Explore Our Classes at South Walton Dance Company
At South Walton Dance Company, we offer a wide variety of dance classes designed to inspire dancers of all ages and skill levels. From beginner to advanced, and styles ranging from Ballet and Jazz to Hip-Hop and Contemporary, there’s something for every dancer to discover their passion and grow their skills.

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Spring 2026

Name
Days
Location
Intro to Dance
Elizabeth Morris
Intro to Dance (Ballet)
Ages 3–5 | Must be Potty Trained
Our Intro to Dance class is the perfect starting point for young dancers to explore movement, rhythm, and creativity through ballet basics and imaginative play. This class helps develop coordination, listening skills, and classroom structure in a fun and nurturing environment.

Attire:
Ballet pink leotard or ballet class dress, ballet pink tights, and pink ballet shoes are required. Hair should be pulled back into a bun or securely out of the face for our tiny dancers.

Please Note:
Only water is allowed in the studio—

Ages 3 - 5
Monday
3:30 PM to 4:15 PM
Grayton
SWDC | Freeport FL
Intro to Hip Hop
Ashley Brooks
Intro to Hip Hop
Ages 4–6 | Must be Potty Trained
Our Intro to Hip Hop class is full of energy, fun, and age-appropriate movement! Dancers will groove to upbeat music while learning the fundamentals of hip hop, including weight shifts, rhythm, musicality, and beginner acrobatic elements. This class builds confidence, coordination, and creativity—all in a supportive, high-energy environment.

Attire:
Athletic shorts or pants (no skirts), tanks or t-shirts in studio-approved colors: Light Blue, White, Black, or any Studio T-Shirt.
Shoes: Clean athletic sneakers are required. Please no outside play shoes—this helps keep our dance floors clean and free from debris. White sole shoes are suggested, not required.
Hair: Pulled back and out of the face.
Jewelry: Please leave all jewelry at home for safety.

Water Only: Dancers may bring water bottles—no sticky drinks allowed in the studio.

Note: Hip Hop Shoes for performances will be required for purchase for showcase performances by our hip hop dancers.

Ages 3.5 - 6
Monday
3:30 PM to 4:15 PM
Serenoa
SWDC | Freeport FL
Intro to Ballet-Kindergarten
Elizabeth Morris
Intro to Dance (Ballet)
Ages 3–5 | Must be Potty Trained
Our Intro to Dance class is the perfect starting point for young dancers to explore movement, rhythm, and creativity through ballet basics and imaginative play. This class helps develop coordination, listening skills, and classroom structure in a fun and nurturing environment.

Attire:
Ballet pink leotard or ballet class dress, ballet pink tights, and pink ballet shoes are required. Hair should be pulled back into a bun or securely out of the face for our tiny dancers.

Please Note:
Only water is allowed in the studio—

Ages 4 - 6
Monday
4:30 PM to 5:15 PM
Grayton
SWDC | Freeport FL
Hip Hop LV A-B
Ashley Brooks
Hip Hop LV B
Ages 8-11
Dancers will dance to upbeat (age appropriate) music while building on the fundamentals of hip hop learned in LVA Hip Hop. Dancers will work on weight shifts, rhythm. beats, musicality, and acrobatic elements. This class builds confidence, coordination, and creativity—all in a supportive, high-energy environment.

Attire:
Athletic shorts or pants (no skirts), tanks or t-shirts in studio-approved colors: Light Blue, White, Black, or any Studio T-Shirt.
Shoes: Clean athletic sneakers are required. Please no outside play shoes—this helps keep our dance floors clean and safe.
Hair: Pulled back and out of the face.
Jewelry: Please leave all jewelry at home for safety.
Water Only: Dancers may bring water bottles—no sticky drinks allowed in the studio.

Ages 5 - 9
Monday
5:30 PM to 6:30 PM
Serenoa
SWDC | Freeport FL
Jazz LVB
Ashley Brooks
An upbeat class that builds on beginner jazz fundamentals with added technique, style, and performance quality. Students will focus on turns, jumps, and combinations while developing musicality, strength, and confidence. Perfect for dancers ready to progress beyond basics and explore more dynamic choreography.

Suggested Attire:
Leotard | Light Blue
Tan Tights
Tan Jazz Shoes

Hair: Should be neatly secured in a bun or pulled back out of the face.
Water Only: Please bring water—no other beverages are permitted in the studio space.

Ages 8 - 12
Monday
6:30 PM to 7:30 PM
Serenoa
SWDC | Freeport FL
Intro to Tap
Caroline Garrison
Intro to Tap
Ages 4-7
Intro to Tap is a fun and engaging beginner class where young dancers explore the fundamentals of tap through rhythm, movement, and creativity. This class helps develop coordination, timing, and musicality in an upbeat, age-appropriate environment. Perfect for first-time tappers!

All Tap Classes are 60 minutes.

Attire:
Light Blue or Black Leotard with dance pants or shorts.
Shoes: Tan tap shoes required.
Hair: Pulled back and out of the face.
Studio Policy: Water only—no sticky drinks in the studio space.

Ages 3.5 - 8
Tuesday
4:00 PM to 5:00 PM
Grayton
SWDC | Freeport FL
Jazz LVA
Caroline Garrison
Beginner Jazz
Suggested Ages 6-9
Our Beginner Jazz class brings energy, expression, and technique together for a fun and challenging experience. Dancers will build strength, flexibility, and musicality while learning a mix of jazz styles—ranging from classic to contemporary. Each class includes a full warm-up, across-the-floor progressions, and dynamic choreography focused on performance and precision.

Attire:
Tight-fitting dance attire is required (leggings or shorts with a tank or leotard is approved).
Color option: Purple, light Blue or Black.

Hair:
Please have hair pulled back securely. (Ponytail or bun is approved).

Shoes/ Tights:
Tan tights are not required for in class training. Tan tights are required for all showcase performances and outside events.
Jazz shoes or bare feet are acceptable for in-studio practice. For any outside performances, all dancers must have tan jazz shoes.

Other Notes:
Please bring water only to class. No sticky drinks are allowed in the studio space.

Ages 5 - 11
Tuesday
5:00 PM to 6:00 PM
Grayton
SWDC | Freeport FL
Tap LVB
Caroline Garrison
Youth Tap
Ages 7–12
Youth Tap is a fun, blended-age class for dancers looking to add tap to their training. This engaging intermediate-level class focuses on rhythm, coordination, and musicality through progressive tap combinations and foundational technique. Dancers will explore movement patterns that strengthen timing and footwork in a high-energy, age-appropriate setting.

Perfect for students with prior tap experience or enthusiastic beginners ready to make some noise!

Attire:
Leotard with dance pants or shorts.
Shoes: Tan tap shoes required.
Hair: Pulled back and out of the face.
Studio Policy: Water only—no sticky drinks in the studio space.

Ages 7 - 18
Tuesday
6:00 PM to 7:00 PM
Grayton
SWDC | Freeport FL
Hip Hop LVC
Ashley Brooks
Hip Hop LV C classes enhance technique training in Hip Hop. Classes will focus on more advanced movements, precision, and performance. This class builds confidence, coordination, and creativity—all in a supportive, high-energy environment.

Attire:
Athletic shorts or pants (no skirts), tanks or t-shirts in studio-approved colors: Light Blue, White, Black, or any Studio T-Shirt.
Shoes: Clean athletic sneakers are required. Please no outside play shoes—this helps keep our dance floors clean and safe.
Hair: Pulled back and out of the face.
Jewelry: Please leave all jewelry at home for safety.
Water Only: Dancers may bring water bottles—no sticky drinks allowed in the studio.

Ages 11 - 18
Wednesday
4:00 PM to 5:00 PM
Infinity
SWDC | Freeport FL
Lyrical LVA
Mia De La Cruz
Youth / Beginner Lyrical
Suggested Ages 7-11
This lyrical class is for those beginner Lyrical dancers. Best when paired with a ballet class or at least 1 year of ballet training. Dancers will learn how to connect movement to music while developing technique, fluidity, and performance quality. The class includes warm-ups, center work, and age-appropriate choreography designed to build confidence and grace.

New to lyrical? Private sessions are also available for an additional layer of training.

Attire:
Tight-fitting tank or leotard (Black or Light Blue).
Leotard or tanks can be worn with shorts, dance pants, or sweatpants.

Shoes: Barefoot, dance socks (with grip bottoms for safety) or half-sole lyrical sandals suggested
Hair: Pulled back out of the face.

Please bring water only—no sticky drinks allowed in the studio rooms

Ages 6 - 12
Wednesday
4:00 PM to 5:00 PM
Grayton
SWDC | Freeport FL
Hip Hop LVB
Ashley Brooks
Hip Hop LVB
Ages 9-11
Our Hip Hop class will be lead with age-appropriate music and movement! Dancers will groove to upbeat music while focusing on improving the fundamentals of hip hop, including acrobatic and breaking elements. This class builds confidence, coordination, and creativity—all in a supportive environment.

Attire:
Athletic shorts or pants (no skirts), tanks or t-shirts in studio-approved colors: Light Blue, White, Black, or any Studio T-Shirt.
Shoes: Clean athletic sneakers are required. Please no outside play shoes—this helps keep our dance floors clean and safe.
Hair: Pulled back and out of the face.
Jewelry: Please leave all jewelry at home for safety.
Water Only: Dancers may bring water bottles—no sticky drinks allowed in the studio.

Ages 8 - 12
Wednesday
5:00 PM to 6:00 PM
Infinity
SWDC | Freeport FL
Lyrical LVC
Mia De La Cruz
Teen Lyrical
Suggested Ages 13–18
This lyrical class challenges dancers in an expressive and emotional style of dancing. Suggested to pair with a Ballet class or private to add the level of knowledge that is needed in Lyrical. Dancers will learn how to connect movement to music while developing technique, fluidity, and performance quality. The class includes warm-ups, center work, and age-appropriate choreography designed to build confidence and grace.

New to lyrical? Private sessions are also available for an additional layer of training. Ages are only suggested, new dancers to lyrical should have at least taken a year of ballet LVB.

Attire:
Tight-fitting tank or leotard (Black or Light Blue).
Leotard or tanks can be worn with shorts, dance pants, or sweatpants.

Shoes: Barefoot, dance socks (with grip bottoms for safety) or half-sole lyrical sandals suggested
Hair: Pulled back out of the face.

Please bring water only—no sticky drinks allowed in the studio rooms

Ages 12 - 18
Wednesday
5:00 PM to 6:00 PM
Serenoa
SWDC | Freeport FL
Jazz LVC
Ashley Brooks
Teen Jazz
Suggested Ages 12-17.
Our Teen Jazz class brings energy, expression, and technique together for a fun and challenging experience. Dancers will build strength, flexibility, and musicality while learning a mix of jazz styles—ranging from classic to contemporary. Each class includes a full warm-up, across-the-floor progressions, and dynamic choreography focused on performance and precision.

Attire:
Tight-fitting dancewear is required (leggings or shorts with a tank or leotard). Hair must be pulled back securely.

Shoes:
Jazz shoes or bare feet are acceptable for in-studio practice. For any outside performances, all dancers must have tan jazz shoes.

Other Notes:
Please bring water only to class. No sticky drinks are allowed in the studio space.

Ages 11 - 18
Wednesday
6:00 PM to 7:00 PM
Serenoa
SWDC | Freeport FL
Intro to Dance
Elizabeth Morris
Intro to Dance (Ballet)
Ages 3–5 | Must be Potty Trained
Our Intro to Dance class is the perfect starting point for young dancers to explore movement, rhythm, and creativity through ballet basics and imaginative play. This class helps develop coordination, listening skills, and classroom structure in a fun and nurturing environment.

Attire:
Ballet pink leotard or ballet class dress, ballet pink tights, and pink ballet shoes are required. Hair should be pulled back into a bun or securely out of the face for our tiny dancers.

Please Note:
Only water is allowed in the studio—

Ages 3 - 5
Thursday
3:30 PM to 4:15 PM
Grayton
SWDC | Freeport FL
Ballet LVB
Ashley VanVeenendaal
Level B Ballet is designed for dancers ready to build a stronger technical foundation and deepen their understanding of ballet technique. In this class, dancers will focus on proper turnout, structured barre work, and center floor progressions. Emphasis is placed on posture, alignment, and graceful movement as students continue to grow in strength and discipline.

Suggested Attire:
Light Blue leotard with black ballet shorts or removable skirt (blue or black).
Ballet pink tights and ballet shoes are required during all instructional time.

Hair: Should be neatly secured in a bun or pulled back out of the face.

Water Only: Please bring water—no other beverages are permitted in the studio space.

Ages 8 - 11
Thursday
4:00 PM to 5:00 PM
Serenoa
SWDC | Freeport FL
Ballet LVA
Elizabeth Morris
Level A Ballet builds on fundamentals with more structured technique and coordination, helping dancers strengthen their skills in each style while exploring rhythm and expression.
Suggested Attire:
Purple leotard with black ballet shorts or removable skirt (blue or black).
Ballet pink tights and ballet shoes are required during all instructional time.

Hair: Should be neatly secured in a bun or pulled back out of the face.

Water Only: Please bring water—no other beverages are permitted in the studio space.

Ages 5 - 8
Thursday
4:30 PM to 5:30 PM
Grayton
SWDC | Freeport FL
Ballet LVC
Ashley VanVeenendaal
Teen Ballet
Suggested Ages 13–18. Dancers under the age of 12 will need instructor approval prior to taking our Teen Ballet class.
Teen Ballet is a faster-paced class designed for students with prior ballet experience, ideally those who have completed Ballet Level B or are familiar with foundational terminology and technique. This class moves more swiftly through barre work, center floor combinations, progressions, and quicker footwork, while continuing to build strength, balance, and classical lines.
Dancers will deepen their understanding of ballet fundamentals, develop fluidity and control, and expand their movement vocabulary through thoughtfully structured combinations and floor work.

New to Ballet?
Older beginners are encouraged to schedule private sessions to build confidence and catch up on foundational skills before joining this level.

Attire: Black leotard, ballet shorts or skirt optional, ballet pink tights, and ballet shoes. Hair must be secured in a tight bun.

Water Only in studio—no sticky drinks allowed.

Ages 10 - 18
Thursday
5:00 PM to 6:00 PM
Serenoa
SWDC | Freeport FL
Leaps & Turns LVB-C-Pending 5+ Registrants
Ashley VanVeenendaal
Designed for dancers who want to take their technique to the next level, this class focuses on building strength, control, and artistry in jumps and turns. Students will gain confidence across the floor while mastering clean execution and dynamic performance skills. Perfect for dancers looking to shine on stage and grow in their craft.
Ages 7 - 18
Thursday
6:00 PM to 7:00 PM
Serenoa
SWDC | Freeport FL