PRESCHOOL PROGRAMS
Our Specialized Preschool Program is for ages 2-5yrs old and our Specialized KinderDance Program is for ages 5-6yrs. Our Professional Curriculum has been developed by years of experience and is backed by our staffs education and continued professional development. We will develop your child’s imagination and creativity, independence and self confidence by exploring the Movement Frameworks with fun music, props and activities. The Dance Factory is a welcoming and safe space where your student will find the JOY in dance class while making friends and building self confidence and independence! How cool is that!?
Our Preschool and KinderDance Program is where young children experience dance class for the first time and learn what it is! Everything is a new experience in these classes! Our classes introduce gross motor skills and social skills and help with emotional and cognitive development.
Class Choices Are:
Preschool Combo: An introduction to age appropriate, basic ballet, tap and jazz concepts. The basics of tap will introduce fine motor skills and musicality, while ballet will open their imaginations with fun props and engaging activities. This class also introduces concepts of Musical Theater as we explore storytelling and themes through music and song. They will get to listen to some of their favorite age appropriate music too! Classes are Progressive so they build on each other and also include repetition. This helps build confidence and keep kids engaged! Students will need tap shoes and ballet shoes and any style of dance/active wear.
Acrobatics: We are proud to be an Acrobatic Arts Certified Studio where we follow the Professionally Developed Preschool Program. This curriculum develops flexibility, strength, balance and introduces tumbling! Students are introduced to the fact that AcroDance combines Acro skills with the artistry of dance. Bare feet and any type of dance/ active wear is welcome.
KINDERDANCE PROGRAM
Our KinderDance Program is specially designed for young children. During our classes our educated and experienced staff will follow our Professionally Developed Curriculum to explore movement foundations while dancers make friends, build confidence and independence and experience happiness in motion. Your Neighborhood Dance School will cultivate a child’s imagination in a safe, nurturing environment. They will also experience new dance concepts and start to see where their dreams can lead them!
There are so many benefits to our KinderDance Program Important life skills are introduced such as
- being kind and accepting of others
- being part of a group
- taking turns, working together
- building communication skills and
- learning to focus
and be goal oriented. We’ve got 19 years of experience and continue to participate in professional development to be sure we are providing our young students with a high quality learning environment.
Acrobatics: We are proud to be an Acrobatic Arts Certified Studio where we follow the Professionally Developed Preschool Program. This curriculum develops flexibility, strength, balance and introduces tumbling! Students are introduced to the fact that AcroDance combines Acro skills with the artistry of dance. Bare feet and any type of dance/ active wear is welcome.
KinderCombo: A continued introduction to age appropriate, ballet, tap and jazz concepts. Tap will introduce fine motor skills and musicality, while ballet will open their imaginations with fun props and engaging activities. This class also introduces concepts of Musical Theater as we explore storytelling and themes through music and song. They will get to listen to some of their favorite age appropriate music too! Classes are Progressive so they build on each other and also include repetition. This helps build confidence and keep kids engaged! Students will need tap shoes and ballet shoes and any style of dance/active wear.
Kinder Ballet: For children who solely want to focus on Ballet, our Kinder Ballet class introduces Ballet Basics in an age appropriate level and speed. Let your child’s imagination soar as they get to dance with tutu’s, tiara’s and more! Follow fairy pathways and take imaginary journeys as the foundation of Ballet is introduced! Pink Ballet shoes are needed and any style dancewear/active wear works!
INTRO TO THE CLASSICS AGES 7-10
Our Intro to the Classics is specifically geared towards the young dancer. Your child will gain leadership skills and confidence while our experienced staff guides them through our Professionally Developed Curriculum that is specialized for ages 7-10yrs old. Life skills such as teamwork, dedication and commitment are focused on. Young dancers will be challenged to learn new skills and develop their dance technique. We will inspire your child to start to achieve their dreams!
Class Choices:
Acrobatics: Acro focuses on Flexibility, Balance, Strength, Limbering and Tumbling. Some key elements are splits, head stands, bridges, forward rolls and cartwheels. We are proud to say we are an Acrobatic Arts Certified Studio with Acrobatic Arts Certified Teachers and we follow the Acrobatic Arts Professional Curriculum.
Ballet- Ballet is an amazing foundation for all forms of dance. It helps to develop posture, fluidity, stamina, strength and grace. Classes incorporate barre work to learn balance and body placement. Center work is introduced as students learn correct ballet technique. Adagio (slow and controlled) and Allegro (quick and upbeat) combinations are introduced as well. Class wraps up with progressions across the floor and a reverence (bow).
Contemporary- Contemporary is an expressive style of dance that combines elements of ballet and jazz. Contemporary dancers strive to connect the mind and body, it uses music and movement to evoke feeling and emotion. Students personal expression is encouraged.
Hip Hop- Hip Hop is a range of street dance styles primarily to Hip Hop music. This type of dance has evolved out of Hip Hop culture. It’s influenced by a wide range of styles and made popular by dance crews and media. It is an exciting and evolving form of dance and new trends are constantly being created!
Irish Step- Irish Step is a style of performance dance with its roots in traditional Irish Dance. It is generalized by a stiff upper body and quick precise footwork. We focus on soft shoe and use black ballet shoes.
Jazz- Jazz dancers have an effortless balance of uniformity and personality. Jazz is fun and flashy and full of tricks, turns and jumps. It's often influenced by popular music and current trends and pop culture. Music and choreography used in our Jazz classes is always age appropriate and exciting!
Tap- Tap is an exciting, intricate, percussive form of dance. Tap dancers use a special shoe with metal on the bottom to strike the floor. There is a strong mind body connection as students will learn to recognize patterns. Our Tap Classes focus on Tap Technique, Music Theory, Dance History, Improvisation and Practical Application.
THE CLASSICS AGES 11-12
A special Program for our Young Teens that will cultivate your child’s excitement for dance as they continue to be challenged and grow. As students continue to study their dance technique in class, we will celebrate their achievements as a classroom and dance family. They will also learn important life skills such as accountability and time management skills. Confidence and the love of dance will build as we build tomorrows leaders!
Class Choices:
Acrobatics: Acro focuses on Flexibility, Balance, Strength, Limbering and Tumbling. Some key elements are splits, head stands, bridges, forward rolls and cartwheels. We are proud to say we are an Acrobatic Arts Certified Studio with Acrobatic Arts Certified Teachers and we follow the Acrobatic Arts Professional Curriculum.
Ballet- Ballet is an amazing foundation for all forms of dance. It helps to develop posture, fluidity, stamina, strength and grace. Classes incorporate barre work to learn balance and body placement. Center work is introduced as students learn correct ballet technique. Adagio (slow and controlled) and Allegro (quick and upbeat) combinations are introduced as well. Class wraps up with progressions across the floor and a reverence (bow).
Contemporary- Contemporary is an expressive style of dance that combines elements of ballet and jazz. Contemporary dancers strive to connect the mind and body, it uses music and movement to evoke feeling and emotion. Students personal expression is encouraged.
Hip Hop- Hip Hop is a range of street dance styles primarily to Hip Hop music. This type of dance has evolved out of Hip Hop culture. It’s influenced by a wide range of styles and made popular by dance crews and media. It is an exciting and evolving form of dance and new trends are constantly being created!
Irish Step- Irish Step is a style of performance dance with its roots in traditional Irish Dance. It is generalized by a stiff upper body and quick precise footwork. We focus on soft shoe and use black ballet shoes.
Jazz- Jazz dancers have an effortless balance of uniformity and personality. Jazz is fun and flashy and full of tricks, turns and jumps. It's often influenced by popular music and current trends and pop culture. Music and choreography used in our Jazz classes is always age appropriate and exciting!
Tap- Tap is an exciting, intricate, percussive form of dance. Tap dancers use a special shoe with metal on the bottom to strike the floor. There is a strong mind body connection as students will learn to recognize patterns. Our Tap Classes focus on Tap Technique, Music Theory, Dance History, Improvisation and Practical Application.
THE CLASSICS AGES 14-18
Alongside our Professional Curriculum and Progressive Level Classes, our educated and experience staff will prepare Teens for life beyond the dance studio. A foundation of a strong work ethic will show students that they can dream, believe and achieve their hearts desires! Decision making and problem solving, creative and critical thinking, communication skills and self awareness and empathy will be connected to their dance training.
Class Choices:
Acrobatics: Acro focuses on Flexibility, Balance, Strength, Limbering and Tumbling. Some key elements are splits, head stands, bridges, forward rolls and cartwheels. We are proud to say we are an Acrobatic Arts Certified Studio with Acrobatic Arts Certified Teachers and we follow the Acrobatic Arts Professional Curriculum.
Ballet- Ballet is an amazing foundation for all forms of dance. It helps to develop posture, fluidity, stamina, strength and grace. Classes incorporate barre work to learn balance and body placement. Center work is introduced as students learn correct ballet technique. Adagio (slow and controlled) and Allegro (quick and upbeat) combinations are introduced as well. Class wraps up with progressions across the floor and a reverence (bow).
Contemporary- Contemporary is an expressive style of dance that combines elements of ballet and jazz. Contemporary dancers strive to connect the mind and body, it uses music and movement to evoke feeling and emotion. Students personal expression is encouraged.
Hip Hop- Hip Hop is a range of street dance styles primarily to Hip Hop music. This type of dance has evolved out of Hip Hop culture. It’s influenced by a wide range of styles and made popular by dance crews and media. It is an exciting and evolving form of dance and new trends are constantly being created!
Irish Step- Irish Step is a style of performance dance with its roots in traditional Irish Dance. It is generalized by a stiff upper body and quick precise footwork. We focus on soft shoe and use black ballet shoes.
Jazz- Jazz dancers have an effortless balance of uniformity and personality. Jazz is fun and flashy and full of tricks, turns and jumps. It's often influenced by popular music and current trends and pop culture. Music and choreography used in our Jazz classes is always age appropriate and exciting!
Tap- Tap is an exciting, intricate, percussive form of dance. Tap dancers use a special shoe with metal on the bottom to strike the floor. There is a strong mind body connection as students will learn to recognize patterns. Our Tap Classes focus on Tap Technique, Music Theory, Dance History, Improvisation and Practical Application.
Advanced Placement Program
Are you looking for more than the classics in a recreational class for personal growth? We offer an Advanced Placement Program for students who wish to study dance more seriously. We have additional opportunities to learn such as Additional Technique Classes, Placement Exams, Workshops and Guest Teachers. Our Advanced Placement Students study Dance Appreciation, Dance History and Practical Application. We even have In Studio Mock Auditions and Competitions to prepare our students for dance life outside of the studio and beyond! We also provide additional performance opportunities, the chance to attend dance conventions and competitions. We even have a Teacher Assistant Training Program and a College Preparation Program! Our staff is continuously working on their craft, continuing to study and participate in professional development to stay up to date with current trends and provide more for our students. Our goal is to have each student develop and fulfill their dreams and prepare them for a lifetime of enjoying dance! Call the studio (508) 222-0207 for more information!
Advanced Placement students are expected to dance during our summer session, participate in studio learning experiences and attend additional rehearsals as needed for upcoming events.
Returning and Potentially New Advanced Placement students are required to audition each summer for the upcoming school year. For more information call the school (508) 222-0207
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WE’RE READY WHEN YOU ARE!
The Dance Factory is a first time friendly dance school! We love it when students come to us for a first time independent activity. Our staff is educated, experienced and empathetic. They are experts in working with children and welcome new students with happiness and energy. We promise to make your child’s first steps into the dance studio easy and enjoyable!
LETS DANCE!!
Taking the first step is easy and quick!
You’ve already gotten to know a little bit about us, now we want to hear from YOU! We want to know what you are looking for in a dance school so we can show you why we’re outstanding! Our educated and experienced staff will give you some choices on what we think the best options for classes would be and based on that knowledge we will help you pick the class that will be your perfect fit!