DANCE STYLES

Dancers practicing acro on mats
Dancers participate in a ballet dance style class at the barre
Dancers participate in a combo class in the dance styles of ballet/tap, hip hop/flip flop, broadway bound
Dancers lunge in a contemporary dance style class
Dancers hold hands in a circle during a creative movement class
Dancers strike a pose in a hip hop dance style class
Dancers in passe during jazz dance style class
Dancers tendu and point in pre-ballet
Dancers cross and step in pre-hip hop class
Dancers toe back in a tap class

At Backstage Dance Studio, we offer a wide variety of dance styles for all ages and skill levels, designed to inspire creativity, build technique, and foster a love of movement.

Below you’ll find descriptions of each dance style we offer to help you choose the perfect fit for your dancer. Dance with us today!

Classes in our 2025-2026 school-year session are available for registration! Classes will begin on Monday September 8, 2025. We look forward to dancing with you!

Our current Summer 2025 session includes classes for ages 2-8 and 7+, AND six camps! Register to beat “summer slide” today!

Dancers practicing acro on mats

ACRO

Acro classes will focus on combining dance with acrobatic movement. Students will develop tumbling skills, while building strength, flexibility, and control through targeted conditioning exercises. Register HERE!

Dancers participate in a ballet dance style class at the barre

BALLET & POINTE

Ballet emphasizes proper body positioning and development of correct muscle alignment. Grace, fluidity of movement, and discipline are core aspects of this dance form. Ballet is a necessity for the serious student of dance, as it is the foundation for all other dance forms. Our classical ballet program includes Cecchetti, Vaganova, and Balanchine methods. Register HERE!

Dancers participate in a combo class in the dance styles of ballet/tap, hip hop/flip flop, broadway bound

COMBO CLASSES

Combo classes are a great way for dancers to discover and learn different dance forms in a concentrated period of time. A portion of every class is spent working on the designated dance styles, and dancers that elect to be in our Spring Show will perform multiple pieces. Register HERE!

Dancers lunge in a contemporary dance style class

CONTEMPORARY

Contemporary is a dance form that integrates the discipline of ballet with the freedom of jazz. This class focuses on the use of personal emotion and storytelling through musicality and movement. A solid, ballet-based technique is an essential component of this style of dance; therefore, a portion of every class is dedicated to ballet training. Register HERE!

Dancers hold hands in a circle during a creative movement class

CREATIVE MOVEMENT

Creative Movement is for young dancers to experience the joy of self-expression through music and movement. Students will explore rhythm, coordination, and gross motor skill movements. These activities encourage the dancer to listen, focus, and follow directions. Register HERE!

Dancers strike a pose in a hip hop dance style class

HIP HOP

Hip Hop is an upbeat and high energy form of dance, popularized by music videos and concert stages. Constantly evolving, hip hop blends jazz and street dance, to develop the dancer’s sense of personal style and creativity. Register HERE!

Dancers in passe during jazz dance style class

JAZZ

Jazz is a quick moving, technical dance form. Class will focus on flexibility, turns and leaps, and coordination, through center-floor work, across the floor progressions, and combinations. Register HERE!

Dancers tendu and point in pre-ballet

PRE-BALLET

Pre-Ballet introduces dancers to the very basic elements of ballet. Skills such as marching, galloping, skipping, sliding, leaping, jumping, and elementary ballet body positions are incorporated throughout the course. Some classes also include tap, which is a dance form in which the dancer creates rhythms with their feet. Register HERE!

Dancers cross and step in pre-hip hop class

PRE-HIP HOP

Pre-Hip Hop introduces dancers to the very basic elements of hip hop. Skills such as marching, galloping, skipping, sliding, and jumping to the beat of the music are incorporated throughout the course. Register HERE!

Dancers toe back in a tap class

TAP

Tap is an American dance form in which the dancer creates exciting, dynamic rhythms with their feet. Instruction includes emphasis on musicality, clarity of tap sounds, proper technique, speed, and a variety of styles of steps. Register HERE!

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