Link to Summer Schedule

Open Level Ballet Classes
Tuesdays & Thursdays 5:30 - 7:30
June 10th - August 14th. 
$10/class    drop-ins welcome

Ballet I-VI: Ages 13 - Adult

DTF offers a full Ballet program for the beginner to advanced dancer following traditional Ballet structure and dress codes. Beginning at barre with exercises designed for proper technique fundamental to all areas of dance, emphasis is on correct articulation of the body, injury prevention, strength and stamina. Progressing to center the dancer is additionally challenged with choreography incorporating balance, flexibility, and performance quality.

Pointe, Variations, Partnering: Advanced Dancers

For students ready for work "en pointe", enrollment in this advanced portion of DTF's Ballet program is by instructor approval.

Lyrical Jazz: Ages 13 - Adult

A form of Jazz that utilizes the students ability to translate lyrics into dance. Lyrical jazz can be a very powerful experience, connecting emotion with movement.

Hip Hop: Ages 13-Adult

A form of Jazz, Hip Hop is a on the cutting edge of dance. Emphasizing quick articulations and isolation of the body, Hip Hop is an exciting, stylized dance popular with young adults.

Tap / Clogging : Ages 13-Adult

Tap and Clogging expand a dancers' development of syncopated rhythm, musicality, improvisation, speed and coordination.

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Discovery Division age 3-4, 5-6, 7-8

  Intro to Dance: Ages 3-4

An introduction to dance for the youngest dancers. Students learn through fun dance movements the concepts of counting, isolating body parts, balance, stretching, basic dance positions of the arms and feet, basic choreography while developing and increased attention and retention.

Pre Ballet: Ages 6-8

Introducing basic ballet class structure, body positions, Ballet terminology, musicality and choreography in a fun yet structured environment. Students learn dance etiquette where respect for the art of ballet, themselves, classmates and instructors is emphasized.

  Tap/Jazz: Ages 5-7

This combination class offers young dancers introduction to basic techniques in Tap and Jazz. This class is designed to increase musicality, rhythm and coordination.

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Junior Division age 9-12

Hip Hop: 8-12

A form of Jazz, Hip Hop is a on the cutting edge of dance. Emphasizing quick articulations and isolation of the body, Hip Hop is an exciting, stylized dance popular with young adults.

Tap/Clogging: Ages 8-12

Tap and Clogging expand a dancers' development of syncopated rhythm, musicality, improvisation, speed and coordination.

Musical Theatre: Ages 8-12

Musical Theatre combines dance with acting and singing. Multi tasking and adaptability are just a few of the skills developed in this fun class.

Highland : Ages 7-Adult

Presented at a Beginning level and families are welcome. Whether Scottish in heritage or just love bagpipes, Highland dance is a fun way to be exposed to traditional Scottish dance while getting an incredible cardiovascular workout.