Minis
Ages 5-8
High energy Minis bring the fun!
Our Mini dancers know how to have a good time! Many Mini dancers come in as true beginners with a love for movement and an eagerness to learn. Whether it's their first ever dance class or they're mini professionals, our class focus for this age group is to inspire curiosity, make learning fun (even the hard parts of stretching and conditioning!), and instilling a love for dance.
Check out our Mini class offerings below:
Mini Ballet • Mini Jazz • Mini Tap • Mini Lyrical • Mini Hip Hop • Mini Pom • Acro 1
25/26 Season Classes
August 11, 2025 - May 23, 2026
Use the filters to find the perfect class for your dancer! Classes with availability welcome immediate registration, classes in red are currently full and are accepting dancers on a waitlist.
We accept new students until March 2026! A new schedule will be released in May 2026 for the 26/27 Season.
Season info
We accept new students throughout the season! Students are placed into classes based on their age/grade as of September 1, 2025. New students will only be eligible for Level 1 classes. Interested in a higher level class? Take a look here at what skills and experience are required for higher level classes!
Our fall semester focuses on learning technique and gaining strength & flexibility with the option to participate in our Christmas show in separate rehearsals. Our spring semester focuses on improving technique and learning a recital dance during class for our June recital.
Check out our calendar for information regarding holiday breaks and events!
Each class requires a specific dress code. DDC has a limited amount of shoes, leotards, and tights at either location available for purchase.
Tuition is charged on the first of each month to the card on file. Students who enroll throughout mid-month will have prorated tuition for that month. Please review our policies for additional information about DDC!
Ballet
A classical form of dance, ballet focuses on strength, grace, and precision. Students learn technical skills, ballet history, and athletic discipline. Ballet is a great basis for many forms of dance!
Jazz
Jazz dance is an energetic form of dance that can be smooth, powerful, sassy, fun, and show-stopping! Dancers learn technique and performance qualities to shine their brightest onstage.
Tap
onstage Tap is a form of dance that has been cherished by audiences for centuries. From Broadway style tap to rhythmic tap, dancers will improve their coordination, musicality, and stamina in class.
Hip Hop
A very popular style of dance in the 20th & 21st centuries, hip hop offers a space for dancers to show off their style and tell a story. Students learn history of hip hop, study various styles, and build confidence.
ACRO
Acro teaches dancers tumbling tricks that can be performed on a stage. Blending together dance and gymnastics skills, acro moves such as walkovers, handsprings, and contortionist skills are implemented into dance routines to showcase strength and flexibility.
Lyrical
Lyrical focuses on interpreting music to portray a feeling or story. Dancers are able to effectively move their audience by using emotional and technical elements from ballet and modern.
POm
Pom uses in high energy choreography and strong technique to create entertaining performances for teams and audiences. Focusing on sharp movements and teamwork, dancers use poms during and incorporate jazz and hip hop moves in their routines.