Columbia Dance Center

Repertoire classes involve learning and performing existing choreographic works from various dance pieces, often focusing on style, technique, and historical context.

Ballet class with Becky Moore, part of the Level 4 Intensive program.

Conditioning in dance refers to exercises designed to improve a dancer's strength, stamina, flexibility, and overall physical readiness for demanding movement.

Pilates is a physical fitness system developed by Joseph Pilates in the early 20th century. It focuses on core strength, flexibility, and body awareness through controlled movements.

Partnering is a dance technique that involves two or more dancers working together to create complex movements and lifts, requiring trust, communication, and synchronization.

Contemporary dance class with Lauren Flower, part of the Level 4 Intensive program.

Conditioning class with Maranda Jory & Amara Malcom for week 1 and Josh Murry for week 2, part of the Level 4 Intensive program.

Ballet is a classical dance form that originated in the Italian Renaissance and was further developed in France and Russia. It is a highly technical genre with its own vocabulary and set of principles.

An advanced dance class requiring three weekly sessions, focusing on Ballet and Jazz techniques to refine performance skills.

A higher-level intermediate dance class, incorporating Jazz and Ballet styles, with two weekly sessions focused on technique and performance.

A highly advanced dance class with three weekly sessions, emphasizing Modern and Ballet, designed for dedicated performers seeking mastery.

The highest tier of dance training, demanding five or more sessions weekly, focusing on Jazz, Modern, and Ballet for elite performers.

An advanced beginner or early intermediate dance class, requiring two sessions per week for comprehensive skill development and artistic expression.

A professional-level dance class requiring four weekly sessions, encompassing Ballet, Modern, and Choreography for highly skilled dancers.

These classes are taken by our ballet students (included in their ballet tuition), but are also open to dancers not enrolled in our ballet program For ages 12 and up with 5+ years of dance experience

These classes are taken by our ballet students (included in their ballet tuition), but are also open to dancers not enrolled in our ballet program For ages 10 and up with 3+ years of dance experience

These classes are taken by our ballet students (included in their ballet tuition), but are also open to dancers not enrolled in our ballet program For ages 12 and up with 5+ years of dance experience

These classes are taken by our ballet students (included in their ballet tuition), but are also open to dancers not enrolled in our ballet program For ages 11 and up with 4+ years of dance experience

Imagination and play continue to be key components in Creative Dance 5. However, in this class the amount of detail in the instruction steps up a notch as students are encouraged to respond to their teacher’s corrections and work with their classmates. It’s not just how high you leap, but what leg you leaped onto. It’s not just beautiful arm movements, but beautiful arm movements standing in a straight line with your classmates. Concentration joins the fun in this class.

An intermediate-level dance class for students ready to build upon fundamental skills. This class requires two weekly sessions to deepen understanding and enhance performance.

Creative Dance 3 is a gentle introduction to a classroom setting without a parent or caregiver present. While gross and fine motor skills are absolutely explored at this level (hopping with two feet together, walking on tip toe, flexing and pointing the feet), the emphasis is on exploring creativity within boundaries. Listening to our teacher, following directions, and having fun are at the heart of each class.

The fundamentals of ballet begin in earnest in this class designed for 6 year olds. Dancers get to stand at the ballet barre to practice their classical ballet positions. Proper alignment is emphasized and attention to detail is front and center. The teachers’ aim is to create strong technical foundations while continuing to foster a love of movement and art.

Listening, working in a group, and following directions are woven into a class of rhythm, games, and creativity. Your little dancer won’t even know how hard he/she is working amidst the fast-paced fun of this class. They will count along to the music and practice holding onto multiple instructions at once as they participate in obstacle courses and embrace their natural creativity in games and free dance.

A beginner-level dance class designed for students exploring foundational techniques. This class meets once a week, focusing on introductory movements and concepts.

These classes are taken by our ballet students (included in their ballet tuition), but are also open to dancers not enrolled in our ballet program For ages 10 and up with 3+ years of dance experience

These classes are taken by our ballet students (included in their ballet tuition), but are also open to dancers not enrolled in our ballet program For ages 9 and up with 2+ years of dance experience

This intensive is for Columbia Dance students who were enrolled in Level 5 during the 2043-2025 School Year.  New Students are welcome- please call or email to set up a placement class. DAILY SCHEDULE 9:15-10:45am Ballet with Laura Branfield 11:00am-12:00pm Pointe with Laura Branfield 12:30-1:30pm Conditioning with Maranda Jory & Amara Malcom week 1 & Josh Murry week 2 2:15-3:30pm Contemporary with Lauren Flower

This intensive is for Columbia Dance students who were enrolled in Level 3 during the 2024-2025 School Year.  New Students are welcome- please call or email to set up a placement class. DAILY SCHEDULE 10:00am-12:00pm Ballet with Becky Moore 12:45-2:00pm Contemporary with Lauren Flower 2:15-3:15pm Conditioning with Maranda Jory & Amara Malcom week 1 & Josh Murry week 2

This intensive is for Columbia Dance students who were enrolled in Level 4 during the 2024-2025 School Year.  New Students are welcome- please call or email to set up a placement class. DAILY SCHEDULE 9:15-10:45am Ballet with Maranda Jory week 1 & Carlyn Hudson week 2 11:00am-12:00pm Pointe with Maranda Jory week 1 & Carlyn Hudson week 2 12:45-2:00pm Contemporary with Lauren Flower 2:15-3:15pm Conditioning with Maranda Jory & Amara Malcom week 1 & Josh Murry week 2

New Students call or email to set up a placement class. DAILY SCHEDULE WEEK 1 9:30-11:15am Ballet with Nicole Cisler 11:30am-12:15pm Pilates with Amara Malcom 12:45-1:45pm Partnering with Jason Cisler 2:00-4:30pm Repertoire with Nicole and Jason Cisler DAILY SCHEDULE WEEK 2 9:30-11:15am Ballet with Lauren Flower 11:30am-12:30pm Conditioning with Josh Murry 1:15-2:45pm Repertoire with Carlyn Hudson 3:15-4:30pm Partnering with Josh Murry

Who doesn’t love a great movie?!  In this camp, each day will have crafts, games, and dancing inspired by one of your favorite movies, all while sneaking in some important life lessons.  We’ll explore what it means to be a leader with Mufasa, honor our emotions with the Inside Out crew, champion kindness and community with Moana, and let Lilo and Stitch teach us about “ohana.”

Let’s celebrate the animals we adore. From the barnyard to the sea to the rainforest . . . we will explore different ecosystems.  We’ll learn about the responsibilities of taking care of your own animal and the excitement of using your imagination to invent animals. Each day of camp will bring a new theme, new concepts to learn about, and new crafts and dancing to explore.

Aspiring ninjas, unite! This camp will teach us the most important traits that ninjas possess- confidence, control and self-discipline. Come explore the ninja mindset as we train our brains and bodies through physical exercise, martial arts skills, and SO many exciting obstacle courses. We’ll get creative with crafts and physical with dance and athletic challenges.

This Summer Intensive is designed for dancers ages 9-12 with 2-3 years of ballet experience. This program will feature daily ballet technique followed by repertoire class. The program will culminate with a performance!

This Summer Intensive is designed for dancers ages 6-10 with 0-1 year of ballet experience. Divided into two levels, it is a great place to try ballet for the very first time or to improve on the skills you already have. This program will feature ballet technique and jazz dance!

15 hours of dance in 1 week! This Summer Intensive is designed for dancers ages 9-12 with 2-3 years of ballet experience.  Current Columbia dance students who were enrolled in Levels 1B or 2 for the 2024-2025 School Year are highly encouraged to enroll in this camp. This program will feature daily ballet technique followed by repertoire class. The program will culminate with a performance!

15 hours of dance in 1 week! This Summer Intensive is designed for dancers ages 6-10 with 0-1 year of ballet experience.  Divided into two levels, it is a great place to try ballet for the very first time or to improve on the skills you already have.  Current Columbia Dance students who were enrolled in Pre-Ballet or Level 1A in the 2024-2025 School Year are highly encouraged to enroll in this camp.  This program will feature daily ballet technique and a daily jazz class!