Foundational Classes (Ages 6+)

Foundational Dance

Our foundational dance classes provide a fun, professional and well-rounded program that all students will love. 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 showcase. No prior experience is needed to join our foundational classes. Everyone is welcome!

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Class Descriptions

Ballet

Ages 4+

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.

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Ukrainian

Ages 4+

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.

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Jazz

Age 4+

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.

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Tap

Age 4+

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.

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Hip Hop

Age 4+

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.

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Acro

Age 4+

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.

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Lyrical

Age 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.

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Aerial

Ages 6+

In this high-flying class, you’ll climb, spin, and flow through the air using both silks and aerial hoops. Build strength, flexibility, and confidence as you master stunning tricks and graceful transitions — no experience needed! Whether you’re soaring for the first time or looking to level up your skills, this class will leave you feeling empowered and unstoppable.

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