The Dance Studio

One hour private lesson. Private lessons can be arranged through The Dance Studio in all styles of dance taught at TDS. They include one-on-one instruction from one of our extraordinary instructors for an hour. Private lessons are scheduled based on studio space and teacher availability and are for dancers enrolled in the current dance year.

30 min pointe class

2 hour technique class

1 hour technique class

When dancers reach a certain level of ballet technique they are able to take adagio-a partnering class with lifters. Many of the dads at the studio will be able to dance with their daughters when they reach this level!

Pointe is an extension of ballet. It is offered to students who have passed pointe evaluations and met the strength and flexibility standards required at TDS to safely support themselves on pointe.

A ballet class that focuses on building the proper body movement needed to perform ballet correctly. In general, half of class time is spent at the barre and half center floor. Barre work is necessary to initiate the fine movements of ballet repeatedly to establish proper muscle memory and prepare the dancer to be able to perform center floor using the proper muscles and technique for choreography. Center floor allows the student to use their technique training with choreography. A great foundation class for all styles of dance.

A ballet class using light, graceful, and fluid movements necessary for ballet that focuses on choreography and performing ballet away from the barre.

We believe that ballet is the foundation for success in all styles of dance. At TDS we focus on both the Vaganova and Cecchetti Methods. Our ballet instructors come from many different backgrounds and are able to pass on a vast amount of knowledge to the students. We feel it is important for students to be aware of multiple styles of ballet, so they are prepared if they choose to pursue a professional career in dance. Plus it’s fun and interesting!

Hip hop is an upbeat, power packed style of dance requiring strength and control. Our classes are influenced by breaking, popping and overall sassiness! It’s a fun, free flowing style that promotes creativity and boldness!

Lyrical brings the lyrics of song to life. It combines the technique of ballet and contemporary dance to create emotion. Lyrical is usually a slower moving style, but can also be very sharp and fast paced. Our students love exploring new ways to express themselves through this style of dance.

Jazz is an ever-changing art form that draws inspiration from music of today and jazz greats of the past. We teach an incredible range of jazz styles in each class from theatrical to jazz funk. We create high energy classes filled with turns, leaps, kicks, isolations and fluidity all while keeping a smile on the dancers’ faces!

We offer a combination of both rhythmic and broadway tap. Our focus is on the importance of musicality within the style and also the dance performance. Tap creates an awareness of beat, timing and rhythm. We love tap at TDS, we can’t stop our toes from tappin’!

This “continued” class allows students with dance experience the opportunity to build on their dance basics in ballet and tap at a more focused level.

An hour Ballet/Tap/Creative Movement class designed for 3–5 year olds. Dancers will begin to learn basic Ballet & Tap technique while being introduced to spatial and musical movements. Creative Movement introduces 3–4 year olds to the art of dance and spatial movement while fun dance activities allow the dancer to explore their space through musical movement.

Kinder/1st : 5 & 6 year s. Ballet and Tap classes.

Pre K: 3 & 4 year olds. Ballet, Tap, Creative dance classes.

45 min dance classes in Ballet, Jazz, Lyrical, Musical Theater, Technique, Hip Hop, and Tap throughout the week. Plus: Crafts, outdoor time and The Dance Studio t-shirt.