Dance Program at PDC

At Pizzazz Dance Center we strive to put your child into a class that best fits him or her. Students are placed into classes based on their age and experience level. Please call or email the studio at anytime to check on the correct class/es for your child or yourself.
 

Twinkle Baby & Me (dependent learning) (ages 2-3)
This introductory dance class breaks down the elements of dance and incorporates movement and song, which are all age appropriate for preschoolers. This allows children to learn new skills and most of all have fun while becoming familiar with the studio environment with their parent/guardian being present! Length: 30 minutes

Twinkle Stars I and II (independent learning) (ages 3-5)
Through a series of tap and ballet movements, dancers will explore their impulses and learn age appropriate motor development skills. Your child will be encouraged to develop socially in the classroom and develop positive self-esteem, as he or she enters one of his or her earliest classroom situations. Length: 45 minutes

Garnet Level (ages 5-7)
An introduction of basic ballet movements, tap steps, and vocabulary, while continuing primary motor skills, to build self-assurance and confidence. Length: 60 minutes

Hip-Hop I is also offered for the Garnet Level class. Length: 30 minutes

Amethyst and Onyx Level (ages 6-9)
Dance fundamentals are taught in ballet, tap and jazz. Class includes a breakdown of the basic dance steps, with an emphasis on proper technique. Careful attention is given to positive encouragement, while working on technical corrections. 

Length: 75-90 minutes

Hip-Hop is also offered for these classes. Length: 30 minutes

Emerald Level (ages 8-10)
Dance fundamentals are taught in ballet, tap and jazz. Class includes a breakdown of the basic and intermediate dance steps, with an emphasis on proper technique.

Length: Varies 

Contemporary  is also offered for the Emerald Level class. Length: 30 minutes

Hip-Hop  and Musical Theater are also offered for the Emerald Level class. Length: 30 minutes each

Junior and Senior Levels (ages 10-18)
These ballet, tap and jazz classes are for older dancers who are at the intermediate or advanced level. Total emphasis is placed on correct technique and performance skills.
Additional classes that may be offered for these levels are: Hip-Hop, Contemporary, Irish Step, Musical Theater, Company (by audition only), 

Pre-pointe, and Pointe  Length: Varies

Adult Dance (ages 18 and up)   

Total emphasis is placed on correct technique and performance skills and FUN!! Classes offered for this level: Ballet, Tap, and Jazz Length: Varies