Class Information

Ages 18+, Rooted in both Hip Hop and Jazz traditions, dancers will explore rhythm, musicality, technique, improvisation, choreography, and self-expression in a supportive and energizing environment. Class may include elements of Hip Hop styles such as breaking, popping, locking, and house alongside Jazz fundamentals like dynamic movement quality, groundedness, coordination and opposition, and expressive storytelling through dance. Dancers will build confidence in both choreography and freestyle while connecting to the history, creativity, and evolution of these forms.

• Adult Modern, Ages 18+, A core value of Young Dance is a commitment to lifelong learning. For dancers of all levels and abilities, build your skills through technique, improvisation, and choreography to foster self-expression, collaboration, and a sense of community.
• Gentle Modern, Ages 55+, Recommended for ages 55+ but open to younger adults, as well. This class provides a gentle dance experience to express yourself and build community.

All Abilities Dancing classes are a supportive, community-minded environment for youth living with and without disabilities to express themselves through movement.

• All Abilities Dancing 1, Ages 7 to 11 (grades 2 to adult), This class focuses on positive body awareness, creativity, teamwork, motor coordination, and personal expression.
• All Abilities Dancing 2, Ages 11+ (grade 6 to adult), Participants develop skills of improvisation, partnering, and choreography with an emphasis on communication, collaboration, and performance.
• All Abilities Dancing Online, Ages 7+ (grade 2 to adult), This class focuses on positive body awareness, creativity, teamwork, motor coordination, and personal expression. Online is a great option for dancers who may have a hard time commuting, struggle with social anxiety, or feel more comfortable dancing from home.

Ballet at Young Dance takes a body-positive, concept-approach to developing this classical technique. With an emphasis on alignment (posture), soft joints, long lines, and strong shapes, dancers build skills, learn terminology, develop rhythm, and improve coordination.

• Ballet 1, Ages 7 to 9 (grades 2 to 3)
• Ballet 2, Ages 9 to 14 (grades 4 to 8)
• Ballet 3 & Pre-Pointe, Ages 12 to 18 (grades 6 to 12)

• Breaking 1, Ages 7 to 9 (grades 2 to 3), Students learn the fundamentals of breaking, including Toprocks, Go-downs, Footwork, Powermoves, and Freezes, in a supportive environment. In addition to learning technique, dancers will have opportunities to advance their freestyle/improvisation skills, as well as to develop choreography collaboratively with their peers.
• Breaking 2, Ages 9 to 14 (grades 4 to 8), Take your Breaking fundamentals to the next level in Breaking 2. Dancers develop their Toprocks, Go-downs, Footwork, Powermoves, and Freezes, in a supportive environment. In addition to advancing technique, dancers have opportunities to advance their freestyle/improvisation skills, as well as to develop choreography collaboratively with their peers.
• Breaking 3, Ages 12 to 18 (grades 6 to 12), Take your Breaking to the next level in Breaking 3. Dancers develop their Toprocks, Go-downs, Footwork, Powermoves, and Freezes, in a supportive environment. In addition to advancing technique, dancers have opportunities to advance their freestyle/improvisation skills, as well as to develop choreography collaboratively with their peers.

Ages 10 to 18 (grades 5-12), Experience the Afro-Brazilian art form of Capoeira, a dynamic intersection of dance, acrobatics, martial arts, music, and culture. Rooted in resistance, resilience, and community, Capoeira invites dancers to explore movement as both expression and connection while building strength, coordination, rhythm, and confidence.

Students will learn foundational Capoeira movements, partner work, and sequences while developing musicality through singing in Portuguese and playing traditional instruments such as the berimbau and pandeiro. Classes emphasize creativity, collaboration, improvisation, and respect for the cultural traditions and histories of Capoeira. Through movement, music, and community-building, dancers will deepen their artistry while experiencing the energy, playfulness, and joy that make Capoeira unique.

Ages 7 to 18 (grades 2 to 12),Turn movement into ideas, stories, and original dances in this dance composition class. Through improvisation, creative prompts, music exploration, and group feedback, dancers will experiment with new ways of making movement and develop their own unique choreographic voice. Throughout the year, students will create original work, collaborate with peers, and explore what it means to shape dance from the inside out. Dancers will have opportunities to share their work in performances throughout the season, including the end-of-year showcase and selected Student or Company performances. Choreographers are encouraged to take an additional technique class to support and expand their movement vocabulary.

Ages 7 to 18 (grades 2 to 12), Company dancers show up with focus, curiosity, and care for the group as they rehearse and perform throughout the season. Performances may include community events and partnerships with organizations such as the Walker Art Center and Mia, culminating in a full concert production at the end of the academic year. In addition to Saturday rehearsals, Company dancers also take weekly technique classes to strengthen their artistry, versatility, and movement practice. One technique class of any style is required; more than one is encouraged. Learn more about the Young Dance Company.

• Creative Movement 1, Ages 3 to 5 (grades Pre to K), classes offer a fun environment for children to explore, improvise, and express themselves through movement. Children develop large and fine motor skills, as well as coordination, rhythm, teamwork, and listening skills.
• Creative Movement 2, Ages 5 to 7 (grades K to 1), children learn the structure of a dance class and terminology through improvisation and games. Young dancers are challenged with more complex routines exploring the dance concepts of Body, Action, Space, Time, and Energy.
• Creative Movement 3, Ages 6 to 9 (grades 1 to 3), dancers deepen their exploration of the Elements of Dance—Body, Action, Space, Time, and Energy—through imaginative movement activities that encourage creativity, improvisation, teamwork, partnering, and self-expression. Dancers will swing, roll, jump, create, and move with freedom while building confidence and joy in dance. Creative Movement 3 offers three different style pathways for dancers to choose from: Ballet, Hip Hop, or Modern. Rooted in the playful and exploratory foundation of Creative Movement, each class introduces dancers to a specific dance style while continuing to nurture creativity, curiosity, and a love of movement.

Ages 1 to 3 with caregiver, Children and their caregivers discover the joys of movement through games, stories, and songs. These early classes introduce children to group learning environments while using movement to deepen their bonds with their caregivers. Dancers develop gross and fine motor skills in classes emphasizing play, observation, exploration, manipulation, imitation, and repetition.

Ages 1 to 5 with caregiver, Children and their caregivers discover the joys of movement through games, stories, and songs. These early classes introduce children to group learning environments while using movement to develop strong bonds with their caregivers and cooperatively work with others in the class. Dancers develop large and fine motor skills in classes that emphasize observation, exploration, manipulation, imitation, and repetition. With a wider age range than our other Dance Together offerings, this class is perfect for families looking to continue connecting through dance.

This high-energy class allows students to find their voice and style through the lens of Hip Hop, gaining skills through technique and confidence in freestyling. Dancers explore a breadth of styles (breaking, popping, locking, house) and get a glimpse into the history of the genre and its evolution.

• Hip Hop 1, Ages 7 to 9
• Hip Hop 2, Ages 9 to 14 (grades 4 to 8)
• Hip Hop 3 Ages 12 to 18 (grades 6 to 12)

• Modern 1, Ages 7 to 9 (grades 2 to 3), offers young dancers an introduction to Modern Dance. Students will develop their understanding of the Elements of Dance (Body, Action, Space, Time, and Energy) through this expansive American dance form. In addition to building technique, dancers develop listening skills, problem-solving skills, perception and evaluation skills, teamwork, and confidence through large and small group activities.
• Modern 2, Ages 9 to 11 (grades 4 to 5), offers a safe and supportive environment for young dancers to gain skills and confidence through technique and improvisation. Students will develop their understanding of the Elements of Dance (Body, Action, Space, Time, and Energy) through this expansive American dance form. In addition to building technique, dancers develop listening skills, problem-solving skills, perception and evaluation skills, and teamwork, through large and small group activities.
• Modern 3, Ages 11 to 14 (grades 6 to 8), offers a safe and supportive environment for dancers ages 11 to 14 to deepen their skills, confidence, and creativity through technique, improvisation, and choreography. Through this expansive American dance form, students build their understanding of the Elements of Dance—Body, Action, Space, Time, and Energy—while developing strength, artistry, musicality, and expressive range. In addition to technical growth, dancers strengthen listening, collaboration, problem-solving, and creative thinking skills through both large- and small-group activities. Students have opportunities to create choreography, explore improvisation, and develop their individual artistic voices while building strong community connections through collaboration.
• Modern 3/4, Ages 11 to 18 (grades 6 to 12), offers a safe and supportive environment for dancers ages 11–18 to deepen their skills, confidence, and creativity through technique, improvisation, and choreography. Through this expansive American dance form, students build their understanding of the Elements of Dance—Body, Action, Space, Time, and Energy—while developing strength, artistry, musicality, and expressive range. In addition to technical growth, dancers strengthen listening, collaboration, problem-solving, and creative thinking skills through both large- and small-group activities. Students have opportunities to create choreography, explore improvisation, and develop their individual artistic voices while building strong community connections through collaboration. Dancers may register for either section or both. Taking classes with a broader age range offers opportunities for mentorship, leadership, and learning from diverse experiences, while classes with a narrower age range can support deeper peer connections and address age-specific challenges.
• Modern 4, Ages 14 to 18 (grades 9 to 12), offers a safe and supportive environment for dancers ages 14 to 18 to deepen their skills, confidence, and creativity through technique, improvisation, and choreography. Through this expansive American dance form, students build their understanding of the Elements of Dance—Body, Action, Space, Time, and Energy—while developing strength, artistry, musicality, and expressive range. In addition to technical growth, dancers strengthen listening, collaboration, problem-solving, and creative thinking skills through both large- and small-group activities. Students have opportunities to create choreography, explore improvisation, and develop their individual artistic voices while building strong community connections through collaboration.

Ages 10 to 18 (grades 5 to 12), dancers bring stories, characters, and music to life through movement, creativity, and performance. Drawing from a variety of dance styles, students will explore how dance can communicate emotion, tell stories, convey rhythm, and express personality while building confidence and stage presence in a fun, thoughtful, and supportive environment.

Dancers will develop skills through technique, improvisation, choreography, and creative exploration while learning to connect movement to music, lyrics, and character. Classes encourage collaboration, imagination, and self-expression as students work together to create and perform dances inspired by songs, scenes, and the world of musical theater. Whether dancers love performing, storytelling, or simply moving with joy, this class offers space to grow as both an artist and collaborator.

Ages 10 to 18 (grades 5 to 12), This class offers more time and information to dig deeper and improve your dancing in any form. With a focus on listening and anatomy, we will better understand our alignment and structures to build strength, flexibility, and body awareness.

Ages 9 to 18 (grades 4 to 12), This dynamic Tap & Jazz class invites dancers ages 9 to 18 to explore rhythm, musicality, performance, and self-expression through two vibrant dance forms. Dancers will build technical skills in both styles while developing coordination, confidence, versatility, and creative voice in a supportive and collaborative environment.

In Tap, students will explore timing, footwork, rhythm-making, and improvisation, learning how movement and sound work together to create music through the body. In Jazz, dancers will focus on dynamic movement quality, musicality, expression, and performance while building strength, flexibility, and style. Across both forms, dancers will engage in choreography, creative exploration, and group collaboration while deepening their connection to music, movement, and community.

Ages 8 and older (grades 3 to Adult), incorporates postures, gentle movement sequences, breath work, meditation, and relaxation to support increased awareness and mindfulness. It is a great personal retreat or cross-training for other classes.