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Limited space available in our regular session classes! Please contact us for availability and to register!
Click here to register online for our Session #2 programs (Two's + You, Acro, Adult Jazz and Adult Barre Bootcamp)
or contact us to register!
Click here to register online for our Session #2 programs (Two's + You, Acro, Adult Jazz and Adult Barre Bootcamp)
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. We also offer Acro, Broadway Bound and boys only classes.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).
Session 1: October 2nd - December 4th
Session 2: January 8th - March 12th
Saturdays 9:15am
Sundays 9:30am
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 dance slippers halfway through (with the teachers' assistance).
Wednesdays 5:00pm
Saturdays 10:00am
Sundays 11:00 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, fast-paced, energetic form of dance! Each jazz class will consist of a warm up incorporating a variety of dynamics and body isolations, across the floor progressions and choreography set to upbeat age appropriate music! Our jazz classes are designed to improve self-confidence, flexibility, coordination and stamina.
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 8:00pm
HIP HOP (AGES 5+)
Hip Hop is a popular and energetic dance style. Age appropriate music and movements are used in each class allowing dancers to improve coordination, endurance and musicality.
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+)
An expressive dance style that focuses on technique, gratefulness and poise. Lyrical dance portrays emotions and feelings through beautiful movement inspired by music and lyrics.
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 a percussion instrument out of the dancer's feet. Great for developing musicality and coordination skills!
Tap Ages 5 to 7 - Sundays Noon
Tap Ages 8 to 11 - Saturdays 11:00am
Teen Tap (Ages 12+) - Mondays 7:00pm
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 storytelling. 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
*Please note, these are non-performance classes and there will not be a routine in the year-end performance.
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).
Session 1: October 2nd - December 4th
Session 2: January 8th - March 12th
Saturdays 9:15am
Sundays 9:30am
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 dance slippers halfway through (with the teachers' assistance).
Wednesdays 5:00pm
Saturdays 10:00am
Sundays 11:00 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, fast-paced, energetic form of dance! Each jazz class will consist of a warm up incorporating a variety of dynamics and body isolations, across the floor progressions and choreography set to upbeat age appropriate music! Our jazz classes are designed to improve self-confidence, flexibility, coordination and stamina.
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 8:00pm
HIP HOP (AGES 5+)
Hip Hop is a popular and energetic dance style. Age appropriate music and movements are used in each class allowing dancers to improve coordination, endurance and musicality.
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+)
An expressive dance style that focuses on technique, gratefulness and poise. Lyrical dance portrays emotions and feelings through beautiful movement inspired by music and lyrics.
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 a percussion instrument out of the dancer's feet. Great for developing musicality and coordination skills!
Tap Ages 5 to 7 - Sundays Noon
Tap Ages 8 to 11 - Saturdays 11:00am
Teen Tap (Ages 12+) - Mondays 7:00pm
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 storytelling. 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
*Please note, these are non-performance classes and there will not be a routine in the year-end performance.
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
