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Fun, low-pressure dance classes for kids — building coordination, creativity, and confidence through movement. Small classes, non-profit pricing, and quality instruction.

Where kids discover the joy of dance

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• ages 3+

• Sept to June

• ages 3+ • Sept to June

About the program

Dance that’s fun, not intimidating

Close-up of ballet pointe shoes on a dancer's feet, with a measuring tape on the floor nearby.

Our Dance Foundations program runs from September through June at the Silver Springs Community Association.

Classes are offered in 30-, 45-, and 60-minute sessions across a range of styles — from ballet and jazz to hip hop, acro, and contemporary. Whether your child is stepping onto a dance floor for the first time or looking to build on existing skills, there's a class that fits for everyone.

Dance classes offered

Dance styles & classes

Pre-Ballet

Ages 3-4: Wed 4:30 - 5 pm

Ages 4-5: Wed 5:15 - 5:45 pm

An introduction to the fundamentals of ballet. Through simple exercises and creative movements, you can expect to build balance, coordination, and the basics of dance room etiquette.

Jazz

Age 5+: Wed 4:30 - 5:15 pm

Age 5+: Thurs 6 - 6:45 pm

A dynamic and upbeat class that blends technique and style. Using jazz fundamentals such as isolations, turns, and jumps, dancers will develop confidence, coordination, strength, musicality, and a unique sense of movement.

Lyrical/Contemporary

Age 5+: Wed 6 - 6:45 pm

A blend of ballet, jazz, and contemporary movements. Lyrical focuses on expression, musicality, and storytelling. Dancers will build confidence, flexibility, and balance while working on expression and connection to the movement.

Musical Theatre

Ages 5+: Thurs 5:45 - 6:45 pm

Expressive and joyful introduction to the world of musical theatre. Dancers will build confidence, performance skills, interaction skills, teamwork skills, and learn how to share a story through movement and music. Through fun choreography, character work, and theatre games, dancers will explore creativity, individuality, and gain skills to shine on stage and in the world.

Pre-Hip Hop

Ages 3-5: Thurs 4:30 - 5 pm

An introduction to the foundations of hip hop. Dancers will explore rhythm, coordination, and basic hip hop terminology while building confidence and having fun in a supportive environment.

Hip Hop

Ages 5+: Weds 5:15 - 6 pm

Ages 5+: Thurs 5:15 - 6 pm

Ages 8+: Wed 6 - 6:45 pm

High energy and positive class that teaches dancers confidence, individuality, and coordination. Dancers can expect to learn a blend of rhythm, musicality, basic hip hop steps, and the history of hip hop.

Pre-Dance

Ages 3-4: Thurs 4:30 - 5 pm

Age 4-5: Thurs 5:15 - 5:45 pm

Fun and energetic introduction to the world of dance. Designed to use creativity and imagination to spark curiosity and excitement. Our teachers will use music, basic dance terminology and play to start the next generation's joy for dance