DancEast offers creative, high-quality dance education for children, teens, and adults in a welcoming and inclusive environment. Explore our current class offerings below and create an account to register.
Single Adult Classes
Monday Open-level Ballet
An open-level ballet class designed for dancers of all backgrounds, focusing on classical technique, alignment, and musicality. Class includes barre and center work with accessible progressions and challenges to support both new and experienced dancers.
Ages 18 - 99
An open-level ballet class designed for dancers of all backgrounds, focusing on classical technique, alignment, and musicality. Class includes barre and center work with accessible progressions and challenges to support both new and experienced dancers.
Ages 18 - 99
Monday
6:30 PM to 7:45 PM
6:30 PM to 7:45 PM
Studio A
DancEast
DancEast
Contemporary (Tuesdays in November)
Based in contemporary practices, throughout the month we will explore floor work, Improvisation, phrase work and choreographic community building.
Ages 16 - 99
Based in contemporary practices, throughout the month we will explore floor work, Improvisation, phrase work and choreographic community building.
Ages 16 - 99
Tuesday
6:15 PM to 7:45 PM
6:15 PM to 7:45 PM
Studio B
DancEast
DancEast
Jazz Technique (Tuesdays in October)
This class focuses on a classical jazz warmup followed by individual or guided stretching then across the floors or progressions. The instructor will work with all levels to create a welcoming class where you can hone your skills for your level and then challenge yourself when you are ready.
Ages 16 - 99
This class focuses on a classical jazz warmup followed by individual or guided stretching then across the floors or progressions. The instructor will work with all levels to create a welcoming class where you can hone your skills for your level and then challenge yourself when you are ready.
Ages 16 - 99
Tuesday
6:15 PM to 7:45 PM
6:15 PM to 7:45 PM
Studio B
DancEast
DancEast
Movement Experience - a somatic practice for all levels (Tuesdays in September)
Movement experience asks the participant to focus on their moving, or still, body to sense what is coming up within the movement. Participants are challenged to let go of their thinking body and get into their sensing body. The class is based on guided prompts and improvisation which continue for 15-20 min followed by journaling and optional sharing.
Ages 16 - 99
Movement experience asks the participant to focus on their moving, or still, body to sense what is coming up within the movement. Participants are challenged to let go of their thinking body and get into their sensing body. The class is based on guided prompts and improvisation which continue for 15-20 min followed by journaling and optional sharing.
Ages 16 - 99
Tuesday
6:15 PM to 7:45 PM
6:15 PM to 7:45 PM
Studio B
DancEast
DancEast
Wednesday Open-level Ballet
An open-level ballet class designed for dancers of all backgrounds, focusing on classical technique, alignment, and musicality. Class includes barre and center work with accessible progressions and challenges to support both new and experienced dancers.
Ages 16 - 99
An open-level ballet class designed for dancers of all backgrounds, focusing on classical technique, alignment, and musicality. Class includes barre and center work with accessible progressions and challenges to support both new and experienced dancers.
Ages 16 - 99
Wednesday
6:10 PM to 7:40 PM
6:10 PM to 7:40 PM
Studio A
DancEast
DancEast
Thursday Graham Technique
Explore the roots of modern dance through the groundbreaking technique created by Martha Graham. Participants will work with fundamental principles including contraction and release, opposition, spirals, and weight shifts. The movement can be dramatic, emotional, challenging, and exhilarating!
Instructor Delaine Dobbs is a graduate of the Ailey School’s Certificate Program, and Graham-based modern is an area of both expertise and passion for her. Her teaching style is measured, dynamic, highly comprehensible, and engaging.
This workshop is designed for adults and older teens who already have some foundation in dance technique. Previous modern dance experience is helpful but not required, particularly for dancers with a strong technical foundation in another style.
Ages 15 - 99
Explore the roots of modern dance through the groundbreaking technique created by Martha Graham. Participants will work with fundamental principles including contraction and release, opposition, spirals, and weight shifts. The movement can be dramatic, emotional, challenging, and exhilarating!
Instructor Delaine Dobbs is a graduate of the Ailey School’s Certificate Program, and Graham-based modern is an area of both expertise and passion for her. Her teaching style is measured, dynamic, highly comprehensible, and engaging.
This workshop is designed for adults and older teens who already have some foundation in dance technique. Previous modern dance experience is helpful but not required, particularly for dancers with a strong technical foundation in another style.
Ages 15 - 99
Thursday
6:45 PM to 8:00 PM
6:45 PM to 8:00 PM
Studio A
DancEast
DancEast
Adult Dance Series
Thursday Graham Technique Series
Explore the roots of modern dance through the groundbreaking technique created by Martha Graham. Participants will work with fundamental principles including contraction and release, opposition, spirals, and weight shifts. The movement can be dramatic, emotional, challenging, and exhilarating!
Instructor Delaine Dobbs is a graduate of the Ailey School’s Certificate Program, and Graham-based modern is an area of both expertise and passion for her. Her teaching style is measured, dynamic, highly comprehensible, and engaging.
This workshop is designed for adults and older teens who already have some foundation in dance technique. Previous modern dance experience is helpful but not required, particularly for dancers with a strong technical foundation in another style.
Note that class will not meet on Sept. 17.
Ages 15 - 99
Explore the roots of modern dance through the groundbreaking technique created by Martha Graham. Participants will work with fundamental principles including contraction and release, opposition, spirals, and weight shifts. The movement can be dramatic, emotional, challenging, and exhilarating!
Instructor Delaine Dobbs is a graduate of the Ailey School’s Certificate Program, and Graham-based modern is an area of both expertise and passion for her. Her teaching style is measured, dynamic, highly comprehensible, and engaging.
This workshop is designed for adults and older teens who already have some foundation in dance technique. Previous modern dance experience is helpful but not required, particularly for dancers with a strong technical foundation in another style.
Note that class will not meet on Sept. 17.
Ages 15 - 99
Thursday
6:45 PM to 8:00 PM
6:45 PM to 8:00 PM
Studio A
DancEast
DancEast
Sunday Tap Series (beginner/intermediate)
This upbeat 6-week (no class Sept. 6) tap series is perfect for adults and mature teens who are newer to tap, returning after time away, or looking to strengthen their foundational skills in a supportive and encouraging environment. Dancers will work on rhythm, coordination, musicality, basic tap vocabulary, and combinations while building confidence and having fun along the way.
Ages 13 - 99
This upbeat 6-week (no class Sept. 6) tap series is perfect for adults and mature teens who are newer to tap, returning after time away, or looking to strengthen their foundational skills in a supportive and encouraging environment. Dancers will work on rhythm, coordination, musicality, basic tap vocabulary, and combinations while building confidence and having fun along the way.
Ages 13 - 99
Sunday
5:10 PM to 6:00 PM
5:10 PM to 6:00 PM
Studio A
DancEast
DancEast
Sunday Tap Series (intermediate/advanced)
Designed for experienced tappers ready for a challenge, this energetic 6/week (no class Sept. 6) series focuses on faster footwork, musicality, style, precision, and more complex combinations. Dancers will continue developing technique while enjoying the creativity, rhythm, and excitement that make tap so much fun. Recommended for adult and mature teen dancers with a strong foundation in tap vocabulary and skills.
Ages 13 - 99
Designed for experienced tappers ready for a challenge, this energetic 6/week (no class Sept. 6) series focuses on faster footwork, musicality, style, precision, and more complex combinations. Dancers will continue developing technique while enjoying the creativity, rhythm, and excitement that make tap so much fun. Recommended for adult and mature teen dancers with a strong foundation in tap vocabulary and skills.
Ages 13 - 99
Sunday
6:10 PM to 7:00 PM
6:10 PM to 7:00 PM
Studio A
DancEast
DancEast
2026-2027 Youth Classes
Creative Movement 1
A joyful first dance experience for ages 3–4! Through music, movement, imagination, and play, dancers build confidence, coordination, creativity, and classroom skills while exploring rhythm, balance, and basic dance concepts in a fun and nurturing environment.
Ages 3 - 4
A joyful first dance experience for ages 3–4! Through music, movement, imagination, and play, dancers build confidence, coordination, creativity, and classroom skills while exploring rhythm, balance, and basic dance concepts in a fun and nurturing environment.
Ages 3 - 4
Friday
10:00 AM to 10:30 AM
10:00 AM to 10:30 AM
Studio A
DancEast
DancEast
Creative Movement 2
The perfect next step for dancers ages 4–5 ready for a little more structure and independence! Through creative movement and beginning dance technique, dancers build coordination, musicality, confidence, and classroom skills while continuing to explore imagination and self-expression.
Ages 4 - 5
The perfect next step for dancers ages 4–5 ready for a little more structure and independence! Through creative movement and beginning dance technique, dancers build coordination, musicality, confidence, and classroom skills while continuing to explore imagination and self-expression.
Ages 4 - 5
Friday
10:35 AM to 11:05 AM
10:35 AM to 11:05 AM
Studio A
DancEast
DancEast
Dancing Duos
This class is full
Twirl, jump, and explore together in this joyful first dance experience for toddlers and their grown-ups! Through music, imaginative play, and creative movement, children ages 2–3 build coordination, confidence, and a love of dance while making special memories with a parent or caregiver.
Ages 2 - 3
This class is full
Twirl, jump, and explore together in this joyful first dance experience for toddlers and their grown-ups! Through music, imaginative play, and creative movement, children ages 2–3 build coordination, confidence, and a love of dance while making special memories with a parent or caregiver.
Ages 2 - 3
Saturday
9:00 AM to 9:30 AM
9:00 AM to 9:30 AM
Studio A
DancEast
DancEast
Creative Movement 1
A joyful first dance experience for ages 3–4! Through music, movement, imagination, and play, dancers build confidence, coordination, creativity, and classroom skills while exploring rhythm, balance, and basic dance concepts in a fun and nurturing environment.
Ages 3 - 4
A joyful first dance experience for ages 3–4! Through music, movement, imagination, and play, dancers build confidence, coordination, creativity, and classroom skills while exploring rhythm, balance, and basic dance concepts in a fun and nurturing environment.
Ages 3 - 4
Saturday
9:00 AM to 9:30 AM
9:00 AM to 9:30 AM
Studio B
DancEast
DancEast
Creative Movement 2
The perfect next step for dancers ages 4–5 ready for a little more structure and independence! Through creative movement and beginning dance technique, dancers build coordination, musicality, confidence, and classroom skills while continuing to explore imagination and self-expression.
Ages 4 - 5
The perfect next step for dancers ages 4–5 ready for a little more structure and independence! Through creative movement and beginning dance technique, dancers build coordination, musicality, confidence, and classroom skills while continuing to explore imagination and self-expression.
Ages 4 - 5
Saturday
9:35 AM to 10:05 AM
9:35 AM to 10:05 AM
Studio A
DancEast
DancEast
Creative Movement 2
This class is full
The perfect next step for dancers ages 4–5 ready for a little more structure and independence! Through creative movement and beginning dance technique, dancers build coordination, musicality, confidence, and classroom skills while continuing to explore imagination and self-expression.
Ages 4 - 5
This class is full
The perfect next step for dancers ages 4–5 ready for a little more structure and independence! Through creative movement and beginning dance technique, dancers build coordination, musicality, confidence, and classroom skills while continuing to explore imagination and self-expression.
Ages 4 - 5
Saturday
9:35 AM to 10:05 AM
9:35 AM to 10:05 AM
Studio B
DancEast
DancEast
Primary Dance
This class is full
A joyful introduction to dance for ages 5–8! Dancers explore the foundations of ballet and modern dance while building strength, coordination, confidence, creativity, and a love of movement in a fun and supportive environment.
Ages 5 - 8
This class is full
A joyful introduction to dance for ages 5–8! Dancers explore the foundations of ballet and modern dance while building strength, coordination, confidence, creativity, and a love of movement in a fun and supportive environment.
Ages 5 - 8
Saturday
10:10 AM to 10:55 AM
10:10 AM to 10:55 AM
Studio A
DancEast
DancEast
Creative Movement 1
A joyful first dance experience for ages 3–4! Through music, movement, imagination, and play, dancers build confidence, coordination, creativity, and classroom skills while exploring rhythm, balance, and basic dance concepts in a fun and nurturing environment.
Ages 3 - 4
A joyful first dance experience for ages 3–4! Through music, movement, imagination, and play, dancers build confidence, coordination, creativity, and classroom skills while exploring rhythm, balance, and basic dance concepts in a fun and nurturing environment.
Ages 3 - 4
Saturday
10:10 AM to 10:40 AM
10:10 AM to 10:40 AM
Studio B
DancEast
DancEast
Primary Dance
This class is full
A joyful introduction to dance for ages 5–8! Dancers explore the foundations of ballet and modern dance while building strength, coordination, confidence, creativity, and a love of movement in a fun and supportive environment.
Ages 5 - 8
This class is full
A joyful introduction to dance for ages 5–8! Dancers explore the foundations of ballet and modern dance while building strength, coordination, confidence, creativity, and a love of movement in a fun and supportive environment.
Ages 5 - 8
Saturday
10:45 AM to 11:30 AM
10:45 AM to 11:30 AM
Studio B
DancEast
DancEast
Creative Movement 2
The perfect next step for dancers ages 4–5 ready for a little more structure and independence! Through creative movement and beginning dance technique, dancers build coordination, musicality, confidence, and classroom skills while continuing to explore imagination and self-expression.
Ages 4 - 5
The perfect next step for dancers ages 4–5 ready for a little more structure and independence! Through creative movement and beginning dance technique, dancers build coordination, musicality, confidence, and classroom skills while continuing to explore imagination and self-expression.
Ages 4 - 5
Saturday
11:00 AM to 11:30 AM
11:00 AM to 11:30 AM
Studio A
DancEast
DancEast
Ballet Variations
Learn choreography from beloved classical ballets while developing artistry, musicality, and performance skills. Dancers explore famous characters and repertoire while strengthening technique, stage presence, and storytelling in a fun and engaging environment. Previous ballet experience is recommended.
Ages 10 - 18
Learn choreography from beloved classical ballets while developing artistry, musicality, and performance skills. Dancers explore famous characters and repertoire while strengthening technique, stage presence, and storytelling in a fun and engaging environment. Previous ballet experience is recommended.
Ages 10 - 18
Saturday
11:35 AM to 1:05 PM
11:35 AM to 1:05 PM
Studio A
DancEast
DancEast
Creative Movement 1
A joyful first dance experience for ages 3–4! Through music, movement, imagination, and play, dancers build confidence, coordination, creativity, and classroom skills while exploring rhythm, balance, and basic dance concepts in a fun and nurturing environment.
Ages 3 - 4
A joyful first dance experience for ages 3–4! Through music, movement, imagination, and play, dancers build confidence, coordination, creativity, and classroom skills while exploring rhythm, balance, and basic dance concepts in a fun and nurturing environment.
Ages 3 - 4
Monday
3:45 PM to 4:15 PM
3:45 PM to 4:15 PM
Studio B
DancEast
DancEast
Primary Dance 2
Designed for dancers ages 6–8 ready for the next step in their training, this class builds strength, coordination, confidence, and artistry through ballet and modern dance. Dancers expand their technique, musicality, and dance vocabulary while continuing to explore creativity and self-expression in a positive and encouraging environment.
Ages 6 - 8
Designed for dancers ages 6–8 ready for the next step in their training, this class builds strength, coordination, confidence, and artistry through ballet and modern dance. Dancers expand their technique, musicality, and dance vocabulary while continuing to explore creativity and self-expression in a positive and encouraging environment.
Ages 6 - 8
Monday
4:00 PM to 4:45 PM
4:00 PM to 4:45 PM
Studio A
DancEast
DancEast
Primary Dance 1
A joyful introduction to dance for ages 5–7! Dancers explore the foundations of ballet and modern dance while building coordination, musicality, creativity, confidence, and classroom skills in a fun and supportive environment.
Ages 5 - 7
A joyful introduction to dance for ages 5–7! Dancers explore the foundations of ballet and modern dance while building coordination, musicality, creativity, confidence, and classroom skills in a fun and supportive environment.
Ages 5 - 7
Monday
4:20 PM to 5:05 PM
4:20 PM to 5:05 PM
Studio B
DancEast
DancEast
Tap for ages 7 - 10
Tappers ages 7-10 build rhythm, technique, and musicality while expanding their tap vocabulary. Through across-the-floor progressions and creative combinations, dancers strengthen coordination, confidence, and performance skills in a fun and energetic environment.
Ages 7 - 10
Tappers ages 7-10 build rhythm, technique, and musicality while expanding their tap vocabulary. Through across-the-floor progressions and creative combinations, dancers strengthen coordination, confidence, and performance skills in a fun and energetic environment.
Ages 7 - 10
Monday
4:50 PM to 5:20 PM
4:50 PM to 5:20 PM
Studio A
DancEast
DancEast
Breakdance for ages 4-6
Breakdance introduces dancers ages 4–6 to the exciting world of breaking through rhythm, movement, and creative expression. Dancers build strength, coordination, balance, and confidence while learning foundational footwork, freezes, and movement patterns in a fun, high-energy environment.
Ages 4 - 6
Breakdance introduces dancers ages 4–6 to the exciting world of breaking through rhythm, movement, and creative expression. Dancers build strength, coordination, balance, and confidence while learning foundational footwork, freezes, and movement patterns in a fun, high-energy environment.
Ages 4 - 6
Monday
5:10 PM to 5:40 PM
5:10 PM to 5:40 PM
Studio B
DancEast
DancEast
Level 2 Ballet
Builds on foundational ballet skills while introducing more complex vocabulary, technique, and combinations. Dancers continue developing strength, flexibility, balance, and artistry while growing in confidence, musicality, and technical precision.
Ages 10 - 14
Builds on foundational ballet skills while introducing more complex vocabulary, technique, and combinations. Dancers continue developing strength, flexibility, balance, and artistry while growing in confidence, musicality, and technical precision.
Ages 10 - 14
Monday
5:25 PM to 6:25 PM
5:25 PM to 6:25 PM
Studio A
DancEast
DancEast
Breakdance for ages 7-10
Breakdance is a high-energy class for dancers ages 7–10 who are new to breaking or looking to build on previous experience. Dancers develop strength, coordination, musicality, and confidence while learning footwork, freezes, floorwork, and other foundational breaking skills in a fun and supportive environment.
Ages 7 - 10
Breakdance is a high-energy class for dancers ages 7–10 who are new to breaking or looking to build on previous experience. Dancers develop strength, coordination, musicality, and confidence while learning footwork, freezes, floorwork, and other foundational breaking skills in a fun and supportive environment.
Ages 7 - 10
Monday
5:45 PM to 6:30 PM
5:45 PM to 6:30 PM
Studio B
DancEast
DancEast
Level 4 Ballet
An advanced class for experienced dancers seeking to refine their technical and artistic skills. Through challenging ballet training, dancers develop strength, precision, endurance, musicality, and performance quality while preparing for advanced study and performance opportunities.
Ages 14 - 18
An advanced class for experienced dancers seeking to refine their technical and artistic skills. Through challenging ballet training, dancers develop strength, precision, endurance, musicality, and performance quality while preparing for advanced study and performance opportunities.
Ages 14 - 18
Monday
6:30 PM to 7:45 PM
6:30 PM to 7:45 PM
Studio A
DancEast
DancEast
Pointe for Level 4
Designed for Level 4 Ballet dancers, this class focuses on the strength, technique, and artistry needed for safe and successful pointe work. Dancers continue developing strength, balance, proper placement, and classical ballet technique while progressing through increasingly challenging pointe exercises and combinations. Dancers must be enrolled in both the Monday and Tuesday Level 4 Ballet classes to participate. Students who are new to pointe at DancEast should email lauren@danceast.org to request approval before enrolling.
Ages 14 - 18
Designed for Level 4 Ballet dancers, this class focuses on the strength, technique, and artistry needed for safe and successful pointe work. Dancers continue developing strength, balance, proper placement, and classical ballet technique while progressing through increasingly challenging pointe exercises and combinations. Dancers must be enrolled in both the Monday and Tuesday Level 4 Ballet classes to participate. Students who are new to pointe at DancEast should email lauren@danceast.org to request approval before enrolling.
Ages 14 - 18
Monday
7:50 PM to 8:35 PM
7:50 PM to 8:35 PM
Studio A
DancEast
DancEast
Primary Dance 2
Designed for dancers ages 6–8 ready for the next step in their training, this class builds strength, coordination, confidence, and artistry through ballet and modern dance. Dancers expand their technique, musicality, and dance vocabulary while continuing to explore creativity and self-expression in a positive and encouraging environment.
Ages 6 - 8
Designed for dancers ages 6–8 ready for the next step in their training, this class builds strength, coordination, confidence, and artistry through ballet and modern dance. Dancers expand their technique, musicality, and dance vocabulary while continuing to explore creativity and self-expression in a positive and encouraging environment.
Ages 6 - 8
Tuesday
4:00 PM to 4:45 PM
4:00 PM to 4:45 PM
Studio A
DancEast
DancEast
Primary Dance 1
A joyful introduction to dance for ages 5–7! Dancers explore the foundations of ballet and modern dance while building coordination, musicality, creativity, confidence, and classroom skills in a fun and supportive environment.
Ages 5 - 7
A joyful introduction to dance for ages 5–7! Dancers explore the foundations of ballet and modern dance while building coordination, musicality, creativity, confidence, and classroom skills in a fun and supportive environment.
Ages 5 - 7
Tuesday
4:00 PM to 4:45 PM
4:00 PM to 4:45 PM
Studio B
DancEast
DancEast
Level 1 Modern
Introduces dancers to the foundations of modern dance through movement exploration, improvisation, and creative expression. Dancers build strength, coordination, flexibility, musicality, and confidence while developing a strong technical foundation.
Ages 8 - 12
Introduces dancers to the foundations of modern dance through movement exploration, improvisation, and creative expression. Dancers build strength, coordination, flexibility, musicality, and confidence while developing a strong technical foundation.
Ages 8 - 12
Tuesday
4:50 PM to 5:35 PM
4:50 PM to 5:35 PM
Studio B
DancEast
DancEast
Primary Tap
Step into the exciting world of rhythm and sound! Dancers ages 5–8 learn the fundamentals of tap while building musicality, coordination, confidence, and timing through fun games, rhythmic exercises, and energetic combinations.
Ages 5 - 8
Step into the exciting world of rhythm and sound! Dancers ages 5–8 learn the fundamentals of tap while building musicality, coordination, confidence, and timing through fun games, rhythmic exercises, and energetic combinations.
Ages 5 - 8
Tuesday
4:50 PM to 5:20 PM
4:50 PM to 5:20 PM
Studio A
DancEast
DancEast
Level 3 Ballet
Focuses on refining technique and deepening dancers' understanding of classical ballet. Dancers develop greater strength, control, artistry, and technical precision while mastering more advanced vocabulary and combinations in preparation for advanced ballet study and pointe work.
Ages 12 - 16
Focuses on refining technique and deepening dancers' understanding of classical ballet. Dancers develop greater strength, control, artistry, and technical precision while mastering more advanced vocabulary and combinations in preparation for advanced ballet study and pointe work.
Ages 12 - 16
Tuesday
5:25 PM to 6:40 PM
5:25 PM to 6:40 PM
Studio A
DancEast
DancEast
Creative Movement 1
This class is full
A joyful first dance experience for ages 3–4! Through music, movement, imagination, and play, dancers build confidence, coordination, creativity, and classroom skills while exploring rhythm, balance, and basic dance concepts in a fun and nurturing environment.
Ages 3 - 4
This class is full
A joyful first dance experience for ages 3–4! Through music, movement, imagination, and play, dancers build confidence, coordination, creativity, and classroom skills while exploring rhythm, balance, and basic dance concepts in a fun and nurturing environment.
Ages 3 - 4
Tuesday
5:40 PM to 6:10 PM
5:40 PM to 6:10 PM
Studio B
DancEast
DancEast
Level 4 Ballet
An advanced class for experienced dancers seeking to refine their technical and artistic skills. Through challenging ballet training, dancers develop strength, precision, endurance, musicality, and performance quality while preparing for advanced study and performance opportunities.
Ages 14 - 18
An advanced class for experienced dancers seeking to refine their technical and artistic skills. Through challenging ballet training, dancers develop strength, precision, endurance, musicality, and performance quality while preparing for advanced study and performance opportunities.
Ages 14 - 18
Tuesday
6:45 PM to 8:00 PM
6:45 PM to 8:00 PM
Studio A
DancEast
DancEast
Pointe for Level 4
This Pointe class is designed for dancers enrolled in Level 4 Ballet and focuses on the strength, technique, Designed for Level 4 Ballet dancers, this class focuses on the strength, technique, and artistry needed for safe and successful pointe work. Dancers continue developing strength, balance, proper placement, and classical ballet technique while progressing through increasingly challenging pointe exercises and combinations. Dancers must be enrolled in both the Monday and Tuesday Level 4 Ballet classes to participate. Students who are new to pointe at DancEast should email lauren@danceast.org to request approval before enrolling.
Ages 14 - 18
This Pointe class is designed for dancers enrolled in Level 4 Ballet and focuses on the strength, technique, Designed for Level 4 Ballet dancers, this class focuses on the strength, technique, and artistry needed for safe and successful pointe work. Dancers continue developing strength, balance, proper placement, and classical ballet technique while progressing through increasingly challenging pointe exercises and combinations. Dancers must be enrolled in both the Monday and Tuesday Level 4 Ballet classes to participate. Students who are new to pointe at DancEast should email lauren@danceast.org to request approval before enrolling.
Ages 14 - 18
Tuesday
8:05 PM to 8:50 PM
8:05 PM to 8:50 PM
Studio A
DancEast
DancEast
Level 1 Ballet
Introduces dancers to the foundations of classical ballet in a structured and supportive environment. Students develop posture, alignment, strength, flexibility, and coordination while learning ballet vocabulary, technique, and musicality that create a strong foundation for future study.
Ages 8 - 12
Introduces dancers to the foundations of classical ballet in a structured and supportive environment. Students develop posture, alignment, strength, flexibility, and coordination while learning ballet vocabulary, technique, and musicality that create a strong foundation for future study.
Ages 8 - 12
Wednesday
4:00 PM to 5:00 PM
4:00 PM to 5:00 PM
Studio B
DancEast
DancEast
Level 2 Modern
Builds on foundational modern dance skills while introducing greater technical complexity and artistic exploration. Dancers develop strength, versatility, performance quality, and personal artistry through floorwork, improvisation, dynamic movement, and creative expression.
Ages 10 - 14
Builds on foundational modern dance skills while introducing greater technical complexity and artistic exploration. Dancers develop strength, versatility, performance quality, and personal artistry through floorwork, improvisation, dynamic movement, and creative expression.
Ages 10 - 14
Wednesday
4:00 PM to 5:00 PM
4:00 PM to 5:00 PM
Studio A
DancEast
DancEast
Level 3/4 Modern
An intermediate to advanced class for dancers with prior modern dance experience. Dancers develop strength, versatility, musicality, and performance quality through complex movement phrases, floorwork, improvisation, and artistic exploration.
Ages 12 - 18
An intermediate to advanced class for dancers with prior modern dance experience. Dancers develop strength, versatility, musicality, and performance quality through complex movement phrases, floorwork, improvisation, and artistic exploration.
Ages 12 - 18
Wednesday
5:05 PM to 6:05 PM
5:05 PM to 6:05 PM
Studio A
DancEast
DancEast
Creative Movement with Tumbling
This class is full
Perfect for energetic movers, this class combines the creativity of dance with the excitement of beginner tumbling! Dancers build coordination, balance, flexibility, and confidence through music, movement, and dance games while learning foundational tumbling skills in a fun and supportive environment.
Ages 4 - 6
This class is full
Perfect for energetic movers, this class combines the creativity of dance with the excitement of beginner tumbling! Dancers build coordination, balance, flexibility, and confidence through music, movement, and dance games while learning foundational tumbling skills in a fun and supportive environment.
Ages 4 - 6
Wednesday
5:05 PM to 5:35 PM
5:05 PM to 5:35 PM
Studio B
DancEast
DancEast
Level 3/4 Contemporary
An intermediate to advanced class for dancers with prior training. Drawing from modern, ballet, and contemporary dance traditions, dancers develop versatility, musicality, artistry, and performance quality through dynamic movement, improvisation, floorwork, and choreography. Dancers must also be enrolled in Level 3/4 Modern to participate in this class.
Ages 12 - 18
An intermediate to advanced class for dancers with prior training. Drawing from modern, ballet, and contemporary dance traditions, dancers develop versatility, musicality, artistry, and performance quality through dynamic movement, improvisation, floorwork, and choreography. Dancers must also be enrolled in Level 3/4 Modern to participate in this class.
Ages 12 - 18
Wednesday
6:10 PM to 7:40 PM
6:10 PM to 7:40 PM
Studio B
DancEast
DancEast
Creative Movement with Tumbling
This class is full
Perfect for energetic movers, this class combines the creativity of dance with the excitement of beginner tumbling! Dancers build coordination, balance, flexibility, and confidence through music, movement, and dance games while learning foundational tumbling skills in a fun and supportive environment.
Ages 4 - 6
This class is full
Perfect for energetic movers, this class combines the creativity of dance with the excitement of beginner tumbling! Dancers build coordination, balance, flexibility, and confidence through music, movement, and dance games while learning foundational tumbling skills in a fun and supportive environment.
Ages 4 - 6
Thursday
4:00 PM to 4:30 PM
4:00 PM to 4:30 PM
Studio B
DancEast
DancEast
Level 3 Ballet
Focuses on refining technique and deepening dancers' understanding of classical ballet. Dancers develop greater strength, control, artistry, and technical precision while mastering more advanced vocabulary and combinations in preparation for advanced ballet study and pointe work.
Ages 12 - 16
Focuses on refining technique and deepening dancers' understanding of classical ballet. Dancers develop greater strength, control, artistry, and technical precision while mastering more advanced vocabulary and combinations in preparation for advanced ballet study and pointe work.
Ages 12 - 16
Thursday
4:35 PM to 5:50 PM
4:35 PM to 5:50 PM
Studio A
DancEast
DancEast
Acrobatic Dance for ages 7-9
This class is full
Acrobatic Dance combines the strength and flexibility of acrobatics with the artistry of dance. Dancers build coordination, balance, agility, and confidence while learning progressive acrobatic skills integrated with dance technique and choreography in a fun, supportive, and challenging environment.
Ages 7 - 9
This class is full
Acrobatic Dance combines the strength and flexibility of acrobatics with the artistry of dance. Dancers build coordination, balance, agility, and confidence while learning progressive acrobatic skills integrated with dance technique and choreography in a fun, supportive, and challenging environment.
Ages 7 - 9
Thursday
4:35 PM to 5:20 PM
4:35 PM to 5:20 PM
Studio B
DancEast
DancEast
Creative Movement with Tumbling
Perfect for energetic movers, this class combines the creativity of dance with the excitement of beginner tumbling! Dancers build coordination, balance, flexibility, and confidence through music, movement, and dance games while learning foundational tumbling skills in a fun and supportive environment.
Ages 4 - 6
Perfect for energetic movers, this class combines the creativity of dance with the excitement of beginner tumbling! Dancers build coordination, balance, flexibility, and confidence through music, movement, and dance games while learning foundational tumbling skills in a fun and supportive environment.
Ages 4 - 6
Thursday
5:25 PM to 5:55 PM
5:25 PM to 5:55 PM
Studio B
DancEast
DancEast
Pointe for Level 3
Designed for Level 3 Ballet dancers beginning their pointe training, this class develops the strength, alignment, and technical foundation necessary for safe and successful pointe work. Dancers build strength, balance, and proper placement while learning introductory pointe technique and classical ballet fundamentals. Dancers must be enrolled in both the Tuesday and Thursday Level 3 Ballet classes to participate. Students who are new to pointe at DancEast should email lauren@danceast.org to request approval before enrolling.
Ages 12 - 16
Designed for Level 3 Ballet dancers beginning their pointe training, this class develops the strength, alignment, and technical foundation necessary for safe and successful pointe work. Dancers build strength, balance, and proper placement while learning introductory pointe technique and classical ballet fundamentals. Dancers must be enrolled in both the Tuesday and Thursday Level 3 Ballet classes to participate. Students who are new to pointe at DancEast should email lauren@danceast.org to request approval before enrolling.
Ages 12 - 16
Thursday
5:55 PM to 6:40 PM
5:55 PM to 6:40 PM
Studio A
DancEast
DancEast
Acrobatic Dance for ages 10+
Acrobatic Dance combines the strength, flexibility, and athleticism of acrobatics with the artistry of dance. Dancers develop coordination, balance, agility, and body awareness while learning progressive acrobatic skills integrated into dance combinations and choreography, with an emphasis on technique, musicality, and performance quality.
Ages 10 - 18
Acrobatic Dance combines the strength, flexibility, and athleticism of acrobatics with the artistry of dance. Dancers develop coordination, balance, agility, and body awareness while learning progressive acrobatic skills integrated into dance combinations and choreography, with an emphasis on technique, musicality, and performance quality.
Ages 10 - 18
Thursday
6:00 PM to 7:00 PM
6:00 PM to 7:00 PM
Studio B
DancEast
DancEast
Acrobatic Dance for ages 12+
This class is appropriate for dancers who have already completed an acrobatic dance class at DancEast or who have approval from DancEast to enroll based on their past experience. Acrobatic Dance combines the strength, flexibility, and athleticism of acrobatics with the artistry of dance. Dancers develop coordination, balance, agility, and body awareness while learning progressive acrobatic skills integrated into dance combinations and choreography, with an emphasis on technique, musicality, and performance quality.
Ages 12 - 18
This class is appropriate for dancers who have already completed an acrobatic dance class at DancEast or who have approval from DancEast to enroll based on their past experience. Acrobatic Dance combines the strength, flexibility, and athleticism of acrobatics with the artistry of dance. Dancers develop coordination, balance, agility, and body awareness while learning progressive acrobatic skills integrated into dance combinations and choreography, with an emphasis on technique, musicality, and performance quality.
Ages 12 - 18
Thursday
7:05 PM to 8:05 PM
7:05 PM to 8:05 PM
Studio B
DancEast
DancEast
Fun Fridays
Fun Friday
This drop-off program for children ages 2–5 features a fun, screen-free day of creative play, arts and crafts, storytime, music and movement, lunch (brought from home - no nuts please), and a short quiet/rest time. Our experienced, CPR-certified teachers provide a warm, playful environment with a low 1:7 teacher-to-child ratio and a maximum of 14 children allowed each Friday.
Families should register by Wednesday evening for the upcoming Friday. Children enrolled in DancEast dance classes that take place during Fun Fridays can also be escorted to and from class (though dance class registration is separate).
Ages 2 - 5
This drop-off program for children ages 2–5 features a fun, screen-free day of creative play, arts and crafts, storytime, music and movement, lunch (brought from home - no nuts please), and a short quiet/rest time. Our experienced, CPR-certified teachers provide a warm, playful environment with a low 1:7 teacher-to-child ratio and a maximum of 14 children allowed each Friday.
Families should register by Wednesday evening for the upcoming Friday. Children enrolled in DancEast dance classes that take place during Fun Fridays can also be escorted to and from class (though dance class registration is separate).
Ages 2 - 5
Friday
9:00 AM to 2:00 PM
9:00 AM to 2:00 PM
Studio B
DancEast
DancEast