Early Elementary Program
CLASSES FOR KINDERGARTNERS & FIRST GRADERS
Our Early Elementary program is the perfect next step for young dancers who are ready to build their skills while discovering the excitement of different dance styles. In a fun, encouraging environment, dancers develop a strong technical foundation while growing in confidence, creativity, and self-expression. Along the way, they’ll strengthen coordination, musicality, focus, listening skills, and teamwork—valuable skills that extend far beyond the dance studio.
Performance classes include a costume and a choreographed routine to be showcased in our year-end recital. Performance class options include ballet, jazz, pom, hip hop, and tap. Technique and skills classes meet weekly to focus on developing specific dance skills but do not learn a recital routine or perform in the year-end recital.
2026-27 School-Year Session
Classes meet weekly from August 31 to our recital (usually early May). Parents are invited in several times a year for formal observation weeks, and are welcome to watch class any time via the monitor in our lobby. Dancers this age are encouraged to take two to four classes in order to experience multiple styles and accelerate their growth. Classes are scheduled with back-to-back options for parent convenience. Pre-Ballet and all “Petite” classes perform in our year-end recital.
If a class is currently waitlisted and you are interested in enrolling, please add your dancer to the waitlist. Class placements often shift, and we frequently open additional sections when there is enough interest. Joining the waitlist is the best way to ensure we can accommodate as many dancers as possible.
See Our Performance Classes in Action!
From the energy of hip hop and pom to the grace of ballet and the rhythm of tap, every performance class gives dancers the opportunity to build skills, gain confidence, and shine on stage. Throughout the season, students learn age-appropriate choreography and celebrate their hard work by performing in our year-end recital. Watch the video to see a sample of routines from recent recitals.
Looking to help your dancer progress even faster? Our Intro to Acro and Intro to Leaps, Turns & Jumps classes are the perfect addition to any performance class. These weekly technique classes focus on developing strength, flexibility, balance, and the fundamental skills that support success in all styles of dance. Because the emphasis is on skill development rather than choreography, dancers do not learn a recital routine or perform in the year-end recital.
Early Elementary Class Descriptions
Intro to Acro
Acro is “tumbling for dance”. This class is designed to work on gymnastics and hip-hop tricks on both a mat and a dance floor. Students will develop strength, technique, and flexibility skills.
Intro to Leaps, Turns & Jumps
An introduction to the “tricks” of dance! Dancers learn the basics of jumps, turns, and beginner leaps while building coordination and confidence.
Petite Ballet/Jazz
A perfect blend of ballet and jazz for young dancers! Class begins with basic ballet technique to build balance, coordination, and body awareness, then transitions into fun jazz choreography. A great way for dancers to explore both styles while building confidence and a strong foundation. This class performs in our end-of-season recital.
Petite Hip Hop
A fun, high-energy introduction to hip hop! Dancers will learn basic grooves like bounce and rock, simple footwork, and age-appropriate choreography while building coordination, rhythm, and confidence. The focus is on having fun while learning to move to the music. This class performs in our end-of-season recital.
Petite Pom
A fun and energetic intro to pom! Dancers will learn basic arm positions, simple jumps, and beginner choreography while developing coordination, rhythm, and confidence. This class emphasizes strong, sharp movements and performance skills in a positive environment for both new and returning dancers. This class performs in our end-of-season recital.
Petite Tap
An upbeat introduction to tap dancing! Dancers will explore basic steps like shuffles, toe and heel movements, and simple combinations while learning to create clear sounds and stay on beat. This class builds coordination, rhythm, and listening skills in a fun and encouraging environment for both new and returning dancers. This class performs in our end-of-season recital.
Pre-Ballet
A gentle introduction to ballet focused on basic positions, movement, and musicality. Dancers build coordination, balance, and classroom skills in a fun and encouraging environment. This class performs as part of a ballet medley in our end-of-season recital.