Class Descriptions



Intro to Dance

Intro to Dance classes are great for our youngest dancers. The class focuses on motor coordination and spatial awareness. Through movement, children will learn about rhythm, space, and gravity. The teacher uses stories, props, and children’s music to bring adventure to your child’s day!

Creative Movement is available to ages 20 months to 3 years.

Princess Ballet

Princess ballet is a unique ballet class filled with fairytales and fun . Each princess will learn the basic movement associated with ballet and creative movement while exploring the fantasy world of a true princess. The teacher will incorporate applicable stories, games, props, and music. And don’t forget about the tu-tus!

Princess Ballet is available to ages 3 to 6 years.

Pre-Ballet/Ballet

Ballet is the foundation for most of todays performance dance. Ballet establishes a basic understanding of correct body placement and alignment which becomes increasingly important as a dancer becomes more advanced. In ballet class, the dancer begins structured learning of ballet positions, placement, and movements. Ballet is very important for developing coordination, flexibility, and strength. In the more advanced ballet classes, emphasis is placed on increasing the complexity of turns and progressions, as well as greater focus on lines, precision, flexibility, and strength.

Ballet is available to ages 2 and up.

Jazz

Jazz showcases a dancers individual style and personality while remaining energetic and fun. It combines strong technique with originality and requires a versatile dancer with a great attitude. Some jazz dance styles that will be explored during class include: Lyrical, Hip-hop, and Broadway.

Jazz is available to our youth, junior, and teen dancers.

Modern/Contemporary

Modern Dance is one of the newer developed styles of dance, becoming popular in the early 1900s. Modern explores movement outside of the rigid constraints of classical ballet. It focuses on creativity instead of perfect technique. Modern is a relaxed style of dance that allows the dancer to self-express through movement.

Modern is available to our junior and teen dancers.

Pom/Dance Team

Pom is a great class for those interested in cheer-leading and dance team. Pom class combines many styles including but not limited to  jazz, hip-hop, kick line, cheer, and modern.  Pom combines technical dance skills with over-the-top energy and enthusiasm.

Pom is available to our junior and teen dancers.

Hip-hop

Hip-hop is a favorite among kids. The class focuses on creativity and style while dancing to today’s hippest music. Street style combinations are taught each week. This class is great for the student looking for a casual dance class experience.

Hip-hop is available to our youth, junior, and teen dancers.

Tap

Tap explores the variety of movement and sounds dancers can create with small metal taps attached to their shoes. The class focuses on understanding rhythm and more intricate movement with the dancer’s feet. Tap is fun for all ages.

Tap is available to ages 2 and up.

 

Preschool 2-4, Youth 5-8, Junior 9-12, Teen 13-18, Adult 18+

View our current class schedule here.

District Dance Company
18026 Mateny Road GermantownMD20874 USA 
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