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Foundational Dance

Our foundational dance classes provide a fun, professional and well-rounded program that all students will love. From ages 2 - 5 years students learn the fundamental steps of all dance styles through the use of props, stories and games in our preschool program. Beginning at age 6 students choose classes based on their interests and build a unique program that is suited to them. All foundational dancers perform at our professional, highly anticipated recital at the end of the season and our mid season show in December. No prior experience is needed to join our foundational classes. Everyone is welcome!

Class Descriptions

Ukrainian

Ages 6+

In Ukrainian dancers will learn the essential skills of Ukrainian stage dance. From polkas to hutsul steps and kolomeyka tricks we'll cover it all. Including elements of Ukrainian history, folklore and language making for a unique class experience. 

2023/24 Season

Mini & Petite Ukrainian (Ages 6-12) Wednesdays 6:00-7:00pm

Junior Ukrainian (Ages 13+) Wednesdays 8:00-9:00pm

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Ballet

Ages 6+

Ballet is a classical form of dance that teaches grace, poise, elegance, muscle control, alignment and flexibility. It gives dancers a strong technical base for all other dance styles.

2023/24 Season

Mini Ballet A (Ages 6-8) Mondays 5:00pm-6:00pm

Mini Ballet B (Ages 6-8) Wednesdays 6:35pm-7:35pm

Petite Ballet (Ages 9-12) Thursdays 5:30-6:40pm

Junior Ballet (Ages 13+) Thursdays 7:50-9:00pm

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Jazz

Ages 6+

Jazz is an energetic, stylish dance style that incorporates jumps, turns, travelling steps and dynamic body isolations. It teaches body awareness, muscle control, strength, flexibility and musicality in a fun and upbeat environment.

2023/24 Season

Mini Jazz A (Ages 6-8) Sundays 4:15-5:15pm

Mini Jazz B (Ages 6-8) Tuesdays 6:35-7:35pm

Petite & Junior Jazz (Ages 9+) Sundays 5:30-6:40pm

Petite Jazz (Ages 9-12) Thursdays 6:40pm-7:50pm

Junior Jazz (Ages 13+) Thursdays 6:40pm-7:50pm

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Tap

Ages 6+

Tap is a dance form primarily focused on rhythm. Dancers use tap shoes to create different sounds. Tap is a fun way to help dancers develop musicality and synchronicity.

2023/24 Season

Mini Tap (Ages 6-8) Sundays 5:20-6:20pm

Petite Tap (Ages 9-12) Tuesdays 7:40-8:50pm

Junior Tap (Ages 13+) Fridays 5:30-6:40pm

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Hip Hop

Ages 6+

Hip Hop is a dance style that originated on the streets. Since its creation Hip Hop has become a very unique style of dance with many sub genres including popping, locking, whacking and crumping. 

2023/24 Season

Mini Hip Hop A (Ages 6-8) Tuesdays 5:30pm-6:30pm

Mini Hip Hop B (Ages 6-8) Wednesdays 5:35-6:35pm

Petite Hip Hop (Ages 9-12) Tuesdays 6:30-7:40pm

Junior Hip Hop (Ages 13+) Fridays 7:50-9:00pm

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Lyrical

Ages 9+

Lyrical combines ballet and jazz technique to express the emotions found in a song such as love, loss, anger or joy. Lyrical is a very popular style of dance worldwide. Students in Petite Lyrical must take ballet and/or jazz at TDC during the same season in addition to lyrical.

2023/24 Season

Petite Lyrical (Ages 9-12) Mondays 7:50-9:00pm

Junior Lyrical (Ages 13+) Fridays 6:40-7:50pm

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Acro

Ages 6+

 In Acro, dancers focus on building basic and advanced gymnastics skills (tricks) to be used with dance combinations. Dancers will learn tumbling skills such as cartwheels, handstands, aerials, summersaults, contortion work and more alongside stretching, strength building and conditioning so dancers are safe and comfortable as they develop more advanced skills. Our acro instructor is a certified and experienced gymnastics coach and gymnast and well as dance instructor and dancer. 

2023/24 Season

Mini Acro A (Ages 6-8) Sundays 12:50-1:50pm

Mini Acro B(Ages 6-8) Sundays 3:10-4:10pm

Petite Acro (Ages 9-11) Sundays 4:15-5:25pm

Junior Acro (Ages 12+) Sundays 7:50-9:00pm

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Contemporary

Ages 9+

A combination of jazz, lyrical and classical ballet foundations creates this genre. Contemporary dance strives to connect the mind and the body through fluid dance movements. Students in Contemporary must take ballet and/or jazz at TDC during the same season in addition to contemporary.

2023/24 Season

Petite & Junior Contemporary (Ages 9+) Sundays 6:40-7:50pm

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