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Class Descriptions

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Steps 2 - 4 Ballet/Tap Combo
(separated by age)

This class is a great combination of ballet, tap, and creative movement that introduces your little one to basic dance technique, terminology and choreography through fun and engaging activities. This class is designed to help develop your tiny dancer's motor skills, rhythm, and independence. This class is 45 minutes long. Ballet and tap shoes required.

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Steps 5 Ballet-Tap-Jazz Combo

This fun-filled ballet, tap, and jazz combo class is a great way for your 5 year old to express his or herself through the art of dance! This class focuses on teaching proper technique, musicality, and classroom etiquette with the new introduction of basic jazz steps as well. This class is one hour long. Ballet and tap shoes required.

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Lyrical Levels 1 - 3

In this one-hour class, dancers explore the beautiful and expressive style of Lyrical dance, which teaches students how to tell a story through intentional movement. By blending the grace of Ballet with the freedom of Jazz, students learn to interpret the lyrics and emotions of a song with fluid steps. The structure includes a thorough warm-up and stretch, technical work across the floor, and expressive choreography designed to build both confidence and artistry.

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Ballet Levels 1 - 2

In this one-hour class, dancers focus on the foundational training of Ballet, emphasizing proper alignment, poise, and technical precision. As the essential cornerstone for every dancer, this class helps students develop strength and discipline while learning classical vocabulary. Each session begins with focused work to build balance and footwork, moving into graceful across-the-floor combinations and center-work that emphasizes controlled movement.  Ballet shoes are required.

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Tap Levels 1 - 3

In this one-hour class, Tap turns the dancer into a musician by focusing on coordination, timing, and rhythmic clarity. Students explore a variety of patterns, learning how to create complex beats and intricate footwork. Each session begins with a warm-up to build ankle speed and flexibility, followed by rhythmic progressions across the room and combinations that challenge both the ears and the feet.  Tap shoes are required.

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Jazz Levels 1 - 4

In this one-hour class, dancers explore the vibrant world of Jazz, focusing on personality, rhythm, and sharp technique. Students build core strength and flexibility while learning to execute powerful leaps, turns, and clean lines to upbeat music. Each session includes a focused warm-up and conditioning, followed by across-the-floor progressions and a stylized routine in the center.  Jazz shoes are required.

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Hip Hop Levels 1 - 3

In this one-hour class, dancers dive into the high-energy and rhythmic world of Hip Hop, focusing on rhythm, footwork, and personal style. Students develop body awareness and coordination through a mix of sharp, percussive movements and smooth, grounded grooves. Each session begins with a strength and conditioning warm-up, followed by technical drills across the floor and a high-impact choreographed routine in the center.  Clean bottom sneakers are required.

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Hippity Hop (4s) & Hippity Hop (5s)

In this 45-minute class, our youngest dancers dive into the high-energy and playful world of Hip Hop! Designed specifically for little movers, this class focuses on rhythm, coordination, and building confidence through fun, age-appropriate grooves. Each session begins with a lively warm-up to get our bodies moving, followed by across-the-floor steps and a high-energy routine in the center that lets every dancer's personality shine.  Clean bottom sneakers are required.

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Adult Line Dancing

In this one-hour class, dancers explore the social and energetic world of Line Dancing, focusing on rhythm, memory, and coordinated footwork. This class is a fantastic way to stay active while learning popular choreographed patterns to a variety of upbeat music genres. Each session begins with a review of fundamental steps, followed by step-by-step instruction of new dances and plenty of time to practice those routines in a fun, community-focused environment.

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CONTACT US

First Steps Dance Program
2867 95th St. Suite 115
Naperville, IL 60564 
e. firststepsdanceprogram@gmail.com
p. 630.849.7849​

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