Our Classes
“I felt deeply cared for. My teacher worked so patiently with me that I believed I could do anything that she taught my class. She gave me the confidence to freely express myself.” Kathleen Hemauer
Kinderdanse 1
The joy of dance begins with preschool classes for ages 2-3. Kinderdanse 1 introduces the preschool child to the joy of dance. Imagination is stimulated and creativity, self confidence & poise encouraged. We blend art, dance, & music for a unique & fun experience for young dancers. Kids jam to their favorite tunes making new friends while they are introduced to the foundations of various dance styles focusing on ballet, proper body alignment, strength, flexibility, French terminology, and musicality.
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Kinderdanse 2
Ages 4-5 continues Kinderdanse 1 training progressing further into ballet with more focus on jazz, tap, acro for dancers, and performance.
“My daughter started with D'Ann in Kinderdanse in January. It was her first classroom experience and dancing has really helped bring her out of her shell. The atmosphere is very friendly and family-oriented. My daughter is always excited to go to class and see her friends. I was very impressed with the amount of effort that went into the Spring Concert and am looking forward to the next one. It gives the students a beautiful venue to perform and is designed to be an entertaining show for the families and community.” ~ Betsy Jackson
“My daughter loves dancing at D'Ann. The small class size and kind atmosphere have really helped her let go and dance. Thank you D'ann Dance”. - Amanda Jane
Jazz/Tap Combo
Our Jazz/Tap Combo class is a fun introductory class for beginner students ages 5-7.American Jazz introduces isolations, basic turns, & jump techniques while increasing strength, flexibility, co-ordination. Tap dance blends coordination and rhythm into a fun and timeless dance.
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Foundations of Ballet
Foundations of Ballet bridges a student's transition from the Kinderdanse program into a more structured class environment. They are introduced to an increased level of formal training consisting of barre, center work, and locomotor movements. The posture, placement and comportment of classical ballet will be emphasized. The practice exercises introduced at this level for alignment, flexibility, and coordination will develop a strong foundation of physical and cognitive understanding necessary for Classical Ballet training.
“Mom, I’m the happiest I’ve ever been. I love to dance, but in the last two weeks I’ve learned so much. I’ve learned more in two weeks than I learned in five years. I feel welcomed and not looked down because I can’t do something. Everyone has been so nice and keeps telling me I can do this. I’ll give up anything you ask to afford dance. I wish I had found D’Ann sooner.” Bailey Hardison, transfer student
“We do feel like we have found our “home”! The other families do seem so nice and welcoming … Thank you again for welcoming us and giving Bailey back her passion for the art she loves.” Kristi Hardison, mother
Jazz Dance
Contemporary Jazz is still the hottest & most popular dance style today. Student age 6 & up learn jazz isolations, turns & jump techniques, tricks, basic acro, & performance in a variety of jazz styles while increasing strength and flexibility in a class suited to their skill and dance level.
Tap Dance
Tap is the most rhythmic of the dance forms. It is an excellent way to increase coordination of the mind & body while developing a sense of rhythm & timing. For ages 6 & up.
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“My daughter had been dancing at DDS for 7 years. I chose this studio initially because I loved the way they were actually learning correct technique and dance terminology. I also liked that the class sizes weren't huge and allow for individualized attention. Not only has my daughter blossomed beautifully as a dancer, we have both gained such beautiful friendships and have a danse family. I love how the studio has a family atmosphere and we are all there for each other. I love my danse family! We have made forever friendships!!” Temia Smith
Hip Hop
Hip-hop dance refers to street dance styles primarily performed to hip-hop music It teaches the fundamental hip hop technique influenced by the wide range of styles from around the world.
Agape & Contemporary
Contemporary is a fusion of modern, lyrical, jazz, & ballet styles. This uniquely fresh choreographic style blends free movement with technically difficult moves, in an expressive style that follows the lyrics of the song. Agape is contemporary choreography set to contemporary christian music.
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“We love D'Ann Danse! This is Leigha's fourth year dancing here and she has learned so much! The teachers are excellent and the families are amazing. They are there to help one another and the dancers”. Rachel Fry
Ballet Upper Levels
Grace, line and beauty continue to enhance while expanding the dancer’s French Ballet vocabulary and technique following our progressive syllabus. In additional to continuing to explore the Cechetti, Balanchine, Russian, & Vaganova styles of classical ballet, students are introduced to lyrical ballet and character dance while continuing their stage presence via exploration of a variety of music.
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Pointe
Dancing “en pointe” is the ultimate goal for many ballet dancers. In preparation to reach this goal, students must first take pre-pointe classes with strengthening exercises for the muscles in their ankles/feet and foot articulation. During this process, the teacher will also consider the students age, technique level, range of motion in their ankles, physical maturity, alignment, and strength of the “core” muscles needed to maintain their posture.