Junior Classes
Junior1 Classes are for children 5 years old
by September 1st of the current dance year
Junior 2 Classes are for children 6 years old
by September 1st of the current dance year
At Expressions, Junior Classes are for students in Kindergarten and First Grade. These classes provide students the opportunity to learn foundational dance skills before they enter Leveled Academy Classes. Junior students will focus on learning dance fundamentals and vocabulary in class. Some of the unique benefits of these classes include: Skill Building, Memorization, Spacial Awareness, & Self-Confidence.
Junior 1 students will participate in 60-minute Combo Classes, just like the Mini 1 & Mini 2 classes. Combo Classes integrate two different dance styles, allowing students to explore various genres and discover what they most enjoy.
Junior 2 classes bridge the gap between Children's Dance classes and the Expressions Academy Leveled Program. These 45-60 minute, single-style classes focus on developing technique and memorizing choreography. These classes are often paired on the schedule with another class right before or after it. Taking back-to-back Junior 2 classes at this age enhances students' attention span and endurance, and provides more performance opportunities in recitals.
Military Discount:
Free Annual Membership
Sibling Discount:
10% off Monthly Tuition
Multi-Class Discounts:
10% off Tuition for the 3rd+ Class
REASONS TO CHOOSE DANCE AT THIS AGE
Skill Development
Our intent is to offer truly age-appropriate instruction. Our curriculum is designed to align with the developmental milestones of each age group, ensuring that movements and concepts are introduced at the right time. Our classes incorporate exercises that improve strength, flexibility, and coordination, contributing to overall physical fitness.
Memorization skills are developed in our Junior classes, as students begin to learn sections of choreography, and through repetition inside the classroom they are able to remember it when they perform on stage.
Friendships
At Expressions, dance is about much more than learning how to move to music! While the steps are important, of course, what’s even more special are the life skills that are introduced in our Junior classes.
Learning how to be a good friend is one of those skills—it’s the character quality of kindness that surfaces in dance class as our students learn how to interact with their peers. Fostering connections between our students inside the classroom through partner work and team building games gives them the chance to develop valuable communication tools at a young age.
Positive Learning Environment
Our philosophy centers on keeping kids happy, healthy, and safe in dance. Our intent is to create a joyful learning experience. We achieve this through positive reinforcement, encouraging exploration, and celebrating individual achievements.
Our classes are carefully structured to provide a nurturing and engaging environment where children can thrive. Our curriculum is designed with clear progression points, ensuring that students build a strong foundation in dance while developing their skills and confidence.
JUNIOR CLASS STYLES
Ballet
Ballet develops the discipline, grace, and technique that is the foundation for all forms of technical dance, as well as proper posture, placement, and alignment.
Tap
Tap is a percussive dance form that develops coordination and agility by creating syncopated rhythms with the feet.
Jazz
Jazz is stylized dancing characterized by its high energy, intricate footwork, and expressive movements. It focuses on developing proper technique, flexibility, leaps, and turns.
Acro
Acro focuses on flexibility, strength, balance, and agility. Students learn cartwheels, bridges, walkovers, and more.
Hip Hop
Hip Hop is a diverse street dance style originating from hip-hop culture and music, characterized by freestyle movements, improvisation, and rhythmic movements.
Musical
Theater
Musical Theater mimics Broadway performances and is based on Jazz technique. It is fun and energetic, focusing on expressing emotion and connecting with the audience.
CLASS DRESS CODE
Testimonials
We have been so amazed at the family environment at Expressions! Carly loves it there and wants to be there every day of the week! Ms. Brittany has been phenomenal in shaping and molding Carly into a great dancer in Smile Squad. And Ms. Shaylin is an expert in ballet and helping all kids become better at dance.
Rachel C.
I am delighted to share my appreciation for Ms. Alexandria, the
ballet and jazz dance teacher for our 6-year-old students at Expressions... She makes learning ballet and jazz both fun and accessible. Through her creative teaching methods, she breaks down complex steps into playful, manageable pieces, ensuring that each child builds confidence and skill at their own pace.
Julia W.
More Than Just Junior Classes
Join Our Dance Family
New to Expressions? Create An Account or Request More Information to get started!
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
Address
Main Studio Location
9225 Carlton Hills Blvd Ste 28,
Santee, CA 92071
Satellite Studio
9470 Cuyamaca St #140
Santee, CA 92071
EMAIL:
CALL OR TEXT:
(888) 991 - 3362
@ Copyright 2025 - Expressions Dance & Movement Center - All rights reserved
