At the Dance Center at Severna Park
We offer a variety of dance classes and sessions to train even the youngest dancers in the fundamentals of ballet, tap, and jazz. Our youth classes are year-long in nature and culminate in an end of year recital. Our youth session classes offer training in shorter durations, culminating in a classroom performance at the end of each session. Class/age levels are used as a guide for placement. Teacher discretion will be used to determine final placement
For beginner classes, they will perform a ballet and tap dance. For more experienced classes, students will perform a ballet, tap, and jazz dance. Specialty classes can be taken in addition to the core ballet/tap/jazz class for more experienced dancers.
First-time attendees can also try a class or session for free! Register your child here.
*Session classes may be canceled if minimums are not met.
Classes & Sessions
Age: 2 -4 years old
Attire: Comfortable clothes and bare feet
This is a creative movement opportunity for any parent and child who wants to move and loves music! Perfect for toddlers and preschools who are not quite ready for structured classes.
Session 4 | January 6 - February 22 (7week session)
Friday | 9:15 - 10:00 am | Chesapeake Studio - Register
Session 5 | February 24 - April 12 (7week session)
Friday| 9:15 - 10:00 am | Chesapeake Studio - Register
Session 6 | April 21 - May 24 (6week session)
Friday| 9:15 - 10:00 am | Chesapeake Studio - Register
Age: 3 – 5 years old
Attire: Girls must wear a pink leotard, pink tights, pink ballet shoes, black tap shoes, and have their hair secured neatly in a bun. Boys must wear black pants, a white slightly fitted t-shirt, black ballet shoes, and black tap shoes.
This session teaches the basic elements of ballet and tap in a structured environment. The session also includes work with rhythms and some tumbling. Dancers learn to stand in line, follow directions, wait their turns, and how to be a good audience. They will also learn simple dance terms such as plie, releve, and tendu. Students must be fully potty-trained to participate.
Session 4 (January 6 - February 22) 7-week session
Tuesday 9:00-10:00 am | Bodkin Studio: Register
Thursday 10:00-11:00 am | Bodkin Studio: Register
Session 5 (February 24 - April 12) 7-week session
Tuesday 9:00-10:00 am | Bodkin Studio: Register
Thursday 10:00-11:00 am | Bodkin Studio: Register
Session 6 (April 21 - May 24) 5-week session
Tuesday 9:00-10:00 am | Bodkin Studio: Register
Thursday 9:00-10:00 am | Bodkin Studio: Register
Age: Age minimum: 3 years old by 9/1/23
Attire: Girls must wear a pink leotard, pink tights, pink ballet shoes, black tap shoes, and have their hair secured neatly in a bun. Boys must wear black pants, a white slightly fitted t-shirt, black ballet shoes, and black tap shoes.
This is a one-hour class that teaches the basic elements of ballet and tap for dancers pre-k ages, culminating in a year-end recital. This class is for students who have completed at least three sessions of I Can Dance and are fully potty-trained.
Age: 4 – 5 years old
Attire: Girls must wear a pink leotard, pink tights, pink ballet shoes, black tap shoes, and have their hair secured neatly in a bun. Boys must wear black pants, a white slightly fitted t-shirt, black ballet shoes, and black tap shoes.
This is a one-hour class that teaches the basic elements of ballet and tap for dancers pre-k and kindergarten ages, culminating in a year-end recital.
Age: 6 – 10 years old
Attire: Girls must wear a pink leotard, pink tights, pink ballet shoes, black tap shoes, and have their hair secured neatly in a bun. Boys must wear black pants, a white slightly fitted t-shirt, black ballet shoes, and black tap shoes.
This is a one-hour class that teaches the basic elements of ballet and tap, with an introduction to jazz, for dancers in grades 1-5, culminating in a year-end recital.
Age: K-1st Grade
Attire: Girls must wear a black leotard, pink tights, pink ballet shoes, and have their hair secured neatly in a ponytail or bun. Boys must wear black pants, a white slightly fitted t-shirt, black ballet shoes, and black tap shoes.
This introductory ballet class is for our youngest students who are new to ballet. Students will learn posture, the positions of their feet, and the most important first movements of ballet. Time will be spent at the barre as well as movement across the floor.
February 24 - May 5 (No class on 4/21) |10week session
3:45-4:15 pm - Register
Age: 2nd – 4th grade
Attire: Girls must wear a black leotard, pink tights, pink ballet shoes, and have their hair secured neatly in a ponytail or bun. Boys must wear black pants, a white slightly fitted t-shirt, black ballet shoes, and black tap shoes.
This class is for those students continuing their ballet training. Students will focus on building strong technique while students begin to learn jumps and turns in center work. Students may register for either the first seven weeks only or the full 14-week session. Those who attend the full session will participate in a May performance (date tbd).
Age: 5th – 7th Grade
Attire: Girls must wear a black leotard, pink tights, pink ballet shoes, and have their hair secured neatly in a ponytail or bun. Boys must wear black pants, a white slightly fitted t-shirt, black ballet shoes, and black tap shoes.
This class is for students who already have a foundation in ballet, with knowledge of ballet terminology and basic technique. The students will build upon the basics with more advanced turns, jumps, and combinations. Students may register for either the first seven weeks only or the full 14-week session. Those who attend the full session will participate in a May performance (date tbd).
Age: 12+
Attire: Girls must wear a solid leotard (preferably black), pink tights, pink ballet shoes, and have their hair secured neatly in a ponytail or bun. A short, plain chiffon skirt is optional. Boys must wear black pants, a white slightly fitted t-shirt, black ballet shoes, and black tap shoes.
This class is for the older student who would like to try ballet for the first time (or for the first time in many years). The class will learn ballet basics at the barre and in the center, focusing on posture, technique, and musicality.
January 24 - May 9 (No Class on 4/18)
Friday | 5:00 - 5:30 pm - Register
Attire: Girls must wear a solid leotard (preferably black), pink tights, tap shoes, and have their hair secured neatly in a ponytail or bun. A short, plain chiffon skirt is optional. Boys must wear black pants, a white slightly fitted t-shirt, black ballet shoes, and black tap shoes.
January 14 - May 9 (No Class on 4/18)
Friday | 5:00 - 5:30 pm - Register
Age: 8+
Attire: Comfortable clothes and tennis shoes. Hair should be pulled back neatly.
Cardio, strengthening and stretching improve stamina and flexibility. This class will focus on exercises to improve the overall dancer.
January 24-May 9 (No Class 4/18)
Friday | 5:00-5:30 pm - Register
Age: 5 – 8 years old
Attire: Comfortable clothes and tennis shoes. Hair should be pulled back neatly in a ponytail.
This session is for younger dancers that would like to learn hip-hop but cannot commit to the year-round program.
Session 4: January 11 - February 22 (7 Week Session)
Saturday 11:15 - 12:15 pm | Cypress Studio: Register
Age: 12+
Attire: Comfortable clothes and tennis shoes. Hair should be pulled back neatly in a ponytail.
Session 4: January 11 - February 22 (7 Week Session)
Saturday | 12:30-1:30 pm | Cypress Studio: Register
Age: 9+
Attire:Black leotard and footless tights. Hair should be pulled back neatly in a ponytail.
A basic modern technique class based in Paul Taylor style movement where dancers focus on moving our torsos and enjoying music.
Session 4| January 9 -February 20 (7Week Session)
Thursday | 5:00 - 6:00 pm | Severn Room: Register
For additional information on classes not listed here, please contact kgreer@spcommunitycenter.org.
