Young Children’s Program
Classes For All Levels
Summer
Dance
Camps for Kids
Young Dancer’s Program
At the Dance studio of Maine, we think it’s important to start teaching children while they’re young how special dance can be. We offer two programs for children under the age of six to explore movement in a way that is beneficial to them.
Creative Movement:
Creative movement dance classes at DSOM introduce ballet/jazz basics and inspire young dancers to express themselves through movement. Young children will enjoy imaginative self-expression through dance while focusing on form and technique as part of the curriculum.
5 Week Sessions:
At the Dance Studio of Maine, we offer children the chance to have fun while continuing to enrich their dance skills. Each 5 week session has a unique theme that caters to young age groups. To view the sessions we’re currently offering or to view past ones, visit our 5 week session page!
Classes for all Levels
Once your child learns the basics of dance through our young dancer’s program, they can continue to expand their dance knowledge through more in-depth and diverse classes.
Ballet Classes
At the Dance Studio of Maine, our ballet classes are designed to introduce students to classical dance. As the foundation for all dance forms, ballet teaches grace, strength, and technique. Class will begin with barre work and move into center work and across-the-floor technique. Through our ballet classes, students will learn proper body alignment and will receive a strong technique foundation.
Jazz Classes
Both a great workout and lots of fun, our jazz classes embody all sorts of styles and techniques, from ethnic and contemporary dance to classic ballet. Jazz classes typically begin with stretching and toning exercises to help prepare the body for techniques taught in class. Both teachers and students love jazz classes- we play all sorts of music, like Broadway, jazz, pop, and contemporary!
Lyrical Classes
Lyrical dance is a beautiful combination of ballet and jazz techniques expressed through the lyrics of music. Our dancers exemplify everything that this dance style combines- elegance and technique.
Contemporary Classes
Contemporary dance is a style of expressive dance that combines elements of several dance genres including modern, jazz, lyrical and classical ballet. Our contemporary dancers strive to connect the mind and the body through fluid dance movements.
Hip- Hop Classes
Hip-Hop is a type of dance that has taken over pop culture in the past few years. This style of dance is a fun way for students to learn how to both dance and move in many different ways. Age- appropriate movement and music is selected for each class and the style of hip hop is based on the teacher’s choreography and experience.
Tap Classes
Tap is a rhythmic exercise and dance form enjoyable for all ages that offers a variety of styles and techniques. At the Dance Studio of Maine, we welcome all students ranging from 5 to adults to our tap dance classes!
Acro Classes
Has your child always dreamed of performing the tricks and mat skills of their favorite gymnasts? Now with our acro class they can! Dancers will learn moves such as handstands, chin stands, elbow stands, walkovers, balancing tricks & contortion tricks. This class implements a strong focus on stretching and flexibility, while incorporating partner and group work.