Carroll County Dance Center

We are working on adding Ballet Basics II for adults who have taken several sessions of Ballet Basics and are ready to further their ballet knowledge!

Tap dance is characterized by using the sounds of tap shoes striking the floor as a form of percussion. The sound is made by shoes that have a metal "tap" on the heel and toe. Classes will explore several styles of tap dance, including rhythm, classical, and Broadway. This class is for high intermediate through advanced tap students with several years of experience.

Dancers more interested in the study of ballet, and those wishing to work en pointe, should be studying in the Ballet Conservatory Program. A wide breadth of classes are offered, taught by highly trained professional teachers.

This division is designed for dancers who are new to ballet, or who study ballet as a support for their jazz, tap, and other dance studies.

In Levels 3 & 4 we introduce the format of a traditional ballet class, working at the barre and continuing on to center practice. Jazz and Tap classes give students the opportunity to move a little quicker and enjoy dancing to more contemporary music.

Tap classes help dancers further their understanding of rhythm and improve articulation of the feet and ankles.

In Ballet class, floor exercises build strength and flexibility while center exercises develop musicality and coordination. Tap classes help dancers further their understanding of rhythm and improve articulation of the feet and ankles.

The Children’s Division ballet curriculum is an organized syllabus of instruction based fundamentally on the Russian Vaganova syllabus, while incorporating other contemporary training methods and up-to-date movement principles. Through movement exercises designed to build coordination, musicality, strength and flexibility this program provides a strong foundation in classical ballet technique and overall dance education.

Our full season classes run September - June. Sequential movement patterns, simple counting skills and spatial awareness are developed as the season continues. Full season dancers have the opportunity to perform in a Spring Dance Concert every other year. No prior dance experience is needed.

These classes are a great way to introduce children to the world of dance. Each class meets once a week in 9 week sessions.

This class is perfect for adults with several years of tap experience or who trained extensively in tap as a younger dancer and are returning to tap after a long hiatus. This is not a beginner class.

Modern dance developed as a response to the restrictions of classical ballet. Based on Graham technique, Modern 7/8 is for advanced dancers with strong previous modern experience. In modern dance, students dance barefoot and learn techniques to increase core strength and movement awareness.

At CCDC, it's important for us to create unique opportunities, for all ages, to do something they love! These classes are perfect for any adult looking to try dance for the first time for a friendly, supportive environment.

Loosely based on the Vaganova curriculum, our adult classes offer strong technique with the opportunity to move across the floor in every class. Adult Ballet classes are designed for students with a strong working understanding of ballet technique. This is not a class for beginners.

At CCDC, it's important for us to create unique opportunities, for all ages, to do something they love! These classes are perfect for any adult looking to learn the basics from the beginning for the chance to explore something you've always wanted to do.

Jazz 7/8 is for the very experienced student (at least 4 years of previous dance experience are required). A strong warm-up is followed by longer, more complicated combinations including pirouettes, leaps, and working across the floor. An expressive performance is emphasized.

Drawing on concepts from Pilates and Yoga, this class is designed to help create long, lean, strong muscles and provide the cross training that today's dancers need. Primary focus will be on the core muscles of the abdomen and back with additional upper body and leg exercises. Conditioning class is recommended for all dancers ages 11 and up.

This class is perfect for adults with 2 or more years of experience or that are returning to ballet after a long hiatus.

These classes teach the fundamentals of dance and are perfect for adults who are trying dance for the first time or coming back to dance after a long hiatus. Each session includes 9 classes and is $150.00.

This class introduces dancers to the study of true ballet and tap technique. Each class meets once a week in 9 week sessions. Tuition is $100.00 for each 9 week session. This class uses an age appropriate curriculum to help dancers develop their technique. Dancers in our Homeschool classes do not participate in an end of the year performance.

This class is a great way to introduce children to the world of dance. Each class meets once a week in 9 week sessions. Tuition is $100.00 for each 9 week session. This class introduces the fundamentals of ballet and tap using creativity and imagination. Dancers in our Homeschool classes do not participate in an end of the year performance.