RECREATIONAL
Dance for the love of dance at The Pennsylvania Dance Company! Our recreational program offers the highest quality of dance education for those looking to participate in classes throughout the year. Both beginners and experienced dancers ages 2 to 18 can benefit from being enrolled in recreational classes. All dancers in recreational classes are welcome to perform in our annual spring recital and participate in community events like the Labor Day parade.
STYLES OFFERED
BALLET
foundation of all dance
Our Ballet classes are structured to encourage proper technique, correct alignment, articulate feet, and strength throughout the body. Our instructors hold certifications in various Ballet programs and teach a compilation of styles including French, Vaganova, The Royal Academy of Dance (English), and the Balanchine method (American).
POINTE
stay on your toes
Pointe technique is a part of classical Ballet in which a dancer supports all their body weight on the tips of fully extended feet within Pointe shoes.
We invite our students to participate in Pointe classes beginning around age 12 to minimize the risk of injury and ensure their ankles and feet are strong.
TAP
make music with your feet
Tap is characterized by using Tap shoes to create a beat of their own when struck against the floor. Our upbeat Tap classes are music-driven and designed to challenge and inspire our students. By incorporating several styles of Tap techniques including Hoofing, Classical, Broadway, and Rhythm Tap into our lessons, our Tap dancers are well versed in every aspect of the art.
JAZZ
style meets skill
By definition, Jazz dance is a form of dance that combines both African and European dance styles; the high-energy style has a liveliness that sets it apart from more traditional forms of dance. Our Jazz classes combine classic techniques with commercial dance style to create a well-rounded and engaging Jazz dance education!
HIP HOP
from street to studio
Hip Hop dance is an umbrella term for a street dance form that evolved from Hip Hop music and culture. In our Hip Hop classes, dancers will learn the basic techniques of the following sub-styles of Hip Hop: Break Dancing, Popping and Locking, and House. Dancers have fun learning this upbeat, diverse, and popular style of dance!
ACROBATICS
more than flips and tricks
We are proud to be an Acrobatics Arts affiliated studio! Our three class levels (Beginner, Intermediate, and Advanced) are divided by ability. In addition to cardio, which is done at the beginning of every class, each Acro class includes stretching, strengthening, balancing, limbering, and tumbling.
MUSICAL THEATER
be a triple threat
Musical Theater dancing is rooted in the diverse history of Broadway musicals. Learn what it takes to be a Broadway star by combining the techniques of dancing, acting, and singing with the background of past and present Broadway shows in this fun and exciting class!
CONTEMPORARY
dance your heart out
Contemporary dance includes a fusion of Ballet and Modern techniques. Focusing on the contract and release of the body and the unpredictable changes in rhythm, speed, and direction, Contemporary dancers express emotion through stylized movement and breath.
Classes in this style are offered for dancers ages 8 and older. All students who are interested in taking Contemporary must also be enrolled in Ballet.
2023–2024
SCHEDULE
STUDIO A
STUDIO B
STUDIO C
BROADWAY BABIES II
5:00–5:45 / OB
MINI BALLET
5:45–6:30 / IG
MINI JAZZ
6:30–7:00 / OB
BROADWAY BABIES I
4:30–5:15 / JW
MINI TAP
5:15–5:45 / JW
INTERMEDIATE ACRO
5:45–6:30 / JW
SENIOR BALLET
6:30–7:30 / JW
JUNIOR/SENIOR CONTEMPORARY
7:30–8:00 / OB
JUNIOR/SENIOR JAZZ
8:00–8:45 / OB
Teachers: Olivia Barner (OB), Irene Grabowski (IG), Jessica Wellington (JW)
ADULT CLASSES
Dancing isn’t just for the kids! It’s a great way to express yourself, move your body, and get out of your comfort zone at any age. We offer adult dance lessons, classes, and recital performance opportunities in a variety of styles by request.
Interested in giving it a try? Reach out and let us know!