Brighter Days Dance Studio - Dance studio in Little Chute, Wisconsin
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1921 East Main Street

Little Chute, Wisconsin 54140

52 programs

About Brighter Days Dance Studio

Brighter Days Dance Studio, located in the heart of Little Chute, Wisconsin, was founded in August 2012 with a mission deeply rooted in faith. Led by founder Teresa Strenn and a team of passionate instructors, the studio is dedicated to nurturing both the heart and the art of movement, aiming to inspire dancers to glorify Christ through their artistry. Brighter Days offers a diverse range of recreational dance classes for students of all ages and skill levels, fostering creativity and skill development in a positive, faith-filled environment. The comprehensive curriculum includes dedicated classes in Ballet, Hip Hop, Lyrical, Jazz, Tap, and Contemporary dance. Musical Theater classes bring storytelling to life, while Barre classes blend dance technique with fitness. For the youngest movers, "Music and Movement" classes introduce foundational skills to three-year-olds, and the "Big & Little" class offers a delightful experience for walking one to two-year-olds and their guardians. Each class integrates meaningful lessons from God's Word, with a brief Bible or prayer time incorporated. Brighter Days Dance Studio is committed to fostering a supportive and engaging environment that encourages growth, confidence, and a lifelong love for dance and the performing arts, all while honoring God and His name.

Styles offered at Brighter Days Dance Studio

Programs from Brighter Days Dance Studio

52 programs available

Classes

Big & Little

This 30-minute class is for walking 1-2-year-olds along with their parent/guardian. During this class, we will change large motor & small motor activities every few minutes to keep the little ones engaged. Little dancers will be encouraged to follow simple step directions while listening to music/using props all while listening to fun-filled music that will make them smile. This is a non-recital class.

Music and Movement

This class is for 3 years olds. In this class, your student will learn fun ways to move to the music. They will learn basic beats and how to count while dancing. They will practice balancing, learning right and left, proper studio etiquette and personal space. The skills learned in this class will prepare them for a more structured dance class in the future. This is a non-recital class.

Adult Barre Class

Strengthen your body and uplift your spirit in this dynamic barre fitness class that blends movement with meaning. Start with energizing cardio to awaken your muscles and elevate your heart rate. Transition into classical barre to refine posture, build strength, and move with grace. Challenge your endurance with invigorating cardio barre, boosting stamina and confidence. Then, release tension and enhance flexibility through deep, intentional stretching. Finish with a moment of renewal—a brief Bible devotional reflecting on God’s Word—before stepping back into your day. Designed for beginners and intermediate levels, this class will revitalize your body, deepen your faith, and leave you feeling renewed and strengthened.

Sign Language (for ages 9-18)

The first half of the class will be learning the fundamentals of American Sign Language and conversational signs. The second half of class will focus on learning how to sign along with a song which will be presented to family and friends at some point before Christmas break and the end of the dance year.

Songs and Signs

For children ages 3-8 years old together with their heart, hands and voices will lift their praise as we worship the Lord with gladness together! Praise songs combined with ASL signs and vocabulary are a tangible way to interact with music becoming like a beautiful dance- a new way to experience & express the meaning of the song!

Shooting Stars

Shooting Stars is a jazz/hip hop style class specifically designed for individuals with disabilities/delays. Dancers learn a dance routine at a pace that best fits the needs in the class. This class will challenge your dancer to work on balance and mobility skills, in addition to memorizing movements for their routine, all at their pace. This class is energizing, uplifting and so much fun!

Advanced 1/2 Cheer and Dance

This is a class for dancers who are committed to working hard and trying new things. Continued stretching and practicing at home is a must at this level! Dancers will learn more advanced stunts and tricks as well as multiple cheers and chants. Our recital dance will include a cheer, tricks, stunts, and dance. We will spend time each week working on stretching and strength as well as improving and adding to our choreography. Stunts may include shoulder stands, liberties, pyramids, and basket tosses. Dancers must be placed by an instructor for this class. All dancers will be ages 13 and up unless placed by an instructor .

Intermediate 2 Cheer and Dance

This class is for students ready to perfect and hone their skills. Stretching and practicing at home is a must at this level! We spend part of each class drilling our technique which includes jumps and kicks. We build on the stunts and tricks from Intermediate 1 with the goal of refining and adding more. Dancers must be placed by an instructor for this class. All dancers will be ages 12 and up unless placed by an instructor .

Intermediate 1 Cheer and Dance

This class is for students who have mastered the skill set at the beginning level class. We will begin with stretching and strength as well as warm-up kicks and jumps and continue with technique. We add more advanced tricks as well as stunts to this level. Students will learn chants and a cheer (Bible verses) in addition to an accelerated cheerleading dance routine. During the recital, the students will perform a scripture chant and a dance number. Recommended for ages 11 and up unless placed by an instructor.

Beginning 2 Cheer and Dance

This class for beginning-level students begins with stretching and warm-up kicks/jumps followed by technique. We also work on cartwheels and round-offs at this level. We practice our Bible verse chants and learn teamwork and great classroom etiquette. Our recital piece includes a dance number and a cheerleading chant. Ages 8 to 10 unless recommended by an instructor.

Beginning 1 Cheer and Dance

This class for beginning-level students begins with stretching and warm-up kicks followed by technique. The recital routine will consist of both a cheerleading chant and a dance number. Our chants will be Bible verses and our dances, upbeat and peppy. Students will learn and recite scripture and work together as a team while glorifying God with their movement. Ages 6 to 8 for this level unless specified by an instructor.

Advanced 1 & 2 Tap

This class is for students that have mastered the skill set at the intermediate level. Class begins with a warm-up and then progresses with challenging tap steps, technique, and terminology. Steps they will learn may include: wings, double and triple times steps, traveling time steps, and faster combinations of beginning/intermediate level steps. Dancers must be placed by an instructor for this class. All dancers will be ages 13 and up unless placed by an instructor .

Intermediate 2 Tap

Dancers at this level will continue to build musical interpretation, use of space, and full-body integration in their tap work. Focus will include complex rhythms, syncopation, and traveling patterns. New skills introduced may include the full Shim Sham, rhythm turns, grab offs, introductory pullbacks, and wings. Dancers must be placed by an instructor for this class. All dancers will be ages 12 and up unless placed by an instructor .

Intermediate 1 Tap

This class is for students that have mastered the skill set at the beginning level class. Steps they will learn may include: single time steps, Shirley Temples, buffaloes, and faster combinations of beginning level steps. Recommended age is 11 and up with exceptions to instructor placement.

Beginning 2 Tap

This class will include a warm-up and focus on perfecting the basics in tap dance. Steps they will learn may include: Maxi Fords, buffalo, and riffs. Great class etiquette and teamwork will always be encouraged. Ages 8 to 10 unless an instructor says otherwise.

Beginning 1 Tap

This class for beginning-level students begins with a warm-up and then progresses with tap steps and terminology. This class focuses on teaching technique each class period. Steps they will learn may include: flaps, flap heels, back flaps, and cramp rolls. Recommended for ages 6 to 8, unless specified by an instructor.

Intro to Tap for 4/5 Year-Olds

This class introduces young dancers to basic tap steps in a fun, engaging setting. With a focus on coordination, rhythm, and listening skills, students will learn foundational steps like toe, heel, brush, spank, and shuffle, gradually building to combinations like shuffle hop step and ball change. Set to upbeat Christian music, this class encourages confidence, social interaction, and a love for dance.

Advanced 2 Jazz

This class is for those who have proven their dedication to and love of dance. In this class, we will work on technique and strength building for part of class, while our routine and warmup take the rest of our class time. Steps they will learn may include: triple pirouettes, barrel turns, switch leaps, and build on more challenging tricks as we develop our strengths. Dancers must be placed by an instructor for this class. All dancers will be ages 14 and up unless placed by an instructor .

Advanced 1 Jazz

In this class, we will work on technique and strength building for part of class, while our routine and warmup take the rest of our class time. Steps they will learn may include: triple pirouettes, barrel turns, switch leaps, and build on more challenging tricks as we develop our strengths. Dancers must be placed by an instructor for this class. All dancers will be ages 13 and up unless placed by an instructor .

Intermediate 2 Jazz

In this class, we perfect the foundations we have built already. We dedicate part of the class to working on technique. Steps they will learn may include: leap combinations, turn combinations, and double pirouettes. Dancers must be placed by an instructor for this class. All dancers will be ages 12 and up unless placed by an instructor .

Intermediate 1 Jazz

This is a class for those ready to push themselves to become stronger dancers. We will spend part of each class working on technique using drills, exercises, and the like. Some new skills they will learn may include kicklines, leaps, tour jetes, and chainé turns. We recommend ages 11 and up for this level. Instructor placements may vary.

Beginning 2 Jazz

At this level, children have a bit more coordination and confidence. We focus part of every class on technique and build on moves as we master them. Steps they will learn may include: single inside and outside pirouettes, chasses in opposition, the lindy, and kicks. We recommend ages 8-10 for this level. Instructor placements may vary.

Beginning 1 Jazz

In this class we focus part of every class on technique, while also including a warm up and recital routine. Some of the moves introduced may include the single pirouette, front chasse, pique, crossover, and jazz square. We recommend ages 6-8 for this level. Instructor placements may vary.

Intro to Jazz for 4/5year-olds

This class introduces young dancers to jazz in a fun, supportive environment. Children will build gross motor skills, learn to follow directions, and engage with others through movement and music. Each class includes light stretching, basic technique, and fun dance games. Steps they will learn may include: chasse, passé, and développé, kicks and turns. All activities are designed to build coordination, confidence, and a love for dance. Instructor placements may vary.

Advanced 2 Lyrical

This class, technique and strength building takes 30 minutes, while our routine and warmup take the other half of our class time. Steps they will learn may include: triple pirouettes, barrel turns, switch leaps, and build on more challenging tricks as we develop our strengths. An appreciation for expression, teamwork, musicality, and dancing for the Lord is fostered and honed here. Dancers must be placed by an instructor for this class. All dancers will be ages 14 and up unless placed by an instructor .

Advanced 1 Lyrical

This class focuses on building technique, strength, and challenging skills like triple pirouettes, barrel turns, and switch leaps. Students will spend time on warm-ups and routine work, while growing in expression, musicality, teamwork, and dancing for the Lord. Dancers must be placed by an instructor for this class. All dancers will be ages 13 and up unless placed by an instructor .

Intermediate 2 Lyrical

In this class we add the emotion and perfect the foundations we have built upon in previous levels. We will spend part of class working on technique. They will learn leap combinations and turn combinations. Though they may read like the same requirements as our jazz levels, they are not as the technique taught is a completely different style. Dancers must be placed by an instructor for this class. All dancers will be ages 12 and up unless placed by an instructor .

Intermediate 1 Lyrical

This is a class for those ready to push themselves to become stronger dancers. We will spend part of each class working on technique using drills and exercises. Some new skills we they learn may include: double pirouettes, attitude turns, and pique turns. Musicality and expression are key at this level. Improvisation is also introduced and encouraged. We recommend ages 11 and up for this level. Instructor placements may vary.

Beginning 2 Lyrical

At this level, children have a bit more coordination and confidence. We focus part of every class on technique and build on moves as we master them. Steps they will learn may include: single inside and outside pirouettes, chasses in opposition, compass and chaine turns, and kicks. Though they may read like the same requirements as our jazz levels, the technique taught is a completely different style. We recommend ages 8-10 for this level. Instructor placements may vary.

Beginning 1 Lyrical

This class introduces students to the lyrical style of dance. We focus part of every class on technique, while also including a warm-up and recital routine. Some of the moves introduced may include: single pirouette, front chasse, waltz step, and arabesques. We recommend ages 6-8 for this level. Instructor placements may vary.

Advanced 2 Hip Hop

This class is for those that have mastered the skill set at the Advanced 1 level. The class includes warm-ups, workouts and hip hop technique. We teach and expect improvisation, control, and expression on the stage. Dancers must be placed by an instructor for this class. All dancers will be ages 14 and up unless placed by an instructor .

Advanced 1 Hip Hop

This class is for students that have mastered the skill set at the intermediate level classes. This class includes warm-ups, workouts and hip hop technique. Steps they will learn may include: : glide, donkey kicks, footwork and the fish flop. Dancers must be placed by an instructor for this class. All dancers will be ages 13 and up unless placed by an instructor .

Intermediate 2 Hip Hop

This class is designed to perfect the moves learned at the Intermediate 1 level and add on some more challenging moves. The class will include warm-up routines, technique time, and exercises to help create better and stronger dancers. Attitude, precision, emotion are the skills necessary for this level. Dancers must be placed by an instructor for this class. All dancers will be ages 12 and up unless placed by an instructor .

Intermediate 1 Hip Hop

This class is for students that have mastered the skill set at the beginning level classes. Class begins with a stretch and warm-up. During this class, they will build off what they have learned in Beginning Hip Hop. This class will focus part of each class on hip hop technique. Steps they will learn may include: moonwalk, knee turn, tuts (hand work) and glides. We recommend ages 11 and up for this class unless placed by an instructor.

Beginning 2 Hip Hop

This class designed to perfect the moves learned at the Beginning 1 level and add on some more challenging moves. The class will include with a warm-up and technique time. Steps they will learn may include: The grinder, wave, and plank roll. Ages 8 thru 10 are recommended.

Beginning 1 Hip Hop

This class for beginning-level students begins with a stretch and warm-up. During this class, they will learn hip hop dance moves that fit with the latest trends. These sharp and hard-hitting dance moves will be fun. This class will focus part of each class on hip hop technique. Steps they will learn may include: b-boy, snake, and crossovers. Recommended for ages 6 to 8.

Pointework

This class is for Advanced 2 ballet students who have demonstrated the strength and maturity needed to begin pointe. Focused on barre work and strength training, it helps dancers develop the technique required for dancing on pointe. Placement is by instructor approval only.

Advanced 2 Ballet /pointe

This class is for students that have mastered the skill set at the Advanced 1 level class. The dancers at this level will participate in the pointework class AND a ballet class each week. We begin with a warm-up and pointework at the barre. We will have a strong focus on technique as we dedicate part of each class period towards improvement there. The students will be encouraged to challenge themselves and to fine tune the technique they learned in Advanced 1 Ballet while being en pointe. The students are encouraged to fully embrace the Christian music and live out the songs by dancing in such a way that tells the story. Steps they will learn may include: triple outside pirouettes, fouettés, and combinations. Dancers must be placed by an instructor for this class. All dancers will be ages 14 and up unless placed by an instructor .

Advanced 1 Ballet

This class is for students that have mastered the skill set at the intermediate 2 level class. We begin with a warm-up and stretch at the barre. We will have a strong focus on technique as we dedicate part of each class period towards improvement there. The students will be encouraged to challenge themselves and to fine tune the technique they learned in Intermediate 2 Ballet. The students will also be challenged to build up strength if they wish to pursue dancing on pointe. The students are encouraged to fully embrace the Christian music and live out the songs by dancing in such a way that tells the story. Steps they will learn may include:triple outside pirouettes, fouettes, and combinations. Dancers must be placed by an instructor for this class. All dancers will be ages 13 and up unless placed by an instructor .

Intermediate 2 Ballet

This class has time reserved for technique time. The students will be challenged to push themselves toward accomplishing larger movements and encouraged to fine tune the technique they learned in previous levels, all while learning how to dance as if they were dancing for the Lord. They will work on perfecting double pirouettes, chainé turns, changement and combinations as we also learn our routine. Dancers must be placed by an instructor for this class. All dancers will be ages 12 and up unless placed by an instructor .

Intermediate 1 Ballet

This class is for students who have mastered the skill set at the beginning level class. Each class includes a warm-up and stretch at the barre. We will dedicate part of each class to technique. Technique will also be accompanied by the combining of steps to complete a routine or different combinations. Steps they will learn may include: double outside pirouettes, cabriole, pas de chat, and leaps. Ages 11 and up are recommended unless an instructor says otherwise.

Beginning 2 Ballet

This class will include: A warm-up, stretching, technique and time to work on a class routine will fill the remainder of the class. Steps they will learn may include: ron de jambe, attitudes, and three-step turns. Each level is designed to build off of the ones below it. Class etiquette and teamwork is always encouraged. Dancers will be ages 8 to 10 for this level unless an instructor says otherwise.

Beginning 1 Ballet

This class may include a warm-up and stretch at the barre. We will dedicate part of each class to technique. Technique will also be accompanied by the combining of steps to complete a routine or different combinations. Ages 6 to 8 are recommended at this level but may vary per instructor placement.

Intro to Ballet for 4-5 Year-Olds

This ballet class introduces 4–5-year-olds to basic ballet steps, focusing on motor skills, listening, and social interaction. Class includes gentle stretches, barre warm-ups, and fun ballet movements set to Christian music to build coordination and confidence. Children will learn foundational positions and steps such as chasse, passé, rond de jambe, échappé, battement, and developpé, all in a supportive and encouraging environment.

fitness

Classes at Brighter Days Dance are fun, exciting and beneficial to the physical, emotional and spiritual development of each child. We offer classes in jazz, ballet, hip-hop, tap, lyrical, cheer & dance, fitness and more!

cheer & dance

Classes at Brighter Days Dance are fun, exciting and beneficial to the physical, emotional and spiritual development of each child. We offer classes in jazz, ballet, hip-hop, tap, lyrical, cheer & dance, fitness and more!

lyrical

Classes at Brighter Days Dance are fun, exciting and beneficial to the physical, emotional and spiritual development of each child. We offer classes in jazz, ballet, hip-hop, tap, lyrical, cheer & dance, fitness and more!

tap

Classes at Brighter Days Dance are fun, exciting and beneficial to the physical, emotional and spiritual development of each child. We offer classes in jazz, ballet, hip-hop, tap, lyrical, cheer & dance, fitness and more!

hip-hop

Classes at Brighter Days Dance are fun, exciting and beneficial to the physical, emotional and spiritual development of each child. We offer classes in jazz, ballet, hip-hop, tap, lyrical, cheer & dance, fitness and more!

ballet

Classes at Brighter Days Dance are fun, exciting and beneficial to the physical, emotional and spiritual development of each child. We offer classes in jazz, ballet, hip-hop, tap, lyrical, cheer & dance, fitness and more!

jazz

Classes at Brighter Days Dance are fun, exciting and beneficial to the physical, emotional and spiritual development of each child. We offer classes in jazz, ballet, hip-hop, tap, lyrical, cheer & dance, fitness and more!

Workshops

Ballet Technique for Intermediate & Advanced Dancers

This workshop will offer a variety of intensive classes working on different areas of movement. We will focus on strengthening, balance, jumps, turns, arms, and center work. Each class will have floor warm-ups, barre, center exercises, and an allegro & adagio combination. The focus of this technique class is on ballet, but all genres are welcome to participate. This is a NON-recital class.


Frequently Asked Questions

How do I contact Brighter Days Dance Studio?

Call Brighter Days Dance Studio at (920) 759-5659 or visit http://brighterdaysdance.com/.

What is Brighter Days Dance Studio's phone number?

Brighter Days Dance Studio's phone number is (920) 759-5659.

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What city is Brighter Days Dance Studio in?

Brighter Days Dance Studio is in Little Chute, Wisconsin.

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Yes, you can find Brighter Days Dance Studio online at http://brighterdaysdance.com/.