Our Classes
We offer a wide variety of classes for students ages 3 to 18, as well as tap, ballet and yoga for adults 18 and up. All classes are designed to fulfill the individual and uphold our five core values. Technique classes are open to anyone who wishes to enroll. Dancers are usually placed in levels corresponding with their age; however, the owner has the right to place students differently at the recommendation of their instructors. This ensures a safe and beneficiary learning environment for everyone.
Levels
Jumpstarts: Ages 3-5
Jumpstart classes normally include students ages 3-5 and most likely have no previous dance experience. Students in this level are working on developing the joy of movement and their gross motor skills that will serve as the basis for the rest of their training. Students will also be taught basic introductory life skills such as sharing, taking turns, social interaction and verbal communication.
Beginners: Ages 6-8
Beginner classes normally include students ages 6-8 and may have previous dance experience. Beginners will continue developing their gross motor skills as well as fine motor skills and be introduced to regularly structured classes and traditional skills according to technique style.
Intermediates: Ages 9-12
Intermediate classes normally include students ages 9-12 and may be becoming more committed to dance and taking more classes. At this age, students will be consistently developing their technique, flexibility and artistry. Additionally, this is the age bracket that most students have decided whether they want to dance competitively.
Juniors: Ages 13-15
Junior classes normally include students ages 13-15. Juniors are expected to have a strong technical foundation and beginning to tap into their artistry. At this level, students are perfecting their technique, challenging their traditional sense of musicality, and starting to truly form their own personal style of dancing.
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Seniors: Ages 16-18
Senior classes normally include students ages 16-18. Seniors should be perfecting the nuances of their preferred styles and fine tuning the technique of their weaker styles. These students are serious about their conditioning regime and have a practice plan outside of their studio time. Seniors should have a solid sense of individual style as they determine if and how they choose to pursue performing after their time at PDC.
Adult Classes: 18+
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Ballet
Classes in ballet are available to students ages 3 to 18 and are highly emphasized at PDC. All company members are required to take at least one ballet class a week, as it is crucial to both their physical and disciplinary development.
Jazz
Jazz classes are available to students ages 6 to 18. As they progress, students will be exposed to multiple different styles of music with different technical emphasis, as well as begin training in character heels.
Tap
Tap classes are available to students ages 3 to 18 and are highly emphasized art PDC. We pride ourselves on the ability to train students to excel in both Broadway classical and rhythm tap. environments.
Lyrical/Contemporary
The combined class of Lyrical and Contemporary styles is available to students ages 9-18. This class stresses the story-telling element of dance, embracing a character and connecting with the audience.
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Hip Hop
Available to students ages 9 to 18, Hip Hop classes are meant to contrast traditional technique classes. Students are encouraged to explore new possibilities and adapt their learning to their own anatomy and creativity.
Private Voice
Private Voice lessons are available to students who want to become well rounded performers and further grow their music education and appreciation without having to search for new teachers in a new location.
Pointe
Available to all ballet students at least 12 years of age or meet experience requirements determined by the instructor. This class is a separate opportunity to become educated on the history and function of classical pointe work.
Kinderhop
For ages 4 to 7, this locomotor class gives young children a small taste of hip hop choreography and music. This class is structured with traditional hip hop steps and stylization in mind, making it the perfect stepping stone to hip hop as students age.
Mommy & Me
Perfect for mothers, fathers, or caretakers and their little ones on the move! Mommy & Me is a 45 minute session that encourages bonding, light activity and learning, from peek-a-boo and lap time to sing-a-longs and circle time. Ages 18 months to 3 years.
Yoga
This class is offered to adults looking for a low-stress, low-impact athletic class full of spirituality. Yoga sessions are an hour long, taking the students through several different poses, included with modifications as well as a cooldown.
