Name
Days
Location
Tumble Tots
This class learns the basic balance, jumps, head rolls, and cartwheel placement. This class does not perform in the recital. Students do not wear tights nor shoes, just a leotard.
Wednesday
5:00 PM to 6:00 PM
Studio 2 SSDC-Bogalusa

2025-2026 Dance Year

Name
Days
Location
Primary Pizazz
Primary Pizzazz Class

Our Primary Pizzazz class introduces dancers to two fundamental genres: ballet and tap. This class focuses on developing technique, rhythm, and grace, providing a strong foundation for young dancers.

Students will have the opportunity to perform two routines—one ballet and one tap—at our annual recital, showcasing their progress and confidence on stage.

Class Attire & Requirements
To maintain a professional and uniform appearance, students are required to wear:

Black leotard with pink or nude-colored tights

Hair secured in a bun or ponytail

Dance Shoes & Bag
Pink crisscross canvas ballet shoes (must be labeled with the dancer’s name)

Black Velcro tap shoes (must be labeled with the dancer’s name)

Dance bag to bring shoes to class each week

Monday
5:00 PM to 6:00 PM
Studio 2
SSDC-Bogalusa
Tutu Tots A
Tutu Tots Class

Our Tutu Tots class is the perfect introduction to dance for our youngest dancers. This beginner-level class focuses on learning ballet positions, basic stretches, and introductory tap skills in a fun and nurturing environment.

Students will have the exciting opportunity to perform two routines—one ballet and one tap—at our annual recital, showcasing their progress and confidence on stage.

Class Attire & Requirements
To ensure a polished and uniform look, students are required to wear:

Pink leotard with pink tights

Hair pulled back in a ballet bun or ponytail

Dance Shoes & Bag
Pink crisscross canvas ballet shoes (must be labeled with the dancer’s name)

Black Velcro tap shoes (must be labeled with the dancer’s name)

Dance bag to bring shoes to class each week

Monday
5:00 PM to 6:00 PM
Studio 1
SSDC-Bogalusa
HipHop 1
Hip-Hop 1 Class

Our Hip-Hop 1 class is designed for experienced hip-hop dancers with a foundation in hip-hop fundamentals. This class focuses on developing precision, agility, and strength through sharp, quick, and distinct movements, helping dancers refine their technique and performance skills.

Students will showcase their hard work and progress by performing one routine in our annual recital.

Class Attire
To ensure comfort and freedom of movement, students are required to wear:

Gym-style clothing suitable for dance

Sneakers for proper support and mobility

Hair pulled back and out of the face to maintain focus and visibility

Tuesday
4:30 PM to 5:30 PM
Studio 2
SSDC-Bogalusa
Itty Bitty HipHop
Itty Bitty Hip-Hop Class

Our Itty Bitty Hip-Hop class is designed for beginner-level dancers, introducing them to the fundamentals of hip-hop movement in a fun and engaging environment. This class focuses on rhythm, coordination, and basic hip-hop techniques while encouraging self-expression and confidence.

Students will have the exciting opportunity to perform one routine in our annual recital, showcasing their energy and newfound skills.

Class Attire
To ensure comfort and ease of movement, students are required to wear:

Gym-style clothing suitable for dance

Sneakers for proper support and mobility

Hair pulled back into a ponytail for a neat and distraction-free experience

Tuesday
4:30 PM to 5:30 PM
Studio 3
SSDC-Bogalusa
HipHop 2
Our Hip-Hop 2 class is designed for advanced dancers with prior dance experience. This class focuses on refining hip-hop choreography, mastering the latest moves, and developing technique appropriate for advanced hip-hop levels. Dancers will enhance their precision, musicality, and performance skills in a high-energy and engaging environment.

Students will have the opportunity to perform one routine in our annual recital, showcasing their progress and dynamic stage presence.

Class Attire
To ensure comfort and ease of movement, students are required to wear:

Gym-style clothing suitable for dance

Sneakers for proper support and mobility

Hair pulled back in a ponytail for a neat and distraction-free experience
Tuesday
5:30 PM to 6:30 PM
Studio 2
SSDC-Bogalusa
Primary Stars
Primary Pizzazz Class

Our Primary Pizzazz class introduces dancers to two fundamental genres: ballet and tap. This class focuses on developing technique, rhythm, and grace, providing a strong foundation for young dancers.

Students will have the opportunity to perform two routines—one ballet and one tap—at our annual recital, showcasing their progress and confidence on stage.

Class Attire & Requirements
To maintain a professional and uniform appearance, students are required to wear:

Black leotard with pink or nude-colored tights

Hair secured in a bun or ponytail

Dance Shoes & Bag
Pink crisscross canvas ballet shoes (must be labeled with the dancer’s name)

Black Velcro tap shoes (must be labeled with the dancer’s name)

Dance bag to bring shoes to class each week

Tuesday
5:30 PM to 6:30 PM
Studio 3
SSDC-Bogalusa
Technique
Technique & Conditioning Class (Non-Recital)

This non-recital class is designed to help dancers refine their technique, strength, and flexibility. The focus will be on improving turns, leaps, stretching, and overall strength, providing dancers with the skills necessary for growth and technical precision.

Class Attire
To ensure maximum comfort and mobility, students are required to wear:

Any color dance tops and bottoms

No shoes required for this class

Hair must be pulled back in a bun or ponytail for a neat and professional appearance

Tuesday
6:30 PM to 7:30 PM
Studio 3
SSDC-Bogalusa
Jazzy Juniors
Jazzy Juniors Dance Class

Our Jazzy Juniors class offers a dynamic and well-rounded dance experience, focusing on jazz, tap, and ballet. Each session is structured with 30 minutes dedicated to each dance style, ensuring students develop strong foundational skills and technique across all three genres.

Students will have the exciting opportunity to perform three routines—one in each genre—at our annual recital, showcasing their growth and talent.

Class Attire & Footwear Requirements
To maintain a professional and uniform appearance, students are required to wear the following:

Attire: Black leotard with pink or nude dance tights.

Footwear:

Pink canvas split-sole ballet shoes with crisscross straps

Tan jazz shoes

Black lace-up tap shoes

Wednesday
4:30 PM to 6:00 PM
Studio 3
SSDC-Bogalusa
Tumble tots
Tumble Tots Class (Ages 2-4) (non recital)

Our Tumble Tots class is designed for beginner-level acro students ages 2-4. This class introduces young dancers to fundamental acrobatic movements, including somersaults, cartwheels, and backbends, in a safe and supportive environment.

Class Attire & Guidelines
To ensure safety and ease of movement, students are required to wear:

Any color biketard, leotard, or tight-fitting top with tight-fitting shorts

No stockings to allow proper grip on the mat

No bows or large hair accessories to prevent discomfort when rolling over the head

Wednesday
5:00 PM to 6:00 PM
Studio 1
SSDC-Bogalusa
Contemporary
Contemporary Dance Class

Our Contemporary Dance class is an expressive and emotionally driven style that combines fundamental dance techniques with fluid movement and storytelling. This class encourages dancers to explore their emotions through movement while developing strength, flexibility, and artistry.

Students will meet for one hour per week and will perform one routine in our annual dance recital, showcasing their growth and creativity.

Class Attire
To maintain a cohesive and professional appearance, students are required to wear:

All-black dance attire

Bare feet for optimal movement and floor connection

We look forward to inspiring creativity and passion through contemporary dance!








Wednesday
6:00 PM to 7:00 PM
Studio 3
SSDC-Bogalusa
Tumble 1
Tumble 1 Class

Our Tumble 1 class focuses on fundamental acrobatic skills, including cartwheels, round-offs, bridges, walkovers, and handstands. This class is designed to help students build strength, flexibility, and proper technique in a structured and supportive environment.

Students who have already mastered these skills may be evaluated and invited to advance to Tumble 2 for further progression.

Class Attire & Guidelines
To ensure safety and optimal movement, students are required to wear:

Any color biketard, leotard, or tight-fitting top with tight-fitting bottoms

No stockings to allow proper grip on the mat

No bows or large hair accessories to prevent discomfort during skills
Wednesday
6:00 PM to 7:00 PM
Studio 2
SSDC-Bogalusa
Tumble 2
Tumble 2 Class

Our Tumble 2 class is designed for students ready to advance their acrobatic skills. This class focuses on mastering aerials, back handsprings, front handsprings, and back tucks, building strength, coordination, and technique in a structured environment.

Students must demonstrate proficiency in foundational tumbling skills before advancing to this level.

Class Attire & Guidelines
To ensure safety and freedom of movement, students are required to wear:

A leotard or a tight-fitting top with tight-fitting bottoms

No stockings to allow proper grip on the mat

No bows or large hair accessories to prevent interference during skills

We look forward to helping students take their tumbling abilities to the next level!
Wednesday
7:00 PM to 8:00 PM
Studio 2
SSDC-Bogalusa
Dancing Divas
Dancing Divas Class

Our Dancing Divas class offers a well-rounded dance education, focusing on three genres: tap, ballet, and jazz. Dancers will develop technique, musicality, and performance skills in each style, providing them with a strong foundation in dance.

Students will have the opportunity to perform three routines—one in each genre—at our annual recital, showcasing their versatility and progress.

Class Attire & Footwear Requirements
To maintain a polished and professional appearance, students must wear:

Attire: Black leotard with pink or tan dance tights

Hairstyle: Hair must be secured in a bun or ponytail—no exceptions

Footwear:

Pink canvas ballet shoes with crisscross straps

Black lace-up tap shoes

Tan jazz shoes
Thursday
4:30 PM to 6:00 PM
Studio 2
SSDC-Bogalusa

Summer 2026

Name
Days
Location
Technique #2
Stay consistent with your technique this Summer-especially as competition team auditions approach. This class will work on turns, leaps, and improve your flexibility. Dancers can wear any color dance attire. This will be an hour and a half class.
Monday
10:00 AM to 11:30 AM
Studio 3
SSDC-Bogalusa
Technique #4
Stay consistent with your technique this Summer-especially as competition team auditions approach. This class will work on turns, leaps, and improve your flexibility. Dancers can wear any color dance attire. This will be an hour and a half class.
Monday
5:00 PM to 6:30 PM
Studio 3
SSDC-Bogalusa
Plie' Princess Camp
Dance, crafts, princess music, and snacks included! A wonderful opportunity for your little princess to try dance and discover the magic! This is a 1/2 day camp from 9:00am to 12:00 (noon) Campers can wear their ballet leotard or a dress up princess costume for the day. They will show a dance to their family at 12:00, the end of the camp day. This cost is $45 per child.
Tuesday
9:00 AM to 12:00 PM
Studio 1
SSDC-Bogalusa
Tumble Session #1
This class will work on tumble skills. Skills to learn according to age and ability include: cartwheels, handstands, walkovers, aerials, and backhand springs.
4:30-5:30pm-3 & 4 year olds
5:30-6:30pm-5 to 9 year olds
6:30-7:30pm- 10 years and older

Students need to wear tight fitting gym clothes. No stockings. Barefoot.
Tuesday
4:30 PM to 7:30 PM
Studio 2
SSDC-Bogalusa
Tumble Session #2
This class will work on tumble skills. Skills to learn according to age and ability include: cartwheels, handstands, walkovers, aerials, and backhand springs.
4:30-5:30pm-3 & 4 year olds
5:30-6:30pm-5 to 9 year olds
6:30-7:30pm- 10 years and older

Students need to wear tight fitting gym clothes. No stockings. Barefoot.
Tuesday
4:30 PM to 7:30 PM
Studio 2
SSDC-Bogalusa
Technique #1
Stay consistent with your technique this Summer-especially as competition team auditions approach. This class will work on turns, leaps, and improve your flexibility. Dancers can wear any color dance attire. This will be an hour and a half class.
Wednesday
10:00 AM to 11:30 AM
Studio 3
SSDC-Bogalusa
Technique #3
Stay consistent with your technique this Summer-especially as competition team auditions approach. This class will work on turns, leaps, and improve your flexibility. Dancers can wear any color dance attire. This will be an hour and a half class.
Wednesday
5:00 PM to 6:30 PM
Studio 3
SSDC-Bogalusa
Cheer Camp
Instructor is Abigail Branton. Abigail is currently a college cheerleader for Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College and serving as Captain. Abigail is also an alumni of Southern Sass. Kids will learn cheer motions, chants, cheer dance, & jumps. Each kid will get a pair of hot pink poms! Snacks will be provided. A show off to families will be on the last day (Wednesday) at 12:00 noon.
Ages: 5-9 years old
Time: 9:00-12:00
Cost: $75
Wear: Any color gym clothes and tennis shoes
Monday Tuesday Wednesday
9:00 AM to 12:00 PM
Studio 3
SSDC-Bogalusa
Sparkle & Swing
A 3-day evening camp for fun jazz dancers, includes crafts & snacks! Kids can wear any color gym clothes. A quick show off to family will be on the last day (Wednesday) at 7:00pm
Monday Tuesday Wednesday
5:00 PM to 7:00 PM
Studio 3
SSDC-Bogalusa
Revive Intensive
A two-day, multi genre dance intensive led by premier guest instructors. We scout out new instructors throughout the year to bring the best to our growing dancers! Dancers will train and learn tap, jazz, hiphop, contemporary, improv, and ballet. Bring all your dance shoes in a dance bag each day. Dancers may wear any color dance attire to classes. Classes will be separated according to age. Pack a small and healthy lunch. Dancers will be given a 20 minute break to eat during the day. A scholarship will be awarded by our guest instructors at the end of the Intensive day.
Thursday Friday
9:00 AM to 1:30 PM
Studio 3
SSDC-Bogalusa

Season 20 (2026-2027)

Name
Days
Location
Tutu Tots A
Ballet & Tap class designed for our 2-3 year old dancers. They must wear a pink leotard, and pink tights to class each week. Dancers must have pink ballet shoes and black tap shoes (no ribbons, velcro) and carry them in their dance bag to class. Label shoes with the dancer's name in them. If dancer is not fully potty trained, a parent must wait in the lobby if they need to use the bathroom. If a dancer misses 3 consecutive classes, we consider them to have dropped the class.
This class will perform 2 dances in our annual recital! There will be 2 costumes to purchase from the studio.
Monday
3:30 PM to 4:30 PM
Studio 1
SSDC-Bogalusa
Jazzy Juniors
Ballet, Tap, & Jazz are taught in 30 minute lessons a piece. Dancers will perform 3 dances in our annual recital and will have 3 costumes. They must wear a black leotard, pink/tan tights, with hair pulled in a bun or ponytail to each class. Have their shoes labeled with their name in them and carried by a dance bag. Shoes required: Black lace up taps, pink canvas criss cross split sole ballet shoes, and tan leather jazz shoes. If a dancer misses 3 consecutive classes we consider them to have dropped the class.
Monday
5:30 PM to 7:00 PM
Studio 1
SSDC-Bogalusa
Advance Tumble
Advance tumble students must already have their front/back walkover, holding handstand, and working on aerial, and back/front handsprings. This is a non recital class. Tight gym/dance clothes a must. No tights.
Tuesday
5:00 PM to 6:00 PM
Studio 2
SSDC-Bogalusa
Itty Bitty HipHop
HipHop is energizing and fun! Dancers must wear gym clothes to class with socks & sneakers. Pull dancers hair out of face into a ponytail. No Big jewelry please. HipHop class performs 1 dance in our annual recital! Parents will need to purchase one costume for this class. Costume does not include the shoes they perform in. We will send a link to order the shoes when costume is decided upon.
Tuesday
6:00 PM to 7:00 PM
Studio 2
SSDC-Bogalusa
Open Hiphop
HipHop is energizing and fun! Dancers must wear gym clothes to class with socks & sneakers. Pull dancers hair out of face into a ponytail. No Big jewelry please. HipHop class performs 1 dance in our annual recital! Parents will need to purchase one costume for this class. Costume does not include the shoes they perform in. We will send a link to order the shoes when costume is decided upon.
Tuesday
6:00 PM to 7:00 PM
Studio 3
SSDC-Bogalusa
Techinque A
Students work on leaps, turns, flexibility, and across the floor progressions. Any color dance attire is acceptable. This class does not perform in the recital.
Tuesday
7:00 PM to 8:00 PM
Studio 3
SSDC-Bogalusa
Technique B
Students work on leaps, turns, flexibility, and across the floor progressions. Any color dance attire is acceptable. This class does not perform in the recital.
Tuesday
7:00 PM to 8:00 PM
Studio 2
SSDC-Bogalusa
Tutu Tots B
Ballet & Tap class designed for our 2-3 year old dancers. They must wear a pink leotard, and pink tights to class each week. Dancers must have pink ballet shoes and black tap shoes (no ribbons, velcro) and carry them in their dance bag to class. Label shoes with the dancer's name in them. If dancer is not fully potty trained, a parent must wait in the lobby if they need to use the bathroom. If a dancer misses 3 consecutive classes, we consider them to have dropped the class.
This class will perform 2 dances in our annual recital! There will be 2 costumes to purchase from the studio.
Wednesday
4:30 PM to 5:30 PM
Studio 1
SSDC-Bogalusa
Tumble Tots
Tumble Tots is an introduction to tumble on the mat. Kids ages 2-4 years of age will learn a somersault, hand placements to advance to a cartwheel, and more! Kids will need to wear a leotard, or tight fitting clothes that will not come above their head. No tights nor shoes for this class. This class does not perform in the annual recital.
Wednesday
5:00 PM to 6:00 PM
Studio 2
SSDC-Bogalusa
Primary Stars
Ballet & Tap are taught in 30 minute lessons a piece. Dancers will perform 2 dances in our annual recital and will have 2 costumes. They must wear a black leotard, pink/tan tights, with hair pulled in a bun or ponytail to each class. Have their shoes labeled with their name in them and carried by a dance bag. Shoes required: Black taps and pink canvas criss cross split sole ballet shoes. If a dancer misses 3 consecutive classes we consider them to have dropped the class.
Wednesday
5:30 PM to 6:30 PM
Studio 1
SSDC-Bogalusa
Contemporary
Contemporary dance is an expressive and fluid dance genre blending modern and jazz movement. Dancers in this class wear all black dance attire to class each week. No shoes are needed. They perform 1 dance in the recital, therefore will purchase 1 costume.
Wednesday
6:00 PM to 7:00 PM
Studio 3
SSDC-Bogalusa
Tumble 1
This class learns balance, jumps, head rolls, cartwheels, backbends, handstands, and walkovers. This class does not perform in the recital. Students do not wear tights nor shoes, just a leotard.
Wednesday
6:30 PM to 7:30 PM
Studio 2
SSDC-Bogalusa
Primary Pizazz
Ballet & Tap are taught in 30 minute lessons a piece. Dancers will perform 2 dances in our annual recital and will have 2 costumes. They must wear a black leotard, pink/tan tights, with hair pulled in a bun or ponytail to each class. Have their shoes labeled with their name in them and carried by a dance bag. Shoes required: Black taps and pink canvas criss cross split sole ballet shoes. If a dancer misses 3 consecutive classes we consider them to have dropped the class.
Thursday
4:00 PM to 5:00 PM
Studio 3
SSDC-Bogalusa
Divas
Ballet, Tap, & Jazz are taught in 30 minute lessons a piece. Dancers will perform 3 dances in our annual recital and will have 3 costumes. They must wear a black leotard, pink/tan tights, with hair pulled in a bun or ponytail to each class. Have their shoes labeled with their name in them and carried by a dance bag. Shoes required: Black lace up taps, pink canvas criss cross split sole ballet shoes, and tan leather jazz shoes. If a dancer misses 3 consecutive classes we consider them to have dropped the class.
Thursday
5:00 PM to 6:30 PM
Studio 2
SSDC-Bogalusa