Tiny Tots Acro & Tumbling

Ages: 3-5 (potty trained)

Duration: 45 minutes

Monday – 4:30-5:15PM

Location: Ministry of Dance, Youth Performing Arts Center – Boerne

Introduce your little ones to the joy of movement in this playful and energetic class designed just for preschoolers! Tiny Tots Acro & Tumbling blends beginner acrobatics, tumbling fundamentals, and creative movement to help young dancers.

Course Objectives:

1. Balance & Coordination through rolls, jumps, and obstacle play
2. Strength & Flexibility with age-appropriate stretching and movement games
3. Confidence & Body Awareness in a nurturing, inclusive environment

This class is perfect for first-time movers and budding performers alike. With a focus on fun and foundational skills, students will explore movement through imaginative activities while learning to follow directions and work as a team.

Dance Attire: Leotard or fitted athletic wear; bare feet or grip socks recommended
Parent Viewing: Optional—encouraged for first-time participant

Pom Dance

Ages: 6-10

Duration: 60 minutes

Monday – 5:15-6:15 PM

Location: Ministry of Dance, Youth Performing Arts Center – Boerne

Bring the spirit and sparkle to the studio with this high-energy class that blends sharp arm movements, precise formations, and dynamic choreography using pom-poms! Inspired by professional dance teams and halftime performances, Pom Dance combines elements of jazz and hip hop to create routines that are bold, synchronized, and full of flair.

Course Objectives:

1. Performance Skills through expressive movement and showmanship
2. Musicality & Precision with clean arm motions and rhythmic footwork
3. Teamwork & Confidence in a supportive, high-energy environment

Perfect for dancers who love to perform and want to develop strong technique while having fun. This class emphasizes visual impact, group unison, and entertainment value—making it a favorite for showcases and competitions.

Dance Attire:

• Fitted dancewear (leotard, tank, tee + leggings or shorts) for clean lines and full mobility
• Supportive sneakers with non-marking soles for sharp motions and safe transitions
• Hair pulled back securely; no loose jewelry or accessories
• Pom-poms available for purchase; used to enhance arm precision and visual impact

Jazz Dance

Ages: 6-10

Duration: 60 minutes

Monday – 6:15-7:15 PM

Location: Ministry of Dance, Youth Performing Arts Center – Boerne

Ignite your dancer’s energy and creativity in this upbeat class that introduces the fundamentals of jazz technique through age-appropriate music and movement. Students explore classic jazz styles while building coordination, rhythm, and expressive performance skills in a fun and supportive environment.

Course Objectives:

1. Introduce Foundational Jazz Technique
   Teach basic steps such as jazz walks, chassés, pivot turns, and grapevines to build technical fluency.
2. Develop Musicality & Timing
   Strengthen rhythmic awareness through across-the-floor progressions and choreographed combinations.
3. Enhance Performance Quality
   Foster expressive movement, stage presence, and confidence through dynamic routines and improvisation.
4. Improve Physical Conditioning
   Build flexibility, strength, and coordination through structured warm-ups and stretching exercises.
5. Encourage Teamwork & Creativity
   Promote collaboration and self-expression through group activities and guided improvisation.

This class is ideal for beginners and continuing students alike, offering a joyful introduction to jazz dance that supports artistic growth and physical development.

Dance Attire:

• Fitted dancewear (leotard, tank top, or dance tee)
• Jazz pants or leggings
• Jazz shoes (black or tan)
• Hair secured away from face
• No loose jewelry or street shoes

Jazz Dance

Ages: 11+

Duration: 60 minutes

Monday – 7:15-8:15 PM

Location: Ministry of Dance, Youth Performing Arts Center – Boerne

This dynamic class invites dancers to explore the expressive and technical foundations of jazz through stylized movement, musicality, and performance artistry. With influences from Broadway, commercial, and contemporary jazz, students will refine their technique while developing confidence and stage presence.

Course Objectives:

1. Strengthen Jazz Technique & Vocabulary
   Master foundational movements such as isolations, jazz walks, pirouettes, leaps, and stylized combinations.
2. Enhance Musicality & Rhythmic Precision
   Develop timing and coordination through syncopated footwork and phrase-based choreography.
3. Build Performance Quality & Expression
   Cultivate stage presence, emotional connection, and storytelling through movement.
4. Improve Physical Conditioning
   Increase flexibility, strength, and endurance through structured warm-ups and conditioning drills.
5. Foster Teamwork & Artistic Growth
   Collaborate in group choreography and improvisation exercises to support creative development.

This class is ideal for intermediate and advanced dancers seeking to deepen their technique and prepare for performance opportunities, auditions, or competitive teams.

Dance Attire:

• Fitted dancewear (leotard, tank top, or dance tee)
• Jazz pants or leggings
• Jazz shoes (black or tan)
• Hair secured away from face
• No loose jewelry or street shoes

Tiny Tots Recreational Dance

Ages: 3-6

Duration: 45 minutes

Tuesday – 4:30-5:15 PM

Introduce your little ones to the joy of dance in this playful and engaging class designed to spark creativity, coordination, and confidence. Tiny Tots Recreational Dance blends beginner ballet, jazz, and creative movement in a nurturing environment that encourages imagination and self-expression.

Through themed activities, music exploration, and age-appropriate technique, dancers will:

1. Learn basic steps like pliés, tendus, chassés, and toe taps
2. Build rhythm, musicality, and movement memory
3. Improve balance, flexibility, and gross motor skills
4. Express emotions and stories through dance and play
5. Practice teamwork, listening, and classroom etiquette

This class is perfect for first-time dancers and returning students alike. Each session is filled with movement games, props, and smiles—creating a magical foundation for future dance training.

Dance Attire:

• Girls: Leotard (any color), pink or tan tights, ballet slippers or jazz shoes
• Boys: Fitted T-shirt, dance shorts or leggings, ballet slippers or jazz shoes
• Hair: Neatly pulled back in a bun, ponytail, or braid
• Extras: No jewelry; all shoes and personal items should be labeled

Lyrical/Contemporary

Ages: 11+

Duration: 60 minutes

Tuesday – 7:00-8:00PM

Location: Ministry of Dance, Youth Performing Arts Center – Boerne

This emotionally rich and technically grounded class invites dancers to explore movement as storytelling. Blending the fluidity of lyrical with the innovation of contemporary, students will learn to express emotion, musicality, and artistry through dynamic choreography rooted in ballet, jazz, and modern technique.

Course Objectives:

1. Develop Expressive Movement & Storytelling
   Explore emotional connection, musical interpretation, and performance quality through choreography and improvisation.
2. Strengthen Technical Foundations
   Build control and alignment with exercises drawn from ballet, jazz, and modern dance.
3. Explore Contemporary Movement Vocabulary
   Introduce floorwork, inversions, weight shifts, and movement initiation to expand physical range and creativity.
4. Enhance Flexibility, Strength & Stamina
   Use conditioning and breathwork to support safe execution and artistic endurance.
5. Foster Artistic Voice & Collaboration
   Encourage self-expression and teamwork through guided improvisation and group choreography.

Dance Attire:

• Form-fitting dancewear (leotard, tank top, or dance tee with leggings or dance pants)
• Bare feet, socks, or half-sole lyrical shoes (teacher preference)
• Hair secured away from face
• No loose jewelry or accessories

Tiny Tots Ballet/Tap

Ages: 3-5 (potty trained)

Duration: 45 min.

Wednesday – 5:15-6:00 pm

Location: Ministry of Dance, Youth Performing Arts Center – Boerne

Spark your child’s imagination and introduce them to the joy of dance in this enchanting beginner class. Designed specifically for our youngest dancers, this combination class blends the elegance of ballet with the playful rhythm of tap, providing a well-rounded and engaging introduction to movement.

Through themed lessons and creative exercises, dancers build coordination, musicality, and classroom confidence—all in a supportive, family-friendly environment. It’s the perfect first step into the world of dance.

Course Objectives

By the end of this class, dancers will:

1. Establish Foundational Movement Skills
   Perform introductory ballet and tap steps such as pliés, tendus, shuffles, and toe taps with growing coordination and clarity.
2. Strengthen Listening and Classroom Participation
   Follow class routines, listen to verbal instructions, and respond to music and movement cues.
3. Develop Physical Awareness and Motor Skills
   Enhance balance, rhythm, and full-body coordination through developmentally appropriate dance games and structured activities.
4. Encourage Imaginative Expression
   Use themed storytelling, props, and musical play to support creativity and confidence in movement.
5. Practice Social-Emotional Growth
   Build early teamwork, take turns, and learn respectful behavior within a group setting.

Dance Attire

• Girls: Pink or lavender leotard, pink tights, pink ballet slippers, and black tap shoes. Dance skirts optional.
• Boys: Fitted white T-shirt or tank top, black dance shorts or leggings, black ballet and tap shoes.
• Hair: Neatly secured away from the face in a bun or ponytail.
• Other: Please label all dance shoes and personal items.

Ballet/Tap Combo

Ages: 6-10

Duration: 1 hour

Wednesday – 6:00-7:00 pm

Location: Ministry of Dance, Youth Performing Arts Center – Boerne

This dynamic combo class blends the grace of ballet with the rhythmic energy of tap, offering young dancers a well-rounded foundation in two essential styles. Students will explore expressive movement, musicality, and coordination through age-appropriate technique and choreography.

Ballet segments focus on posture, alignment, and fluidity, while tap introduces rhythm, timing, and percussive footwork—all in a supportive, creative environment that encourages confidence.

Course Objectives

By the end of the session, dancers will be able to:

1. Demonstrate foundational ballet positions and movements (plié, tendu, relevé, etc.)
2. Execute basic tap steps and rhythmic patterns (shuffle, flap, ball change)
3. Understand and apply musical counts and tempo changes
4. Improve balance, flexibility, and spatial awareness
5. Perform short ballet and tap combinations with clarity and expression
6. Build classroom etiquette, teamwork, and performance readiness

Dance Attire

• Ballet: Solid-colored leotard (any style), pink footed tights, pink ballet slippers with elastic
• Tap: Black tap shoes (preferably Mary Jane style with elastic or buckle), same leotard and tights
• Hair neatly secured away from the face in a bun or ponytail
• Optional: Ballet skirt or dance shorts (no loose clothing or jewelry)

Youth Hip-Hop

Ages: 6-10

Duration: 45 minutes

Wednesday – 7:00-7:45 pm

Location: Ministry of Dance, Youth Performing Arts Center – Boerne

High energy, bold moves, and a serious dose of fun—this upbeat class introduces young dancers to the world of hip hop in a kid-friendly, age-appropriate environment. Dancers learn rhythm, footwork, and freestyle basics through dynamic combinations and games that build both skill and confidence.

Rooted in groove and musicality, this class encourages self-expression and teamwork while supporting physical coordination, strength, and agility. It’s perfect for kids who love to move, bounce to a beat, and bring the energy to the dance floor.

Course Objectives

By the end of this class, dancers will:

1. Learn Foundational Hip Hop Techniques
   Execute age-appropriate moves such as isolations, footwork patterns, freezes, and beginner grooves with coordination and musical timing.
2. Build Strength and Agility
   Improve endurance, balance, and motor skills through energetic drills and full-body choreography.
3. Develop Musicality and Rhythm Awareness
   Connect movement to beats, lyrics, and tempo through call-and-response, layering, and guided freestyle.
4. Enhance Confidence and Stage Presence
   Learn short routines that promote creativity, showmanship, and performance skills.
5. Encourage Teamwork and Personal Expression
   Participate respectfully in class activities while also exploring individual style and movement interpretation.

Dance Attire

• Comfortable streetwear-style dance clothes (joggers, leggings, fitted t-shirt or tank top).
• Clean, indoor-only sneakers with laces or velcro closure (no light-up soles or sandals).
• Hair should be securely tied back and away from the face.
• No jewelry or loose accessories for safety.

Ballet Technique

Ages: 11+

Duration: 1 hour

Thursday – 5:15-6:15 pm

Location: Ministry of Dance, Youth Performing Arts Center – Boerne

This technique-focused class is designed to advance the precision, strength, and grace of dancers ages 11 and up. With an emphasis on classical ballet foundations, students will refine alignment, placement, and control through disciplined barre work, center exercises, and movement across the floor.

Dancers will be challenged both physically and artistically, gaining the technical clarity and expressive depth needed for performance, exams, or preparation for pointe work. This class nurtures strong work ethic, focus, and confidence in a supportive, structured environment.

Course Objectives

By the end of this class, dancers will:

1. Strengthen Core Ballet Foundations
   Demonstrate mastery of positions, pliés, tendus, dégagés, rond de jambe, and introductory adagio and allegro combinations.
2. Refine Alignment and Placement
   Improve turnout, balance, and posture through proper execution of barre and center exercises.
3. Develop Fluidity and Artistry
   Connect movement to music with dynamics, control, and emotional presence.
4. Enhance Strength, Flexibility, and Stamina
   Advance physical conditioning and body awareness through progressive ballet sequences and repetition.
5. Practice Etiquette and Discipline
   Follow ballet class structure with attentiveness, poise, and respect for both instructor and peers.

Dance Attire

• Girls: Black leotard, pink footed tights, pink canvas or leather ballet slippers. Ballet skirt optional.
• Boys: White fitted T-shirt or dance shirt, black dance shorts or leggings, black or white ballet slippers.
• Hair: Neatly secured in a bun or similar style.
• Extras: All shoes and personal items should be labeled. No jewelry during class for safety.

Leaps, Turns, and Tricks

Ages: 11+

Duration: 1 hour

Thursday – 6:15-7:15 pm

Location: Ministry of Dance, Youth Performing Arts Center – Boerne

Designed for intermediate to advanced dancers, this high-energy technique class focuses on the precision, power, and artistry behind dynamic movement. Students will refine their execution of leaps, turns, and acrobatic tricks through targeted drills, conditioning, and across-the-floor progressions. Emphasis is placed on proper alignment, core strength, and musicality to elevate performance quality and reduce injury risk. This class is ideal for dancers looking to enhance their skills for competition, team auditions, or stage choreography.

Course Objectives

By the end of this class, dancers will:

1. Execute a variety of leaps (jeté, switch leap, tilt jump) with height and control
2. Perform multiple-turn sequences (pirouettes, fouettés, turns in second) with consistency
3. Safely integrate tricks such as aerials, kip-ups, and illusions into choreography
4. Demonstrate improved flexibility, balance, and core strength
5. Apply proper spotting and alignment techniques for safe rotation
6. Build stamina and confidence through progressive combination

Dance Attire

• Solid-colored leotard or fitted dance top
• Black dance shorts or leggings (no loose clothing)
• Convertible or footless tights (tan or pink)
• Tan jazz shoes or half-sole lyrical shoes (as appropriate for flooring)
• Hair secured neatly in a bun or ponytail
• No jewelry; minimal accessories for safety

Hip-Hop

Ages: 11+

Duration: 45 minutes

Thursday – 7:15-8:15 pm

Location: Ministry of Dance, Youth Performing Arts Center – Boerne

This high-energy class dives into the fundamentals of hip hop dance with an emphasis on rhythm, style, and self-expression. Dancers ages 11 and up will explore foundational grooves, footwork, isolations, and freestyle elements that reflect the culture and creativity of hip hop.

Class includes warm-ups, across-the-floor drills, and choreography that strengthens coordination, confidence, and musicality. Dancers will develop both individual style and ensemble awareness while learning age-appropriate combinations that challenge the mind and body.

Course Objectives

By the end of this class, dancers will:

1. Master Foundational Hip Hop Vocabulary
   Learn and execute techniques such as grooves, footwork sequences, isolations, waves, and floorwork with precision and flow.
2. Improve Musicality and Timing
   Interpret beats, lyrics, and rhythm through body movement and dynamic choreography.
3. Strengthen Body Control and Agility
   Enhance stamina, coordination, and balance through progressive drills and across-the-floor movement.
4. Develop Freestyle and Creative Confidence
   Practice structured improvisation that supports expressive movement and individuality.
5. Build Performance Skills and Teamwork
   Rehearse routines that emphasize memory, stage presence, and group dynamics.

Dance Attire

• Comfortable, breathable streetwear-style clothing that allows freedom of movement (no jeans).
• Clean, indoor-only sneakers with secure laces or straps (no sandals or light-up shoes).
• Hair should be pulled back neatly and away from the face.
• No jewelry or loose accessories for safety.