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CHILD & TEEN CLASSES

We offer combination classes to encourage our students to try a variety of styles in a way that will be most convenient for our families. The child and teen classes we offer are grouped by the student's grade in school to ensure their learning environment is developmentally appropriate. Class sizes are kept small so teachers can spend more time and attention on each student.

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Ballet

Ballet is a classical art form that is both a great form of exercise & artistic expression. Ballet training encourages precision, agility, & fluidity of movement and develops physical strength & flexibility.

See schedule below
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AcroDance

AcroDance is the fusion of dance & acrobatic tricks. Dancers are taught to blend these skills seamlessly with the dance choreography so as to provide an extra level of excitement & flair to their performance.

See schedule below
Youth Tap Dance Rehearsal

Tap

Tap dance emphasizes the flow of movement by teaching the dancer to find rhythms & beats in the music as well as in their own bodies.  Using the metal taps on the toes & heels of the dancer’s shoes, it transforms the dancer into a percussive musician..

See schedule below
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Jazz

Jazz is one of the most popular and well known forms of American dance. Students learn strength, flexibility, & conditioning in order to execute turns, kicks, & leaps. Students will learn choreography to the popular & age appropriate music of today along with vintage styles of jazz from past decades.

See schedule below
Title
Day/Time
Notes
GRADE 1-2 CLASSES
STARTING SEPT 2024
Grade 1-2 Ballet/AcroDance
M 4:00-5:30 pm
Grade 1-2 Tap/Jazz
Th 4:15-5:45 pm
Grade 1-2 Ballet/AcroDance
Sa 12:30-2:00 pm
GRADE 3-4 CLASSES
STARTING SEPT 2024
Grade 3-4 AcroDance
M 5:30-6:30 pm
Grade 3-4 Ballet
M 6:30-7:30 pm
Grade 3-4 Tap
W 5:00-6:00 pm
Grade 3-4 Jazz
W 6:00-7:00 pm
TWEEN CLASSES
STARTING SEPT 2024
Tween Ballet
Tu 6:30-7:30 pm
Tween/Teen AcroDance
Tu 7:30-8:30 pm
Tween Jazz
Th 5:45-6:45 pm
Tween/Teen Tap
Th 6:45-7:45 pm
TEEN CLASSES
STARTING SEPT 2024
Teen Ballet
M 8:30-9:30 pm
Tween/Teen Acro
Tu 7:30-8:30 pm
Tween/Teen Tap
Th 6:45-7:45 pm
Teen Jazz
Th 7:45-8:45 pm
ACCELERATED CLASSES
STARTING SEPT 2024
Level 4+ AcroDance
M 7:30-8:30 pm
Enrollment upon teacher approval only.
Level 4+ Acrodance
Tu 5:30-6:30 pm
Enrollment upon teacher approval only.
Accelerated Acro Tech
Th 3:30-4:15 pm
Enrollment upon teacher approval only.

Fall 2024 Session (10 weeks)

September 16 - November 23

Winter Show Week December 13-18, 2024

 

Winter 2024-25 Session (10 weeks)

November 25 - February 22

Spring 2025 Session (10 weeks)

February 24 - May 3

Spring Recital Week May 7-10, 2025

Summer Session Info to be Released January 2025

What Class is the Best Fit for My Child or Teen?

In our experience children and teens react one of two ways when choosing a dance class:

  1. They have pre-conceived notions about the different styles of dance and it can cause them to be resistant to try certain classes.

  2. They come in having no idea what the different styles of dance are and when asked what they want to do, they get frustrated because they don't know how to answer.

The answer we will give completely depends on the student's end goal.

 

If their goal is to eventually be a high-level dancer, we strongly suggest they take a wide variety of classes if time and budget allow. If time and budget do not allow, we strongly suggest starting with the ballet/acrobatics combination. The strength, flexibility, and coordination learned in these classes will make it much easier for a student to add on jazz, tap, or musical theatre in the future than the other way around.

If their goal is more recreational and they are just hoping to find a healthy hobby they can enjoy, we suggest they read the descriptions of each class above and choose the class(es) that sound the most enjoyable.  If they are truly excited about the class(es) they are going to take, they will get the most out of the experience and are more likely to stick with it. It is common for a student to start out taking one or two classes recreationally and then after a year or two, they are inspired to branch out and try other styles.

 

Most importantly, if your child or teen has a specific dance goal, we encourage them to speak with us. We are more than happy to answer questions and guide them in the right direction.

Dress Code for Child & Teen Program

All Child and Teen Classes has a specific, required uniform. Please speak with our staff when you register or email us if you have a specific question or concern: Hello@GardenStateDanceArts.com

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