Ages 2-3
Ages 4-7
Beginner Ballet Ages 4-7
Your dancer will learn basic ballet steps and creative movement. This class focuses on creative expression and dance technique in a fun and uplifting setting.
Dress Code
Girls | Pink Ballet Leotard, pink tights, pink ballet shoes. Any color skirt or tutu allowed.
Boys | brown/black pants, any color shirt, black ballet shoes
Jazz 1 and Hip Hop 1 Combo Ages 4-7
In this fun, upbeat, high energy class dancers will learn the quick movements of Hip Hop as well as the smoother movements of Jazz.
Dress Code
Girls | anything she can move comfortably in/feels confident in (no jeans); clean sneakers only to be worn to dance class are preferable for hip hop; black jazz shoes needed for jazz
Boys | anything he can move comfortably in/feels confident in (no jeans); clean sneakers only to be worn to dance class are preferable for hip hop; black jazz shoes needed for jazz
Younger Adaptive Dance Class
This class is for those with physical and/or cognitive disabilities. This class focuses on creating community, stretching, learning ballet steps and having fun!
Dress Code
Girls | any color/style leotard, pink tights, pink ballet shoes
Boys | black/brown pants, white shirt, black ballet shoes
Ages 8-10
Our Classes
Join us at our new studio location in Piedmont at 2344 Nanticoke Street near Piedmont Elementary School. At the end of the dance session dancers will have a performance opportunity!
* Prices listed are per class per semester. A once per semester registration fee of $15 will be added per family.
** Ages are based on student's age by the end of the semester 2023.
Leotard and shoe links go to discountdance.com store. Please order the described dance attire. At the time of checkout, in the "Coupon or Teacher Code" line use 130680 and this can save you at times 20%. This also supports our studio. Discount Dance carries all style of dance shoes and tights.
Ages 11-18 and Teen/Adult Classes
Teen/Adult Jazz
The class builds a foundation of movement skills commonly found in jazz dance technique.
Dress Code
Girls | clothes you can move freely in, Footundeez needed for modern, black jazz shoes for jazz
Boys | clothes you can move freely in, Footundeez needed for modern, black jazz shoes for jazz
Teen Musical Theater
The class builds a foundation of movement skills commonly found in musical theater choreography and movement improvisation. Combinations will give students the opportunity to weave acting and storytelling into their dancing while exposing students to diverse musical theater styles.
Dress Code
Girls | clothes you can move freely in and confident in, black jazz shoes for jazz
Boys | clothes you can move freely and confidently in, black jazz shoes for jazz
Ballet 2 Ages 11-12
Intermediate Ballet class, students will grow in their understanding of Ballet technique and movement. 3-4 years prior training recommended. Class transitions to 1 hour 15 minutes.
Dress Code
Girls | Girls wear a Burgandy Ballet Leotard, pink tights, pink ballet shoes.Optional skirt in burgundy.
Boys | brown/black pants, white shirt, black ballet shoes
Advanced Ballet Ages 13-18
Advanced Ballet class, students will grow in their understanding of Ballet technique and movement. Dancers will continue to learn and expand on their training. 5-6 years prior training recommended. Class transitions to 1 hour 30 minutes.
Dress Code
Girls | Black Ballet Leotard, pink tights, pink ballet shoes. Optional skirt in black.
Boys | brown/black pants, white shirt, black ballet shoes
Teen/Adult Ballet
We will learn beginner ballet steps before moving to more intermediate ballet steps. This is a beginner ballet class with an inviting environment so you can have fun learning a new dance style!
Dress Code
Girls | clothes you can move freely in, option to wear ballet attire of choice and pink ballet shoes
Boys | clothes you can move freely in and black ballet shoes
Pre-Pointe and Pointe 1
Pre-pointe is a specialized class to strengthen the muscles in the feet to prepare them for pointe work. In this class we use different exercises to develop these muscles. Pre-Pointe usually begins around age 12 when the bones have slowed their growing, but placement is at the discretion of the teacher. We typically work in pre-point for at least a year before we begin pointe class with pointe shoes. Pointe 1 is the very first Pointe level where students get Pointe shoes and begin to learn basic pointe steps and strengthening. Taking Ballet 2 or Advanced Ballet class alongside this class is required.
Dress Code
Girls | Ballet class leotard, transitional tights, ballet shoes and this theraband
Boys I Clothes you can move freely in and black tap shoes
Pointe 2
Pointe class is an advanced class a dancer can take after completing Pre-Pointe classes. This is the an exciting milestone for a ballet dancer, a class that you train many years to be able to join. Taking the Advanced Ballet class alongside this class is required. Pointe shoes are required.
Dress Code
Girls | Class Leotard, tights, Pointe Shoes (must have taken Pointe 1 or have Previous Pointe Experience)
Teen/Adult Tap 2
The second level of Tap this class and goes through more intermediate Tap steps. This class is taught by the talented Brianna Hall who has experience choreographing and teaching Tap with The Duluth Playhouse and is excited to share her knowledge at Salt and Light.
Dress Code
Girls | Option to wear leotard or clothes you can move freely in and black tap shoes
Boys | clothes you can move freely in, option to wear ballet attire of choice and pink ballet shoes
Lyrical
This class will combine modern dance with some ballet technique for a free-flowing, full-body movement and expressive class. It will be fun strengthening and beautiful!
Dress Code
Girls | Option to wear leotard or clothes you can move freely in and anything you can move comfortably in/feel confident in (no jeans); Footundeez
Boys | clothes you can move freely in Footundeez
Hip Hop 2
Focus of this class is to learn how to move in new different ways, body awareness, choreography retention, and of course fun! Dancers will learn how to find and move to the beat of the music while also adding their own individualism to the steps.
Dress Code
Girls | anything she can move comfortably in/feels confident in (no jeans); clean sneakers only to be worn to dance class are preferable for hip hop
Boys | anything you can move comfortably in/feel confident in (no jeans); clean sneakers only to be worn to dance class are preferable for hip hop
Creative Worship
This is the second level of creative Worship 1, offered to our older students. This class is focused on worship, both through choreographed dances and improvisational dance. The class will grow dancers in their dance skills, while allowing them to experience the power of worshiping God through movement. A portion of the class will be spent in a mentorship program, where we will pray, discuss and dream about how we can use worship and dance ministry to impact our city. A few times a year, students may participate in a local outreach or performance (for example retirement home performances, ministry in refugee communities, etc).
Dress Code
Girls | any color leotard, pink ballet shoes, pink tights
Boys | brown/black pants, any color shirt, black ballet shoes
Contemporary Ages 11 and Over
This introductory class will have steps similar to jazz, but also add moves from modern, lyrical, and ballet.The focus of the class is to connect emotion to movement.
Dress Code
Girls | any color leotard, pink ballet shoes or Footundeez, pink tights
Boys | brown/black pants, any color shirt, black ballet shoes or Footundeez
Younger Adaptive Dance Class ages up to 18
This class is for those with physical and/or cognitive disabilities. This class focuses on creating community, stretching, learning ballet steps and having fun!
Dress Code
Girls | Any color/style leotard, Pink tights and Pink ballet shoes
Boys | Any color shirt, black/brown pants and black ballet shoes
Ballet 1
This class is the next level of Ballet class where students will be introduced to more challenging movements and learning more terminology and dance skills.
Dress Code
Girls | Light Blue Ballet Leotard, pink tights, pink ballet shoes. Optional skirt in light blue.
Boys | brown/black pants, white shirt, black ballet shoes
Lyrical
This class will combine modern dance with some ballet technique for a free-flowing, full-body movement and expressive class. It will be fun strengthening and beautiful!
Dress Code
Girls | anything you can move comfortably in/feel confident in (no jeans); Footundeez needed for feet
Boys | anything you can move comfortably in/feel confident in (no jeans); Footundeez needed for feet
Hip Hop 2
Focus of this class is to learn how to move in new different ways, body awareness, choreography retention, and of course fun! Dancers will learn how to find and move to the beat of the music while also adding their own individualism to the steps.
Dress Code
Girls | anything she can move comfortably in/feels confident in (no jeans); clean sneakers only to be worn to dance class are preferable for hip hop
Boys | anything he can move comfortably in/feels confident in (no jeans); clean sneakers only to be worn to dance class are preferable for hip hop
Younger Adaptive Dance Class
This class is for those with physical and/or cognitive disabilities. This class focuses on creating community, stretching, learning ballet steps and having fun!
Dress Code
Girls | any color/style leotard, pink tights, pink ballet shoes
Boys | black/brown pants, white shirt, black ballet shoes
Adult Adaptive Dance Class ages 18 & over
Teacher: Rachel Payne
Time: Thursday 3:00 - 4:00pm
Price: Free
This class is for those with physical and/or cognitive disabilities. This class focuses on creating community, stretching, learning ballet steps and having fun!
Dress Code
Girls | Black leotard, pink tights, and pink ballet shoes. Option to wear skirt
Boys | Black/brown pants, shirt of any color, black ballet shoes
