24-25 Season Class Schedule

*Classes Begin on Monday, September 9, 2024

DanceDelaware Studios reserves the right to change, add, or drop any classes.

Click on a class title below to show the description and dress code:

Monday

Ballet IV 5:00pm-6:30pm

Class Description

LEVEL IV BALLET – (9-13 yrs old) Approx -5th-8th graders. Students with experience wanting to solidify ballet technique and terminology in a classically disciplined and structured curriculum. Attire: Purple Leotard, pink tights, pink split sole ballet shoes.

Dress Code

Boys -

Girls -

Jazz V/VI 5:30pm-6:30pm

Class Description

LEVEL V/VI JAZZ – (12+) This class is for experienced students with a dance background who are wanting to excel and work on strength, flexibility, stamina, professionalism and to expand their skills. Ballet experience is a must. Attire: Black leotard, tan tights, dance shorts, tan jazz shoes.

Dress Code

Boys -

Girls -

Ballet V/VI 6:30pm-8:00pm

Class Description

LEVEL VI BALLET – (12+) Advanced students, solidifying ballet technique and terminology in a classically disciplined and structured curriculum. Attire: Black Leotard, pink tights, pink split sole ballet shoes. A teacher evaluation will be done for new students joining this class.

Dress Code

Boys -

Girls -

Tap III 6:30pm-7:15pm

Class Description

LEVEL III TAP – intermediate students will work on execution of steps and combinations of steps in a structured, fun, upbeat way. Attire: Black leotard, tan tights, black tap shoes.

Dress Code

Boys -

Girls -

Jazz IV 7:15pm-8:15pm

Class Description

Jazz IV – This class is for experienced intermediate/advanced students with a dance background who are wanting to excel and work on strength, flexibility, stamina, professionalism and to expand their skills. Ballet experience is a must. Attire: Black leotard, tan tights, dance shorts, tan jazz shoes.

Dress Code

Boys -

Girls -

Int/Adv Pointe 8:00pm-9:00pm

Class Description

INT/ADV POINTE – (12+) By instructor’s approval – Pointe technique is the part of strong classical ballet technique that concerns pointe work, in which a ballet dancer supports all body weight on the tips of fully extended feet within pointe shoes. Attire: Black Leotard, pink tights, pointe shoes.

Dress Code

Boys -

Girls -

Thursday

Tap IV 5:00pm-5:45pm

Class Description

Tap IV – Intermediate/advanced students working on execution of steps and combinations of steps in a structured, fun, upbeat way. Attire: Black leotard, tan tights, black tap shoes.

Dress Code

Boys -

Girls -

Hip Hop IIB 5:00pm-5:45pm

Class Description

LEVEL IIB HIP HOP – (6-8 yrs old) Approx -1st-3rd graders – This class is for students wanting to learn a more funky and contemporary style of movement. Attire: comfy baggy clothes able to move in, black hip hop sneakers.

Dress Code

Boys -

Girls -

Tap V/VI 5:45pm-6:30pm

Class Description

LEVEL V/VI TAP – Advanced students working on execution of steps and combinations of steps in a structured, fun, upbeat way. Attire: Black leotard, tan tights, black Flat tap shoes(no split sole).

Dress Code

Boys -

Girls -

Musical Theatre II/III 5:45pm-6:30pm

Class Description

LEVEL III MUSICAL THEATRE – This class is for intermediate students wanting to dance and act while experiencing Broadway/movie style choreography. While learning the history behind what they learn. Attire: Any color leotard, tan tights, tan jazz shoes, dance shorts.

Dress Code

Boys -

Girls -

Hip Hop III 6:30pm-7:30pm

Class Description

LEVEL III HIP HOP This class has a high level of playfulness and exploration through “move-meant” concepts and techniques. Moves that hold meaning and value, informed by personal, social, cultural, and environmental experiences. Hip-hop dance features multiple rhythms and movements. It is percussive, improvisational, where it engages the full body – neck, shoulders, arms, torso, rear end, hips, legs, knees, and feet. It is fluid, and the feet are flexed, not pointed. Attire: comfy baggy clothes able to move in, black hip hop sneakers.

Dress Code

Boys - black sweatpants, any color T-shirt, socks, black hip hop sneakers.

Girls - any color leotard, tan tights, black hip hop sneakers - baggy dance cover ups & dance shorts are allowed

Musical Theatre IV 6:30pm-7:30pm

Class Description

LEVEL IV MUSICAL THEATRE – (11-14 yrs old) Approx -6th-8th graders. This class is for intermediate/advanced students wanting to dance and act while experiencing Broadway/movie style choreography. While learning the history behind what they learn. Attire: Any color leotard, tan tights, tan jazz shoes, dance shorts.

Dress Code

Boys -

Girls -

Hip Hop IV 7:30pm-8:30pm

Class Description

LEVEL IV HIP HOP – (11-14 yrs old) Approx -6th-8th graders. This class has a high level of playfulness and exploration through “move-meant” concepts and techniques. Moves that hold meaning and value, informed by personal, social, cultural, and environmental experiences. Hip-hop dance features multiple rhythms and movements. It is percussive, improvisational, where it engages the full body – neck, shoulders, arms, torso, rear end, hips, legs, knees, and feet. It is fluid, and the feet are flexed, not pointed. Attire: comfy baggy clothes able to move in, black hip hop sneakers.

Dress Code

Boys -

Girls -

Musical Theatre V/VI 7:30pm-8:30pm

Class Description

LEVEL V/VI MUSICAL THEATRE – (13+) This class is for advanced students wanting to dance and act while experiencing Broadway/movie style choreography. While learning the history behind what they learn. Attire: Any color leotard, tan tights, tan jazz shoes, dance shorts.

Dress Code

Boys -

Girls -

Hip Hop V/VI 8:30pm-9:30pm

Class Description

LEVEL V/VI HIP HOP – (14+) Approx -8th-12th graders. This class has a high level of playfulness and exploration through “move-meant” concepts and techniques. Moves that hold meaning and value, informed by personal, social, cultural, and environmental experiences. Hip-hop dance features multiple rhythms and movements. It is percussive, improvisational, where it engages the full body – neck, shoulders, arms, torso, rear end, hips, legs, knees, and feet. It is fluid, and the feet are flexed, not pointed. Attire: comfy baggy clothes able to move in, black hip hop sneakers.

Dress Code

Boys -

Girls -

Tuesday

Ballet/Tap I A 5:30pm-6:30pm

Class Description

LEVEL I A BALLET/TAP COMBO – (5-6 yrs old) Approx -Kindergarten – 1st graders – 1/2 hour ballet & 1/2 hour tap. Class Attire: Lt. Blue Leotard, pink tights, pink ballet shoes and black tap shoes.

Dress Code

Boys -

Girls -

Ballet/Tap II A 5:30pm-6:30pm

Class Description

LEVEL II A BALLET/TAP COMBO – (6-8 yrs old) Approx -1st-3rd graders – ½ hour ballet and ½ hour tap. Class Attire: Royal Blue leotard, pink tights, pink ballet shoes, black tap shoes.

Dress Code

Boys -

Girls -

Ballet III 6:30pm-7:15pm

Class Description

LEVEL III BALLET – (8-11 yrs old) Approx.- 3th-5th graders. Students will learn ballet technique in a classically disciplined and structured curriculum. Attire: Red leotard, pink tights, pink split sole ballet shoes.

Dress Code

Boys -

Girls -

Jazz I/II 6:30pm-7:15pm

Class Description

LEVEL I/II JAZZ – (5-8 yrs old) Approx -Kindergarten-3rd graders. Do you love to move to fast-paced music? What about making up your own moves as you go along? If so, jazz dance might be just the thing for you. Jazz dance is fast and fun. It uses upbeat music with kicks, leaps and turns to interpret traditional and not-so-traditional movements. Class Attire: Black leotard, tan tights, tan slip on jazz shoes.

Dress Code

Boys -

Girls -

Hip Hop II A 7:15pm-8:00pm

Class Description

LEVEL II A HIP HOP – (6-8 yrs old) Approx -1st-3rd graders – This class is for students wanting to learn a more funky and contemporary style of movement. Attire: comfy baggy clothes able to move in, black hip hop sneakers.

Dress Code

Boys -

Girls -

Jazz III 7:15pm-8:00pm

Class Description

LEVEL III/IV JAZZ – (9-12yrs old) Approx -4th-8th graders. This class is for students with a dance background who are wanting to excel and work on strength, flexibility, stamina, professionalism and to expand their skills. Ballet experience is a must. Attire: Black leotard, tan tights, dance shorts, tan jazz shoes.

Dress Code

Boys -

Girls -

Contemporary V/VI 8:00pm-9:00pm

Class Description

LEVEL V/VI CONTEMPORARY – (12+) This class is for the advanced student who is interested in a mixture of ballet and jazz technique in order to execute a more fluid, interpretive and expressive form of dance. Ballet experience is a must before entering this class.

Dress Code

Boys -

Girls -

Friday

There are currently no classes scheduled.

Wednesday

Creative Movement 5pm-5:45pm

Class Description

Creative Movement – 3-5 yrs. old. Beginners to dance. A 45 minute class. This fun and exciting class inspires creativity, teaches coordination, musicality, and the fundamentals of ballet. Students will develop coordination, strength, dance technique, rhythm, and body awareness in a caring, nurturing environment. This class is an excellent way for children to gain self-confidence, listening and learning skills and a sense of accomplishment.

Class Attire: Pink leotard, pink tights, pink ballet shoes.

Dress Code

Boys -

Girls -

Ballet/Lyrical II 5:45 – 6:45pm

Class Description

LEVEL I/II BALLET/LYRICAL – (6-8 yrs old) Approx -Kindergarten-3rd graders. 30 mins ballet & 30mins Lyrical Class Attire: Black Leotard, pink tights, pink ballet shoes.

Dress Code

Boys -

Girls -

Contemporary III 6:00pm-7:00pm

Class Description

LEVEL III CONTEMPORARY LYRICAL – (8-11 yrs old) Approx 3rd-6th graders -This class is for the intermediate student who is interested in a mixture of ballet and jazz technique in order to execute a more fluid, interpretive and expressive form of dance. Ballet experience is required before entering this class.

Dress Code

Boys -

Girls -

Gymnastics 9 & Under 7:00pm – 8:00pm

Class Description

Ages 9 & Under- This class is for students learning gymnastic technique along with strength and flexibility exercises. Acrobatic training teaches flexibility, balance, strength, muscle control, and above all, discipline and concentration. The high degree of discipline and concentration required for gymnastics carries over too many aspects of a student’s life, including academics and other athletic performance.

Dress Code

Boys - black sweatpants, any color T-shirt, bare feet

Girls - any color leotard, tan footless tights, bare feet

Contemporary IV 7:00pm-8:00pm

Class Description

LEVEL IV CONTEMPORARY – (9-13 yrs old) Approx -5th-8th graders. This class is for the intermediate/advanced student who is interested in a mixture of ballet and jazz technique in order to execute a more fluid, interpretive and expressive form of dance. Ballet experience is a must before entering this class.

Dress Code

Boys - black sweatpants, any color T-shirt, socks, black slip on jazz shoes.

Girls - any color leotard, tan stirrup tights, tan pirouette shoes

Gymnastics 9 & Up 8:00pm – 9:00pm

Class Description

Ages 9 & Up – This class is for students learning gymnastic technique along with strength and flexibility exercises. Acrobatic training teaches flexibility, balance, strength, muscle control, and above all, discipline and concentration. The high degree of discipline and concentration required for gymnastics carries over too many aspects of a student’s life, including academics and other athletic performance.

Dress Code

Boys -

Girls -

Saturday

Creative Movement 9:00am-9:45am

Class Description

Class Attire: Pink leotard, pink tights, pink ballet shoes.

Dress Code

Boys - black sweatpants, white T-shirt, black ballet

Girls - pink leotard, pink tights, pink ballet shoes

Elite Ballet 9am-10:30am

Class Description

Elite Ballet is by INVITE ONLY -This class is for the serious dancer who dances for many hours a week. It is to take the serious dancer to the next level of their technique, skills and ability. If you are a dancer who feels you are ready to focus in and improve your dancing, reach out to Ms. Val.

Dress Code

Boys -

Girls -

Ballet/Tap I B 9:45am-10:45am

Class Description

Ballet/Tap IB -(5-6 yrs old) Approx -Kindergarten – 1st graders – 1/2 hour ballet & 1/2 hour tap. Class Attire: Lt. Blue Leotard, pink tights, pink ballet shoes and black tap shoes.

Dress Code

Boys -

Girls -

Ballet/Tap II B 10:45am-11:45am

Class Description

LEVEL II BALLET/TAP COMBO – (6-8 yrs old) Approx -1st-3rd graders – ½ hour ballet and ½ hour tap. Class Attire: Royal Blue leotard, pink tights, pink ballet shoes, black tap shoes.

Dress Code

Boys -

Girls -

Technique 10:30am – 12pm

Class Description

SERIOUS DANCER – This 1.5 hour class is an essential class for serious students who want to see results and make constant progress in their dance training. This class offers an opportunity for students to add 1.5 hours of focus on developing increased flexibility, strength, dance technique and stamina every week. This class does not focus on choreography and does not rehearse a performance piece for recital.

Dress Code

Boys -

Girls -