Recreational Dance
View our 2024-2025 Dance Year schedule and find a class that best fits your dancer, and YOU!
Ages 2-3
Dance with Me | Ages 2-3yrs
Dance with Me invites caregivers in the classroom to avoid separation anxiety and allow students to be engaged and supported in their first dance experience. Students will learn the fundamentals of ballet and jazz technique and express themselves through movement with creative stories, miming, games, song, and basic tumbling skills. This is also a fun way for mom, dad, or a caregiver to move and bond with their child!
Wednesday 4:45-6:30pm
Saturday 9:00-9:45am
Tuition: $60/month
Music & Me | Ages 2-3yrs
Music + Me teaches students the building blocks of music through the use of instrument play, voice, and movement. Enriching the growth and development of the whole child as they are exposed to music and bond with their caregiver. One caregiver per child is preferred.
Thursday 10:30-11:15am
6 Week Session: Feb 6, 13, 20 & 27 March 6, 13
Tuition: $110/session
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Pink, black or lavender leotard (skirt & ballet sweater optional)
Light pink footless tights (dancers will go barefoot at times)
Light pink leather ballet shoes
Hair tied up away from the face
Boys may wear black ballet shoes, solid colored shorts/pants and t-shirt
Adults- moveable clothing
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Moveable clothing
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Dance with Me: 2025 Spring Recital | June 5th & 6th, 2025 @ EPHS PAC
There will be NO stage performance for the Music & Me class.
Ages 3-5
Creative Dance | Ages 3-5yrs
Creative Dance introduces dancers to the fundamentals of ballet and jazz dance in a positive, creative, and fun manner. Activities and movements are incorporated in class to enhance cognitive and social development. Students learn classroom etiquette, ballet dance vocabulary, discover rhythms, and are encouraged to use their imaginations to express themselves through movement.
Monday 1:15-2:00pm
Monday 4:15-5:00pm
Monday 5:00-5:45pm
Tuesday 4:15-5:00pm
Wednesday 5:30-6:15pm
Thursday 10:30-11:15am
Saturday 9:45-10:30am
Tuition: $60/month
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Pink, black or lavender leotard (skirt & ballet sweater optional)
Light pink footless tights (dancers will go barefoot at times)
Light pink leather ballet shoes
Hair tied up away from the face
Boys may wear black ballet shoes, solid colored shorts/pants and t-shirt
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All Creative classes will perform in:
Spring Recital | May 31st- June 1st, 2025 @ EPHS PAC
Ages 5-6
Ballet/Tap/Jazz Combo | Ages 5-6yrs
This class combines the disciplines of Ballet, Jazz, and Tap, giving the dancer exposure to multiple genres and a well-rounded education. Ballet lays a strong technical foundation for all dance genres. It creates poise, flexibility, strength, and extension. Jazz challenges dancers to quick foot work, weight changes, powerful jumps, controlled pirouettes, and strong musicality. Tap is a discipline in which sounds and rhythms are created with tap shoes. An appreciation and connection to music is developed.
Monday 4:30-5:30pm
Monday 5:30-6:30pm
Tuesday 3:30-4:15pm
Wednesday 6:15-7:15pm
Saturday 9:00-9:45am
Tuition: $79/month (60 min class) or $68/month (45 min class)
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Pink, black or lavendar leotard (skirt optional)
Light pink tights
Light pink ballet shoes & black tap shoes (Mary Jane style)
Hair tied up away from face
Boys may wear black ballet shoes, black shorts/pants, solid colored shirt
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Recreational Christmas Shows | Dec 21st, 2024
2025 Spring Recital | May 31st-June 1st, 2025 @ EPHS PAC
Ages 6-8
Ballet/Tap/Jazz Combo | Ages 6-8yrs
This class combines the disciplines of Ballet, Jazz, and Tap, giving the dancer exposure to multiple genres and a well-rounded education. We take the foundations of our 5-6yrs combo class and begin learning more complicated coordination, more technical skills and more intricate choreography. Ballet lays a strong technical foundation for all dance genres. It creates poise, flexibility, strength, and extension. Jazz challenges dancers to quick foot work, weight changes, powerful jumps, controlled pirouettes, and strong musicality. Tap is a discipline in which sounds and rhythms are created with tap shoes. An appreciation and connection to music is developed.
Monday 4:30-5:30pm
Monday 5:30-6:30pm
Wednesday 3:30-4:30pm
Thursday 11:30-12:30pm
Saturday 10:30-11:30am
Tuition: $79/month
Pop Hop | Ages 6-8yrs
This class combines the elements of Jazz and Hip Hop and other popular dance moves. Dancers are inspired to respond and move to the upbeat, and age-appropriate music used in this class! Jazz skills including weight changes, leaps, jumps, battements, and pirouettes will be learned as well as floor work and stalls inspired by Hip Hop dance.
Monday 6:30-7:15pm
Tuesday 4:15-5:00pm
Tuition: $68/month
Ballet | Ages 6-8yrs
Become strong, balanced, and flexible for all dance disciplines. We teach a traditional ballet class beginning at the ballet barre, moving to center floor, across the floor, and ending with a reverence - all to classical music. Ballet strengthens the body, increases flexibility and creates agility and grace of movement.
Thursday 4:15-5:00pm
Tuition: $68/month
Sacred| Ages 6-8yrs
Sacred dance is dance set apart to be an expression of your Christian faith through dance. Our sacred classes primarily utilize modern and contemporary dance technique as well as Ballet and Jazz using classical, instrumental or popular Christian music. Sacred classes also may include devotional and prayer time. Sacred class are often invited to perform in a local church service throughout the year. It is our hope that our Sacred dance students become better dancers while discovering an exciting new way to worship.
Monday 5:45-6:30pm
Tuition: $68/month
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Black tank or camisole leotard (no sleeve or skirt)
Tan tights
Optional for jazz/tap: dark colored, form-fitting capris, leggings or tights with solid black dance shorts
Tan split-sole jazz shoes & black tap shoes (Mary Jane or lace up)
Hair pulled back neatly in a ponytail or bun
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Black leotard or form-fitting tank top (no midriff exposed)
Dark colored, form-fitting capris, leggings or black dance shorts
Tan split sole, slip on jazz shoes (no lace-ups)
Hair tied away from face in ponytail or bun
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Black tank or camisole leotard
Light pink tights
Light pink leather or canvas ballet shoes
Hair neatly in a bun
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Black leotard or form-fitting tank top (no midriff exposed)
Dark colored, form-fitting capris, leggings or black tights with black dance shorts
No shoes necessary (usually danced barefoot- please wear footless or convertible tights)
Hair in ponytail or bun
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All Age 6-8 classes will perform in:
Recreational Christmas Show | December 21st, 2024
Spring Recital | May 31st-June 1st, 2025 @ EPHS PAC
Boys Ages 6-10
Designed especially for the boys, although all classes are coed.
Boys Tap | Ages 6-8yrs
While all of our REC classes are co-ed, this class is designed especially for active boys who desire to train separately. Tap is a discipline in which sounds and rhythms are created with tap shoes. Tap creates music with the body and is great for patterning skills for the mind and body. . Class is usually fast-paced, rhythmically-based and danced to traditional jazz or uplifting popular music with Mr. Jake!
Tuesday 6:00-6:45pm
4 week Session: April 8, 15, 22, 29
Tuition: $75
Boys Pop Hop | Ages 6-8yrs
While all of our REC classes are co-ed, this class is designed especially for active boys who desire to train separately. Through popular "pop hop" dance moves, dancers will cross-train, stretch, build strength, work isolations, learn floor work and funky footwork, improve coordination and increase their musicality with Mr. Jake! This class is fun, quick, and upbeat!
Thursday 6:45-7:15pm
Tuition: $50/month
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Solid colored t-shirt or long sleeve shirt
Solid colored shorts or pants
Black oxford style tap shoes & sneakers
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Recreational Christmas Shows | Dec 21st, 2024
2025 Spring Recital | May 31st-June 1st, 2025 @ EPHS PAC
Ages 9-12
Pop Hop | Ages 9-12yrs
This class combines the elements of Jazz and Hip Hop and other popular dance moves. Dancers are inspired to respond and move to the upbeat, and age-appropriate music used in this class! Jazz skills including weight changes, leaps, jumps, battements, and pirouettes will be learned as well as floor work and stalls inspired by Hip Hop dance.
Monday 6:30-7:15pm
Thursday 12:30-1:15pm
Tuition: $68/month
Sacred| Ages 9-12yrs
Sacred dance is dance set apart to be an expression of your Christian faith through dance. Our sacred classes primarily utilize modern and contemporary dance technique as well as Ballet and Jazz using classical, instrumental or popular Christian music. Sacred classes also may include devotional and prayer time. Sacred class are often invited to perform in a local church service throughout the year. It is our hope that our Sacred dance students become better dancers while discovering an exciting new way to worship.
Monday 7:00-7:45pm
Saturday 11:45-12:30pm
Tuition: $68/month
Musical Theater & Tap| Ages 9-12yrs
Musical Theater classes are designed for the aspiring singers, actors, and dancers among us! This class focuses on the fundamentals of Jazz and Tap dance with an emphasis on performance, characterization, and musicality. Students not only dance in class but also have vocal warm-ups and occasionally play theater/performance games. Recital pieces include a vocal aspect.
Monday 7:15-8:15pm
Tuition: $79/month
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Black leotard or form-fitting tank top (no midriff exposed)
Dark colored, form-fitting capris, leggings or black dance shorts
Tan split sole, slip on jazz shoes (no lace-ups)
Hair tied away from face in ponytail or bun
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Black leotard or form-fitting tank top (no midriff exposed)
Dark colored, form-fitting capris, leggings or black tights with black dance shorts
No shoes necessary (usually danced barefoot- please wear footless or convertible tights)
Hair in ponytail or bun
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Black leotard or form-fitting tank top (no midriff exposed)
Dark colored, form-fitting capris, leggings or black dance shorts
Tan split sole, slip on jazz shoes (no lace-ups) and black tap shoes (Mary Jane style)
Hair tied away from face in ponytail or bun
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All Age 9-12 classes will perform in:
Recreational Christmas Show | December 21st, 2024
Spring Recital | May 31st-June 1st, 2025 @ EPHS PAC
Ages 13-18
Sacred| Ages 13+yrs/TEEN
Sacred dance is dance set apart to be an expression of your Christian faith through dance. Our sacred classes primarily utilize modern and contemporary dance technique as well as Ballet and Jazz using classical, instrumental or popular Christian music. Sacred classes also may include devotional and prayer time. Sacred class are often invited to perform in a local church service throughout the year. It is our hope that our Sacred dance students become better dancers while discovering an exciting new way to worship.
Monday 8:45-9:30pm
Tuition: $68/month
Jazz & Tap Combo | Ages 13+yrs/TEEN
This class combines the disciplines of Jazz and Tap, giving the dancer exposure to both genres. Jazz is the style of dance often seen on Broadway or television that challenges dancers to quick foot work, weight changes, and strong musicality. Tap is a discipline in which sounds and rhythms are created with tap shoes. Teen Jazz & Tap Combo class requires at least one year of dance experience.
Monday 7:45-8:45pm
Tuition: $79/month
Ballroom | Ages 13+yrs
Step into the vibrant world of ballroom with our new dynamic class Teen Ballroom. This class is designed to introduce you to a variety of styles including Swing, Mambo, ChaCha, and more! With infectious rhythms and energetic movements, you'll groove through each step, experiencing the essence of many Smooth and Rhythm dance forms. No partner needed, just bring your enthusiasm and get ready to whirl into a world of social dance and fun!
Tuesday 6:30-7:00pm
3 Week Session: March 4, 11, 18
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Black leotard or form-fitting tank top (no midriff exposed)
Dark colored, form-fitting capris, leggings or black tights with black dance shorts
No shoes necessary (usually danced barefoot- please wear footless or convertible tights)
Hair in ponytail or bun
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Leotard or Form-fitting top (no midriff exposed)
Tan tights
Dark colored, form-fitting capris, leggings or tights with solid black dance shorts
Tan split-sole jazz shoes & black tap shoes (Mary Jane or lace up)
Hair pulled back neatly in a ponytail or bun
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Item description
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All Age 13+ classes will perform in:
Recreational Christmas Show | December 21st, 2024
Spring Recital | May 31st-June 1st, 2025 @ EPHS PAC
*Teen Jazz & Tap Combo class will perform in:
Recreational Christmas Show | December 21st, 2024
Performing Arts show | February 21st, 2025
Spring Recital | May 31st-June 1st, 2025 @ EPHS PAC
Dads & Daughters
Dads & Daughters |Ages 7-18yrs
This class is for dads and their daughters! This fabulous 8-10 week class features dancing and bonding with your friends and dads! Both fall and spring sessions end with a performance. You are welcome to register for both sessions.
Friday 6:30-7:30pm
Dads & Daughters will meet for 8 weeks before the show.
Session 1: Oct. 4, 11, 25, Nov. 1, 8, 15, 22, Dec. 6, 7, 20 & 21*
Session 2: Jan. 10, 17, 24, 31, Feb. 7, 14, 21 & 22*
Tuition:
Session 1 | $175/Session per couple
Session 2 | $175/Session per couple + (Costume Fee of Approx. $150 per couple)
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Session 1: Recreational & PA Christmas Shows
Session 2: PA Show (February) and Spring Recital
Acro Dance
Acro Dance
The Acrobatic Arts program is based on safe and effective progressions with proven results in five divisions of Acro Dance: Flexibility, Strength, Balancing, Limbering and Tumbling. Developed with input from professionals and experts in ballet, modern dance, jazz, contortion, artistic gymnastics, rhythmic gymnastics, sport acrobatics, yoga, acro yoga, pilates, physiotherapy, hand balancing and more. Simple thoughtful progressions take the beginner preschool level dancer from log rolls and summersaults to the advanced dancer tumbling effortlessly across the stage!
Session 1 | Oct. 25, Nov. 1, 8, 15, 22
Session 2 | Jan. 10, 17, 24, 31, Feb. 7, 14
Tuition: Session 1 = $100 | Session 2 = $115
*This is a technique only class and does not perform in recital.