2024-2025 Season

Name
Days
Location
Monday 4:30-5:00 Ages 2.5-4 Pre-Dance
This class is full
This is a great starting place for the younger students. At Shining Stars Dance School we strive to provide activities that will emphasize learning of the skills needed to prepare dancers for the next level, the ballet and tap combination classes. In our pre dance classes your Shining Star will practice hopping, jumping, balance, flexibility, coordination, classroom behavior, following directions, and SO MUCH MORE! This class is NOT eligible for the multiclass discount. This class will do one dance in the spring recital! They will need pink ballet shoes, leotard and tights and hair up for the classroom.
Ages 2.5 - 4
Monday
4:30 PM to 5:00 PM
Studio #2 (small)
Shining Stars Main
Monday 5:00-5:30 Ages 4-6 ballet/acro
This class will incorporate ballet technique and simple acrobatic skills such as forward roll, cartwheel, bridge, handstand, headstand, etc. This class will perform one dance at recital. Leotard, tights and pink ballet shoes are required for this class. Hair must be low bun, low pony, french braid, pig tails, etc. No top of the hair hair styles to make standing on the head or rolling easier. This class is NOT eligible for the multiclass discount. Four year olds should be at least 4.5, have gymnastics experience, or have permission to enroll.
Ages 4.5 - 6
Monday
5:00 PM to 5:30 PM
Studio #1 (large)
Shining Stars Main
Monday 5:30-6:00 Ages 4-6 Ballet/Tap
This is a ballet and tap combination class designed for pre school thru kindergarten. This class will consist of both ballet and tap every class as we learn basic technique for both, helping your child with rhythms, fluid movement and self discipline. At Shining Stars our pre school classes are designed to prepare your child to be more confident in the world around them. We will work on classroom behavior, following directions, memorizing sequences, coordination, balance, and musicality as well as skipping, turning, leaping, and learning to lead and follow! This class will do both ballet and tap technique at all classes and will perform two dances at recital. They will have one costume for spring recital. This class is NOT eligible for the multiclass discount. Dancers will need pink ballet shoes and black tap shoes.
Ages 4 - 6
Monday
5:30 PM to 6:00 PM
Studio #2 (small)
Shining Stars Main
Monday 5:30-6:00 Leaps, Turns, Tricks and Acro
This class is perfect for gaining experience in order to obtain the strength, flexibility and coordination your dancer needs to do more advanced leaps turns and tricks. This is NOT a recital class. This class is for ages 8+ and you must also be enrolled in a jazz class. This class IS part of the multi-class discount. We may go barefoot and you will also need jazz shoes.
Ages 8 - 25
Monday
5:30 PM to 6:00 PM
Studio #1 (large)
Shining Stars Main
Monday 6:00-7:30 Advanced ballet
Ballet is a classical and technical form of dance using precise steps with it's own vocabulary based on French terminology. Ballet is a graceful yet disciplined form of dance. A LEOTARD AND TIGHTS ARE REQUIRED dress for this class. Pink, split sole ballet shoes are required. Tee Shirts and baggy pants are not allowed. Hair must be up and off the face, bun is preferred. Must have been in this class last year or have permission from instructor. It is recommended that dancers take an additional ballet class along with this class.
Ages 12 - 25
Monday
6:00 PM to 7:30 PM
Studio #1 (large)
Shining Stars Main
Monday 7:30-8:00 Advanced Tap
Tap dance is a unique style of dance that is characterized by shoes with metal taps that allow the dancer to make rhythmic and percussive sounds with the feet. At Shining Stars we use a graded tap system that allows our teachers to monitor the progress of our dancers very closely. Jazz tap shoes or an advanced tap shoe style approved by the instructor is required for this tap class. Students must have been in this class last year or have permission from instructor.
Ages 11 - 25
Monday
7:30 PM to 8:00 PM
Studio #2 (small)
Shining Stars Main
Tuesday 4:00-5:15 Ages 5.5-8 Ballet/Tap/Hip Hop/Acro
This class is full
This is a great beginning level class for 8 year olds. Students who are 5.5 -6 years old must have had at least one year of ballet and tap experience. (If you register your dancer for this class and they are not 5 1/2 by August 1 with at least one year of dance training, they will be moved to a more suitable class.) Students will work on ballet, tap and hip-hop technique at each class and will perform three dances in the spring recital. When class time allows, we will also work on acro skills such as forward and backward rolls, handstands, cartwheels, etc. They will have one costume for recital. This class is NOT eligible for the multiclass discount. Dancers need pink ballet shoes, black tap shoes and a low tread sneaker for hip hop.
Ages 5 - 8
Tuesday
4:00 PM to 5:15 PM
Studio #2 (small)
Shining Stars Main
Tuesday 5:15-5:45 10+ Lyrical
Lyrical dance is comprised of both ballet and jazz technique and the movement is often inspired by the lyrics of the music as well as emotion and expression of the choreographer through the movement of the dancer. It is REQUIRED for this class to also be enrolled in BALLET class AND JAZZ class. This class IS included in the multiclass discount. This class may be appropriate for some advanced and mature 9 year olds. If your dancer is 9 please ask before enrolling.

Here is the Amazon link for the shoes you will need for this class. Be sure to get the correct size for your dancer.
Bloch Dance Womens Eclipse Canvas Contemporary Ballet Shoe https://a.co/d/d9UByun

Ages 9 - 23
Tuesday
5:15 PM to 5:45 PM
Studio #1 (large)
Shining Stars Main
Tuesday 5:15-5:45, 3.5-5 ballet / tap
This is a ballet and tap combination class. This class will consist of both ballet and tap every class as we learn basic technique for both helping your child with rhythms, fluid movement and self-discipline. At Shining Stars our classes are designed to prepare your child to be more confident in the world around them. We will work on classroom behavior, following directions, memorizing sequences, coordination, balance, and musicality as well as skipping, turning, leaping, and learning to lead and follow! This class will do both ballet and tap technique at all classes and will perform two dances at recital. They will have one costume for spring recital. This class is NOT eligible for the multiclass discount. All 3 year olds must be 3.5 years old and we suggest that they have completed the pre-dance class before enrolling in this class.
Ages 3.5 - 5
Tuesday
5:15 PM to 5:45 PM
Studio #2 (small)
Shining Stars Main
Tuesday 5:45-6:15 Ages 10+ INTERMEDIATE Hip Hop
This hip hop class is for students who have already had at least some hip hop training! At Shining Stars, our hip hop classes are structured to include strength, coordination, balance, and rhythm. The classes will reflect the teacher / choreographer's personal styles and ideals. Our Hip hop dances will be performed to Christian or "clean" hip hop / funk music. A low tread tennis shoes used only for dance class is required for this class. This class may be appropriate for some advanced and mature 9 year olds. If your dancer is 9 please ask before enrolling.
Ages 9 - 40
Tuesday
5:45 PM to 6:15 PM
Studio #1 (large)
Shining Stars Main
Tuesday ADULT Intro to Tap Dancing
There is NO registration fee for this class!
This class is designed for adults with little to no knowledge of tap dance but would love to learn or improve upon their skills. This class will cover basic steps and terminology that will prepare for a foundation for tap dancing skills and movement. Tap dancing is a great way to develop musicality, timing and balance! This class is $30 a month or, if you choose, $10 a class paid in cash at the start of class. Come learn a new skill and bring your friends! You can try class a few weeks with a slick bottom shoe before purchasing tap shoes but, to really get the most out of class, tap shoes are needed and make class much more fun!

Ages 16 - 99
Tuesday
5:45 PM to 6:45 PM
Studio #2 (small)
Shining Stars Main
Tuesday 6:15-7:00 INTERMEDIATE Jazz ages 10+
This class is full
Jazz dance is up beat movement with focus on strength, flexibility, and coordination. At Shining Stars our Jazz classes are technical in nature. Dance attire is required (no tee shirts or baggy legged pants) and hair must be up. Students will need black jazz shoes. This is a great class for the older beginner (AGES 11+) dancer through intermediate level. This class may be appropriate for some advanced and mature 9 year olds. If your dancer is 9 please ask before enrolling.
Ages 9 - 55
Tuesday
6:15 PM to 7:00 PM
Studio #1 (large)
Shining Stars Main
Tuesday 7:00-7:45 INTERMEDIATE 10+ Ballet
This class is full
This is a great class for students who have had years of dance or older beginning dancers (11+). Ballet is a classical and technical form of dance using precise steps with it's own vocabulary based on French terminology. Ballet is a graceful yet disciplined form of dance. A leotard or form fitting top and leggings or tights are strongly suggested dress for this class. Baggy Tee Shirts and baggy pants are not allowed. Hair must be up and off the face. Students will need pink ballet shoes. This class may be appropriate for some advanced and mature 9 year olds. If your dancer is 9 please ask before enrolling.
Ages 9 - 24
Tuesday
7:00 PM to 7:45 PM
Studio #1 (large)
Shining Stars Main
Tuesday 7:45-8:15 Ages 10+ INTERMEDIATE Tap
Tap dance is a unique style of dance that is characterized by shoes with metal taps that allow the dancer to make rhythmic and percussive sounds with the feet. At Shining Stars we use a graded tap system that allows our teachers to monitor the progress of our dancers very closely. Students will need JAZZ TAP SHOES. STUDENTS MUST HAVE TAP EXPERIENCE. This class may be appropriate for some advanced and mature 9 year olds. If your dancer is 9, please ask before enrolling.
Ages 9 - 60
Tuesday
7:45 PM to 8:15 PM
Studio #2 (small)
Shining Stars Main
Wednesday 3:45-4:15 Advanced Lyrical
Lyrical dance is comprised of both ballet and jazz technique and the movement is often inspired by the lyrics of the music as well as emotion and expression of the choreographer through the movement of the dancer. It is required for this class to also be enrolled in the Intermediate / Advanced BALLET class AND intermediate / advanced JAZZ class. This class IS included in the multiclass discount.

Here is the Amazon link for the shoes you will need for this class. Be sure to get the correct size for your dancer.
Bloch Dance Womens Eclipse Canvas Contemporary Ballet Shoe https://a.co/d/d9UByun

Ages 11 - 23
Wednesday
3:45 PM to 4:15 PM
Studio #1 (large)
Shining Stars Main
Wednesday 4:15-5:15 Advanced Jazz
Jazz dance is up beat movement that requires strength, flexibility, and coordination. A strong background in ballet is also suggested as Jazz technique is derived from ballet. At Shining Stars our Jazz classes are technical in nature and will require stretching and focus. Dance attire is required (no tee shirts or baggy legged pants) and hair must be up. Students must have been in this class last year or have permission from instructor.
Ages 11 - 22
Wednesday
4:15 PM to 5:15 PM
Studio #1 (large)
Shining Stars Main
Wednesday 5:15-5:45 Advanced Hip Hop
Hip Hop dance can have very different meanings depending on the choreographer and the location. At Shining Stars our hip hop classes are structured to include strength, coordination, balance, and rhythm. The classes will reflect the teacher / choreographer's personal styles and ideals. Our Hip hop dances will be performed to Christian or "clean" hip hop / funk music. A low tread sneaker used only for dance class is required for this class. No outside shoes are allowed on the dance floor. This class is for students who were in this class last year or who have permission from the instructor.
Ages 11 - 30
Wednesday
5:15 PM to 5:45 PM
Studio #1 (large)
Shining Stars Main
Wednesday 5:45 Ages 2.5-4 Pre-dance
This class is full
This is a great starting place for the younger students. At Shining Stars Dance School we strive to provide activities that will emphasize learning of the skills needed to prepare dancers for the next level, the ballet and tap combination classes. In our pre dance classes your Shining Star will practice hopping, jumping, balance, flexibility, coordination, classroom behavior, following directions, and SO MUCH MORE! This class is NOT eligible for the multiclass discount. This class will do one dance in the spring recital! They will need pink ballet shoes, leotard and tights and hair up for the classroom.
Ages 2.5 - 4
Wednesday
5:45 PM to 6:15 PM
Studio #2 (small)
Shining Stars Main
Wednesday 6:15-6:45 Ages 4-6 Ballet/Tap
This is a ballet and tap combination class designed for pre school thru kindergarten. This class will consist of both ballet and tap every class as we learn basic technique for both helping your child with rhythms, fluid movement and self discipline. At Shining Stars our pre school classes are designed to prepare your child to be more confident in the world around them. We will work on classroom behavior, following directions, memorizing sequences, coordination, balance, and musicality as well as skipping, turning, leaping, and learning to lead and follow! This class will do both ballet and tap technique at all classes and will perform two dances at recital. They will have one costume for spring recital. This class is NOT eligible for the multiclass discount.
Ages 4 - 6
Wednesday
6:15 PM to 6:45 PM
Studio #2 (small)
Shining Stars Main
Thursday 4:00-4:30 9+ yrs Tap
Tap dance is a unique style of dance that is characterized by shoes with metal taps that allow the dancer to make rhythmic and percussive sounds with the feet. At Shining Stars, we use a graded tap system to help our dancers progress and grow. This particular tap class would be for 8-9 year olds with at least one year of tap experience and have permission. Beginner dancers ages 10+ should start in this tap class but, this class will be great for ages 10+ with experience as well.
Ages 8 - 19
Thursday
4:00 PM to 4:30 PM
Studio #2 (small)
Shining Stars Main
Thursday 4:30-5:00 Age 9+ Ballet
This is a great class for students who have had years of dance or older beginning dancers. Ballet is a classical and technical form of dance using precise steps with its own vocabulary based on French terminology. Ballet is a graceful yet disciplined form of dance. A leotard or form fitting top and leggings or tights are strongly suggested dress for this class. Baggy Tee Shirts and baggy pants are not allowed. Hair must be up and off the face. Students will need pink ballet shoes. Dancers that are 8 must have already had at least one year of ballet previously and have permission.
Ages 8 - 24
Thursday
4:30 PM to 5:00 PM
Studio #1 (large)
Shining Stars Main
Thursday 5:00-5:30 Jazz ages 9+
Jazz dance is upbeat movement with focus on strength, flexibility, and coordination. At Shining Stars our Jazz classes are technical in nature. Dance attire is required (no tee shirts or baggy legged pants) and hair must be up. Students will need black jazz shoes. Dancers that are 8 must have already had at least one year of ballet and / or Jazz previously and have permission.
Ages 8 - 55
Thursday
5:00 PM to 5:30 PM
Studio #1 (large)
Shining Stars Main
Thursday 5:30-6:00 9+ Hip Hop
At Shining Stars, our hip hop classes are structured to include strength, coordination, balance, and rhythm. The classes will reflect the teacher / choreographer's personal styles and ideals. Our Hip hop dances will be performed to Christian or "clean" hip hop / funk music. A low tread tennis shoes used only for dance class is required for this class. Dancers that are 8 must have already had at least one year of hip hop previously and have permission.
Ages 8 - 40
Thursday
5:30 PM to 6:00 PM
Studio #1 (large)
Shining Stars Main
Thursday 5:30-6:00 Ages 4-6 Ballet/Tap
This is a ballet and tap combination class designed for pre school thru kindergarten. This class will consist of both ballet and tap every class as we learn basic technique for both, helping your child with rhythms, fluid movement and self discipline. At Shining Stars our pre school classes are designed to prepare your child to be more confident in the world around them. We will work on classroom behavior, following directions, memorizing sequences, coordination, balance, and musicality as well as skipping, turning, leaping, and learning to lead and follow! This class will do both ballet and tap technique at all classes and will perform two dances at recital. They will have one costume for spring recital. This class is NOT eligible for the multiclass discount. Dancers will need pink ballet shoes and black tap shoes.
Ages 4 - 6
Thursday
5:30 PM to 6:00 PM
Studio #2 (small)
Shining Stars Main
Thursday 6:00-7:00 Beginning / Intermediate b/t/hh 6-9 years
This is a combination class that will include 3 disciplines of dance (ballet, tap and hip hop) in every class. Students will learn a dance for each discipline to be performed in the spring recital. One costume will be required. Beginner tap shoes, pink ballet shoes and a low tread sneaker used only for dance class (with Velcro closure preferred) is required. Appropriate dance attire is required and hair must be up. This particular combination class is designed especially for students who have 1-5 years of dance experience. This is a great place to learn about multiple styles of dance and get the most for your time and money.
Ages 6 - 9
Thursday
6:00 PM to 7:00 PM
Studio #2 (small)
Shining Stars Main
Competition Team all members
Thinking about Competition Team? All team members from last year are invited back any additional students need to reach out to Veronica for consideration. New team members will be by invitation only.

If you would like to be on our competition team please register here and we will get more details soon! The $100 registration fee will be deducted from the cost of the team price of $700 for the group. ($700 is for the year and includes the entry fees for 3 local competitions and all lessons, choreography, etc) Dancers that want to be on the SSDS competition team will be required to be enrolled in weekly classes at SSDS. Please do not pay attention to the day / time, that is still TBD. Want more details? Send an email to: v@shiningstarsdanceschool.com


Ages 4 - 19
Sunday
2:00 PM to 4:00 PM
Studio #1 (large)
Shining Stars Main