The Base Dance Center

Is by invitation only after attending our annual audition. The Company is for dancers wanting to gain performance experience and/or participate in regional & national dance competitions and conventions. Students must demonstrate a high level of discipline, dedication, attendance and skill in order to be considered for the company. If you are interested in more information, please send us an email.

Are by invitation only. Select classes were created for our experienced Company dancers looking to advance their skills. Select dancers are self sufficient, disciplined and hard working.

Exclusive to The Base, Base Blend class is a Select level class for dancers ages 10+ who have a strong background in ballet and other technical styles. This 1 hour and 15 minute class is convention style and focuses solely on choreography. On any given week dancers may see a variety of instructors and get to work on jazz, contemporary, lyrical, musical theatre and fusion choreography. This class will also have video options. Dancers who register for this class must also be taking ballet and technique in order to keep up with the foundations needed for this class. Dancers may add other weekly ballroom, jazz and contemporary classes for additional training in your favorite styles.

New and exclusive to The Base, FlexFit combines flexibility, stamina and strength training specific for dancers. This class is great for an advanced dancer looking for further improvement in their technique as well as a beginner dancer looking to get started.

This class is a great addition for ballet students. The class will consist of traditional and conditioning ballet barre work to help strengthen technique and create a stronger foundation for dancers to excel.

Our non partnered ballroom classes focus on latin and traditional ballroom techniques.

This class is a fun performance focused and confidence building class. It includes acting exercises, basic jazz technique & singing. Choreography in this class is from the world of musical theatre, stage and screen.

Gives students an introduction to break dancing by working on the basics.

Practices regimented gymnastic exercises on floor mats. The class develops tumbling and balancing skills to help build strength, flexibility and agility. Students wanting to be a part of the company class are highly encouraged to partake in this class.

A fun, high energy class is for ages 3 to 5. It includes hip hop and tap. This class compliments our combo class. Together these classes will help form a well rounded young dancer. Fun Hop Select is by invitation generally for our Company dancers.

Is tailored specifically for 3 to 5 year old students is an introduction to both ballet and jazz. The class teaches basic technique, flexibility, correct body placement, class etiquette, terminology and choreography. Combo is a great start for our little dancers before moving onto our Combo Select or Level 1 programs. Combo Select is by invitation generally for our Company dancers.

Hip Hop is a modern and ever evolving style that is highly visible in today's pop culture. In this class, students will gain body awareness through dynamic and intricate movements set to contemporary music.

Tap is a rhythmic dance form where tap shoes are used as an instrument. Tap encourages strong rhythm, timing and musicality through the execution of detailed footwork.

Incorporates technique, coordination, flexibility and choreography. Jazz can be broad in variety including Broadway, classic, pop and lyrical styles.

Includes work on ballet and jazz technique to help strengthen all technical dance styles.

Lyrical merges ballet, jazz and contemporary dance techniques. Lyrical is performed to music with lyrics to inspire movements which expresses emotion. A great addition to students of jazz or ballet.

Contemporary emerged as a form of dance combining both classical and modern dance elements. As a technique, contemporary is very much a collection of methods and fusion of genres. A great addition to students of jazz or ballet.

This class is designed for dancers who are just starting their journey on pointe. Dancers will work on strengthening their feet and begin learning the basics at the barre. The class moves at a steady pace to ensure our dancers are working safely towards towards their pointe goals.

Once dancers reach a certain age and have attained a strong level of technique and skill in Ballet and/or Pre-Pointe class, students may join our pointe class. Similar to a ballet class in format, pointe class works the extreme tips of the toes.

Ballet is a classical, disciplined form of dance focusing on technique and precision of movement. Includes barre and center work to gain strength, balance, body alignment, flexibility and good body placement. This class is a good foundation for any dancer.