Inclusion Dance & Gymnastics

The Inclusion Assistance Program supports students with a spark for gymnastics, Ninja Warrior, or dance, regardless of their income or ability. It also supports students who may not otherwise have the chance to study at Inclusion Dance due to financial need.

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Acro 2 is a 45-minute class for students who have taken at least one year of either a dance or gymnastics class. Students will continue working on their acrobatic skills such as handstands, backbends, and partner lifts, while also improving their dance knowledge.

Acro 1 is a fun, 40-minute acro/dance class, where students will learn the basics of acrobatics, gymnastics, and dance. Acro is not the typical tumbling or gymnastics or dance class. Our acro instructors will teach dance choreography and guide the class towards increased flexibility, balance, strength, muscle control, discipline and concentration. This class will focus on fundamental acrobatic technique, teaching such skills as handstands, chin stands, elbow stands, cartwheels, back bends, walkovers, partner lifts, and contortion tricks, all withing the student’s individual level of experience.

This 40-minute class will teach students tricks and stunts often seen in cheerleading routines. The skills taught in this class require strong teamwork and mutual trust between classmates, and focus on explosive power and strength. Students will learn how to safely throw their friends in the air!

Floor Gymnastics 4 is a 45-minute gymnastics class, students will focus on floor gymnastics. Students will strive to perfect press handstands, all walkovers, all handsprings, aerials, splits and learn (or begin to learn) gymnastic skills including tucks, pikes, layouts, and many other advance tricks and skills.

Floor Gymnastics 3 is a 45-minute gymnastics class, students will focus on floor gymnastics. Students will strive to perfect different kinds of handstands, cartwheels, round-offs, walkovers, splits, and learn (or begin to learn) gymnastic skills including aerials, handsprings, flip flops, tucks, pikes, layouts, and many other tricks/skills.

Gymnastics 2 is a 45-minute gymnastics class in which students will continue building on skills learned in Gymnastics 1. Students will strive to perfect handstands and cartwheels and learn (or begin to learn) gymnastic skills including round-offs, press handstands, aerials, handsprings, walkovers, tucks, pikes, splits, and many other tricks and skills.

Gymnastics 1 is a 40-minute gymnastics class, students will learn gymnastics skills on the beam, bars, and floor. Students will learn (or begin to learn) gymnastic skills including front & back roll, handstands, cartwheels, splits, and many other skills.

Competition Acro Level 1, 2, & 3 is a 75-minute class that is dedicated to learning one competitive acro-jazz dance routine that will be performed and competed at two competitions during the year. This class will be split into two periods: a 30-minute period dedicated to working on tricks and stunts specific to the routine, and a 45-minute period dedicated to learning the dance choreography and putting the tricks and stunts learned to music. This class will focus on fundamental acrobatics and jazz dance technique through a high-energy, visually exciting routine.

Competition Production is a 75-minute dance class in which students will learn and compete one large Musical Theatre style group production at two competitions during the year. These routines tend to be 3-5 minutes in length and often include the use of props to help bring the audience into the world the dancers are building on stage. While this class is not required for competition students, it is highly encouraged as this is one of the only competition classes open to all competition levels.

Competition Lyrical is a 45-minute dance class in which dance students will learn a lyrical dance routine that will be performed and competed at two competitions during the year. This class will introduce students to techniques and types of movement that often seem to go against traditional dance teachings, like a bent-knee turn or a kick with flexed feet. Students are required take Ballet in order to take Competition Lyrical, and highly encouraged to take Technique 2 or 3 as well.

Competition Hip Hop is a 45-minute dance class, students will prepare a competitive hip hop dance routine to be performed and competed at two competitions during the year. This class will focus on hip hop dance technique of various eras and styles.

Competition Jazz Level 3 is a 45-minute dance class dedicated to learning a competitive jazz dance routine to be performed and competed at two competitions during the year. This class gives students the chance to learn what commitment and hard work is all about, while gaining confidence in themselves and their teammates. *Students are required to take Dance Technique 3 *

Competition Jazz Level 2 is a 45-minute dance class dedicated to learning a competitive jazz dance routine to be performed and competed at two competitions during the year. This class gives students the chance to learn what commitment and hard work is all about, while gaining confidence in themselves and their teammates. *Students are required to take Dance Technique 2 *

Competition Jazz Level 1 is a 45-minute dance class dedicated to learning a competitive jazz dance routine to be performed and competed at two competitions during the year. This class gives students the chance to learn what commitment and hard work is all about, while gaining confidence in themselves and their teammates. *Students are required to take Dance Technique 1 *

Musical Theater Dance is a 40-minute class that is a jazz-based dance class filled with Broadway style dancing and music. Classes incorporate the style of dance one would typically see on a Broadway stage. This form of dancing emphasizes over-the-top movements and facial expressions to really connect with the audience.

This 45-minute class allows students to explore the art and skill of moving to music uninhibited by structured choreography, and emphasizing the emotional connection a dancer has to movement. Improv teaches dancers how to move without bias or embarrassment, which in turn builds confidence in a dancers physical ability and sense of self.

Dance Technique 3 is a 45-minute dance class that will focus on building upon the dance technique basics learned in Dance Technique 2. Every week, students will learn new skills, improve on old ones, and apply the techniques by learning and performing a routine at recital. *R equired for Competition Jazz 3 students*

Dance Technique 2 is a 45-minute dance class built upon the jazz technique basics learned in Dance Technique 1. Every week, students will learn new skills, improve on old ones, and apply the techniques by learning and performing a routine at recital. *R equired for Competition Jazz 2 students*

Dance Technique 1 is a 45-minute dance class that will focus on learning proper jazz dance technique. Every week, students will learn new skills, improve on old ones, and apply the techniques by learning and performing a routine at recital. *R equired for Competition Jazz 1 students*

This 60-minute ballet class focuses on proper ballet basics and fundamental dance techniques. Students will learn the basics of class etiquette, and the importance of self-discipline that is essential in ballet. Ballet is the foundation for all dance and sets them up for other styles like jazz and contemporary. Dancers aged 7+ who have at least one year of formal dance experience are encouraged to take this class. *Required for Competition Lyrical 2 & 3 students *

This 45-minute class will introduce students to hip hop basics like body isolations, simple grooves, being grounded, and more. Students will learn techniques from different eras and styles of Hip Hop such as House, Locking, Popping, and Breaking. This class is perfect for students who are only interested in Hip Hop, and are a little bit older. Age-appropriate Hip Hop music will be used during class and for performances.

This is a 45-minute class where students will be introduced to basic steps found in the Jazz and Hip Hop styles. Jazz is all about sharp and precise movements, and Hip Hop is all about being grounded and finding that groove. Dancers will be challenged with faster paced movements, and with more intricacy than the beginner level of this class. Previous dance experience is not required.

This is a 40-minute class where students will be introduced to basic steps found in the Jazz and Hip Hop styles. Jazz is all about sharp and precise movements, and Hip Hop is all about being grounded and finding that groove. Dancers will continue developing their gross and fine motor skills, learn how to follow direction and imitate movement. Previous dance experience is not required. (This class is taking place of the Dance 2 class we had last season.)

This 40-minute class will introduce our youngest students to dance and gymnastics. The basics of dance and gymnastics are a great way for those little ones to develop fine and gross motor skills, and to learn how to control their movements in a safe and encouraging environment. Students will work towards learning skills such as gallops, leaps, front rolls, and cartwheels., while also learning how to follow directions and how to be a good classmate to others. Students should be toilet trained and able to use the bathrooms by themselves, without staff assistance. (This class is taking place of the Dance 1/Toddler Tumbling class we had last season.)

Advanced competitive Jazz class for experienced dancers, focusing on high-level technique, intricate choreography, and performance.

Advanced technique class focusing on refining all aspects of dance technique, including flexibility, strength, and precision.

Competitive Hip Hop class for intermediate to advanced dancers, focusing on intricate footwork, powerful grooves, and dynamic choreography.

Creative Movement and Toddler Tumbling class focusing on foundational movements and coordination development for young children.

This is one 75 minute long class, with time split between working on the mats and working on the stage. Students must register for both the “Stunts” class and the “Choreo” class.

Advanced Gymnastics class focusing on complex tumbling passes, aerial skills, and mastering advanced acrobatic techniques.

Part of the Competition Acro Jazz class focusing on acrobatic stunts and partnering within a jazz framework.

This is one 75 minute long class, with time split between working on the mats and working on the stage. Students must register for both the “Stunts” class and the “Choreo” class.

Part of the Competition Acro Jazz class focusing on choreography that integrates jazz movements with acrobatic elements.

This is one 75 minute long class, with time split between working on the mats and working on the stage. Students must register for both the “Stunts” class and the “Choreo” class.

Improvisation class encouraging spontaneous movement, creative exploration, and developing unique choreographic ideas.

Beginner Hip-Hop class introducing fundamental steps, rhythms, and choreography for students new to the style.

Beginner Gymnastics class introducing basic tumbling skills, coordination, and body awareness on the floor exercise.

Introductory Jazz Technique class focusing on building a strong foundation in jazz dance movements, flexibility, and musicality.

An intermediate Gymnastics class progressing with more challenging tumbling passes, strength building, and flexibility exercises.

A foundational class combining Beginner Ballet and Lyrical techniques, emphasizing grace, control, and expressive movement.

Advanced Gymnastics class focusing on intricate tumbling skills, powerful acro elements, and refined technique.

A competitive Jazz class designed for emerging dancers, focusing on advanced technique, performance quality, and competition routines.

Intermediate Jazz Technique class building upon foundational skills, focusing on increased complexity, turns, jumps, and choreography.

A competitive dance class focusing on a large group production number, emphasizing synchronization, stage presence, and performance.

Ballet class suitable for beginners and intermediate dancers, focusing on classical technique, posture, and artistry.

Competitive Lyrical class for intermediate to advanced dancers, focusing on emotional expression, fluidity, and challenging choreography.

This class will be offered as a 7-week session running from the week of 10/27 to the week of 12/15 (no class the week of Thanksgiving). See more info on the class description page.