Fall Dance Program
Our Fall dance program is a nine-month program and runs concurrent with the school year holding classes weekly September thru May concluding with a year-end recital. We have created an atmosphere where children can learn and progress in a fun and non intimidating atmosphere. Dancers age 2-8 years that enroll in our combination classes, dance with boas, pom-poms, magic ballet wands and musical instruments all while learning the basics of tap, ballet, jazz and tumbling. The classes for this age are designed to keep the children interested and excited while learning at the same time! We offer beginning combination classes for all age levels for those that have not danced before and perform two dances at our year-end recital. Additionally, we offer hip hop classes that work on the newest steps, technique and choreography. Hip Hop classes learn one dance to perform at the recital.
Competition Groups
Interested in joining a competition group? We do NOT audition students. We place students in the appropriate group based on age and experience. We do NOT want any student to have a negative experience or feel they are not good enough. It is our responsibility as instructors to provide them the education needed to reach their goals.
We have established competition groups for those dancers interested in competing against other dancers in addition to performing at the year-end rectal. We believe that children gain so much by being a part of dance and all that it teaches. We also believe that it is important for children to explore other activities such as soccer, softball, volleyball, student council – just to name a few. For that reason, our competitive dancers meet one night per week for 1 1/2 hours. By keeping the competition class to one night per week, this allows our students to focus on school work and explore other activities while allowing them to dance at a competitive level. For those students that would like the opportunity to dance more than the one evening per week we encourage them to do a solo/duet/trio in addition to their group class. We also have advanced hip hop and musical theatre classes for all ages if a dancer is interested in more hours per week of dance training.
Workshops
For families looking for an alternative to the nine month dance program we offer shorter dance workshops throughout the school year. There are Fall, Winter and Spring sessions which are each 4-12 weeks in length. For the convenience of parents, these classes are offered not only at our dance studio, but also held after school at Shakopee Elementary schools.
Winter Workshop
5:30-6:15 on Tuesdays – This intro class explores the worlds of dance without you making a big time or financial commitment. Ballet and jazz make up the foundation for all types of dancing. Learn introductory steps to ballet and jazz and start to build a dance base. Dancers will also try a little tap and hiphop. This class is geared towards dancers with little or no dance experience. Watch your child develop self-esteem, cooperation and respect as he or she learns fun moves to age-appropriate music. There’s even a small performance given to the parents at the end of the last class. Price is $60 — $30 upfront and $30 1/2 way thru the session. Classes start Tuesday Feb 28 thru April 24th. No class on Tuesday March 27th-off for spring break.
6:15-7:00 on Tuesdays. DANCE TO THE MUSIC OF YOUR FAVORITE ARTISTS! JOIN US FOR A TAYLOR SWIFT, SELENA GOMEZ, JUSTIN BIEBER AND MORE! Let’s get moving and grooving! Students will explore all styles of dance from cool jazz to hip hop basics, learn a dance routine and play fun dance games. All moves and music are age appropriate. Kids will learn dance moves that focus on coordination, memorization and stage presence all to today’s favorite music. Participants should dress in comfortable clothing and bring a water bottle. Our dancers will perform a short routine on the final day. No previous dance experience necessary! Come join the fun!! Price is $60 — $30 upfront and $30 1/2 way thru the session. Classes start Tuesday Feb 28 thru April 24th. No class on Tuesday March 27th-off for spring break.
Summer Dance Program
The summer dance program is a great place for beginner dancers to learn the basics of dance and try out dance for the first time. The summer dance program is also great for experienced dancers looking to develop and enhance their skills over the summer. If you are considering switching dance studios our summer program is a great opportunity to give SDA a try and see if our program and instructors are what you have been looking for!