Not sure which class to take? Scroll down for class descriptions.
Classes are subject to change. THE DANCE SPACE follows the Charleston County school inclement weather policy. In the event of a weather cancellation, please check our Instagram for closings. We'll do our best to update you on any closings via the email provided at registration.
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CLASS DESCRIPTIONS
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OPEN LEVEL TECHNIQUE
This specialized class is designed to help dancers build the strength, endurance, and technical precision necessary for excelling in various dance styles. Through targeted conditioning exercises, detailed technique drills, and across-the-floor progressions, dancers will enhance their physical capabilities and refine their movements. The class focuses on core strength, flexibility, balance, and overall muscle conditioning, creating a solid foundation for improved dance performance.
This class offers a supportive environment for dancers to develop their skills and form connections with like-minded individuals. Experienced instructors provide personalized attention and guidance to assist each dancer in their unique journey.
*Designed for dancers with previous training at an intermediate or advanced level.
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ADV. CONTEMPORARY
Contemporary blends several types of dance into its own unique style. It includes elements of ballet, jazz, modern, and even hip hop. Contemporary dance encourages dancers to be versatile in their expressions and to be able to portray a wide array of movement styles and emotions. It focuses on spatial and body awareness, use of body weight, floor work, technique, efficiency of muscle usage, musicality and safe body alignment. Technical dance experience is recommended for this class.
*Prior dance experience required.
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THEATER JAZZ (OPEN LEVEL)
A space to reconnect with your inner performer, build confidence, and enjoy the magic of dance.
This open-level class blends jazz technique, musicality, storytelling, and performance quality in a fun and supportive environment. Whether you’re returning to dance, continuing your training, or trying something new, you’ll be challenged, encouraged, and given the space to grow. Come ready to move, express yourself, and step into your performer energy.
Heels are optional for dancers with prior training and comfort dancing in them.
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ADVANCED TECHNIQUE
This class is for advanced dancers with previous technical training. This class will build on prior knowledge and the ability to develop precision and accuracy in technical skills. Dancers will work on proper alignment, strength, flexibility, understanding of body awareness, and mobility to help improve their execution of leaps, turns, jumps, extensions, and other dance skills/tricks. Class will include warm-up, isolations, stretches, and across-the-floor progressions. It feels incredible to nail these moves, and it is the closest feeling you'll get to flying!
*Prior technical dance experience required.
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INT/ADV. BALLET
Ballet is always a journey, and this class is about continuing to grow.
Designed for dancers with previous ballet experience, this class focuses on building strength, refining technique, and developing artistry through intentional barre, center, and movement across the floor. A space to challenge yourself, reconnect with your training, and celebrate the progress along the way.
*Prior ballet experience is recommended.
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MOVEMENT MENDS (OPEN LEVEL)
Movement Mends is an expressive dance form with a free, artistic, and creative feel through contemporary-styled movement. This class focuses on performance and movement quality while centering your energy through body-mind connection. Dance is a way to mend and heal—this is the perfect class to get in your feels. Whether you've never danced a day in your life, you used to dance when you were younger and took a break, or you're advanced, this class helps you put the YOU in your dancing.
*Some prior movement experience is recommended.
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BEGINNER BALLET
This class reviews basic ballet steps and vocabulary. Ballet provides an excellent grounding for other dance styles, and Ballet is the ultimate when it comes to the control of your body. It will help improve every aspect of your body’s fitness, including posture, muscle tone, flexibility, core strength, and artistic expression.
*Some prior dance experience is recommended.
