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Youth dance Programs

Meet Our Youth Team!
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Program Overview

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DSC TOTS (Ages 3–4)

Our tiniest dancers step into the world of movement with joy and imagination. This class introduces rhythm, spatial awareness, and body basics in a playful, nurturing space designed to build confidence and spark creativity. The technique focus at this stage is ballet and modern fundamentals.


Class: Creative Movement / When: Friday / Time: 6-6:45pm

Sessions: Fall: October 9 - December 11; Spring: January 8 - April 30

Parents love: Seeing little ones build focus, balance, and confidence.

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DSC kids (Ages 5-6)

DG Kids continue to explore creative movement while learning more structured dance techniques like Modern. With a focus on storytelling, rhythm, and teamwork, this class helps young dancers grow in focus and expression while having tons of fun.


Class: Creative Movement/ When: Fridays/ Time: 6-7pm

Sessions: Fall: October 9 — December 11; Spring: January 8 - April 30

Parents love: Seeing their child build confidence, make friends, develop new skills, and grow into a more expressive, independent mover.

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DSC Junior Company - Team FLEX (Ages 7–9)

This is the level where dancers begin to hone their dance technique, musicality, and discipline while still having space for creativity and exploration. It's a great fit for dancers growing in both confidence and commitment. Team Flex dancers take two classes each Saturday with an option of adding a third on Friday to deepen their learnings.


Class: Modern & Hiphop / When: Fridays Time: 6:45-8pm AND Saturdays Time 9-12pm 


Class Sessions: Fall: October 3 - December 11; Spring: January 9 - May 1

Final Performances: Fall: Dec 19; Spring: May 2 - Jazz Fest!

Parents love: Seeing their dancer build technical skill, confidence, discipline, and creative agency—while learning to move with intention, curiosity, and their own unique voice.

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Five young girls performing a dance routine on a wooden stage, wearing black shirts and red skirts, with a space-themed wall decoration behind them. One girl in the center is smiling with arms raised, while others pose in various ballet positions.

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Team pointe (Ages 10-13)

These classes offer a deeper dive into dance training while keeping the energy, connection, and cultural grounding that make our programs unique. Dancers explore storytelling, technique, and performance with more intentionality. Team Pointe dancers take two classes each Saturday


Class: Modern & Hiphop / When: Fridays Time: 6:45-8pm AND Saturdays Time 9-12pm 


Class Sessions: Fall: October 3 - December 11; Spring: January 9 - May 1

Final Performances: Fall: Dec 19; Spring: May 2 - Jazz Fest!

Parents love: Seeing growth in commitment, creativity, and performance presence.

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MINI MOVERS CAMP for ages 3-6

Two energetic classes everyday in Hip Hop and Creative Movement designed to spark imagination, confidence, and a love for dance in our youngest movers

JUNIORS PERFORMANCE CAMP for ages 7-12

Four dynamic classes daily, providing in-depth study with elite instructors. Campers will sharpen skills in choreography, freestyle, performance and gain valuable experience and growing as young artists.

Class Sessions: Mini-Movers: June 8-19; Juniors: July 7-31

youth programs team

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Dg Tots

A young woman with short curly black hair wearing a blue headscarf, green earrings, and a T-shirt with a 'Dancing on the Grounds' logo. She is smiling and making a heart shape with her hands.

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Dg kids + team flex modern

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team flex
hip hop

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team pointe hip hop

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team pointe modern

Youth Registration

HOW TO SIGN UP YOUR CHILD:

STEP 1 : READ THE program information AND COMPLETE OUR ONLINE REGISTRATION FORM

PROGRAM INFORMATION

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STEP 2 : Visit Mindbody and make your first payment TO complete REGISTERing YOUR MOVER!

Registration opens Sept 4

Scholarships are dependent on Pay it Forward* At this time there are no scholarships.

Note:  Registration is not complete until your registration fee, first payment, and registration form have all been submitted. After you complete registration and payment, a Dancing Grounds representative will reach out.

Questions Contact : Program Director chanice@dancingrounds.org