Youth Dance

We are proud to partner with J&J Dance offers a wide range of youth dance classes to fit every age, interest, and skill level. all classes take place at Rivers Edge Recreation Center. Kickstart your child’s passion for dance with our captivating selection of classes. From ballet to hip-hop, our experienced instructors from J&J Dance provide a nurturing environment where young dancers can cultivate their skills and creativity. Join us for a fun and engaging dance journey that promotes self-expression, discipline, and confidence. Enroll your child today and watch them shine on the dance floor.

J & J Dance at Rivers Edge

Registration Closes October 10

There will be no class on 10/31, 11/28 & 12/26

Creative Movement

This class serves as an introduction to dance where preliminary ballet and tap skills are taught. As our youngest athletes, these children learn how to follow directions, stand patiently in line, balance/coordination and working on counting shape identification. Athletes in this class also have the opportunity to participate in a recital hosted by J&J on January 12 (CV). Shoe Requirements: Each dancer will need PINK ballet shoes • Additional Fees: $70 Costume Fee (billed directly by J&J Dance and Tumbling) • Min/Max: 4/20 • Registration Deadline: October 10

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Ballet/Tap combination

Our ballet/tap classes are offered separately for athletes ages 3.5-5 and 6-9. In these classes, instructors work to expand their students’ current dance knowledge. These dancers will continue to work on following directions, to stand patiently in line and work on counting, shape identification and balance. Flexibility is a key skill worked on with the 3.5-5 year old. Athletes in this class also have the opportunity to participate in a recital hosted by J&J on January 12 (CV). Shoe Requirements: Each dancer will need BLACK patent leather tap shoes and PINK ballet shoes • Additional Fees: $80 Costume Fee (billed directly by J&J Dance and Tumbling) • Min/Max: 4/20 • Registration Deadline: October 10

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Jazz/Hip-Hop combination

In this class, dancers implement basic jazz technique and learn floor skills to create awesome routines. Body awareness, partner work, balance and flexibility are also main focuses. Athletes in this class also have the opportunity to participate in a recital hosted by J&J on January 12! (CV) Shoe Requirements: Each dancer will need BLACK slip-on Jazz shoes • Additional Fees: $80 Costume Fee Due October 14th (billed directly by J&J Dance and Tumbling) • Min/Max: 4/20 • Registration Deadline: October 10

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Lyrical/Tap Combination

Through ballet and lyrical styles, students have a higher focus on technique, artistry, story-telling and choreography. These dancers will keep expanding their technique, foundation, ballet, flexibility, and overall awareness of how their body moves. When focusing on tap, students will work on advanced sounds, counting , rhythm and choreography. Athletes in this class also have the opportunity to participate in a recital hosted by J&J on January 12 (CV). Shoe Requirements: Each dancer will need BLACK tie tap shoes, and for lyrical, we dance barefoot. • Additional Fees: $140 Costume Fee (billed directly by J&J Dance and Tumbling) • Min/Max: 4/20 • Registration Deadline: October 10

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