Ages 4–7½

Build confidence, coordination, and a love of dance.

Young DMSD dancers in class

So much to discover.

Young dancers learn through variety, building skills and confidence as they discover the kinds of movement they enjoy most.

Combo classes are our favorite for this age group. Neither you nor your child can predict which styles they will love or excel in. Like a dance sampler, each class shifts to a new activity about every 20 to 30 minutes, keeping young dancers engaged without getting overtired or bored.

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Ballet, tap & tumble

These combination classes introduce basic ballet vocabulary and technique, tap rhythm, and tumbling. The variety keeps class lively while building listening skills, coordination, and confidence.

Hippity Hop & hip-hop

High-energy classes help dancers develop rhythm, precision, and confident movement with age-appropriate music.