Class Descriptions and age recommendations
Little Sprouts Creative Movement class (Parent/Tot) - This class is for our youngest dancers! We combine Creative Movement and Tumbling in a half hour session that meets weekly over the course of the dance year and performs in our annual dance recital in June. Most little ones dance with a parent or grandparent in this class. A typical dance year runs 10 months (September - June). This class will require a leotard, tights and ballet slippers for girls and t-shirts and sweatpants for boys.
(available class days- Tuesday and Saturday mornings)
Preschool (age 2.5-4) - This class is for Preschool age dancers! Dancers sample a little ballet, tap and tumbling for a funfilled 45 minute class that meets weekly over the course of the dance year and performs in our annual dance recital in June. This is a great opportunity for young children to make new friends!
(available Preschool Combo days- Friday mornings, Friday evenings and Saturday mornings).
Kinderdance (Ballet/Tap/Tumble)- This class is for Kindergarden and Pre/K age dancers! Dancers sample a little ballet, tap and tumbling for a funfilled 45 minute class that meets weekly over the course of the dance year and performs in our annual dance recital in June. This is a great opportunity for young children to make new friends while learning dance basics.
(available class- Tuesday evenings and Saturday mornings
Elementary Combo - ages 6-8 Dancers do a little ballet, tap, jazz and tumbling in a funfilled one hour class that meets weekly over the course of the dance year and performs in our annual dance recital in June. This is a perfect way for young dancers to sample a few different dance styles to discover which styles they enjoy the most!
(class times- Friday 5:15 & Sat 11am)
Hip Hop & Tumble - ages 4-8 Dancers do 20 minutes of hip hop each week and 10 minutes of tumbling. This class meets a half hour each week and will perform a dance routine in the dance recital in June. This class is perfect from the young dancer who isn't interested in ballet and tap and has a lot of energy to invest into their movement.
(Thursdays 4:30-5pm) Girls & Boys
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Boys Hip Hop- ages 8-12. This class meets a half hour each week and will perform a dance routine in the dance recital in June. This class is perfect for boys who are interested in learning hip hop and having fun with the guys.
(Thursdays 5pm-5:30) Boys
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Chance to Dance! (Recommended for ages 5-10)
We are excited to offer an opportunity for neurodiverse students to dance and build a community! All of our classes are open to students of all ability but this class will be specialized and offer opportunities for confidence building, socialization and dance basics for students with special needs. We will use a lot of routines, repetition and meet them where their needs and abilities are to help them grow.
Lead instructor, Kelsey Rouleau has experince working with special education students and is excited to provide all dancers with a Chance to Dance!
(Tuesdays 5:15)
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Home school Dance-
(recommended for ages 5-12)
This program will be a great addition to your home school curriculum! Dancing is artistic and physical. We are offering Ballet, Jazz & Tumbling in a one hour / once a week class. Recital will be optional. Miss Lindsey has been a home school mom herself for the past 4 years!
(Ages 3-6) Tuesdays 10:15-11am
(Ages 7+) Tuesdays 11am-noon​​
Junior Level classes- These classes are for grades 3-6. At this age dancers start picking and choosing styles that they would like to study a little more. Each dance style has it's own dance class and will perform it's own unique routine in our June recital. We welcome all skill levels in these classes so don't be shy!
Junior Level dancers may take. Tuition is based on an hourly scale to keep classes affordable.
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Ballet (Thursdays)
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Jazz (Thursdays)
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Tap (Thursdays)
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Acrobatics (Thursdays)
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Hip Hop (Thursdays)
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BOYS only Hip Hop (Thursdays)
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Musical Theater (Weds)
Intermediate Level classes- These classes are for dancers in grades 6-9. Dancers are starting to take their dance experience more seriously at this level. At this age dancers pick and choose styles that they enjoy. Each dance style will perform a dance routine in our June recital. We welcome all skill levels in these classes.
Intermediate Level dancers may take. Tuition is based on an hourly scale to keep classes affordable.
- Ballet (Weds)
- Jazz (Weds)
- Tap (Weds)
- Acrobatics (Weds)
- Modern (Tues)
- Hip Hop (Weds)
- Contemporary (Weds)
- Musical Theater (Weds)
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Advanced Level Classes- . Advanced classes are for dancers grades 9-12. Dancers pick and choose dance styles that they enjoy. Each style has it's own dance class and will perform it's own unique routine in our June recital. These classes are more advanced but we welcome all who want to learn! Tuition is based on an hourly scale to keep classes affordable.
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Ballet
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Jazz Funk
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Tap
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Modern
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Contemporary
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Pointe
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Acro (Weds)
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Musical Theater (Weds)
Adult Jazz & Tap Class- Jazz for ages 18-99! (Tuesdays 5:45-6:45)
Pointe Class- Pointe is available to dancers who have teacher approval and meet a certain criteria. Dancer and parent will be notified if and when a dancer is ready to go on pointe. They must meet the proper criteria for physical readiness as well as displaying proper technique when dancing in ballet class. Please do not ask your instructor or your child's instructor to place them on pointe. If they have not told you that you or your child are ready, they simply are not ready yet.
TDG Dance Team- Dancers will be asked to join the team if and when ready through invitation.
Please look at the TDG Dance Team page for our criteria.
Dance classes are based on age and experience. At The Dance Garden every dancer is important whether they are here for recreational classes or competitive.
After school activities should be a place where children feel safe and can build confidence!
At The Dance Garden friendships are formed. We provide more than just dance classes. We do classes as well as birthday parties, camps, Master classes, competitive opportunities and even events to bring the studio together that are free like our Spring Fling with a visit from the Easter Bunny!