YOUNG DANCER PROGRAM

Young Dancer Program Director
Nicole Smith

2024-2025 season schedule

Class Descriptions:

BTC (Ballet, Tap and Creative Movement) is a class designed specifically for 3 and 4 year olds. Students will learn basic ballet technique and vocabulary; basic tumbling and basic tap terminology and technique in a nurturing environment. Creative movement games and activities will be incorporated to strengthen the understanding of technique and terminology, all while helping to develop fine and gross motor skills. 

BT (Ballet & Tap) is a class designed specifically for 5 year olds. Students will learn proper ballet technique and vocabulary and tap fundamentals. Creative movement activities are also used to support technical training and vocabulary. This class is structured to teach interpersonal skills and group dynamics while fostering self-confidence.

BTJ (Ballet, Tap & Jazz) is a class designed specifically for 6 year olds. Students will learn ballet technique, tap fundamentals and jazz dance basics. This class is structured to give students a well-rounded dance education and will prepare them for all of our level 1 technique classes. 

YDP Acrobatics is a class designed for 5-7 year olds. Class will focus on agility, coordination, flexibility and balance. Class activities will include floor tumbling activities and acro balances.

YDP Hip-Hop is a class designed for 5-7 year olds. Class focuses on the fundamentals of hip-hop including popping, locking and break dancing. Dancers will start with a warm-up in the center, progress through isolations and continue by working on coordination and technique. Teachers focus on incorporating rhythmic qualities of music into the dancers’ body as well as learning to "follow the leader.” The emphasis is on finding a comfort zone for the dancer and teachers encourage individuality and confidence in movement.

Boys Hip-Hop is a class designed for 5-8 year olds. Hip-Hop technique focuses on a combination of three main elements in hip hop dancing, popping, locking, and break dancing. Class begins with a warm-up in the center, progresses through isolations and ends with a combination. Teachers focus on incorporating rhythmic qualities of music into the dancers’ body as well as learning to "follow the leader.” The emphasis is on finding a comfort zone for the dancer and teachers encourage individuality and confidence in movement. In addition, our boys hip-hop class is designed to meet the high energy needs of the young male dancer.

Boys Tap is a class designed for 5-8 year olds interested in learning the history, musicality and fundamentals of tap dance. Tap technique is about making music and understanding it. Dancers will be introduced to music theory and gain an understanding of rhythms, tempo and counting In addition, dancers will be exposed to tap improvisation, which is an important component of becoming a well rounded percussive dancer. Faculty also make time to share the history of this American art form by sharing dances of legendary tap artists and teaching students the stories of the “old dances” that are part of the rich history of the art of tap dancing.

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Class Attire Guidelines

YOUNG DANCERS PROGRAM

BTC & BT Females

Solid colored leotard

Tights

Skirt is optional

Pink leather ballet shoes

Tan tap shoes

BTC & BT Males

White t-shirt

Black jazz pants

Black leather ballet shoes

Black tap shoes

BTJ Females

Solid colored leotard

Tights

Skirt is optional

Pink leather ballet shoes

Tan tap shoes

Tan slip-on jazz shoes

BTJ Males

White t-shirt

Black jazz pants

Black leather ballet shoes

Black tap shoes

Black slip-on jazz shoes

YDP Acrobatics Female

Solid colored leotard

Convertible or Footless Tights

Leggings are permitted / Shoes are not required

YDP Acrobatics Males

White t-shirt

Black jazz pants

Shoes are not required

YDP Hip Hop / Jazz Funk Female

Solid colored leotard

Tights or Leggings

Tan slip-on jazz shoes or Dance Sneakers

Street Shoes are not permitted

YDP Hip Hop / Jazz Funk Male

White t-shirt

Black jazz pants

Black slip-on jazz shoes or Dance Sneakers

Street Shoes are not permitted

*MOST items required for our Young Dancers Program are available for purchase at the front desk.

Starter packages available at a discounted price. 

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