Year Round Dance Programs
*All classes are a part of DAI’s Performing Dance Program which starts the week of September 10th and will end in June 2027 with a summer recital.
Preschool Ballet & Tap Combo (Ages 3-4)
Thursdays, 4:00 pm - 4:45 pm (45 min.)
This class is designed for dancers ages 3-4 and / or are completely new to dance. Your dancer will be introduced to beginner level ballet and tap movement through fun group exercises and activities, while learning choreography for the June Recital.
Intro to Ballet & Tap (Ages 5+)
Thursdays, 4:50 pm - 5:35 pm (45 min.)
Dancers will develop the fundamentals of ballet and tap by being introduced to beginner dance terminology and moves, proper technique, posture, coordination, and some flexibility through fun exercises and games. Each week, dancers will learn a few counts of a dance they will perform in the summer recital. This is a great beginner level class for first time dancers, and young dancers to continue to grow their dance technique.
Acro Dance (Ages 8+ or Pre-evaluation)
Saturdays, 12:00 pm-1:00 pm (60min.)
This class will focus on beginner acrobatic level skills such as handstands, elbow stands, cartwheels, backbends, balance, & contortion tricks. This class is great for dancers looking to enhance their agility, flexibility, & strength while also developing a strong stage presence through interpretation of music and emotion. Each week, dancers will learn a few counts of a dance that they will perform in the summer recital.
This is not a typical tumbling or gymnastics class.
Ballet & Technique - Level 1 (Pre-Evaluation)
Saturdays, 10:00 am - 11:00 am (60 min.)
This class is designed for dancers who have successfully completed Intro level classes and have been invited or pre-evaluated to solely focus on their ballet technique. With a focus on strength conditioning exercises, beginner level ballet combinations, and turns, your dancer will began to develop a solid dance technique that will be the foundation for all other dance disciplines.
NEW! Hip-Hop - JR. OR Pre-intermediate Levels! (Ages 5+)
Thursdays, 5:40 pm - 6:25 pm (Jr. Level)
Saturdays, 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm (Pre-intermediate)
Our new Hip Hop class is perfect for your dancer who is new to dance and has a strong interest in pop & hop hop music! In this class, your dancer will focus on rhythm and musicality, while participating in exercises that promote body awareness, and beginner level popping and isolations to a variety of tempos and beats.
Jazz - Level 1 (Pre-evaluation)
Saturdays, 9:00 am - 10:00 am (60 min.)
This class will focus on fundamental jazz technique, emphasizing body awareness, coordination, and proper execution of jazz steps and combinations. A great class for dancers with sass, who love pop music and are looking to improve overall technique.
Pre-Team (Invitation Only)
Saturdays, 11:00 am - 12:00 pm (60 min.)
DAI’s Pre-Team is designed for dancers ready to take the next step in building stage presence, technique, and performance quality needed for a competitive stage. Dancers will learn a lyrical routine at an accelerated pace, debuting at our summer recital, alongside multiple performance opportunities throughout the year to build confidence on stage.
Pre-Team is a three-class commitment (Ballet & Technique, Pre-Team, and one elective). Dancers are welcome to take additional classes if they choose.
Tap - Level 1 (Pre-evaluation)
Saturdays, 8:00 am - 9:00 am (60 min.)
This class will focus on beginner level tap steps with emphasis on rhythm and musicality.