Youth Classes

Fall 2026/2027 Schedule

32 Week Classes Run September 8, 2026 through May 28, 2027


Information on the Core Program vs. the Xcelerated Program

can be found at the bottom of this page.


Classes

Youth Ballet

Ages: 8+

Class length: 45 min to 1 hour

The foundation of all dance forms. This class focuses on the body awareness and strength needed to maintain proper alignment, rotation, and foundational technique. Class typically includes a classical ballet barre, center exercises, and grande allegro across the floor. Level 3 and above are required to take ballet twice per week. The program will include terminology, anatomy, and choreography.

Open Classes

Youth Ballet IA

Wednesday 5:45 - 6:30 pm 

Saturday 11:30 am - 12:15 pm    


Youth Ballet IB, by permission only

Tuesday 4:30 - 5:15 pm 


Youth Ballet 1X, by permission only

Wednesday 6:15 - 7:00 pm


Youth Ballet IIA, by permission only

Monday 5:30 - 6:30 pm    


Youth Ballet IIB, by permission only

Thursday 5:15 - 6:15 pm  


Youth Ballet 2X, by permission only

Thursday 6:30 - 7:30 pm


Youth Ballet 3X, by permission only

(highly recommended for Beg. Ballet Technique)

Wednesday 5:30 - 6:30 pm


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Youth Tap

Ages: 8+

Class length: 45 min to 1 hour

This form of dance teaches students the basic fundamentals of musicality and skills leading to advanced rhythms and syncopation. Students develop coordination of mind and body and a more perceptive sense of rhythm, timing, and phrasing.

Open Classes

Youth Tap IA

Tuesday 6:00 - 6:45 pm


Youth Tap IB, by permission only

Friday 5:30 - 6:15 pm


Youth Tap IIA, by permission only

Friday 4:30 - 5:15 pm


Youth Tap IIB, by permission only

Monday 4:30 - 5:15 pm


Youth Tap 3X, by permission only

Friday 6:15 - 7:15 pm

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Youth Jazz

Ages: 8+

Class length: 45 min to 1 hour

Jazz classes will include a warm-up, center technique, across-the-floor progressions and typically ends with choreography. This style of dance includes powerful and energetic movement with strong lines and precise isolations.

Open Classes

Youth Jazz IA

Tuesday 6:45 - 7:30 pm 

Saturday 12:15 - 1:00 pm 


Youth Jazz IB, by permission only

Friday 6:15 - 7:00 pm 


Youth Jazz 1X, by permission only

Friday 6:15 - 7:00 pm 


Youth Jazz IIA, by permission only

Monday 4:30 - 5:30 pm 


Youth Jazz IIB, by permission only

Friday 6:15 - 7:15 pm 


Youth Jazz 2X, by permission only

(Beginning TLC Optional)

Thursday 5:45 - 6:30 pm 


Youth Jazz 3X, by permission only

(Required to take Beginning TLC)

Thursday 5:45 - 6:30 pm 


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Youth Hip Hop

Ages: 8+


Class length: 45 minutes


A high energy class that includes hip hop grooves, footwork, foundational drills, and freestyle.. The majority of this class is spent learning a variety of styles through choreography.

Open Classes

Youth Hip Hop IA

Friday 4:30 - 5:15 pm


Youth Hip Hop IB, by permission only

Tuesday 5:15 - 6:00 pm


Youth Hip Hop 1X, by permission only

Wednesday 5:30 - 6:15 pm


Youth Hip Hop IIA, by permission only

Friday 7:15 - 8:00 pm


Youth Hip Hop IIB, by permission only

Monday 6:00 - 6:45 pm


Youth Hip Hop 2X, by permission only

Monday 5:15 - 6:00 pm


Youth Hip Hop 2/3X, by permission only

Monday 5:30 - 6:15 pm


Youth Hip Hop 3X, by permission only

Wednesday 7:45 - 8:30 pm


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Youth Contemporary

Ages: 8+


Class length: 45 minutes


Contemporary is known for being the fusion of many dance styles, including ballet, jazz, and hip hop, with a strong foundation in modern technique. Classes will include a warm-up, center technique, across-the-floor progressions, and choreography. Through structured improvisation, students will explore artistic expression, articulation of the spine, body initiations, and musicality. Other concepts introduced in this genre include partner work, weight bearing, counterbalance, and floorwork.

Open Classes

*First year/Level 1 Contemporary must be enrolled in a Ballet class or have a year of Ballet experience.


Youth Contemporary I*, by permission only

Wednesday 7:00 - 7:45 pm 


Youth Contemporary IIA* by permission only

Monday 6:45-7:30 pm


Youth Contemporary IIB, by permission only

Thursday 5:30-6:15 pm


Youth Contemporary 3X, by permission only

Wednesday 7:00 - 7:45 pm

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Mini/Youth Musical Theater

Ages: 6+

Class length: 45 minutes for Mini Musical Theater
Class length: 45 min to 1 hour for Youth Musical Theater

This style introduces its 3 core elements: acting, singing, and dancing. Classes include a vocal warm-up, acting exercises, basic jazz technique, and choreography. Emphasis is placed on developing stage directions, self-confidence, character building, and facial expressions for acting. Focus is placed on breath, tone, and projection for singing. 

Open Classes

Mini Musical Theater 6+ yrs.

Saturday 9:00 - 9:45 am

Saturday 11:15 am - 12:00 pm


Youth Musical Theater  8+ yrs

Monday    6:45 - 7:30 pm

Saturday 9:00 - 9:45 am


Vocal Class 10+ years

Saturday 12:00 - 1:00 pm

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Youth Acro 

A & B

Youth Acro A for Ages: 5.5-8

Youth Acro B for Ages: 8+


Class length: 1 hour


Our youth acro class will focus on strengthening the tumbling skills introduced in our preschool level. This class begins to teach the fundamentals of tumbling and Acro, including cartwheels, roundoffs, limbers, and bridge & handstand variations. Our Acro classes enhance self-esteem, coordination, balance, flexibility, strength, form and focus. 

Open Classes

Youth Acro A

Saturday 1:00 - 2:00 pm


Youth Acro B

Saturday 2:00 - 3:00 pm


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Acro 

Ages: 8 - 10+


Class length: 1 hour


Acro 1 - This class serves as an introduction to Acro skills that can be a great asset in a dancer’s training, while enhancing self-esteem, coordination, balance, flexibility, strength, form, and focus. Students will fine-tune their basic tumbling skills while focusing on their form through weekly strength and flexibility training to ensure injury prevention and technical execution. Students will be introduced to preparation drills for the following skills: front and back walkovers, side aerials, chin stands, and shoulder stands. 


Acro 2 & 3 - Acro classes incorporate gymnastic-based tricks with fluidity and flexibility of dance technique. Students work on enhancing self-esteem, coordination, balance, flexibility, strength, form, and focus through their weekly strength and flexibility training. Students will build upon their Acro skills through different variations and more complex progressions. The strength and flexibility progressions prepare the students to execute skills, such as: Valdez, Rose Plop, Flip flop variations, Tinsica, front aerials.

Open Classes

Acro I 8+ yrs

Saturday 9:00 - 10:00 am


Acro II 10 + yrs. * permission only

Saturday 12:00 - 1:00 pm


Acro III 10 + yrs. * permission only

Saturday 11:00 - 12:00 pm


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Turns/Leaps/
Conditioning (TLC) 

Ages: 8+


Class length: 45 min to 1 hour


(Must be enrolled in a second-year ballet or jazz; placement approval is needed)

This non-recital class is geared toward dancers interested in taking their technique to the next level. Required for all jazz dancers level 3 & higher. The curriculum works to increase mobility, stability, balance, stamina, and overall strength. Refining and advancing skills for all turns and leap progressions will be a focus in this class. Placement approval is needed.


Open Classes (Pre Approval Required)

TLC Beginner 

Thursday 5:00 - 5:45 pm


TLC Beginning/Intermediate

Monday 7:30 - 8:30 pm


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Programming 2026-2027


Xcelerated Program (X level classes)


The Xcelerated Program is designed for experienced students ages 8–18 who are seeking more rigorous training. Participants are expected to cross-train in at least one additional dance genre to support their overall growth. These classes move at an accelerated pace, with higher expectations for accountability, retention, and consistent application of corrections. All 24/7 Dance programming follows an educational curriculum and offers progress reports twice per season. Genres include Ballet, Jazz, Tap, Contemporary, TLC, and Hip Hop. Admission to this program requires pre-approval from our Education Directors.


-Higher Xpectations

-Xtra requirements

-Xross training 

-Xcelerated pace


Core Program (A and B level classes)
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The Core Program is designed for students ages 8–18 who are seeking a structured, syllabus-based dance education across a variety of genres. All 24/7 Dance programming follows an educational curriculum and offers progress reports twice per season. The Core Program offers flexibility, allowing students to enroll in as many or as few classes as desired, while providing the opportunity to progress through levels over time. Classes include Ballet, Jazz, Tap, Contemporary, Musical Theatre, Acro, and Hip Hop.