Classes
Recreational Dance Classes
Fun and dynamic dance classes for children from 18 months to 12 years old in a variety of styles.
JWSD's recreational program is best suited to beginners and families interested in a low-commitment, high-reward activity for their children.
The program covers the fundamentals of ballet, tap, jazz, tumbling, acro, hip hop, and K-pop, and aims to develop strength & motor skills, improve balance & flexibility, boost confidence, and provide a safe and loving community for every child.
If your dancer has some experience and is 6 yrs+, be sure to check out our intermediate & advanced programs to find the best class for their age and level.
Class Styles by Age
18 months – 3 years
- Creative Movement — 45 minutes of Ballet & Tumbling for ages 18m–2yrs & 2–3yrs.
- Dance Combo I — 1 hour of Ballet, Tap, & Tumbling for ages 3–4yrs.
3 – 5 years
- Dance Combo I & II — 1 hour of Ballet, Tap, & Tumbling for ages 3–4yrs & 4–5yrs.
- Hip Hop & Tumbling — 45 minutes of Hip Hop and Tumbling for ages 4–6yrs.
5 – 7 years
- Hip Hop & Tumbling — 45 minutes of Hip Hop and Tumbling for ages 4–6yrs.
- Hip Hop — 45 minutes of Hip Hop for ages 5–7yrs.
- Dance Combo III — 1 hour of Ballet, Tap, & Tumbling for ages 5–6yrs.
- Dance Combo IV — 1.25 hours of Ballet, Tap, & Jazz for ages 5.5–7yrs.
- Dance Combo V — 1.5 hours of Ballet, Tap, & Jazz for ages 6–8yrs.
7 – 12 years
- Dance Combo V — 1.5 hours of Ballet, Tap, & Jazz for ages 6–8 or 7–10yrs.
- Acro — 45 minutes of acrobatics/tumbling for ages 7–10yrs.
- Hip Hop — 45 minutes of Hip Hop for ages 6–8, 8–10, or 10+yrs.
- K-Pop — 45 minutes of K-Pop for ages 7–12yrs.
Class Style Details
Creative Movement
Creative Movement offers 45 minutes of ballet and tumbling for ages 18m–3yrs. These classes are flexible and freeform, focusing on teaching the basics of balance, form, and rhythm while encouraging expressive movement and creativity.
What to bring
Tights or thin socks, ballet shoes, leotard or fitted tee + fitted shorts/leggings, dance bag, coverup, water bottle. Hair pulled back securely.
Dance Combo I–III
Dance Combos I, II, & III offer one hour of ballet, tap, and tumbling for ages 3–6yrs. These classes are more structured than Creative Movement, seeking to instill tiny dancers with a sense of routine and the basic elements of each subject according to their age and capability.
What to bring
Tights or thin socks, ballet shoes, tap shoes, leotard or fitted tee + fitted shorts/leggings, dance bag, coverup, water bottle. Hair pulled back securely.
Dance Combo IV–V
Dance Combos IV–V offer an hour and fifteen minutes or an hour and a half of ballet, tap, and jazz for ages 5–10yrs. These classes strike a balance between maintaining the fun and relaxed quality of our recreational program and a greater focus on developing technical ability, terminology, and mindset necessary for novice dancers to progress into intermediate and advanced training.
These classes are open to beginners. More experienced dancers are invited to consider our intermediate/advanced programs: Intermediate — Sparks Preparatory Program (6–8yrs) or Dance Team Program (8–17yrs); Advanced — Technique Classes (7+yrs) or Body Talk Dance Company (7+yrs).
What to bring
Pink or skin-tone tights and split-sole ballet shoes, black tap shoes, black leotard, dance bag, coverup, water bottle. Hair pulled back securely.
Hip Hop & Tumbling
This class combines hip hop and tumbling for an action-packed, high-energy class that aims to develop basic rhythm, balance, and motor control while encouraging creative expression in dancers ages 3–5yrs.
Hip Hop
We offer 45-minute Hip Hop classes for ages 5–7 & 7–10yrs. These fun and engaging classes are designed to introduce kids to the world of dance and help them develop coordination, rhythm, and self-expression.
Acro
Our Acro class is 45 minutes for ages 7–10yrs, focused on developing flexibility, strength, and tumbling skills commonly used in dance.
K-Pop
Back by popular demand — a 45-minute K-pop class for ages 8–12yrs. This class follows the same model as our hip hop classes with an infusion of the unique styling and popular choreography of K-pop's biggest stars and most beloved groups.
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