Ballet, Jazz, Tap, Irish Step, Modern, Pilates and Music’n Motion.

We offer quality classes, with personal attention given to all students and an emphasis on body placement and technique. The joy of dancing is for professionals and amateurs alike. The discipline, grace, coordination, and feeling of accomplishment benefit the body and the mind of students of all ages—the self-confidence acquired lasts a lifetime.

Students are placed in classes according to their ability, age, attitude, and achievement. We use a graded system of body placement and technique that monitors progress properly. Students are advanced as their progress requires and are not held back because of age or size. The student unable to keep up with the class will be reassigned to a more suitable class for their ability. Class length increases as a student’s age, interest, vocabulary, and ability develop.

Students are expected to come to class prepared to dance. This means dressing appropriately in their black leotard, proper tights, and correct shoes. A students hair must be pulled back into a neat and secure bun. An unprepared Student is considered to disrespect the teacher, the art, and the rest of the class. Correct dance attire and grooming are as much a part of dance education as learning the steps and techniques. The dress code will be strictly enforced. The dance center holds the right not to allow students to enter class if he or she is not correctly attired from head to toe. (see New Season information for our dress code)

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    This 45 minute class blends your dancers imagination with movement and the underlying principles of dance. With imaginations fully engaged, preschoolers use scarves, bean bags, ribbons and more as they are introduced to dance elements and movement fundamentals. Children also work on body control, listening skills, balance and coordination.

    Dancers will enjoy a ½ hour of each genre. Dancers will learn basic ballet and tap movements in a positive and fun environment. Proper technique is taught through creative dances and imagination.

    Dancers will have a ½ hour Ballet class followed by a ½ hour Jazz class. Dancers will learn ballet technique with proper ballet vocabulary and be introduced to basic jazz technique and vocabulary. In each genre dancers will have a warmup followed by center floor work and across the floor.

    A a style of dance that combines classical dance technique with fluid acrobatic movements. It is very physically demanding and requires strength, control and flexibility. It is important to note that Acro-Dance is not the same as Gymnastics and there is a need to teach Acro skills differently than Gymnastic skills. Dance training is essential for Acro-Dance. In Gymnastics training, dance is secondary but in Acro-Dance, skills are expected to seamlessly be incorporated in dance. That is why we require that students take either Ballet, Jazz in addition to Acro-Dance. We include turns, jumps and leaps and mainly contemporary technique in Acro-Dance. This style is performed on a hard floor without mats (we use mats in training for skills to be done without) Advance acro students are required to be taking dance classes as well. *Acro students are required to be enrolled in a dance class.

    Acro Tots is a great introduction to the acrobatic Arts syllabus for preschoolers. Classes teach the basics of flexibility, strength, balancing, limbering and tumbling in a fun safe environment.

    Dancers will have a ½ hour of each genre. Each genre will consist of a warm up followed by center floor and across the floor movement. Proper technique and vocabulary will be taught in these classes.

    Our Ballet program is designed to teach the ballet basics plus other hand eye coordination and motor skills with intense focus on technique, combinations, stamina and strength. The Dance center teaches Cecchetti Ballet technique.

    Contemporary dance borrows from ballet, jazz, social dances, and many modern dance techniques of the 20th century. Contemporary dance encourages dancers to be versatile in their expressions, being able to portray a wide array of movement styles and emotion. It focuses on spatial and body awareness, use of body weight, floor work, leaps, turns, efficiency of muscle usage, and safe body alignment. *Ballet is a requirement to take this class

    Hip–Hop dance refers to street dance styles primarily performed to hip–hop music or that have evolved as part of hip–hop culture. It includes a wide range of styles primarily breaking which was created in the 1970s and made popular by dance crews in the United States.

    A form that showcases a dancer’s originality. All jazz dancers interpret and execute moves and steps in their own way. This type of dancing consists of fancy footwork, big leaps, and quick turns. To excel in jazz, dancers need a strong background in ballet, as it encourages grace and balance. *Some of our higher level classes require a student to be enrolled in ballet to take this class

    Lyrical dance is a style that combines ballet and jazz dancing techniques. It is performed to music with lyrics so that it inspires expression of strong emotions the choreographer feels from the lyrics of the song. This style concentrates on an individual approach and expressiveness of such emotions as love, joy, hurt, or anger. It does not concentrate on the dancer’s precision of movement. *Dancers are required to be enrolled in Ballet to take this class.

    Musical Theater dance is a theatrical dance style that includes dancing and acting to songs from Broadway musicals. Students will learn the basics of acting, character development while dancing, and using movement to tell a story.

    A style of dance in which a dancer wearing shoes fitted with heel and toe taps sounds out audible beats by rhythmically striking the floor or any other hard surface.

    These classes are for dancers who would like to pursue dance as a sport. Dancers compete routines in local competitions regionally and nationally. For more information contact Ms Michelle. Dancers are required to be enrolled in specific classes to participate.

    The dance center is partnered with CLI studios. CLi are online classes with some of the biggest names in the dance industry including “Twitch”, Teddy Florence, Katherine McCormack…. keep your eyes open for master classes. Students wanting to add some classes at home can purchase a yearly membership thru the studio.

    Dress Code and Hair

    Correct dance attire and proper grooming are as much a part of dance education as learning the steps and technique.

    Dress Code:

    The dress code will be strictly enforced. The dance center holds the right not to allow a dancer into class if not properly attired and groomed.

    All Dancers:

    • Hair
      • Creative movement, combo classes, Ballet, Jazz technique, Tap, Contemporary, Lyrical, Musical Theater: hair in a secure, neat tight bun. A bun that does not need to be redone.
      • Hip Hop, Irish Step & Acro – A neat tight ponytail must be braided.
      • A headband to hold loose hair off their face is recommended.
      • It is crucial during these times that dancers are not touching their faces. Proper hair will help keep dancers from touching their faces. Please keep your hair neat and tight.
    • Jewelry—Remove necklaces and bracelets, and avoid hanging dangling earrings and hoops. Small stud earrings are acceptable.
    • Black leggings tight to the ankle can be worn instead of tights in all classes except Ballet. Leggings should not have any other colors or large writing on them. DCDC black leggings are available for sale in the lobby.
    • Black bike shorts can be worn in all classes except ballet. Transition or stirrup Tights must be worn underneath shorts.
    • Dance Bag—All dancers need a dance bag big enough to hold their belongings, including their outside shoes, when they come into the studio.
    • No half-shirts with belly buttons showing allowed.
    • There are no bare legs in the studio.
    • Do not wear dance shoes outside at all.
    • Parents of teenage girls – low-cut leotards are not allowed in class – all cleavage should be covered.
    • Bras should be nude color or black

    What to Wear to Class

    Creative Movement classes:
    CM I – Light pink leotard, pink footed tights, and *pink leather Ballet slipper
    CM II – Ballet/Tap – Light pink leotard, pink footed tights, *pink leather Ballet slipper, white tap shoes
    CM III – Ballet/Jazz – Light pink leotard, pink transition tights, pink Leather Ballet slipper, bare feet for jazz

    *Ballet Slipper – Bloch Giselle SO492G – pink with no ties | Bloch Dansoft SO205G – pink with ties

    The leotard color is pale/light pink. It may have an attached short ballet skirt (it should not exceed mid-thigh). Please do not put excessive designs on the front. Parents, please avoid any big tutu attached—children can not see their feet.

    Tumble Tots – Pink leotard (no attached skirt) of any kind with black bike shorts or black leggings, bare feet

    Ballet / Jazz / Tap (Monday 4-5:30) – Pink leotard (no attached skirts or skirts of any kind), pink transition tights, Pink leather ballet slippers, tan buckle tap shoes # SO302, Bloch tan jazz shoe S401

    Ballet – All 45-90 minute classes – black leotard, pink transition tights, pink split sole leather ballet slippers Dansoft #SO258L

    Contemporary / Lyrical – all classes black leotard, tan transition tights or plain black leggings to the ankle, ½ sole slipper Capezio HO65

    Hip-Hop—Black leggings to the ankle, a t-shirt, and black Balera B190 hip-hop sneakers can be ordered directly through Dancewearsolutions.com in sizes 2-12. Please pay attention to size recommendations. These shoes are not available at WOW Dancewear.

    Tap – Black leotard, tan transitions tights or plain black leggings to the ankle, black Tap shoes – Bloch style # SO321L or SO361L Black Tap Shoes – all 45-60 minute tap classes use these. (students can wear current shoes until they grow out of them) (Creative movement classes do not get these black shoes) (Creative movement classes do not get these black shoes)

    Acro – Black leotard, plain black leggings to the ankle, Bare feet

    Boys – All classes – Black gym pants, white t-shirt, black ballet slippers, black jazz shoes S401, black tap shoes SO321L or SO 361L

    Where to purchase dancewear:
    DCDC Dancewear: Black leggings, shorts, and shirts with our logo are available. These apparel items can be worn in particular classes. Leggings and shorts can be worn in all classes except Ballet.

    WOW Dancewear

    771 Southbridge Street,
    Auburn, MA 01501 | 508-832-7600
    Wowdancewear.com
    Call before going for up-to-date hours.

    Pink – Any light/ theatrical pink color with the correct foot style.
    Tan Tights – any tan color that matches skin tone – So Danca – Capezio

    Missed classes, School Closings, and Weather Cancellations

    Students can make up MISSED CLASSES with the instructor within 30 days. If there is to be an extended series of absences, be certain to alert the Dance Center in writing.

    We follow the Northboro Public School schedule regarding snow cancellations. We will be closed when Nothboro schools cancel because of inclement weather. We are closed if there is an early release because of inclement weather. Parents should check their email for alerts. There will be no refunds or credits for missed classes due to weather cancellations

    SCHOOL CLOSINGS...The Dance Center does not follow the public school calendar regarding holidays. We are open most Monday holidays. The Dance Center will be CLOSED on the following dates only:

    • Halloween closed Thursday, October 31st,2024
    • Thanksgiving – Wed Nov 27th  – Nov 30th 2024
    • Holiday Break – December 23rd, 2024 – January 1st, 2025 reopening Thursday, January 2nd, 2025
    • February Vacation – Feb 17th, 2025 – Feb 21st, 2025
    • April Vacation – April 21st, 2025 – April 25th, 2025
    • Closed Memorial Day weekend Saturday, May 24th, 2025