Dance Classes for All Ages
At Jackson School of the Arts, we strive to deliver a welcoming and supportive environment for all skill levels.
We offer multiple styles of Dance for ALL ages.
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At Jackson School of the Arts, we strive to deliver a welcoming and supportive environment for all skill levels.
We offer multiple styles of Dance for ALL ages.
Cost: $45 per 4-Week Session
Summer Dress Code Policy
Dress code is encouraged but not required for summer sessions, with the exception of required dance shoes. All dance genres that typically require shoes must have appropriate footwear worn during summer classes.
Year-round dance classes require full dress code compliance at all times.
This class is designed for first-time dancers to experience class with their caregiver. Your little dancer will have fun dancing to their favorite songs while working on basic dance terminology and coordination. This class will help create fond memories full of laughter and smiles. (Because of space limitations this class is limited to one student to one caregiver ratio).
For Ages 18 months to 3 Years Old
June Session 4-Weeks Register
Mondays – June 8, 15, 22 & 29
4:30-5:15
July Session 4-Weeks Register
Mondays- July 6, 13, 20 & 27
4:30-5:15
Cost: $45 per monthly session (or less)
Dress Code:
2025-2026 Classes:
Cost: $45 per 4-Week Session (or less)
This class provides a basic ballet foundation for ages 3-4. Students learn to move to simple rhythms, improve coordination and balance, and learn very basic ballet steps and terminology. Other activities include learning through games, skipping, hopping, walking on the balance beam with fun and familiar songs. Children must be able to take this class without a parent and be able to follow simple directions.
To give more variety to the pre-ballet program, all the classes from age 3 and up will also include some tap dance elements as well. This will help them broaden their skills and keep their interest strong.
June Session -4 Weeks
Pre-Ballet/Tap – Ages 3-4yrs Register
June 8, 15, 22 & 29
Mondays- 5:15-6:00
June Session – 4 Weeks
Rhythm & Movement – Ages 2-4yrs Register
June 10, 17, 24 & July 1
Wednesdays – 4:45-5:30
July Session – 4 Weeks
Pre-Ballet/Tap – Ages 3-4yrs Register
July 6, 13, 20, & 27
Mondays- 5:15-6:00
Dress Code
Cost: $45 per 4-Week Session (or less)
Princess Ballet
Once upon a time, princesses from around the world gathered for a royal ballet ball. In this playful ballet class, dancers will explore the magic of their favorite princess stories as they curtsy, twirl, and dance through the wonderful world of ballet. Along the way, students will be introduced to basic ballet positions, coordination, musicality, and classroom structure, all taught in a fun and age-appropriate way that encourages confidence and creativity.
June Session – 4 Weeks Register
June 8, 15, 22 & 29
Mondays 6:00-7:00
July Session – 4 Weeks Register
July 6, 13, 20, & 27
Mondays 6:00-7:00
Dress code:
2025-2026 Classes:
Cost: $45 per 4- Week Session (or less)
These classes are specifically designed to ensure that dancers receive the foundational skills needed at each age bracket to support growth in ballet and tap.
Ballet & Tap Ages 5-9 yrs Register
July Session Only – 4 Weeks
July 6, 13, 20 & 27
Mondays – 5:00-6:00
Dress Code:
Cost: $45 per 4-Week Session (or less)
Lyrical is a beautiful blend of Ballet, Modern and Jazz Dance. Students learn the techniques of ballet, rhythm of jazz and the emotions of modern dance. Lyrical creates a story or expresses the mood or theme of the music and its lyrics. This class is great for experienced or beginner dancer.
Lyrical/Jazz 5 to 8 yrs Register
June Session Only – 4 Week
June 8, 15, 22 & 29
Mondays 5:30-6:30
Lyrical/Jazz 12 to 18 yrs Register
June Session Only – 4 Week
June 9, 16, 23 & 30
Tuesdays 6:15-7:15
Dress Code: Lyrical/Jazz
Navy Blue Leotard
To support all dancers in feeling confident and represented, tights and shoes may match the dancer’s natural skin tone. Options include:
Cost: $45 per 4-Week Session (or less)
Acro
Acro is a dynamic and exciting dance style that combines classical dance technique with acrobatic elements. Often seen in professional performances and dance competitions, Acro emphasizes strength, flexibility, balance, and fluid transitions between movements.
June Session Only
June 10, 17, 24 & July 1
Wednesdays
Mondays
Tuesdays
Wednesdays
Cost: $45 per 4-Week Session (or less)
Clogging 6-18 yrs
July Session Only
July 8, 15, 22 & 29
A beginning-level clogging class…high energy and lots of fun! Clog dancing is similar to tap. Dancers will learn Appalachian clogging steps including basics, doubles, triples, cowboy, joey and MORE!
No experience is necessary for this class. Along with FUN, dancers will get the benefits of improved flexibility, coordination, endurance, strength and building self-confidence.
*Class Requires Clogging Shoes, must order online.
Dress Code:
Cost: $45 per 4-Week Session (or less)
These classes are high energy. Students learn “street moves” danced to the rhythms of today’s favorite R&B, hip hop and pop music. All music is age-appropriate and free of any suggestive language.
June Session
Mondays – June 8, 15, 22 & 29
Tuesdays – June 9, 16, 23 & 30
Wednesdays – June 10, 17, 24 & July 1
July Session
Mondays – July 6, 13, 20 & 27
Tuesdays – July 7, 14, 21 & 28
Dress Code:
Girls: solid color t-shirt (no inappropriate images), black shorts or leggings, and black tennis shoes with white soles. Shoes must not be worn outside, must be clean for studio use.
Boys: solid color t-shirt (no inappropriate images), black joggers or athletic pants, and black sneakers with white soles.
Cost: $45 per month (or less)
June Session
Mondays
June 8, 15, 22 & 29
Conditioning
Turns, Leaps & Jumps
July Session
Strength & Technique
Tuesdays 5:30-6:30 [Register]
July 7, 14, 21 & 28
Dress Code:
Boys: Black t-shirt, black pants-:
Cost: $45 per 4-Week Session (or less)
Irish dance, dating back to the Druids, is a rhythmic and lighthearted dance. While the rigid upper body mimics the posture of a soldier, the legs and feet pound out incredible footwork.
June Session
Tuesdays
June 9, 16, 23 & 30
Dress Code:
Competition Choreography Plan
Mini Competition Team [Register]
Dates: August 31, September 1–2
Time: 4:30–5:30 PM
Cost: $35
Mini dancers will begin learning choreography for the 2026–2027 competition season in a fun, age-appropriate setting focused on musicality, basic spacing, teamwork, and performance confidence.
Junior Competition Team [Register]
Dates: August 31, September 1–2
Time: 5:30–7:00 PM
Cost: $55
Junior dancers will begin learning choreography for the 2026–2027 competition season with an emphasis on clean movement, musical phrasing, and group awareness while building confidence and consistency.
Teen Competition Team [Register]
Dates: August 31, September 1–2
Time: 4:00–5:30 PM
Cost: $55
Teen dancers will focus on learning choreography for the 2026–2027 competition season while refining timing, spacing, and performance quality to support a strong start to the year.
Senior Competition Team [Register]
Dates: August 31, September 1–2
Time: 5:35–7:35 PM
Cost: $65
Senior dancers will work on learning choreography for the 2026–2027 competition season with a focus on musicality, formations, and performance quality through extended rehearsal time.
Whether you’ve always dreamed of learning ballroom dance or just want to polish your style and add new moves to your repertoire, our instructors at The Jackson School of the Arts will help you meet your goals while feeling comfortable and confident. We strive to provide a vibrant, but relaxed atmosphere to help you become the dancer you’ve always dreamed of becoming (or at least a better dancer!)
Don’t worry if you’ve never danced before or think you have two left feet. We have the experience to get you past feeling awkward and into feeling great about dancing!
This 4-week series will focus on Swing. East Coast Swing, differing from its West Coast counterpart, is a lively and jovial dance style developed through the end of the 1940’s and into the 1950’s. Unique in its American origin, it is a favorite in dance clubs and ballrooms across the world. It can be danced to many different kinds of music, and for more advanced dancers often includes acrobatic aerial tricks.
Classes meet once a week on June 9, 16, 23 & 30 and one registration covers the full session. Comfortable shoes recommended.
June Session Only
Ballroom Level I (4 week series class)
June 9, 16, 23 & 30
Step into the fun and energy of hip-hop in this beginner-friendly class designed specifically for adults! Over the course of three weeks, you will learn basic hip hop steps, build confidence, and enjoy moving to upbeat music in a supportive environment.
This class is perfect, whether you are brand new to dance or looking for a creative way to stay active. Each session includes easy-to-follow instruction from our dance faculty, fun combinations you can master in just a few weeks, and a stress-free atmosphere where the focus is on enjoyment and movement.
Ages: 10+
Recommended for: Dancers currently enrolled in Ballet I or Ballet II
Summer Ballet Intensive – Level A
June 15–18
9:30–12:30 PM
Cost: $150 (Scholarships Available)
Level A is designed for dancers continuing their foundational ballet training and building strength for pre-pointe work. This four-day intensive is led by Wendi DuBois, former director and instructor with Chelsea Ballet, and supported by Chloe Gonzales, a University of Michigan dance graduate and current JSA faculty member. Dancers receive structured daily training in a supportive and technique-focused environment.
Ages: 13+
Recommended for: Dancers enrolled in Ballet III or Ballet I
Summer Ballet Intensive – Level B
June 15–18
10:30 AM–1:30 PM
Cost: $175 (Scholarships Available)
Level B is intended for intermediate dancers ready to deepen their ballet technique through extended daily instruction. Led by Wendi DuBois, former director and instructor with Chelsea Ballet, and featuring Chloe Gonzales, University of Michigan dance graduate and JSA faculty member, this intensive provides concentrated training designed to strengthen technique, artistry, and confidence.
June 9, 16, 23 & 30
Tuesdays 4:00-5:30
*Create, learn, and film high-impact choreography designed for social media.
Content Choreo Lab is a fast-paced, advanced-level class designed for experienced dancers who are confident picking up choreography quickly and performing with precision and presence. This class focuses on learning short, high-impact choreography and refining performance quality specifically for on-camera execution.
Dancers will work on musicality, clarity of movement, spacing, and expressive performance while developing an understanding of how choreography translates to digital platforms. Class time may include filming select combinations, allowing dancers to practice performing for the camera in a structured, supportive studio environment.
This class is intended for advanced dancers only. Prior dance experience and strong choreography retention skills are required.
Filming Notice:
Content Choreo Lab includes filming for Jackson School of the Arts’ social media and promotional platforms. Participation requires parent or guardian permission to be filmed. Dancers without completed media consent will not be filmed and may not participate in this class.
Ages 13 and Up
June 15-June 20, 2026
Times: 2:00PM-4:00PM (June 15-June 19), June 20 (Performance Time TBD)
Join University of Michigan Emeritus Faculty member Robin Wilson for a one-week Afro-Caribbean Summer Intensive exploring the movement traditions, rhythms, and cultural foundations of Afro-Caribbean dance. Open to dancers and movers of varying experience levels, the intensive offers an inclusive, community-centered environment culminating in a performance at the Jackson Annual Juneteenth Celebration.
$175 Per Person
Create, learn, and film high-impact choreography designed for social media
July 7, 14, 21, 28
Tuesdays 4:00-5:30
Content Choreo Lab is a fast-paced, advanced-level class designed for experienced dancers who are confident picking up choreography quickly and performing with precision and presence. This class focuses on learning short, high-impact choreography and refining performance quality specifically for on-camera execution.
Dancers will work on musicality, clarity of movement, spacing, and expressive performance while developing an understanding of how choreography translates to digital platforms. Class time may include filming select combinations, allowing dancers to practice performing for the camera in a structured, supportive studio environment.
This class is intended for advanced dancers only. Prior dance experience and strong choreography retention skills are required.
Filming Notice: Content Choreo Lab includes filming for Jackson School of the Arts’ social media and promotional platforms. Participation requires parent or guardian permission to be filmed. Dancers without completed media consent will not be filmed and may not participate in this class.
$45 per Person
Ages 8-14
June 15–18 / 9:30–12:30 PM
Cost: $150 (Scholarships Available)
Level A is designed for dancers continuing their foundational ballet training and building strength for pre-pointe work. This four-day intensive is led by Wendi DuBois, former director and instructor with Chelsea Ballet, and supported by Chloe Gonzales, a University of Michigan dance graduate and current JSA faculty member. Dancers receive structured daily training in a supportive and technique-focused environment.
Ages 12-18
June 15–18 / 10:30 AM–1:30 PM
Cost: $175 (Scholarships Available)
Level B is intended for intermediate dancers ready to deepen their ballet technique through extended daily instruction. Led by Wendi DuBois, former director and instructor with Chelsea Ballet, and featuring Chloe Gonzales, University of Michigan dance graduate and JSA faculty member, this intensive provides concentrated training designed to strengthen technique, artistry, and confidence.
Ages 5–11 years
July 20–23
8:30–11:30 AM
This high-energy dance camp is inspired by the bold style, powerful movement, and dramatic performance quality of modern K-pop. Dancers will learn original choreography set to popular K-pop music while exploring themes of confidence, strength, unity, and self-expression. Throughout the week, students will build musicality, stage presence, and teamwork through dynamic movement and creative storytelling. In addition to dance training, campers will participate in themed art projects, structured games, and enjoy a snack each day, creating a fun and well-balanced camp experience.
The camp concludes with a short, informal performance during the final 15 minutes of camp on Thursday, allowing dancers to share what they’ve learned with family and friends.
$135 Per Person
We sell all of your dance wear needs from shoes for the tiniest dancer to leotards and tights to specialty items.
Your purchase also supports our programs and the children we serve.
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