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Classes

Mommy & Me (18mo-2yrs)

Music/Movement


This program allows toddlers to creatively explore music and movement alongside a parent or caregiver.  These 45-minute classes are highly engaging, filled with fun props, and designed to help build a toddler's motor skills, balance, and coordination, as well as social skills in a structured environment. 

Smiling young ballerina in a pink leotard at the barre.

Mini Dancers (Age 3 as of Sept.1)

 Ballet/Tap Combo


This program will introduce important concepts of movement to music, at an age appropriate pace, such as exploring different levels of height (high, medium, low), rhythm, patterns, as well as developing motor skills through fun across-the-floor activities.  Mini dancers will also learn proper classroom etiquette to help them become better dancers as they progress into our tiny dancer program. 

Tiny Dancers (Age 4 as of Sept.1)

 Ballet/Tap Combo


This program is intended to develop a love and excitement for dance while simultaneously teaching basic classroom rules. These tiny dancers will learn to explore the space, expand their imaginations and creative minds, and execute very basic dance steps.  At this level we  introduce our leadership and character development concepts.

Young Dancers (Ages 5-6)

Ballet/Tap; Ballet/Hip Hop

This program builds on the concepts learned in the Tiny Dancer Program; however, no prior dance experience is needed or expected to enter this class.  Leadership principles and character development concepts are integrated into each class.

Junior Dancers (Ages 6-7)

Ballet/Tap; Ballet/Hip Hop

This program prepares students for the Fundamentals program where they begin to learn more technically challenging skills, incorporating the use of the ballet barre, body positions, directions, and combinations/exercises. 

Starting at age 8, students are evaluated by our instructors, based on several factors such as their age, grade, maturity, and skillset. Placement classes will be required for new students to determine which level they will be placed. 

Fundamentals (ages 8 and up)

Ballet; Tap/Jazz Combo

Optional Classes: Hip Hop


Students who are placed in our fundamentals program will begin their technical training, with a more hands-on focused approach.  Once the necessary skills are achieved, the dancer will be placed into the apprentice level. Leadership principles and character development concepts are integrated into each class.

Pre-Apprentince

Ballet
Optional Classes: Pre-Pointe/Pointe, Contemporary, Tap/Jazz, Hip Hop


This is an intermediate program that requires at least 2 years of dance training. Students who have completed the fundamentals program will be placed in this level. Once the necessary skills are achieved, the dancer will move up into the Company.
Apprentice Dancers are invited to join the leadership team and are charged with the responsibility of upholding the positive culture we have worked hard to create. These students are also given the opportunity to be class demonstrators for the lower levels.


 ** Apprentice and Company Members have the opportunity to audition for our pre-professional performing group, Faith Dance Collective

Apprentice

Ballet
Optional Classes: Pre-Pointe/Pointe, Contemporary, Tap/Jazz, Hip Hop


This is an intermediate program that requires at least 2 years of dance training. Students who have completed the fundamentals program will be placed in this level. Once the necessary skills are achieved, the dancer will move up into the Company.
Apprentice Dancers are invited to join the leadership team and are charged with the responsibility of upholding the positive culture we have worked hard to create. These students are also given the opportunity to be class demonstrators for the lower levels.


 ** Apprentice and Company Members have the opportunity to audition for our pre-professional performing group, Avodah Dance Collective

Company

Ballet
Optional Classes: Pre-Pointe/Pointe, Contemporary, Tap/Jazz, Hip Hop


This is an intermediate program that requires at least 2 years of dance training. Students who have completed the fundamentals program will be placed in this level. Once the necessary skills are achieved, the dancer will move up into the Company.
Apprentice Dancers are invited to join the leadership team and are charged with the responsibility of upholding the positive culture we have worked hard to create. These students are also given the opportunity to be class demonstrators for the lower levels.


 ** Apprentice and Company Members have the opportunity to audition for our pre-professional performing group, Avodah Dance Collective

Adults (age 18 and up)

Ballet, Tap & Contemporary
Optional Classes: Beginner Ballet, Intermediate Ballet, Beginner Tap, Intermediate Tap, & Contemporary


Our adult program is designed for dancers, ages 18 years and up to experience various styles of dance at a level that meets you where you are now.  Whether you've danced your whole life, or you're just picking up a new hobby for the very first time, we believe dance is for anyone!  We welcome you to come try out all styles and see which one(s) best fit you in this season of life. 

My daughter has learned so much from Mrs. Meredith. her attention to detail and kindness with instruction are like nothing we have ever experienced.

~Karen, mom

Styles of Dance

Ballet

Pre-Pointe/Pointe

Pre-Pointe/Pointe

At The Barre Dance Company, we believe ballet is the foundation for the types of dance we offer. It is very important to have a strong ballet foundation in order to reach one's full potential.

Pre-Pointe/Pointe

Pre-Pointe/Pointe

Pre-Pointe/Pointe

 This class is for those who desire to take ballet training to the next level. Pre-pointe is offered for apprentices and company members. Dancers must be selected by their ballet instructor to go "en pointe."

Contemporary

Pre-Pointe/Pointe

Contemporary

 Contemporary dance incorporates mostly ballet technique. At its core, it’s about expressing one’s self and seeks to tell a story.

Jazz

Hip Hop

Contemporary

 This genre builds on a basic ballet foundation and introduces modern dance concepts such as isolations, contractions, and usually incorporates exciting jumps and turn sequences.

Tap

Hip Hop

Hip Hop

 Tap shoes create a certain sound on the floor allowing the dancer to further understand specific rhythmic movements, musicality and syncopation.

Hip Hop

Hip Hop

Hip Hop

 This genre of dance focuses on high energy movements to fun, upbeat music. In this class, the dancers can incorporate their own personality and style.

Not Sure Where You Should Start?

No problem!  Give us a call today or click on Get Started below and we'll contact you to answer your questions, suggest the best classes for you, and to schedule an in-class evaluation to make sure we get you in the best program for your current level.

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Morris Location- 640 Glennwood Road, Morris, Alabama 35116 / Hartselle Location- 711 Nance Ford SW Road Suite O - Hartselle, AL 35640

Morris- (205) 810-2851 Hartselle-(256)502-6311

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