The joy of all dance genres begins with Pre-Dance classes at NVDC. We introduce young children to the fundamentals of dance, focusing on proper body alignment, basic technique and terminology, and musicality. As part of the NVDC family, your energetic young child will learn much more than dance. Exposure to dance reinforces important life skills like creativity, discipline, and team participation—all in a safe, fun, family-like environment.
Students may be admitted with NVDC approval if student turns the appropriate age within 6 months of class start date.
Classes
Pre-Ballet: Ages 3-5
Both girls and boys are encouraged to attend and learn ballet class fundamentals: basic positions and postures, getting accustomed to proper classroom etiquette, learning through a reflection in the mirror, and open expression play/performance. Dancers will explore movement with some props and tools to keep them engaged in the process of an hour-long disciplined practice. They will be introduced to balance using balance pods, beams and yoga blocks. We will admit children under 3 at the discretion of the teacher.
Mini Hip Hoppers: Ages 4-6
Hip-hop is an upbeat urban style of dance that is forever evolving. It is a fast-moving style of dance as seen in all forms of media. Coordination, rhythm, flexibility, and improvisation are taught. This high energy class consists of rap, hip-hop and pop sounds, focusing on musicality and rhythm in this popular and familiar form of stylized American Dance. Our Mini Hip Hoppers will discover their own unique rhythm and flow as they explore the different musical benefits Hip Hop has to offer. Watch your child flourish as they express themselves in a fun and upbeat atmosphere.
Tap/Ballet Combo: Ages 3-5
Students will spend the first half of class learning the fundamentals of Ballet. Class begins with a circle time stretch, then barre exercises in the center and across the floor. Halfway through the class, students will change into their tap shoes. Tap class will begin in the center facing the mirror learning basic tap moves. After center students will move across the floor learning more tap steps. Class will end with a fun game or obstacle course.
Mini Jazz/Pom: Ages 3-5
For those little ones who just like to shake it! Come join us for a fun Jazz and Pom combo class where students will spend half the class learning musicality, isolations, basic Jazz dance technique, and the other half of the class learning the fundamentals of Cheer and Pom.
Tiny Tumblers: Ages 3-5
In our tiny tumblers intro to acro class, your littles will learn basic body awareness such as coordination and balance. We will work on developing strength and flexibility to safely perform basic skills such as somersaults, cartwheels, basic jumps and body positions. Light conditioning and stretch will be led through mini workouts, drills and static stretches.
Tap Mini: Ages 5-6
Tap Mini is for those dancers transitioning from pre dance or combo classes to the leveled dance classes. Tap is a unique style of dance involving specific and rapid footwork. The dancer’s foot and shoe essentially act as a drum, and each part of the shoe makes a particular beat and sound. Tap utilizes rhythm, syncopation, and sound in addition to movement. An emphasis is placed on musicality and expression.