Inspire Dance Centre

Ball Class - Choreography. New! Ball fitness class - The perfect addition to your team's conditioning. Engage and improve deep core muscles, improve flexibility and balance, while increasing overall dancer agility & stamina.

Adult Classes Rates for those graduated from High School. Account registration is required.

Adult Classes Rates for those graduated from High School. Account registration is required.

Whether you’re interested in strengthening your ballet fundamentals, adding a class to your repertoire or sharpening your skills to make your local dance team, this class is for you. In the Ballet class, dancers will learn ballet fundamentals including body placement vocabulary and movement. Dancers will work on turns, leaps, and strengthening flexibility exercises.

The Ball Fitness class is a unique training program using the fitness ball to enhance ballet technique. The results are remarkable and the areas concentrated upon are increasing muscle memory and flexibility, strengthening techniques, and aspiring toward longevity in dance. Ball Fitness 3 & 4 is taught by a certified instructor.

This energetic, fun-loving, popular style of dance uses an eclectic mix of music, from R&B to house to pop and teaches dancers hip-hop movements, musicality and technique while also working on rhythm, precision, and muscle memory.

This class involves using the dancers core and entire body strength. The student will develop flexibility from intensive stretching, balance, strength, muscle control, and above all, discipline and concentration. Some skill sets they will work on will be stand up from back-bends, in and outs, one handed cartwheels, round-offs, front and back limbers, front and back walkovers. This is not a typical gymnastics class, but rather a dance technique class we have developed to enhance dancers skills and abilities when performing dance choreography.

A high energy and performance/character building class that will incorporate dance techniques from all dance forms (ballet, tap, jazz, etc.), while also learning to improvise choreography and pantomime. Students will learn to sing the Broadway show-tunes alongside dancing. Students will fine tune their performance and stage skills while learning original Broadway and Broadway-inspired choreography. Must have one year of ballet and also be concurrently enrolled in both ballet and jazz.

These are upbeat and exciting classes. Tap is an excellent way to develop rhythmic skills and coordination. These classes will provide students with a strong understanding of tap foundation, terminology, timing and rhythm. Concentrating on proper execution of beginning steps through advanced technique. One or two dances will be learned during the year.

These classes build on jazz technique while stressing isolations, core strength, and flexibility. Level 4 is for students with previous jazz experience. Focus is placed on strengthening technique and further developing style. Jazz 5 will extend students' technical skills through center and progressions. Students will have a solid working knowledge of lyrical and jazz technique and considerable experience. These students will focus on development including extensions, jumps, turns and longer combinations. For the older dancer, this jazz class is coupled with lyrical moves and choreography that naturally utilize and extend their jazz and ballet technique. A concurrent ballet class is required to adequately prepare for further study.

Neoclassical is a 20th century ballet style that that expands on technique and emphasizes speed and athleticism. It retains classical elements like turnout, but reinterprets them with more innovative movement.

Most young ballerinas dream of dancing en pointe for years before they tie their very first pair of pointe shoes . We insist on proper readiness and skilled advancement before making the decision to allow a dancer to progress en pointe. Since this is highly individualized, the student is evaluated personally by the Artistic Director before progressing to pointe work. Many factors are involved in pointe readiness, including strength of the legs, feet and ankles. This class is designed to help students build the strength and alignment necessary for pointe work. It also helps the Director assess readiness, which lessens the risk of injury once students are dancing en pointe.

Contemporary is a blend of traditional technique with modern dance. In this class we explore the fundamentals of contemporary and modern dance. At first, we explore using the spine in a fluid motion, counterbalance through weight and body, contraction and release, and spiral of the spine all while creating effortless shapes rooted in ballet. Improvisational skills are also introduced, giving dancers a chance to investigate movement. At the advanced level, dancers material and vocabulary become vast and intricate and en pointe.

These levels require more commitment on the part of the student. The student must be secure in technique and the capacity to keep up in a fast-paced class, have proper body alignment, and an understanding of the dancers core and how it is used to achieve strong technical expertise. Pointe will be a part of each class, and the choreography will be at the highest level and designed to bring about a quick recall.

All of our ballet classes stress correct placement (body alignment), and proper classical ballet technique. At this level students will execute a full ballet barre and learn proper vocabulary for all steps taught not only at the barre but in the center floor. In the center they will learn the proper sequence of movement. They will learn adage, petite allegro, turns practice, and grande allegro. They will achieve self-discipline, self-esteem, and the importance of working together and showing decorum and respect for others. Pointe may also be introduced at the discretion of the Artistic Director.

The Ball class is a unique training program using the fitness ball to enhance ballet technique. The results are remarkable and the areas concentrated upon are increasing muscle memory and flexibility, strengthening techniques, and aspiring toward longevity in dance. Ball Intro/1 & 2 is taught by a certified instructor.

This combo dance technique class incorporates intense stretching with some basic tumbling skills accompanied with basic dance techniques. This class is not a typical gymnastics class. Students will enhance their flexibility, balance, strength, muscle control, discipline & concentration. Students will work on such things as splits, handstands, chin stands, elbow stands, regular and one handed cartwheels, back bends, and walkovers or as class abilities develop.

A high energy and performance/character building class that will incorporate dance techniques from all dance forms (ballet, tap, jazz, etc.), while also learning to improvise choreography and pantomime. Students will learn to sing the Broadway show-tunes alongside dancing. Students will fine tune their performance and stage skills while learning original Broadway and Broadway inspired choreography. Must have one year of ballet and also be concurrently enrolled in both ballet and jazz.

This style of dance uses movement to interpret the lyrics and emotions of music. Students will have a warm up focusing on core strength, flexibility, and movement of the back. The class includes floor work, progressions, and center combinations. Students will work on dance expression, body alignment and fluidity. This dance genre can only develop properly from a dancer who has sufficient ability and technique gained from previous ballet training, therefore this class is only offered to beginning ballet students. Concurrent enrollment in a ballet class is required to adequately prepare for further study.

This energetic, fun-loving, popular style of dance uses an eclectic mix of music, from R&B to house to pop and teaches dancers hip-hop movements, musicality and technique while also working on rhythm, precision, and muscle memory.

This class emphasizes the development of tap technique & terminology. The student will explore coordination, rhythm and timing within a wide range of musical accompaniment. Class begins at the “tap barre” and progresses to center floor combinations and repetitive exercises, instilling a strong foundation for the beginner and intermediate tapper.

This class incorporates traditional, Broadway and contemporary styles in a high energy, fun atmosphere. Classes introduce warm-ups, stretches, across the floor technique, center combinations and flexibility exercises set to the upbeat rhythm of contemporary music. Concurrent enrollment in a ballet class is required to prepare for further study.

Jazz: This class incorporates traditional, Broadway and contemporary styles in a high energy, fun atmosphere. Classes introduce warm-ups, stretches, across the floor technique, center combinations and flexibility exercises set to the upbeat rhythm of contemporary music. Lyrical: This style of dance uses movement to interpret the lyrics and emotions of music. Students will have a warm up focusing on core strength, flexibility, and movement of the back. The class includes floor work, progressions, and center combinations. Students will work on dance expression, body alignment and fluidity.

Jazz: This class incorporates traditional, Broadway and contemporary styles in a high energy, fun atmosphere. Classes introduce warm-ups, stretches, across the floor technique, center combinations and flexibility exercises set to the upbeat rhythm of contemporary music. Lyrical: This style of dance uses movement to interpret the lyrics and emotions of music. Students will have a warm up focusing on core strength, flexibility, and movement of the back. The class includes floor work, progressions, and center combinations. Students will work on dance expression, body alignment and fluidity.

Designed to prepare the dancer to go en pointe, this one hour weekly class develops and strengthen the muscles and ankles to ensure a successful transition to pointe shoes. Teachers are able to monitor assess the dancer's readiness through balance and strength tests.

This class maintains the format of the Ballet 1 classes, but at a more challenging level. Structured body conditioning and flexibility exercises are introduced.

These classes introduce dancers to the fundamentals of classical ballet technique. Each ballet class focuses on proper posture, body positions, and alignment such as pointing of feet, turn out and positions of the feet and arms while also building on ballet vocabulary. Class structure and discipline are also emphasized, and musicality and creativity are explored through small exercises in improvisation.

These classes introduce dancers to the fundamentals of classical ballet technique. Each ballet class focuses on proper posture, body positions, and alignment such as pointing of feet, turn out and positions of the feet and arms while also building on ballet vocabulary. Class structure and discipline are also emphasized, and musicality and creativity are explored through small exercises in improvisation.

The perfect class to introduce your Tiny Dancer to music through movement, while developing rhythm and a love for dance!

These classes are designed for truly beginner dancers ages 3-6 years old. Students age 3 take our Tiny Dancers class, Students ages 3-4 years old, take our Creative Ballet class. Students ages 5-6 years old, take our Primary Ballet class. Creative Ballet classes expose students to the joy of ballet through creative movement exercises done in an age appropriate way so they learn, with an introduction to ballet vocabulary and technique.

These classes are designed for truly beginner dancers ages 3-6 years old. Students age 3 take our Tiny Dancers class, Students ages 3-4 years old, take our Creative Ballet class. Students ages 5-6 years old, take our Primary Ballet class. Creative Ballet classes expose students to the joy of ballet through creative movement exercises done in an age appropriate way so they learn, with an introduction to ballet vocabulary and technique.

These classes are designed for truly beginner dancers ages 3-6 years old. Students age 3 take our Tiny Dancers class, Students ages 3-4 years old, take our Creative Ballet class. Students ages 5-6 years old, take our Primary Ballet class. Creative Ballet classes expose students to the joy of ballet through creative movement exercises done in an age appropriate way so they learn, with an introduction to ballet vocabulary and technique.

Ballet 6 students have the following additional classes available: Ball 6 (required), Pointe 5/6, Contemporary 5/6, Neoclassical/Contemporary Ballet 5/6, Jazz 5/6, Musical Theatre 3-6, Tap 5/6, Hip Hop 5/6

Ballet 5 students have the following additional classes available: Ball 5 (required), Pointe 5/6, Ballet 5/6 Variations (Jan '25), Contemporary 5/6, Neoclassical/Contemporary Ballet 5/6, Jazz 5/6, Musical Theatre 3-6, Tap 5/6, Hip Hop 5/6

Ballet 4 students have the following additional classes available: Ball 4 (required), Pointe 1/ Pre-Pointe - En pointe or on flat (8+ years old), Ballet 3/4 Variations (Jan '25), Jazz 3/4, Contemporary 3/4, Musical Theatre 3-6, Tap 3/4, Hip Hop 3/4

Ballet 3 students have the following additional classes available: Ball 3 (required), Pointe 1/ Pre-Pointe - En pointe or on flat (8+ years old), Ballet 3/4 Variations (Jan '25), Jazz 3/4, Contemporary 3/4, Musical Theatre 3-6, Tap 3/4, Hip Hop 3/4

Ballet 2 students have the following additional classes available: Ball 2 (required), Pre-pointe (8+ years old), Lyrical 2, Jazz 2, Musical Theatre Intro-2, Tap 2, Hip Hop 2

Ballet 1 students have the following additional classes available: Pre-pointe (8+ years old, by invitation), Lyrical 1, Jazz 1, Musical Theatre Intro-2, Tap 1, Hip Hop 1, Ball Intro/1

Intro to Ballet students have the following additional classes available: Intro to Jazz & Lyrical, Intro to Tap, Intro to Hip Hop, Ball Intro/1, Musical Theatre Intro-2

Primary ballet level students have the following additional classes available: Primary Hip Hop, Primary Jazz & Lyrical, Intro to Tap (6yrs+)

Creative ballet level students have the following additional classes available: Minis in Motion, Creative Hip Hop, Creative Jazz & Lyrical

Tiny Dancer ballet level students have the following additional classes available: Minis in Motion

Unleash your inner hero at Masked Marvels: The ultimate hip-hop adventure! Join forces with fellow dancers as you harness your superpowers on the dance floor. Get ready to move, groove, and save the day in style! Hip Hop.

Defy gravity and soar into the enchanting world of Broadway as we dance our way through the beloved hits of Wicked and explore the magical art of Musical Theater! Musical Theater.

The premier Pre-Professional Dance program at Inspire attracts a certain kind of student. You’re dedicated. You’re driven. You’re committed. You wouldn’t dream of doing anything half way. You dream about being the best. The objective of our program is to help you get there. Inspire Dance Centre Company pre-professional dance training program runs all year long and is designed to offer students an intensive, comprehensive course of study and experiences in dance and the arts that will prepare them for higher education opportunities, industry related requirements and expectations, and professional lives as performing artists.

We invite all of our intermediate level dancers in both the Young Dancer and Inspired Dancer Programs, to accompany our Company dancers to this years Dance Workshops & Conventions held at various locations in both Portland and Seattle. You may choose just one convention, or all of them! These are generally 2-day dance events where dancers are separated into large groups based on age and they will have classes throughout the day in many different genres of dance. Your dancer will learn a lot and have a really fun and memorable time for sure! The workshops charge an entry fee per dancer as well as any parent observer fee. It is a great way to experience a glimpse into the world of dance!

3 Day Intensive Ballet, Lyrical, Jazz, Contemporary, Tap, Hip Hop, Ball Fitness.* Ballet Levels 1-2 (or by invite) July 29th-31st (T, W, TH) 9:00am - 3:00pm. All students can expect to increase their overall strength and be pushed and challenged toward their individual dance goals by our highly skilled Inspire teachers and special guest artists.

Come take dance classes with us in Ballet, Variations, Pointe, Jazz, Lyrical, Contemporary, Tap, Hip Hop, Musical Theater, Ball Fitness, and more! Elevate your dance skills and have fun with Inspire Dance Centre's summer dance programs! All students can expect to increase their overall strength and be pushed and challenged toward their individual dance goals by our highly skilled Inspire teachers and guest artists.

Green? Pink! Are you ready to unleash your inner Elphaba or Glinda? Join us to see which POPULAR dance moves you like best in this combination jazz & Lyrical camp to the Wicked soundtrack! Jazz & Lyrical.

Bippity Boppity calling all aspiring ballerinas! An enchanting summer awaits! Join us this summer for a magical experience at our Cinderella Ballet Camp, where dancers' dreams come true! Ballet.

Come see the magic of The Nutcracker in this fun camp where dancers will hear the story of The Nutcracker, learn some of the ballet, and do arts and crafts all themed around this classical show. Meet all the Characters of The Nutcracker with a performance put on by our own Inspire Dancers!

Unleash your inner POP STAR! Are you ready to dance like a superstar? Join us for an unforgettable experience at our Pop Star Dance Camp! Lyrical & Jazz.

2-week Intensive - 6 Days Ballet Levels 3, 4, 5, 6 (or by invite) Ballet, Partnering, Pointe, Contemporary Ballet, Variations, Ball Fitness, Hip Hop, Contemporary.* Week 1: August 4th-6th (M, T, W) - 9:00am - 4:00pm. Week 2: August 11th-13th (M, T, W) - 9:00am - 4:00pm. All students can expect to increase their overall strength and be pushed and challenged toward their individual dance goals by our highly skilled Inspire teachers and special guest artists.