Dance Classes For Ages 2.5-18!

The Ray Hollingsworth Dance and Arts Studio is dedicated to providing children with the many benefits of a high-quality, educational, and professional dance program. Dance is one of the most physically and mentally demanding disciplines in the performing arts, and through our training, students gain not only technical skill and artistry but also personal growth.

We aim to instill in each dancer a strong foundation in technique and style, a deep understanding of movement, and the emotional expression that brings dance to life. As students progress, they also develop essential life skills such as self-discipline, dedication, goal-setting, and determination.

Our studio offers instruction in a wide range of dance styles. To support well-rounded development, we also offer combo classes, allowing students to explore multiple styles within a single class structure. This approach enhances versatility, strengthens foundational skills, and enriches the overall dance education experience.

Beginning Dance and Creative Movement

(Age 2.5-3)

Our pre-school and early childhood training programs are a joyful introduction to dance, rhythm, and self-expression. Designed as part of our preschool and early childhood program, these classes help build coordination, listening skills, and body awareness—laying the foundation for future success in beginning dance technique.

Ballet

(Age 3 and up)

The focus in Ballet is on correct body placement, flexibility, strength and proper technique.

Pointe

(Age 12 and up)

This class is for the serious Ballet student who wishes to study Classical Pointe. The student must have the teacher's permission before advancing to Pointe and also be advanced in their Ballet training.

Tap

(Age 4 and up)

The focus in tap is on learning specific tap techniques and applying the techniques to different rhythm patterns.

Jazz

(Age 6 and up)

The focus in Jazz is flexibility, strength, and rhythmic movement performed to popular music.

Lyrical

(Age 7 and up)

This form of dance is a blending of Ballet, Jazz, and Modern that requires the student to have a strong technical background and the ability to express emotions through dance. The student must have Ballet training to advance to this class.

Modern

(Age 11 and up)

This form of dance is a blending of Contemporary, Ballet, and Jazz that is expressed through abstract ideas and improvisation.

Acrobatic Dance

(Age 3 and up)

Acrobatic Dance, or acro as it is commonly referred to by dancers and dance professionals, is the beautiful fusion of classic dance technique and the precision and athleticism of acrobatic elements. Often defined by unique choreography, acro dancers seamlessly blend musicality, emotional expression, line and extension with acrobatic movements in a dance context. Acro offered by our Acrobatic Arts Certified Instructor, Mandy Gordon.