Now Enrolling for Fall/Spring 2022-2023 Dance Classes!
Four reasons which make our dance classes the best choice for you!
Smaller Class Sizes
Our smaller classes allow students to get more individual instruction from teachers, and as a result progress at a faster level than in a large class environment. Our smaller classes also ensure that the teacher can catch any problems before they turn into bad habits or improper techniques.
Variety of Dance Class Styles & Methods
Highly qualified teachers with varied training and teaching methods are available to teach a broad range of dance formats for use in our Tallahassee classes.
Our Dance Studio Advantage - The "Floating" Professional Dance Floor
Dance is a very physical activity that requires a lot of jumping, which can put stress on bones and joints. Most dance footwear does not provide any cushioning or support, so the shock of dance movement can place a lot of pressure on the knees and back of a dancer. The best way to prevent against potential injury is by choosing a studio with a professional “floating floor”. A floating floor is a dance floor that rests on a system of high-density foam blocks, to absorb the shock of jumping. A high-density foam base is superior to a “sprung” floor, which usually consists of a wood structure built on the regular floor.
The top layer of the dance floor is also an important factor. A vinyl composite “marley” floor is accepted worldwide as the best surface layer for recreational to professional dance. Facilities such as the Royal Winnipeg Ballet, the Royal Academy of Dance in London, England, and Riverdance - The Touring Show, all use marley floors as their dance surface. A marley floor allows dancers to slide, with a degree of “controlled slip", but is not slippery so there is less risk of slips and falls. Very few studios use professional marley floors because of the expense involved, and usually opt for a regular floor tile for a studio floor.
Our dance floor has over 1,100 high density foam blocks under the floor surface and a marley top surface. Our floor helps reduce the risk of injuries and allow students to dance longer without getting tired.
Ability to combine Dance Classes with other programs
Since at our North East Tallahassee location, we also teach music classes, your child can schedule a music class around the dance class time, or a sibling can take a music class at the same time, both saving you time.
Classes for 2-3 year olds:
The 2/3 Itty Bitty classes are designed to foster a love for movement and dance in our youngest dancers. Props, such as scarves, ribbons, and hula hoops, are used throughout each class to help with coordination and balance. Our littlest dancers will be introduced to basic ballet movements. Taking turns, sharing, and having good manners will also be an important part of our curriculum. These tiny dancers will tumble, twirl, and have a blast making friends and learning dances for our recital!
Itty Bitty Ballet/Tap (2-3 year olds)
Monthly Tuition: $52
Thursday 2:45-3:45 Meghan Rankin
Saturday 9:00-10:00 Elizabeth Rankin
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Classes for 4-8 year olds:
Once students reach this age group, our goal is to review and build upon their basic dance skills, so that our students grow into empowered young dancers. These classes will begin to move into the more technical aspects of dancing while still offering plenty of opportunities to make friends and memories. Students will learn how to master more challenging and exciting steps that will be featured in their recital dances!
Ballet/Tap (4-6 year olds)
Monthly Tuition: $52
Tuesday 4:30-5:30 (4-6 year olds) Elizabeth Rankin/Meghan Rankin
Saturday 11:30-12:30 (4-6 year olds) Elizabeth Rankin
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Ballet/Tap (5-7 year olds)
Tuition: $52
Monday 4:00-5:00 Elizabeth Rankin
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Ballet/Tap (6-8 year olds)
Tuition: $52
Saturday 10:15-11:15 Elizabeth Rankin
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Ballet (7+ year olds)
Thursday 5:30-6:30 ($52/month) Meghan Rankin
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Jazz/Lyrical (5-7 year olds)
Monthly Tuition: $65
Thursday 4:00-5:15 Meghan Rankin
Saturday 12:30-1:30 Elizabeth Rankin
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Pop Hop/Tumbling (6+ year olds)
Monthly Tuition: $52
Wednesday 4:45-5:45 Meghan Rankin
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Classes for 8+ year olds:
Once students reach the age of 8, they will not only learn the importance of being a confident dancer, they will learn the importance of being a role model both on and offstage. In this class, dancers will learn multiple routines for our May recital, as well as hone in on and improve upon the technical and musical aspects of each genre. We will encourage them to further explore creativity, grace, and musicality in their dancing through more challenging choreography that will be broken down and taught thoroughly by our teachers. Our goal is to help our dancers grow into empowered young men and women that have a positive presence in the world around them!
Jazz/Contemporary (8+ year olds)
Jazz is a high-energy, upbeat dance genre that includes arena jazz/poms, musical theatre, jazz funk, and so many more styles. This genre encourages stamina, creativity, and power as students learn jumps, kicks, turns, and tricks!
Contemporary is a genre similar to lyrical but is more grounded in natural emotion and movement. This genre focuses on feeling the music, grounding dance steps, and letting personal creativity and experiences guide how dancers learn and perform different movements.”
Monthly Tuition: $65
Monday 5:00-6:15 Elizabeth and Meghan Rankin
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Lyrical/Tap (8+ year olds)
Monthly Tuition: $65
Tuesday 5:45-7:00 Elizabeth Rankin and Meghan Rankin
Musical Theatre (6-9 year olds)
If your child loves all things Broadway or the dramatic arts, this is the class for them! Students will learn basic, jazz-inspired dance steps and how to create a character that has presence onstage. Our goal is to teach students how to express themselves with confidence and enthusiasm through dancing to pieces from Wicked, Lion King, Aladdin, and many more!
Monthly Tuition: $52
Monday 6:15-7:15 Meghan Rankin
Wednesday 6:00-7:00 Meghan Rankin
Register Online or call 412-0102, option 1