Dance With Me
Discover the joys of dance and music with your toddler! Dancers are accompanied by a parent or caregiver during this special class that is designed to help young children develop valuable social and physical skills within a fun and nurturing environment.
Parents and caregivers participate actively throughout class as children explore concepts including space, level, speed, and shape through dancing, play, storytelling, and props. Classes include a warm up circle, stretching, pre-ballet and dance steps, balance exercises, coordination activities, and free dance time!
Tiny Dancers (2.5-4)
Tiny Dancers is a progression from Dance With Me and a great choice for children who are ready to dance independently without a parent or caregiver present in class. This fun-filled introduction to ballet, jazz, and the world of dance encourages exploration of movement and physical skills, while also inspiring imagination and creativity through storytelling and props!
Dancers MUST be potty trained, able to go to the bathroom without assistance, and able to be independent during class (parent participation is not allowed). Tiny Dancers classes do not particpate in the Spring Recital.
Ages 3-5 years
(Pre-K)
Tiny Ballet
Your dancer will explore and discover the magic of ballet through storytelling and props during this fun-filled class! Dancers will learn pre-ballet and dance skills geared towards improving musicality, motor skills, and agility while also developing social, behavioral, and cognitive skills.
All children MUST be potty trained & able to go to the bathroom without assistance. Parent participation is not allowed.
Tiny Stars
Combining ballet, jazz, hip hop, and creative movement, this introductory dance class is a great choice for children who love to march, jump, twirl, and leap! In addition to encouraging the development of social, behavioral, and cognitive skills, this fun class allows young dancers to explore the magic of dance through story telling, props, imagination, and music.
All dancers MUST be potty trained & able to go to the bathroom without assistance. Parent participation is not allowed.
Tiny Ballet/Jazz
Combining ballet, jazz, and creative movement, this class is a wonderful introduction to two different styles of dance! Dancers will explore and discover the magic of ballet and jazz as they twirl, skip, jump, and leap throughout class. (Jazz shoes are not required for this class.)
All dancers must be potty trained & able to go to the bathroom without assistance. Parent participation is not allowed.
Mini Tumbling/Acro (ages 4-6)
Mini Tumbling/Acro is the perfect choice for children who are interested in gymnastics! This class focuses on teaching safe and proper tumbling technique and introduces introductory tumbling skills, including somersaults, bridge, handstands, cartwheels.
All dancers must be potty trained & able to go to the bathroom without assistance. Parent participation is not allowed.
Minis: Ages 5-7 years
(Kindergarten - 1st Grade)
Mini Ballet
This introductory ballet class teaches the fundamentals of ballet vocabulary and technique while fostering a fun environment full of creativity and expression.
Mini Ballet/Jazz
Split into two parts, this class is the perfect way for your dancer to explore two different dance styles!
Creativity, fun, and imagination are encouraged throughout class as the your dancer explores the endless possibilities of movement. Ballet develops balance, grace, and an understanding body placement while jazz develops confidence, style, and pizazz. Jazz is an excellent compliment to ballet and taking both styles makes for a well rounded dancer.
Mini Ballet/Tap
Split into two parts, this class is the perfect way for your dancer to explore two different dance styles!
Creativity, fun, and imagination are encouraged throughout class as the your dancer explores the endless possibilities of movement. Tap develops musicality, precision, and coordination while ballet develops balance, grace, and an understanding body placement.
Mini Hip Hop
This class is packed with fun and athletic movement as dancers are introduced to the stylized technique, isolations, and rhythm of hip hop.
Mini Hip Hop/Jazz
Mini Hip Hop/Jazz dancers have the opportunity to learn the foundations of two different dance styles in one class!
Dancers will explore the isolations, grooves, and style of hip hop while also working on the technique, strength, and flexibility necessary for jazz!
Ages 6-10 years
(1st Grade - 5th grade)
Tumbling/Acro 1/2 (ages 6+)
Appropriate for Tumblers ages 6 & up.
This introductory gymnastics class is appropriate for children ages six and older. Tumblers will focus on building safe and proper tumbling technique while learning basic skills such as somersaults, bridge, bridge kickovers, handstands, and cartwheels. Tumblers will continue to progress to more advanced skills as they master the basics, build strength, and increase flexibility.
Tumbling/Acro 3/4 (ages 9+)
Appropriate for Tumblers with 3-4 years of experience.
This class is appropriate for children who have previous gymnastics experience. Tumbling/Acro 3/4 students will focus on continuing to build safe and proper tumbling technique while learning more advanced skills such as front and back walkovers, front and back handsprings, and aerials.
Cheer (ages 6-10) - RETURNING TO CDS SOON!
Learn cheer positions, jumps, and routines that are incredibly fun and age appropriate in this intro to cheer class!
A set of pom poms will be purchased for each student enrolled in this class.
Ages 7 & up
(2nd Grade through high school)
Ballet, Ballet Tech, Ballet Foundations
Ballet creates a strong foundation of technique for all other styles of dance and is essential for aspiring dancers. Ballet teaches precision, alignment, grace, and expression while also increasing dancers’ strength, flexibility, and balance through work at the barre and in center.
Ballet Tech classes are offered for levels offered for levels 3, 4 and 5. Dancers in these levels take ballet class two times per week to advance in their ballet technique, artistry, strength, and endurance.
*All pre-pointe and pointe students must be enrolled in a minimum of 2 ballet classes/week.
Ballet Foundations (ages 10+) is the perfect choice for motivated dancers with little to no previous ballet experience.
*One ballet class/week is required for all students enrolled in Lyrical Fusion, Contemporary, and Beg/Int. Jazz, Int. Jazz, and Int/Adv. Jazz.
Pointe & Pre-Pointe
Pointe is a very exciting step for ballet dancers who are advancing in their ballet training and technique. During pointe class, dancers wear special shoes called "pointe shoes". In order to progress to pointe and receive teaching approval, dancers are required to take pre-pointe class in order the develop the foot and ankle strength that is necessary for pointe work.
Teacher approval & placement is required for this class.
*Dancers enrolled in Pointe and Pre-Pointe must be also be enrolled in a minimum of 2 ballet classes per week.
Jazz
Jazz is a high-energy and dynamic dance style that combines athletic and expressive movement with stylized technique. During jazz class, dancers learn a variety of leaps, kicks, turns, and jumps while also exploring movement quality and discovering personal style. Jazz classes at CDS have a strong emphasis on proper technique and alignment and are incredibly fun for dancers of all ages!
*Dancers registered in Jazz are STRONGLY encouraged to take at least one Ballet class per week.
Jazz Foundations (11+)
Specifically designed for beginning to beginning/intermediate level dancers who are ages 11 and older, Jazz Foundations will teach your dancer the foundations of jazz technique, turns, jumps, and floor work.
It is strongly recommended that dancers enrolled in Jazz Foundations also enroll in Ballet Foundations.
Lyrical/Contemporary
Lyrical Fusion/Contemporary is a combination class that blends together various elements of lyrical and contemporary dance. Dancers are encouraged to learn how to emotionally connect with the music and tell a story through their dancing while focusing on technique, expression, and dynamic movement.
*Dancers taking Lyrical Fusion/Contemporary are required to register for at least one Ballet class per week.
Tap
Tap is a genre of dance that focuses on intricate foot movement to create patterns of sounds that emphasize the music. Tap is a balance between precise motor movement and upper body grace.
Hip Hop
Hip Hop is packed with energetic and athletic movements that encourage dancers to discover their own personal style and groove. During class, dancers will learn isolations, popping, locking, and various hip hop styles and techniques. Hip hop helps dancers to develop balance, endurance, coordination, dynamic movement, and musicality within an incredibly fun and upbeat enviroment.
Turns, Leaps, & Flexibility
Beg/Int. & Int/Adv.
Beg/Int Level: This class focuses on improving the balance, coordination, flexibility, and stability that is necessary for clean turns and powerful jumps! Using a combination of Pilates, Barre, and Floor Barre techniques, Turns, Technique, & Flexibility will help your dancer develop the core, leg, and arm strength that will bring their dancing to the next level.
This class is recommended for ALL dancers who are enrolled in Beg/Int. and Int. Jazz, Lyrical/Contemporary, and Ballet!
Int/Adv. Level: Dancers will learn and master a variety of turns, leaps, and tricks (floor work) in this extremely beneficial & technical class while also improving their flexibility in a safe and healthy way.*
*This class is recommended for ALL dancers who are enrolled in Int. and Int/Adv. Jazz, Lyrical/Contemporary, and Ballet!