Programs Built for Every Chapter!
Whether you want to learn to dance in a calmy-paced, fun atmosphere or train at an intensive level, we have a class for you!
Toddler Dance Program
Begin your story in our toddler dance program!
Our toddler program is for all kids ages 2.5 - 5 years old, who are looking to dip their toe into dance! Your tiny dancer will learn the beginning fundamentals of dance, setting them up for success and working their memory and motor skills! You can also expect your little one to work on crucial skills like waiting their turn, following directions, cheering on others in a supportive and cheerful environment, and letting their imagination run free!
- Grown Ups and Groovers (18 mo–3) — caregiver & child class with movement, music, and creative play!
- Toddler Tumble (2.5–4) — An independent exploration of acro fundamentals!
- Pre Ballet (ages 3 - 5) — Learn ballet fundamentals through class exercises, creative movement, and dance games designed to introduce ballet in an enjoyable way!
- Pre Tap (ages 3 - 5) — Make music with your feet in this introductory tap class focused on tap fundamentals!
- Pre Ballet/Tap Combo (ages 2.5 - 4) — Explore both ballet and tap dance in this combo class designed with dance exercises and creative play!
Recreational Program
Dance for fun, friendship, confidence, exercise, and self-expression!
Our recreational program is for dancers ages 5 through high school who want to learn and grow as dancers in a fun and stress-free environment! With the opportunity to choose your time commitment, our recreational program welcomes all active and imaginative children, looking to learn a skill, make friends, and build confidence along the way!
- Age-leveled classes to keep dancers with their peers and maintain friendships over the years
- Classes in Ballet, Jazz, Hip Hop, Tap, Contemporary, Acro, and Musical Theater
- One summer recital to celebrate all they've learned that year!
Company Program
Take your dancing to the next level with the Storytellers Dance Co. competitive company.
Company dancers take a set program of classes designed to build well-rounded dancers. They also participate in 3-5 competitions per year to get extra performance experience and feedback from industry professionals outside of the studio. Our company dancers embody our core tenants of creativity, empathy, and artistry, as we work to build strong, smart, and technically-excellent dancers. SDC Company dancers are...
- Committed: Dance is your primary extra-curricular activity. You prioritize classes, rehearasals, shows, and competitions over other sports and activities.
- Passionate: You love dance. The work that goes into it is worth the payoff of performing and expressing yourself through dance.
- Disciplined: Your dance goals include performing to your highest level, and you understand that takes repetition, patience, and a willingness to do challenging things. You want to train at an intensive level, not just win awards.
- Full Out: You come to class ready to give 100%, whatever that is that day. Your eagerness to learn outweighs your pride, and you give your full effort even when you make mistakes or struggle with new concepts.
Adult Beginner Ballet
It's never too late to start! Join SDC for an 8-week introductory ballet session!
Perfect for any person looking to dip their toe into ballet for the first time or any dancer looking to get back into class with a nice review of the fundamentals. This class will take you through the basics of ballet in a fun and stress-free environment meant to build confidence in movement. Bring a friend or come to meet a new community; this class welcomes all adult dancers to come as they are!
Class Descriptions
Learn more about the genres of dance we teach at SDC! Still not sure where to start? We're happy to discuss!
Ballet
Ballet combines detailed technique with grace and artistry to tell a story. Our ballet classes include barre exercises, across-the-floor learning, and center floor combinations, pulling from various methods of ballet to build strength, alignment, flexibility, and grace. Younger dancers will also participate in creative play, story times, and ballet-based games and activities designed to reinforce class concepts.
We Offer: Ballet/Tap Combo, Pre Ballet, Beginner 1 Ballet, Beginner 2 Ballet, Intermediate Ballet, Company Program Classes, Adult Beginner Ballet
Jazz
Jazz dance is an energetic and technical form of dance that can be done in many different styles, from classic and Broadway style jazz (think isolations and character!) through commercial jazz and jazz funk (think strong and sassy!). Jazz dance is rooted in Latin and African dance forms, and is a favorite amongst kids looking for high energy, sass, and athleticism!
We Offer: Beginner 1 Jazz, Beginner 2 Jazz, Intermediate Jazz, Company Program Classes
Tap
Tap dance calls on dancers to use their feet as an instrument, creating rhythms and patterns using metal attached to the bottom of the shoe! With roots as a form of communication and expression by enslaved Africans, this style infuses Black and European influences to create the intricate and energetic style of dance we know today! Our dancers will learn age/level appropriate tap vocabulary, along with how to count music and strengthen their legs, ankles, and feet.
We Offer: Ballet/Tap Combo, Pre Tap, Beginner 1 Tap, Beginner 2 Tap, Intermediate Tap, Company Program Classes
Hip-Hop
Hip Hop dance is a strong and high energy class built on grooves, party moves, and breaking! Hip Hop has its beginnings in 1970s Bronx as a new art form and lifestyle born out of both struggle and joy in Black and Latino communities. Dancers can expect to build strength, coordination, and style, learning moves they’re likely to see in mainstream media like movies, music videos, and even TikToks!
We Offer: Beginner 1 Hip Hop, Beginner 2 Hip Hop, Intermediate Hip Hop, Teen Hip Hop, Company Program Classes
Contemporary
A hybrid form of dance, contemporary is most closely linked to modern dance—a form of dance that uses floorwork, improvisation, and movement that comes from the core. While modern dance has a unique and specific technique, contemporary breaks through restraints, pulling from various styles of dance to express emotions and tell stories. Our classes include an active stretch/warm-up based in ballet and jazz technique along with lessons, dance combinations, and class activities centered on storytelling and improvisation.
We Offer: Intermediate Contemporary, Teen Contemporary, Company Program Classes
Grown Ups and Groovers!
Let's get your little one moving with this fun adult/child class focused on building motor skills, bonding with their caregiver, and grooving to the beat! Dancers and their grown up can expect to learn a basic warm up, participate in creative movement games, and work on skills like two feet jumping, balancing on one leg, walking across a beam, and more with our tiptoe track obstacle courses! This class includes both structured and exploratory time with the help of a trusted adult along the way!
Offered for Dancers ages 18mo to 3 years old. Each dancer must have 1 adult partner present and ready to participate!
Acrobatics
Acro dance weaves tumbling skills, flexibility tricks, partner balances, and more into your dance vocabulary in this class that focuses on strength, flexibility, and body control. Through safe progressions of skills dancers can add wow-factor to their routines, and artistry into gymnastics-like skills!
We Offer: Toddler Tumble, Beginner Acro, Acro 1, Acro 2 (levelled loosely on age and primarily on skill)
Musical Theater
Musical Theater blends Broadway-style jazz dancing and acting to create a unique dance style focused on character-work and storytelling! A perfect class for any student who enjoys both dance and theater or who wants to learn more! Dance along to your favorite music from musicals as well as other showtunes, as you learn to tell stories not only through dance, but through facial expressions, lip synching, and acting!
We Offer: Musical Theater ages 8+
Creativity Skills
Hone your choreography and improvisation skills in this class designed to help dancers unlock their creativity and storytelling skills. Through structured learning and exploratory activities dancers learn to take the drivers seat in their dancing, moving from following cues to creating their own art. Dancers will create a variety of choreography and improv projects throughout the year, culminating in a student-choreographed routine for our annual recital. Dancers must be enrolled in jazz or contemporary for at least one full year to participate.
We offer: Creativity Skills 11+
Let’s find your dancer’s place!
Browse the weekly schedule or reach out to MissLexiSDC@gmail.com! We are always happy to help with class recommendations!