Mini Classes
Kindergarten–2nd Grade
Mini classes are designed to introduce Kindergarten–2nd grade children to the world of dance. Instructors use age-appropriate coursework to nurture the young dancer’s physical, emotional, and social skills. Classwork develops the basic elements of creative movement, basic skills, as well as vocabulary, and music. Primary objectives are geared toward inspiration, self-expression, creativity, and imagination. Young children experience the love of learning through dance and music.
Benefits of Children’s Dance
Classes are focused on learning basic dance terminology and technique as well as life skills. During each class, dancers will improve upon their gross and fine motor skills, balance, alignment, and kinesthetic awareness. These classes will be one of their first steps into a classroom – they will experience the importance of sharing, waiting our turn, and working in groups!
Children’s Dance classes run full year (Sept-June), and end in an optional (but highly recommended) end-of-the-year recital in June.
Mini Class Schedule
September 2023–June 2024
Mini-Combo I (Tap & Ballet)
Monday 3:30-4:15 PM
Monday 5:00-6:00 PM – Full – Waitlist Only
Wednesday 5:00-6:00 PM – Full – Waitlist Only
Saturday 10:30-11:30 AM – Full – Waitlist Only
This one-hour class will combine both beginning Ballet & beginning Tap for kindergarten age dancers. This class is geared toward improving basic motor skills, agility and rhythm. Dancers will perform both a Tap and Ballet dance in the annual recital.
Mini-Combo II (Tap & Ballet)
Tuesday 5:45-6:45 PM – Full – Waitlist Only
Friday 5:15-6:15 PM
This one-hour class will combine both beginning Ballet & beginning Tap for 1st/2nd grade age dancers. This class is geared toward improving basic motor skills, agility and rhythm. Dancers will perform both a Tap and Ballet dance in the annual recital.
Mini-Acro I
Monday 4:15-5:00 PM – Full – Waitlist Only
Tuesday 3:45-4:30 PM – Full – Waitlist Only
Saturday 11:30 AM-12:15 PM
Acrobatics uses strength and flexibility to perform gymnastic-based tricks. In this 45-minute beginner-level class, students perform conditioning exercises to prepare them for increased difficulty. It teaches flexibility, balance, strength, and coordination. DIDC Acro Instructors are certified by Acrobatic Arts and classes follow the Acrobatic Arts syllabus.
Mini-Acro I/II*
*Permission of instructor required.
Friday 4:30-5:15 PM
Acrobatics uses strength and flexibility to perform gymnastic-based tricks. In this 45-minute beginner-level class, students perform conditioning exercises to prepare them for increased difficulty. It teaches flexibility, balance, strength, and coordination. DIDC Acro Instructors are certified by Acrobatic Arts and classes follow the Acrobatic Arts syllabus.
Mini-Hip Hop
Wednesday 4:15-5:00 PM
Thursday 3:45-4:30 PM
Hip Hop is a dance style, usually danced to hip hop music, and includes a wide range of styles like breaking, locking, and popping. This class requires stamina, hard work, and a strong core. Students should be prepared for a challenging and rewarding class. Dancers will improve their musicality, strength, stamina, and more!
Mini-Ballet
Thursday 5:15-6:00 PM
Ballet class for Kindergarten–2nd grade. This class is geared toward improving basic motor skills, agility and rhythm. Dancers will perform a Ballet dance in the annual recital.
Mini-Musical Theatre
Thursday 5:15-6:00 PM
A fun and expressive class covering the variety of styles used in Broadway theater choreography. Dancers will work on developing a combination of jazz dance and theatre performance technique using music, props, narrative, and facial expression. A great class for those who just love to put on a show!
Mini-Cheer Dance
Tuesday 4:30-5:15 PM
Wednesday 3:30-4:15 PM
Cheer dance class is a fun and energetic activity for kids. The class will focus on fundamentals of cheerleading and all the moves associated with it that help improve coordination, strength, flexibility, and endurance. It is a combination of Jazz and Hip Hop dance mixed with Cheer moves.