Programs at SDC
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Creative Movement
This fun class will introduce children to the magic of dance class. Appropriate for most children ages 3-5, no prior experience is required. The ability to listen to the teacher is important.
Monday or Wednesday evenings, Friday morning
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Pre-Ballet
Our little dancers learn all about stretching and ballet in this delightful introduction to the joy of dance. Appropriate for most children ages 5-6, no prior experience is required. The ability to listen to the teacher is important.
Monday or Wednesday evenings, Friday morning
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Beginning Ballet
Young dancers learn the structure, disciplines, and delights of a traditional ballet class. Appropriate for most children ages 7-9, no prior experience is required. The ability to focus and listen to the teacher is important.
Monday or Thursday evening
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Beginner (Level A)
This is our first Pre-Professional level. Appropriate for most children ages 8-11. No experience necessary, but dancers should be focused and eager to learn. Dancers in Level A will have Ballet and Modern technique class once per week.
Schedule: Monday evenings
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Intermediate (Levels B & C)
Dancers in our Intermediate Pre-Professional levels can take a variety of classes in ballet and modern technique, contemporary, jazz, & pointe/pre-pointe. See registration page for required classes.
*Placement Required
Classes: Monday, Tuesday, and Thursday evenings, Saturday morning
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Advanced (Level D)
Dancers in our Advanced Pre-Professional level can take a variety of classes in ballet and modern technique, contemporary, jazz, pointe, and variations/repertoire. See registration page for required classes.
*Placement Required
Classes: Monday, Tuesday, and Thursday evenings, Saturday mornings
Open Classes
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Beginning/Intermediate Jazz
Geared for beginner to intermediate youth dancers, this class will help build confidence in your dance abilities and experience. You can expect a blend of different styles including jazz, hip hop, and contemporary!
Schedule: Monday evenings
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Intermediate/Advanced Jazz/Hip Hop
Open to any dancers ages 15+ who have some level of dance experience. Class will focus on jazz and hip hop style warmups, across the floor exercises, and challenging combinations to fun music.
Schedule: Thursday evenings
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Adult Modern Dance
For adult dancers of any level, this class will introduce you to elements of modern dance, including grounded movements, head/tail connection, core strengthening, basic floor work, and traveling steps.
Schedule: Thursday evenings
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Beginning Adult Ballet
No experience required. For anyone 17+, this class is a great introduction to the art and athleticism of ballet.
Schedule: Wednesday evenings
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Advanced Beginner Adult Ballet
In this class you will build on the fundamentals of classical ballet at the barre and in center work and grow your confidence as a dancer. This class moves at a faster pace and pushes technical skills.
Schedule: Friday evenings
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Intermediate/Advanced Adult Ballet
Appropriate for anyone 17+ who has solid ballet experience, is comfortable with the flow of a ballet class, and wishes to grow in the art and athleticism of ballet. This is our most technically challenging class for adults.
Schedule: Monday evenings
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Adult Pointe
Recommended for adult dancers who are just starting pointe work or as a strengthening class for dancers who would like to get pointe shoes in the future.
Schedule: Friday evenings