Recreational Classes
At Aspire Dance Company we understand that dance classes often serve as an escape from the stress of everyday life. Our instructors are committed to providing a safe and nurturing environment for your dancer to learn and grow. Every class follows a strict curriculum to insure streamlined and comprehensive milestones for your dancer.
Explore our class catalog and schedule your free trial today!
Pre School Program
Tiny Dancers | Ages 2-4 years
Introduce your Tiny Dancer to the basic fundamentals of dance! Tiny Dancers offers a fun introduction to ballet and tap through our tried and tested ADC curriculum. Your tiny dancer will have an engaging and relaxed environment to exercise their basic motor skills, rhythm techniques, and classroom behaviors. Classes consist of 15 minutes of Tap followed by 15 minutes of Ballet. While parents are not allowed inside the dance studio, we recommend they stay in the building to assist dancers with changing their shoes.
Class Duration: 30 Minutes | Class Genre: Ballet/Tap | Attire: Lilac Leotard, White Tights, White Ballet Shoes, Black Tap Shoes
Hip Hop Minis | Ages 2-4 years
Hip Hop Minis is the perfect class for kiddos who love to MOVE! This exciting class offers 30 minutes of hip hop basics through exercising, following directions, and movement exploration. Dancers will hop, jump, and shimmy into a bright dance future!
Class Duration: 30 Minutes | Class Genre: Hip Hop | Attire: Dancewear, Tennis Shoes or Jazz Shoes
Mini Movement | Ages 3-5 years
Mini Movement dives deeper into ballet movement and vocabulary in a fun and engaging way. Following the ADC Ballet Curriculum, dancers will grow their coordination and expression in ballet. This class is best paired with a Mini Rhythm tap class.
Class Duration: 30 Minutes | Class Genre: Ballet | Attire: Deep Purple Leotard, White Tights, White Ballet Shoes
Mini Rhythm | Ages 3-5 years
Mini Rhythm dives deeper into tap movement and vocabulary in a fun and engaging way. Dancers will practice coordination and rhythm while reaching important tap milestones. This class is best paired with a Mini Movement Ballet class.
Class Duration: 30 Minutes | Class Genre: Tap | Attire: Deep Purple Leotard, White Tights, Black Tap Shoes
Kids Bop | Ages 3-5 years
Let your dancer express themselves with Kids Bop! This class is full of excitement and creativity as we learn the basics to jazz dancing. Dancers will learn introductory stretch and movement skills with an emphasis on performance.
Class Duration: 30 Minutes | Class Genre: Jazz | Attire: Dancewear, Jazz Shoes
Ballet Program
Pre Ballet | Ages 5-7
Pre ballet is an important foundational step in the ADC Ballet Curriculum. Dancers will focus on posture, basic technique and expression through movement in a fun and relaxed environment.
Class Duration: 45 Minutes | Class Genre: Ballet | Attire: Baby Pink Leotard, Pink Tights, Pink Ballet Shoes
Basic Ballet | Ages 8+
Basic Ballet is the final step in our preparatory ballet series. In this class, we dive deeper into ballet curriculum. Dancers will put their skills into motion with choreography and variations while continuing to expand their ballet vocabulary.
Class Duration: 1 Hour | Class Genre: Ballet | Attire: Hot Pink Leotard, Pink Tights, Pink Ballet Shoes
Ballet 1 | Ages 9+
At this level, dancers should have a strong understanding of basic ballet terminology, movement, and class structure. Dancers will be evaluated at the end of each semester to determine promotion to the next level.
Class Duration: 1 Hour | Class Genre: Ballet | Attire: Black Leotard, Pink Tights, Pink Ballet Shoes
Ballet 2 | Ages 10+
This Intermediate/Advanced course introduces more advanced technique and ballet variations. Dancers will be evaluated at the end of each semester to determine promotion and readiness for pre-pointe classes.
Class Duration: 1 Hour | Class Genre: Ballet | Attire: Black Leotard, Pink Tights, Pink Ballet Shoes
Tap & Combo Classes
Ballet/Tap Combo | 5-7 years
Get the best of both worlds with a ballet/tap combo class! This class loosely mirrors the Pre Ballet and Tap 1 classes with a more relaxed environment. Classes consist of 30 minutes of ballet followed by 30 minutes of tap. Combo classes are a great option for families with busy schedules.
Class Duration: 1 hour | Class Genre: Ballet/Tap | Class Attire: Royal Blue Leotard, White Tights, White Ballet Shoes, Black Tap Shoes
Tap 1 | 5-7 years
This introductory course offers a fun introduction to tap dancing. Dancers will learn basic rhythms and steps and practice incorporating them into routines.
Class Duration: 45 minutes | Class Genre: Tap | Class Attire: Dancewear, black tap shoes
Tap 2 | 8+ years
Tap 2 is an intermediate level class. Dancers should have a strong knowledge of basic tap steps and rhythms.
Class Duration: 1 Hour | Class Genre: Tap | Class Attire: Dancewear, black tap shoes
Tap 3 | 9+ years
This advanced class offers challenging choreography and tap steps to experienced dancers.
Class Duration: 1 Hour | Class Genre: Tap | Class Attire: Dancewear, black tap shoes
Jazz & Lyrical
Jazz 1 | Ages 5-7 Years
In this class, dancers will learn basic Jazz techniques and movements. Jazz classes emphasize strong movement and high energy choreography. Dancers will learn proper stretch and strength technique.
Class Duration: 45 Minutes | Class Genre: Jazz | Class Attire: Dancewear, Jazz Shoes
Lyrical 1 | 5-7 Years
Lyrical merges Ballet technique with the freedom and expression of Jazz dance (think Dance Moms). Dancers will practice moving fluidly through each step and tapping into their emotions to create art. Dancers must be enrolled in a ballet class to enroll in Lyrical.
Class Duration: 45 Minutes | Class Genre: Lyrical | Class Attire: Dancewear, Jazz Shoes or Lyrical Shoes (Half Soles)
Jazz 2 | 8+ Years
This intermediate class focuses on incorporating technique steps into jazz choreography. Dancers will focus on improving their basic skills and be introduced to more difficult skills.
Class Duration: 1 Hour | Class Genre: Jazz | Class Attire: Dancewear, Jazz Shoes
Lyrical 2 | 8+ Years
This class introduces more complex choreography and emotion. Dancers will be challenged to tell their story through dance in each class and may be given projects to create their own choreography. Dancers must be enrolled in a ballet class to register for Lyrical classes.
Class Duration: 1 Hour | Class Genre: Lyrical | Class Attire: Dancewear, Jazz Shoes or Lyrical Shoes (Half Soles)
Jazz 3 | 9+ Years
This advanced class dives deeper into different Jazz styles (classical, Broadway, commercial, etc.). Dancers should have strong Jazz technique and body control to incorporate into choreography. Dancers will learn elite turn variations and jumps at this level.
Class Duration: 1 Hour | Class Genre: Jazz | Class Attire: All Black Dancewear, Jazz Shoes
Lyrical 3 | 9+ Years
This advanced class focuses on excellent performance quality without sacrificing technique. Dancers will learn choreography with more complex technique and meaning. Dancers must be enrolled in a n intermediate-advanced level ballet class.
Class Duration: 1 Hour | Class Genre: Lyrical | Class Attire: All Black Dancewear, Jazz Shoes or Lyrical Shoes (Half Soles)
Hip Hop & Pom
Hip Hop 1 | 5-7 Years
Dancers will practice keeping rhythm with basic hip hop foundational moves. This energetic class is perfect for dancers that love to feel the beat! We will learn basic choreography and practice storytelling through movement.
Class Duration: 45 Minutes | Class Genre: Hip Hop | Class Attire: Streetwear/Dancewear, Tennis Shoes
Hip Hop 2 | 8+ Years
This intermediate class introduces hip hop techniques such as popping/locking and breaking. Dancers will learn more complex choreography with a focus on performance quality.
Class Duration: 1 Hour | Class Genre: Hip Hop | Class Attire: Streetwear/Dancewear, Tennis Shoes
Hip Hop 3 | 10+ Years
This advanced class offers industry level choreography. Dancers will learn to perform for stage as well as on camera. This is a great class for those pursuing a professional career in Commercial, Music Video or Back Up Dancing.
Class Duration: 1 Hour | Class Genre: Hip Hop | Class Attire: Streetwear/Dancewear, Tennis Shoes
Pro Pom | Ages 12+
Learn Pom choreography from a former NBA Dancer! Pom pulls from jazz, hip hop, and cheer influence. This is a great class for those pursing a dance team or pro cheerleader career. This is a performance based class that offers intermediate choreography with options to modify for beginner or advanced dancers. Classes may be filmed in the last 10 minutes. Poms are recommended but not required
Class Duration: 1 Hour | Class Genre: Pom Jazz/Pom Hip Hop | Class Attire: Dancewear, Tennis Shoes or Jazz Shoes
Acrobatics
Intro To Acro | 4-6 Years
This class introduces dancers to the core foundations of Acrobatics and how it differs from cheer or gymnastics tumbling. With a focus on technique and safety, dancers will develop the necessary muscles and flexibility to begin their Acro journey!
Class Duration: 45 Minutes | Class Genre: Acro/Tumbling | Class Attire: Form fitting clothing, bare feet
ACRO 1 | 7+ Years
At this level dancers will begin their formal acrobatic training from the internationally recognized Acrobatic Arts curriculum. We focus on complete mastery of each skill before moving on to the next to insure proper technique and safety at higher levels.
Class Duration: 1 Hour | Class Genre: Acro/Tumbling | Class Attire: Form fitting clothing, bare feet
Acro 2 | 8+ Years
This level introduces more advanced variations of beginning skills and intermediate drills (handsprings/aerials). Dancers will continue their flexibility and strength training and learn to experiment safely.
Class Duration: 1 Hour | Class Genre: Acro/Tumbling | Class Attire: Form fitting clothing, bare feet
acro 3 | 9+ Years
This is an intermediate class that introduces aerial and handspring skills. Dancers should demonstrate complete mastery of level 1 & 2 skills before entering in this class.
Class Duration: 1 Hour | Class Genre: Acro/Tumbling | Class Attire: Form fitting clothing, bare feet