7 - 12 Years | Classes
Yearly Classes
Combo 1
Ages 5-7
Our Combo 1 class is designed for dancers who are ready to continue building on the skills developed in Combo 2. This well-rounded class includes 45 minutes of Ballet, 30 minutes of Tap and Jazz, while introducing more challenging technique, combinations, and choreography.
Dancers will continue strengthening their technique, coordination, rhythm, flexibility, musicality, and performance skills while building confidence in a fun, supportive, and encouraging environment. With an increased focus on proper technique, strength, and artistry, Combo 1 prepares dancers for more advanced training while continuing to foster a lifelong love of dance.
Hip Hop Up
Ages 6-9
Hip Hop Up is the perfect class for energetic dancers who love to move! This high-energy class introduces the fundamentals of hip hop through age-appropriate music, and fun choreography in a positive and encouraging environment.
Dancers will develop rhythm, coordination, musicality, confidence, and performance skills while learning the basics of street-style dance. Whether your child is brand new to hip hop or ready to build on their skills, this class encourages self-expression, creativity, and a love of dance—all while having a blast with friends. No experience is necessary!
Semester Classes
Stretch & Strength
Ages 9+
15 Week Semester perfect for dancers, cheerleaders, and athletes looking to improve flexibility, strength, coordination, and overall performance!
This class combines focused stretching and conditioning with the precision and excitement of pom. Students will build core strength, balance, endurance, flexibility.
5 must be enrolled to hold class.
Fall Semester Dates: 9/17, 24; 10/1, 8, 15, 22, 29; 11/5, 12, 19; 12/3, 10; 1/7, 14- ON HOLD
Intermediate 2 Hip Hop
Ages 9-10
Our Intermediate 2 Hip Hop class is designed for young dancers ready to take their skills to the next level. Hip Hop boosts confidence, encourages self-expression, improves coordination, and sparks creativity—all while letting dancers move to great music. This high-energy class also offers valuable physical, emotional, and social benefits in a fun and supportive environment.
Intermediate 1 Hip Hop
Ages 10-12
Our Intermediate 1 Hip Hop class is perfect for dancers who love to move and are ready for more exciting choreography and technique. This high-energy class introduces dancers to a variety of street-style hip hop movements while building strength, coordination, rhythm, and musicality in a fun and supportive environment.
Dancers will continue to develop confidence, performance quality, and personal style as they learn dynamic combinations and age-appropriate choreography. Whether they are continuing their hip hop training or trying the style for the first time, this class encourages creativity, self-expression, and a lifelong love of dance.
Testimonial
“There are so many reasons as to why The DCU is the best! For starters, they are the longest running dance company in the area. There are a variety of different classes for all ages and abilities. It also offers the highest quality of training! The staff are professional and truly care for each and every student. It is like family when walking in the studio. I grew up dancing at the DCU and now my children are dancing there. It’s great to see the love of dance shine through both the staff and the students!”