Our Jazz, Tap, and Hip Hop Classes
At Academy 8:31, our Jazz, Tap, and Hip Hop classes offer high-energy, rhythm-driven training that encourages creativity, expression, and personal growth. Whether students are learning their first steps or mastering advanced combinations, they’ll find a supportive community that values connection and consistent progress. In every class, we strive to create a space where dancers feel seen, empowered, and inspired to shine—both in and out of the studio.
Intro Classes
Transitional
Ages
18 months - 5 years
Description
Focusing on creative movement, this class is designed with young dancers in mind who are still learning how to be in a classroom environment. If your child has never been to school before, this is the perfect fit for them as they build their independence!
Classes Per Week
One class per week recommended at this level.
Years at This Level
1-3 years at this level.
Jazz Classes
Jazz Minis
Ages
4 - 7 years
Description
This high-energy class introduces young dancers to the fundamentals of jazz through movement and music. Dancers will explore rhythm, coordination, and musicality while learning basic jazz steps in an encouraging environment.
Classes Per Week
One jazz class per week recommended at this level.
Years at This Level
1-3 years at this level
Jazz 3
Ages
9 and up
Description
By teacher recommendation only
Jazz 3 challenges dancers with more advanced choreography, dynamic combinations, and stylized movement. Dancers will work on mastering precision, control, and expressive performance while continuing to build strength and flexibility.
Classes Per Week
One jazz class per week recommended at this level.
Years at This Level
1-3 years at this level.
Hip Hop Classes
Hip Hop Minis
Ages
4 - 7 years
Description
This class introduces young dancers to the basics of hip hop in a fun and age-appropriate way. This upbeat class builds strength, musicality, and body control while encouraging confidence and self-expression.
Classes Per Week
One hip hop class per week recommended at this level.
Years at This Level
1- 3 years at this level.
Tap Classes
Tap 1
Ages
5 and up
Description
This fun and rhythmic class introduces the basics of tap dance, including basic steps, rhythms, and patterns. Dancers practice timing, musicality, and how to use tap shoes to create different sounds.
Classes Per Week
One tap class per week recommended at this level.
Years at This Level
1- 2 years at this level.
Contemporary Classes
Contemporary Technique
Ages
10 and up
Description
This class blends elements of ballet, jazz, and modern dance to develop expressive and fluid movement. Dancers will focus on floorwork, improvisation, and dynamic choreography, building strength and flexibility, as well as control and artistry.*
*This class does not perform in recitals.
Intro To Dance
Ages
18 months - 5 years
Description
Intro to Dance is a combo class including 25 minutes of Ballet and 25 minutes of Tap. This class is a prelude to formal dance instruction. They introduce movement and musicality, with a focus on motor skills and rhythm. Students learn dance class etiquette and basic dancer terms. Fun props and creative movement is incorporated to help engage the youngest dancers and lengthen their attention spans.
Classes Per Week
One class per week recommended at this level.
Years at This Level
1-3 years at this level.
Jazz 1
Ages
7 and up
Description
Jazz 1 introduces foundational jazz technique including kicks, turns, isolations, and basic choreography. Dancers will begin to build strength, flexibility, and confidence.
Classes Per Week
One jazz class per week recommended at this level.
Years at This Level
1-2 years at this level.
Hip Hop 1
Ages
7 and up
Description
Dancers in Hip Hop 1 will explore foundational moves, rhythm, and choreography set to age-appropriate music. This upbeat class builds strength, musicality, and body control while encouraging confidence and self-expression.
Classes Per Week
One hip hop class per week recommended at this level.
Years at This Level
1- 3 years at this level.
Tap 2
Ages
8 and up
Description
By teacher recommendation only
Tap 2 builds on the fundamentals of Tap 1 with more detailed footwork, rhythms, and combinations. Dancers focus on clarity of sound, coordination, and musical expression through increasingly complex patterns and exercises.
Classes Per Week
One tap class per week recommended at this level.
Years at This Level
1-3 years at this level.
Jazz 2
Ages
7 and up
Description
By teacher recommendation only
In Jazz 2, dancers continue to develop their technique and performance quality. More complex movement patterns, turns, and leaps are introduced. Emphasis is placed on clean lines, musicality, and expression through movement.
Classes Per Week
One jazz class per week recommended at this level.
Years at This Level
1-2 years at this level.
Hip Hop 2
Ages
6 and up
Description
By teacher recommendation only
In Hip Hop 2, dancers develop greater precision and musical awareness through more intricate patterns and choreography, building on the foundations learned in Hip Hop Minis or Hip Hop 1.
Classes Per Week
One hip hop class per week recommended at this level.
Years at This Level
1- 3 years at this level.
