Classes are offered at 2 different age groups: age 2-3 and age 4-5. They are usually 45 minutes long and are a combo of ballet and tap. Students will have fun learning basic musicality, coordination, and dance moves, as well as how to follow directions, and how to behave in a dance classroom setting. This is sometimes the first time this age of dancer will experience separation and independance from their parent/guardian, which can be scary for them, but our teahers are trained to handle it! Children will also gain motor skills, body awareness, and motor planning through creative movement and play. This is a great environment for social interaction within their age group.

Girl’s dress code: Black leotard (no attached skirts), pink tights, pink ballet shoes, and tap shoes (tap shoes must have elastic or velcro straps across instep - no ties).  Hair must be pulled back into a bun.  NO panties or diapers should be worn under leotard or tights. This requirement is in place to get your dancer used to what a proper dance uniform feels like before we put them in costumes for performances. **TIPS: take your dancer potty right before class, and limit their liquids before coming to the studio**

Boy’s dress code: White shirt, black workout shorts or pants, black ballet shoes and black tap shoes (tap shoes must have elastic or velcro straps across instep - no ties).

Starting at age 5-6, children can enroll in ballet classes. Correct technical training is of the utmost importance to each dancer's ability in all generas. Our Director, Taylor Walters, has developed a Ballet syllabus which is followed by all AMSDS instuctors. 

Girls dress code: Regulation dancewear. Black leotard with no skirt attached & pink tights – panties should NOT be worn under dance clothes.  No swimsuits, shorts, pants, or attached skirts or tutus.  Hair must be tied and/or pinned back out of the face in a bun; no ponytails. Regulation ballet shoes.  Level 3 and up will need split-sole ballet shoes. 

Boys dress code: White fitted shirt, black  shorts (not too baggy, needs to be able to stretch), black ballet shoes.

Students may begin taking this class at age 5-6. This style focuses on more dynamic, sharp movements to a faster tempo and begins teaching the foundation for leaps and turns. It combines stretching, strengthening, coordination improvment, and body isolations along with other basic jazz skills which prepare the dancer for more advanced and rigorous jazz classes and styles. Jazz class is also where students will be introduced to Musical Theatre, Lyrical, and Contemporary dance especially in the more advanced levels. 

Girls dress code: Regulation dancewear. Black leotard, tan tights, and capris, leggings, or bike shorts. Hair should be pulled back in a ponytail. Jazz shoes, dance paws, or half-soles (teacher decision).  

Boys dress code: White fitted shirt, black shorts (not too baggy, needs to be able to stretch). Jazz shoes, dance paws, or half soles (teacher's decision).

Students will learn how to articulate their feet and ankles to create a combination of different rhythms and sounds using with their tap shoes. They will also develop a better sense of musicality and how to count music. Each level will build upon what a dancer has learned in pre-ballet/tap class and will teach increased coordination and difficulty and they progress. Once a dancer had moved to an advanced level, they will learn more intricate movements and added style or character.

Girl’s dress code: Regulation Dancewear. Black leotard, tan tights, capris, leggings, or bike shorts. Tap shoe style varies on each dancer's level. Hair must be pulled back in ponytail.

Boy’s dress code: White fitted t-shirt, black shorts (not too baggy, needs to stretch), black tap shoes.

This class is for students wanting to learn basic through advanced tumbling skills. The student will gain strength in their upper body and core as well as flexibility throughout their body to complete these skills. Acro can add great versatility to a dancer's repertoire. It may be taken alone or as an addition to a dance class starting at 5 years old.

Girl’s dress Code: Gymnastic wear or leotard and shorts or leggings. No baggy clothing.  Hair needs to be in a ponytail. If hair is long, please put it in a bun to avoid injury or accidents. No shoes are needed for this class and students will have bare feet to help with their traction and control.

Boy’s dress code: White fitted shirt, fitted pants, joggers, or leggings (may wear shorts over leggings). No shoes.

Hip hop is a high energy dance style which continues to increase in popularity because of how fun these classes are! Dancers will learn dynamic movements that can be hit sharp or performed smooth. Hip Hop also allows dancers to let loose, worry less about perfecting technique, and focus more on expressing themselves and their personality through movement and music. Class music is primarily set to hip hop or pop music and is all age appropriate. Any dancer starting at age 5 is welcome to participate in hip hop classes. All dancers will begin this class in our 1st level, and entrance into a higher level will require teacher approval.

Dress Code (boy or girl): Fitted t-shirt or tank-top, leggings or jogging pants, tennis shoes. No denim clothing. Hair should be pulled back out of face.

Fundamental classes are designed for beginner dancers that are starting dance at age 8 or older. The goal of these classes is to start with level 1&2 technique and build as much dance knowledge and vocabulary throghout the year as the dancers are able to learn. We work to catch their technique up to their age group so they are able to move into a level class once the teacher feels the dancer is ready.

Girl's and Boy's dress code: Please refer to the ballet, tap or jazz section on this page for dress code.