Teens & Seniors
Ages 11-18
Teens (11-14) connect with dance through their daily life, and Seniors (14-18) think critically to refine their artistic vision!
Our Teen dancers collaborate with others through similar middle school experiences, and our Senior dancers take complex skills and emotions and relate them to their art!
Our class focuses for Teens and Seniors is to promote self-assurance, encourage new ideas and artistic choices, and build a foundation for a healthy lifestyle.
Check out our Teen & Senior class offerings below:
Ballet 1-5, Jazz 1-4, Tap 1-3, Lyrical 1-3, Contemporary 1-2, Hip Hop 1-3, Acro 1-3, Musical Theater, Modern, Pom 1-2, Pre-Pointe, Pointe 1-3
24/25 Season Classes
August 5, 2024 - May 24, 2025
We accept new students throughout the season!
Classes in green have availability for immediate registration
Classes in red are currently full and are accepting dancers on a waitlist
class info
August 5, 2024 - May 24, 2025
We accept new students throughout the season! Students are placed into classes based on their age/grade as of September 1, 2024. Students eligible for higher level classes may be assessed during summer classes or may enroll in a level 1 class to be assessed by their instructor during the first few weeks of classes!
Our fall semester focuses on learning technique and gaining strength & flexibility with the option to participate in our Christmas show in separate rehearsals. Our spring semester focuses on improving technique and learning a recital dance during class for our June recital.
Check out our calendar for information regarding holiday breaks and events!
Each class requires a specific dress code. DDC has a limited amount of shoes, leotards, and tights at either location available for purchase.
Tuition is charged on the first of each month to the card on file. Students who enroll throughout mid-month will have prorated tuition for that month. Please review our policies for additional information about DDC!
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Ballet
A classical form of dance, ballet focuses on strength, grace, and precision. Students learn technical skills, ballet history, and athletic discipline. Ballet is a great basis for many forms of dance!
Jazz
Jazz dance is an energetic form of dance that can be smooth, powerful, sassy, fun, and show-stopping! Dancers learn technique and performance qualities to shine their brightest onstage.
Tap
onstage Tap is a form of dance that has been cherished by audiences for centuries. From Broadway style tap to rhythmic tap, dancers will improve their coordination, musicality, and stamina in class.
Hip Hop
A very popular style of dance in the 20th & 21st centuries, hip hop offers a space for dancers to show off their style and tell a story. Students learn history of hip hop, study various styles, and build confidence.Focusing on sharp movements and teamwork, dancers use poms during and incorporate jazz and hip hop moves in their routines.
ACRO
Acro teaches dancers tumbling tricks that can be performed on a stage. Blending together dance and gymnastics skills, acro moves such as walkovers, handsprings, and contortionist skills are implemented into dance routines to showcase strength and flexibility.
Lyrical
Lyrical focuses on interpreting music to portray a feeling or story. Dancers are able to effectively move their audience by using emotional and technical elements from ballet and modern.
Musical Theater
Deriving from the big stages of New York, musical theater allows dancers to overtly tell a story through gestures and song. This style gives dancers the confidence to take up the stage and show off their acting and performance skills! At DDC, musical theater focuses on building acting skills and learning dance basics to effectively perform award-winning Broadway choreography.
POm
Pom uses in high energy choreography and strong technique to create entertaining performances for teams and audiences. Focusing on sharp movements and teamwork, dancers use poms during and incorporate jazz and hip hop moves in their routines.
Pre-Pointe & Pointe
Pre-pointe is designed to give dancers the tools to prepare for pointe. From strengthening legs to learning how to sew pointe shoes, pre-pointe is a great supplemental class for serious dancers. Dancers will not be en pointe in this class, but strengthen their muscles to prepare for pointe shoes in the future.
Dancers who wish to dance en pointe will need to take at least one ballet class per week, have at least one year of training in ballet, be at least 11 years old, and be approved by an instructor. These dancers will be taken to a pointe shoe fitting with an instructor to get the perfect shoe for their physique and then will be able to begin taking pointe classes!
**It is very important that dancers do not attempt to purchase pointe shoes or go en pointe until they are approved by an instructor. Dancers must be properly fitted for shoes with the instructor. Dancers who are not strong enough or old enough for pointe can be seriously injured.
Ballet Variations
Designed for Ballet 3+, Ballet Variations teaches classical variations from beloved ballets such as Paquita, Swan Lake, Raymonda, and more. Dancers should have strong technical ability and understand ballet terminology to succeed in this advanced class.
Contemporary
Contemporary dance uses more abstract dance qualities to freely explore movement and perform profound concepts. A favorite of many dancers and viewers, contemporary helps dancers break out of their shell and try new things.
Modern
Typically referred to as one of the "big three" styles of western dance, modern dance uses technique derived in the late 19th century to tell stories and challenge the regimen of classical ballet. From Graham to Horton, dancers can train in several different techniques of modern dance.
BALLROOM
Ballroom consists of a variety of influences, including samba, jive, waltz, cha cha, rumba, salsa, tango, and more. At DDC, Ballroom classes do not use partners and focus on footwork, standard technique, terminology, and performance skills.