Classes at C.R.O.W.
Summer, 2026 enrollment is open!
Session Dates: June 15 - July 24 (6 weeks)
Enrollment Opens: February 16
Enrollment Closes: June 1
10% tuition discount If you register before March 10th. Use Promo Code: EARLYBIRD26
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All classes fill up fast, so don't wait to sign up!
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Please do not miss the enrollment deadline.
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Tuition is due at the time of enrollment, unless submitting a scholarship application.
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Learn more about our instructors HERE.
Class Descriptions
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Intro to Dance / Creative Movement
This class is extremely important for the young child. This class provides a joyful way for our youngest children to explore movement through music and dance. Students will work on developing motor skills, rhythm, coordination and balance in a safe environment. Creative Movement explores the foundational movement patterns, musicality, and collaboration with other young dancers while encouraging creativity and fun. Fun props and creative games are utilized to teach introductory technique that will directly apply to future dance classes in ballet, jazz, tap, contemporary and more.
Students must be potty trained. Parents may stay and observe this class.
Hip Hop One
Hip Hop 1 is a high-energy dance genre using the latest youth-appropriate music. This style features movements that are influenced by some of today's top music video choreographers. Hip Hop was founded from a broad collection of urban street dance styles. Classes will provide a structured method of learning various styles of movement in a fun and fast-paced environment. Each class will incorporate dance combinations and will encourage individual expression and personal style.
Hip Hop Two
Hip Hop 2 is a high-energy dance genre using the latest youth-appropriate music. This style features movements that are influenced by some of today's top music video choreographers. Hip Hop was founded from a broad collection of urban street dance styles. Classes will provide a structured method of learning various styles of movement in a fun and fast-paced environment. Each class will incorporate dance combinations and will encourage individual expression and personal style.
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Contemporary One
Contemporary One involves incorporating aspects of movement from several other genres such as jazz, modern, and ballet. Contemporary dance includes a warm up, center work, across the floor, and floor/levels work. Contemporary's primary goal is to communicate emotion and to express our human qualities by manipulating the body, time, rhythm, space, gravity, breath, and energy.
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Contemporary Two
Contemporary Two involves incorporating aspects of movement from several other genres such as jazz, modern, and ballet. Contemporary dance includes a warm up, center work, across the floor, and floor/levels work. Contemporary's primary goal is to communicate emotion and to express our human qualities by manipulating the body, time, rhythm, space, gravity, breath, and energy.
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Youth Tap
Tap dance sharpens reflexes and improves memory skills and coordination. This introductory class for will work toward establishing beginning to intermediate level tap movements, will build vocabulary, and will work on basic rhythms and steps that progress into fun and lively dance combinations. Tap dancing is a great way to develop musicality, timing, rhythm, and balance. Get ready for a lot of fun!
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Teen & Adult Tap
Tap dance is wonderful for all ages because it sharpens reflexes and improves memory skills and coordination. This mixed age class will establish beginning/intermediate level tap movements, build vocabulary and teach basic rhythms and steps that progress into fun and lively dance combinations. For more experienced tappers, the combinations will involve more intricate rhythms and patterns while beginners practice the basics. Tap dancing is a great way to develop musicality, timing, rhythm, and balance.
Ballet One
Ballet One is an introductory course in ballet technique, which will enhance the student's understanding & appreciation of this aesthetic art form while developing & improving balance, flexibility, and musicality. This class begins at the barre, and then the students will go across the floor and do center work. Ballet is the basis for all forms of dance, and is essential for building good technique. To become a better dancer in any genre, a strong Ballet foundation is recommended.
Ballet Two/Three
Ballet 2/3 is a more challenging course in ballet technique, which will enhance the student's understanding & appreciation of this aesthetic art form while developing & improving balance, flexibility, and musicality. In addition, this class will begin to perfect jumps, turns, and leaps. This class begins at the barre, and then the students will go across the floor and do center work. Ballet is the basis for all forms of dance, and is essential for building good technique. This class requires instructor approval before enrolling.
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Pointe & Pre-Pointe (ages 12+ by invitation)
Pointe & Pre-Pointe class is designed to build the strength, alignment, and technical foundation necessary for safe and successful pointe work. Dancers focus on proper foot and ankle development, core stability, balance, and refined ballet technique through carefully structured exercises. Pre-pointe students work to prepare their bodies for future pointe training, while pointe students continue developing control, strength, and endurance. Placement is by instructor recommendation to ensure readiness and protect each dancer’s long-term health and growth.
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Youth Jazz
Youth Jazz class is an energetic and upbeat introduction to the exciting world of jazz dance. Dancers will build strong technique through age-appropriate warm-ups, across-the-floor progressions, and fun combinations set to high-energy music. Classes focus on coordination, isolations, flexibility, rhythm, and expressive performance quality in a positive and encouraging environment. Perfect for dancers who wish to express themselves with movement and build confidence on stage.
Line Dancing
Line Dancing for Teens & Adults is a high-energy, feel-good class that blends fun choreography with great music and community spirit. Dancers will learn a variety of classic and contemporary line dances while building coordination, rhythm, and confidence. No partner or prior experience is required. Just bring comfortable shoes, wear clothing you can move in, and be ready to have a great time. This class is a fantastic way to stay active, relieve stress, and connect with others in a welcoming, upbeat environment.
Teen & Adult Stretching & Conditioning
Teen & Adult Stretching and Conditioning class is designed to improve flexibility, strength, and overall body awareness in a supportive and encouraging environment. Participants will focus on safe stretching techniques, core stability, balance, and muscle conditioning to enhance performance and prevent injury. This class is ideal for dancers, athletes, or anyone looking to move more comfortably and feel stronger in their daily life. All levels are welcome, with modifications provided to meet individual needs and goals.
Youth Stretching & Conditioning
Youth Stretching & Conditioning class helps young young people build strength, flexibility, and healthy body awareness in a fun and encouraging environment. Students will learn safe stretching techniques, improve balance and coordination, and develop core strength to support all styles of dance and athletics. Exercises are age-appropriate and designed to prevent injury while building confidence. This class is a wonderful complement to any dance, sport, or other movement based activity.
Intro to Acro
Intro to Acro is a great class for dancers interested in learning the basics of tumbling for dance. This class focuses on safety, flexibility, strength, beginning and finishing positions, and proper body, foot, and leg positions. These Acro skills will help to build a dancer's repertoire, and allow them to create more exciting movements in all future dance performances.
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Musical Theatre Combos
Musical theatre dance is a style of dance that combines elements of various dance forms like ballet, jazz, and tap, with acting and character development to tell stories through movement. It's not a single, specific style but rather a description of the type of dancing seen in Broadway musicals, emphasizing expressive movement, musical interpretation, and stage presence.
General Dance Class Info:
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Classes are charged by the session @$12 per class.
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No refunds for absences or withdrawals.
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Limited financial-need based scholarships are available with separate application.
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Creative Movement students MUST be potty-trained.
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Parents may stay and observe creative movement, but not any other classes, per our OBSERVATION POLICY.
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Students must follow our DRESS CODE or may be asked to sit out.
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Please carefully review our Performance and Costume policy below. This does not apply to Summer.
ENROLLMENT QUESTIONS OR NEED HELP SIGNING UP? Email Robin at admin@crowkids.com
Applying for a scholarship?
Limited financial-need based scholarships are available for all C.R.O.W. classes and workshops. In general, we can only award ONE scholarship per student, per session. Priority is placed upon new families and those with the greatest financial need. Scholarship awards are typically in full or half scholarship amounts.
PARENTS: While we wish we could award every student full scholarships every time, we do still have to pay our teachers, pay insurance costs, maintain our studio, and keep the lights on. Our classes cost approximately 50% less than classes at other similar non-profit programs. Please DO apply for a scholarship if you need one, but remember that we are doing the best we can to also pay our bills.
C.R.O.W. is a 501(C)3 nonprofit organization. All contributions are tax-exempt to the fullest extent of the law.
Please follow these steps to apply for a scholarship:
1) Sign up for class(es) on Dance Studio Pro FIRST. This allows us to process requests easily. CLICK HERE.
2) Submit a separate scholarship application. CLICK HERE.
3) You will be notified of scholarship awards by email. If you will have a balance due and cannot pay up front, you may arrange a payment play with our Administrative and Programming Assistant, Robin.
Please email your questions to Robin at admin@crowkids.com
Performance & Costume Policy:
If your class is participating in an annual performance (such as Holly Jolly Follies or Spring Dance Showcase), enrollment in the session means that you understand that you are required to perform with your class. This is not optional (unless you have been granted special permission).
You also understand that you are required to purchase the necessary costume/shoes/undergarments/etc. Please ask if you have questions.
This does not apply to the Summer session.
To view all of our policies and procedures, including waivers, please CLICK HERE.