2023-2024 School Year Classes

Twinkle Baby (Ages 2-3)

An introductory dance class containing ballet, & creative movement. Young dancers will learn the basic steps while learning how to follow direction and imitate movement in a positive environment. Engaging music is used to get students inspired to dance. 30 minute class. Without parent 2 to 3 years old. Dancers learn & perform one recital dance. Dress Code: Pink ballet shoes, pink Twinkle Star skirted leotard, pink tights & Starter box required to be purchased from Next Step.

Twinkle Star Level I (Ages 3-4)

An age specific class containing pre-ballet, pre-tap and creative movement. This class introduces young dancers to dance and inspire movement and creativity within a positive environment. Dancers will also learn basic steps and terminology. The use of fun, age-appropriate music engages the young dancers’ minds and bodies. 45 minute class.  Dancers learn & perform one recital dance. Dress Code: Pink ballet & tan tap shoes, pink Twinkle Star skirted leotard, pink tights & Starter box must be purchased from Next Step. Dancers must be 3 years old by first class. 

Twinkle Star Level II (Ages 4-5)

An age specific class containing ballet, tap. This class is a continuation of level I and inspires movement and creativity within a positive environment. Dancers will learn basic steps and terminology. The use of fun, age appropriate music engages the young dancers’ minds and bodies. 45 minute class.  Dancers learn & perform one recital dance. Dress Code: Pink ballet & tan tap shoes, lilac Twinkle Star skirted leotard, pink tights & Starter box must be purchased from Next Step. Dancers must be 4 years old by first class. 

Twinkle Star Level III (Ages 5-6)

An age specific class containing ballet, tap & intro to jazz. This class is a continuation of level II and inspires movement and creativity within a positive environment. Dancers will learn basic steps and terminology. The use of fun, age appropriate music engages the young dancers’ minds and bodies. 45 minute class.  Dancers learn & perform one recital dance. Dress Code: Pink ballet & tan tap shoes, soft blue Twinkle Star skirted leotard, pink tights & Starter box must be purchased from Next Step. Must be 5 years old by first class. 

Twinkle Jazz Acro (Ages 4-6)

Class includes jazz/acro and teaches flexibility, balance, strength, muscle control, discipline & concentration. We encourage dancers to also sign up for the appropriate Twinkle Star Level class. 45 minute class. Dancers learn & perform one recital dance. Dress Code: Dancer wears Twinkle attire based on age purchased from Next Step. No shoes (bare feet). 

Twinkle Star Hippity Hop (Ages 3-6)

The variety of styles offered in hip hop can be intricate, bouncy or sharp. This modern dance style requires precision movements offering a visual interpretation of modern music with a strong beat. Classes include a warm-up, across the floor work and learning combination moves unique to this dance form. 30 minute class. Dancers learn & perform one recital dance. Dress code: sparkle high top hip hop shoes must be purchased from Next Step and sweatpants/leggings & NSDS tshirt.

Spotlight (Ages 4-6)

Spotlight is a Company class. Company classes are ideal for dancers who are ready for a more focused classroom atmosphere & demanding commitment.  Please contact us via email for more information about our Competition Teams and to join this program.

Dancers in Spotlight must also take Twinkle Star II or III class.

Mini Star Ballet (Ages 6-8)

Ballet is the “backbone” of dance training, ballet develops strength, poise, coordination, flexibility, and discipline. 45 minute class. Dancers learn & perform one recital dance. Dress Code: Pink ballet, aqua skirted leotard & pink tights must be purchased from Next Step.

Mini Star Jazz (Ages 6-8)

 Jazz will be a high energy class learning the basic steps such as jazz square, lindy and pivots with music the dancers will know from their favorite Disney shows. 45 minute class. Dancers learn & perform one recital dance. Dress Code: Tan jazz shoes, aqua skirted leotard & pink tights must be purchased from Next Step. 

Mini Star Tap (Ages 6-8)

Tap utilizes percussive footwork, movements & sounds to create rhythmic patterns. Students begin with basic rhythms & progress to more intricate, fast-paced combinations. 30 minute class. Dancers learn & perform one recital dance. Dress Code: Black tap shoes, aqua skirted leotard & pink tights must be purchased from Next Step. 

Mini Star Acro (Ages 6-8)

Class includes acro and teaches flexibility, balance, strength, muscle control, discipline & concentration. 45 minute class.  Dancers learn & perform one recital dance. Dress Code: Dancer wears Mini attire based on age and no shoes (bare feet).

Mini Star Hip Hop (Ages 6-8)

The variety of styles offered in hip hop can be intricate, bouncy or sharp. Class includes a warm-up, across the floor work and learning combination moves unique to this dance form. 45 minute class.  Dancers learn & perform one recital dance. Dress Code: Sparkle high top hip hop shoes must be purchased from Next Step. Dancer wears sweatpants/leggings & NSDS tshirt. 

Show Star Ballet (Ages 7-9)

Ballet is the “backbone” of dance training, ballet develops strength, poise, coordination, flexibility, and discipline. 45 minute class. Dancers learn & perform one recital dance. Dress Code: Pink ballet, navy leotard & tan tights must be purchased from Next Step. 

Show Star Lyrical (Ages 7-9)

Lyrical combines ballet, jazz and modern dance styles. Lyrical class will include a warm-up, across the floor work and center combinations. The dance moves are choreographed, based on a story told by the lyrics. Lyrical dancers will work on developing grace, strength and control. 45 minute class. Dancers learn & perform one recital dance. Dress Code: Tan jazz shoes, navy leotard & tan tights must be purchased from Next Step. 

Show Star Jazz (Ages 7-9)

 Jazz will be a high energy class learning the basic steps such as jazz square, lindy and pivots with high energy music the dancers will know. 45 minute class. Dancers learn & perform one recital dance. Dress Code: Tan jazz shoes, navy leotard & tan tights must be purchased from Next Step. 

Show Star Jazz/Lyrical (Ages 7-9)

This class will combine jazz and lyrical. 45 minute class. Dancers learn & perform one recital dance. Dress Code: Tan jazz shoes, navy leotard & tan tights must be purchased from Next Step. 

Show Star Tap (Ages 7-9)

Tap utilizes percussive footwork, movements & sounds to create rhythmic patterns. Students begin with basic rhythms & progress to more intricate, fast-paced combinations. 30 minute class. Dancers learn & perform one recital dance. Dress Code: Black tap shoes, navy leotard & tan tights must be purchased from Next Step.

Show Star II Ballet (Ages 8-9)
Ballet is the “backbone” of dance training, ballet develops strength, poise, coordination, flexibility, and discipline. 45 minute class. Dancers learn & perform one recital dance. Dress Code: Pink ballet, mulberry leotard & tan tights must be purchased from Next Step.

Show Star II Jazz (Ages 8-9)

Jazz will be a high energy class learning the basic steps such as jazz square, lindy and pivots with high energy music the dancers will know. 45 minute class. Dancers learn & perform one recital dance. Dress Code: Tan jazz shoes, mulberry leotard & tan tights must be purchased from Next Step.

Show Star II Tap (Ages 8-9)

Tap utilizes percussive footwork, movements & sounds to create rhythmic patterns. Students begin with basic rhythms & progress to more intricate, fast-paced combinations. 30 minute class. Dancers learn & perform one recital dance. Dress Code: Black tie tap shoes, mulberry leotard & tan tights must be purchased from Next Step. 

Show Star Hip Hop (Ages 7-9)

The variety of styles offered in hip hop can be intricate, bouncy or sharp.  Class includes a warm-up, across the floor work and learning combination moves unique to this dance form. 45 minute class.  Dancers learn & perform one recital dance. Dress Code: Sparkle high top hip hop shoes must be purchased from Next Step. Dancer wears sweatpants/leggings & NSDS t shirt.

Pre-Pointe (Ages 9+)

Prerequisites: Jr. Ballet and Tween or Int. Co.

Petite Company (Ages 6-8)

Petite Company dancers are members of our Competition Team. Company classes are ideal for dancers who are ready for a more focused classroom atmosphere & demanding commitment.  Please contact us via email for more information about our Competition Teams and to join this program.

Dancers in Petite Company must also take Mini or Show Star Ballet & Jazz and we highly recommend taking Mini or Show Star Tap.

Intermediate Company (Ages 7-9)

Intermediate Company dancers are members of our Competition Team. Company classes are ideal for dancers who are ready for a more focused classroom atmosphere & demanding commitment.  Please contact us via email for more information about our Competition Teams and to join this program.

Dancers in Intermediate Company are highly recommended to take Show Star Lyrical.

Junior Ballet (Ages 10-11)

Ballet is the “backbone” of dance training, ballet develops strength, poise, coordination, flexibility, and discipline. 45 minute class. Dancers learn & perform one recital dance. Dress Code: Pink ballet, teal leotard & tan tights must be purchased from Next Step.

Junior Jazz (Ages 10-11)

 Jazz will be a high energy class learning the basic steps such as jazz square, lindy and pivots with high energy music the dancers will know. 45 minute class. Dancers learn & perform one recital dance. Dress Code: Tan jazz shoes, teal leotard & tan tights must be purchased from Next Step.

Junior Tap (Ages 10-11)

Tap utilizes percussive footwork, movements & sounds to create rhythmic patterns. Students begin with basic rhythms & progress to more intricate, fast-paced combinations. 30 minute class. Dancers learn & perform one recital dance. Dress Code: Black tie tap shoes, teal leotard & tan tights must be purchased from Next Step.

Junior Hip Hop (Ages 10-11)

The variety of styles offered in hip hop can be intricate, bouncy or sharp. Class includes a warm-up, across the floor work and learning combination moves unique to this dance form. 45 minute class. Dancers learn & perform one recital dance. Dress Code: Sparkle high top hip hop shoes must be purchased from Next Step. Dancer wears sweatpants/leggings & NSDS t-shirt.

Junior Lyrical (Ages 10-11)

Lyrical combines ballet, jazz and modern dance styles. Lyrical class will include a warm-up, across the floor work and center combinations. The dance moves are choreographed, based on a story told by the lyrics. Lyrical dancers will work on developing grace, strength and control. 45 minute class. Dancers learn & perform one recital dance. Dress Code: Tan jazz shoes, teal leotard & tan tights must be purchased from Next Step. 

Pop Star Lyrical (Ages 11-13)

Lyrical combines ballet, jazz and modern dance styles. Lyrical class will include a warm-up, across the floor work and center combinations. The dance moves are choreographed, based on a story told by the lyrics. Lyrical dancers will work on developing grace, strength and control. 45 minute class. Dancers learn & perform one recital dance. Dress Code: Tan jazz shoes, black leotard & tan tights must be purchased from Next Step.

Pop Star Jazz Leaps & Turns (Ages 11-13)

Jazz will be a high energy class learning the steps and working on across the floor leaps and turns. 45 minute class. Dancers learn & perform one recital dance. Dress Code: Tan jazz shoes, black leotard & tan tights must be purchased from Next Step.

Pop Star Hip Hop (Ages 11-13)

The variety of styles offered in hip hop can be intricate, bouncy or sharp. Class includes a warm-up, across the floor work and learning combination moves unique to this dance form. 45 minute class.  Dancers learn & perform one recital dance. Dress Code: Sparkle high top hip hop shoes must be purchased from Next Step. Dancer wears sweatpants/leggings & NSDS t-shirt.

Pre-Pointe (Ages 9+)

Prerequisites: Jr. Ballet and Tween or Int. Co.

Junior Company (Ages 8-10)

Junior Company dancers are members of our Competition Team. Company classes are ideal for dancers who are ready for a more focused classroom atmosphere & demanding commitment.  Please contact us via email for more information about our Competition Teams and to join this program.

Dancers in Junior Company are highly recommended to take Pre-Pointe.

Tween II (Ages 10-13)

Tween II dancers are members of our Competition Team. Company classes are ideal for dancers who are ready for a more focused classroom atmosphere & demanding commitment.  Please contact us via email for more information about our Competition Teams and to join this program.

Dancers in Tween II are highly recommended to take Pre-Pointe.

Shining Star Jazz (Ages 14+)

With a strong focus on technique, dancers learn combinations that incorporate jumps and turns into the differing jazz styles. A student taking jazz will develop stamina, strength and flexibility. 45-min class. Dancers learn & perform one recital dance. Dress Code: Tan jazz shoes, solid color leotard, and tan tights must be purchased from Next Step.   

Shining Star Lyrical/Contemporary (Ages 14+)

Lyrical/Contemporary utilizes techniques from both ballet and jazz to create an emotional and expressive dance that is meant to relate to the lyrics on the songs being danced to. This beautiful dance type is often used as a method of storytelling and creates a connection with the audience. Dancers will learn a warm up, across the floor and different dances each week. 45-min class. Dancers learn & perform one recital dance. Dress Code: Tan jazz shoes, solid color leotard, and tan tights must be purchased from Next Step.

Shining Star Hip Hop (Ages 14+)

The variety of styles offered in hip hop can be intricate, bouncy or sharp. This modern dance style requires precision movements offering a visual interpretation of modern music with a strong beat. Classes include a warm-up, across the floor work and learning combination moves unique to this dance form. 45-min class.  Dancers learn & perform one recital dance. Dress Code: Dancer wears black converse, sweatpants/leggings & tshirt.

Ultimate Teen (Ages 14+)

Ultimate Teen dancers are members of our Competition Team. Company classes are ideal for dancers who are ready for a more focused classroom atmosphere & demanding commitment.  Please contact us via email for more information about our Competition Teams and to join this program.

Dancers in Ultimate Teen are highly recommended to take Hip Hop.

Leadership

Leadership Class: 45-minute class. Learn what it takes to be a great leader and mentor younger dancers.  Part of this class will consist of learning about The National Honor Society for Dance Arts (NHSDA) which is a program of the National Dance Education Organization that recognizes outstanding artistic merit, leadership, and academic achievement while fostering an appreciation for dance as a true art form worthy of recognition and prestige.  Members have a positive role in the community and for the dancers around them.  This is an add-on class and does not have a recital dance or costume.

Saturdays (one Saturday per month 11:45-12:30 pm) zoom will be an option.

$99 pay in full for year at time of registration or $10 per month

September 16, 2023

October 14, 2023

November 11, 2023

December 2, 2023

January 13, 2024

February 10, 2024

March 9, 2024

April 13, 2024 

May 11, 2024

Disney Class

Cost:  $69  Sat.  Oct. 14, Nov. 11, Nov. 18, Dec. 2 from 12:30-1:30 pm

All dancers registered for the NSDS Disney trip (Dec. 7-10, 2023) must take this class.  This class will teach the parade dance and rehearse group dances.  This class also includes a Disney t-shirt that will be worn during our Disney Rehearsal at the park on Thursday Dec. 7th.  Extra t-shirts will be available for purchase for anyone attending Dance the World Disney Event 2023-24.  TBA Dancers can miss one class if they miss more the dancer will have to do a private at $25 per 30 minutes.

Register HERE

Adult Fitness

6 Week Mini Sessions:

Session I:  Sept. 11-Oct. 21

Session II:  Oct. 23-Dec. 9 (no Classes Nov. 20-26)

Session III:  Jan. 8-Feb. 17th

Session IV:  Feb. 19- April 6th(No classes March 25-March 31)

Session V:  April 8- May 18th

Refresh & Stretch is a full hour of relaxation and gentle movement. This stretching based class focuses on releasing tension throughout the entire body while also moving your body and increasing your flexibility.

Cardio Barre uses upbeat and fast-paced songs, the movement never stops! This class focuses on each major muscle group making sure that you receive a full body workout. The first half consists of center movements and exercises. The second half uses the same energy and speed but focuses solely on barre exercises.