Dancers Studio, Inc. of Columbus, Indiana offers classes for students ages 3 through 18. We offer classical ballet, modern, and jazz instruction under the direction of professionally trained instructors.
Classes & Enrollment
For our younger dancers
Our movement classes are designed to stimulate the body and mind of the student as they explore movement and develop their motor skills through play and creative dance. At this level, these classes are separated by age and focus on age-appropriate gross motor skills and cognitive development.
Dance With Me
Class Length:
One class per week, 30 minutes
Description:
For children at least 3 years of age
Little ones and an accompanying adult (parent, grandparent, other caregivers) get to explore the joy of movement and music together through games.
Options include:
Tuesday: 5:30pm-6:00pm
Wednesday 10:00am-10:30am
Creative Movement
Class Length:
One class per week, 45 Minutes
Description:
For children at least 4 years of age/Pre-K
Children will be introduced to dance through activities that focus on motor skills, musicality and self-expression. Basic ballet concepts will be introduced.
Options include:
Tuesday 4:00pm-4:45pm
Wednesday 4:45pm-5:30pm
Primary
Class Length:
One class per week, 45 Minutes
Description:
For children at least 5 years of age/Kindergarten
This level expands upon Creative Movement with more ballet introduced.
Options include:
Tuesday 4:45pm-5:30pm
Wednesday 4:00pm-4:45pm
Empower
Growth
Ballet Levels 1-7
Placement requires instructor approval.
A student’s level is determined by many factors including age, strength, technique, maturity, and work ethic. Placement requires instructor approval and placement classes are available for new students to determine which level best suits their needs.
Contact our Office Manager, Haylee Cain, for level placement officemgr@dancers-studio.org
Ballet 1
Class Length:
One class per week, 1 Hour
Description:
For children at typically 5/6 years of age. This level expands upon Primary with more ballet introduced.
Options include:
Tuesday 4:00pm-5:00pm
Wednesday 5:30pm-6:30pm
Ballet 2
Class Length:
One class per week, 1 Hour
Description:
Recommended for 7-8 years old
Continue refining ballet technique and skills, vocabulary, and class etiquette.
Options include:
Tuesday 5-6pm
Thursday 5-6pm
Ballet 3
Class Length:
One class per week, 1 Hour and 15 Minutes
Description:
Recommended for 9-10 years old
Expand understanding and mastery of ballet technique, vocabulary, class etiquette, artistry, and performance expectations.
Options include:
Thursday 5:00pm-6:15pm
Description:
Continue refining and developing artistry, working towards the mastery of ballet techniques, vocabulary, class and performance expectations at each level. Students will be placed in the appropriate level by teachers/staff. Level 6 students must be at least 11 years old.
Students in Level 4-7 must take two ballet technique classes per week to participate in
The Nutcracker
Ballet 4-7
Ballet 4 Required:
Monday 5pm-6:30pm (Technique)
Wednesday 4:00pm-5:30pm (Nutcracker)
Ballet 5 Required:
Tuesday 6:00pm-6:30pm (Beg Pointe)
Tuesday 6:30pm-8:00pm (Nutcracker)
Thursday 6:15pm-7:45pm (Technique)
Ballet 6 Required:
Monday 6:00pm-6:30pm (Conditioning)
Monday 6:30pm-8:00pm (Technique)
Tuesday 6:00-7:00pm (Adv. Modern)
Wednesday 7:00pm-8:30pm (Nutcracker)
Thursday 6:00pm-7:30pm (Technique)
Ballet 7 Required:
Monday 6:00pm-6:30pm (Conditioning)
Monday 6:30pm-8:00pm (Nutcracker)
Tuesday 6:00pm-7:00pm (Adv. Modern)
Wednesday 7:00pm-8:30pm (Technique)
Thursday 6:00pm-7:30pm (Technique)
Adult Ballet
Class Length:
1 Hour
Thursday 7:00pm-8:00pm
Leaps and Turns
Class Length:
One class per week, 45 Minutes
For students in Levels 4-7
Description:
A focused elective that develops power, control, technique, and confidence in two essential areas of dance.
Thursday 7:45pm-8:30pm
Tap
Class Length:
45 minutes
Beginning:
Thursday 4:15-5:00pm
Intermediate
Wednesday 5:30pm-6:15pm
Advanced:
Wednesday 6:15pm-7:00pm
Jazz and Modern Dance
Join us to explore the captivating worlds of modern and jazz dance! We offer intermediate and advanced classes for students levels 4-7 designed to enhance your skills and express your creativity.
Modern
Class Length:
Intermediate: 1 Hour
Advanced: 1 Hour and 15 Minutes
Description:
Students will be introduced to modern dance styles such as Horton, Limon, and Graham. Improvisational games are also used for self-expression and exploration.
Beginning
Thursday 6:15-7:00
Intermediate
Tuesday 5:00-6:00pm
Advanced
Tuesday 6:00pm-7:00pm
Jazz
Class Length:
One class per week, 1 Hour
Description:
The students will work on technique to improve power of their jumps and add multiple rotations in turns.
Intermediate/Levels 4-5
Thursday 5-6pm
Advanced/Levels 6-7
Thursday 7:30-8:30