New 2026-27 Class Schedule

For Renewed Members

Priority Enrollment is available to all currently enrolled families who have renewed their membership for the 2026-27 Dance Year.

We typically receive a higher volume of calls and texts when priority enrollment opens. Please be patient as we will respond to all texts and emails as we receive them.

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Toddler Classes introduce our youngest students to what it is like to be in a class setting. Children learn how to take direction from instructors, and the basics of structured movements. These classes focus on building confidence and creativity, while also developing gross motor skills and body awareness.

Mini Classes introduce young dancers to new dance styles in a nurturing, fun, and safe environment. As dancers progress through our Preschool Dance Programs, they begin building their dance foundations while learning social skills, building friendships, and gaining self-confidence along the way!

Junior Classes are for students in Kindergarten and 1st 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, & Self-Confidence.

Academy Dance classes are designed to build technique, strength, and flexibility, while developing student's artistic expression and unique gifts. Through the levels, students will progress through a technique-based curriculum. Students are evaluated & placed in classes based on their age & skill level.

Expressions is pleased to offer 4 levels of the Elev8 Arts Dance Classes. This is a unique initiative is design to bring dance to students with special needs in our local community.

The Elev8 Arts Dancers Program provides a supportive and inclusive environment where every child can experience the benefits and joy of dance.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Elev8 Arts Classes are for dancers who have special needs

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.

To re-enroll in the Elev8 Arts Dancers Program, please send email with subject line: "Elev8 Arts Re-Enroll" to [email protected]

Military Discount:

Free Annual Membership

Sibling Discount:

10% off Monthly Tuition

Multi-Class Discounts:

10% off Tuition for the 3rd+ Class

Dedicated Dancer Tuition

available 5.25 hours+ /week

TO UPGRADE TO PREMIUM MEMBERSHIP & RECEIVE ALL THE BENEFITS:

Select "enroll" on the "2026-27 Premium Membership" class listed below to add it to your enrollment

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 .

PBT

Progressing Ballet Technique (PBT) Strength & Conditioning is designed to help dancers build the strength, flexibility, and proper alignment needed to execute the dance skills in their technique classes of jazz & ballet.

Contemporary

Contemporary is an exploration of new movement possibilities that branch off from traditional jazz and ballet technique, teaching dynamics, movement quality, and improvisation.

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.

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

260 Riverview Pkwy.

Santee, CA 92071

CALL OR TEXT:

(888) 991 - 3362

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