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Class Descriptions
Below you will find class descriptions for all of the children's dance classes offered at both our Hebron and Old Saybrook locations. Our programs are designed to ensure that your child's experience in class is positive.
We want our dancers to feel confident both in and out of the dance studio! Unsure which class would be the best fit for your dancer? Visit our FAQ page or contact the studio. We are happy to help.
We look forward to seeing your child in the studio!
Tiny Twirlers (ages 2-3)
Tiny Twirlers is a creative movement dance class for students ages 2-3 and the perfect introduction to dance. This is a parent/caregiver participation class where parents are encouraged to help their child participate, follow directions, and stay on task. Expect lots of fun, smiles, and movement exploration in this class! This class is offered at both our Hebron and Old Saybrook locations.
Sparkling Spinners (ages 3-4)
Sparkling Spinners dance class is for children ages 3-4! This perfect introductory class focuses on transitioning children into taking class independently from a parent or caregiver, an important developmental skill for this age. During class, children learn basic pre-ballet skills, coordination, and balance through the use of fun props and engaging dance activities. Expect lots of smiles and fun as they explore the joy of dance!
Dazzling Dancers (ages 3-7)
Dazzling Dancers is a tap and pre-ballet combination class. Monthly themes and time for creative movement will ensure your dancer leaves class with a smile every week! Two levels of this class allow your dancer to progress. This class is offered at both our Hebron and Old Saybrook locations.
Funky Tumblers (ages 4-7)
Funky Tumblers is a high-energy class with instruction in basic Hip Hop moves, isolations, acrobatics, tumbling skills, and tricks. Age-appropriate music and moves! This fun class is perfect for both boys and girls. This class is offered at both our Hebron and Old Saybrook locations.
Little Limelights Musical Theater class (ages 4-7)
Little Limelights, our musical theater class for children ages 4-7! Perfect for both boys and girls, this class features age- and developmentally-appropriate music, choreography, games, exercises, and skills. Our educational philosophy is child-centered and nurturing, allowing students to bring their full and true selves to every class. Each lesson offers ample space for movement and imagination, ensuring a fun and engaging experience for every young performer.
Diva Dancers (ages 7-9)
Dancers can dive deeper into each dance style and develop their technique. Class times and structure keep things convenient and flexible for parents! Children receive instruction in Tap, Jazz, and Ballet, with Lyrical and Hip Hop styles offered depending on the location.
Kids Klub(ages 4-7)
Introducing our exciting new Kids Klub class for children ages 4-7! This 10-week session offers children the chance to explore various dance styles and creative expressions. Each class is a new adventure, diving into different forms of creative expression, including but not limited to basic dance movements, musical theater, yoga/meditation, arts and crafts, pompom dance, hip hop, tumbling, and more. It's a fantastic opportunity for kids to take their dance experience to the next level while having fun and discovering their unique talents.
Young Creators of Dance
Our choreography class is for children ages 7-12! This class is perfect for dancers to let their creativity flow and explore the basics of choreography. Students will learn the foundational skills of choreography, including the importance of creative expression, leadership in dance, and the concepts of space, time, energy, and more. They will have the opportunity to create dance sequences and teach their unique creations to others in the class. Young Creators of Dance envelops creativity, leadership, thought processes, and so much more, making it an enriching experience for every young dancer.
Class Descriptions for Students Ages 10+
Dance Dynamics offers a wide range of single-subject classes at our Hebron location. We offer both single-subject and combination dance classes at our Old Saybrook location.
These classes allow dancers the opportunity to continue growing as dancers and focus on dance styles they feel passionate about. This allows flexibility for dancers that want to take one class a week or ALL the classes we offer!
Dance Styles Offered
Ballet- The foundation of all dance forms. It develops poise and grace as well as flexibility and control. Classes include ballet barre, muscle warm-up and stretch, technique, body placement, balance work, turns, leaps and dance combinations.
Lyrical- This style of dance combines ballet and jazz and expresses the musical intent through the emotional execution of the body. Students are required to Ballet in order to take a Lyrical class.
Tap- Classes help develop rhythm and coordination. Tap class includes a warm-up, tap technique, rhythmic work, turns, traveling steps, and dance combinations.
Jazz- A freestyle dance involving strength and technique through isolated movements. Class includes a warm-up of muscles, strength development, stretch and flexibility isolations, turns, leaps and dance combinations.
Hip Hop- Hip Hop is a highly aerobic and expressive form of Jazz dance. This class uses the latest music and moves presented in an age-appropriate manner. This type of dance helps develop rhythm, coordination, and musicality.
Acro for Dance- will help dancers build strength, flexibility, and technique and learn new tricks and skills!
Contemporary- Contemporary dance is a popular form of dance that incorporates ballet, modern, and jazz. This style works with multiple genres of music. Jazz is a requirement to take Contemporary.
Musical Theater- Combines jazz technique with other varieties of dance to create a “Broadway” style dance. This class will follow a jazz warm up and will have progressions, center floor work, and Musical Theater combinations that combine acting with jazz dance.
Young Creators of Dance- our choreography class for children ages 7-12! This class is perfect for dancers to let their creativity flow and explore the basics of choreography. Students will learn the foundational skills of choreography, including the importance of creative expression, leadership in dance, and the concepts of space, time, energy, and more. They will have the opportunity to create dance sequences and teach their unique creations to others in the class. Young Creators of Dance envelops creativity, leadership, thought processes, and so much more, making it an enriching experience for every young dancer.