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STAGE CLASSES
AGES 2 TO 13
Have fun & make friends while learning the fundamentals of dance. Our 9 stage program is built to help your dancer succeed no matter their skill level. Descriptions are below.
SPECIALTY CLASSES
HONE YOUR SKILLS
We also offer extended classes to perfect your skills in a specific style. Our specialty classes include musical theater, hip hop, Boys only hip hop, dance team preparation, and even ADULT DANCE. Tumbling is also available through our neighbors at Triad Kids Campus Gymnastics & Kids Gym in Ankeny. We are excited to partner with them to offer convenient class times to learn both dance AND gymnastics!
Our 9 stage program is designed specifically for our young dancers. We focus on sharing the joys of dancing while learning different styles. Our young dancers will have fun and make strong friendships while building a passion for dancing.
MOVING WITH MY MINI
Age: 18-36 Months along with any adult
This is a movement and music class for our youngest dancers 18-36 months old. This is for any toddler along with any caregiver to spend quality time together learning to build a foundation of a love for dance. This class is perfect for our littles who might not be quite ready to leave Mom or Dad for their class time yet.
STAGE 1
Age: 2 and young 3yr olds
Classes are 30 minutes once per week. They combine tap, ballet, and tumbling. The students explore creative movement, music appreciation, and the basic techniques of dancing. Your dancer is probably ready for a stage one class if they are able to be without mom or dad for half an hour and have the desire to listen to music and be energetic.
STAGE 2
Age: 3 and new 4yr olds
This class is for three or four year-olds with minimal experience. Classes are 45 minutes, once per week. It also combines tap, ballet, and tumbling; however, students learn more advanced techniques emphasizing body movement, shapes, and rhythm. Your dancer is probably ready for a stage two class if they are able to be without mom or dad for 45 minutes and can follow most two part directions. We'll begin working on jumping off two feet, some balancing on one foot, and some basic memory retention will be expected.
STAGE 3
Age: Experienced 3 - 4yr olds or new 4 - 5yr olds
These classes are also 45 minutes, once per week. Like the other classes it also combines tap, ballet, and tumbling; at this stage the students are expected to remember and recall the steps from week to week still using body movement, shapes, and rhythm. Your dancer is probably ready for a stage three class if they are able to jump on two feet, balance on one foot, understand the concept of front and back, and also beginning signs of upper and lower body connection and coordination.
STAGE 4
Age: Experienced 3 - 5yr olds or new 5 - 6yr olds
Very much like the stage 3 class, these classes are also 45 minutes, once per week. It does still combine tap, ballet, and tumbling, but there is less tumbling at this stage. This stage expects the students to move at a quicker pace while still remembering the steps from week to week. Your dancer is probably ready for a stage four class if they are able to jump on one foot, do a somersault with little to no assistance, and is able to retain information from week to week.
STAGE 5
Age: Experienced 5 and 6yr olds or new 7yr olds
This class is a transition from the young dancer to a more advanced dancer. These classes are one hour in length and they will focus on the three core areas of dance, ballet, tap, and jazz. The main focus will be on ballet, and the students will be expected to learn more advanced concepts and skills at this level. Your dancer is probably ready for a stage five class if they are able to keep focus for one full hour, skip, and understands the difference between right and left.
STAGE 6
Age: 6 - 9yr olds
This class is for your 6-9 year old child. It is a 90 minute class, now elaborating on the styles of jazz, ballet, and tap. There are classes available for your beginner child in this age group as well as classes for your more experienced dancer. Memory, technique, and discipline will be taught at this level.
STAGE 7
Age: 8 - 12yr olds
This class is for your 8-12 year old child. It is a 90 minute class, now elaborating on the styles of jazz, ballet, and tap. There are classes available for your beginner child in this age group as well as classes for your more experienced dancer. Memory, technique, and discipline will be taught at this level.
STAGE 8
Age: 10yr olds and up
This class is for children 10-12 years old. It is a 90 minute class offering the styles of jazz, ballet, tap and a little lyrical. This class is perfect for dancers who have experience in dancing, but no interest in competition team.
STAGE 9
Age: 12yr Olds and Up
This class is for children 12 and up. It is a 90 minute class offering the styles of jazz, ballet, tap and a little lyrical. This class is perfect for dancers who have experience in dancing, but no interest in competition team.
HIP HOP
We have hip hop classes available for dancers 4 and up. Hip hop is a high energy, upbeat class where we focus on counting, rhythm and FUN! This is a great class on it's own, but we also suggest you take this class in conjunction with our other class options! We also offer a boys only hip hop class for boys 6-10!
MUSICAL THEATER
Tap into your dramatic side in our Musical Theater class. This 60 minute class looks into the art of stagecraft where we will work on improv, public speaking, and stage directions. During the season we work towards the most imporant job of the season... emceeing the year end recital! This class is a fan favorite for sure!
DANCE TEAM PREPARATION
This class is offered each year from late January through early April in preparation for dance team tryouts across the Quad Cities or colleges across the country. This class works on jumps, turns, and pom technique that even our best dancers need work on!
ADULT DANCE
We're excited to offer a class for our adults! From brand new dancers who want to try something new to the adult who danced back in their glory days, this is a fun class focused on keeping both your body and mind energized and focused. We will work on a variety of styles depending on interest level during the year!
BALLET
For the beginner, intermediate or advanced dancer, we have a class for you. These classes will give you the style and grace of a true ballerina.
LEAPS & TURNS
For dancers 8 and up, this class focuses on strength and flexibility required to master the turns and jumps needed for dance, gymnastics, dance team, and beyond. This class is 45 minutes and is offered several times per week. We highly recommend basic dance training before "leaping" into this class! This class is only offered in Davenport.
STRENGTH & CONDITIONING
Although this 45 minute class is created for dancers, it provides an amazing workout for anyone! Flexibility, strength, control and balance are all centers of focus for this class that allows your body to get into it's best shape for optimal performance. This class is offered three days per week! This class is only offered in Davenport.
TUMBLING
We now recommend TRIAD for tumbling. Please visit their website for more information.
Step it up with Specialty Classes
We also offer classes to help you perfect or try something new like hip hop, additional ballet, leaps & turns and conditioning. These classes can be taken in addition to staged classes or on their own.
