Vermont Performing Arts Foundation

Let your little ones wiggle, jump, and twirl their way through this fun-filled class designed to spark imagination and develop movement skills! In this joyful introduction to ballet dance, children will explore rhythm, balance, and coordination through playful activities, music, and storytelling. Guided by age-appropriate themes, each class encourages self-expression, social interaction, and creativity in a supportive environment.

Watch your little one jump, roll, and explore in this fun-filled class is perfect for young movers, blending creative movement, basic tumbling, and motor skill development in an engaging and age-appropriate way. Through playful activities, children will practice foundational movements that build coordination, strength, and flexibility. Join us for a class full of giggles, growth, and plenty of tumbles!

Take your dance skills to the next level with Bop & Hop, a unique class that blends the edgy, high-energy style of hip hop with the strength and flexibility of acro dance. This class is perfect for dancers who love to express themselves through rhythm while learning fun acro tricks.

Unleash your inner powerhouse with Acro Dance, where dance artistry meets acrobatic skills. This class combines elements of dance with athletic tricks. You’ll focus on building core strength, balance, and flexibility. With a strong emphasis on technique and safety, each student will progress at their own pace, mastering fundamental acro skills before moving on to advanced tricks.

Get ready to move and groove in this high-energy class! It combines the sharp, dynamic movements of jazz with the bold, freestyle vibes of hip-hop, creating an exciting blend of technique and creativity. Dancers will learn jazz fundamentals like leaps, turns, and isolations to upbeat, age-appropriate music.

Discover the strength, elegance, and power of movement through this dynamic class focused on Horton Technique. Known for its emphasis on long lines, full-body expressions, and dramatic shapes, Horton blends fluidity with precision to build both flexibility and power. This class will take you through a series of fortifications, lateral stretches, and deep lunges designed to develop core strength, enhance coordination, and increase range of motion.

Experience the art of storytelling through movement in our lyrical dance classes. Lyrical dance combines the technical elements of ballet and jazz where students will learn fluid transitions, controlled movements, and how to convey emotions through dance while building strength, flexibility, and artistry.

Get ready to move, groove, and express yourself in this high-energy class! Rooted in rhythm and infused with modern style, this class blends classic jazz techniques with contemporary choreography. You'll warm up with isolations, strength-building exercises, and across-the-floor progressions, focusing on turns, kicks, and dynamic leaps. The choreography emphasizes musicality, precision, and personal expression, encouraging dancers to bring their own flair to every combination.

Step into the rhythm with our exciting tap classes! Tap dance combines movement and sound, transforming your feet into instruments of music. In these classes, students will learn the fundamentals of tap technique, including steps, rhythms, and patterns, while developing coordination, timing, and musicality.

Discover the beauty and discipline of ballet! Our ballet classes are designed to build strength, flexibility, and grace while developing a solid foundation in classical technique. Students will learn essential ballet movements, proper posture, and alignment through age-appropriate exercises and choreography. Classes focus on barre work, center practice, and across-the-floor combinations to improve balance, coordination, and artistry.