Dance Elements

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46 Bruyer Way

Kalispell, Montana 59901

Opening Hours
  • Monday: 3:30 - 9:30 PM
  • Tuesday: 3:30 - 9:30 PM
  • Wednesday: 3:30 - 9:30 PM
  • Thursday: 3:30 - 9:30 PM
  • Friday: 3:30 - 9:30 PM
  • Saturday: Closed
  • Sunday: Closed
171 programs

About Dance Elements

Dance Elements, located in Kalispell, Montana, is a premier dance studio founded in 2008 by Amy Arriaga. Dedicated to fostering a lifelong love of movement, the studio offers a diverse and comprehensive curriculum for dancers of all ages and levels, from preschoolers to adults. Students can explore a wide array of styles including Ballet, Hip Hop, Jazz, Lyrical, Contemporary, Tap, Breakdance, Salsa, Ballroom, Musical Theater, and Acrobatics. The studio prides itself on a supportive, nurturing, and family-like atmosphere, emphasizing technical development, creativity, and joy. Led by accomplished instructors such as Amy Arriaga, Kate Neumann, Anna Pemberton, Gabbi Paulson, Mila Baker, and Isabella Arriaga, Dance Elements provides progressive training with thoughtfully structured classes. For dedicated dancers, the studio features competitive companies like Fusion Apprenticeship, Elements Elite, Elements Collide, Movement, and Tempo Tap Company, offering opportunities to hone skills and perform. Dance Elements is committed to building confidence, strength, and flexibility, making it a vibrant cornerstone of the arts community in the Flathead Valley.

Programs from Dance Elements

171 programs available

Classes

Adv. ¾ % Cardio Circuit

Requires Teacher Approval.

30 minute class
Adult Yoga

Requires no previous Yoga experience.

60 minute class
Bootybarre

Requires no previous Bootybarre experience.

60 minute class
Adult Fitness Hip Hop

Requires no previous dance experience.

60 minute class
ALL FITNESS CLASSES

These classes are a great addition to all students and parents that would like to keep their bodies moving through creativity and to also improve aerobic fitness, muscular endurance and even flexibility!

Advanced ¾ & 5 Pom

Requires Teacher Approval —2- 3 years of dance experience required

60 minute class
HS/ COLLEGE PREP POM

Whether you dream of dancing for a team in college or possibly even the NFL / NBA, these students will learn various motions and skills essential for making high level teams in the future! This class will have a strong emphasis on Pom style dance as well as flexibility, strength, jumps, and various skills. These students will also have the opportunity to practice a variety of game day sideline dances & fight songs in preparation for future tryouts!

Advanced ⅔ & ¾ Breaking

Requires Teacher Approval.

45 minute class
BREAKING (non-performance class)

This class will teach you all of the styles created back in the day by the first B-boys and B-girls from NYC to California. This is also a great way to help your child build strength and endurance through movement. By learning to express your moves in a freestyle form you will be ready for battle in any situation!

Adv. ½ Tumbling/ Pom/ Trick

Requires Teacher Approval.

45 minute class
Int. Tumbling/ Pom/ Cheer

Requires Teacher Approval.

45 minute class
Beg. Tumbling/ Pom/ Cheer

Requires no previous tumbling or cheer experience.

45 minute class
TUMBLING / POM / CHEER & TUMBLING / POM / TRICK

This class will also include learning motions, cheers, chants, Pom style dance, tumbling and stunts. Your child will gain confidence as well as strength and flexibility!

Adult Hip Hop/ Jazz Funk

Requires no previous dance experience.

60 minute class
Adv. 5 Hip Hop

Requires Teacher Approval.

45 minute class
Adv. ¾ Hip Hop

Requires Teacher Approval.

45 minute class
Adv. ⅔ Hip Hop

Requires Teacher Approval.

60 minute class
Adv. ½ Hip Hop/Jazz Funk

Requires Teacher Approval.

45 minute class
Adult Hip Hop/Jazz Funk

Requires no previous dance experience or 1 to 2 years of some form of dance training.

60 minute class
Int. Hip Hop

Requires no previous dance experience or 1 to 2 years of some form of dance training.

45 minute class
Beg. Hip Hop

Requires no previous dance experience.

45 minute class
HIP HOP & HIP HOP/ JAZZ FUNK

This is a high-energy dance form using the latest music mixed with movements that are influenced by some of today’s top video choreographers. Classes will provide a structured method of learning various styles of movement in a fun and vibrant environment. Each class will incorporate dance combinations and routines and will encourage individual expression and personal style.

Adult Tap

Requires no previous Tap experience and may have 1 to 3 years of some form of Tap training.

60 minute class
Int./ Adv. Tap

Requires Teacher Approval.

45 minute class
Beg./ Int. Tap

Requires no previous dance experience.

45 minute class
Tutu’s & Tiara’s/ Tappin' Toes

Requires no previous experience.

30 minute class
TAP

Our tap classes stress the basics of tap steps and tap vocabulary while teaching rhythm, musicality, syncopation, and sound in addition to movement.

Adv. 5 Jazz Funk

Requires Teacher Approval.

45 minute class
Adv. ¾ Jazz Funk

Requires Teacher Approval.

45 minute class
Adv. ⅔ , ¾ & 5 Musical Theater

Requires Teacher Approval.

45 minute class
Adv. ½ & ⅔ Jazz

Requires Teacher Approval.

45 minute class
Int. Lyrical/ Jazz/ Musical Theater

Requires 1 to 3 years of Ballet or Jazz training.

45 minute class
Beg. Jazz

Requires no previous dance experience.

45 minute class
JAZZ, JAZZ FUNK, LYRICAL/ JAZZ / MUSICAL THEATER

Jazz classes are both fun and energetic while building a student's dance vocabulary. Jazz uses many of the techniques from other forms of dance and allows students to bring out their individual dance style and originality. There is a strong emphasis on proper execution while focusing on fundamental jazz technique.

Adv. 5 Lyrical/ Contemp.

Requires Teacher Approval

45 minute class
Adv. ¾ Lyrical/ Contemp.

Requires Teacher Approval.

45 minute class
Advanced ⅔ Lyrical/ Contemp.

Requires Teacher Approval.

60 minute class
Adv. ½ Ballet /Lyrical

Requires Teacher Approval.

45 minute class
Int. Lyrical/ Jazz/ Musical Theater

Requires no previous dance experience and may have 1 to 3 years of some form of Jazz or Ballet training.

45-minute class
Beg./ Int. Ballet

Requires no dance experience or at 1 to 2 years of Ballet training.

45 minute class
Beg. Ballet /Lyrical

Requires no previous dance experience.

45 minute class
BALLET/ LYRICAL, LYRICAL/ CONTEMP. & LYRICAL/ JAZZ / MUSICAL THEATRE

This is a fusion of ballet, modern, hip hop, jazz technique & Musical Theater. Expression from inner emotions is a primary factor in choreographing and interpreting this art form. Lyrical dance interprets music and words, showing the emotion of the contents of the music.

Adv. 5 Turns, Tech. & Tricks

Requires Teacher Approval.

45 minute class
Adv. ¾ & 5 Turns, Tech. & Tricks

Requires Teacher Approval.

45 minute class
Adv. ¾ Turns, Tech. & Tricks

Requires Teacher Approval.

45 minute class
Adv. ½ & ⅔ Turns, Tech. & Tricks

Requires Teacher Approval.

45 minute class
TURNS, TECH. & TRICKS

This class will focus on improving technique and execution of various turns, jumps, floor work and some tumbling aspects. This will help students in many styles such as Jazz, Jazz Funk, Musical Theater, Lyrical/ Contemporary, Open and even Hip Hop!

Advanced ¾ & 5 Intro to Student Choreography

Requires Teacher Approval.

60 minute class
INTRO TO STUDENT CHOREOGRAPHY

This class is for students who are ready to take their dance experience to a new level through creative exploration. These students will have the opportunity to express themselves through choreography by discussing and learning how to create, stage, and perform excellent dances! All styles of dance will be included and encouraged during this class, and these students will be given many unique prompts and ideas to help push themselves out of the box as choreographers!! They will also work on a dance collaboratively as a class and perform at the end of this dance season for our show!

Advanced ¾ & 5 Improv.

Requires Teacher Approval.

45 minute class
IMPROV.

This is a class for full Creative development both individually and in a group. Through Improvisation, dancers will acquire the skills to dance freely through emotions and be able to experiment with their movement. Our bodies are capable of so much more than repeating choreographing and learning 15technique. The movement that we allow our bodies is limited until we discover the endless possibilities that Improv provides. This class will work through the infinite ideas of movement and help dancers unleash their full potential, as well as allow them to find their strengths and dive into their weaknesses.

Adv. 5 Ballet Tech.

Requires to be approved in ALL 5 Levels.

45 minute class
Adv. ¾ & 5 Ballet Tech.

Required to be approved in ALL ¾ & 5 Levels.

60 minute class
Adv. ¾ Ballet Tech .

Required to be approved in ALL ¾ Levels.

45 minute class
Adv. ½ Ballet/ Lyrical

Requires dance experience and must have 2 to 3 years of Ballet training.

45 minute class
Beg./ Int. Ballet

Requires dance experience and may have 1 to 2 years of Ballet training.

45 minute class
Beg. Ballet/ Lyrical

Requires no previous dance experience and may have 1 year of Ballet training.

45 minute class
BALLET/ LYRICAL & BALLET TECH.

The Ballet curriculum is designed to help dancers create a strong foundation through repetitive movement of ballet vocabulary, discussion, and exploration. With a focus on creativity, discipline and technical development, dancers work in a nurturing atmosphere to build confidence and life/dance skills.

LIL' HIP HOPPERS / LIL’ TUMBLER’S

This is a 30 minute class which serves as a basic introduction to hip hop dance for the younger student. Students will have a fun time learning new tricks through games and movement in a safe environment! They will also use games and music, the class focuses on rhythm, musicality and basic footwork. It is a great way to get kids moving!

TUTU'S & TIARAS / TAPPIN' TOES

This is a 30 minute class designed for your Preschooler/Kindergartner to explore dance through Ballet & Tap. This is a highly creative class where students will be introduced to the basics of Classical Ballet (terminology and positions) and explore rhythms through tap!

TUTU'S & TIARAS

This is a 30 minute class designed for your Preschooler/Kindergartner to explore dance through Ballet. This is a highly creative class where students will be introduced to the basics of Classical Ballet (terminology and positions) in an age appropriate method.

ADV 5

This level is by invitation only for all dancers who have gone through each Advanced level successfully. Choreography will be taught in large sections quickly and is expected to be retained. Previously taught technique will be continued as well as new techniques. Training in Strength and Flexibility will continue at the Highest Level. This level is for ages 13+.

ADV ¾

This level is for those who have gone through the ⅔ level successfully and continue to strive for more challenging choreography and new technique. This level is for ages 12+.

ADV ⅔

This level is for those who have gone through the ½ level successfully and strive for Harder/Quicker choreography and new technique. This level is for ages 11+.

ADV ½

This is an introduction to the Advanced Dance Program. For dancers who have surpassed the Intermediate level and are ready to learn at a quicker pace with more challenging choreography and technique. This level is for ages 8+.

INTERMEDIATE

This is a progressive level for dancers with either little to no experience or previous dance training. Choreography will be taught quicker and new technique will be introduced. We will always encourage individual creativity and continue to focus on repetition and mind/body connection, as well as developing strength and flexibility. This level is for ages 9-11.

BEGINNING

This is an introductory level for new dancers with little to no experience. Choreography and technique will be taught gradually focusing on repetition and mind/body connection, while having fun and exploring individual creativity. This level is for ages 6-8.

Adv. ⅔ , ¾ & 5 Musical Theater

Adv. ⅔ , ¾ & 5 Musical Theater ages 11+

Friday 4:00pm - 4:45pm
Adv. ¾ & 5 Ballet Tech. ages 12+

Friday 4:45pm - 5:45pm
Adv. ¾ & 5 Ballet Tech.

*Adv. ¾ & 5 Ballet Tech. ages 12+

Friday 4:45pm - 5:45pm
Adv. ⅔ , ¾ & 5 Musical Theater ages 11+

Friday 4pm - 4:45pm
Adv. ¾ & 5 Turns, Tech. & Tricks ages 12+

Friday 5:45pm - 6:30pm
Adv. ¾ & 5 Turns, Tech. & Tricks

*Adv. ¾ & 5 Turns, Tech. & Tricks ages 12+

Friday 5:45pm - 6:30pm
Adv. ¾ & 5 Intro. to Student Choreography ages 12+

Friday 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Adv. ¾ & 5 Intro. to Student Choreography

Adv. ¾ & 5 Intro. to Student Choreography ages 12+

Friday 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Adv. 5 Ballet Tech. ages 13+

Monday 4:00pm - 4:45pm
Adv. 5 Ballet Tech.

Adv. 5 Ballet Tech. ages 13+

Monday 4:00pm - 4:45pm
Tutu’s & Tiara’s ages 3-5

Monday 4:15pm - 4:45pm
Tutu’s & Tiara’s

Tutu’s & Tiara’s ages 3-5

Monday 4:15pm - 4:45pm
Lil’ Hip Hoppers/ Lil’ Tumblers’ ages 3-5

Monday 4:45pm - 5:15pm
Fusion/ Fusion Apprenticeship

Monday 4:45pm - 6pm
Lil’ Hip Hoppers/ Lil’ Tumblers’

Lil’ Hip Hoppers/ Lil’ Tumblers’ ages 3-5

Monday 4:45pm - 5:15pm
Fusion/ Fusion Apprenticeship

Fusion/ Fusion Apprenticeship

Monday 4:45pm - 6:00pm
Beg. Tumbling/ Pom/ Cheer ages 6-8

Monday 5:15pm - 6pm
Beg. Tumbling/ Pom/ Cheer

Beg. Tumbling/ Pom/ Cheer ages 6-8

Monday 5:15pm - 6:00pm
Adv. 5 Turns, Tech. & Tricks ages 13+

Monday 6:00pm - 6:45pm
Int. Tumbling/ Pom/ Cheer

Int. Tumbling/ Pom/ Cheer ages 9+

Monday 6:00pm - 6:45pm
Adv. 5 Turns, Tech. & Tricks

*Adv. 5 Turns, Tech. & Tricks ages 13+

Monday 6:00pm - 6:45pm
Adv. ⅔ Lyrical/Contemp. ages 11+

Monday 6:45pm - 7:45pm
Adv. 5 Jazz Funk ages 13+

Monday 6:45pm - 7:30pm
Adv. ⅔ Lyrical/Contemp.

Adv. ⅔ Lyrical/Contemp. ages 11+

Monday 6:45pm - 7:45pm
Adv. 5 Jazz Funk

Adv. 5 Jazz Funk ages 13+

Monday 6:45pm - 7:30pm
Int. Tumbling/ Pom/ Cheer ages 9+

Monday 6pm - 6:45pm
Adv. 5 Hip Hop ages 13+

Monday 7:30pm - 8:15pm
Adv. 5 Hip Hop

Adv. 5 Hip Hop ages 13+

Monday 7:30pm - 8:15pm
Adv. 2⁄3 Hip Hop ages 11+

Monday 7:45pm - 8:45pm
Adv. 2⁄3 Hip Hop

Adv. 2⁄3 Hip Hop ages 11+

Monday 7:45pm - 8:45pm
Adv. 5 Lyrical/ Contemp. ages 13+

Monday 8:15pm - 9pm
Adv. 5 Lyrical/ Contemp.

Adv. 5 Lyrical/ Contemp. ages 13+

Monday 8:15pm - 9:00pm
Micro Elements

Micro Elements

Thursday 4:00pm - 4:45pm
Adv. ½ & ⅔ Turns, Tech. & Tricks

*Adv. ½ & ⅔ Turns, Tech. & Tricks ages 8+

Thursday 4:00pm - 4:45pm
Beg./ Int. Ballet ages 6-11

Thursday 4:45pm - 5:30pm
Lil’ Elements

Thursday 4:45pm - 5:30pm
Beg./ Int. Ballet

Beg./ Int. Ballet ages 6-11

Thursday 4:45pm - 5:30pm
Lil’ Elements

Lil’ Elements

Thursday 4:45pm - 5:30pm
Micro Elements

Thursday 4pm - 4:45pm
Adv. ½ & ⅔ Turns, Tech. & Tricks ages 8+

Thursday 4pm - 4:45pm
Int./ Adv. Tap ages 9+

Thursday 5:30pm - 6:15pm
Mini Movement Tech.

Thursday 5:30pm - 6:15pm
Int./ Adv. Tap

Int./ Adv. Tap ages 9+

Thursday 5:30pm - 6:15pm
Mini Movement Tech.

Mini Movement Tech.

Thursday 5:30pm - 6:15pm
Jr. Tempo Tap Company

Thursday 6:15pm - 7pm
Mini Movement

Thursday 6:15pm - 7pm
Jr. Tempo Tap Company

Jr. Tempo Tap Company

Thursday 6:15pm - 7:00pm
Mini Movement

Mini Movement

Thursday 6:15pm - 7:00pm
Beg./ Int. Tap

Beg./ Int. Tap ages 6-11

Thursday 7:00pm - 7:45pm
Elements United

Elements United

Thursday 7:00pm - 7:45pm
Adult Tap ages 16+

Thursday 7:45pm - 8:45pm
Jr. Movement Tech.

Thursday 7:45pm - 8:30pm
Adult Tap

Adult Tap ages 16+

Thursday 7:45pm - 8:45pm
Jr. Movement Tech.

Jr. Movement Tech.

Thursday 7:45pm - 8:30pm
Beg./ Int. Tap ages 6-11

Thursday 7pm - 7:45pm
Elements United

Thursday 7pm - 7:45pm
Jr. Movement

Thursday 8:30pm - 9:15pm
Jr. Movement

Jr. Movement

Thursday 8:30pm - 9:15pm
Beg. Hip Hop ages 6-8

Tuesday 4:15pm - 5pm
Adv. ¾ Turns, Tech. & Tricks ages 12+

Tuesday 4:15pm - 5pm
Beg. Hip Hop

Beg. Hip Hop ages 6-8

Tuesday 4:15pm - 5:00pm
Adv. ¾ Turns, Tech. & Tricks

*Adv. ¾ Turns, Tech. & Tricks ages 12+

Tuesday 4:15pm - 5:00pm
Beg. Ballet/ Lyrical

Beg. Ballet/ Lyrical ages 6-8

Tuesday 5:00pm - 5:45pm
Adv. ¾ & 5 Improv.

*Adv. ¾ & 5 Improv. ages 12+

Tuesday 5:00pm - 5:45pm
Beg. Jazz ages 6-8

Tuesday 5:45pm - 6:30pm
Adv. ¾ Ballet Tech. ages 12+

Tuesday 5:45pm - 6:30pm
Beg. Jazz

Beg. Jazz ages 6-8

Tuesday 5:45pm - 6:30pm
Adv. ¾ Ballet Tech.

Adv. ¾ Ballet Tech. ages 12+

Tuesday 5:45pm - 6:30pm
Beg. Ballet/ Lyrical ages 6-8

Tuesday 5pm - 5:45pm
Adv. ¾ & 5 Improv. ages 12+

Tuesday 5pm - 5:45pm
Int. Lyrical/Jazz/ Musical Theater ages 9-11

Tuesday 6:30pm - 7:15pm
Adv. ¾ Hip Hop ages 12+

Tuesday 6:30pm - 7:15pm
Int. Lyrical/Jazz/ Musical Theater

Int. Lyrical/Jazz/ Musical Theater ages 9-11

Tuesday 6:30pm - 7:15pm
Adv. ¾ Hip Hop

Adv. ¾ Hip Hop ages 12+

Tuesday 6:30pm - 7:15pm
Int. Hip Hop ages 9-11

Tuesday 7:15pm - 8pm
Adv. ¾ Lyrical/Contemp. ages 12+

Tuesday 7:15pm - 8pm
Int. Hip Hop

Int. Hip Hop ages 9-11

Tuesday 7:15pm - 8:00pm
Adv. ¾ Lyrical/ Contemp.

Adv. ¾ Lyrical/ Contemp. ages 12+

Tuesday 7:15pm - 8:00pm
Adult Hip Hop/ Jazz Funk

Adult Hip Hop/ Jazz Funk ages 16+

Tuesday 8:00pm - 9:00pm
Adv. ¾ Jazz Funk

Adv. ¾ Jazz Funk ages 12+

Tuesday 8:00pm - 8:45pm
Adult Hip Hop/ Jazz Funk ages 16+

Tuesday 8pm - 9pm
Adv. ¾ Jazz Funk ages 12+

Tuesday 8pm - 8:45pm
Fusion

Fusion

Wednesday 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Tutu’s & Tiara’s/ Tappin’ Toes ages 3-5

Wednesday 4:15pm - 4:45pm
Tutu’s & Tiara’s/ Tappin’ Toes

Tutu’s & Tiara’s/ Tappin’ Toes ages 3-5

Wednesday 4:15pm - 4:45pm
Fusion

Wednesday 4pm - 5pm
Elements Elite

Elements Elite

Wednesday 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Adv. ½ Tumbling/ Pom/ Trick ages 8+

Wednesday 5:15pm - 6pm
Adv. ½ Tumbling/ Pom/ Trick

Adv. ½ Tumbling/ Pom/ Trick ages 8+

Wednesday 5:15pm - 6:00pm
Elements Elite

Wednesday 5pm - 6pm
Adv. 1⁄2 Ballet/ Lyrical

Adv. 1⁄2 Ballet/ Lyrical ages 8+

Wednesday 6:00pm - 6:45pm
Elements Collide

Elements Collide

Wednesday 6:00pm - 6:45pm
Adv. ½ Hip Hop/ Jazz Funk ages 8+

Wednesday 6:45pm - 7:30pm
Tempo Tap Company

Wednesday 6:45pm - 7:45pm
Adv. ½ Hip Hop/ Jazz Funk

Adv. ½ Hip Hop/ Jazz Funk ages 8+

Wednesday 6:45pm - 7:30pm
Tempo Tap Company

Tempo Tap Company

Wednesday 6:45pm - 7:45pm
Adv. 1⁄2 Ballet/ Lyrical ages 8+

Wednesday 6pm - 6:45pm
Elements Collide

Wednesday 6pm - 6:45pm
Adv. ½ & ⅔ Jazz ages 8+

Wednesday 7:30pm - 8:15pm
Adv. ½ & ⅔ Jazz

Adv. ½ & ⅔ Jazz ages 8+

Wednesday 7:30pm - 8:15pm
Movement Tech.

Wednesday 7:45pm - 8:30pm
Movement Tech.

Movement Tech.

Wednesday 7:45pm - 8:30pm
Movement

Wednesday 8:30pm - 9:15pm
Movement

Movement

Wednesday 8:30pm - 9:15pm

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I contact Dance Elements?

Call Dance Elements at (406) 309-2288 or visit http://danceelementsmt.com/.

What city is Dance Elements in?

Dance Elements is in Kalispell, Montana.

What days is Dance Elements open?

Dance Elements is open on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday.

Does Dance Elements have evening hours?

Yes, Dance Elements offers evening hours. Monday: 3:30 - 9:30 PM, Tuesday: 3:30 - 9:30 PM, Wednesday: 3:30 - 9:30 PM, Thursday: 3:30 - 9:30 PM, Friday: 3:30 - 9:30 PM.

Does Dance Elements have a website?

Yes, you can find Dance Elements online at http://danceelementsmt.com/.