Class Information

Ages 2-3

Parent-And-Me

This fun and interactive class is designed for young movers (ages 2-3) and their caregivers to explore the exciting world of dance together! In this 45-minute session, children and their parents will enjoy a mix of tap and ballet movements that help develop coordination, balance, rhythm, and motor skills, while fostering a love for movement and music. The class features simple and engaging exercises, such as gentle stretching, basic ballet positions, and introductory tap steps, all set to catchy tunes. Caregivers will actively participate, encouraging their child and helping them master basic dance techniques in a supportive and playful environment. Perfect for bonding and building confidence, this class offers a joyful introduction to dance for young children.

Dress Code: clothes that are comfortable to move around in, CAPEZIO or BLOCH banded tap shoes, socks or ballet flats

Ages 3-5

Twinkle Toes

Sparkle Toes is a 45-minute Tap and Ballet Combo class for 3–5-year-old movers that provides technical dance basics including stretching, rhythm, coordination, and a strong foundation for continued dance training.

Dress Code: clothes that are comfortable to move around in, CAPEZIO or BLOCH banded tap shoes, ballet flats

**This class has one ballet and one tap dance in the recital. Dancers will wear the same costume for both dance routines.

Ages 5-7

Fancy Feet

Fancy Feet is a 60-minute Tap and Ballet Combo class that provides the fundamentals of ballet and tap technique including musicality, basic terminology, ballet etiquette, and strong tap sounds.

Dress Code: clothes that are comfortable to move around in, CAPEZIO or BLOCH banded tap shoes, ballet flats

**This class has one ballet and one tap dance in the recital. Dancers will wear the same costume for both dance routines.

Funky Feet

Funky Feet is a 60-minute Hip Hop and Jazz Combo class that is performed with upbeat music and high energy movements and basic jazz technique.

Dress Code: clothes that are comfortable to move around in, clean tennis shoes and black jazz shoes

**This class has one hip hop and one jazz dance in the recital. Dancers will wear the same costume for both dance routines.

Ballet

Levels 1 through 5

Through the Vaganova method, Ballet classes will help dancers with posture, flexibility, fitness, balance, self-discipline, and self-confidence. Students are taught proper body placement, body alignment, barre and center floor work, along with across the floor combinations. Each level increases in difficulty in technicality, expressivity and performance quality, and vocabulary.

Dress Code: fitted clothes that are comfortable to move around in, ballet shoes without holes, hair secured away from face

**This class does not have a recital dance. however, dancers enrolled in ballet may participate in the ballet production for recital.

Tap

Levels 1 through 5

Tap focuses on rhythms and patterns in footwork through proper technique, as well as personal style and producing clear sounds. each level increases in difficulty in technicality, expressivity and performance quality, and vocabulary.

Dress Code: clothes that are comfortable to move around in, CAPEZIO or BLOCH banded tap shoes (Jason Samuel smith tap shoes are required for tap 4 and tap 5), hair secured away from face

**This class does have a recital dance at the end of the year.

Jazz

Levels 1 through 5

Jazz dance combines techniques of classical ballet and modern dance with current forms of popular dance. Classes include warm up, isolations, stretches, across the floor progressions, and choreography combinations. each level increases in difficulty in technicality, expressivity and performance quality, and vocabulary.

Dress Code: fitted clothes that are comfortable to move around in, jazz shoes, turners, or bare feet, hair secured away from face

**This class does have a recital dance at the end of the year.

Contemporary

Levels 1 through 5

Contemporary blends several types of dance into its own unique style. It includes elements of ballet, jazz, modern, and even hip hop. This style of dance encourages the freedom of expression, improvisation, innovation and creative exploration of movement. Each level increases in difficulty in technicality, expressivity and performance quality, and vocabulary.

Dress Code: clothes that are comfortable to move around in, turners or bare feet, hair secured away from face

**This class does have a recital dance at the end of the year.

Hip Hop

Levels 1 through 5

Hip Hop is the pinnacle of self-expression. Classes include warm-up, moving across the floor, style exploration (popping, locking, waving, gliding, isolations, footwork combinations, house, etc), choreographic combinations, and freestyle. Each level increases in difficulty and technicality, expressivity and performance quality, and vocabulary.

Dress Code: clothes that are comfortable to move around in, clean tennis shoes

**This class does have a recital dance at the end of the year.

Pre-Pointe & Pointe

Pre-Pointe

Pre-Pointe is a pre-requisite for pointe work and is designed for students ages 9 and up who are also currently enrolled in preliminary ballet, ballet 3, ballet 4, or ballet 5. Students will be assessed via pre-pointe evaluations periodically throughout the year to determine readiness for pointe work.

Dress Code: fitted clothes that are confortable to move around in, ballet shoes without holes, hair secured away from face

Required prerequisite: must be currently enrolled and regularly attending a ballet class at uds

**This class does have a recital dance.

Beginning, Intermediate, & Advanced pointe

Students will utilize previously learned ballet technique while working in pointe shoes. Each class includes barre exercises, center floor work and across the floor combinations. These exercises focus on strengthening the feet and ankles. Each level increases in difficulty in technicality, expressivity and performance quality, and vocabulary.

Dress Code: fitted clothes that are comfortable to move around in, pointe shoes that are not dead, hair secured away from face

Required prerequisite: must be currently enrolled and regularly attending a ballet class at UDS

**This class does have a recital dance at the end of the year.

Gameday Poms

All Levels (Ages 12-18)

Bring the energy and team spirit to the dance floor! Gameday Poms is a high-energy class that combines sharp, synchronized pom motions with dynamic jazz and hip hop choreography—just like you’d see at a halftime show or on the sidelines at a game!

Dress Code: fitted clothes that are comfortable to move around in, clean tennis shoes

**This class does have a recital dance at the end of the year.

Stretch/Conditioning and Technique

This technique-focused class is designed to strengthen and refine every dancer’s foundation. Dancers will improve flexibility through targeted stretching, build core and overall strength with conditioning exercises, and develop proper alignment and control to enhance their jumps and turns. Each class includes focused training on leap variations, turning technique (such as pirouettes, fouettés, and a la secondes), and building stamina and precision. This is a great supplemental class for dancers looking to elevate their performance quality and technical skills across all styles.

Dress Code: clothes that are comfortable to move around in, turners, socks, or bare feet

**This class does not have a recital dance at the end of the year.

Acro/Flips and Springs

Acro Dance blends the athleticism of acrobatics with the fluidity of dance, creating a dynamic and exciting experience for students of all levels. This class focuses on developing strength, flexibility, balance, and coordination while safely learning skills like handstands, cartwheels, walkovers, aerials, and more.

Students will build their technique from the ground up, progressing through acro tricks at their own pace with proper conditioning and spotting. Whether you're a dancer looking to add wow-factor tricks to your routines or simply want to explore a new challenge, Acro is the perfect fusion of power and grace.

Dress Code: clothes that are comfortable to move around in, bare feet

**This class does not have a recital dance at the end of the year.

Preliminary Dance

Ballet, Tap, Jazz, Hip Hop, & Contemporary

Preliminary dance classes are for dancers ages 11-18 with little to know prior dance experience. Preliminary classes will start with basics skills and technique and progress quickly to prepare dancers to ultimately join a leveled class of each respected style.

Ballet Dress Code: fitted clothes that are comfortable to move around in, ballet shoes without holes, hair secured away from face

Tap Dress Code: clothes that are comfortable to move around in, tap shoes, hair secured away from face

Jazz Dress Code: fitted clothes that are comfortable to move around in, jazz shoes, turners, or bare feet, hair secured away from face

Hip hop Dress Code: clothes that are comfortable to move around in, clean tennis shoes

Contemporary Dress Code: clothes that are comfortable to move around in, turners or bare feet, hair secured away from face

**Only tap, jazz, hip hop, and contemporary classes do have a recital dance at the end of the year. however, dancers enrolled in ballet may participate in the ballet production for recital.

Yoga

Youth and Adult Yoga

Yoga is a practice that combines physical postures, breathing exercises, and meditation to connect the body, breath, and mind.

Dress Code: fitted clothes that are comfortable to move around in, bare feet, hair secured away from face

**This class does not have a recital dance at the end of the year.

Adult Dance

Ballet, Jazz, and Hip Hop

Adult dance classes are for dancers ages 18+ with modifications for all levels!

**These classes do not have a recital dance at the end of the year.