Registration now open!
Ballet! Jazz! Tap! Hip hop! Dancers will learn the foundations for each of the genres of dance offered at VDC.
Our 6-week summer session is a great way for dancers to continue their training as well as try something new! Classes emphasize correct technique and proper body alignment, as well as flexibility, strength, grace, coordination, musicality and performance quality. Classes are taught in an age-appropriate manner, in a positive and supportive environment.
Level 1 - Ages 3-5
Level 2 - Ages 4-6
Young dancers in Level 1 will explore creative movement and tap. Each session is action packed with movement, creativity and imagination. Level 2 dancers will experience an introduction to the world of ballet and the excitement of hip hop in this combination class.
Ages 5-6 (Pre-Ballet/Tap)
These 60 minute classes introduce young dancers to a more formal dance class structure. Dancers will learn the basic foundations of ballet and tap in a creative and positive environment.
Ages 6 & up
Ballet emphasizes correct technique and proper body alignment, as well as flexibility, strength, grace, coordination, musicality and performance quality. Jazz classes are high energy and focus on isolations of the body, strong and sharp movements, flexibility, proper body alignment, musicality and performance quality.
Levels 1-5
Beginning Teen ages 12+
Beginning Adult ages 18+
Ballet emphasizes correct technique and proper body alignment, as well as flexibility, strength, grace, coordination, musicality and performance quality. Placement in levels 2-5 requires faculty recommendation.
Levels 1-5
Beginning Teen ages 12+
Beginning Adult Jazz ages 18+
Jazz classes are high energy and focus on isolations of the body, strong and sharp movements, flexibility, proper body alignment, musicality and performance quality. Dancers must be enrolled in Ballet 2-5 to enroll in Jazz. Placement requires faculty recommendation.
Tap 1
Beginning Tap
Teen/Adult Tap
Dancers in beginning tap will learn tap steps, combinations and rhythms with an emphasis on developing proper tap technique and producing clear tap sounds.
Ages 5-Adult
For dancers who love to move and groove. Summer hip hop classes include Mini Hip Hop (ages 5-8), Hip Hop (ages 8-11), Teen Hip Hop (ages 12-18) and Adult Hip Hop (ages 18+).
Ages 18 & up
For the beginning or continuing adult dancer, ballet/lyrical, tap, stretch & conditioning and hip hop classes are available during our summer session! Whether you’re looking to get some exercise, get out and have some fun or brush up on your technique, you will love these adult classes!
