Educational Dance Classes

Jazz Classes

The Sandra’s School of Dance jazz curriculum focuses on learning proper dance technique for various styles of jazz such as Broadway, Commercial and Contemporary to help develop a well-rounded dancer. There are 7 different levels; students must learn the skills for their level before they are moved up. Class curriculum is based on ballet technique layered with traditional jazz movement and includes a proper warm-up, stretches, isolations, across-the-floor progressions, and combinations.

Ages: 7-17

Attire: This class does not require a uniform, but students should wear either their Ballet uniform (if taking Ballet 1,2, or 3) with tights rolled up so they are barefoot OR leggings/shorts and a t-shirt or tank top. Dancers dance barefoot for class.

Class Day and Times: As dancers progress through the levels, the required number of ballet classes per week increases to suit the appropriate skill level.

• Jazz 1 – once a week
• Jazz 2 – once a week
• Jazz 3 – twice a week
• Jazz 4 – twice a week
• Jazz 5 – twice a week
• Jazz 6 – twice a week
• Jazz 7 – twice a week

Gymnastics/Acrobatics

Our Gymnastics program focuses on building strength, flexibility, balance, coordination, and body awareness to complement dance training or as a standalone class. There are 5 different levels; students must learn the skills for their level before they are moved up. Students develop foundational skills in a safe, supportive environment while improving athleticism, confidence, and overall physical fitness.

Ages: 6-17

Attire: This class does not require a uniform, but students should wear leggings, shorts or leotards and a t-shirt or tank top.

Class Day and Times: Classes meet once a week.

Hip Hop

In our Hip Hop program, students are encouraged to step outside of the box by bringing their own individual style and personality to the movements. Hip Hop classes offer an energetic, engaging curriculum that develop rhythm, coordination, confidence, and performance skills. Students learn age-appropriate choreography while building strength, musicality, and creativity in a positive and supportive atmosphere.

Ages: 6-17

Attire: This class does not require a uniform, but students should wear comfortable street clothes (leggings, shorts or pants, a t-shirt or tank top, and sneakers).

Class Day and Times: Classes meet once a week

Tap Classes

At Sandra’s School of Dance, our Tap program develops rhythm, timing, coordination, and musicality through engaging and progressive instruction. Students learn proper tap technique while building confidence, precision, and performance skills in a fun, supportive environment. Classes are designed for all experience levels, encouraging dancers to express themselves through the art of rhythm and movement.

Ages: 6 -17

Attire: This class does not have a required uniform, but dancers need to wear black tap shoes and athletic clothing. Feet and ankles must be visible. 

Class Day and Times: Classes meet once a week

Ballroom Classes

Introducing our NEW and improved professional ballroom class curriculum for new and returning students. Dancers learn the foundations of ballroom dance in a multitude of styles. This class introduces ballroom basics in a fun and engaging setting, specially designed for young minds to set goals and feel accomplished in their skill development. 

Ages: 5-17

Attire: Students must wear the appropriate ballroom attire for their respective level. Ballroom dancewear and shoes are not available in our school shop, below are recommended items parents can purchase online for class. 

• Boys for all levels – white shirt, black pants, black ballroom shoes
• Newcomer – black leotard, black fringe skirt, white ballroom shoes, white ruffle socks.
• Pre Bronze – black leotard, black fringe skirt, white ballroom shoes, white ruffle socks.
• Bronze – black leotard or black formfitting shirt, black fringe skirt, white ballroom shoes, white ruffle socks.
• Full Bronze – black leotard or black formfitting shirt, black ballroom skirt or black leggings, tan ballroom shoes.

Class Day and Times: Classes meet once a week