Fall Semester 2026

Name
Days
Location
Tumbling Level 1
In this class students will explore inverted movements such as forward rolls, cartwheeling, handstands etc., will learn basic partnering skills, and will explore choreography through prompts, both on their own and in collaboration with others. Students will learn body awareness and control as well as how to support and be supported by their classmates.
Monday
3:30 PM to 4:15 PM
Studio 2 (Bowman)
Taylor Dance East
Tumbling Level 2
In this class students will explore inverted movements such as forward rolls, cartwheeling, handstands etc., will learn basic partnering skills, and will explore choreography through prompts, both on their own and in collaboration with others. Students will learn body awareness and control as well as how to support and be supported by their classmates.
Monday
4:00 PM to 5:00 PM
Studio 1 (Sam Scripps)
Taylor Dance East
Ballet Level 1/2
These classes are designed for students who want to study ballet to enhance their technical dance training. Taking Ballet in addition to Taylor Modern classes is highly encouraged.
Monday
4:15 PM to 5:00 PM
Taylor Dance East
Ballet Level 2/3
These classes are designed for students who want to study ballet to enhance their technical dance training. Taking Ballet in addition to Taylor Modern classes is highly encouraged.
Monday
5:00 PM to 6:00 PM
Taylor Dance East
Tumbling Level 3/4
In this class students will explore inverted movements such as forward rolls, cartwheeling, handstands etc., will learn basic partnering skills, and will explore choreography through prompts, both on their own and in collaboration with others. Students will learn body awareness and control as well as how to support and be supported by their classmates.
Monday
5:00 PM to 6:00 PM
Studio 1 (Sam Scripps)
Taylor Dance East
Taylor Tots + (No Caregiver) Session 1
Through rhythm games, songs, and creative movement young children learn the fundamentals of dance in a shared classroom experience with a focus on the joy of movement.
Tuesday
3:15 PM to 4:00 PM
Studio 2 (Bowman)
Taylor Dance East
Breaking/Hip-Hop Fusion Level 2/3
This class will explore many different styles within the hip-hop genre and students will be encouraged to find their voice through choreography and freestyle games. Classes will focus on litefeet, step, locking, waving, popping, grooves, and breaking. Students will explore the authentic history and expression of hip-hop in a safe and exciting environment.
Tuesday
4:00 PM to 5:00 PM
Studio 2 (Bowman)
Taylor Dance East
Taylor Level 2
Students in Level 2 focus on increasing strength, flexibility, and coordination by learning Paul Taylor’s movement vocabulary and incorporating it into their own creative movement explorations. They are further challenged to refine complex dance movements and retain longer choreographic phrases.
Tuesday
4:00 PM to 5:00 PM
Studio 2 (Bowman)
Taylor Dance East
Jazz Level 3/4
Jazz dance, an American art, incorporates ballet, modern, and street styles of dance with an emphasis on rhythm. Students learn the foundations of Giordano Jazz, that include basic jazz isolation, syncopation, technique, and tools for improvisation.
Tuesday
5:00 PM to 6:00 PM
Studio 1 (Sam Scripps)
Taylor Dance East
Breaking/Hip-Hop Fusion Level 4
This class will explore many different styles within the hip-hop genre and students will be encouraged to find their voice through choreography and freestyle games. Classes will focus on litefeet, step, locking, waving, popping, grooves, and breaking. Students will explore the authentic history and expression of hip-hop in a safe and exciting environment.
Tuesday
6:00 PM to 7:00 PM
Studio 2 (Bowman)
Taylor Dance East
Taylor Level 1
Through creative movement games, Level 1 students discover their innate love for movement in a nurturing environment. With a primary focus on expression of their individual voice, basic dance exercises are introduced to build the early foundations of technique.
Wednesday
3:30 PM to 4:30 PM
Studio 2 (Bowman)
Taylor Dance East
Drumming/Music Theory
Wednesday
4:30 PM to 5:30 PM
Studio 2 (Bowman)
Taylor Dance East
Taylor Level 3
Students are further challenged to refine complex dance movements and retain longer phrases. They are introduced to more technical elements of modern dance floor work and Mr. Taylor’s choreographic style while encouraged to make individual creative movement choices as beginning dance makers.
Wednesday
4:30 PM to 5:30 PM
Studio 2 (Bowman)
Taylor Dance East
Capoeira for Kids
Capoeira combines martial arts, dance, music, and Afro-Brazilian culture into a powerful, full-body experience. Students learn basics and fundamental movements such as ginga, kicks, escapes, and intro-level acrobatics, as well as rhythm, coordination, and flow. This class offers physical challenge, cultural immersion, and creative expression through movement and music.
Wednesday
5:30 PM to 6:30 PM
Studio 1 (Sam Scripps)
Taylor Dance East
Taylor Level 2
Students in Level 2 focus on increasing strength, flexibility, and coordination by learning Paul Taylor’s movement vocabulary and incorporating it into their own creative movement explorations. They are further challenged to refine complex dance movements and retain longer choreographic phrases.
Thursday
4:00 PM to 5:00 PM
Studio 2 (Bowman)
Taylor Dance East
Taylor Level 3
Students at Level 3 are introduced to more technical elements of modern dance floor work and Mr. Taylor’s choreographic style while encouraged to make individual creative movement choices as beginning dance makers. Taking two classes per week is highly encouraged.
Thursday
4:00 PM to 5:00 PM
Studio 1 (Sam Scripps)
Taylor Dance East
Jazz Level 2/3
Jazz dance, an American art, incorporates ballet, modern, and street styles of dance with an emphasis on rhythm. Students learn the foundations of Giordano Jazz, that include basic jazz isolation, syncopation, technique, and tools for improvisation.
Thursday
5:00 PM to 6:00 PM
Studio 2 (Bowman)
Taylor Dance East
Taylor Level 4
This level is geared towards middle schoolers. Students are taught longer choreographic phrases, that are more complex both physically and rhythmically. More formalized dance vocabulary and exercises are practiced, preparing students to be able recognize and execute basic modern dance technique. At this age more than one class per week is highly recommended.
Thursday
5:00 PM to 6:15 PM
Studio 1 (Sam Scripps)
Taylor Dance East
Taylor Tots (With Caregiver) Session 1
Through rhythm games, songs, and creative movement young children learn the fundamentals of dance in a shared classroom experience.
Saturday
9:00 AM to 9:45 AM
Studio 2 (Bowman)
Taylor Dance East
Taylor Tots + (No Caregiver) Session 2
Through rhythm games, songs, and creative movement young children learn the fundamentals of dance in a shared classroom experience. Please note, Session 2 begins on December 5 and runs through January 30, 2027.
Saturday
9:15 AM to 10:00 AM
Studio 1 (Sam Scripps)
Taylor Dance East
Taylor Level 1
Through creative movement games, Level 1 students discover their innate love for movement in a nurturing environment. With a primary focus on expression of their individual voice, basic dance exercises are introduced to build the early foundations of technique.
Saturday
10:00 AM to 11:00 AM
Studio 1 (Sam Scripps)
Taylor Dance East
Tumbling Level 1/2
In this class students will explore inverted movements such as forward rolls, cartwheeling, handstands etc., will learn basic partnering skills, and will explore choreography through prompts, both on their own and in collaboration with others. Students will learn body awareness and control as well as how to support and be supported by their classmates.
Saturday
10:00 AM to 11:00 AM
Studio 2 (Bowman)
Taylor Dance East
Taylor Level 2
Students in Level 2 focus on increasing strength, flexibility, and coordination by learning Paul Taylor’s movement vocabulary and incorporating it into their own creative movement explorations. They are further challenged to refine complex dance movements and retain longer choreographic phrases.
Saturday
11:00 AM to 12:00 PM
Studio 1 (Sam Scripps)
Taylor Dance East
Taylor Level 3
Students are further challenged to refine complex dance movements and retain longer phrases. They are introduced to more technical elements of modern dance floor work and Mr. Taylor’s choreographic style while encouraged to make individual creative movement choices as beginning dance makers.
Saturday
11:00 AM to 12:00 PM
Studio 2 (Bowman)
Taylor Dance East
Advanced Taylor Teen
ADVANCE TAYLOR TEEN
(Students must have taken Intermediate Taylor Teen or equivalent experience)

This class for high school students offers pre-professional level modern dance training, encouraging artistic expression and the emergence of the individual artistic voice. Taylor repertory is practiced and analyzed to develop greater refinement and nuance. Students are encouraged to take greater artistic risks. Students at this level are encouraged to take more than one class per week.
Saturday
12:00 PM to 1:30 PM
Studio 1 (Sam Scripps)
Taylor Dance East
Taylor Level 4
This level is geared towards middle schoolers. Students are taught longer choreographic phrases, that are more complex both physically and rhythmically. More formalized dance vocabulary and exercises are practiced, preparing students to be able recognize and execute basic modern dance technique. At this level taking more than one class per week is highly encouraged.
Saturday
12:00 PM to 1:15 PM
Studio 2 (Bowman)
Taylor Dance East
Taylor Level 1
Through creative movement games, Level 1 students discover their innate love for movement in a nurturing environment. With a primary focus on expression of their individual voice, basic dance exercises are introduced to build the early foundations of technique.
Monday
4:00 PM to 5:00 PM
Studio 4
Taylor Dance West
Advanced Taylor Teen
ADVANCE TAYLOR TEEN
(Students must have taken Intermediate Taylor Teen or equivalent experience)

This class for high school students offers pre-professional level modern dance training, encouraging artistic expression and the emergence of the individual artistic voice. Taylor repertory is practiced and analyzed to develop greater refinement and nuance. Students are encouraged to take greater artistic risks. Students at this level are encouraged to take more than one class per week.
Monday
5:00 PM to 6:30 PM
Studio 1 (Wendy Scripps)
Taylor Dance West
Intermediate Teen Ballet
These classes are designed for students who want to study ballet to enhance their technical dance training. Taking Ballet in addition to Taylor Modern classes is highly encouraged.
Monday
5:00 PM to 6:30 PM
Studio 4
Taylor Dance West
Ballet Level 2/3
These classes are designed for students who want to study ballet to enhance their technical dance training. Taking Ballet in addition to Taylor Modern classes is highly encouraged.
Tuesday
4:00 PM to 5:00 PM
Studio 4
Taylor Dance West
Ballet Level 4
These classes are designed for students who want to study ballet to enhance their technical dance training. Taking Ballet in addition to Taylor Modern classes is highly encouraged.
Tuesday
5:00 PM to 6:00 PM
Studio 4
Taylor Dance West
Taylor Level 2
Students in Level 2 focus on increasing strength, flexibility, and coordination by learning Paul Taylor’s movement vocabulary and incorporating it into their own creative movement explorations. They are further challenged to refine complex dance movements and retain longer choreographic phrases.
Wednesday
4:00 PM to 5:00 PM
Studio 4
Taylor Dance West
Taylor Level 3
Students are further challenged to refine complex dance movements and retain longer phrases. They are introduced to more technical elements of modern dance floor work and Mr. Taylor’s choreographic style while encouraged to make individual creative movement choices as beginning dance makers.
Wednesday
5:00 PM to 6:00 PM
Studio 4
Taylor Dance West
Advanced Teen Ballet
These classes are designed for students who want to study ballet to enhance their technical dance training. Taking Ballet in addition to Taylor Modern classes is highly encouraged.
Thursday
5:00 PM to 6:30 PM
Studio 1 (Wendy Scripps)
Taylor Dance West
Intermediate Taylor Teen
This class for high school students offers pre-professional level modern dance training, encouraging artistic expression and the emergence of the individual artistic voice. Taylor repertory is practiced and analyzed to develop greater refinement and nuance. Students are encouraged to take greater artistic risks. Students at this level are encouraged to take more than one class per week.
Thursday
5:00 PM to 6:30 PM
Studio 4
Taylor Dance West