Dance Classes for PreTeen and Teens near Raleigh-Durham NC

Preteen – 5th through 7th grade
Teens – 8th to 12th Grade

Please see our tuition chart if your child will take multiple classes per week.

Ballet, Tap, Jazz, Pointe, Contemporary & Hip Hop Dance Classes

For these age groups we offer a variety of styles. Ballet is taught using the Cecchetti method, and Tap focuses on combination steps and rhythms. In Jazz, we focus on the technique of leaps and turns, while also using upbeat music to educate students to all styles of Jazz. Contemporary is a popular choice of dance for this age group. It’s a form of dance that focuses on lyrical and modern movements, while also connecting with one’s emotion. Hip hop class is a fun way to get a workout. Stylistic and intricate moves with street style are taught to age-appropriate, popular music.

Contemporary, Ballet, and Jazz are 45 minute classes. Hip Hop, Tap, and Pointe are 30 minute classes.

Interested in taking your dancing to the next level?
Check out our Competitive Company Team

Pre-Teen Dance Classes

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Time: Varies by Class
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Age: 5th – 7th grade

For these age groups we offer a variety of styles. Ballet is taught using the Cecchetti method, and Tap focuses on combination steps and rhythms. In Jazz, we focus on the technique of leaps and turns, while also using upbeat music to educate students to all styles of Jazz. Contemporary is a popular choice of dance for this age group. It’s a form of dance that focuses on lyrical and modern movements, while also connecting with one’s emotion. Hip hop class is a fun way to get a workout. Stylistic and intricate moves with street style are taught to age-appropriate, popular music.

Hip Hop

  • Dance Class Attire: Dance attire or athletic clothes. No jeans, jean shorts or skirts.
  • Required Shoes: Any sneakers, socks or bare feet. Specific shoes are required for recitals (TBA)

Jazz

  • Dance Class Attire: Any color/style leotard, tank top, leggings or shorts
  • Required Shoes: Tan Leather Jazz Shoes

Contemporary

  • Dance Class Attire: Any color/style leotard, tank top, leggings or shorts
  • Required Shoes: Tan/Nude Dance Paws

Ballet

  • Dance Class Attire: 
    • Any color/style leotard, skirt (optional), and tights or leggings.
    • Boys: Any color/style athletic pants or shorts & t-shirt
  • Required Shoes: 
    • Girls: Pink Leather Ballet Shoes
    • Boys: Black Leather Ballet Shoes 

Tap

  • Dance Class Attire: Any color/style leotard, tank top, leggings or shorts
  • Required Shoes: Black Oxford Tap Shoes

Teen Dance Classes

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Time: Varies by Class
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Age: 8th – 12th grade

For these age groups we offer a variety of styles. Ballet is taught using the Cecchetti method, and Tap focuses on combination steps and rhythms. In Jazz, we focus on the technique of leaps and turns, while also using upbeat music to educate students to all styles of Jazz. Contemporary is a popular choice of dance for this age group. It’s a form of dance that focuses on lyrical and modern movements, while also connecting with one’s emotion. Hip hop class is a fun way to get a workout. Stylistic and intricate moves with street style are taught to age-appropriate, popular music.

Hip Hop

  • Dance Class Attire: Dance attire or athletic clothes. No jeans, jean shorts or skirts.
  • Required Shoes: Any sneakers, socks or bare feet. Specific shoes are required for recitals (TBA)

Jazz

  • Dance Class Attire: Any color/style leotard, tank top, leggings or shorts
  • Required Shoes: Tan Leather Jazz Shoes

Contemporary

  • Dance Class Attire: Any color/style leotard, tank top, leggings or shorts
  • Required Shoes: Tan/Nude Dance Paws

Ballet

  • Dance Class Attire: 
    • Girls: Any color/style leotard, skirt (optional), and tights or leggings.
    • Boys: Any color/style athletic pants or shorts & t-shirt
  • Required Shoes: 
    • Girls: Pink Leather Ballet Shoes
    • Boys: Black Leather Ballet Shoes 

Pointe

  • Dance Class Attire: Any color/style leotard, skirt (optional), and tights.
  • Required Shoes: Custom fit pointe shoes (with teacher approval)

Tap

  • Dance Class Attire: Any color/style leotard, tank top, leggings or shorts
  • Required Shoes: Black Oxford Tap Shoes

Fees and Policies

Frequently Asked Questions

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