2023-2024 Dance Year

Name
Days
Location
Boys Intermediate Funk & Jazz
This is an upbeat boys dance class for ages 8-12 with previous dance experience. All styles are a go in this upbeat class. You'll sweat, laugh, and learn new skills, leaping, jumping, and, yes, worming, across the studio. For 2023-2024, this class meets in the downstairs studio on Mondays and the big upstairs studio on Thursdays.
M 6:00 PM-7:00 PM
Downstairs Studio
NSDK
Intro to Musical Theatre
Suitable for 5-year-olds, this class teaches an introduction to musical theatre, with fun songs and lots of pizazz! The student will be taught class etiquette (listening and following directions) while being introduced to basic dance fundamentals and stage directions. We will sing, dance, play acting games, and work on line memorization. This is the perfect class for our youngest stars of the stage!
Monday
2:30 PM to 3:00 PM
Small Upstairs Studio
NSDK
Intro to Hip Hop
Suitable for 5-year-olds, this class teaches an introduction to hip hop, using fun motion cues and upbeat music. This class is scheduled for students can take Intro to Ballet immediately before, so they can experience a variety of disciplines and styles of dance!
Monday
3:00 PM to 3:30 PM
Small Upstairs Studio
NSDK
Acrodance 4
Acro dance features all the elements of regular tumbling class: cardio, strength, flexibility, limbering, balancing, and tumbling- but also incorporates graded levels, so it's very easy to see what level a student is working towards, and what their next skill progression may be.

Acro Dance is intended to be incorporated into dance performances, so we do require all our acro students to take a dance class for musicality, vocabulary, and technique building. We highly encourage jazz or ballet as their dance form, but tap and hip-hop also are great. In contrast, our tumbling classes don't perform, and they don't work on transitions and progressions connecting skills together into routines.

All acro students are required to demonstrate proficiency in skills required at each level before moving up, and placement classes are required for all acro classes at the start of the year.
Monday
4:00 PM to 5:00 PM
Big Upstairs Studio
NSDK
Jazz 1 & 2
Jazz combines many styles and techniques from ethnic and contemporary dance to ballet. Our jazz classes teach fundamentals of jazz dance technique, terminology and style with an emphasis on proper technique, alignment and movement quality. Jazz uses both sharp and fluid movements used to create a visually technical dance and style. It is usually done to popular music. Class will consist of center floor warm up, progressions across the floor and center floor combinations. Progressions consist of technical jazz dance walks, turns and jumps. Body isolations, stretching, turning, leaping and technical steps are also taught in this class. Jazz classes are a great workout and fun for all ages. Appropriate for 6+
Monday
4:00 PM to 5:00 PM
Downstairs Studio
NSDK
Acrodance 5
Acro dance features all the elements of regular tumbling class: cardio, strength, flexibility, limbering, balancing, and tumbling- but also incorporates graded levels, so it's very easy to see what level a student is working towards, and what their next skill progression may be.

Acro Dance is intended to be incorporated into dance performances, so we do require all our acro students to take a dance class for musicality, vocabulary, and technique building. We highly encourage jazz or ballet as their dance form, but tap and hip-hop also are great. In contrast, our tumbling classes don't perform, and they don't work on transitions and progressions connecting skills together into routines.

All acro students are required to demonstrate proficiency in skills required at each level before moving up, and placement classes are required for all acro classes at the start of the year.
Monday
5:00 PM to 6:00 PM
Big Upstairs Studio
NSDK
Contemporary 1
This class is appropriate for 8 years +. Contemporary dance builds on the foundation of Ballet and offers dancers the chance to develop torso articulation, core and distal patterning, as well as head and tail connectivity. It develops body, action, space, time, and energy awareness and expressiveness.
Monday
6:00 PM to 7:00 PM
Small Upstairs Studio
NSDK
Contemporary 2
Contemporary dance builds on the foundation of Ballet and offers dancers the chance to develop torso articulation, core and distal patterning, as well as head and tail connectivity. It develops body, action, space, time, and energy awareness and expressiveness. Please note, students in Contemporary 2 must also be enrolled in a weekly jazz, hip hop or ballet class.
Monday
7:00 PM to 8:15 PM
Small Upstairs Studio
NSDK
Intro to Ballet (Tuesday)
Suitable for 5 year olds, this class teaches an introduction to ballet. The student will be taught class etiquette (listening and following directions) while being introduced to basic dance fundamentals. Basic elements of ballet such as plie, tendu, ballet walks, positions of the stage and body, chasse, and port de bras will be taught in class.
Tuesday
2:30 PM to 3:00 PM
Small Upstairs Studio
NSDK
Tippity Tappers
Introduction to tap and rhythm! Age 4-6
Tuesday
3:15 PM to 4:00 PM
Small Upstairs Studio
NSDK
3&4 Year Old Rhythm & Movement (Tuesday Afternoon)
Rhythm and Movement (creative movement) classes are a fun way to improve your child's mobility, help them learn to follow directions and sequencing, work on balance and agility, and make new friends! We focus on rhythm work, creative dance, expressing ourselves and using our imaginations, and lots of work on listening, following directions, sequencing, and working independently within a group.

This class is for students who will be already 3 years old by October 1st and will not be turning 5 until at least November. Students who will be turning 5 by October will do well in our Intro classes!
Tuesday
4:00 PM to 4:45 PM
Small Upstairs Studio
NSDK
Musical Theatre 1 & 2
Does your child love to sing, dance, and perform? This will be perfect class for that budding Broadway star! Choreography, fun props, singing and dancing- what could be more fun!? This class is suitable for children approximately 6-9 years old.
Tuesday
5:00 PM to 6:00 PM
Small Upstairs Studio
NSDK
Ballet 1 (Tuesday)
Suitable for students around 7-9 years old who are beginning ballet, or for those with 2 years of beginning ballet experience, this class focuses on the development of the fundamentals of ballet. Center floor work is introduced and vocabulary is expanded as dancers develop more confidence and skills.
Tuesday
6:00 PM to 7:00 PM
Downstairs Studio
NSDK
Pre-Pointe
This class will focus on the critical strength needed both in the feet and legs for pointe dancers, as well as pointe work for new dancers. Highly recommended for dancers who have had pointe shoes less than 1 year, or dancers who plan to get their shoes within 1-2 year.

In addition to focused work for pointe, this class will also teach classical variations for students interested in a choreography class or expanding their repertoire for competitions, etc.
Tuesday
7:00 PM to 8:00 PM
Small Upstairs Studio
NSDK
2 Year Old Wiggles & Giggles (Spring Full Session)
Moving & Grooving (creative movement) classes are a fun way to improve your child's mobility, help them learn to follow directions and sequencing, work on balance and agility, and make new friends! We focus on rhythm work, creative dance, expressing ourselves and using our imaginations, and lots of work on listening, following directions, sequencing, and working independently within a group.
Wednesday
9:15 AM to 9:45 AM
Small Upstairs Studio
NSDK
Hip Hop 2
Hip hop is a high-energy class that infuses the latest styles of street dancing, stepping, popping, and tutting. Class will encourage students to step outside of the box by bringing their own individual style and personality to the movements. Students with at least 1 year of experience, approximate ages 8-10 yrs, should enroll in this class.
Wednesday
3:45 PM to 4:45 PM
Big Upstairs Studio
NSDK
Tap 1
Students with some little or no tap or dance background should enroll in this class. Tap classes are designed to develop rhythm, style and sound. Exercises focus on building flexibility of the knee and ankles, coordination, and speed of movement. The class emphasis is on developing proper tap technique, producing clear tap sounds, and having fun. Age 6+
Wednesday
3:45 PM to 4:45 PM
Downstairs Studio
NSDK
Ballet 1 (Wednesday)
Suitable for students around 7-9 years old who are beginning ballet, or for those with 2 years of beginning ballet experience, this class focuses on the development of the fundamentals of ballet. Center floor work is introduced and vocabulary is expanded as dancers develop more confidence and skills.
Wednesday
4:00 PM to 5:00 PM
Small Upstairs Studio
NSDK
Hip Hop 3
Hip hop is a high-energy class that infuses the latest styles of street dancing, stepping, popping, and tutting. Class will encourage students to step outside of the box by bringing their own individual style and personality to the movements. Students with at least 1 year of experience, approximate ages 8-10 yrs, should enroll in this class.
Wednesday
4:15 PM to 5:15 PM
Big Upstairs Studio
NSDK
Tap 2
Older students with some or no tap background should enroll in this class, as well as students who are recommended by their Tap 1 teacher. Tap classes are designed to develop rhythm, style and sound. Exercises focus on building flexibility of the knee and ankles, coordination, and speed of movement. The class emphasis is on developing proper tap technique, producing clear tap sounds, and having fun. Age 8+, no experience needed.
Wednesday
4:45 PM to 5:45 PM
Downstairs Studio
NSDK
Advanced Pointe
This is a class for students who have had their pointe shoes at least 1 dance year. We will learn classical variations, turn on turns on 1 leg, and more difficult steps than can be accessed in technique class.
Wednesday
6:00 PM to 7:00 PM
Big Upstairs Studio
NSDK
Contemporary 3
Contemporary dance builds on the foundation of Ballet and offers dancers the chance to develop torso articulation, core and distal patterning, as well as head and tail connectivity. It develops body, action, space, time, and energy awareness and expressiveness. Please note, students in Contemporary 3 must also be enrolled in a weekly jazz, hip hop or ballet class.
Wednesday
7:45 PM to 9:00 PM
Big Upstairs Studio
NSDK
Acrodance 6+
Acro dance features all the elements of regular tumbling class: cardio, strength, flexibility, limbering, balancing, and tumbling- but also incorporates graded levels, so it's very easy to see what level a student is working towards, and what their next skill progression may be.

Acro Dance is intended to be incorporated into dance performances, so we do require all our acro students to take a dance class for musicality, vocabulary, and technique building. We highly encourage jazz or ballet as their dance form, but tap and hip-hop also are great. In contrast, our tumbling classes don't perform, and they don't work on transitions and progressions connecting skills together into routines.

All acro students are required to demonstrate proficiency in skills required at each level before moving up, and placement classes are required for all acro classes at the start of the year.
M 6:00 PM-7:00 PM
W 6:40 PM-7:40 PM
Big Upstairs Studio
NSDK
Ballet 2
Suitable for 8-11 year old ballet students. Students with 2+ years of ballet or dance background should enroll in this class. Class includes barre exercises, fun center floor work and across the floor combinations including basic jumps and elementary turns. More vocabulary is introduced, and a focus on developing appropriate core strength and coordination is emphasized. For 2023-2024, Ballet 2 meets in the downstairs studio on Tuesdays and the small upstairs studio on Wednesdays.
Tuesday Wednesday
5:00 PM to 6:00 PM
Downstairs Studio
NSDK
Tap 3
Tap class is designed to develop rhythm, style and sound. Students will learn a variety of tap styles from Broadway to Rhythm tap. Exercises focus on building flexibility of the knee and ankles, coordination, and speed of movement. The class emphasis is on developing proper tap technique, producing clear tap sounds, and having fun.
Thursday
6:00 PM to 7:00 PM
Downstairs Studio
NSDK
Ballet 3A
Suitable for 9-13-year-old ballet students. Students with at least three years of ballet or dance background should enroll in this class. Class includes barre exercises, center floor work, petite allegro, and across-the-floor combinations. More vocabulary is emphasized, turns on one foot are introduced and refined, and a focus on developing appropriate core strength and coordination is emphasized. For 2023-2024, Ballet 3A meets in the small upstairs studio on Mondays and the large upstairs studio on Thursdays.
Tu 6:00 PM-7:00 PM
Th 4:00 PM-5:00 PM
Small Upstairs Studio
NSDK
Ballet 3B
Suitable for 9-13-year-old ballet students. Students with at least three years of ballet or dance background should enroll in this class. Class includes barre exercises, center floor work, petite allegro, and across-the-floor combinations. More vocabulary is emphasized, turns on one foot are introduced and refined, and a focus on developing appropriate core strength and coordination is emphasized. For 2023-2024, Ballet 3B will meet in the large upstairs studio on Tuesdays and the small upstairs studio on Thursdays.
Tuesday Thursday
4:00 PM to 5:30 PM
Big Upstairs Studio
NSDK
Hip Hop 4
Hip hop is a high-energy class that infuses the latest styles of street dancing, stepping, popping, and tutting. Class will encourage students to step outside of the box by bringing their own individual style and personality to the movements. This class is designed for older students, with dance background, approximate ages 10-16 yrs, It is STRONGLY suggested that Hip Hop 4 students also take the Stretch and Strengthen class or another dance discipline to round out their training.
Tuesday Thursday
4:00 PM to 5:00 PM
Downstairs Studio
NSDK
Ballet 4
This beautiful and demanding technique is a necessity for all young, aspiring dancers, and Ballet 4 is suitable for dancers approximately ages 10-14, with at least two years of dance background, or by teacher recommendation. Emphasis is on center floor work, petite allegro and across the floor combinations. Students are working towards pointe shoes. For 2023-2024, Ballet 4 meets in the downstairs studio on Mondays & Thursdays and the large upstairs studio on Tuesdays.
M 7:00 PM-8:30 PM
Tu 5:30 PM-7:00 PM
Th 5:30 PM-7:00 PM
Downstairs Studio
NSDK
Ballet 5/6
Students are encouraged to take technical classes such as pirouettes and turns, pointe, or jazz 3, or choreography classes such as contemporary 3, variations, and musical theatre.
Monday Tuesday Thursday
7:00 PM to 9:00 PM
Big Upstairs Studio
NSDK
3&4 Year Old Rhythm & Movement (Saturday)
Rhythm and Movement (creative movement) classes are a fun way to improve your child's mobility, help them learn to follow directions and sequencing, work on balance and agility, and make new friends! We focus on rhythm work, creative dance, expressing ourselves and using our imaginations, and lots of work on listening, following directions, sequencing, and working independently within a group.

This class is for students who will be already 3 years old by October 1st and will not be turning 5 until at least November. Students who will be turning 5 by October will do well in our Intro classes!
Saturday
9:00 AM to 9:45 AM
Small Upstairs Studio
NSDK
Acrodance 2
Acro dance features all the elements of regular tumbling class: cardio, strength, flexibility, limbering, balancing, and tumbling- but also incorporates graded levels, so it's very easy to see what level a student is working towards, and what their next skill progression may be.

Acro Dance is intended to be incorporated into dance performances, so we do require all our acro students to take a dance class for musicality, vocabulary, and technique building. We highly encourage jazz or ballet as their dance form, but tap and hip hop also are great.

In contrast, our tumbling classes don't perform, and they don't work on transitions and progressions connecting skills together into routines.

All acro students are required to demonstrate proficiency in skills required at each level before moving up, and placement classes are required for all acro classes at the start of the year.
Saturday
10:00 AM to 11:00 AM
Big Upstairs Studio
NSDK
Intro to Ballet (Saturday)
Suitable for 5 year olds, this class teaches an introduction to ballet. The student will be taught class etiquette (listening and following directions) while being introduced to basic dance fundamentals. Basic elements of ballet such as plie, tendu, ballet walks, positions of the stage and body, chasse, and port de bras will be taught in class.
Saturday
10:00 AM to 10:30 AM
Small Upstairs Studio
NSDK
Intro to Tap (Saturday)
Suitable for 5 year olds, this class teaches an introduction to ballet. The student will be taught class etiquette (listening and following directions) while being introduced to basic dance fundamentals. Basic elements of ballet such as plie, tendu, ballet walks, positions of the stage and body, chasse, and port de bras will be taught in class.
Saturday
10:30 AM to 11:00 AM
Small Upstairs Studio
NSDK
Acrodance 1/2
Acro dance features all the elements of regular tumbling class: cardio, strength, flexibility, limbering, balancing, and tumbling- but also incorporates graded levels, so it's very easy to see what level a student is working towards, and what their next skill progression may be.

Acro Dance is intended to be incorporated into dance performances, so we do require all our acro students to take a dance class for musicality, vocabulary, and technique building. We highly encourage jazz or ballet as their dance form, but tap and hip hop also are great.

In contrast, our tumbling classes don't perform, and they don't work on transitions and progressions connecting skills together into routines.

All acro students are required to demonstrate proficiency in skills required at each level before moving up, and placement classes are required for all acro classes at the start of the year.
Saturday
11:00 AM to 12:00 PM
Big Upstairs Studio
NSDK
Beginning Ballet 1
Suitable for students around 6 years old who are beginning ballet, or for those with intro to ballet and beginning ballet experience, this class focuses on development of the fundamentals of ballet. Center floor work is introduced and vocabulary is expanded as dancers develop more confidence and skills.
Saturday
11:00 AM to 12:00 PM
Small Upstairs Studio
NSDK
Beginning Ballet 2
Suitable for students around 7 years old who are have at least one year ballet, or for those with beginning dance experience, this class focuses on development of the fundamentals of ballet. Center floor work is introduced and vocabulary is expanded as dancers develop more confidence and skills.
Saturday
12:00 PM to 1:00 PM
Small Upstairs Studio
NSDK
Adult Aerial & Silks (1:00 class)
Sunday
1:00 PM to 2:00 PM
Big Upstairs Studio
NSDK
Adult Aerial & Silks
Sunday
2:00 PM to 3:00 PM
Big Upstairs Studio
NSDK
Beginning & Intermediate Aerial Sling & Silks
We will work on strengthening, conditioning, and beginner moves on aerial slings. No previous experience is required! For this class, dancers should wear leggings and a leotard with hair in a bun. Also, please no jewelry or other accessories that might get caught in the fabric!
Sunday
3:00 PM to 4:00 PM
Big Upstairs Studio
NSDK

2024 Summer

Name
Days
Location
Summer Camp: A Ballet a Day
Explore some of the most beautiful classical ballets in the world! Campers will explore the ballets through watching famous ballerinas dance the same variations, do themed crafts, and learn the stories of these important works of art!
Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday
1:00 PM to 3:30 PM
Big Upstairs Studio
NSDK
Summer Camp: Barbie, Let's Go Party! (Ages 3-6)
Come on, Barbie, let's go party! Start your summer in a Barbie world. Campers will experience ballet, tap, and jazz class as they prepare for their mini performance at the end of the week!
Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday
9:30 AM to 12:00 PM
Big Upstairs Studio
NSDK
Summer Camp: Barbie, Let's Go Party! (Ages 7-11)
Come on, Barbie, let's go party! Start your summer in a Barbie world. Campers will experience ballet, tap, and jazz class as they prepare for their mini performance at the end of the week!
Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday
1:00 PM to 3:30 PM
Big Upstairs Studio
NSDK
Summer Camp: Bust a Move with Bluey (July)
Bring out your dancing shoes and bust a move with Bluey! This summer camp will take dancers on a musical journey with Bluey, Bingo and friends! We'll sing, dance, make crafts, and of course, have lots of fun!
Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday
9:30 AM to 12:00 PM
Big Upstairs Studio
NSDK
Summer Camp: Bust a Move with Bluey (June)
Bring out your dancing shoes and bust a move with Bluey! This summer camp will take dancers on a musical journey with Bluey, Bingo and friends! We'll sing, dance, make crafts, and of course, have lots of fun!
Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday
9:30 AM to 12:00 PM
Big Upstairs Studio
NSDK
Summer Camp: Fairytale Dance Camp (Full Day)
Join us for a full day of camp that combines our most beloved programs at NSDK, Fairytale Dance Camp! Enter the world of a different fairytale each day with dance, music, story, games, and crafts.
Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday
9:30 AM to 3:30 PM
Big Upstairs Studio
NSDK
Summer Camp: Swiftie Summer (July)
Calling all SWIFTIES!!! Are you Ready For It? We’ve got the camp for you! This will certainly NOT be a Cruel Summer as we dance through Taylor Swift’s most epic songs at this jazz and lyrical dance camp. Let your Wildest Dreams come true this June!
Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday
1:00 PM to 3:30 PM
Big Upstairs Studio
NSDK
Summer Camp: Swiftie Summer (June)
Calling all SWIFTIES!!! Are you Ready For It? We’ve got the camp for you! This will certainly NOT be a Cruel Summer as we dance through Taylor Swift’s most epic songs at this jazz and lyrical dance camp. Let your Wildest Dreams come true this June!
Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday
1:00 PM to 3:30 PM
Big Upstairs Studio
NSDK
Summer Camp: Under the Big Top (Ages 3-6)
Ladies and gentlemen, boys and girls! Next Step Dance Kodiak presents a spectacular summer camp filled with daring acrobatic acts, amazing juggling stunts, and more! Learn to become the greatest showman (or show woman!) in this camp filled with circus fun!
Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday
9:30 AM to 12:00 PM
Big Upstairs Studio
NSDK
Summer Camp: Under the Big Top (Ages 7-11)
Ladies and gentlemen, boys and girls!
Next Step Dance Kodiak presents a spectacular summer camp filled with daring acrobatic acts, amazing juggling stunts, and more! Learn to become the greatest showman
(or show woman!) in this camp filled with circus fun!
Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday
1:00 PM to 3:30 PM
Big Upstairs Studio
NSDK
Summer Camp: Unicorns, Mermaids, & Rainbows!
With sparkly crafts, rainbow-filled activities, mermaid songs, and more, your camper will stay magically moving!
Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday
9:30 AM to 12:00 PM
Big Upstairs Studio
NSDK
Summer Class: Ballet
Keep your ballet skills sharp over the summer with this weekly ballet class! This class is appropriate for dancers who were in Ballet 3 and up during the 2023-2024 dance year.
Thursday
5:00 PM to 6:30 PM
Big Upstairs Studio
NSDK
Summer Class: Me & My Grown Up
Monday
4:00 PM to 4:30 PM
Big Upstairs Studio
NSDK
Summer Class: Pointe
Tuesday
5:00 PM to 6:30 PM
NSDK
Summer Class: Tumbling
Wednesday
4:30 PM to 5:30 PM
NSDK
Summer Class: Tumbling Tots
Tuesday
4:00 PM to 4:30 PM
Big Upstairs Studio
NSDK