2026 - 2027 Season

Name
Days
Location
Ballet 2
For 4th grade & up. This class will be scheduled based on enrollment. Ballet 2 will help dancers with posture, flexibility, fitness, balance, self-discipline, and self-confidence. Students are taught proper body placement, body alignment, barre and center floor work, along with across the floor combinations. Students are required to purchase pink tights, ballet shoes, and a Spring Recital costumes. Students are also required to rent a Christmas Recital costume.

12:00 AM to 12:00 AM
Studio 1
Stark Dance & Baton Studio
Ballet/Tap 1
For Kindergarten and older students. This class will be scheduled based on enrollment. This is a combo class where students will learn both ballet and tap dance, including basic skills and vocabulary. As well as posture, flexibility, balance, self-discipline, and self-confidence. Students are taught proper body placement, body alignment, barre and center floor work, along with across the floor combinations. Students are required to purchase tap shoes, ballet shoes, and a Spring Recital costumes. Students are also required to rent a Christmas Recital costume.

12:00 AM to 12:00 AM
Studio 1
Stark Dance & Baton Studio
Kindergarten Dance
This is a jazz dance class for Kindergarten aged students. Class will include but is not limited to strength, flexibility and technique including turns, kicks and leaps. Dancers will also learn many fun and trendy dance steps that are used for all forms of dance. It is a wonderful class to get a well rounded variety of all dance steps and performance opportunities! Students are required to rent a Christmas Recital costume and purchase a Spring Recital Costume, tan tights, and tan jazz shoes.
Monday
4:15 PM to 4:45 PM
Studio 3
Stark Dance & Baton Studio
Preschool Combo 1
Preschool Combo 1 is an entry level class for 3 & 4 year olds (first year preschoolers). Students will learn dance, tumbling, and be introduced to baton twirling throughout the year. Instructors will teach basic ballet and jazz technique to build a strong dance foundation for students. Students will be introduced to baton twirling and combine basic skills with body movement. This course will help develop eye-hand coordination, gross motor movement, ability to follow instructions, and social emotional skills; all while having FUN! Students will be required to rent a Christmas Recital and purchase a Spring Recital costume, tan tights, and tan jazz shoes. You do not need to purchase a baton unless wanted.
Monday
4:15 PM to 4:45 PM
Studio 1
Stark Dance & Baton Studio
Kinder Twirl
This class is for Kindergarten aged students. Students will learn and perfect basic twirls and basic bodywork. They will twirl in the Piotique Parade, Christmas Recital, and Spring Recital. If you are interested in competition twirl please register for this class and then attend the Parent Meeting August 20th at 5:30 p.m. Students will be required rent Christmas Recital costumes and to purchase tan jazz shoes, tan tights, Spring Recital costumes, and baton.
Monday
4:45 PM to 5:15 PM
Studio 2
Stark Dance & Baton Studio
Preschool Combo 2
Preschool Combo 2 is an entry level class for 4 & 5 year olds (second year preschoolers). Students will learn dance, tumbling, and introduced to baton twirling throughout the year. Instructors will teach basic ballet and jazz technique to build a strong dance foundation for students. Students will be introduced to baton twirling and combine basic skills with body movement. This course will help develop eye-hand coordination, gross motor movement, ability to follow instructions, and social emotional skills; all while having FUN! Students will be required to rent a Christmas Recital and purchase a Spring Recital costume, tan tights, and tan jazz shoes. You do not need to purchase a baton unless wanted.
Monday
4:45 PM to 5:30 PM
Studio 1
Stark Dance & Baton Studio
Twirl 3
Prior experience required. Students must be ready to work on proper thumb toss, double elbow roll, back hand toss, and introduction to one spins. This class will work on developing twirling skills and learn the Piotique Parade routine. If you are interested in competition twirl please register for this class and then attend the Parent Meeting August 20th at 5:30 p.m. This class is required to purchase tan jazz shoes, tan tights, and a baton.
Monday
5:15 PM to 6:00 PM
Studio 2
Stark Dance & Baton Studio
Twirl 1
Students must be entering first grade or up and have previously taken kinder twirl to enroll. Twirl 1 students will learn and perfect basic twirls and basic bodywork. They will twirl in the Piotique Parade, Christmas Recital, and Spring Recital. If you are interested in competition twirl please register for this class and then attend the Parent Meeting August 20th at 5:30 p.m. for more information. Students will be required to rent Christmas Recital costumes and purchase tan jazz shoes, tan tights, Spring Recital costumes, and a baton.
Monday
5:30 PM to 6:00 PM
Studio 1
Stark Dance & Baton Studio
1st Grade Dance
This is a jazz dance class for 1st & 2nd grade aged students. Class will includes but is not limited to strength, flexibility and technique including turns, kicks and leaps. Dancers will also learn many fun and trendy dance steps that are used for all forms of dance. It is a wonderful class to get a well rounded variety of all dance steps and performance opportunities! Students are required to rent a Christmas Recital costume and purchase a Spring Recital costume, tan jazz shoes, and tan tights.
Monday
6:00 PM to 6:45 PM
Studio 1
Stark Dance & Baton Studio
2nd & 3rd Grade Dance
This is a jazz dance class for 2nd & 3rd grade aged students. Class will includes but is not limited to strength, flexibility and technique including turns, kicks and leaps. Dancers will also learn many fun and trendy dance steps that are used for all forms of dance. It is a wonderful class to get a well rounded variety of all dance steps and performance opportunities! Students are required to rent a Christmas Recital costume and purchase a Spring Recital costume, tan jazz shoes, and tan tights.
Monday
6:00 PM to 6:45 PM
Studio 3
Stark Dance & Baton Studio
Twirl 4
Prior experience required. Students must be ready to work on one spins, double elbow, various releases and catches. This class will work on developing twirling skills and learn the Piotique Parade routine. If you are interested in competition twirl please register for this class and then attend the Parent Meeting August 20th at 5:30 p.m. This class is required to purchase tan jazz shoes, tan tights, and a baton.
Monday
6:00 PM to 6:45 PM
Studio 2
Stark Dance & Baton Studio
Hip Hop
For all ages! This class will be scheduled based on enrollment. Hip Hop is a fast-paced, high-energy form of dance and the emphasis is less on formal technique and more on style and choreography. Classes start with a warm-up designed to get the blood pumping and the muscles working intensely, and then students will move on to learning and perfecting choreography. In these classes, we explore basic music listening skills, body movement, and fun! Students will be required to rent a Christmas Recital costume and purchase a Spring Recital costume.
Monday
6:45 PM to 7:30 PM
Studio 1
Stark Dance & Baton Studio
Twirl 2
Students must be able to display the following skills: thumb rolls, arm and elbow rolls, horizontal toss, and ready for thumb tosses. This class will work on developing twirling skills and learn the Piotique Parade routine. If you are interested in competition twirl please register for this class and then attend the Parent Meeting August 20th at 5:30 p.m. Required to rent Christmas Recital costumes and purchase tan jazz shoes, tan tights, Spring Recital costume, and baton.
Monday
6:45 PM to 7:30 PM
Studio 2
Stark Dance & Baton Studio
Tumble 1
Tumble 1 (previously Tumble 2) is for kindergarten age kids and up. Students will work on perfecting their cartwheels and learn new skills like backbends, round offs, one-hand cartwheels, handstand forward rolls, tripods, and chin stands. Students will also be challenged on the balance beams, walking backwards, tip-toes, dips, and more. Level 1 conditioning includes but is not limited to box jumps, various relays, 10 second handstands against wall, sit-ups, and back-ups. Students are required to purchase the Stark Studio crop top and short set for performances.
Tuesday
4:15 PM to 5:00 PM
Studio 3
Stark Dance & Baton Studio
Tumble 2
Tumble 2 (previously Tumble 3) is for students who have mastered Tumble 1 skills. This class requires strength and flexibility. Students will work on perfecting splits, leg holds, and scorpions. Skills include but are not limited to perfecting roundoffs, chin stands, tripods/headstands, Chinese-rolls, front lumbers, backbend kickovers and more. Level 2 conditioning includes but is not limited to, box jumps, handstand-shoulder touches, sit-up, and back-ups. Students are required to purchase the Stark Studio crop top and short set for performances.
Tuesday
5:00 PM to 5:45 PM
Studio 3
Stark Dance & Baton Studio
Tumble 3
Tumble 3 is for students who have Tumble 1 & 2 skills mastered. In this class they will work on heel stretches, scorpions, and additional acro tricks. Skills will include but are not limited to front walkovers, back walkovers, various walkovers like switch and one handed. Introduction to handsprings. Conditioning included but is not limited to box jumps, handstand push-ups, sit-ups, back-ups, and walking handstands. Students are required to purchase the Stark Studio crop top and short set for performances.
Tuesday
5:45 PM to 6:30 PM
Studio 3
Stark Dance & Baton Studio
Tumble 4
Tumble 4 is for students who are working to advance their tumbling skills. These kids have Tumble 1-3 skills mastered. In this class they will work on heel stretches, scorpions, and additional acro tricks. Skills will include but are not limited to front handsprings, back handsprings, introduction to side aerials, and combining skills like roundoff into backhandspring. Conditioning included but is not limited to box jumps, handstand push-ups, sit-ups, back-ups, and walking handstands. Students are required to purchase the Stark Studio crop top and short set for performances.
Tuesday
6:30 PM to 7:15 PM
Studio 3
Stark Dance & Baton Studio
Tumble 5
Level 5 is for students who have mastered Level 4 skills. They must have instructor permission to join this class. It is important that they have a strong skill foundation before joining this class to ensure safety and success. Conditioning in this class will include but is not limited to big box jumps to prep for front tucks, core and back strengthening, and extensive flexibility training. Skills include but are not limited to back tucks, front tucks, front aerials, layouts, half, full, and combinations. Students will be required to purchase a Stark Studio crop top and short set for performances.
Tuesday
7:15 PM to 8:00 PM
Studio 3
Stark Dance & Baton Studio
4th - 6th Grade Dance
This is a jazz dance class for 4th, 5th, & 6th grade aged students. Class will includes but is not limited to strength, flexibility and technique including turns, kicks and leaps. Dancers will also learn many fun and trendy dance steps that are used for all forms of dance. It is a wonderful class to get a well rounded variety of all dance steps and performance opportunities! Students are required to rent a Christmas Recital costume and purchase a Spring Recital costume, tan jazz shoes, and tan tights.
Wednesday
5:15 PM to 6:00 PM
Studio 2
Stark Dance & Baton Studio
Bengal Twirling
For 7th & 8th Grade twirlers who will marching with the Bengal Band in the Piotique Parade!
Wednesday
5:15 PM to 6:00 PM
Studio 2
Stark Dance & Baton Studio
7th - 12th Grade Drill Team
This class is for high school and 7th & 8th grade aged students. HS & MS may be separated some weeks to work on separate routines. Class will include but is not limited to strength, flexibility and technique including turns, kicks and leaps. Dancers will also learn many fun and trendy dance steps that are used for all forms of dance but mainly focus on jazz, kick, pom, and hip-hop. It is a wonderful class to get a well rounded variety of all dance steps and performance opportunities! Student are required to purchase tights, jazz shoes, and costumes. Students will be required to rent costumes and purchase costumes for the season.
Wednesday
6:00 PM to 6:45 PM
Studio 3
Stark Dance & Baton Studio
Technique
For all ages! This class will focus on all levels of technique for successful bodywork utilized in dance, tumbling, and baton twirling. Students will go back to the basics working on turn-out, flexibility, balance, posture, strengthening, and more. Instructors will push students to their individual limits while teaching them body awareness in a nurturing and safe environment. This class does not include performances or require costumes. It is to help student develop and master skills.
M 5:30 PM-6:00 PM
W 4:45 PM-5:15 PM
Studio 3
Stark Dance & Baton Studio
Twirl 5
Prior experience required. Students must be able to display the following skills: two spins, double elbow layout, various releases and catches, and ready for toss floor rolls, illusions, and cartwheels. This class will work on developing twirling skills and learn the Piotique Parade routine. If you are interested in competition twirl please register for this class and then attend the Parent Meeting August 20th at 5:30 p.m. This class is required to purchase tan jazz shoes, tan tights, and a baton.
Thursday
5:15 PM to 6:00 PM
Studio 2
Stark Dance & Baton Studio