Kids in Motion Classes

Co-ed classes for boys and girls, ages 3-18 (age as of September 1 in current school year). Placement for company classes and students age 9 and older depends on both age and ability.

Classes run for the full school year, divided into two sessions (Fall and Spring). (View calendar)

For the 2020-2021 School Year, classes will take place at Temple Sinai (1 Community Road, Marblehead, MA), since their facilities can accommodate our social-distancing requirements. Zoom/virtual classes will also be offered for students who are not ready to participate in in-person classes. Please download the registration packet for more details.

Class Descriptions: Fall Session of 2020-2021 School Year

Preschool Classes

Creative Dance, Ages 3-4

Mondays, 12:30-1:00pm (30 Minutes)

This ballet-based class includes a variety of movement activities designed to develop listening skills and rhythm sense, and to increase fine- and gross-motor skills and body awareness.

Required attire: Leotard, tights, pink ballet slippers

Broadway Bound, Ages 4-5

Mondays, 1:10-1:55pm (45 Minutes)

This class is a fun way to introduce your child to ballet and tap while learning singing and acting techniques.

Required attire: Leotard, tights, pink ballet slippers, and black flat-soled tap shoes

Youth Classes

Dance Combo, Ages 5-6 and Ages 7-9

Ages 5-6: Mondays, 3:10-4:00pm (50 Minutes)

Ages 7-9: Mondays, 4:10-5:10pm (60 Minutes)

This is a ballet, jazz, and tap combination class that will give the students a foundation and exposure to all three types of dance. The combo class helps keep the children excited, interested, and focused.

Required attire: Leotard, tights, pink ballet slippers, black tap shoes, and tan jazz shoes

Hip-Hop / Tumbling, Ages 5-8

Thursdays, 3:15-4:00pm (45 Minutes)

This class is great for students looking to enhance their agility, strength, and flexibility while getting their groove on! Dancers will work on handstands, chin stands, cartwheels, backbends, walkovers, balance, and contortion tricks.

Required attire: Leotard or tumbling clothes, white acro shoes

Hip-Hop, Ages 5-6 and Ages 7-9

Ages 5-6: Tuesdays, 3:15-4:00pm (45 Minutes)

Ages 7-9: Tuesdays, 4:10-4:55pm (45 Minutes)

This high-energy dance class teaches age-appropriate funk moves set to pop music. This class will develop the dancer’s rhythm and coordination while encouraging freedom of movement. This class is perfect for young dancers of all skill levels who will benefit from the energy, creativity, and self-expression that hip-hop offers.

Required attire: Comfortable clothing (no dresses, skirts, or jeans), white-soled sneakers that are not the dancer's outside shoes

Jazz / Funk, Ages 10+

Mondays, 5:20 - 6:05pm (45 Minutes)

This class incorporates elements of classical jazz dance technique combined with funky street-style hip hop movement.

Required attire: Leotard, jazz shorts or pants, tan jazz shoes

Pre-Company & Company Classes

Pre-Company Combo, Ages 9+

(by invitation only)

Thursdays, 4:10-5:10pm (60 Minutes)

This class is intended for the student who has been dancing for several years, has a desire to learn more about ballet, jazz, and tap, and plans to move on to company. This class is by invitation only for current students. New students please inquire.

Required attire: Leotard, tights, pink ballet slippers, tan jazz shoes, and black tap shoes

Lyrical, Ages 10+

Thursdays, 5:20-6:05pm (45 Minutes)

Lyrical is the fusion of ballet and jazz with expressive motions that tell a story. Students will learn lyrical technique, along with how to express emotion through movement. This class is recommended for all company members.

Required attire: Leotard, convertible tights, Foot Undeez

Company Ballet, Ages 11+

(by invitation only)

Thursdays, 6:15-7:00pm (45 Minutes)

This class is intended for the student who has been dancing for several years and has a desire to learn more at a faster pace! This class is by invitation only for current students. New students please inquire.

Required attire: Leotard, tights, pink ballet slippers

Pre-Company Hip-Hop, Ages 9+

(by invitation only)

Tuesdays, 5:05-6:05pm (60 Minutes)

This class is intended for the student who has been dancing for several years, has a desire to learn more, shows potential in this particular area of dance, and who is on track to move on to company. This class is by invitation only for current students. New students please inquire.

Required attire: Comfortable clothing (no dresses, skirts, or jeans), white-soled sneakers that are not the dancer's outside shoes

Company Hip-Hop, Ages 11+

(by invitation only)

Tuesdays, 6:15-7:15pm (60 Minutes)

Required attire: Comfortable clothing (no dresses, skirts, or jeans), white-soled sneakers that are not the dancer's outside shoes

Company Jazz/Tap

Ages 11+ (by invitation only)

Thursdays 7:00-8:00pm (60 minutes)

Required attire: Leotard, tights, tan jazz shoes and black tap shoes

Fall 2020 Class Schedule