Backstage Dance Connection

At Backstage Dance Connection, our upper-level classes push dancers and tumblers to grow both in artistry and technique. Students train in Jazz, Contemporary, Musical Theatre, Hip-Hop, Tumbling, and more. Each style offers unique opportunities for expression and mastery. Guided by experienced instructors, dancers receive personalized feedback that strengthens performance quality and helps refine their skills at a deeper level.

At Backstage Dance Connection, our upper-level classes push dancers and tumblers to grow both in artistry and technique. Students train in Jazz, Contemporary, Musical Theatre, Hip-Hop, Tumbling, and more. Each style offers unique opportunities for expression and mastery. Guided by experienced instructors, dancers receive personalized feedback that strengthens performance quality and helps refine their skills at a deeper level.

At Backstage Dance Connection, our upper-level classes push dancers and tumblers to grow both in artistry and technique. Students train in Jazz, Contemporary, Musical Theatre, Hip-Hop, Tumbling, and more. Each style offers unique opportunities for expression and mastery. Guided by experienced instructors, dancers receive personalized feedback that strengthens performance quality and helps refine their skills at a deeper level.

At Backstage Dance Connection, our upper-level classes push dancers and tumblers to grow both in artistry and technique. Students train in Jazz, Contemporary, Musical Theatre, Hip-Hop, Tumbling, and more. Each style offers unique opportunities for expression and mastery. Guided by experienced instructors, dancers receive personalized feedback that strengthens performance quality and helps refine their skills at a deeper level.

At Backstage Dance Connection, our upper-level classes push dancers and tumblers to grow both in artistry and technique. Students train in Jazz, Contemporary, Musical Theatre, Hip-Hop, Tumbling, and more. Each style offers unique opportunities for expression and mastery. Guided by experienced instructors, dancers receive personalized feedback that strengthens performance quality and helps refine their skills at a deeper level.

At Backstage Dance Connection, our program for ages 10 & up offers a diverse lineup of classes that develop both technical ability and personal growth. Students can explore Jazz, Contemporary, Hip-Hop, Musical Theatre, Clogging, Tumbling, and more - all in a safe, encouraging environment.

Students can explore the structure and artistry of Jazz and Contemporary, the dramatic expression of Musical Theatre, the athletic strength of Tumbling, and the high-energy style of Hip-Hop. Every class is built to encourage growth in technique, performance, and overall wellness - helping each dancer and tumbler step confidently into their full potential.

Students can explore the structure and artistry of Jazz and Contemporary, the dramatic expression of Musical Theatre, the athletic strength of Tumbling, and the high-energy style of Hip-Hop. Every class is built to encourage growth in technique, performance, and overall wellness - helping each dancer and tumbler step confidently into their full potential.

Students can explore the structure and artistry of Jazz and Contemporary, the dramatic expression of Musical Theatre, the athletic strength of Tumbling, and the high-energy style of Hip-Hop. Every class is built to encourage growth in technique, performance, and overall wellness - helping each dancer and tumbler step confidently into their full potential.

Students can explore the structure and artistry of Jazz and Contemporary, the dramatic expression of Musical Theatre, the athletic strength of Tumbling, and the high-energy style of Hip-Hop. Every class is built to encourage growth in technique, performance, and overall wellness - helping each dancer and tumbler step confidently into their full potential.

Acro combines the power of athletic skills with the beauty of dance. In these classes, students practice movements like bridges, handstands, and cartwheels, all while progressing through a safe, step- by- step structure designed for their level.

Junior Jazz invites kids to step into an upbeat environment where style and personality shine. Dancers learn the fundamentals of jazz technique - footwork, rhythm, and musicality - while improving flexibility, strength, and control.

Our Junior Ballet program helps dancers ages 6-9 develop strength, posture, and confidence while learning the artistry of ballet. With an emphasis on alignment, coordination, and purposeful movement, students gain a deeper understanding of how their bodies work and why technique matters.

Junior classes in Ballet, Jazz, Contemporary, Hip-Hop, Clogging, Musical Theatre, and Tumbling are designed to inspire children ages 6-9 through movement, music, and motivation. These classes help young dancers and tumblers develop strong technique while building confidence and creativity in a supportive environment.

Our Hip Hop classes for ages 3–5 are high-energy, engaging classes where young dancers can let loose and express themselves through upbeat music and movement. Each class introduces age-appropriate hip-hop fundamentals with fun choreography, rhythm games, and creative activities that build coordination, confidence, and self-expression.

Tumble Tots introduces children ages 3-5 to the foundations of tumbling in a playful, structured way. In this one-hour class, students build strength, flexibility, coordination, and body awareness - skills that support safe and confident movement. Led by experienced instructor, each class emphasizes safety, proper technique, and encouragement.

Our Ballet and Tap Combo classes for ages 3–5 provide an engaging introduction to foundational dance styles. These upbeat, fast-paced classes help young dancers explore movement, rhythm, and musicality while developing coordination, confidence, and creativity. Tap instruction adds an imaginative, age-appropriate focus on rhythm and technique that kids truly enjoy.

At Backstage Dance Connection, our Early Elementary program invites children ages 3-5 to explore the joy of movement in a fun and encouraging environment. Through beginner classes in ballet, tap, jazz, hip-hop, and tumbling, students develop coordination, focus, and creativity while building confidence every step of the way.

a team that fuses all styles of dance

There are five different levels for tumbling based on skill level. Level 1: Learn many skills to introduce tumbling basics. Beginner trampoline skills will also be taught at this level. Level 2: For students with minimal tumbling experience that have mastered all or most of the skills from Level 1. Level 3: For students who have mastered a standing back handspring and a round-off back handspring. Level 4-5: For the elite tumbler who has mastered all or most skills from levels 1-3.

The child’s parent/guardian is able to participate in the class to help the children become comfortable with the class setting. This class offers an environment for children to developmentally grow, both individually and socially in a class setting. Additionally, activities will explore gross motor skill development and learning activities. This class is a pre-introduction to tumbling and is a great class to help transition your children into a tumbling class on their own.

Contemporary dance is a style of interpretive dance that embraces innovation, blending techniques from various genres, including classical ballet, jazz, modern and lyrical dance styles. Contemporary focuses more on floor work over leg work and pointe and isn’t restricted by the rules of traditional dance forms. Contemporary relies on improvisation and versatility and is characterized by freedom of movement and fluidity, letting dancers explore the mind-body connection and ideally evoking emotion in the audience.

Musical Theatre is a jazz-based class filled with Broadway style music and dancing. This class will incorporate the style of dance that is typically seen on a Broadway stage. This style of dance emphasizes learning performance skills, connecting with an audience, and facial expressions. This musical theatre class is perfect for dancers wanting to become more confident in other styles of dance, young aspiring actors wanting to expand their dance technique, or for children hoping to find a new found love for movement!

Clogging is a fun, high-energy, percussion dance, that is derived from Irish Hard Shoes, Dutch Cloggers and a hint of Tap. Clogging is performed wearing shoes fitted with metal “jingle taps”. The dancers will learn how to rhythmically move their toes and heels to create musical sounds. If you are thinking country line dancers in white tap shoes and big can-can skirts, those days are over! Clogging can be done to Hip-Hop and popular music and boy is it fun!

Beginning at age 12 months to 2 years old, Mommy and Me is a developmental class focusing on Parent/Guardian and Child participation. The Parent / Guardian plays an integral part in class by providing comfort and modeling participation. The adult and child will follow along with the instructor of the class learning dances and various skills. This class offers an introduction of valuable lessons and skills such as listening, taking turns, standing in line, following directions and sequential order. This class offers an environment for children to developmentally grow, both individually and socially in a dance class setting. Additionally, activities will explore gross motor skill development and rhythm activities.

A high energy style of dance that focuses on technique and musicality. Jazz is a versatile dance genre that showcases a dancer’s individual style and originality. Jazz is energetic and fun, consisting of unique moves, intricate footwork, leaps and quick turns.

Hip-Hop dance is a very popular form of dance that incorporates street style dance with choreographed expressions and is primarily performed to hip-hop music. Because of how it was formed and how it’s practiced, Hip-Hop is considered a street dance, which means it can be done with or without a formal dance background. Whether or not you have had the resources to be technically trained in dance, you can master this style! Today, many classes practice elements of various Hip-Hop dances, often mixing them with more structured dance styles such as Jazz and various tumbling skills. Since Hip-Hop is such a broad genre, it gives students room to interpret movements in various ways. Although Hip-Hop classes are fast-paced and challenging, it allows each dancer to emphasize their creative rhythmic talents. Hip-Hop choreography at Backstage Dance Connection is kept to a policy standard that assures conservative movement that is appropriate to all audiences. All movement will be modest and age appropriate and all music will be free of questionable lyrics. Hip-Hop is a fast-paced class focused on body isolations, popping, locking, break dance style floor work. Self-confidence, swag/attitude, and musicality are a main focus.

This class combines ballet and tap dance styles. The students will learn dances in both styles to help them prepare for all styles of dances as they grow and get older. Ballet teaches the basic ballet skills using methods designed for young imaginative minds and bodies. Students are given the opportunity to move, stretch, and improve self-confidence while being introduced to basic ballet concepts, body alignment, posture, locomotive skills, as well as develop self-expression through creative movement. Even at young ages, the dancers will learn proper ballet terminology such as “plie” and “releve” as well as proper dance positions. Tap dance is performed wearing shoes fitted with metal taps. The dancers will learn how to rhythmically tap their toes and heels to create musical sounds. Tap dance teaches the dancers how to use the taps on their shoes to create sounds with syncopation and improvisation.

Acro dance incorporates fluid movements of dance with the difficult tricks from acrobatics. Dancers not only learn how to execute each move with strength, flexibility, and technique, but also learn how to incorporate it into a dance routine. Acro dance gives dancers a foundation to build flexibility, coordination, strength, as well as control of their body. Acro is a great creative outlet for their feelings and self-expression. They will be able to express themselves through movement and learn how to channel their energy into positivity. Acro dance allows kids to work in teams and helps to develop and build their self-confidence.

Preschool Classes give children ages 18 months - 2 years the chance to grow through active, imaginative play. Early dance and tumbling activities help little ones strengthen balance, coordination, and motor skills, laying the groundwork for lifelong physical development. With gentle guidance from our caring instructors, children gain body awareness, self-control, and the confidence to move with purpose.

The child’s parent/guardian is able to participate in the class to help the children become comfortable with the class setting. This class offers an environment for children to developmentally grow, both individually and socially in a class setting. Additionally, activities will explore gross motor skill development and learning activities. This class is a pre-introduction to tumbling and is a great class to help transition your children into a tumbling class on their own. The children will love finishing the class jumping into our foam pit!

Tap dance is performed wearing shoes fitted with metal taps. The dancers will learn how to rhythmically tap their toes and heels to create musical sounds. Tap dance teaches the dancers how to use the taps on their shoes to create sounds with syncopation and improvisation.

Hip-Hop dance is a very popular form of dance that incorporates street style dance with choreographed expressions and is primarily performed to hip-hop music. Because of how it was formed and how it’s practiced, Hip-Hop is considered a street dance, which means it can be done with or without a formal dance background.

This class combines ballet and tap dance styles. The students will learn dances in both styles to help them prepare for all styles of dances as they grow and get older. Ballet teaches the basic ballet skills using methods designed for young imaginative minds and bodies. Students are given the opportunity to move, stretch, and improve self-confidence while being introduced to basic ballet concepts, body alignment, posture, locomotive skills, as well as develop self-expression through creative movement. Even at young ages, the dancers will learn proper ballet terminology such as “plie” and “releve” as well as proper dance positions. Tap dance is performed wearing shoes fitted with metal taps. The dancers will learn how to rhythmically tap their toes and heels to create musical sounds. Tap dance teaches the dancers how to use the taps on their shoes to create sounds with syncopation and improvisation.

At Backstage Dance Connection, our program for ages 10 & up offers a diverse lineup of classes that develop both technical ability and personal growth. Students can explore Jazz, Contemporary, Hip-Hop, Musical Theatre, Clogging, Tumbling, and more - all in a safe, encouraging environment.

Focuses on fundamental tumbling skills for beginners and intermediate students. Covers foundational movements like forward rolls, backward rolls, and cartwheels. Builds a strong base for more advanced acrobatic techniques.

Acro dance incorporates fluid movements of dance with the difficult tricks from acrobatics. Dancers not only learn how to execute each move with strength, flexibility, and technique, but also learn how to incorporate it into a dance routine. Acro dance gives dancers a foundation to build flexibility, coordination, strength, as well as control of their body. Acro is a great creative outlet for their feelings and self-expression.

Our boys ONLY hip-hop class is high-energy, fun-filled sessions where young boys can let loose and express themselves through movement and music. With a focus on musicality, self-expression, and performance skills, dancers explore the exciting world of hip hop in a supportive and encouraging environment.

Preschool Classes give children ages 18 months - 2 years the chance to grow through active, imaginative play. Early dance and tumbling activities help little ones strengthen balance, coordination, and motor skills, laying the groundwork for lifelong physical development. With gentle guidance from our caring instructors, children gain body awareness, self-control, and the confidence to move with purpose.

Beginning at age 18 months to 2 years old, Mommy and Me is a developmental class focusing on Parent/Guardian and Child participation. The Parent / Guardian plays an integral part in class by providing comfort and modeling participation. The adult and child will follow along with the instructor of the class learning dances and various skills. This class offers an introduction of valuable lessons and skills such as listening, taking turns, standing in line, following directions and sequential order. This class offers an environment for children to developmentally grow, both individually and socially in a dance class setting. Additionally, activities will explore gross motor skill development and rhythm activities. This class is a pre-introduction to dance and is a great class to help transition your children into a dance class on their own.

Hip-Hop dance is a very popular form of dance that incorporates street style dance with choreographed expressions and is primarily performed to hip-hop music. Because of how it was formed and how it’s practiced, Hip-Hop is considered a street dance, which means it can be done with or without a formal dance background.

At Backstage Dance Connection, our program for ages 10 & up offers a diverse lineup of classes that develop both technical ability and personal growth. Students can explore Jazz, Contemporary, Hip-Hop, Musical Theatre, Clogging, Tumbling, and more - all in a safe, encouraging environment.

A comprehensive tumbling program for a wide range of skill levels, from beginner to advanced. Progress through increasingly complex acrobatic maneuvers and techniques.

Contemporary is a style which stresses versatility and improvisation. It is an organic, expressive style where the dancers explore freedom of movement, allowing their bodies to freely express their innermost feelings and depict stories. The movement style ranges from sharp and fast to emotional and is performed to a wide range of music.

Clogging is a fun, high-energy, percussion dance, that is derived from Irish Hard Shoes, Dutch Cloggers and a hint of Tap. Clogging is performed wearing shoes fitted with metal “jingle taps”. The dancers will learn how to rhythmically move their toes and heels to create musical sounds. Clogging can be done to Hip-Hop and popular music and boy is it fun!

Tap dance is performed wearing shoes fitted with metal taps. The dancers will learn how to rhythmically tap their toes and heels to create musical sounds. Tap dance teaches the dancers how to use the taps on their shoes to create sounds with syncopation and improvisation.

A high energy style of dance that focuses on technique and musicality. Jazz is a versatile dance genre that showcases a dancer’s individual style and originality. Jazz is energetic and fun, consisting of unique moves, intricate footwork, leaps and quick turns.

A high energy style of dance that focuses on technique and musicality. Jazz is a versatile dance genre that showcases a dancer’s individual style and originality. Jazz is energetic and fun, consisting of unique moves, intricate footwork, leaps and quick turns.

This class combines ballet and tap dance styles. The students will learn dances in both styles to help them prepare for all styles of dances as they grow and get older. Ballet teaches the basic ballet skills using methods designed for young imaginative minds and bodies. Students are given the opportunity to move, stretch, and improve self-confidence while being introduced to basic ballet concepts, body alignment, posture, locomotive skills, as well as develop self-expression through creative movement. Even at young ages, the dancers will learn proper ballet terminology such as “plie” and “releve” as well as proper dance positions. Tap dance is performed wearing shoes fitted with metal taps. The dancers will learn how to rhythmically tap their toes and heels to create musical sounds. Tap dance teaches the dancers how to use the taps on their shoes to create sounds with syncopation and improvisation.

At Backstage Dance Connection, our program for ages 10 & up offers a diverse lineup of classes that develop both technical ability and personal growth. Students can explore Jazz, Contemporary, Hip-Hop, Musical Theatre, Clogging, Tumbling, and more - all in a safe, encouraging environment.

Students can explore the structure and artistry of Jazz and Contemporary, the dramatic expression of Musical Theatre, the athletic strength of Tumbling, and the high-energy style of Hip-Hop. Every class is built to encourage growth in technique, performance, and overall wellness - helping each dancer and tumbler step confidently into their full potential.

Contemporary is a style which stresses versatility and improvisation. It is an organic, expressive style where the dancers explore freedom of movement, allowing their bodies to freely express their innermost feelings and depict stories. The movement style ranges from sharp and fast to emotional and is performed to a wide range of music.

A high energy style of dance that focuses on technique and musicality. Jazz is a versatile dance genre that showcases a dancer’s individual style and originality. Jazz is energetic and fun, consisting of unique moves, intricate footwork, leaps and quick turns.