School Break Dance Camps

Name
Days
Location
Mermaid Combo Dance Camp
Jenny Miller
14 spots left
July 13-16
Dance in the waves & have fun with mermaids and sea creatures! Please prepare a snack daily for your mermaid!

Ages 3 - 8
Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday
11:00 AM to 2:00 PM
Bella Via-Dance
Bella Via Studio
Cartwheel & Side Aerial Acro Camp
Maria Hanson
8 spots left
June 15-18
This Summer Dance Camp is perfect for beginners and intermediate dancers who wish to work the progressions through cartwheels and side aerials! Utilizing the Acrobatic Arts Syllabus, dancers will be guided the the safe steps to achieving their goals!

Ages 6 - 18
Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday
11:30 AM to 1:30 PM
Bella Via-Dance
Bella Via Studio
Wicked Musical Theatre Dance Camp
Desarae Niichel
11 spots left
June 29-July 2
Loved the recital? Cant get Defying Gravity out of your head? Then sign up for our Wicked Musical Theatre Dance Camp!

Ages 7 - 12
Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday
1:00 PM to 3:00 PM
Ellsworth-Rhythm
Ellsworth Studio

2026/2027 Season

Name
Days
Location
Pilates
Jenny Miller
20 spots left
Ages 0 - 0
Monday
6:45 PM to 7:45 PM
Bella Via-Dance
Bella Via Studio
Acro Dance - Acro (Level 4-6)** Bella Via
Maria Hanson
13 spots left
**Teacher Placement Required
Acrobatic Arts Levels Level 4-Level 6

Class will continue to grow a dancer's technique in progressed skills such as chest stands, forearm stands, front limbers, side aerial drills and walkovers. Having an increased stregnth and flexibility ability is vital to the safe development of these skills. Dancers placed in this class can:

Square Splits 6 inches from the floor (Right, Left & Center)

Toes 6 inches from head in cobra stretch

Hold a plank, superhero, table top, wall sit and Vsit for at least 30 seconds

Perform 20 consecutive upper body lifts

Hold a bridge and a handstand at the wall for 20 seconds

Ages 6 - 18
Monday
7:45 PM to 8:45 PM
Bella Via-Dance
Bella Via Studio
Level 2 Combo Tuesday
Riley Contessa
11 spots left
This advanced combo class is for children who are 5-7 years old dancing for the first time or for Combo 1 children who have been recommended by a teacher to register for this class. In this faster-paced combo class, children build on previously taught basic dance techniques in tap, ballet, jazz, and creative movement.

At the end of each month, there is a 'Parent Showcase' in each class to highlight some of the things the kids have learned in class.

Ages 5 - 7
Tuesday
4:00 PM to 5:00 PM
Bella Via-Dance
Bella Via Studio
Musical Theatre 1
Riley Contessa
16 spots left
Singing, Dancing and Acting!

Dress Code: Comfortable, tight fitting dance attire is required. No baggy shorts or shirts. Hair must be up and away from the face. Jazz, ballet, or lyrical shoes may be worn.

Ages 6 - 8
Tuesday
5:00 PM to 5:45 PM
Bella Via-Dance
Bella Via Studio
Jazz 1 Tuesday
Lyla Sollis
16 spots left
This is a beginning level class for ages 7+. Students will extensively stretch in a warm up, with the goal of obtaining all 3 splits. They will learn basic terminology of leaping, turning, kicking, and stretching. They have the opportunity to perform in recitals after rehearsing choreography including the terms learned in their class.


Ages 7 - 0
Tuesday
5:45 PM to 6:30 PM
Bella Via-Dance
Bella Via Studio
Tap 1
Lyla Sollis
18 spots left
A beginning level class for ages 7+. Students will learn the basic tap movements, noises, and combinations. They have the opportunity to perform in recitals after rehearsing choreography and learning the terms taught in class.challenged in accuracy and speed.
Ages 7 - 0
Tuesday
6:30 PM to 7:15 PM
Bella Via-Dance
Bella Via Studio
Level 1 Combo Wednesday AM
Maria Hanson
12 spots left
This introductory class is for children ages 3-5 who are able to complete class independent from a parent or guardian. It combines tap, ballet, creative movement, and tumbling. Children learn the basics of dance through the use of dancing at the barre, across the floor, and in the center of the room.

​At the end of each month, there is a 'Parent Showcase' in each class to highlight some of the things the kids have learned in class.

Ages 3 - 5
Wednesday
10:00 AM to 11:00 AM
Bella Via-Dance
Bella Via Studio
Level 1 Combo Wednesday PM
Casey Jackson
8 spots left
This introductory class is for children ages 3-5 who are able to complete class independent from a parent or guardian. It combines tap, ballet, creative movement, and tumbling. Children learn the basics of dance through the use of dancing at the barre, across the floor, and in the center of the room.

​At the end of each month, there is a 'Parent Showcase' in each class to highlight some of the things the kids have learned in class.

Ages 3 - 5
Wednesday
4:00 PM to 5:00 PM
Bella Via-Dance
Bella Via Studio
Jazz 1 Wednesday
Casey Jackson
8 spots left
This is a beginning level class for ages 7+. Students will extensively stretch in a warm up, with the goal of obtaining all 3 splits. They will learn basic terminology of leaping, turning, kicking, and stretching. They have the opportunity to perform in recitals after rehearsing choreography including the terms learned in their class.


Ages 7 - 0
Wednesday
5:00 PM to 5:45 PM
Bella Via-Dance
Bella Via Studio
Ballet 1 Wednesday
Casey Jackson
5 spots left
A beginning ballet class for ages 7-10. Students learn the basic foot positions of ballet as well as the basic terminology for pointing, turning, and leaping. They have the opportunity to perform in recitals after rehearsing choreography and learning the terms.

Dress Code: Leotard and ballet slippers and their hair needs to be in a pony tail or bun

Ages 7 - 12
Wednesday
5:45 PM to 6:30 PM
Bella Via-Dance
Bella Via Studio
Aerial Arts (Aerial Level Primary - 4)
Casey Jackson
5 spots left
This class is available for all levels, especially beginners and is designed to teach and safely build the foundations. Students will build upper body and core strength training through a parade of drills aimed to challenge a student's balance, core, grip and ability to hold their body weight off the ground.
Ages 7 - 18
Wednesday
6:30 PM to 7:30 PM
Bella Via-Dance
Bella Via Studio
Beginning Hip Hop
Madelyn Miller
7 spots left
These high energy classes are for dancers who want to learn upbeat and unique styles of the newest and latest hip hop trends. These classes cover all styles of hip hop within different combinations and freestyle opportunities.
Ages 6 - 9
Thursday
4:45 PM to 5:45 PM
Bella Via-Dance
Bella Via Studio
Level 1 Combo Thursday
Maria Hanson
11 spots left
This introductory class is for children ages 3-5 who are able to complete class independent from a parent or guardian. It combines tap, ballet, creative movement, and tumbling. Children learn the basics of dance through the use of dancing at the barre, across the floor, and in the center of the room.

​At the end of each month, there is a 'Parent Showcase' in each class to highlight some of the things the kids have learned in class.

Ages 3 - 5
Thursday
5:45 PM to 6:45 PM
Bella Via-Dance
Bella Via Studio
Level 1 Combo Saturday Bella Via
Desarae Niichel
12 spots left
This introductory class is for children ages 3-5 who are able to complete class independent from a parent or guardian. It combines tap, ballet, creative movement, and tumbling. Children learn the basics of dance through the use of dancing at the barre, across the floor, and in the center of the room.

​At the end of each month, there is a 'Parent Showcase' in each class to highlight some of the things the kids have learned in class.

Ages 3 - 5
Saturday
10:00 AM to 11:00 AM
Bella Via-Dance
Bella Via Studio
Ballet 1 Saturday
Desarae Niichel
14 spots left
A beginning ballet class for ages 7-10. Students learn the basic foot positions of ballet as well as the basic terminology for pointing, turning, and leaping. They have the opportunity to perform in recitals after rehearsing choreography and learning the terms.

Dress Code: Leotard and ballet slippers and their hair needs to be in a pony tail or bun

Ages 7 - 12
Saturday
11:00 AM to 11:45 AM
Bella Via-Dance
Bella Via Studio
Acro Dance (Acro Level Primary - 3) Saturday
Desarae Niichel
18 spots left
Acrobatic Arts Levels Primary-Level 3

Class will safely introduce skills such as bridges and bridge kick overs, headstands, bridge, backward rolls, handstands and cartwheels. Dancers will work to gain strength and flexibility to develop strong technique in these skills as well.

Ages 6 - 18
Saturday
11:45 AM to 12:45 AM
Bella Via-Dance
Bella Via Studio
Lyrical/Contemporary 1
Desarae Niichel
16 spots left
This is a beginning level class for those with one year of ballet experience. This class uses elements from Jazz and Contemporary dance styles, with a strong emphasis on Ballet movement and fluidity. Stretching and choreography are the main emphasis of this class. Dancers also take an exploration in to the world of Modern and Contemporary dance. Dancers learn the importance of head/tail connection, fall/recover, body awareness and basic improvisational technique. Dancers will also learn the foundation and history of Modern and Contemporary dance as their dance vocabulary expands with this unique style of dance.​

Dress Code: Comfortable, tight fitting dance attire is required. No baggy shorts or shirts. Hair must be up and away from the face. Jazz, ballet, or lyrical shoes may be worn.

Dress Code: Students need to wear comfortable dance clothes and jazz shoes. Hair should be in a pony tail or bun.

Ages 7 - 0
Saturday
12:45 PM to 1:30 PM
Bella Via-Dance
Bella Via Studio
Stretch & Strength (ages 5-8)
DeAnna Pearce
15 spots left
This class is mixture of strength training, cardio, and deep stretching specifically designed towards helping dancers reach their goals.
Ages 5 - 8
Monday
5:00 PM to 6:00 PM
Ellsworth-Rhythm
Ellsworth Studio
Acro Dance - Acro (Level 4-6)** Ellsworth
Desarae Niichel
18 spots left
**Teacher Placement Required
Acrobatic Arts Levels Level 4-Level 6

Class will continue to grow a dancer's technique in progressed skills such as chest stands, forearm stands, front limbers, side aerial drills and walkovers. Having an increased stregnth and flexibility ability is vital to the safe development of these skills. Dancers placed in this class can:

Square Splits 6 inches from the floor (Right, Left & Center)

Toes 6 inches from head in cobra stretch

Hold a plank, superhero, table top, wall sit and Vsit for at least 30 seconds

Perform 20 consecutive upper body lifts

Hold a bridge and a handstand at the wall for 20 seconds

Ages 6 - 18
Monday
6:00 PM to 7:00 PM
Ellsworth-Rhythm
Ellsworth Studio
Acro Dance (Acro Level Primary - 3) Monday
Riley Contessa
This class is full
Acrobatic Arts Levels Primary-Level 3

Class will safely introduce skills such as bridges and bridge kick overs, headstands, bridge, backward rolls, handstands and cartwheels. Dancers will work to gain strength and flexibility to develop strong technique in these skills as well.

Ages 6 - 18
Monday
6:00 PM to 7:00 PM
Ellsworth-Motion
Ellsworth Studio
Turns
Jenny Miller
14 spots left
Dancers in this class will work on drills and techniques to improve a variety of turns.
Ages 7 - 18
Tuesday
4:00 PM to 4:45 PM
Ellsworth-Rhythm
Ellsworth Studio
Musical Theatre 3
Desarae Niichel
9 spots left
Dancers continue to refine their movement exploration and grow in new and unique ways to move the body. A stronger ability to improvise is established and dancers begin to learn choreographic patterns and strategies. This class uses elements from Jazz and Contemporary, with a strong emphasis on Ballet movement and fluidity. This class uses elements from Jazz and Contemporary dance styles, with a strong emphasis on Ballet movement and fluidity. Stretching and choreography are the main emphasis of this class.
Singing, Dancing, and Acting!!
Musical Theatre introduces students to the songs of Broadway Musicals. Classes consist of a brief warm-up, learning the repertoire of Broadway show tunes, acting and staging techniques. This course is devoted to the enjoyment of musical theatre and an appreciation for Broadway musical productions.

Ages 12 - 18
Wednesday
3:45 PM to 4:30 PM
Ellsworth-Motion
Ellsworth Studio
Level 2 Combo Wednesday
Maria Hanson
4 spots left
This advanced combo class is for children who are 5-7 years old dancing for the first time or for Combo 1 children who have been recommended by a teacher to register for this class. In this faster-paced combo class, children build on previously taught basic dance techniques in tap, ballet, jazz, and creative movement.

At the end of each month, there is a 'Parent Showcase' in each class to highlight some of the things the kids have learned in class.

Ages 5 - 7
Wednesday
4:00 PM to 5:00 PM
Ellsworth-Rhythm
Ellsworth Studio
Musical Theatre 2
Desarae Niichel
13 spots left
Singing, Dancing and Acting!

Dress Code: Comfortable, tight fitting dance attire is required. No baggy shorts or shirts. Hair must be up and away from the face. Jazz, ballet, or lyrical shoes may be worn.

Ages 9 - 11
Wednesday
4:30 PM to 5:15 PM
Ellsworth-Motion
Ellsworth Studio
Mini Acro Dance
Maria Hanson
8 spots left
Acrobatic Arts Levels Primary-Level 2

Class will safely introduce skills such as bridges and bridge kick overs, headstands, bridge, backward rolls, handstands and cartwheels. Dancers will work to gain strength and flexibility to develop strong technique in these skills as well.

Ages 3 - 7
Wednesday
5:00 PM to 5:45 PM
Ellsworth-Rhythm
Ellsworth Studio
Friends in Motion (Adaptive Dance)
Maria Hanson
21 spots left
Rhythm & Motion Dance Center has proudly served the east Mesa community since 2008! We are excited to bring back our Friends in Motion class starting Summer 2026! This adaptive class is for dancers that will give everyone a chance to dance!
Ages 7 - 18
Wednesday
6:30 PM to 7:15 PM
Ellsworth-Rhythm
Ellsworth Studio
Hip Hop (10+)
Madelyn Miller
13 spots left
These high energy classes are for dancers who want to learn upbeat and unique styles of the newest and latest hip hop trends. These classes cover all styles of hip hop within different combinations and freestyle opportunities.
Ages 10 - 18
Wednesday
7:15 PM to 8:00 PM
Ellsworth-Rhythm
Ellsworth Studio
Level 2 Combo Thursday
Riley Contessa
9 spots left
This advanced combo class is for children who are 5-7 years old dancing for the first time or for Combo 1 children who have been recommended by a teacher to register for this class. In this faster-paced combo class, children build on previously taught basic dance techniques in tap, ballet, jazz, and creative movement.

At the end of each month, there is a 'Parent Showcase' in each class to highlight some of the things the kids have learned in class.

Ages 5 - 7
Thursday
5:00 PM to 6:00 PM
Ellsworth-Motion
Ellsworth Studio
Stretch & Strength
DeAnna Pearce
This class is full
This class is mixture of strength training, cardio, and deep stretching specifically designed towards helping dancers reach their goals.
Ages 9 - 19
Thursday
6:00 PM to 7:45 PM
Ellsworth-Motion
Ellsworth Studio
Level 1 Combo Friday
Sydney Pearce
5 spots left
This introductory class is for children ages 3-5 who are able to complete class independent from a parent or guardian. It combines tap, ballet, creative movement, and tumbling. Children learn the basics of dance through the use of dancing at the barre, across the floor, and in the center of the room.

​At the end of each month, there is a 'Parent Showcase' in each class to highlight some of the things the kids have learned in class.

Ages 3 - 5
Friday
4:30 PM to 5:30 PM
Ellsworth-Rhythm
Ellsworth Studio
Level 2 Combo Friday
Lyla Sollis
10 spots left
This advanced combo class is for children who are 5-7 years old dancing for the first time or for Combo 1 children who have been recommended by a teacher to register for this class. In this faster-paced combo class, children build on previously taught basic dance techniques in tap, ballet, jazz, and creative movement.

At the end of each month, there is a 'Parent Showcase' in each class to highlight some of the things the kids have learned in class.

Ages 5 - 7
Friday
4:30 PM to 5:30 PM
Ellsworth-Rhythm
Ellsworth Studio
Level 3 Combo Friday
Lyla Sollis
17 spots left
Level 3 Combo brings the imaginative fun into our older dance classes in a structured way! This class is 1 hour and 15 minutes long and further expands into the curriculum Level 1 & 2 Combo dancers have worked on including the Al Gilbert Tap Technique (Level 2 & 3), Dorothy Vose Ballet Technique (Level 1), and the Acrobatic Arts Syllabus (Level Primary-Level 2)

These dancers will also enjoy the continued benefits of the monthly Parent Showcases!

Ages 7 - 9
Friday
5:30 PM to 6:45 PM
Ellsworth-Rhythm
Ellsworth Studio
Mini Hip Hop
Madelyn Miller
14 spots left
These high energy classes are for dancers who want to learn upbeat and unique styles of the newest and latest hip hop trends. These classes cover all styles of hip hop within different combinations and freestyle opportunities.
Ages 4 - 6
Friday
5:30 PM to 6:15 PM
Ellsworth-Rhythm
Ellsworth Studio
Level 2 Combo Saturday
Riley Contessa
11 spots left
This advanced combo class is for children who are 5-7 years old dancing for the first time or for Combo 1 children who have been recommended by a teacher to register for this class. In this faster-paced combo class, children build on previously taught basic dance techniques in tap, ballet, jazz, and creative movement.

At the end of each month, there is a 'Parent Showcase' in each class to highlight some of the things the kids have learned in class.

Ages 5 - 7
Saturday
10:00 AM to 11:00 AM
Ellsworth-Rhythm
Ellsworth Studio
Level 1 Combo Saturday Ellsworth
Riley Contessa
7 spots left
This introductory class is for children ages 3-5 who are able to complete class independent from a parent or guardian. It combines tap, ballet, creative movement, and tumbling. Children learn the basics of dance through the use of dancing at the barre, across the floor, and in the center of the room.

​At the end of each month, there is a 'Parent Showcase' in each class to highlight some of the things the kids have learned in class.

Ages 3 - 5
Saturday
11:00 AM to 12:00 PM
Ellsworth-Rhythm
Ellsworth Studio
Level 3 Combo Saturday
Riley Contessa
12 spots left
Level 3 Combo brings the imaginative fun into our older dance classes in a structured way! This class is 1 hour and 15 minutes long and further expands into the curriculum Level 1 & 2 Combo dancers have worked on including the Al Gilbert Tap Technique (Level 2 & 3), Dorothy Vose Ballet Technique (Level 1), and the Acrobatic Arts Syllabus (Level Primary-Level 2)

These dancers will also enjoy the continued benefits of the monthly Parent Showcases!

Ages 7 - 9
Saturday
12:00 PM to 1:15 PM
Ellsworth-Rhythm
Ellsworth Studio