Spring 2024

Name
Days
Location
Creative Movement
Dana Richardson
Creative Movement is an introductory class for children ages 3-5 years old. With the focus on nurturing a love for dance, this class develops body awareness and explores dance as a form of communication using, games, fairy tales and recognizable stories. We also instill basic manners; sharing, taking turns, being kind to those around you, and listening when someone else is talking to ensure a healthy learning environment and classroom safety.
Monday
3:30 PM to 4:00 PM
Studio
Main
Beginning Ballet/Contemporary
Dana Richardson
This class expands on the concepts from Creative Movement and is geared toward children 6-9. We use the first semester to work on ballet technique at the barre, center and across the floor. We work on developing a disciplined mind and body as well as physical strength and endurance. The second half of the year we do a jazz and contemporary based class. We are now in center and music changes from classical to contemporary, age appropriate music.
Monday
4:00 PM to 4:30 PM
Studio
Main
Ballet/Contemporary I
Dana Richardson
This class expands on the concepts from Beginning Ballet/Contemporary and is geared toward children 6+. We use the first semester to work on ballet technique at the barre, center and across the floor. We work on developing a disciplined mind and body as well as physical strength and endurance. The second half of the year we do a jazz and contemporary based class. We are now in center and music changes from classical to contemporary, age appropriate music.
Monday
4:30 PM to 5:30 PM
Studio
Main
Beginning Tap
April Estep
A dynamic and percussive class designed to help dancers develop rhythm and style. Class emphasis is on developing proper tap technique, producing clear tap sounds, and having fun. Exercises and combinations focus on building flexibility in the knees and ankles, increasing coordination, and developing musicality. This class is recommended for all ages 6+, beginners through experienced. As students progress through each level, curriculum will become increasingly more complex and intricate.
Monday
5:30 PM to 6:00 PM
Studio
Main
Tap I
April Estep
A dynamic and percussive class designed to help dancers develop rhythm and style. Class emphasis is on developing proper tap technique, producing clear tap sounds, and having fun. Exercises and combinations focus on building flexibility in the knees and ankles, increasing coordination, and developing musicality. This class is recommended for all ages 6+, beginners through experienced. As students progress through each level, curriculum will become increasingly more complex and intricate.
Monday
6:00 PM to 6:30 PM
Studio
Main
Jazz I/II
April Estep
The Jazz and Musical Theater combination class will focus on dance technique, developing complex rhythms and patterns, and improving performance quality. Students will be exposed to various styles of jazz such as Broadway to enhance stage presence. Class curriculum includes traditional jazz technique with a proper warm-up, stretches, isolations, and across-the-floor progressions.
Monday
6:30 PM to 7:30 PM
Studio
Main
Tap II
April Estep
A dynamic and percussive class designed to help dancers develop rhythm and style. Class emphasis is on developing proper tap technique, producing clear tap sounds, and having fun. Exercises and combinations focus on building flexibility in the knees and ankles, increasing coordination, and developing musicality. This class is recommended for all ages 6+, beginners through experienced. As students progress through each level, curriculum will become increasingly more complex and intricate.
Monday
7:30 PM to 8:30 PM
Studio
Main
Beginning Acro
Katie Shideler
Acro-dance: Acro-dance is a class of tumbling skills providing the dancer an introduction into basic acrobatics. This dance style is meant to further enhance competition pieces as well as establishing a tumbling base of experience for the future.
Tuesday
3:30 PM to 4:00 PM
Studio
Main
Tiny Tap
Katie Shideler
Tiny Tap is our tap version of Creative Movement for ages 3-5. With the focus on nurturing a love for dance, this class develops body awareness and explores dance as a form of communication using, games, fairy tales and recognizable stories. We also instill basic manners; sharing, taking turns, being kind to those around you, and listening when someone else is talking to ensure a healthy learning environment and classroom safety.
Tuesday
4:00 PM to 4:30 PM
Studio
Main
Creative Movement
Katie Shideler
Creative Movement is an introductory class for children ages 3-5 years old. With the focus on nurturing a love for dance, this class develops body awareness and explores dance as a form of communication using, games, fairy tales and recognizable stories. We also instill basic manners; sharing, taking turns, being kind to those around you, and listening when someone else is talking to ensure a healthy learning environment and classroom safety.
Tuesday
4:30 PM to 5:00 PM
Studio
Main
Beginning Hip Hop
Houston Gordon
Our introduction to hip-hop is a fun filled class that works on basic technique. Classes include a warm-up, moving into strength training, and stretching followed by across the floor combinations. Each class concludes with short choreography based on movements learned during the session.
Tuesday
5:00 PM to 5:30 PM
Studio
Main
Hip Hop I
Houston Gordon
Our second level of hip-hop is a fun filled class that works on basic technique. Classes include a warm-up, moving into strength training, and stretching followed by across the floor combinations. Each class concludes with short choreography based on movements learned during the session.
Tuesday
5:30 PM to 6:30 PM
Studio
Main
Hip Hop II
Houston Gordon
Building on the movement of the Hip Hop I, this class is faster and more challenging with greater complexity. Prerequisite Hip Hop I or previous hip hop experience.
Tuesday
6:30 PM to 7:30 PM
Studio
Main
Adult Line Dance
Dana Richardson
Our adult Line Dance class is for adults 21 years of age and older.
We use line dancing as a form of exercise, a way to build community and an avenue to find a child likeness in our day.
Wednesday
3:00 PM to 4:00 PM
Studio
Main
Ballet I
Dana Richardson
Ballet I instills the basics of classical ballet technique. Students are introduced to the structure of a ballet class and the concepts of proper posture, turn-out, and etiquette that will give them the foundation they need for further ballet studies and other forms of dance. In the transition from Creative Movement games are still employed to ensure student's enjoyment.
Wednesday
4:00 PM to 5:00 PM
Studio
Main
Mother/Daughter Worship
Dana Richardson
Mother/Daughter worship is a class with the goal of connection for mother and daughter through contemporary dance and time to share our hearts. We use dance to share where we are at in life and to express emotions. The level of dance is based on the level of the dancers with a goal to push the level of dance.

$80 is the price for Mother and Daughter
Wednesday
5:00 PM to 6:15 PM
Studio
Main
Ballet/Contemporary III
Dana Richardson
This is our highest level of ballet at Dana's Dance. Continuing to build the students' understanding of technique while introducing the concept of artistry, combinations increase in complexity, vocabulary broadens and greater expectations for dancers' commitment, focus, and work ethic are required. In order to participate in Ballet III, dancers need to take three ballet or ballet/contemporary classes. Placement in Ballet III will be at the discretion of the teacher.
In the same format as Contemporary I & II this class builds upon previous material. Expectations include professionalism in conduct and serious work ethic. Retention and the ability to learn quickly are required. Technique is described through anatomy and kinesiology terms. This class is recommended for students with an extensive background in modern/contemporary. By invitation/audition only.
Wednesday
6:15 PM to 7:30 PM
Studio
Main
Dana's Dance Company
Dana Richardson
By Invitation or audition only. Please contact Dana for more information.
Wednesday
7:30 PM to 8:30 PM
Studio
Main
Hip Hop I
Houston Gordon
Our introduction to hip-hop is a fun filled class that works on basic technique. Classes include a warm-up, moving into strength training, and stretching followed by across the floor combinations. Each class concludes with short choreography based on movements learned during the session.
Thursday
9:00 AM to 10:00 AM
Studio
Main
Adult Hip Hop
Houston Gordon
Our introduction to hip-hop for adults is a fun filled class that works on basic technique. Classes include a warm-up, moving into strength training, and stretching followed by across the floor combinations. Each class concludes with short choreography based on movements learned during the session.
Thursday
10:00 AM to 11:00 AM
Studio
Main
Adult Dance Sampler
Dana Richardson
This class expands on all styles of movement, including Ballet, Jazz, and Modern. We will start with ballet, but move quickly into other styles of dance. To take this class the dancer needs a strong foundation in ballet and a high level of body awareness.
Thursday
2:00 PM to 3:00 PM
Studio
Main
Mommy and Me
Dana Richardson
Come learn the basics of dance right along with your little dancer. We will use games, songs and fun to learn about how our bodies move and work. We will practice taking turns, raising hands, and basic class room manners.
Thursday
3:00 PM to 3:30 PM
Studio
Main
Creative Movement
Dana Richardson
Creative Movement is our introductory class for children ages 3-5 years old. With the focus on nurturing a love for dance, this class develops body awareness and explores dance as a form of communication using, games, fairy tales and recognizable stories. We also instill basic manners; sharing, taking turns, being kind to those around you, and listening when someone else is talking to ensure a healthy learning environment and classroom safety.
Thursday
3:30 PM to 4:00 PM
Studio
Main
Ballet/Contemporary II
Dana Richardson
Ballet II deepens the understanding of the basic classical ballet technique with increased vocabulary and longer combinations. Ballet I or previous ballet experience is a prerequisite for this class as greater demands are placed on the dancer's knowledge and focus. Since ballet is about consistency, participation in this class requires students to take two ballet classes a week.
Contemporary II is ballet based in structure, the focus includes greater retention of information, self-expression, vocabulary and a deeper understanding of technique. It includes the dance styles of Ballet, Jazz and Contemporary.
Thursday
4:00 PM to 5:00 PM
Studio
Main
Adult Ballet/Contemporary
Dana Richardson
Thursday
5:00 PM to 6:00 PM
Studio
Main
Adult Worship
Dana Richardson
A dance class employing all styles of dance to express ourselves and explore our walk with Father. Improvisation and self choreography are highlighted in this class. We will be using movement based on Bible verses and words of truth.
Thursday
6:00 PM to 7:15 PM
Studio
Main
Ballet III
Candice Owen
This is our highest level of ballet at Dana's Dance. Continuing to build the students' understanding of technique while introducing the concept of artistry, combinations increase in complexity, vocabulary broadens and greater expectations for dancers' commitment, focus, and work ethic are required. In order to participate in Ballet III, dancers need to take three ballet or ballet/contemporary classes. Placement in Ballet III will be at the discretion of the teacher.
Thursday
7:15 PM to 8:30 PM
Studio
Main
Beginning Baton
Veronica Johnson
Friday
3:30 PM to 4:00 PM
Studio
Main
Baton I
Veronica Johnson
By Invitation/Audition
Friday
4:00 PM to 4:30 PM
Studio
Main
Baton II
Veronica Johnson
By Instructor Invitation or Audition
Friday
4:30 PM to 5:00 PM
Studio
Main
Beginning Ballet
Veronica Johnson
This class expands on the concepts from Creative Movement and is geared toward children 6+. We use the first semester to work on ballet technique at the barre, center and across the floor. We work on developing a disciplined mind and body as well as physical strength and endurance. The second half of the year we do a jazz and contemporary based class. We are now in center and music changes from classical to contemporary, age appropriate music.
Friday
5:00 PM to 5:30 PM
Studio
Main
Beginning Pointe/Pointe
Candice Owen
Pointe is a right of passage for a ballet dancer and it takes years of training and the proper age to receive the honor of dancing on pointe.
Because of safety we require our pointe dancers to take 2 ballet technique classes per week in addition to the pointe class. Dancers have to audition with our ballet teachers in order to receive pointe shoes. They also have to be cleared by their doctor to make sure that the dancers feet are ready to bear the weight. Dancers have to have an extensive background of ballet. Give us a call so that we can help in the placement of our pointe class.
Friday
6:00 PM to 7:00 PM
Studio
Main
Spirit Led Movement
Candice Owen
Friday
7:00 PM to 8:00 PM
Studio
Main
Ballet/Technique
Candice Owen
Friday
8:00 PM to 9:30 PM
Studio
Main