Our Current Class Offerings
Fundamentals
Fundamentals classes introduce young dancers to the joy of movement in a structured and supportive environment. Students explore rhythm, coordination, musicality, and classroom structure while building confidence and social skills.
Students are placed by school grade, recognizing that physical and emotional development are the most important factors at this age.
Class Focus
- movement exploration
- rhythm and musicality
- coordination and balance
- classroom structure and listening skills
Class Frequency
Once a week.
Dress Code
- comfortable dancewear or leotard
- tights or leggings
- hair secured away from the face
Pre-Ballet
Pre-Ballet introduces students to the foundational concepts of classical ballet while continuing to build coordination and body awareness.
Students begin learning ballet positions, movement vocabulary, and musical phrasing in preparation for more structured ballet training.
Class Focus
- basic ballet positions
- coordination and balance
- musical awareness
- posture and body alignment
Class Frequency
Once a week.
Dress Code
- leotard and tights
- soft ballet slippers
- hair secured in a bun
- boys wear black leggings and plain, solid colored shirts
Tap
Tap classes introduce students to rhythmic footwork and musical timing. Students learn foundational tap technique while developing coordination, listening skills, and rhythmic expression.
Tap classes are available for both youth and adult dancers.
Class Focus
- rhythmic accuracy
- coordination
- musical awareness
- foundational tap technique
Class Frequency
Typically offered once per week.
Dress Code
- fitted dancewear or leotard
- tap shoes
- hair secured away from the face
Ballet
Ballet is the foundation of many dance styles and focuses on posture, alignment, strength, flexibility, and coordination. As students progress, training becomes more structured and technique-focused.
Consistent training is important for developing the strength and precision required in ballet.
Class Focus
- posture and alignment
- strength and flexibility
- classical technique
- musicality and discipline
Class Frequency
Beginning levels typically meet once per week.
Ballet 2B and higher levels take at least two classes per week to support proper technical development.
Dress Code
- leotard and tights
- ballet slippers
- hair secured in a bun
- boys wear black leggings and solid colored shirts
Jazz
Jazz classes emphasize dynamic movement, flexibility, and expressive performance. Students develop strength, coordination, and musicality while exploring contemporary jazz technique.
Class Focus
- strength and flexibility
- coordination
- expressive movement
- performance quality
Class Frequency
Typically once per week.
Dress Code
- fitted dancewear or leotard
- jazz shoes
- hair secured away from the face
Modern
Modern dance encourages creative exploration and expressive movement. Students develop body awareness while learning modern dance techniques and improvisation.
Class Focus
- creative movement
- improvisation
- technique and body awareness
- expressive storytelling
Class Frequency
Typically once per week.
Dress Code
- comfortable dancewear
- bare feet or assigned footwear
- hair secured away from the face
Pointe
Pointe work is introduced only when students have developed sufficient strength and technique in ballet. Students must be enrolled in at least two ballet classes per week and receive instructor approval before beginning pointe training.
Class Focus
- advanced ballet technique
- strength and control
- proper pointe preparation
Class Frequency
Additional weekly class alongside ballet training.
Dress Code
- leotard and tights
- pointe shoes
- hair secured in a bun
Adult Classes
FFSD offers adult dance classes for dancers of all experience levels. These classes provide an opportunity to stay active, explore movement, and enjoy dance in a welcoming environment.
Class Focus
- Tap
- Jazz
- Pilates
- Modern
Class Frequency
Class offerings vary by season.
Dress Code
- comfortable dancewear
- bare feet or assigned footwear