Baby Bop! (Infants of any age with caregiver) **DATES TBA, CHECK BACK FOR UPDATED SCHEDULE!

• This 30-minute offering for parents of infants is designed as a fun way to get parents moving while bonding with your baby. Caregivers/babies are welcome to socialize before and after class. We'll do some gentle, accessible baby-wearing dance moves, emphasizing the bouncing beats that babies love with fun pop music that caregivers don't hate ;)

Dance With Me! Parent/Tot Creative Movement (Ages 1-3 and walking)

Generally the 2nd Saturday of the month at 10 am.  Click here for more info and  schedule

• Shake your sillies out in this parent-child creative movement class! These 45-minute classes will provide developmentally appropriate movement activities, songs and games with emphasis on joyful connection with parent or caregiver. Creative Movement is a fantastic way to create balance in body and mind (for kids and parents too!) Geared towards children aged 1 year (and walking) to 3 years, with parent or caregiver.

Joyful Movement (Ages 3-4) [Formerly Creative Ballet I]

• Roll like a log, bounce like a ball, soar like a bird and scamper like a mouse! In this introduction to creative dance, we’ll explore all the fun and fantastic ways people can move. We’ll exercise our brains and bodies, play games and act out stories. Basic ballet and modern dance terms will be introduced in a relaxed, non-competitive environment. Ages 3-4 and able to separate from caregiver for duration of class.

Introductory Classes (Ages 5-6) [Formerly Creative Ballet II/Tap, now split into 3 separate classes]

• Intro to Ballet (formerly Creative Ballet II/Tap) will focus on exposing dancers to introductory ballet terminology in a fun, low-pressure environment. Plenty of opportunities for storytelling and creative expression will be offered through the lens of classical ballet, with an emphasis on safe and appropriate alignment.

• Intro to Jazz + Tap (formerly Creative Ballet II/Tap) is a fun, energetic 45-minute class designed to introduce young dancers to the fundamentals of both jazz and tap. Students will alternate between learning basic jazz technique, movement, and musicality, and developing tap skills through rhythm, coordination, and creative expression. This class encourages confidence, creativity, and a love of dance in a supportive and engaging environment.

• Intro to Hip Hop(formerly Creative Ballet II/Tap) is an energetic 45-minute class for children ages 5–6 who love to move and groove to pop music. Dancers will learn beginner hip hop skills, including basic grooves, rhythm, coordination, and age-appropriate choreography, while building confidence and having fun!

Ballet I (Ages 6-9) & Ballet II (Ages 8-11)

• These 55-60 minute classes scaffold on the framework set by the Intro to Ballet classes, but delve more deeply into classical ballet technique. A barre warmup will be introduced, followed by centre exercises and combinations across the floor. Dancers will learn basic French ballet terminology, placement of the feet and arms, and fundamental ballet skills. In keeping with our teaching philosophy, this class will be taught from a joyful and alignment-based perspective, with opportunities for improvisation based on classical ballet prompts.

• *Level I and Level II classifications are based on dancer experience and teacher recommendation.

Jazz + Tap I/II Combo (Ages 6-11)

• Fundamentals of jazz dance and basic rhythm tap technique will be introduced in this 55-minute offering. The jazz portion of class will focus on isolations, footwork, leaps and turns, while the tap portion of class will scaffold from beginner-level rhythms to more complex footwork with fun music and time allotted for percussive improvisation! Dancers should provide their own jazz and tap shoes. Ballet shoes may also be worn for jazz.

Modern Dance I (Ages 6-9) & Modern Dance II (Ages 8-11)

• These 55-60 minute classes will provide the foundational elements of modern dance training in a fun, non-competitive environment. We will start with gentle warm up activities, and will ultimately progress towards fun, full-bodied movement phrases. Creative expression and improvisation will be introduced and encouraged, along with basic partnering skills and a variety of composition tools that will enable dancers to create their own original choreography.

• *Level I and Level II classifications are based on dancer experience and teacher recommendation.

Hip Hop I (Ages 6-9)[formerly Kids Pop]& Hip Hop II (Ages 8-11)

• Please note age/level change! Our Hip Hop dance classes are inspired by hip hop dance, contemporary pop culture, other dance genres, and set to age-appropriate pop music. Fun, upbeat classes that incorporate isolation movements, progressions across the floor, and complex choreography help build strength and flexibility. Most importantly, dancers develop confidence as they express themselves while creating their own, personal movement and style. This class will build on the skills developed in the Intro to Hip Hop class; however, beginners are also welcome! Dancers should wear comfortable athletic clothing and clean sneakers.

Irish Dance I: Softshoe (Ages 6-9) & Irish Dance II: Softshoe + Intro to Hardshoe (Ages 8-11)

• Students will learn the core elements of Irish dance, including technique, musicality, and traditional movement vocabulary. Irish Dance I emphasizes soft shoe fundamentals and introduces basic jig and reel steps. Irish Dance II continues skill development through the exploration of additional rhythms, time signatures, and increasingly challenging combinations. Irish II will primarily focus on soft shoe dances, along with introduction of hard shoe techniques.

• Dancers in all Irish classes will have the opportunity to perform in the Roanoke Saint Patrick’s Day Parade!

Modern Dance III (Ages 10-14) & Modern IV (Ages 12-17)

• In these classes, fundamentals of modern dance will be introduced and expanded upon in a supportive, non-competitive environment. Dancers will become comfortable with leaps, jumps, turns, inversions and quick footwork. We will oscillate between learning set choreography and engaging with individual + group improvisation activities. Be ready to move, sweat and create!

• *Level III and Level IV classifications are based on dancer experience and teacher recommendation.

Ballet III (Ages 10-14) & Ballet IV (Ages 12-17)

• These advanced beginner-level classes are targeted at tweens/teens who have had some experience in ballet and want to build their skill, stamina, and vocabulary. Class will focus on the fundamentals of classical ballet supported by detailed instruction using barre, centre technique and combinations, and variations, complemented with strengthening and stretching exercises.

• *Level III and Level IV classifications are based on dancer experience and teacher recommendation.

Lyrical I (Ages 9-14) & Lyrical II (Ages 12-17)

• In our lyrical dance classes, students will unlock the power of expressive movement. These classes combine elements of ballet, jazz, and contemporary dance to create a unique style that emphasizes fluidity, emotion, and storytelling. Students will learn how to convey feelings and narratives through their movements, while building strength, flexibility, and technical skills. Whether you're new to lyrical dance or looking to refine your skills, this class provides a supportive and inspiring environment to explore your artistic potential and connect with the music on a deeper level.

Jazz III (Ages 10-14) & Jazz IV (Ages 12-17)

• These classes will focus on both classical and contemporary jazz dance skills including isolations, footwork, leaps and turns. Based on the interests of the group, some musical theatre choreography may be introduced. Appropriate for all levels of tween and teen movers, but geared towards those with at least some dance experience.

Tap III/IV (Ages 10-17)

• This advanced-beginner level class will scaffold from fundamental rhythms to more complex footwork with fun music and time allotted for percussive improvisation! Appropriate for all levels of tween and teen movers, but geared towards those with at least some dance experience.

Strength (Ages 10-17)

• This 30-minute class focuses on the proper alignment needed to build strength and flexibility in a safe and sustainable way. It’s hard work but we make it fun with great tunes and good friends!

Hip Hop I (Ages 9-12) & Hip Hop II (Ages 10-14)

• Our Commercial Hip Hop classes build upon the foundation of skills set in the Kids POP classes, but are also appropriate for those with no dance experience! These offerings are inspired by hip hop dance, pop culture, other dance genres, and set to age-appropriate pop music. Fun, upbeat classes that incorporate isolation movements, progressions across the floor, and complex choreography help build strength and flexibility. Most importantly, dancers develop confidence as they express themselves while creating their own personal movement and style.

• *Levels I and Level II classifications are based on dancer experience and teacher recommendation.

Hip Hop III (Ages 12-17)

• This offering is an intermediate/advanced level class that will emphasize L.A. music industry style hip hop dance techniques with age-appropriate choreography. Fun, upbeat classes that incorporate isolation movements, progressions across the floor, and complex choreography help build strength and flexibility. Most importantly, dancers develop confidence as they express themselves while creating their own personal movement and style.

• *Dancers are required to have completed at least one semester of Hip Hop II and have instructor permission to participate.

Irish Dance II/III: Hardshoe (Ages 7-14), Irish Dance III: Softshoe (Ages 10-14), & Irish Dance IV (Ages 12-17)

• These classes build on the foundational elements taught in Irish Dance I and II. Irish II/III: Hardshoe introduces and develops core hardshoe techniques, while reinforcing timing and form learned in earlier levels. In Irish Dance III and IV, dancers will take on more advanced material and continue to grow their understanding of traditional steps, musicality, and performance skills in an energetic and encouraging environment.

• Dancers in all Irish classes will have the opportunity to perform in the Roanoke Saint Patrick’s Day Parade!

• *Levels II, III, and Level IV classifications are based on dancer experience and teacher recommendation.

Irish Dance Newbies (Ages 10-17, no experience required)

• This offering introduces tweens and teens to the basics of softshoe technique, including posture, foot placement, and traditional Irish movements. No prior dance experience is necessary; just a willingness to try something new and enjoy the rhythm and spirit of Irish dance!

• Dancers in all Irish classes will have the opportunity to perform in the Roanoke Saint Patrick’s Day Parade!

We’re transitioning all adult dance and movement classes to our partner organization, Open Space Studios!

Going forward, classes will be offered by individual instructors, but still held in the same studio space you know and love.

Visit the Open Space Studios’ Adult Dance/Movement Classes page for more details.

Class schedule and registration info will be available after August 18th.

We’re excited for this new chapter and can’t wait to keep movin’ and groovin’ with you!