RHYTHM & RHYMES (3 year olds)

This is the class for our youngest dancers - the 3 year olds. This class consists of basic coordination skills, singing and creative movement all incorporated with music. No technical ballet is taught at this age because the young dancer's body is not yet developed for strict training.
(30 minute class)

PRE-SCHOOL TAP & BALLET (ages - Pre-K & K)

Many coordination, rhythm and balance skills are taught which give a great foundation for a future technical dance education. We introduce pre-ballet and pre-tap skills in a very fun atmosphere. All of our pre-schoolers enjoy many exercise games, finger plays, and fun songs that help produce a love of dance.
(1 hour class)

PRE-JAZZ (ages - K, 1st and 2nd grades)

Dancers must be enrolled in regular tap & ballet class  to learn the fundamentals of dance which will be needed for the pre-jazz class.  This class is optional  and will meet once a week apart from ballet & tap.  Pre-jazz gives those dance-minded younger dancers the opportunity to take another class each week.  These dancers will have fun dancing to a more up-beat music while learning the basics of jazz. 
(30 minutes – This class may or may not meet on another day.  It is totally separate from the combination ballet/tap class.)


ELEMENTARY TAP & BALLET (ages - 1st & 2nd grades)

Parents really begin to see the reasons for pre-school classes at this age. Our dancer makes a big transition from pre-school "baby work" to a more advanced level of tap & ballet. The classes are more disciplined and dance structured. The dance education is more challenging now.
(1 hour class)

COMBINATION TAP, BALLET & JAZZ (ages - 3rd grade & up)

These dancers are involved in serious dance instruction in the areas of all ballet, tap and jazz work. The class is held in a strict, disciplined atmosphere which consists of stretching, barre, center floor, across the floor, and much technical work. After a student has had several years of tap and ballet and reaches the third grade, we begin to combine a jazz class with the student's tap and ballet class. No student is allowed to take jazz alone because we feel that each form of dance greatly enhances the other areas of dance. With this program our dancers receive an excellent background in each area of dance.
(90 minute class)

POINTE (ages - 12 years old & up)

This class is for the serious ballet student. She must be at least 12 years old, sometimes older, depending on her ballet education, maturity and most importantly her self-discipline, strength and ability. Qualification for pointe is very individualized. We encourage every qualified dancer to try a pointe class for at least a year for the experience.
(30-45 minute class - This class is separate from ballet, tap and jazz. It may or may not be held on a separate day.)

HIP-HOP (ages - 3rd grade and up)

A high impact class combining fun and energetic moves mixed with up-tempo music! This class will challenge all dancers and consists of freestyle dance as well as quick choreography. Elementary age must be enrolled in ballet, tap and jazz. Middle/High are not required to take any other classes.
(45 minutes – This class is separate from ballet, tap and jazz. It may or may not be held on a separate day.)

PERFORMING GROUPS (all ages)

We offer 3 performing groups for our middle and high school students: All-Stars, VIP's, and Kickline. These classes are available for those students who meet the age and dance requirements. Dancers must audition for the performing groups. These dancers represent Douglasville School of Dance at various functions such as: local school and community activities, studio recitals and Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta Christmas Parade.