Class Information

*Please Note* - All ages are for the 2026 - 2027 season. Some students may be younger than the listed age. These children are "previously enrolled students." These students have been "grandfathered" in to these classes. New students must meet posted age guidelines. Age placement may be adjusted by a teacher if ability is greater than age. Open registration ends on September 30, 2025. Contact the studio after that at 540-533-8310.

PLEASE NOTE!! IF CLASS ENROLLMENT FALLS BELOW OUR REQUIRED NUMBER OF STUDENTS, THE CLASS WILL BE CANCELLED. ANY MONIES PAID IN ADVANCE WILL BE REFUNDED.

Mommy and Me, Creative Movement & Pre-Ballet

Mommy and Me: Ages 18 months - 3 years old

Mommy and Me is a joyful, introductory movement program for toddlers and a trusted adult. It combines music, creative play, and basic dance fundamentals in a secure, supportive environment that eases separation anxiety.

Creative Movement: Ages 3.5 - 5 years old - Pre-Kindergarten

This class is a breakdown of primary motor skills. Movements are fun through exciting activities. Children learn cooperation, patience, gross motor skills, and self-esteem.

(The student must be 3.5 years old by September 1st. Younger children will only be placed in the class per the instructor's discretion).

MUST BE POTTY TRAINED. NO EXCEPTIONS!!

Pre-Ballet ([4] 5 - 6 years old - Kindergarten)
This class incorporates Creative Movement and Pre-Ballet skills. It's an introduction of basic ballet steps and vocabulary while continuing primary motor skills to build self-assurance and confidence.
(The student must be 5 years old by September 1st.
Students who are 4 by August 1st and who have had one year of Creative Movement with Rhythm Studio may be accepted into this class per the instructor's discretion).

Dance Primer (3.5 - 5 years old).

New Class this year: This class will be 20 minutes of Creative Movement /Pre-Ballet and Tap.

Ballet 1: (6 - 7 years old - Kindergarten - Grade 1). Basic Ballet terminology will be explored while developing technique. Performance quality and execution of steps will be focused on.

Ballet 2: (7 - 8 years old - Grade 1 - Grade 2). This class is for the intermediate dancer with previous ballet training. Class will explore more complicated routines while still perfecting quality and knowledge of Ballet terminology. Younger students may be accepted into this class with the Ballet Director's permission.

Ballet 3: (Grade 3 - Grade 5). This class is for the intermediate dancer with previous ballet training. Class will explore more complicated routines while still perfecting quality and knowledge of Ballet terminology. Younger students may be accepted into this class with the Ballet Director's permission.

Ballet 4 (Grades 6 - Grades 8).

By recommendation only. This class is for the experienced dancer. Younger students may be accepted into this class with the Ballet Director's permission.

Pointe/Conditioning: (Teacher Recommendation).

This class is designed to give the serious dancer more time on Pointe. Dancers can expect a very traditional feel from this class. Classes will include barre work, center and across the floor activities, in addition to strengthening activities specifically designed for dancers working on Pointe. This class is to be taken in addition to a level ballet class. There is not a costume fee for this class, as this is not a performing class.

Contemporary/Lyrical

Contemporary:

A popular form of dance which developed during the middle portion of the twentieth century and has since grown to become one of the dominating performance genres for formally trained dancers throughout the world. Although originally formed by and borrowing from classical ballet, modern, and jazz styles, it has since come to incorporate elements from many styles of dance.

Intro to Lyrical/Contemporary/Modern

(Ages 8 & Up) Previous ballet experience preferred but is not required to participate in this class.

Intermediate Lyrical/Contemporary - Teacher Recommendation

Advanced Contemporary - Teacher Recommendation.

Adult Lyrical: Lyrical dance is a style of dance that incorporates ballet, jazz and modern. The expression of emotions is on display throughout the choreography. Lyrical concentrates on emotions felt from the music as opposed to a dancer's precision of movement.

Class Information 2026/2027

Acro

Mommy and Me, Creative Movement & Pre-Ballet

Contemporary/Lyrical

Tap Levels

Jazz Levels

Modern Levels

Music Theater

Hip Hop

Hip Hop Levels