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EXPLORE

Open Dance Program

All Levels. All Styles, Ages 2.5-18.

September 8, 2026 – June 13, 2027

From first twirls to new techniques, Open Dance is a place to move, create, and grow! Dancers of all ages and experience levels will build confidence, coordination, creativity, and friendships while exploring a variety of dance styles in a fun, encouraging environment. Whether your child is just discovering the joy of movement or ready to expand their skills, there’s a class to inspire every dancer. Offerings include Ballet, Jazz, Tap, Hip Hop, Contemporary, Lyrical, Modern, Acro, and more. Placement is required for all classes, except Pre-Classes, to ensure appropriate class level and student safety.

Students enrolled in the EXPLORE & EXCEL Programs (Open Dance and Adult Programs) are automatically enrolled for the full 36-week season (September 8, 2026–June 13, 2027).  Tuition is billed monthly, and your financial commitment is on a month-to-month basis. If you wish to withdraw from the program, please notify the administrative office by the last week of the current month to avoid being charged for the following month. 

Pre-Classes

Pre-Classes are for the younger student ages 2.5–6. Instilling a love and an appreciation for the art of dance, these classes lay the foundation for the development of the future dancer and dance enthusiast. The curriculum provides a structured environment for students to explore movement and rhythm, while developing valuable motor and social skills. Basic ballet vocabulary is taught to support the introduction of the classical ballet curriculum.  Strength, flexibility, and musicality are developed through movement activities that promote creativity, movement comfort and self-expression. 

Starting at $17.50 per class 

Ages 2.5–4

Saturday 8:45–9:15am

Saturday 10:00–10:30am

Ages 4–5

Tuesday 5:15–6:00pm

Thursday 4:30–5:15pm

Saturday 9:15–10:00am

Ages 5–6

Tuesday 4:30–5:15pm

Wednesday 5:15–6:00pm

Friday 3:45–4:30pm

Saturday 8:45–9:30am

Ages 4–6

Wednesday 3:45–4:30pm

Ages 4–6

Wednesday 4:30–5:15pm

Ages 4–7

Friday 4:30–5:15pm

Ballet

Discover the magic and grace of classical ballet! Each level guides students through a step-by-step journey establishing crucial foundations that build strength, flexibility, and technique. Learn the joy of classic ballet while exploring expressive movement in a fun, safe, and encouraging atmosphere.

Starting at $20.00 per class 

Wednesday 4:00–5:00pm

Friday 5:15–6:15pm

Saturday 10:45–11:45am 

Monday 6:45–7:45pm 

Wednesday 5:00–6:00pm

Thursday 5:15–6:30pm

Wednesday 6:00–7:15pm

Ages 13+

Saturday 11:45–1:15pm

Jazz

Open Jazz classes are high-energy, expressive, and packed with personality! Dancers will jump, turn, leap, and groove while building confidence, coordination, and performance skills. From upbeat classics to today’s contemporary styles, each class blends strong technique with exciting choreography, creative movement, and plenty of fun. As dancers grow, they’ll take on new challenges, expand their skills, and discover their own unique style and stage presence.

Starting at $20.00 per class

Ages 4–6

Wednesday 4:30–5:15pm

Wednesday 5:15–6:00pm

Monday 5:15–6:00pm

Tuesday 6:15–7:00pm

Thursday 6:30–7:15pm

Thursday 7:15–8:00pm

Wednesday 4:00–5:00pm

Saturday 9:30–10:30am

Thursday 6:15–7:00pm

Lyrical

Lyrical is all about dancing your feelings! Blending the beauty of ballet with the style of jazz, dancers move to powerful music and bring songs to life through expressive, flowing choreography. It’s a chance to connect with music, tell a story with your body, and let your creativity shine in every step, turn, and reach. This beautiful style encourages confidence and artistry in a supportive, age-appropriate environment.

Starting at $20.00 per class

Ages 4–6

Wednesday 3:45–4:30pm

Thursday 5:30-6:15pm

Tuesday 5:30–6:15pm

Tuesday 5:45–6:30pm

Monday 6:45–7:30pm

Leaps & Turns

This high-energy class is all about going bigger, stronger, and more confident in your movement! Dancers will sharpen their jumps, power through leaps, and master turns while building strength, control, and stamina. Each class is packed with across-the-floor progressions, conditioning drills, and exciting combinations that push skills to the next level. Get ready to challenge yourself, grow your technique, and take your dancing to the next level!

Starting at $20.00 per class

Tuesday 4:45–5:15pm

Saturday 10:45–11:30am

Monday 6:45–7:15pm

Monday 7:45–8:30pm

Modern

Modern is all about moving in new, creative, and unexpected ways! Dancers explore grounded, expressive movement while building strong technique through off-balance shapes, floor work, spinal articulation, and dynamic use of space. Classes encourage freedom in movement, control through release, and a deeper connection to how the body moves through gravity, weight, and flow. Expect to roll, spiral, stretch, and experiment—discovering movement that feels powerful, playful, and uniquely your own.

Starting at $20.00 per class

Monday 8:00–8:45pm

Wednesday 7:45–9:00pm

Acro

Acro combines the artistry of dance with the excitement of acrobatics! Flip, roll, balance, and soar as you build strength, flexibility, coordination, and confidence in a fun, supportive environment. Dancers progress through tumbling skills and acrobatic tricks at a pace that’s right for their level, while learning to blend powerful athletic movement with fluid, expressive dance. Perfect for dancers who love to move, challenge themselves, and add an extra wow factor to their contemporary style.

Starting at $20.00 per class

Ages 4–6

Wednesday 4:30–5:15pm

Wednesday 3:15–4:00pm

Thursday 4:15–5:15pm

Thursday 7:15–8:00pm

Thursday 6:30–7:15pm

Monday 7:15–8:00pm

Thursday 5:30–6:15pm

Hip Hop

Hip Hop is all about big energy, fresh moves, and having fun! Dancers will build strong movement skills through grooves, footwork, body isolations, rhythm, and musicality while learning energetic, age-appropriate choreography inspired by today’s hip hop styles. Every class is packed with movement, creativity, and confidence-building fun, helping dancers develop strength, coordination, performance quality, and their own unique style in a positive, encouraging environment.

Starting at $20.00 per class

Ages 4-8

Friday 4:30–5:15pm

Thursday 6:15–7:00pm

Thursday 8:00-8:45pm

Wednesday 8:00–8:45pm

Thursday 7:00–7:45pm

Tap

Tap is all about making music with your feet! From first shuffles to fast-paced rhythms, dancers will stomp, shuffle, and flap their way through fun, energetic classes that build confidence, coordination, and musicality. As dancers grow, they’ll develop quicker footwork, cleaner sounds, more challenging rhythms, and exciting choreography that keeps them moving and smiling. Whether you’re just discovering the joy of tap or ready to take your skills to the next level, every class is filled with rhythm, creativity, and plenty of fun!

Starting at $20.00 per class

Ages 5–10

Wednesday 6:00–6:30pm

Ages 6–12

Tuesday 7:00–7:45pm

Ages 10–8

Friday 4:00–4:45pm

T3 (Technique, Tricks, Transitions)

Technique & Tricks is where dancers level up! This high-energy specialty class focuses on the skills that make choreography exciting from powerful turns and soaring leaps to smooth floor work, seamless transitions, and those unforgettable “wow” moments. Dancers will build strength, flexibility, and control while safely learning new skills in a fun, supportive environment. It’s the perfect class for advanced dancers who love a challenge and want to add confidence, polish, and extra flair to their performance.

Starting at $20.00 per class

Saturday 11:30am–12:15pm

Mystery Combo

Expect the unexpected! Each week, dancers will be introduced to a surprise combination in styles such as lyrical, contemporary, jazz, and more. This exciting class is designed to sharpen choreography pickup skills, broaden stylistic versatility, and keep dancers on their toes—literally and figuratively! Dancers may even have the opportunity to create and present their own short combos. With something new each week, Mystery Combo is sure to keep dancers inspired, challenged, and coming back for more.

Starting at $20.00 per class

Saturday 10:45–11:30am

Progressive Ball

Progressive Ball is the perfect cross-training class for dancers looking to move stronger, smarter, and with greater confidence. Using stability balls and other specialized equipment, dancers strengthen their core, improve their balance, increase their flexibility, and develop the body awareness needed for better technique. This fun, low-impact class helps dancers build the strength and control behind beautiful movement, making turns more stable, jumps more powerful, and every class feel a little easier. It’s the perfect complement to any dance schedule!

Starting at $20.00 per class

Saturday 9:00–9:30am

Strength/Flex

Strength & Flex is the perfect way to build the strength behind every great dancer! Designed to complement all styles of dance, this class focuses on improving flexibility, core strength, balance, and body control through fun, targeted conditioning exercises. As dancers progress through the levels, they’ll safely increase their strength, mobility, and body awareness—helping them jump higher, move with greater control, and perform with confidence both in and out of the studio.

Starting at $20.00 per class

Tuesday 4:15–4:45pm

Saturday 9:00–9:30am

Dance Conditioning

Dance Conditioning is your dancer’s secret weapon! This upbeat, challenging class is packed with exercises that build stronger feet, a stronger core, better balance, and greater flexibility—all the ingredients for confident, powerful dancing. Using resistance bands and fun training equipment, dancers will boost their strength, stamina, and control while supporting safer movement and stronger technique. Work intelligently, feel strong, and watch all that hard work shine in every dance class!

Starting at $20.00 per class

Tuesday 5:15–5:45pm

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