YOUTH Classes @ NBDC

                                      We Dance - Micro Movers - Mini Movers - Mighty Movers - Mega Movers - AIM Dance

NEW this season!

We are excited to offer 6 Week Sessions for our younger dancers at NBDC! We will have 3 sessions of our 6 Week Sessions for the fall semester. Each session will have a super fun and engaging theme that will accompany each class. We'll use music and movement that incorporates each theme to make learning fun & memorable! 

 

You can find each session's theme as well as class options, cost, days & times below.

6 Week Sessions @ NBDC

Session 1 

  • August 18 - September 25
  • Theme - Icons & Legends
    • Each week will feature a different musical legend from Taylor Swift to Prince, Bruno Mars, Lady Gaga, Justin Bieber, and Janet Jackson. Dancers will have an iconic time moving and grooving to the music of these icons!

 

 

 

 

 

 

Session 2

  • September 29 - November 6
  • Theme - Heroes & Villains
    • Every 2 weeks, dancers will get to choose which side they're on and portray different heroes and villains. Weeks 1 and 2 will feature Fables and Fairytales (think Cinderella, Ursula, Ariel, or Cruella de Vil). Weeks 3 & 4 will be a Comic Crossover and dancers can duke it out between Marvel and DC superheroes and villains! Our final weeks take on Mini Heroes and Villains like Spidey & Friends, Super Kitties, and Paw Patrol. Of course, lots of learning and dancing will take place!!

Session 3

  • November 10 - December 18
  • Theme - Twas the Night Before Christmas
    • Join us for our final Session of the year - Twas the Night Before Christmas! Dancers will learn festive dances to accompany the book "Twas the Night Before Christmas". Winter and Christmas music will inspire music choices and dancers will continue to build on their dance skills!

 

 

 

 

Class Descriptions - Day & Time - Cost

WE DANCE - Age 18 months - 2 years

  • Thursdays     5:00-5:45
  • $60/6 Week Session
  • We Dance is for our youngest dancers ages 18 months - 2 years and a grown up. It's a fun, engaging class that introduces young dancers to creative movement and play and basic dance skills while working towards listening and following simple instructions. Grown ups are invited to take class with their dancer as some dancers aren't ready to take class on their own quite yet. Dancers and grown ups both have fun moving and grooving together in We Dance!
  • While the class is scheduled from 5:00-5:45, the first 15 minutes will be playtime for the dancers so that they can acclimate to the classroom and have free creative time. Class will begin at 5:15!
  • We encourage you to sign up for each 6 Week Session you'd like to attend as spots will be limited.

MICRO MOVERS - Age 3

  • Thursdays     5:45-6:30 pm
  • $60/6 Week Session
  • Our Micro Mover class is designed for 3-year-olds, serving as a stepping stone to our Mini Mover classes. This independent class encourages listening, following basic instructions, and creative movement. Dancers will begin to learn fundamental dance skills, preparing them for the transition to Mini Mover classes once they are proficient in following instructions without a grown-up.
  • While class is scheduled from 5:45-6:30, there will be a 15 minute playtime to allow dancers to acclimate to the classroom before class begins at 6:00.
  • We encourage you to sign up for each 6 Week Session you'd like to attend as spots will be limited.

MINI MOVERS - Ages 3-4

MINI MOVER HIP HOP

  • Mondays     5:15 - 5:45 pm
  • $50/6 Week Session
  • In this class, dancers will begin to learn the foundations of hip hop dance. They will also focus on following basic instructions, coordination, and rhythm. Dancers will be encouraged to express themselves through their movement and freestyle!
  • We encourage you to sign up for each 6 Week Session you'd like to attend as spots will be limited.

MINI MOVER TAP & TECHNIQUE

  • Mondays     5:45-6:30 pm
  • $60/6 Week Session
  • In this combo class, dancers will spend half of the class learning basic tap skills; the other half of class will be spent focusing on basic jazz and ballet technique. Following instructions, coordination, and FUN will also be incorporated!
  • We encourage you to sign up for each 6 Week Session you'd like to attend as spots will be limited.

MIGHTY MOVERS - Ages 5-6

MIGHTY MOVER HIP HOP

  • Tuesdays     5:15-6:00 pm
  • $60/6 Week Session
  • In this class, dancers will learn the foundations of hip hop dance as well as begin to learn the elements and history of hip hop culture. Following instructions, coordination, and rhythm will continue to be a focus in class. Dancers will be encouraged to express themselves through their movement and freestyle!
  • We encourage you to sign up for each 6 Week Session you'd like to attend as spots will be limited.

MIGHTY MOVER TAP & TECHNIQUE

  • Tuesdays     6:00-7:00 pm
  • $70/6 Week Session
  • In this combo class, dancers will spend half of the class learning basic tap skills; the other half of class will be spent focusing on basic jazz and ballet technique. Following instructions, coordination, and FUN will also be incorporated!
  • We encourage you to sign up for each 6 Week Session you'd like to attend as spots will be limited.

MEGA MOVERS - Ages 7-8

MEGA MOVER TAP

  • Tuesdays     5:15 - 6:00 pm
  • $60/6 Week Session
  • Mega Mover Tap is an engaging tap dance class specifically designed for dancers ages 7-8 years. This class builds on the foundational skills of tap dancing, which include fundamental steps, rhythm, combinations, and terminology. Dancers will love the opportunity to make music with their feet!
  • We encourage you to sign up for each 6 Week Session you'd like to attend as spots will be limited.

MEGA MOVER TECHNIQUE

  • Tuesdays     6:00 - 7:00 pm
  • $70/6 Week Session
  • In this class, dancers will learn jazz and ballet technique that will support them in becoming versatile and strong dancers. Upbeat music and high energy movement can be expected!
  • We encourage you to sign up for each 6 Week Session you'd like to attend as spots will be limited.

MEGA MOVER HIP HOP

  • Thursdays     5:45 - 6:30 pm
  • $60/6 Week Session
  • In this class, dancers will learn the foundations of hip hop dance as well as the elements and history of hip hop culture.
    Dancers will be encouraged to express themselves through their movement and freestyle!
  • We encourage you to sign up for each 6 Week Session you'd like to attend as spots will be limited.

AIM DANCE - Abilities In Motion

  • Thursdays     6:30 - 7:15 pm
  • $60/6 Week Session
  • AIM dance classes recognize how movement serves an integral role in helping the brain function at its best and is created for individuals with learning differences and a wide variety of diagnoses. It uses music, purposeful movement, and defined rhythm patterns to fully integrate the body and mind. Our AIM Dance faculty are certified in Rhythm Works Integrative; a ground-breaking rhythm and dance class that uses evidence-based therapeutic practices to achieve developmental goals. To our students, it's a fun and exciting activity that provides participation and socialization opportunities. Our teachers incorporate elements and strategies that best support your dancer's needs and learning style.
  • We encourage you to sign up for each 6 Week Session you'd like to attend as spots will be limited.