Factory Street Dance Studio

In this class we will explore ballet, modern, and jazz techniques.

Jazz 101 will introduce adult movers to Jazz techniques through multiple lenses. This class will move at a relaxed pace that will allow movers to experiment and try new styles of movement in a way that works for their bodies. No experience necessary! This class INTRODUCES the basics from multiple avenues of Jazz dance. Please wear comfortable clothing that you can move in!

Modern 101 will introduce adult movers to Modern technique through multiple lenses. We will explore the fundamentals of Modern dance through technique exercises and improvisation. Students will be guided safely through exercises that involve bearing weight on their hands, inverting (dropping their heads below their heart), and finding their center of gravity. This class will move at a relaxed pace that will allow movers to experiment and try new styles of movement in a way that works for their bodies. No experience necessary! This class INTRODUCES the basics from multiple avenues of Modern dance. Please wear comfortable clothing that you can move in!

You will learn basic salsa steps, explore body movement, and take home video recaps of simple choreography to practice. Partners are not required but are welcome. Dance will be done as a community with one another.

This class introduces students to the vibrant Ghanaian dance traditions of Kpanlogo and Gawu, with an exploration of the foundational movements of Adowa (If time allows). Students will deepen their understanding of these dances through storytelling, musicality and movement practices. Emphasis will also be placed on rhythm, as well as the social and cultural contexts of each dance style, to foster both technical skill and expressive performance.

Join instructor Sarah Ramey for a weekly dance class designed for adults over 50! This class cultivates strength, flexibility, coordination and creativity through dance sequences that challenge the brain and body in a supportive, fun environment. No previous dance experience is necessary, and class can be taken seated or standing.

In this class we will work on introductory Tap exercises. This class is suitable for all bodies, ages 13+. No prior dance training is necessary. Attire: comfortable clothes that are easy to move in. No tap shoes? Not a problem! Try class in clean tennis shoes or socks before deciding to purchase a pair of tap shoes. Attire: breathable, form fitting clothes you can easily move in - leggings, shorts, t-shirts, tank tops, etc.

In this class we will learn the basic steps, positions, and vocabulary of Ballet. Barre and center floor work will help students become aware of and work on their posture, balance, coordination, strength, and flexibility. This class is suitable for all bodies, ages 13+. No prior dance training is necessary. Attire: breathable, form fitting clothes you can easily move in - leggings, shorts, t-shirts, tank tops; ballet shoes or socks.

In our beginner Swing Dance class series, have fun learning the basics of partnered East Coast Swing, alongside vintage soft-shoe tap dances like the Shim Sham. You’ll learn swing steps and technique as you refine your partner-dance connection with others; you can choose to lead, follow, or both. We’ll also explore the European and African roots of swing dancing, and how various swing dances evolved throughout the 20th century. No need to bring a partner, although you’re welcome to.

Private lessons are available at the discretion of the faculty.

Students in Composition are guided in the creation of original dances using play and creativity. Students learn all about the creative process, from cultivating and developing movement ideas to finding music and creating costumes. Students wishing to participate in the Composition must be enrolled in at least one technique class in Tech 3, 4, or 5. Composition is Factory Street’s performance group, which will perform regularly in outreach capacities around Athens County throughout the year, including presenting work at our Winter Dance Celebration.

Our Hip Hop classes are fun, high energy classes that cover the basics of hip hop, street dance, and techniques such as popping and locking. No dance experience is necessary to enroll in our Hip Hop classes.

Our Tap classes are a combination of the “hoofing” style of tap and traditional Broadway tap styles. Students will gain an understanding of rhythm, percussive movement, and basic to more complicated steps of the tap repertoire.

As a highly stylized dance form, Jazz combines high-energy movement and technical skills such as turning, jumping, and fast footwork. Jazz techniques include influences from Broadway, Latin Jazz, and West Coast style jazz.

Modern is a genre of dance that emphasizes not just form and athleticism, but expressiveness and creativity as well. Students learn many traditional techniques such as Humphrey/Limon and Horton, while being introduced to concepts of improvisation and composition.

Our classes in classical ballet technique are a blend of Vaganova (Russian) and Cecchetti (Italian) techniques, with an emphasis on line, anatomically correct form, strength, and flexibility. As our students progress to more advanced levels, instruction en pointe is offered to dancers who exhibit exceptional strength and technique.

These classes are designed to introduce young students to fundamental dance technique skills they will apply in various genres. These classes will provide more of a technical challenge than Dance Fundamentals classes.

We use creative movement and play to teach a basic understanding of dance class procedures. These fundamentals prepare students for more challenging classes.

These are 90 minute classes. Given the careful planning that it will take to manage dancers in our spaces, we will not be able to allow any late registrations or payments.

These are 60 minute classes. Given the careful planning that it will take to manage dancers in our spaces, we will not be able to allow any late registrations or payments.

These are 30 minute classes. Given the careful planning that it will take to manage dancers in our spaces, we will not be able to allow any late registrations or payments.

A conditioning class for Tech 4a, 4b, and 5 students, focusing on flexibility and building strength for dance.

A class focused on the art of dance composition, suitable for students in Tech 3, 4a, 4b, and 5.

Invitation Only

Invitation Only class designed to prepare dancers for pointe work, focusing on strength and technique.

Invitation Only

Invitation Only class for advanced dancers focusing on pointe technique and performance.

Invitation Only

Invitation Only class focusing on advanced dance concepts and performance readiness for students.

Must be enrolled in Kindergarten or higher

Must be enrolled in Kindergarten or higher. This class focuses on tap technique for ages 5-7.

Must be enrolled in Kindergarten or higher

Must be enrolled in Kindergarten or higher. This class focuses on fundamental dance technique for ages 5-7.

These are 30 minute classes that cost $100 for the 14 week semester. This is split into four payments of $25 on the first of each month.

These classes cost $85 for a 6 week session. This is split into two payments of $42.50 on the first of each month. There are two 6 week sessions during each 14 week semester.

These are 90 minute classes that cost $205 for the 14 week semester. This will be split into 4 payments of $51.25 on the first of each month.

These are 60 minute classes that cost $175 for the 14 week semester. This is split into 4 payments of $43.75 on the first of each month.

This class costs $75 for a 6 week session. This is split into two payments of $37.50 on the first of each month. There are two 6 week sessions during each 14 week semester.

The Capstone Program was developed to provide Factory Street dancers in 10th-12th grades with the opportunity to engage in a pre-professional choreographic or interdisciplinary arts project as the culmination of their education at FSS. Capstone dancers will be mentored in a pre-professional experience that will enable them to explore education and career options in the dance field and learn about diverse dance contexts outside of the walls of FSS and city limits of Athens. Capstone students typically create choreography collaboratively and are invited to combine other artistic skills with their dance project (i.e. visual art, dance videography, musical skills, etc.) High School Capstone students generate fundraising money to support at least one Capstone trip outside of Athens to perform, explore surrounding colleges and universities, and participate in pre-professional dance workshops or series of classes (such as the annual OhioDance Festival) to expose them to the “next step” in their dance education after graduation. Two semesters of Composition are required prior to joining Capstone, and students in Capstone must maintain at least two technique classes per semester.

The Teen/Adult class is available for $85, covering a 6 week session. Due to the meticulous planning required for dancer management within our facilities, late registrations or payments will not be accepted.

Dance Fundamentals is a class offered at a price of $75 for a 6 week session. The careful planning involved in managing dancers in our spaces means that no late registrations or payments will be allowed for this offering.

Dance Fundamentals is a 6 week session

Dance Fundamentals is a 6 week session for ages 3-5, focusing on basic dance techniques and movement exploration.

These classes are on a 6 week session

An introductory tap dance class for teens and adults (13+) on a 6 week session.

Dance Fundamentals is a 6 week session

These classes are on a 6 week session

A dance class exploring African dance techniques for teens and adults (13+) on a 6 week session.

These classes are on a 6 week session

A seated dance class designed for older adults (50+) on a 6 week session.

These classes are on a 6 week session

A partnered swing dance class for teens and adults (13+) on a 6 week session.

These classes are on a 6 week session

A standing dance class designed for older adults (50+) on a 6 week session.

These classes are on a 6 week session

An introductory ballet class for teens and adults (13+) on a 6 week session.

This summer camp costs $250 per week for 6-12 year olds.

This summer camp costs $125 per week for 3-5 year olds.