Discover the Joy of Dance at Downtown Dance Collective

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Our fun and engaging classes for little ones are designed to introduce them to the world of dance and help them develop coordination, rhythm, and self-expression.  Each class we offer is a combination class where littles get acquainted with two different styles of dance within the class time. Whether it be Ballet and Tap Combination or Hip Hop and Tumbling Combination, there is sure to be something that excites them! Each class consists of learning basic steps in the chosen dance styles, as well as opportunities for creative movement. 

For ages 6 and up, we offer a variety of styles including Ballet, Jazz, Tap, Tumbling, Hip-Hop/Breaking, and Contemporary/Modern.

Whether you're a beginner or an experienced dancer, we offer a variety of classes for adults of all levels. Adults can also purchase a drop-in card for convenience. 

Originating in the Italian Renaissance, Ballet later became a concert dance form in France and Russia. It is a highly technical dance form with its own distinctive vocabulary that has transformed into the definitive foundational technique of many other genres of dance. Classical ballet emphasizes fluid, graceful movements and long lines, along with strict adherence to correct form and technique, especially turn-out of the legs.

Jazz dance originated as a combination of African rhythmic stepping and European styles of dancing. Together, they created what is now considered Jazz dance. It is characterized by its strong emphasis on rhythm and syncopation and precision. Jazz dance tends to be upbeat, high energy dancing with flashy movements based in technique. 

Tap dance is a style of dance where the dancers are fitted with tight taps on the heels and toes of their shoes. This creates sounds of audible beats by rhythmically striking the floor.  

Tumbling is another name for floor gymnastics. This is performed without any equipment. Flips such as cartwheels, rolls, walkovers, handsprings, and tucks are commonly performed in this genre. 

Hip Hop is a range of street dance styles performed to hip hop music or hip hop culture. It includes styles such as locking, freestyle, popping, house, and breaking (break dancing). 

Modern Dance is a dance discipline that retains some aspects of ballet technique by its deconstruction into more natural movement.  It is a creative type of dance that features improvisation and is contemporary in form. It uses abstract movements to portray ideas, feelings, and emotions. Contemporary aspects consist of more structured choreography and complex partnering work. 

This is an adaptive dance and creative movement class designed specifically for those with special needs. With two instructors and a low instructor to student ratio, this class is sure to be a hit! This class explores rhythm, uses textiles, instruments, etc.  Designed specifically for each student's individual needs in a group setting, students learn a variety of different dance styles using visual, auditory, and kinesthetic connections. Students will strengthen gross motor skills, sensory integration, creative self-expression, and learn ways to get fit.