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  • ABOUT US
  • INSTRUCTORS
  • CLASSES & COMP TEAM
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  • ENROLLMENT & TUITION
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    • JORDAN MARIA SCHOLARSHIP
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Our Classes

Tiny Tots (Ages 2–3) | 30 Minutes

The perfect introduction to dance for our youngest dancers. Tiny Tots is designed for children ages 2–3 who are ready to begin their dance journey independently—this is not a parent-and-me class.


Through music, movement, and teacher-led instruction, dancers will explore basic ballet positions, introductory dance terminology, taking turns, classroom structure, listening skills, coordination, and creative movement in a fun and encouraging environment.

Dance & Tumble (Ages 3–5) | 45 Minutes

This class builds on the foundation established in Tiny Tots while introducing beginning acrobatics.


Students will continue developing ballet fundamentals while spending part of class learning introductory tumbling skills such as bear walks, crab walks, cobra pose, tabletop positions, flexibility, balance, and body awareness. This class is designed to help young dancers grow in both confidence and coordination.

TBA (Ages 4–6) | 60 Minutes

Our TBA class expands dancers’ training through three exciting disciplines in one class: ballet, acrobatics, and tap.


Students continue strengthening ballet technique while developing foundational acro skills and exploring rhythm, timing, and musicality through tap. This class creates a well-rounded introduction to multiple styles of dance.

Acro Hip Hop (Ages 4–6) | 60 Minutes

This high-energy class combines the creativity of hip hop with the strength and movement of acrobatics.


Students will explore beginner hip hop steps, rhythm, musicality, and age-appropriate acro skills including tumbling, balance, flexibility, coordination, and body awareness. A fun and energetic class designed to build confidence while introducing dancers to two exciting styles.

Ballet (Placement Required) | 60 Minutes

Ballet is the foundation for all forms of dance. We strongly encourage every dancer to include ballet training as part of their dance education.


Ballet I 

This class introduces proper body placement, posture, and alignment while developing foundational ballet vocabulary and technique. Dancers will focus on positions, movement quality, flexibility, and musicality.


Ballet II

Designed for students with at least two years of ballet training, Ballet II continues developing strength, technique, and execution while introducing more complex combinations and artistry.


Ballet III 

For serious ballet students ready to advance, Ballet III focuses on classical ballet technique, precision, strength, performance quality, and more challenging movement combinations.


Pointe / Pre-Pointe 

Pointe and Pre-Pointe are designed for dancers who have developed the strength, technique, and ballet foundation necessary for this specialized training. Dancers will focus on ankle and core strength, alignment, control, foot articulation, and proper technique while continuing to advance their ballet education safely and progressively.

Hip Hop (Placement Required) | 60 Minutes

Hip Hop I & II 

High-energy and expressive, Hip Hop introduces dancers to age-appropriate street-style movement while developing rhythm, musicality, coordination, and performance skills. Classes focus on foundational technique, combinations, and building confidence.


Hip Hop III 

Designed for experienced dancers, Hip Hop III builds on foundational skills with more advanced choreography, performance quality, musical interpretation, and dynamic movement.

Jazz (Placement Required) | 60 Minutes

Jazz I 

Jazz introduces dancers to energetic movement while developing flexibility, coordination, turns, jumps, and performance skills through fun combinations and technique exercises.


Jazz II 

This class builds technical ability and style while introducing more advanced turns, leaps, combinations, and musical interpretation.


Jazz III 

Designed for experienced dancers, Jazz III emphasizes strong technique, performance quality, stamina, precision, and advanced choreography.

Contemporary (Placement Required) | 60 Minutes

Contemporary I 

Contemporary combines elements of ballet and modern dance while encouraging self-expression and artistry. Dancers will explore movement quality, improvisation, flexibility, and emotional storytelling.


Contemporary II 

Students continue refining technique while developing stronger movement dynamics, transitions, floor work, and performance skills.


Contemporary III 

An advanced contemporary class focused on technical execution, artistry, emotional expression, and complex choreography.

Tap (All Ages) | 60 Minutes

Tap develops rhythm, timing, coordination, and musicality through percussive footwork. Dancers learn foundational through advanced tap techniques while building confidence and performance skills in a fun and energetic environment.

Acrobatics (Placement Required) | 60 Minutes

Acro I 

Acro combines dance technique with flexibility, balance, strength, and controlled movement. Students learn introductory acrobatic skills while developing proper technique and safe progressions.


Acro II & III

Advanced acrobatics classes continue building flexibility, strength, control, limbering, balancing, tumbling, and more complex acro skills integrated with dance performance.

Musical Theatre

Bring stories to life through dance, movement, and performance. Musical Theatre combines elements of jazz, acting, expression, and stage presence while helping dancers build confidence, character performance skills, and storytelling techniques in a fun and engaging environment.

CompeTItion Team

The Dance Step Competition Team

Our Competition Team is our elite performance program for dancers who are passionate about dance and committed to taking their training to the next level.


This dedicated group trains extensively, performs throughout the season, and competes at regional and national events. Competition dancers are held to high standards of teamwork, discipline, technique, commitment, and sportsmanship.


Team members are selected through summer auditions.


The Dance Step Competition Team is best suited for dancers who make dance their primary extracurricular commitment. Because of rehearsal and competition requirements, this program may not be the right fit for dancers heavily involved in multiple sports or activities.


Interested in learning more? Speak with your child’s dance teacher for additional information about auditions and expectations.

DRESS CODE

Ballet

Ballet students should come to class in proper ballet attire that allows instructors to clearly see alignment, placement, and technique.


  • Hair: Hair must be secured in a slicked-back bun with no hair in the face.
  • Leotard: A fitted leotard is required.
  • Tights: Ballet tights are required.
  • Bottoms: Tight shorts or a ballet skirt may be worn over the leotard.
  • Shoes: Proper ballet shoes are required.
  • Warm-ups: Appropriate warm-up clothing may be worn at the beginning of class but should be removed when requested by the instructor.
  • Jewelry: Keep jewelry minimal. Dangling or oversized jewelry should not be worn.

All Other Classes

For all other classes, including recreational and competition team classes, dancers should wear comfortable, fitted clothing that allows them to move freely and allows instructors to clearly see their technique and alignment.


  • Hair: Hair must be pulled back and secured out of the face. Ponytails, buns, braids, or other secure styles are acceptable.
  • Clothing: Fitted dancewear, athletic wear, leggings, fitted shorts, dance pants, or other appropriate clothing may be worn.
  • Avoid: Baggy or oversized clothing, jeans, or anything that restricts movement or makes it difficult for instructors to see technique.
  • Shoes: Appropriate shoes for each class are required.
  • Jewelry: Keep jewelry minimal and secure. Avoid anything that could become caught or cause injury.
  • Warm-ups: Appropriate warm-up layers may be worn during warm-up but may need to be removed during technique work.

Competition Team — Competition Attire

For competitions, all competition team dancers are expected to follow the studio's competition attire guidelines to maintain a clean, polished, and unified team appearance.


  • Pants: PLAIN Black pants or shorts are required.
  • Shirts: TDS shirts or team jackets must be worn. (If you do not have a team jacket, please contact Michelle)
  • No emblems: Clothing should not have visible logos, emblems, graphics, or designs from other teams, studios, or organizations.
  • Hair: Hair must be styled in a slicked-back low bun with no loose hair or hair in the face, unless otherwise stated by your teacher.
  • Makeup: Competition makeup is required.
  • Shoes: Wear clean, appropriate footwear as directed by the instructors.
  • Overall appearance: Dancers should arrive clean, polished, and competition-ready.

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7475 Ridge Road, Parma, OH, USA

216-272-8008

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