Explore Our Classes

Discover the wide range of dance classes we offer for all ages and skill levels, there’s something for every dancer here at Ancaster Dance Arts.
Dancer's age is determined as of December 31, 2025

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2025-2026 Recreational Classes

Name
Days
Location
Hip Hop (Ages 7-12)
Hip Hop (Ages 7-12) Rooted in street dance and Hip Hop culture, our Hip Hop classes start with foundational movement, getting students of all ages rocking, bouncing and grooving! From playful beginner movement to dynamic choreography, dancers build confidence, coordination, and style in a fun, supportive environment.
Monday
5:00 PM to 5:45 PM
Ancaster Dance Arts
Main
Acro (Ages 7-12)
Acro (Ages 7-12) is a dance style that blends dance and gymnastics, offering a fun and dynamic class for students. It focuses on developing strength, flexibility, balance, and coordination through basic gymnastics moves like cartwheels, forward rolls, and beginner balances. More advanced students may progress to tumbling, more challenging balances, and partner stunts. 
Monday
5:45 PM to 6:30 PM
Ancaster Dance Arts
Main
Ballet (Ages 5-7)
Ballet (Ages 5-7) Introduces young dancers to the foundation of ballet technique and terminology. They focus on developing fundamental skills like alignment, body positioning, and movement, while also fostering grace, agility, and posture. These classes emphasize musicality, rhythm, and coordination, often in a fun and engaging environment. 
Tuesday
5:30 PM to 6:15 PM
Ancaster Dance Arts
Main
Lyrical/Contemporary (Ages 6-8)
Lyrical/Contemporary (Ages 6-8) Combines the elements of ballet, jazz, modern and lyrical dance styles to create a unique and expressive form of dance. Students learn to connect their mind and body through fluid movements, often focusing on storytelling and emotional expression
Tuesday
6:15 PM to 7:00 PM
Ancaster Dance Arts
Main
Ballet (Ages 8-12)
Ballet (Ages 8-12) These classes focus on developing technical skills, improving body alignment and placement, and exploring choreography. 
Tuesday
7:00 PM to 8:00 PM
Ancaster Dance Arts
Main
Lyrical/Contemporary (Ages 9+)
Lyrical/Contemporary (Ages 9+) Combines the expressive qualities or lyrical with the abstract and contemporary elements of modern dance. It utilizes techniques from ballet, jazz, and modern to convey emotions and stories through movement, often inspired by a song's lyrics. 
Tuesday
8:00 PM to 8:45 PM
Ancaster Dance Arts
Main
Acro (Ages 4-6)
Acro is a program designed for our dancers ages 4-6, that introduces basic acrobatic skills in a fun and engaging way. It focuses on building strength, flexibility, balance, and coordination through exercises and activities that mimic gymnastic tricks like cartwheels, handstands, and rolls. Acro classes often incorporate dance elements, making it an enjoyable and accessible introduction to acrobatic movements.
Wednesday
5:00 PM to 5:30 PM
Ancaster Dance Arts
Main
Parent & Tot (Ages 18 months - 2 years)
*NO RECITAL FOR THIS CLASS*
Our Parent & Tot class is a program designed for our dancers ages 18 months - 2 years old. A fun and interactive, high-energy class that allows you and your young dancer to explore movement together. A great way for young dancers to learn about class structure, expand their dexterity, gross and fine motor skills while interacting with other youngsters and their parents.
Thursday
10:00 AM to 10:30 AM
Ancaster Dance Arts
Main
Pre-Dance (Ages 2-3)
Pre-Dance for Ages 2-3. Our youngest dancers follow our structured program designed for early development of dance and movement. This Class is an introduction to all dance fundamentals including rhythm, expressiveness, creative movement, good posture, stretching, strengthening & the very basics of dance.
Thursday
10:30 AM to 11:00 AM
Ancaster Dance Arts
Main
Daytime Dance (Ages 4-7)
Daytime Dance (Ages 4–7)
Perfect for homeschoolers or families with flexible daytime schedules! This fun and engaging class introduces dancers to a variety of styles including ballet, jazz, creative movement, and musical theatre. Dancers will build confidence, coordination, and rhythm while exploring different ways to move and express themselves. Each week brings something new as students explore the foundations of dance in an encouraging and imaginative environment. No previous experience required!
Thursday
11:00 AM to 11:45 AM
Ancaster Dance Arts
Main
Hip Hop (Ages 4-6)
Hip Hop (Ages 4-6) is an introductory hip hop class. This class teaches the fundamentals of rhythm, timing, and counting music. Students learn hip hop vocabulary and basic break dancing skills such as six-step, cc's, freezes, and top rocking.
Thursday
5:15 PM to 5:45 PM
Ancaster Dance Arts
Main
Acro (Ages 4-6)
Acro is a program designed for our dancers ages 4-6, that introduces basic acrobatic skills in a fun and engaging way. It focuses on building strength, flexibility, balance, and coordination through exercises and activities that mimic gymnastic tricks like cartwheels, handstands, and rolls. Acro classes often incorporate dance elements, making it an enjoyable and accessible introduction to acrobatic movements.
Thursday
5:45 PM to 6:15 PM
Ancaster Dance Arts
Main
Acro (Ages 6-9)
Acro (Ages 6-9) is a dance style that blends dance and gymnastics, offering a fun and dynamic class for students. It focuses on developing strength, flexibility, balance, and coordination through basic gymnastics moves like cartwheels, forward rolls, and beginner balances. More advanced students may progress to tumbling, more challenging balances, and partner stunts. 
Thursday
6:15 PM to 7:00 PM
Ancaster Dance Arts
Main
Pre-Dance (Ages 2-3)
Pre-Dance for Ages 2-3. Our youngest dancers follow our structured program designed for early development of dance and movement. This Class is an introduction to all dance fundamentals including rhythm, expressiveness, creative movement, good posture, stretching, strengthening & the very basics of dance.
Saturday
9:30 AM to 10:00 AM
Ancaster Dance Arts
Main
Jazz (Ages 4-7)
Jazz (Ages 4-7) is a high energy dance class that introduces young dancers to the fundamentals of jazz dance. It combines technique, strength, and stylized choreography with upbeat music, and often includes leaps, turns, and combinations as dancers progress. Junior Jazz classes also emphasize developing performance quality, body alignment, and posture. 
Saturday
10:00 AM to 10:30 AM
Ancaster Dance Arts
Main
Ballet (Ages 4-6)
Ballet (Ages 4-6) Introduced young dancers to the foundation of ballet technique and terminology. They focus on developing fundamental skills like alignment, body positioning, and movement, while also fostering grace, agility, and posture. These classes emphasize musicality, rhythm, and coordination, often in a fun and engaging environment. 
Saturday
10:30 AM to 11:15 AM
Ancaster Dance Arts
Main
Jazz/Musical Theatre (Ages 7-12)
Jazz/Musical Theatre (Ages 7-12) This exciting combo class blends the sharp, stylish movements of jazz with the expressive storytelling of musical theatre. Dancers will build strong technique, flexibility, and performance skills while learning how to bring characters and music to life on stage. Perfect for kids who love to dance, act, and shine in the spotlight, this class encourages confidence, creativity, and lots of fun!
Saturday
11:15 AM to 12:15 PM
Ancaster Dance Arts
Main
Parent & Tot (Ages 18 months - 2 years)
*NO RECITAL FOR THIS CLASS*
Our Parent & Tot class is a program designed for our dancers ages 18 months - 2 years old. A fun and interactive, high-energy class that allows you and your young dancer to explore movement together. A great way for young dancers to learn about class structure, expand their dexterity, gross and fine motor skills while interacting with other youngsters and their parents.
Sunday
10:00 AM to 10:30 AM
Ancaster Dance Arts
Main
Pre-Dance (Ages 2-3)
Pre-Dance for Ages 2-3. Our youngest dancers follow our structured program designed for early development of dance and movement. This Class is an introduction to all dance fundamentals including rhythm, expressiveness, creative movement, good posture, stretching, strengthening & the very basics of dance.
Sunday
10:30 AM to 11:00 AM
Ancaster Dance Arts
Main
Ballet (Ages 5-7)
Ballet is an introductory ballet classes for dancers ages 5-7. These classes focus on developing coordination, balance, and musicality while introducing basic ballet movements and terminology. They often incorporate play and movement-based activities to make learning enjoyable. 
Sunday
11:00 AM to 11:30 AM
Ancaster Dance Arts
Main
Tap (Ages 4-6)
Tap Dance (Ages 4–6) Our Tap Dance class is a fun and energetic introduction to the world of rhythm and movement! Young dancers will learn basic tap steps, explore timing and musicality, and develop coordination through playful exercises and games. Classes focus on building confidence, listening skills, and a love for dance in a supportive, encouraging environment.

By the end of the session, students will be able to perform simple tap sequences and enjoy making music with their own feet!
Sunday
11:30 AM to 12:00 PM
Ancaster Dance Arts
Main
Jazz/Lyrical Combo (Ages 7-12)
Jazz/Lyrical Combo (Ages 7-12) This combo class gives dancers the best of both worlds! Jazz brings upbeat energy, sharp movements, and dynamic style, while Lyrical focuses on emotion, fluidity, and storytelling through dance. Dancers will build strong technique, flexibility, and performance skills, all while learning how to connect movement with music. Perfect for those who love both powerful choreography and expressive artistry!
Sunday
12:00 PM to 1:00 PM
Ancaster Dance Arts
Main