Yearly Dance Classes
Yearly Dance Classes
Registration for the 2023 - 2024 Dance Year is open!
2023 - 2024 RHYTHM & SPIRIT GUIDE
2023 - 2024 RHYTHM & SPIRIT CALENDAR
Class Location + Schedule
Click on your preferred location below for more details on class schedules and registration -
Franklin Schedule
Enrichment Center Schedule
Longview Schedule
Nolensville Schedule
Fairview Schedule
Class Descriptions
PETITE classes are designed to help your child develop a love of dance. The steps we teach, the games we play, and the exercises we do are all geared to the pre-school learning level. We encourage student imitation through our activities. Songs and dances are simple enough for the youngest students to execute easily, which enables them to build a feeling of self-confidence. These introductory classes are offered at all 5 of our locations for student’s ages 3-4 years old.
- Petite A - Ballet Prep (3 years old) Young dancers will learn ballet positions, terminology, and explore their imagination with creative movement.
- Petite B - Ballet/Tap (4 years old) Each class is a mix of ballet and tap. Young dancers will learn ballet positions, terminology, and explore their imagination with creative movement. The tap portion of the class teaches young students some very basic tap steps and is designed to prepare children for the tap levels to follow as they grow and become more experienced dancers.
- Hippity Hopper (3-4 years old) This is a high energy class where young dancers will be introduced to the fundamentals of hip hop and learn the basics of rhythm & movement, all while building their confidence.
MINI classes continue to introduce new concepts to young dancers in a fun way, with the focus of building self-confidence but there will be more emphasis on proper body placement and the fundamentals of dance technique. Allowing younger students to experience a variety of dance styles before progressing to the more advanced levels. These introductory classes are offered at all 5 of our locations for student’s ages 5-6 years old.
- Ballet/Jazz (5-6 years old) Each class is a mix of ballet and jazz. Young dancers will learn ballet positions, terminology, and explore their imagination with creative movement. The jazz portion of the class teaches young dancers the basic steps of jazz dance with turns, kicks, and leap steps along with popular simple rhythm techniques and fun expression.
- Theatre Dance/Tap (5-6 years old) Each class is a mix of theatre dance and tap. Young dancers who love dancing and being on stage will thrive in this jazz-based class that focuses on dance styles found in Broadway musicals. The tap portion of the class teaches young students some more advanced rhythms and tap steps, designed to prepare children for the tap levels to follow as they grow and become more experienced dancers.
- Hip Hop (5-6 years old) This high energy class is a street style of dance that focuses on self-expression and movement that involves the whole body. Young dancers will be introduced to the fundamentals of hip hop and learn the basics of rhythm & movement, all while building their confidence.
JUNIOR, SENIOR, & TEEN
- Ballet This is a classical dance form that develops correct technique, posture, body alignment, flexibility, and control. During this structured class dancers will be taught terminology and foundations of ballet positions.
- Pointe/Pointe Prep *Pre-Requisite Required Dancer must be enrolled in Ballet class that meets prior to this class. This is a preparatory class for dancers who are interested in working towards dancing en pointe one day. This class will focus on strengthening their feet/ankles through stretching and other exercises.
- Contemporary *previous dance experience is strongly recommended for this class. This dance class blends skills from several types of dance, including, jazz, ballet and lyrical. The expressive style of dance teaches dancers to connect the body and mind through fluid movements. During class, dancers will focus on technique, musicality, improvisation, and expressing emotion.
- Hip Hop This is a street style of dance that focuses on self-expression and movement that involves the whole body. In class students will learn fundamentals of the different hip hop techniques including, popping, locking, gliding, breaking and choreography.
- Intro to Choreography *previous dance experience is strongly recommended for this class. Students will learn the basics of creating his/her own choreography using the basis of emotion, dance technique, and life experience. Students will create choreography as a group and perform a cumulative student piece in recital.
- Jazz This class will focus on young dancers understanding and applying the basic Jazz technique while developing flexibility, core strength, strong lines and dynamic coordination. Attention will also be placed on learning skills such as basic jumps and turns, as well as, stage presence and learning choreography.
- Theatre Dance This jazz-based class that focuses on dance styles found in Broadway musicals. Students will work on jazz technique and combinations that blend acting with dancing, and learn to showcase their personality and learn to showcase their personality and prepare for musical theater auditions.
2023-2024 Recital
The Spring Recital is offered for registered students 3 years and older. We encourage all students to participate in the recital, however it is not mandatory. Participating students will perform in 1 dance per class, as well as the finale. A detailed recital guide will be provided via email with all the information parents and students need to know to make the recital experience enjoyable for all.
For further recital information click HEREHave Questions?
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