The Dance Company

                     Spearfish, SD  

Dance Magic 2.5-5 years - An introduction to dance with the emphasis on developing motor skills, rhythm and creative movement. Our dance classes are combination of tap dance, jazz, music and fun activities. The  primary goal is to stimulate creativity and build self-confidence. 

Tap 2.5 years and up - While using the feet as a musical instrument, tap teaches rhythm and strengthens memory retention. Students begin with basic rhythms and progress to more difficult, fast-paced combinations. A happy, "fun dance", yet a highly stylized dance of quality that is

recognized and performed all over the world.

Hip Hop 8 years and up -  A  funky and highly stylized movement with roots in street and jazz dance. It emphasizes specific steps and rhythms in a high-energy, dynamic style.

Jazz 5 years and up - A more "modern" dance class that draws on a combination of several dance forms.

Jazz classes are broken into 4 levels and is open to students ages 5 and up.

Jazz 1 ages 5-7 years promotes memory  retention and performance skills in the young dancer. 

Jazz 2 ages 7-10 focuses on continued  improvement of performance skills and beyond the basics techniques. 

Jazz 3 ages 10 + is for the upper intermediate dance student.  Progressions, various jazz styles and advanced technique skills are the basis for this level of dancer. 

Jazz 4 14+ is taught at a quick pace and   concentrates on developing professional level skills.  Mastering the techniques of Jazz 3 is recommended before enrolling in Jazz 4. 

Ballet Technique 8 years and up - 

Encourages students to find their dance “core” for balance and fundamental dance foundation.  Designed to compliment all areas of the dance curriculum, ballet technique increases each

students strength, flexibility, balance and overall dance skills.  This is a non-performance class, and is required for all team members.

Adult and College Tap and Hip Hop– classes designed to be fun for beginning to advanced dancers. Offered for any adult. 

Please call or e-mail for more information

 Performance Teams

Performance Teams will perform at various community events throughout the year. 

Teams will utilize several forms of dance for their routines including jazz, hip hop, kicks and props.  

The school does participate in competitions to a limited degree.  Our main focus is teaching

dance.  Because we      believe competition offers benefits such as performance experience and

positive         feedback, we make an effort to participate.  Additional fees are required for

performance costumes, entry fees, travel expenses and event admission.

Dance Company Superstars (6-10 years)

Class is 1 hour per week,   No tryout required, Jazz class is required for technique.

Dance Company Shooting Stars (9-14 years)

Class is 1 hour per week.

No tryout required, splits are recommended.

Ballet Technique 2 is required.

Dance Company All Stars (14+ years)

Class is 2 hours per week.

No tryout required, splits are recommended.

Ballet Technique 3 is required.

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