ACADEMY Classes
Levels 1 - 7
For Ages 8 & Older
Graded Technique and Specialty Dance Classes are offered in Levels 1 - 7 at Expressions.
Through the levels, students will grow through the technique-based curriculum from a beginning level dancer to an advanced dance level. Children & Teens - Ages 8-18 years old are evaluated & placed in classes based on their age & skill level.
At Expressions, our Academy Dance classes are designed to build technique, strength, and flexibility while developing each student's artistic expression and unique gifts.
Ballet, Jazz, & Tap provide foundational techniques that will help them become strong dancers across all dance styles. Specialty classes like Lyrical, Acro, Musical Theater, Contemporary, and Hip Hop focus on refining artistry, movement quality, and stage presence. These classes supplement & enhance a dancer’s core dance training found in their jazz and/or ballet classes.
Our classes are carefully structured to provide a nurturing and engaging environment where students can thrive. Inside the classroom, parents can expect to see age-appropriate activities that foster creativity, coordination, and musicality. Our curriculum is designed with clear progression points, ensuring that students build a strong foundation in dance while developing their skills and confidence.
ENROLLMENT OPENS ON MAY 23
The following classes are for the 2026-27 Dance Year.
These weekly classes begin the week of July 13, 2026 and continue through June 2027.
BALLET
JAZZ
The Teen Collective is a dedicated training program built for middle and high school dancers. It creates an age-appropriate environment where training, intentional instruction, and community come together to support each teen's unique dance journey.
TAP
HIP HOP
Hip Hop Foundations: an introductory level where students will master the fundamental building blocks of hip hop dance.
Hip Hop Beats: a level that focuses on rhythm & musicality for dancers who have already grasped the basics of the genre.
Hip Hop Grooves: Intermediate level that focuses on helping dancers develop the authentic movement quality and stylistic nuances of hip hop.
Hip Hop Dynamics: a class for experienced dancers looking to develop the full range of expression and versatility available in the genre. brings together all the learning of the previous levels and challenges dancers to take their rhythm, musicality, and movement quality to the next level.
MUSICAL THEATER
CONTEMPORARY/LYRICAL
ACRO
Progressing Ballet Technique (PBT Strength & Conditioning)
Elev8 U - Leadership Courses
Assistant Trainings occur during Elev8 U Leadership Classes on the 1st week of each month. If you are enrolling in Elev8 U and you are NOT part of the Teaching Assistant Program, you will attend this class the 1st week of each month.
Military Discount:
Free Annual Membership
Sibling Discount:
10% off Monthly Tuition
Multi-Class Discounts:
10% off Tuition for the 3rd+ Class
available 5.25 hours+ /week
Learn More About Our Accelerated Programs
CLASS STYLES
Ballet
Ballet develops discipline and technique that is the foundation for all forms of technical dance, as well as proper posture, placement, alignment.
Tap
Tap develops a strong sense of rhythm, coordination and agility by creating sounds with the feet.
Jazz
Jazz is stylized dancing that is energetic and fun. It focuses on developing proper technique, flexibility, leaps and turns.
Acro
Acro focuses on tumbling, cartwheels, bridges, and walkovers. Classes help dancers improve their flexibility, strength, balance, and agility.
Hip Hop
Hip Hop is a freestyle form of dance that stems from the roots of jazz, but incorporates rhythm and syncopation in its movements.
Musical
Theater
Musical Theater mimics broadway performances and is fun, energetic, showy and stylized. Focus is placed on connecting with the audience and facial expressions.
Lyrical
Lyrical improves grace & fluidity in dance, giving voice to emotions through innovative movement. Lyrical helps dancers connect to their audience and tells a story .
Contemporary
Contemporary is an exploration of new movement possibilities that branch off from traditional jazz and ballet technique, teaching dynamics, movement quality, and improvisation.
PBT
Progressing Ballet Technique (PBT) allows dancers to improve their overall technique with the use of various exercises and equipment. It is like Pilates for dancers.
Elev8 U
Leadership
Elev8 U is an age-appropriate leadership fundamentals course
founded on lessons of self-improvement, emotional wellness, and leadership.
Testimonials
We LOVE EDMC. My daughter has grown so much as a dancer and always enjoys her time at the studio. Miss Katie is a fantastic teacher/mentor and leads the ballet conservatory with grace and excellence. Miss Carina is absolutely wonderful and has encouraged and trained my daughter in her level 3 classes. I’m so excited for the years ahead!
Dana S.
Every single teacher and every class has been just wonderful. Right now L is loving her time with Miss Brittany...Both in smile squad and ballet. Miss Brittany is so positive and encouraging. H has so much fun with Miss. Shaylin. She's so sweet patient with the kids. L has also had the opportunity to be in a ballet performance through expressions with Miss Katie. She is so encouraging and kindhearted. It was a great experience for her. We love EDMC!
Michele B.
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About
Expressions Dance & Movement Center provides dance classes for every age, skill level, and ability. Our mission is to teach exceptional dance classes in a way that nurtures every child and helps parents breathe easier, knowing that we are here to partner with them in their child's development. We strive to build a world where every child feels seen & cared for and where they are supported in discovering and developing their unique gifts.
Class Hours
Monday: 3:30pm - 8:30pm
Tuesday: 9:00am - 11:30am
3:30pm - 8:30pm
Wednesday: 9:00am - 11:30am
3:30pm - 8:30pm
Thursday: 3:30pm - 8:30pm
Friday: 3:30pm - 8:30pm
Saturday: 9:00am - 12:30pm
Sunday : Closed
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