Bobbi & Helen School of Dance - Dance studio in Virginia Beach, Virginia
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Bobbi & Helen School of Dance

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5277 Princess Anne Road

Virginia Beach, Virginia 23462

Opening Hours
  • Monday: 12:00 - 9:00 PM
  • Tuesday: 12:00 - 9:00 PM
  • Wednesday: 12:00 - 9:00 PM
  • Thursday: 12:00 - 9:00 PM
  • Friday: 12:00 - 9:00 PM
  • Saturday: Closed
  • Sunday: Closed
23 programs

About Bobbi & Helen School of Dance

Bobbi & Helen School of Dance, located in Virginia Beach, Virginia, has been a cornerstone of dance education since its founding in 1967, celebrating over five decades of inspiring a love for movement. This esteemed studio offers a comprehensive curriculum designed for all ages and skill levels, fostering confidence and a healthy, active lifestyle. Their diverse class offerings span fundamental and advanced techniques across Ballet, Pointe, Tap, Jazz, Lyrical, and Musical Theatre. The studio's dedicated faculty includes accomplished instructors like Jenna Porter, who brings 26 years of studio experience and a background from Old Dominion University, teaching tap, jazz, and ballet. Regina Kretzschmer, a 15-year veteran of the studio, leads beginner adult ballet and intermediate adult tap, also sharing her passion for ballroom. Kelley Powell Schlaepfer, a professional performer with Broadway, cruise ship, and theme park credits, also an owner, contributes her expertise, particularly to the Musical Theatre Department and tap. Bobbi & Helen School of Dance emphasizes precision, technique, and dance terminology, ensuring quality training and a well-rounded dance education. Special training sessions and private lessons are available to accelerate skill development. They are committed to nurturing young talent and providing opportunities for adult learners, inspiring dancers of all ages within the Virginia Beach community. Registration is open for upcoming sessions.

Styles offered at Bobbi & Helen School of Dance

Programs from Bobbi & Helen School of Dance

23 programs available

Classes

QUAD

(four people)

TRIO

(three people)

SEMI-PRIVATE

(two people)

PRIVATE

(one person)

SPECIAL TRAINING

Our Special Training classes are designed to improve skills more rapidly and help our students gain confidence by receiving instruction in small groups.

COMBINATION BALLET/TAP – 3RD YEAR

Our 5 and 6-year-old students are still learning the basics. In this one-hour class, these young students will continue to learn dance steps and terminology in tap and ballet.

Monday 5:30 PM - 6:30 PM
SPECIAL TRAINING

30-minute Private Lesson

Monday 6:00 PM - 6:30 PM
GRADUATE CLASS

In our 30-minute Graduate Class, our students who are eligible for graduation, focus on theory and dance terminology.

Monday 6:30 PM - 7:00 PM
INTERMEDIATE TAP AND JAZZ

In this 90-minute Intermediate Combination Class, students who have already mastered the basic steps and terminology, work on precision and technique.

Monday 6:30 PM - 8:00 PM
ADVANCED ADULT TAP

This one-hour class is for advanced adult tap students of all ages. Dance is good for the mind, body, and soul. Experts theorize that dancing is beneficial for our brains because it combines cardiovascular exercise with split-second decision making that taxes our neural network, forcing it to create new pathways.

Monday 7:00 PM - 8:00 PM
ADVANCED COMBINATION TAP/JAZZ

This 90-minute Combination Tap and Jazz Class is a fast-paced class for our most advanced dancers. We continue to focus on proper technique and dance terminology.

Thursday 5:00 PM - 6:30 PM
ADVANCED POINTE

Students will utilize previously learned ballet technique while working in pointe shoes. Each class includes barre exercises, center floor work and across the floor combinations. These exercises focus on strengthening the feet and ankles.

Thursday 6:30 PM - 7:30 PM
LYRICAL

Lyrical is a fusion of ballet and jazz techniques. Our lyrical class will begin in December.

Thursday 7:30 PM - 8:00 PM
SECOND/THIRD YEAR BABIES

This is a 45-minute class for second and third year students ages 3 and 4. In this class, children build upon the basic dance steps and terminology they have already learned.

Tuesday 4:15 PM - 5:00 PM
BALLET III

Our one-hour Ballet III class focuses on technique. This class is designed to strengthen and condition the dancer’s body with barre and center floor exercises.

Tuesday 5:00 PM - 6:00 PM
ADULT INTERMEDIATE TAP/BEGINNER BALLET

This 90-minute Combination Class is for adult dancers of all ages. The class begins with 45 minutes of beginner ballet to warm and strengthen the muscles. In the latter half of the class, our Intermediate Adult Tap students work on technique and tap combinations. This class can be taken as a full 90-minute combination class, or can be split into a 45-minute ballet class or 45-minute tap class. Dance is good for the mind, body, and soul. Experts theorize that dancing is beneficial for our brains because it combines cardiovascular exercise with split-second decision making that taxes our neural network, forcing it to create new pathways.

Tuesday 6:00 PM - 7:30 PM
INTERMEDIATE TAP AND JAZZ

In our Intermediate Combination Class, students who have already mastered the basic steps and terminology, work on precision and technique.

Tuesday 6:00 PM - 7:30 PM
BABY BALLERINAS

A 30-minute introductory ballet class for children 18 months to 3 years old. In this class, children are introduced to dance terminology and basic dance steps.

Wednesday 5:15 PM - 5:45 PM
SECOND YEAR BALLET/TAP

In this second year class, our 7, 8 and 9-year-old students will begin to enhance upon the basic dance steps and terminology they learned in Beginner Tap and Ballet.

Wednesday 5:30 PM - 6:30 PM
BEGINNER BALLET/TAP

In this Beginner Combination Class of students ages six through ten, students will begin learning basic steps and terminology.

Wednesday 5:45 PM - 6:30 PM
INTERMEDIATE BALLET, TAP AND JAZZ

In our Intermediate Combination Class, students who have already mastered the basic steps and terminology, work on precision and technique.

Wednesday 6:30 PM - 7:30 PM
ADVANCED COMBINATION TAP/JAZZ

This 90-minute Combination Tap and Jazz Class is a fast-paced class for our advanced dancers. We continue to focus on proper technique and dance terminology.

Wednesday 6:30 PM - 8:00 PM
ADVANCED BALLET

Our one-hour Advanced Ballet Class is for students age 12 and over. This class is for conditioning and strengthening as the intermediate to advanced ballerina enhances her skills.

Wednesday 8:00 PM - 9:00 PM

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I contact Bobbi & Helen School of Dance?

Call Bobbi & Helen School of Dance at (757) 490-2641 or visit http://bobbiandhelendance.com/.

What days is Bobbi & Helen School of Dance open?

Bobbi & Helen School of Dance is open on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday.

Does Bobbi & Helen School of Dance have a website?

Yes, you can find Bobbi & Helen School of Dance online at http://bobbiandhelendance.com/.

What is the best way to contact Bobbi & Helen School of Dance?

The quickest way is to call (757) 490-2641 or visit http://bobbiandhelendance.com/.

Does Bobbi & Helen School of Dance have evening hours?

Yes, Bobbi & Helen School of Dance offers evening hours. Monday: 12:00 - 9:00 PM, Tuesday: 12:00 - 9:00 PM, Wednesday: 12:00 - 9:00 PM, Thursday: 12:00 - 9:00 PM, Friday: 12:00 - 9:00 PM.