ready to see their name in lights? Dance, sing, and act to songs from Broadway Musicals. Jazz and Tap dance fundamentals along with focus and emphasis on acting, singing, and music make for a razzle dazzle time!

Of course, boys are always welcome to take any class at DESOD, but if they prefer to be with just boys, we have some great options just for them! The class combines elements of Contemporary, jazz, and Hip-Hop. These popular, energetic forms of dance, allows dancers to perform with freedom of movement, adding in their own personalities. This class is inspired by today’s latest music and hippest trends in dance. Age appropriate hip hop and contemporary dance music and movement specific to guys is used for each class. These classes are taught by the super cool, Emerson Walker.

We were fortunate to have Broadway Star and So You Think You Can Dance winner Melanie Moore back in our studio for three days of Master Classes last fall. Her fun spirit was shared with all our AP dancers, from our youngest to our oldest. It was an amazing three days and our dancers learned so much from this incredibly talented performer.

Dancers auditioning for our AP Program are required to attend our Summer Intensive, known as The Diana Evans Dance Experience. This intensive offers an opportunity for aspiring artists to deepen their dance education and engage with the community.

This bite sized program is perfect for the young dancer looking to up their game. For all dancers in 1st-3rd grade. Dancers will participate in a variety of styles of classes including, ballet, tap, jazz, contemporary, hip hop, and more.

Get the full "Diana Evans Dance Experience" as you train like a DESOD dancer for a week. For experienced dancers in 4th grade and up. The 4 day intensive includes classes in Musical Theatre, Ballet, Contemporary, Modern, Jazz, HipHop, Tap, Improvisation, Turns/Leaps, and more!