DOTS Classes
Dance on the Square offers a variety of classes to fit the needs and development of your individual dancer. Explore creativity through movement, dance, and theater while building confidence on the stage!
What we are providing
DOTS works to develop dancers through our progressional level system. Dancers can start as tiny as 6 months old in our Bouncing Babies baby wearing class and can progress all the way up through our fabulous Lady DOTS adult hiphop group.
Dance
Sing
Create
Grow
Bouncing Babies
Why should the kids have all the fun? Bouncing Babies is a fun and inclusive dance class for adults and their babies 8 weeks through 18 months to come together on the dance floor. A chance to have fun and get active, while dancing to some awesome tunes and making friends with other parents in your community! Bring along your sling/carrier for 30 minutes of dancing, followed by 15 minutes of stretching and socializing.
Mini Movers & Saturday Shakers
Ages 18 months to 2 1/2. This Grown-Up and Dancer class has an emphasis on creative movement and provides our tiniest dancers with their first introduction to dance. Caregivers and dancers will work together to understand how the body moves, and the fun we can have with it!
Preschool Grooves & Boppin' Tots
Ages 2.5 - 3.5. Preschool Grooves is the perfect bridge class to prepare dancers for Combo. While parents/caregivers are present and participate during the class, dancers begin to take a more independent approach. The class focuses on basic ballet steps and creative movement through fun, interactive props and music.
Ballet/Tap Combo
Ages 3 - 5. This one hour class invites dancers to learn basic ballet and tap technique through creative movement exercises, structured instruction, games and interactive choreography.
Level 1
"Ballet, Jazz/HipHop, and Tap" Level I is designed for dancers, typically ages 5 - 6.5, who are prepared for 90 minutes of technical instruction developed through games, technique and choreography. Dancers will enjoy 30 minutes of instruction in each discipline providing the opportunity to grow as a well rounded dancer.
Level 2
"Ballet, Jazz/HipHop, and Tap" Level II is designed for those dancers, typically ages 7 and older, who are looking to grow as a dancer, focusing on new and exciting ways to bring their technique to their choreography. Dancers will enjoy 30 minutes of instruction in each discipline during the 90 minute class, providing the opportunity to grow as a well rounded dancer.
Levels 3-5
"Ballet, Jazz/HipHop, and Tap" Levels III - V are designed for dancers who have been dancing for 2.5 years or higher, and are prepared for a more technical instruction style. Dancers will enjoy 30 minutes of instruction in each discipline during the 90 minute class, providing the opportunity to grow as a well rounded dancer.
Broadway Bound
Broadway Bound! Calling all Charm City actors! We are excited to reintroduce our Broadway Bound class where students will not only learn the ins and outs of musical theater, they will work throughout our 20 week session to prepare a full Broadway Jr. production - Frozen! Broadway Bound is open to students in 1st grade and up.
Why is dance and movement education important?
