Schedule & Class Offerings

 
 
 

OVERVIEW

10 AM to 3 PM

50 minute sessions

CLASS OFFERINGS

Hip Hop - Lyrical - Pom - Musical Theatre - Jazz - Improv - Contemporary - Street Jazz - Across the Floor

Not every genre is offered for each age group .

DANCER CHOICE

Dancers will select the specialty classes that interest them most — and best of all, there are no additional fees to participate! See options below.

MINI DANCERS

A fun and focused half-day experience designed just for our youngest dancers!

What to Expect:

  • 2 classes per day, perfectly paced for little dancers

  • Perfect for building confidence and skills at a comfortable pace

Parent/Guardian Required:
A parent or guardian must remain in the building during Mini class times for supervision and support

Observer Band Included:
Every Mini registered automatically receives a free observer band (a $45 value) — no sign-up needed!

Want More?
If your dancer can handle a full day of classes, consider bumping them up to the junior group.

AUDITIONS

All dancers will learn a short combination on Saturday, which they’ll perform in their audition on Sunday.

Our faculty will guide dancers through:

  • What to expect during the audition

  • Recommended attire

  • Tips for success

This is designed to be a positive and supportive experience for every dancer!

Scholarships awarded based on auditions (see below)

TEACHERS

Classes designed specifically for teachers – gain fresh tools, insights, and inspiration for your studio!

One teacher FREE with every 3 paid dancers
(Assistants do not qualify as teachers and must register as dancers if attending classes.)

DX encourages all teachers to:

  • Attend both teacher-only and regular classes

  • Learn the material

  • Take notes and observe

  • Gather choreography and ideas for future routines

Take full advantage of this opportunity to grow alongside your dancers! See class descriptions below.

FINAL SHOW

Join us on Sunday for a special showcase!

Dancers wear anything PURPLE in the show! DX will have convention gear at our store or bring your own gear.

All dancers will perform their audition routine for family and friends.

Minis: We have scheduled a short rehearsal on Sunday at 3:15 to go over the mini’s dance. Minis will be brought into the hall for the show.

Come cheer them on and celebrate all their hard work. Scholarships presented during the final show.

CLASS DESCRIPTIONS

  1. Hip Hop

    Designed for all levels, this class blends the latest street dance styles with classic hip hop moves, helping build confidence, coordination, and rhythm.

  2. Lyrical‍ ‍

    It is a storytelling dance form that emphasizes emotional connection, using the dancer’s body language and facial expressions to tell a story inspired by the lyrics.

  3. Pom

    You’ll learn high-energy routines that combine precision, sharp and dynamic movements with upbeat music. Choreography emphasizes synchronization, bold moves, and big energy - all while using poms to add flair. Don’t worry if you don’t have poms - we’ve got you covered.

  4. Musical Theatre

    This high energy class combines the fundamentals of jazz dance with the expressive storytelling of Broadway choreography. Dancers learn routines inspired by classic and contemporary musicals, focusing on character development, stage presence, and performance technique.

  5. Jazz

    Dive into the dynamic world of jazz dance in this high-energy class designed to develop technique, musicality, and performance quality.

  6. Improv

    Designed for movers of all levels, this class explores spontaneous movement through guided exercises, creative prompts, and music-driving exploration.

  7. Contemporary

    Blending elements of modern, jazz, lyrical and classical ballet, this class encourages creativity, emotional expression, and individual artistry.

  8. Street Jazz

    Also known as jazz funk, is a dynamic dance style that fuses classic jazz technique with street dance elements like hip-hop. It is characterized by high energy, sharp yet fluid movements, isolations, and body rolls, often performed to popular music.

  9. Across the Floor

    This class provides a comprehensive set of across-the-floor progressions designed to challenge dancers and elevate their technical abilities. From turns and leaps to directional changes and traveling combinations, these exercises will enhance coordination, precision, and spatial awareness - equipping them with the tools to move more confidently and dynamically across the floor.

 

DANCER CHOICE CLASS

  1. Improv Dance: Musicality & Storytelling

    This improvisational dance class explores movement through music and emotion rather than set choreography. Dancers develop musicality by responding to rhythm, tempo, and dynamics, learning how to translate sound into expressive movement.

    The class also focuses on storytelling through dance, using gesture, emotion, and imagination to create characters and narratives without words. Through guided prompts and open improvisation, students build confidence, creativity, and expressive freedom.

    Open to all levels—no prior dance experience needed.

  2. Dancin’ in Heels

    A high-energy class that combines jazz and commercial choreography while focusing on technique, balance, and confidence in heeled footwear. Dancers build strength and stability through warm-ups and drills, then learn dynamic choreography that emphasizes posture, control, and performance presence. This class is designed to help you move safely, confidently, and with style. Heels are welcomed, but not required for class.

  3. Collegiate Pom Tips & Tricks

    This class prepares dancers for collegiate pom tryouts by focusing on sharp technique, performance quality, and clean execution. Dancers will improve motions, jumps, kicks, and stamina while learning audition tips, combo retention, and mock tryout skills to help them stand out at college team auditions.

 

TEACHER CLASS DESCRIPTIONS

  1. Cultivating Healthy Studio Relationships

    Build a thriving studio culture by developing strong, professional relationships among teachers, students, and parents. In this class, you'll learn practical strategies for effective communication, building trust, and establishing healthy boundaries that foster a positive, supportive, and respectful environment—both within the studio and beyond.

  2. Dance Progressions & Technique Training for Teachers

    This class equips dance educators with effective strategies for teaching technique, movement progressions, and skill development. Teachers will learn how to structure exercises, build foundational skills, scaffold complex movements, and create age-appropriate progressions that improve dancers’ alignment, coordination, strength, and confidence. The focus is on practical teaching methods that support safe, effective, and engaging dance instruction.

  3. Unlock Higher Studio Revenue with Pom

    Discover practical strategies for expanding your offerings—including adding a new genre with pom — to attract more students and build a stronger, more profitable studio.

  4. Adding Improvisation to Dance Class

    This workshop gives dance teachers practical tools to incorporate improvisation into class. Learn simple exercises and prompts that build creativity, confidence, and musicality while supporting technique and structure. Participants will leave with ready-to-use ideas to help students explore movement, make choices, and express their own artistic voice.

 
 

SCHOLARSHIPS

All registered dancers are eligible to be considered for scholarships!
Minis will be selected based on class participation — no audition required.

Scholarship Levels:

  • Elite Performer – Full Ride

  • Outstanding Dancer – $100 Value

  • Firecracker – $50 Value

  • Audition Ready – $25 Value

Hard work, passion, and attitude matter — bring your best!

SCHOLARSHIP DETAILS

  • Multiple Scholarships:
    Dancers may earn multiple scholarship certificates, but only one certificate may be redeemed per convention. To use additional scholarships, dancers must register for a different location.

  • Scholarships are non-transferable - only valid for dancer.

  • DX Dollars:
    Scholarship prizes are awarded in DX Dollars, which can be used toward future convention tuition only.
    Not valid for competition entry fees.

  • Awarded to the Dancers:
    All scholarships are awarded to the dancer and may follow the dancer.