Foundations of Dance, Ages 5-6

A strong start in dance. No experience needed.

What Your Dancer Will Learn

In one welcoming 30-minute class, dancers rotate through ballet, jazz, tap, acrobatics, hip hop, and lyrical. They build coordination, rhythm, focus, and confidence, and they begin the habits that real technique is built on.

What to Expect

Once a Week: Foundations classes meet one day a week for 30 minutes, on Monday or Tuesday.

What to Wear: Moveable athletic attire. Foundations dancers dance barefoot.

Time to Shine: Dancers share what they have learned in small performances at the end of each month, and in our End-of-Year Trading Floor Showcase.

Getting Started

No prior dance experience is needed.

Dancers are placed by age as of August 1.

Foundations is a season-long commitment. Registration is open July through October, and we welcome new dancers later in the season when there is room. Just ask.

Families pay a one-time registration fee, a one-time all-inclusive showcase fee, and monthly tuition. Request class info and we'll send the details.

Turning 6? Ask us whether Foundations or Technique Training is the better fit.

5-6 Foundations dancer performing
Foundations 5-6 class with teacher
Dancer supporting young dancers at Ellen Alvin Dance Exchange
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Young dancer performing at Ellen Alvin Dance Exchange

Find the Right Class for Your Dancer

Every dancer is different, so we take a moment to match each one with the right class. Tell us a little about your dancer and we’ll contact you within 24 hours Monday-Thursday. Friday through Sunday inquiries will be answered by Monday morning.

When you reach out, we will:

  • Recommend the right level. We’ll look at your dancer’s age and experience and suggest the best class to start in.
  • Tell you what’s open right now. Several classes have room, and we’ll point you to the ones that fit your schedule.
  • Walk you through tuition. You’ll get a clear breakdown of costs, with no surprises.

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Foundations of Dance

Establish a strong, creative, and technical dance foundation

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