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.
2021-22 K2Dance Class Options
Classes run from September 9, 2021 to June 8, 2022. Registration for the 2021-22 season will open on May 3, 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) Mondays 4:30-5:30pm
Ballet/Jazz I (ages 5-6) Wednesdays 4:30-5:30pm
Ballet/Jazz I (ages 5-6) Saturdays 10:00-11:00am
Ballet/Jazz II (ages 6-7) Thursdays 5:30-6:30pm
Ballet/Jazz II (ages 6-7) Saturdays 9:00-10:00am
Ballet/Jazz III (ages 7+) Mondays 4:30-5:30pm
Ballet/Jazz III (ages 7+) Saturdays 9:00-10:00am
Cannot say enough about this amazing studio! Sam and Amy are welcoming, professional and know every kid by name. They genuinely care about their students and it shows.
-Rebekah
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) Tuesdays 5:30-6:30pm
Tap/Jazz I (ages 5-6) Saturdays 11:00-12:00pm
Tap/Jazz II (ages 6-7) Mondays 5:30-6:30pm
Tap/Jazz III Wednesdays 4:30-5:30pm
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 Thursdays 4:30-5:30pm (ages 5-6)
Musical Theatre Dance Ib Tuesdays 4:30-5:30pm (ages 6-7)
Musical Theatre Dance Ic Tuesdays 4:30-5:30pm (ages 7+)
ACROBATICS I, II, and III– Bring out the mats and let’s get upside down! It’s not a surprise that these are some of Twirl’s most popular classes. Acrobatics I students work on physical conditioning and agility as they learn handstands, walkovers, cartwheels, and other fun tumbling tricks. Students are challenged according to their individual skill level, and beginners are welcome. Acrobatics II is Twirl’s intermediate level acrobatics class. Along with strength and flexibility training, this class focuses on cartwheel variations, walkovers, and balancing skills. Note: The prerequisite for Acrobatics II is a consistent bridge kickover. Acrobatics III is designed for acrobats who want to bring their skills to the next level. Students work on back handsprings, aerial cartwheels, and other more advanced acrobatic tricks as well as exercises to improve flexibility and strength. Note:Having a solid back walkover and bridge recover (standing up from a bridge) are required prerequisites for Acrobatics III.
Acrobatics I (ages 5-7) Wednesdays 4:30-5:30pm
Acrobatics I (ages 6+) Thursdays 4:30-5:30pm
Acrobatics II (ages 6+) Thursdays 6:30-7:30pm
Acrobatics I (ages 6+) Saturdays 11:00am-12:00pm
Acrobatics III (ages 7+) Saturday 11:00am-12:00pm
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 5:30-6:30pm