K2Dance

Twirl’s dance program for students in kindergarten through second grade is your child’s happy place where they learn solid dance technique and leave class energized, confident, and eager to practice in the living room!

K2Dance offers kindergarten through second grade students:

• Leveled training so dancers are in classes with students of similar ages and skill levels.
• Class syllabi with benchmarks giving dancers a sense of accomplishment and confidence as they master dance skills.
• First and second grade students have performance opportunities through our Team Twirl performance group. Click here for more information.

2020-21 K2Dance Class Options

(Classes run from September 10, 2020 to June 9, 2021. Enrollment will remain open through January 2021.) 

BALLET/JAZZ I, II, and III– It’s the best of both worlds! In one hour, your child will begin with the classic technique of ballet and end with the fun and funky dance moves of jazz. Each dance form compliments the other as students gain a solid dance base and have tons of fun in the process. Level I (ages 5-6) is designed for kindergarteners and also first graders with no ballet/jazz dance experience. Ballet/Jazz II (ages 6-7) is for first graders with previous dance experience and also second graders with no dance training. Level III (ages 7+) is geared toward second graders who have studied dance (at Twirl or elsewhere) in the previous season.

Ballet/Jazz I (ages 5-6) Thursdays 5:30-6:20pm

Ballet/Jazz I (ages 5-6) Saturdays 9:10-10:00am

Ballet/Jazz II (ages 6-7) Mondays 4:30-5:20pm

Ballet/Jazz II (ages 6-7) Saturdays 9:00-9:50am

Ballet/Jazz III (ages 7+) Mondays 4:35-5:25pm

TAP/JAZZ I, II, AND III– (ages 5-7) What kid wouldn’t love to make noise with their feet and then bust a move to cool tunes? Tap, tap, tap to the music and then get moving with some awesome jazz dancing. Your child will have a great time learning both disciplines of dance in one class. Cool, fun, and action packed! Level I (ages 5-6) is designed for kindergarteners and also first graders with no tap/jazz dance experience. Tap/Jazz II (ages 6-7) is for first graders with previous dance experience and also second graders with no dance training. Level III (ages 7+) is geared toward second graders who have studied tap/jazz dance (at Twirl or elsewhere) in the previous season.

Tap/Jazz I (ages 5-6) Thursdays 4:35-5:25pm

Tap/Jazz I (ages 5-6) Saturdays 11:05-11:55am

Tap/Jazz II (ages 6-7) Wednesdays 4:40-5:30pm

Tap/Jazz II Thursdays 5:40-6:30pm

Tap/Jazz III Wednesdays 4:35-5:25pm

 

MUSICAL THEATRE DANCE Ia, Ib and Ic- (classes for ages 5-7) Your child who loves dancing and being on stage will thrive in this jazz-based class that focuses on dance styles found in Broadway musicals. Students not only learn dance technique, but also work on acting skills and performing with emotion and stage presence. Level Ia (ages 5-6) is designed for kindergarteners and also first graders with no jazz dance experience. Ib (ages 6-7) is for first graders with previous dance experience and also second graders with no dance training. Level Ic (ages 7+) is geared toward second graders who have studied dance (at Twirl or elsewhere) in the previous season.

Musical Theatre Dance Ia Tuesdays 4:40-5:30pm (ages 5-6)

Musical Theatre Dance Ib Tuesdays 4:30-5:20pm (ages 6-7)

Musical Theatre Dance Ic Tuesdays 5:30-6:20pm (ages 7+)

 

ACROBATICS I and II (ages 5-7 ) Bring out the mats and let’s get upside down! Students in level I focus on physical conditioning and agility as they learn handstands, cartwheels, walkovers, and other fun tumbling tricks. Students are challenged according to their individual skill level. Level II acrobats work on back handsprings, aerial cartwheels, and other more advanced acrobatic tricks as well as exercises to improve flexibility and strength. Having a solid and consistent back walkover is a required prerequisite for this class.

Acrobatics I (ages 7+) Mondays 5:30-6:20pm

Acrobatics I (ages 5-7) Thursdays 4:30-5:20pm

Acrobatics II* (ages 7+) Thursdays 7:30-8:30pm

Acrobatics II* (ages 7+) Saturdays 11:00-12:00pm

*Students enrolled in Acrobatics II are required to have mastered a consistent back walkover.

 

TEAM TWIRL PERFORMANCE GROUP (ages 6-7) Team Twirl is a performance group that gives Twirl dancers more opportunities to have a positive presence in the community though public performances (not dance competitions). Team Twirl I dancers ages 6 to 7 (first and second graders) are required to take at least two classes a week including at least one technique class (Ballet/Jazz, Tap/Jazz, or Musical Theatre Dance) plus Team Twirl I. The Team Twirl I class includes dance technique and learning choreography for these performances. To learn more about Team Twirl click here.

Team Twirl I (ages 6-7) Wednesdays 5:40-6:30pm