Destiny Dance Institute

Our exciting, age appropriate preschool program will develop motor skills, coordination and grace while fostering a love for dancing. Students will build confidence and a sense of achievement while building a strong foundation for future dance training.

Our exciting, age appropriate preschool program will develop motor skills, coordination and grace while fostering a love for dancing. Students will build confidence and a sense of achievement while building a strong foundation for future dance training.

Our exciting, age appropriate preschool program will develop motor skills, coordination and grace while fostering a love for dancing. Students will build confidence and a sense of achievement while building a strong foundation for future dance training.

Our exciting, age appropriate preschool program will develop motor skills, coordination and grace while fostering a love for dancing. Students will build confidence and a sense of achievement while building a strong foundation for future dance training.

Our exciting, age appropriate preschool program will develop motor skills, coordination and grace while fostering a love for dancing. Students will build confidence and a sense of achievement while building a strong foundation for future dance training.

Our exciting, age appropriate preschool program will develop motor skills, coordination and grace while fostering a love for dancing. Students will build confidence and a sense of achievement while building a strong foundation for future dance training.

Our exciting, age appropriate preschool program will develop motor skills, coordination and grace while fostering a love for dancing. Students will build confidence and a sense of achievement while building a strong foundation for future dance training.

Young children experience the love of learning through dance and music! Our exciting, age appropriate preschool program will develop motor skills, coordination and grace while fostering a love for dancing. Students will build confidence and a sense of achievement while building a strong foundation for future dance training.

Young children experience the love of learning through dance and music! Our exciting, age appropriate preschool program will develop motor skills, coordination and grace while fostering a love for dancing. Students will build confidence and a sense of achievement while building a strong foundation for future dance training.

Young children experience the love of learning through dance and music! Our exciting, age appropriate preschool program will develop motor skills, coordination and grace while fostering a love for dancing. Students will build confidence and a sense of achievement while building a strong foundation for future dance training.

Young children experience the love of learning through dance and music! Our exciting, age appropriate preschool program will develop motor skills, coordination and grace while fostering a love for dancing. Students will build confidence and a sense of achievement while building a strong foundation for future dance training.

Young children experience the love of learning through dance and music! Our exciting, age appropriate preschool program will develop motor skills, coordination and grace while fostering a love for dancing. Students will build confidence and a sense of achievement while building a strong foundation for future dance training.

Young children experience the love of learning through dance and music! Our exciting, age appropriate preschool program will develop motor skills, coordination and grace while fostering a love for dancing. Students will build confidence and a sense of achievement while building a strong foundation for future dance training.

Young children experience the love of learning through dance and music! Our exciting, age appropriate preschool program will develop motor skills, coordination and grace while fostering a love for dancing. Students will build confidence and a sense of achievement while building a strong foundation for future dance training.

Young children experience the love of learning through dance and music! Our exciting, age appropriate preschool program will develop motor skills, coordination and grace while fostering a love for dancing. Students will build confidence and a sense of achievement while building a strong foundation for future dance training.

Tap dance class for ages 6 and up, developing rhythm, coordination, and sound production through tap shoes.

Musical Theater class for ages 6 and up, focusing on combining acting, singing, and dancing for stage performance.

Jazz and Contemporary dance class for ages 6 and up, blending the energetic style of jazz with the expressive nature of contemporary dance.

Commercial Hip-Hop class for ages 6 and up, teaching current hip-hop styles used in media and performance.

Ballet and Pointe class for individuals aged 6 and up, focusing on classical ballet technique and pointe work.

AcroDance class for ages 6 and up, merging dance with acrobatic elements for a dynamic performance style.

Tap Tots is an exciting class for 4-5 year olds focused on developing rhythm, coordination, and musicality through tap dance.

Jazz Tots is a lively class for children aged 4-5, exploring the dynamic and rhythmic movements of jazz dance.

Pre-Ballet introduces young dancers aged 4-5 to the foundational techniques and grace of classical ballet.

AcroDance combines the artistry of dance with the athleticism of acrobatics, suitable for children aged 4-5 years.

Hip-Hop Tots is an energetic dance class for children aged 3-5, introducing them to the fundamentals of hip-hop dance moves and rhythms.

Pre-Dance is an introductory dance class for 3-year-olds, focusing on basic steps, rhythm, and musicality in a fun, engaging environment.

Creative Movement is a program designed for 2-year-olds focusing on foundational movement skills and artistic expression through dance.

DDI’s Intensive Training Program (ITP) is designed for dancers that desire to excel in technical and performance skills beyond what training one day a week can accomplish. Dancers attend class two to five times weekly depending on age and level. There are four companies within the ITP: Ballet, Jazz/Contemporary, Commercial Hip-Hop and Tap. All companies perform in two professional galas per year. The option to train in our Intensive Training Program and not perform is available. Our goal is to provide a sense of community and belonging while cultivating talent and good citizenship in our students.

Tap is an exercise of the feet and mind. Our program starts with the basics, continues to mastery and builds from there to complex phrasing. Timing, rhythm and stylization will be developed through classic and rhythm style choreography. These classes are challenging and fun, both physically and mentally.

Tap is an exercise of the feet and mind. Our program starts with the basics, continues to mastery and builds from there to complex phrasing. Timing, rhythm and stylization will be developed through classic and rhythm style choreography. These classes are challenging and fun, both physically and mentally.

Musical Theatre class at DDI brings Broadway dance styles and choreography from a number of different musicals, old and new. This is a dance focused class, but singing and acting techniques are also explored.

Jazz dance encompasses many styles: Broadway, Fosse, Contemporary, & Funk to name a few. Contemporary dance is a blend of many dance genres but primarily includes ballet, jazz, modern, lyrical, and commercial hip-hop inspired movement. At DDI, these classes will explore both Jazz and Contemporary techniques and choreography. Specific turns, jumps and leaps are taught in line with correct body alignment. Coordination, flexibility, musicality, endurance and control are also developed. Students at every level enjoy this dynamic style of dance! This class is a great compliment to ballet training. Students will perform in the Winter Showcase in December and the formal end of season Recital in June. This class is 1 hour long. All dress code items are to be purchased at the studio. See dress code items here.

DDI offers commercial hip-hop classes for ages 6 and up (and hip-hop tots for ages 3-5). Commercial style hip-hop dance is inspired by the many street dance techniques developed by the Hip-Hop culture.

The ballet program at DDI places emphasis on teaching proper ballet technique. Developing a strong technical foundation will enable the student to make continual progress. DDI does not sacrifice the education of a student to teach “a dance.” In order to cover all the elements of ballet the older students take a longer class. Students will perform in the Winter Showcase in December and the formal end of season Recital in June. Dancers working towards and in our Intensive Training Program take multiple weekly classes and are eligible to audition for our affiliated non-profit Ballet Company, The Wake Forest Youth Ballet. Only dancers training in our Intensive Training Program are eligible to be evaluated to train and perform on Pointe.

Company Acro – specific to dancers in the DDI Intensive Training Program. Company Acro classes do not perform in the Recital. Pre-requisites apply.

AcroDance is a beautiful fusion of acrobatic movement and traditional dance. It is not the same as gymnastics; skills are taught differently for the dancer to safely perform on a hard stage and in a way to blend artistically and seamlessly into choreography.

This class introduces broadway songs and dance styles from a number of different musicals, old and new. Acting techniques are also explored through a variety of theater games and fun activities. This class is high energy and a lot of fun!

This fun and LOUD class will introduce the fundamentals of tap and music. Boys and girls will enjoy the thrill of “making music” with their feet while focusing on building dance skills, learning new steps and counting music. Tap tots will improve the dancers’ coordination and musicality. Dancers enjoy the work with rhythm sticks that help them learn to recognize patterns. This will help them discover phrasing in the music as they progress in their development. Students will perform in the Winter Showcase in December and the formal end of season Recital in June. This class is 45 minutes long. All dress code items are to be purchased at the studio. See dress code items here.

Acro classes cover a range of basic to advanced tumbling and contortion skills. Also involved are conditioning and flexibility exercises. Students may also work on partner skills. Acro is great for improving a dancer’s strength, balance, agility, and flexibility. This class will have an in-studio skills demonstration for families to attend in December and will perform in end of season Recital in June. This class is 45 minutes long. All dress code items are to be purchased at the studio. See dress code items here.

This class helps the young dancer to build a strong foundation for future dance training. Dancers begin learning the fundamentals of ballet and body awareness. The classroom focus will be on technique, building a dance vocabulary, self-expression, and performance within the joy of a disciplined yet encouraging learning environment. This class will perform in the Winter Showcase in December and the formal end of season Recital in June. This class is 45 minutes long.

Jazz encompasses many styles: Broadway, Fosse, Contemporary, & Funk to name a few. Specific jazz turns, jumps and leaps are taught in line with correct body alignment. Coordination, flexibility, musicality, endurance and control are also developed. Students at every level enjoy this dynamic style of dance. This class is a great compliment to ballet training. This class will perform in the Winter Showcase in December and the formal end of season Recital in June. This class is 45 minutes long. All dress code items are to be purchased at the studio. See dress code list her e.

Hip-Hop Tots is a fun high energy class that lays a good dance foundation while introducing the students to a variety of Commercial Hip-hop styles. The movements and exercises will develop greater body awareness, flexibility, strength & control as well as musicality. The dance choreography will further develop musicality, style, and performance personality. Students will also be given an encouraging opportunity to express their freestyle movements, fostering their own unique style and building their self-confidence as the class cheers them on. From this exciting class, a student may continue to study Commercial Hip-Hop with a good base to build on, and they will have also have developed skills that will be helpful in other styles of dance. This class will perform in the Winter Showcase in December and the formal end of season Recital in June. This class is 45 minutes long.

The primary focus of this class will be pre-dance but dancers will also explore primary, fundamental elements of Acro dance for a small portion of the class. This class is 45 minutes long and will perform in the Winter Showcase in December and the formal end of season Recital in June!

Destiny Dance Institute’s 3-year-old Pre-Dance class is structured to develop motor skills, coordination, and grace while fostering a love for dancing. This dance class will introduce basic ballet technique and vocabulary in a fun and exciting manner. Students will learn ballet and jazz movements that will build their confidence and give them a sense of achievement. The skills they develop in this playful environment will lay a foundation for future dance technique classes.

This class is designed to introduce age appropriate classwork for the young dancer’s physical, emotional, and social skills. This dance class develops basic elements of expressive and creative movement, ballet vocabulary, and music. Primary objectives are geared toward inspiration, self-expression, creativity, and imagination. Elements of ballet are introduced and Young children experience the love of learning through dance and music.

For students desiring a more intense and rigorous study of dance, we offer an intensive training and company program.