Class Descriptions
Class Descriptions
As you are choosing the right class for your dancer, please don't hesitate to contact our office with any questions you may have. We are happy to help and we want your dancers in the best class possible!
Wanting to take multiple classes? No problem! Our tuition rates are based on the total amount of dance instruction time per week/per dancer- helping you stay active and expanding your dance knowledge!
Parent and Me
18 months - almost 3 years
This fun and interactive class is just what you and your child need every week to bond and exercise! Each week we will have a fun theme, be creative, and explore together! Ballet, fun movements, and tumbling will be featured in this parent/child class.
*Although it is called 'parent and me', we welcome grandparents, aunts, uncles, and caregivers to attend class with their little one too!
*This class does not participate in our Spring recital.
Dance class attire: clothes you can move in easily, barefoot or tennis shoes
Ages 2-3 Creative Movement
Ages 2 1/2 - 3 years
New for our 2024-2025 season! We are excited to offer a creative movement class! This class will include the fundamentals of pre-ballet while learning with our imaginations! Teaching aids like hula-hoops, beans bags, musical instruments will be used to help us with our coordination and musically as well! This class will be a fun weekly routine for your young dancer! Dancers must be fully potty trained and a parent must wait in the lobby during class.
Dance class attire: ballet shoes, leotard, and tights.
Ages 3-4 Ballet, Tap and Tumble
Ages 3-4
Students will learn the fundamentals of dance through creative and exciting lessons. This class lays the groundwork for future dance study by introducing basic skills and concepts.
Classes meet once a week for 45 minutes. Teaching aids such as hoola-hoops, bean bags, mats, balance beams, etc will be used to help dancers have a fun and memorable time!
Dance class attire: pink ballet shoes, black tap shoes, leotard, tights, and dance bag
PRE-K Ages 4-5 Ballet, Tap, and Tumble
4-5 Years Old
This level will benefit those dancers with a late birthday or who can use an extra stepping stone before entering the Kindergarten Class. Students will continue learning the fundamentals of dance through creative and exciting lessons. This class lays the groundwork for future dance study by introducing basic skills and concepts.
Classes meet once a week for 45 minutes. Teaching aids such as hoola-hoops, bean bags, mats, balance beams, etc will be used to help dancers have a fun and memorable time!
Dance class attire: pink ballet shoes, black tap shoes, leotard, tights, and dance bag
Ages 5-8 Ballet, Jazz & Tumble
Ages 5-8
This class includes ballet, jazz, and tumble. Dancers will learn terms and technique in all three genres! This class is only offered on Saturday mornings and is a great option for working parents.
Dance class attire: leotard, ballet shoes tights or shorts/leggings
Kindergarten - 1st Grade Ballet, Tap and Tumble
5-7 Years Old
This is a 45 minute class that meets once a week. A continuation of skills in both ballet and tap are taught. Tumbling and basic introduction to jazz are incorporated into the curriculum. Routines in ballet and tap become more complex for the spring recital as their skills progress. The students continue to master and fine-tune their basics.
Teaching aids such as mats, balance beams, bean bags, hoola-hoops, etc. will be used for this level as well.
Dance class attire: pink ballet shoes, black tap shoes, leotard, tights, and dance bag
2nd - 3rd Grade Ballet, Jazz and Tap
7-8 Years Old
This is a once a week, 1 hour class including ballet, jazz, and tap. Continuation of skills in ballet and tap are taught as well as basic beginning skills in jazz. Students continue to take a more mature and disciplined attitude toward their dance. With the additional time in this class, dancers will continue to expand their knowledge. This is a faster moving class with emphasis on progressing skills and confidence!
Like all classes, popular and CLEAN music will be used during class.
Dance Class attire: pink ballet shoes, black tap shoes, leotard, tights and dance bag
(Jazz shoes ARE NOT required for this class- we will wear ballet shoes for the jazz portion.
4th- 5th Grade Ballet, Jazz and Tap
9-11 Years Old
This is a once a week, 1 hour class including ballet, jazz, and tap. Continuation of skills in ballet and tap are taught as well as basic beginning skills in jazz. Students continue to take a more mature and disciplined attitude toward their dance. With the additional time in this class, dancers will continue to expand their knowledge. This is a faster moving class with emphasis on progressing skills and confidence!
Like all classes, popular and CLEAN music will be used during class.
Dance Class attire: pink ballet shoes, black tap shoes, leotard, tights and dance bag
(Jazz shoes ARE NOT required for this class- we will wear ballet shoes for the jazz portion.
Middle School Ballet, Jazz and Tap
11-14 years
In this level, dancers will to take 30 minutes of each discipline. 30 minutes of Ballet, 30 minutes of Jazz, and 30 minutes of Tap- for a total of 1.5 hours per week. While this class is still a part of our recreational classes, it is designed for students who are ready for more of a challenge and demonstrate a tremendous amount of dance potential.
With the additional time in this class, dancers will continue to expand their knowledge.
Like all classes, popular and CLEAN music will be used during class.
Dance Class attire: pink ballet shoes, tan jazz shoes, black tap shoes, leotard, tights and dance bag
High School Jazz, Hip-Hop and Tap
14-18 Years Old
These classes are held on Tuesday nights and include jazz, hip-hop, and tap. This level is geared towards learning proper terminology while keeping a fun and inviting approach! Students continue to take a more mature and disciplined attitude toward their dance. With the additional time in this class, dancers will continue to expand their knowledge. This is a faster moving class with emphasis on progressing skills and confidence!
Like all classes, popular and CLEAN music will be used during class.
Dance Class attire: jazz shoes, black split-sole tap shoes (tap), leotard, tights and dance bag
Jazz and Hip-Hop
Age Groups: 6-8
This class is a great alternative for dancers who might be more interested in a more upbeat dance class! This is a fun and active class focusing on body coordination and control to faster tempo music.
Popular, clean music is always used as well as tasteful movement. Jazz technique and progression is also taught. Class length is 45 minutes and meets once a week.
Dance Class Attire: jazz shoes, leotard, leggings/shorts/or tights
Middle School Jazz and Hip-Hop
11-14 Years Old
In this class we teach jazz technique along with popular hip-hop moves. It also gives the dancer knowledge in coordination, physical strength and promotes self-confidence. Choreography is challenging, but most importantly FUN! A great way to exercise while learning proper jazz technique and gaining flexibility. This class is 45 minutes long and meets once a week.
Dance class attire: jazz shoes, leotard, tights/leggings/or shorts
Contemporary
Ages 7-11 and 12-18
Contemporary is a unique style of dance where dancers learn to express themselves through movement. Dancers will learn fluidity in their technique and gain knowledge of the history of contemporary dance. This is a very popular style of dance and a great addition to your weekly schedule!
Dance Class attire: leotard, tights or shorts/leggings, barefoot
Musical Theatre
NEW FOR OUR 2024-2025 Season!
Our Musical Theatre class will inspire you! This class includes the three elements of singing, dancing and acting. Students will learn the fundamentals of Broadway while learning history and choreography!
Dance Class attire: active clothes, and jazz shoes.
Pre-Pointe
(Instructor Approval Required)
This class is a very serious and technical based class. Dancers will be expected to work hard and be dedicated to improving their ballet technique. Dancers will be evaluated on a one-on-one basis when the instructor feels they are ready to be en pointe.
Dance Class attire: leotard, tights, and ballet shoes
3rd-5th Grade Ballet/Jazz
A new combination class for our 2024-2025 season! Explore both ballet and jazz in this 45 class. We will progress our technique in both genres and learn more complex skills. This class meets right before our Hip-Hop and Tap class so you could take both and do it all!
Dance Class attire: leotard, tights, ballet shoes, jazz shoes, and dance bag
3rd-5th Grade Hip-Hop and Tap
A new combination class for our 2024-2025 season! Explore both hip-hop and tap in this 45 class. We will progress our technique in both genres and learn more complex skills. This class meets right after our Ballet and Jazz class so you could take both and do it all!
Dance Class attire: leotard, tights, jazz shoes, tap shoes, and dance bag
BOYS Ages 7-12 Jazz.Hip-Hop
While boys are welcome to attend any of our classes, this class is designed just for them! This is a fun and active class focusing on body coordination and control to faster tempo music.
Popular, clean music is always used as well as tasteful movement. Jazz technique and progression is also taught. Class length is 45 minutes and meets once a week.
Dance Class Attire: athletic clothes and jazz/hip-hop shoes
Tumble and Cheerleading Classes
Cheer & Tumble
This is a 45 minute class that meets once a week. Students will learn cheer motions, chants, stunts, and cheer dance combinations. This class will also work on tumbling skills such as bridges, cartwheels, jumps, and much more!
Our advanced class will progress their tumbling skills and stunt difficulty.
This class is ideal for those who want to try something a little different!
Dance class attire: tennis shoes, leotard, tights or leggings/shorts.
*All participants are required to purchase poms (these will be ordered as a class)
Hip-Hop & Tumble
Ages 5-7 and 8-12
We've combined two fun classes into one! This is a 45-minute class that includes tumbling and hip-hop every week. Students will learn and improve their tumbling skills such as cartwheels, bridges, handstands, and everything in between! Dancers will also participate in a high-energy dance class that encompasses a wide range of hip-hop dance skills. You will be sure to learn rhythm and coordination in this class!
Dance class attire: jazz shoes, leotard, tights or leggings/shorts.
Preschool Tumbling
Ages 3-5
Explore the world of tumbling with this weekly tumbling class for preschoolers. Tumblers will learn basic skills first and grow from there! They will also participate in fun themed lessons and obstacle courses.
Dance class attire: leotard, tights or shorts/leggings, barefoot
Beginning/IntermediateTumbling
Ages 5-12
This is a mixed-level class which allows the instructor to meet you where you are! You will be able to work on and improve your current tumble skills and learn new and exciting things too! Drills and conditioning will help you achieve your tumbling goals!
Dance class attire: leotard, tights or shorts/leggings, barefoot
Performance Troupe
We will also hold a brief parent meeting on Monday, April 29 at 7:00pm for all those who are interested in our troupe!
WHAT IS THE PERFORMANCE TROUPE?
Our Performance Troupe performs at various community events throughout the year and also performs a routine in the annual spring recital! We simply love to bring joy to the community and enjoy performing more often than just the annual recital.
Our troupe has three groups:
MINIS
JUNIORS
SENIORS
*All dancers are required to be enrolled in a regular class for the 2024-2025 season to be a part of the troupe.
FOR DANCERS 6 YEARS OLD:
Dancers in this age group are not required to attend the summer technique class but will need to attend a portion of the August demo day. (Day to TBA)
FOR DANCERS 7-18 YEARS OLD:
If you are interested in participating in the Performance Troupe next year (2024-2025) you will be required to attend at least 4 of the 6 Technique and Conditioning classes this summer. This class will keep us moving over the summer and continue to strengthen our technique so we are stronger and ready for the next troupe season!
These classes will be held on Thursdays from 6:30-7:30 on the following dates: June 10, 17, and 24, July 11, 18, and 25. This class is a punch card system. You may purchase a 4-class punch card for $75.00 or a 6-class punch card for $95.00. (Payment is not due until June 1)
You must register for this class here: https://dancestudio-pro.com/online/kernersvilledancecompanyregistration
Remember, this is a required class to participate in our performance troupe for the 2024-2025 season.
DEMO DAY:
We will have a required demonstration day in August (date TBA) for all participants for all 2024-2025 Performance Troupe Dancers. On this day, dancers will learn a short routine and be asked to perform it in smaller groups. There will not be a charge for this day, but it is required.
*We will schedule a make-up day if needed, but hopefully everyone can attend on the required demonstration day.
*All dancers will be placed on the troupe. The demo day helps us group dancers together that will be able to grow and dance beautifully together.
ADDITIONAL COSTS OF THE PERFORMANCE TROUPE:
Like all of our programs, we try to keep costs down for our dance families. Here are the projected costs for the 2024-2025 troupe season:
Team T-shirt $20.00
Team Sweatshirt $30.00
Additional Tuition: $25.00 monthly (September-May)
Performance Fees: In the past, we have performed at sporting events that require spectators to purchase a ticket. These are minimal, but just wanted to mention it.