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.

2023-24 Season K2Dance Class Options

Classes run continuously from September 7, 2023 to June 3, 2024. 

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 energetic dance moves of jazz. Ballet/Jazz I (ages 5-6) is designed for kindergartners 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. Ballet/Jazz III (ages 6-7) is geared toward second graders who have studied dance (at Twirl or elsewhere) in the previous season.

Ballet/Jazz I (ages 5-6) Thursdays 4:30-5:30pm

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

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

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 10:00-11:00am

TAP/JAZZ I, II, and III– (ages 5-7) Your child will have a great time learning both tap and jazz dance in one action-packed class. Tap/Jazz I (ages 5-6) is designed for kindergartners 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. Tap/Jazz 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 4:30-5:30pm

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

Tap/Jazz I (ages 5-6) Saturdays 11:00am-12:00pm

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

Tap/Jazz III (ages 7+) Tuesdays 5:30-6:30pm

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. Musical Theatre Dance Ia (ages 5-6) is designed for kindergartners and also first graders with no jazz dance experience. Musical Theatre Dance Ib (ages 6-7) is for first graders with previous dance experience and also second graders with no dance training. Musical Theatre Dance 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 4:30-5:30pm (ages 5-6)

Musical Theatre Dance Ib Wednesdays 5:30-6:30pm (ages 6-7)

Musical Theatre Dance Ic Thursdays 4:30-5:30pm (ages 6-7)

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. For clarification on prerequisite skills please click here.

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

Acrobatics I (ages 6+) Saturdays 11:00am-12:00pm 

Acrobatics II (ages 6+) Tuesdays 7:30-8:30pm

Acrobatics II (ages 6+) Wednesdays 7:30-8:30pm

Acrobatics III (ages 7+) Tuesdays 6:30-7:30pm

Acrobatics II/III (ages 7+) Saturdays 12:00pm-1:00pm 

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) Mondays 5:30-6:30pm