Registration for the 2022-23 dance season begins May 31st for current students and June 1st for new students.
Register early to avoid disappointment!
May 31st: Pre-Registration for current students only opens at 10am
June 1st: Registration open to all at 10am
Please click here to set up your account or to log-in or contact us to register!
May 31st: Pre-Registration for current students only opens at 10am
June 1st: Registration open to all at 10am
Please click here to set up your account or to log-in or contact us to register!
2022-2023 Dance Classes & Schedule
Please see the recreational class listing and schedule below. Dance classes are offered for ages five to adult in Jazz, Tap, Ballet, Hip Hop and Lyrical. Our Pre-School program includes our Two's + You, Creative Movement and Pre-Dance classes for toddlers and children ages two, three and four. (More classes may be added. Please contact us if you don't see a class or time that suits your schedule.)
*Please note the schedule is subject to change*
Pre-School Dance Programs (Children ages 2 - 4)
Two's + You - (Age 2)
Children will be introduced to the wonderful world of dance through creative movement, song and stories in this fun 30 minute class. Dancers will have fun alongside their caregiver in this gently structured class. Caregiver participation is required. Moms, dads, nannies, grandparents and all caregivers are welcome! (Two's + You students do not perform in the year-end performance).
Saturdays 9:15am; Sundays 9:30am
Session 1: October 2nd - December 4th
Session 2: January 8th - March 12th
Creative Movement - (Age 3)
In this 30 minute class, students will be introduced to the joy of dance through movement exploration. It is a great introduction to the fundamentals of dance using imagination, props, and creative dance games.
Tuesdays 5:15pm; Saturdays 9:15am; Sundays 10:15am
Pre-Dance - (Age 4)
This 45 minute class teaches coordination, body awareness and musicality through movement to music. This level is an introductory dance class that combines Creative Movement, Jazz, Ballet and Tap dance. Students begin the first half of the class in their tap shoes and then switch to gymnastics slippers halfway through (with the teachers' assistance).
Wednesdays 5:00pm; Saturdays 10:00am; Sundays11:00 am
Recreational Dance Classes (Ages 5+)
BALLET (AGES 5+)
A classical form of dance and a strong technical base for all other dance forms. Ballet teaches poise, body awareness, alignment, muscle control, grace and flexibility. EDC follows the ISTD Imperial Classical Ballet syllabus.
Ballet Ages 5 & 6 - Tuesdays 6:00pm
Ballet Ages 5 to 7 - Saturdays 10:00am
Ballet Ages 8 to 11 - Saturdays 10:00 am
Teen Ballet (Ages 12+) - Thursdays 6:00 pm
JAZZ (AGES 5+)
A stylish, energetic form of dance; its roots come from ballet and modern dance techniques. Jazz dance incorporates a variety of dynamics, body isolations, uses various techniques for turning and jumping, and so much more.
Jazz Ages 5 & 6 - Wednesdays 5:00pm; Saturdays 11:00am
Jazz Ages 5 to 7 - Sundays 1:00pm
Jazz Ages 7 & 8 - Tuesdays 5:00pm; Saturdays Noon
Jazz Ages 9 to 11 - Mondays 5:00pm
Teen Jazz (Ages 12+) - Mondays 7:00pm
HIP HOP (AGES 5+)
Hip Hop is a combination of dance styles primarily performed to hip-hop music or that have evolved as part of hip-hop culture. It includes a wide range of styles primarily grooving, locking, popping and jazz funk.
Hip Hop Ages 5 & 6 - Wednesdays 6:00pm
Hip Hop Ages 7 & 8 - Mondays 5:00pm; Tuesdays 6:00pm
Hip Hop Ages 9 to 11 - Tuesdays 6:00pm; Thursdays 5:00pm
Teen Hip Hop (ages 12+) - Tuesdays 7:00pm
LYRICAL (AGES 7+)
A popular dance style that blends ballet, modern and jazz techniques. Lyrical dance portrays emotions and feeling through beautiful movement.
Lyrical Ages 7 & 8 - Mondays 6:00pm
Lyrical Ages 9 to 11 - Mondays 6:00pm
Teen Lyrical (Ages 12+) - Thursdays 7:00pm
TAP (AGES 5+)
A style of dance focusing on different rhythms, sounds and intricate footwork, creating percussion instrument out of the dancer's feet. Great for developing coordination skills!
Tap Ages 5 to 7 - Sundays Noon
Tap Ages 8 to 11 - Saturdays 11:00am
Teen Tap (Ages 12+) - Mondays 8:00pm
BROADWAY BOUND (AGES 7 - 12)
Broadway Bound is a fun, interactive class that focuses on acting, singing and dance! Students will learn performance skills through music, movement and story telling. Broadway Bound will be taught by Tyrell Witherspoon. Mr. Tyrell has been working in the entertainment industry for 20+ years including many productions at Rainbow Stage!
Tuesdays 7:00pm
4 THE BOYS (Ages 7 - 10)
“4 The Boys” is a combination class where dancers will learn hip hop, basic breaking, jazz and acro skills. This class designed for boys will be taught by Mr. Tyrell and will include fun lessons prepared for this age group and interests, all while focusing on class structure and dance discipline.
Tuesdays 5:00pm
Adult Programs
Adult Jazz
Tuesdays 8:00pm
Thursdays 7:00pm
Workshop Programs
ACRO (Ages 5+)
Acro is extremely beneficial to a dancers' training as it promotes flexibility, balance, strength, muscle control, discipline & concentration. Basic acrobatic technique will be taught in a safe environment. Handstands, cartwheels, back bends, walkovers and aerials are just some of the tricks dancers may learn. This class is great for students looking to enhance their agility, flexibility, & strength. Please note, this is a non-performance class and there will not be a routine in the year-end performance.
Sundays - 12 Week Sessions
Session 1: September 25th to December 11th
Session 2: January 8th to April 2nd (No class March 26th - Spring Break)
Ages 5 - 9 10:00 - 11:30am
Ages 10+ 11:30am - 1:00pm
*Please note the schedule is subject to change*
Pre-School Dance Programs (Children ages 2 - 4)
Two's + You - (Age 2)
Children will be introduced to the wonderful world of dance through creative movement, song and stories in this fun 30 minute class. Dancers will have fun alongside their caregiver in this gently structured class. Caregiver participation is required. Moms, dads, nannies, grandparents and all caregivers are welcome! (Two's + You students do not perform in the year-end performance).
Saturdays 9:15am; Sundays 9:30am
Session 1: October 2nd - December 4th
Session 2: January 8th - March 12th
Creative Movement - (Age 3)
In this 30 minute class, students will be introduced to the joy of dance through movement exploration. It is a great introduction to the fundamentals of dance using imagination, props, and creative dance games.
Tuesdays 5:15pm; Saturdays 9:15am; Sundays 10:15am
Pre-Dance - (Age 4)
This 45 minute class teaches coordination, body awareness and musicality through movement to music. This level is an introductory dance class that combines Creative Movement, Jazz, Ballet and Tap dance. Students begin the first half of the class in their tap shoes and then switch to gymnastics slippers halfway through (with the teachers' assistance).
Wednesdays 5:00pm; Saturdays 10:00am; Sundays11:00 am
Recreational Dance Classes (Ages 5+)
BALLET (AGES 5+)
A classical form of dance and a strong technical base for all other dance forms. Ballet teaches poise, body awareness, alignment, muscle control, grace and flexibility. EDC follows the ISTD Imperial Classical Ballet syllabus.
Ballet Ages 5 & 6 - Tuesdays 6:00pm
Ballet Ages 5 to 7 - Saturdays 10:00am
Ballet Ages 8 to 11 - Saturdays 10:00 am
Teen Ballet (Ages 12+) - Thursdays 6:00 pm
JAZZ (AGES 5+)
A stylish, energetic form of dance; its roots come from ballet and modern dance techniques. Jazz dance incorporates a variety of dynamics, body isolations, uses various techniques for turning and jumping, and so much more.
Jazz Ages 5 & 6 - Wednesdays 5:00pm; Saturdays 11:00am
Jazz Ages 5 to 7 - Sundays 1:00pm
Jazz Ages 7 & 8 - Tuesdays 5:00pm; Saturdays Noon
Jazz Ages 9 to 11 - Mondays 5:00pm
Teen Jazz (Ages 12+) - Mondays 7:00pm
HIP HOP (AGES 5+)
Hip Hop is a combination of dance styles primarily performed to hip-hop music or that have evolved as part of hip-hop culture. It includes a wide range of styles primarily grooving, locking, popping and jazz funk.
Hip Hop Ages 5 & 6 - Wednesdays 6:00pm
Hip Hop Ages 7 & 8 - Mondays 5:00pm; Tuesdays 6:00pm
Hip Hop Ages 9 to 11 - Tuesdays 6:00pm; Thursdays 5:00pm
Teen Hip Hop (ages 12+) - Tuesdays 7:00pm
LYRICAL (AGES 7+)
A popular dance style that blends ballet, modern and jazz techniques. Lyrical dance portrays emotions and feeling through beautiful movement.
Lyrical Ages 7 & 8 - Mondays 6:00pm
Lyrical Ages 9 to 11 - Mondays 6:00pm
Teen Lyrical (Ages 12+) - Thursdays 7:00pm
TAP (AGES 5+)
A style of dance focusing on different rhythms, sounds and intricate footwork, creating percussion instrument out of the dancer's feet. Great for developing coordination skills!
Tap Ages 5 to 7 - Sundays Noon
Tap Ages 8 to 11 - Saturdays 11:00am
Teen Tap (Ages 12+) - Mondays 8:00pm
BROADWAY BOUND (AGES 7 - 12)
Broadway Bound is a fun, interactive class that focuses on acting, singing and dance! Students will learn performance skills through music, movement and story telling. Broadway Bound will be taught by Tyrell Witherspoon. Mr. Tyrell has been working in the entertainment industry for 20+ years including many productions at Rainbow Stage!
Tuesdays 7:00pm
4 THE BOYS (Ages 7 - 10)
“4 The Boys” is a combination class where dancers will learn hip hop, basic breaking, jazz and acro skills. This class designed for boys will be taught by Mr. Tyrell and will include fun lessons prepared for this age group and interests, all while focusing on class structure and dance discipline.
Tuesdays 5:00pm
Adult Programs
Adult Jazz
Tuesdays 8:00pm
- Session 1: October 4th to December 6th
- Session 2: January 10th to March 14th
Thursdays 7:00pm
- Session 1: October 6th to December 8th
- Session 2: January 12th to March 16th
Workshop Programs
ACRO (Ages 5+)
Acro is extremely beneficial to a dancers' training as it promotes flexibility, balance, strength, muscle control, discipline & concentration. Basic acrobatic technique will be taught in a safe environment. Handstands, cartwheels, back bends, walkovers and aerials are just some of the tricks dancers may learn. This class is great for students looking to enhance their agility, flexibility, & strength. Please note, this is a non-performance class and there will not be a routine in the year-end performance.
Sundays - 12 Week Sessions
Session 1: September 25th to December 11th
Session 2: January 8th to April 2nd (No class March 26th - Spring Break)
Ages 5 - 9 10:00 - 11:30am
Ages 10+ 11:30am - 1:00pm
