Dance Programs

NVDC promises to put the well-being of children first in the design and administration of our programs and to continually strive to promote the physical education, social, emotional, intellectual, and moral growth of each child; all while nurturing a love of dance.

Pre Ballet/Tap 3-4 yr.

A class which introduces classical ballet and tap while encouraging a child’s free expression. The goal of this class is to provide a healthy and positive experience that stimulates a love for dance.

Ballet/Tap 1 4-5 yr.

This class introduces the classical ballet positions, leaps, and works rhythm steps of tap; helping students understand class structure, taking turns, and expressing themselves.

Ballet/Tap 2 5-6 yr.

This class dives deeper into classical ballet movement and terminology; combining coordination and rhythm of tap.

Ballet 6 yr. - adult

These classes teach classical ballet positions, barre work, center floor, adagio and allegro at an age appropriate level.

Tap 6 yr. - adult

Students will develop rhythm, coordination, and clarity of sounds while learning tap’s founding skills and some of today’s newest tricks.

Jazz 6 yr. - adult

These classes develop flexibility, control, and technique through the use of isolation movements, turns, and jumps. Dancer’s overall confidence and self-esteem will soar with this class.

Hip Hop Jazz 6 yr. - adult

A high-energy jazz class emphasizing popular dance steps, with age appropriate music, focusing on learning choreography.

Tumble Kids 3-5 yr

Children develop strength, flexibility, coordination and self-confidence through the mastery of fundamental tumbling skills. This class will focus more on physical development while improving and fine-tuning the technique of basic tumbling skills and progressions.

Contemporary 10-adult

This style will combine the technique of ballet with the asymmetrical lines of jazz in a choreography based class where the dancers will explore musicality through movement.

NVDCo.

A talented group of dancers who train intensely in ballet, jazz, tap, hip hop and tumbling.  The group also performs at community events.  This program develops poise, self-confidence, self-expression, and discipline that is carried into their everyday life.  To further their training these students travel and perform nationally.  Teacher placement is required.