2026-2027 Wharton Studio
4th Grade Jazz/Tap/Intro Lyrical
The dancers will be taught Ballet, Tap, and Jazz technique in this class.The will be introduced to Lyrical which is Lyrical is a style of dance that uses the emotion and mood of the music to draw movements from the dancers. Students have a warm up focusing on core strength and flexibility. The class includes floor work, progressions, and center combinations and will be challenged with new skills and combinations.
The dancers will be taught Ballet, Tap, and Jazz technique in this class.The will be introduced to Lyrical which is Lyrical is a style of dance that uses the emotion and mood of the music to draw movements from the dancers. Students have a warm up focusing on core strength and flexibility. The class includes floor work, progressions, and center combinations and will be challenged with new skills and combinations.
Monday
4:45 PM to 5:45 PM
4:45 PM to 5:45 PM
Wharton
Intermediate Jazz/Lyrical I
Lyrical is a style of dance that uses the emotion and mood of the music to draw movements from the dancers. Students have a warm up focusing on core strength and flexibility. The class includes floor work, progressions, and center combinations.
Jazz classes are fun and energetic! They include features such as kicks, leaps, turns, splits, and isolations. Classes include stretch and strengthening exercises, floor work, and across the floor progressions in addition to center floor combinations.
Lyrical is a style of dance that uses the emotion and mood of the music to draw movements from the dancers. Students have a warm up focusing on core strength and flexibility. The class includes floor work, progressions, and center combinations.
Jazz classes are fun and energetic! They include features such as kicks, leaps, turns, splits, and isolations. Classes include stretch and strengthening exercises, floor work, and across the floor progressions in addition to center floor combinations.
Monday
5:45 PM to 6:45 PM
5:45 PM to 6:45 PM
Wharton
Intermediate Jazz/Lyrical II
Lyrical is a style of dance that uses the emotion and mood of the music to draw movements from the dancers. Students have a warm up focusing on core strength and flexibility. The class includes floor work, progressions, and center combinations.
Jazz classes are fun and energetic! They include features such as kicks, leaps, turns, splits, and isolations. Classes include stretch and strengthening exercises, floor work, and across the floor progressions in addition to center floor combinations.
Lyrical is a style of dance that uses the emotion and mood of the music to draw movements from the dancers. Students have a warm up focusing on core strength and flexibility. The class includes floor work, progressions, and center combinations.
Jazz classes are fun and energetic! They include features such as kicks, leaps, turns, splits, and isolations. Classes include stretch and strengthening exercises, floor work, and across the floor progressions in addition to center floor combinations.
Monday
6:45 PM to 7:45 PM
6:45 PM to 7:45 PM
Wharton
Advance Jazz & Lyrical
Jazz classes are fun and energetic! They include features such as kicks, leaps, turns, splits, and isolations. Classes include stretch and strengthening exercises, floor work, and across the floor progressions in addition to center floor combinations.
Jazz classes are fun and energetic! They include features such as kicks, leaps, turns, splits, and isolations. Classes include stretch and strengthening exercises, floor work, and across the floor progressions in addition to center floor combinations.
Monday
7:45 PM to 8:45 PM
7:45 PM to 8:45 PM
Wharton
Advance Tap
Tap is a style involving rhythm, dynamics, and varying sounds. Tappers will have a graduated warm-up to loosen their ankles and knees for proper execution of skills, across the floor progressions and have center floor work to learn and perfect new skills.
Tap is a style involving rhythm, dynamics, and varying sounds. Tappers will have a graduated warm-up to loosen their ankles and knees for proper execution of skills, across the floor progressions and have center floor work to learn and perfect new skills.
Monday
8:45 PM to 9:15 PM
8:45 PM to 9:15 PM
Wharton
3 Year Old Combination
This class introduces your little one to creative movement, rhythm, and coordination. The tiny dancers will learn basic the fundamentals in ballet and tap.
*Child must be 3 years old and potty trained by the first day of class
This class introduces your little one to creative movement, rhythm, and coordination. The tiny dancers will learn basic the fundamentals in ballet and tap.
*Child must be 3 years old and potty trained by the first day of class
Tuesday
4:30 PM to 5:30 PM
4:30 PM to 5:30 PM
Wharton
2nd Ballet/Tap/Jazz
In this class the dancers will be challenged in Ballet and Tap, while introduced to Jazz technique. They will learn new skills and combinations while perfecting old ones!
In this class the dancers will be challenged in Ballet and Tap, while introduced to Jazz technique. They will learn new skills and combinations while perfecting old ones!
Tuesday
5:30 PM to 6:30 PM
5:30 PM to 6:30 PM
Wharton
3rd Ballet/Tap/Jazz
The dancers will be taught Ballet, Tap, and Jazz technique in this class.They will be challenged with new skills and combinations while perfecting old ones!
The dancers will be taught Ballet, Tap, and Jazz technique in this class.They will be challenged with new skills and combinations while perfecting old ones!
Tuesday
6:30 PM to 7:30 PM
6:30 PM to 7:30 PM
Wharton
5th Grade Jazz/Tap/Lyrical
The dancers will be taught Ballet, Tap, and Jazz technique in this class.The will be introduced to Lyrical which is Lyrical is a style of dance that uses the emotion and mood of the music to draw movements from the dancers. Students have a warm up focusing on core strength and flexibility. The class includes floor work, progressions, and center combinations and will be challenged with new skills and combinations.
The dancers will be taught Ballet, Tap, and Jazz technique in this class.The will be introduced to Lyrical which is Lyrical is a style of dance that uses the emotion and mood of the music to draw movements from the dancers. Students have a warm up focusing on core strength and flexibility. The class includes floor work, progressions, and center combinations and will be challenged with new skills and combinations.
Tuesday
7:30 PM to 8:30 PM
7:30 PM to 8:30 PM
Wharton
4 Year Old Combination
This class introduces your little one to creative movement, rhythm, and coordination. The dancers will learn basic the fundamentals in ballet and tap.
This class introduces your little one to creative movement, rhythm, and coordination. The dancers will learn basic the fundamentals in ballet and tap.
Wednesday
4:30 PM to 5:30 PM
4:30 PM to 5:30 PM
Wharton
Kinder Ballet/Tap/Intro Jazz
Wednesday
5:30 PM to 6:30 PM
5:30 PM to 6:30 PM
Wharton
1st Ballet/Tap/Jazz
In this class the dancers will expand their knowledge and skills in Ballet and Tap technique. The dancers will also be introduced to Jazz technique, which includes upbeat and sharper movements.
In this class the dancers will expand their knowledge and skills in Ballet and Tap technique. The dancers will also be introduced to Jazz technique, which includes upbeat and sharper movements.
Wednesday
6:30 PM to 7:30 PM
6:30 PM to 7:30 PM
Wharton
Intermediate Tap
Tap is a style involving rhythm, dynamics, and varying sounds. Tappers will have a graduated warm-up to loosen their ankles and knees for proper execution of skills, across the floor progressions and have center floor work to learn and perfect new skills.
Tap is a style involving rhythm, dynamics, and varying sounds. Tappers will have a graduated warm-up to loosen their ankles and knees for proper execution of skills, across the floor progressions and have center floor work to learn and perfect new skills.
Wednesday
7:30 PM to 8:15 PM
7:30 PM to 8:15 PM
Wharton
Bay City 2026-2027
Tumble Tots (Ages 3-5)
Tumble Tots (Ages 3–5)
Our Tumble Tots class is designed especially for our youngest tumblers, ages 3–5, who are ready to build confidence while having fun! Students will learn the fundamentals of tumbling through age-appropriate instruction that focuses on balance, coordination, body awareness, strength, and control. Each class incorporates engaging activities and basic skill progressions to help develop a strong foundation for future tumbling, cheer, and acro skills in a positive and encouraging environment. Whether your child is brand new to tumbling or eager to learn, this class is the perfect place to start!
Tumble Tots (Ages 3–5)
Our Tumble Tots class is designed especially for our youngest tumblers, ages 3–5, who are ready to build confidence while having fun! Students will learn the fundamentals of tumbling through age-appropriate instruction that focuses on balance, coordination, body awareness, strength, and control. Each class incorporates engaging activities and basic skill progressions to help develop a strong foundation for future tumbling, cheer, and acro skills in a positive and encouraging environment. Whether your child is brand new to tumbling or eager to learn, this class is the perfect place to start!
Monday
4:00 PM to 4:45 PM
4:00 PM to 4:45 PM
Bay City
4 Year Old Combo Class
4-Year-Old Ballet & Tap (Ages 4)
Our 4-Year-Old Ballet & Tap class introduces dancers to two foundational styles of dance in a fun, encouraging, and age-appropriate environment. Dancers will learn the basics of **ballet**, including posture, balance, coordination, and grace, while also exploring **tap**, developing rhythm, timing, and musicality. Through creative movement and structured activities, students will build confidence, listening skills, and a love for dance. During the season, **one of these dance styles (either ballet or tap) will be selected as their routine to perform in our end-of-the-year recital.** This class is a wonderful next step for young dancers who are ready to continue growing their skills while making lasting memories.
4-Year-Old Ballet & Tap (Ages 4)
Our 4-Year-Old Ballet & Tap class introduces dancers to two foundational styles of dance in a fun, encouraging, and age-appropriate environment. Dancers will learn the basics of **ballet**, including posture, balance, coordination, and grace, while also exploring **tap**, developing rhythm, timing, and musicality. Through creative movement and structured activities, students will build confidence, listening skills, and a love for dance. During the season, **one of these dance styles (either ballet or tap) will be selected as their routine to perform in our end-of-the-year recital.** This class is a wonderful next step for young dancers who are ready to continue growing their skills while making lasting memories.
Tuesday
4:00 PM to 4:45 PM
4:00 PM to 4:45 PM
Bay City
Kindergarten
Kindergarten Ballet & Tap
Our Kindergarten Ballet & Tap class is designed to help young dancers continue building a strong foundation while having fun in a positive and encouraging environment. Dancers will develop their ballet technique by focusing on posture, balance, flexibility, coordination, and graceful movement. In tap, they will strengthen their rhythm, timing, musicality, and basic footwork while gaining confidence through engaging combinations and activities. This class also encourages creativity, classroom etiquette, and teamwork as dancers continue to grow both technically and socially. During the season, **one of these dance styles (either ballet or tap) will be selected as their routine to perform in our end-of-the-year recital.** This class is perfect for Kindergarten students who are ready to expand their dance skills and continue their love of dance.
Kindergarten Ballet & Tap
Our Kindergarten Ballet & Tap class is designed to help young dancers continue building a strong foundation while having fun in a positive and encouraging environment. Dancers will develop their ballet technique by focusing on posture, balance, flexibility, coordination, and graceful movement. In tap, they will strengthen their rhythm, timing, musicality, and basic footwork while gaining confidence through engaging combinations and activities. This class also encourages creativity, classroom etiquette, and teamwork as dancers continue to grow both technically and socially. During the season, **one of these dance styles (either ballet or tap) will be selected as their routine to perform in our end-of-the-year recital.** This class is perfect for Kindergarten students who are ready to expand their dance skills and continue their love of dance.
Tuesday
4:45 PM to 5:30 PM
4:45 PM to 5:30 PM
Bay City
1st Grade Combo Class
1st Grade Combo (Ballet, Tap, & Jazz)
Our 1st Grade Combo class introduces dancers to the exciting world of jazz while continuing to build a strong foundation in ballet. Students will develop fundamental dance skills, coordination, flexibility, balance, musicality, and confidence through age-appropriate instruction in both styles. This class is designed to help young dancers grow technically while having fun in a positive and encouraging environment.
At the end of the season, the director will select either the ballet or jazz style to be performed in our annual recital.
1st Grade Combo (Ballet, Tap, & Jazz)
Our 1st Grade Combo class introduces dancers to the exciting world of jazz while continuing to build a strong foundation in ballet. Students will develop fundamental dance skills, coordination, flexibility, balance, musicality, and confidence through age-appropriate instruction in both styles. This class is designed to help young dancers grow technically while having fun in a positive and encouraging environment.
At the end of the season, the director will select either the ballet or jazz style to be performed in our annual recital.
Tuesday
5:30 PM to 6:15 PM
5:30 PM to 6:15 PM
Bay City
3rd and 4th Grade Combo Class
3rd & 4th Grade Combo (Ballet, Tap & Jazz)
Our 3rd & 4th Grade Combo class continues to build upon the strong technical foundation dancers have developed in previous years. Students will receive instruction in ballet, tap, and jazz while focusing on improving technique, flexibility, strength, musicality, and performance quality. As dancers grow in confidence and skill, they will be challenged with more advanced combinations and choreography in each style.
At the end of the season, dancers in this class will showcase their hard work by performing **two dances** in our annual recital, allowing them to demonstrate their progress and versatility across multiple styles.
3rd & 4th Grade Combo (Ballet, Tap & Jazz)
Our 3rd & 4th Grade Combo class continues to build upon the strong technical foundation dancers have developed in previous years. Students will receive instruction in ballet, tap, and jazz while focusing on improving technique, flexibility, strength, musicality, and performance quality. As dancers grow in confidence and skill, they will be challenged with more advanced combinations and choreography in each style.
At the end of the season, dancers in this class will showcase their hard work by performing **two dances** in our annual recital, allowing them to demonstrate their progress and versatility across multiple styles.
Tuesday
6:15 PM to 7:00 PM
6:15 PM to 7:00 PM
Bay City
Older Classes (Jazz and Contemporary)
Advanced Jazz & Contemporary
Designed for our experienced dancers, this class focuses on refining technique, artistry, and performance quality at an advanced level. Students will continue to strengthen their technical foundation while being challenged with more intricate choreography, increased flexibility, turns, leaps, and expressive movement.
Class is divided into two 30-minute sessions, allowing dancers to receive focused instruction in both **Jazz** and **Contemporary** each week. Jazz emphasizes precision, musicality, style, and dynamic performance, while Contemporary encourages creativity, emotion, fluid movement, and storytelling through dance.
Throughout the season, dancers will continue to grow as confident, versatile performers and will showcase both styles during our annual recital.
Advanced Jazz & Contemporary
Designed for our experienced dancers, this class focuses on refining technique, artistry, and performance quality at an advanced level. Students will continue to strengthen their technical foundation while being challenged with more intricate choreography, increased flexibility, turns, leaps, and expressive movement.
Class is divided into two 30-minute sessions, allowing dancers to receive focused instruction in both **Jazz** and **Contemporary** each week. Jazz emphasizes precision, musicality, style, and dynamic performance, while Contemporary encourages creativity, emotion, fluid movement, and storytelling through dance.
Throughout the season, dancers will continue to grow as confident, versatile performers and will showcase both styles during our annual recital.
Tuesday
7:00 PM to 8:00 PM
7:00 PM to 8:00 PM
Bay City
3 Year Old Combo Class
3-Year-Old Combo (Ballet & Tap)
Our 3-Year-Old Combo class is the perfect introduction to the world of dance! Young dancers will explore the basics of both ballet and tap in a fun, nurturing, and encouraging environment. Through creative movement and age-appropriate activities, students will develop coordination, balance, rhythm, listening skills, and confidence while learning the fundamentals of each dance style.
This class is designed to foster a love of dance while helping little ones build friendships and enjoy movement through music. At the end of the season, dancers will perform **one dance** in our annual recital, with the director selecting either ballet or tap as the performance style.
3-Year-Old Combo (Ballet & Tap)
Our 3-Year-Old Combo class is the perfect introduction to the world of dance! Young dancers will explore the basics of both ballet and tap in a fun, nurturing, and encouraging environment. Through creative movement and age-appropriate activities, students will develop coordination, balance, rhythm, listening skills, and confidence while learning the fundamentals of each dance style.
This class is designed to foster a love of dance while helping little ones build friendships and enjoy movement through music. At the end of the season, dancers will perform **one dance** in our annual recital, with the director selecting either ballet or tap as the performance style.
Wednesday
4:00 PM to 4:45 PM
4:00 PM to 4:45 PM
Bay City
2nd Grade Combo Class
2nd Grade Combo (Ballet, Tap & Jazz)
Our 2nd Grade Combo class is designed to help dancers continue building a strong technical foundation while expanding their knowledge of multiple dance styles. Students will receive instruction in **ballet, tap, and jazz**, focusing on proper technique, coordination, flexibility, rhythm, musicality, and performance skills. As dancers grow in confidence, they will be introduced to more challenging combinations and movement while continuing to develop their love of dance in a fun and encouraging environment.
At the end of the season, the director will select **two** of the three dance styles to be performed in our annual recital, giving dancers the opportunity to showcase the progress they have made throughout the year.
2nd Grade Combo (Ballet, Tap & Jazz)
Our 2nd Grade Combo class is designed to help dancers continue building a strong technical foundation while expanding their knowledge of multiple dance styles. Students will receive instruction in **ballet, tap, and jazz**, focusing on proper technique, coordination, flexibility, rhythm, musicality, and performance skills. As dancers grow in confidence, they will be introduced to more challenging combinations and movement while continuing to develop their love of dance in a fun and encouraging environment.
At the end of the season, the director will select **two** of the three dance styles to be performed in our annual recital, giving dancers the opportunity to showcase the progress they have made throughout the year.
Wednesday
4:45 PM to 5:30 PM
4:45 PM to 5:30 PM
Bay City
5th and 6th Combo Class
5th & 6th Grade Combo (Ballet, Tap, Jazz & Lyrical)
Our 5th & 6th Grade Combo class is designed for dancers who are ready to continue advancing their technique while exploring a variety of dance styles. Students will receive instruction in **ballet, tap, jazz, and lyrical**, with an emphasis on strengthening technical skills, flexibility, turns, leaps, musicality, and performance quality. Dancers will also begin to develop greater artistry and expression as they learn to connect movement with music and storytelling.
This class challenges students to grow as well-rounded performers while continuing to build confidence and a love for dance. At the end of the season, dancers will showcase their hard work by performing **two dances** in our annual recital, with the director selecting the performance styles from the four genres taught throughout the year.
5th & 6th Grade Combo (Ballet, Tap, Jazz & Lyrical)
Our 5th & 6th Grade Combo class is designed for dancers who are ready to continue advancing their technique while exploring a variety of dance styles. Students will receive instruction in **ballet, tap, jazz, and lyrical**, with an emphasis on strengthening technical skills, flexibility, turns, leaps, musicality, and performance quality. Dancers will also begin to develop greater artistry and expression as they learn to connect movement with music and storytelling.
This class challenges students to grow as well-rounded performers while continuing to build confidence and a love for dance. At the end of the season, dancers will showcase their hard work by performing **two dances** in our annual recital, with the director selecting the performance styles from the four genres taught throughout the year.
Wednesday
5:30 PM to 6:15 PM
5:30 PM to 6:15 PM
Bay City
Advanced Tap
Advanced Tap
Our Advanced Tap class is designed for experienced tappers who are ready to refine their technique and expand their musicality. Dancers will focus on developing clean sounds, intricate footwork, timing, rhythm, speed, and precision while learning more advanced combinations and choreography. Students will also strengthen their performance skills and confidence as they continue to grow as versatile performers.
This fast-paced class challenges dancers to build endurance, master complex rhythms, and develop a deeper understanding of tap as both a technical and expressive dance style. Dancers will showcase their hard work by performing one tap routine in our annual recital.
Advanced Tap
Our Advanced Tap class is designed for experienced tappers who are ready to refine their technique and expand their musicality. Dancers will focus on developing clean sounds, intricate footwork, timing, rhythm, speed, and precision while learning more advanced combinations and choreography. Students will also strengthen their performance skills and confidence as they continue to grow as versatile performers.
This fast-paced class challenges dancers to build endurance, master complex rhythms, and develop a deeper understanding of tap as both a technical and expressive dance style. Dancers will showcase their hard work by performing one tap routine in our annual recital.
Wednesday
5:30 PM to 6:15 PM
5:30 PM to 6:15 PM
Bay City
Tumble 1
Tumble 1
Tumble 1 is designed for students who are ready to begin or continue building a strong foundation in tumbling. This class focuses on mastering fundamental skills such as forward and backward rolls, bridges, handstands, cartwheels, round-offs, and proper body positions while developing strength, flexibility, balance, and body control.
Each tumbler progresses at their own pace, with advancement based on individual skill mastery rather than age. As students demonstrate proper technique, confidence, and consistency, they will continue learning more advanced skills in a safe and encouraging environment. Our goal is to help every tumbler build a strong technical foundation that prepares them for future success.
Tumble 1
Tumble 1 is designed for students who are ready to begin or continue building a strong foundation in tumbling. This class focuses on mastering fundamental skills such as forward and backward rolls, bridges, handstands, cartwheels, round-offs, and proper body positions while developing strength, flexibility, balance, and body control.
Each tumbler progresses at their own pace, with advancement based on individual skill mastery rather than age. As students demonstrate proper technique, confidence, and consistency, they will continue learning more advanced skills in a safe and encouraging environment. Our goal is to help every tumbler build a strong technical foundation that prepares them for future success.
Thursday
4:00 PM to 4:45 PM
4:00 PM to 4:45 PM
Bay City
Tumble 2
Tumble 2
Tumble 2 is designed for tumblers who have mastered the fundamental skills and are ready to progress to more advanced tumbling. This class focuses on building strength, flexibility, power, and technique while introducing higher-level skills and combinations in a safe and structured environment.
To enroll in Tumble 2, students must demonstrate proficiency in the following prerequisite skills:
* Bridge
* Handstand
* Cartwheel
* Round-Off
* Bridge Kickover
Once these foundational skills have been mastered, tumblers will continue advancing through more challenging skills based on their individual ability, technique, and consistency. Emphasis is placed on proper form, body control, confidence, and safe skill progression as students work toward achieving their next tumbling goals.
Tumble 2
Tumble 2 is designed for tumblers who have mastered the fundamental skills and are ready to progress to more advanced tumbling. This class focuses on building strength, flexibility, power, and technique while introducing higher-level skills and combinations in a safe and structured environment.
To enroll in Tumble 2, students must demonstrate proficiency in the following prerequisite skills:
* Bridge
* Handstand
* Cartwheel
* Round-Off
* Bridge Kickover
Once these foundational skills have been mastered, tumblers will continue advancing through more challenging skills based on their individual ability, technique, and consistency. Emphasis is placed on proper form, body control, confidence, and safe skill progression as students work toward achieving their next tumbling goals.
Thursday
4:45 PM to 5:30 PM
4:45 PM to 5:30 PM
Bay City
Hip Hop
Hip Hop
Our Hip Hop class is a high-energy, fun-filled class that allows dancers to express themselves through movement while building confidence and performance skills. Dancers will learn age-appropriate hip hop technique, grooves, footwork, isolations, musicality, and dynamic choreography set to upbeat, family-friendly music.
This class encourages creativity, individuality, and teamwork while helping students improve coordination, strength, rhythm, and stage presence. Whether your dancer is new to hip hop or has previous experience, they will enjoy a positive and exciting environment where they can grow as performers.
At the end of the season, dancers will showcase their hard work by performing one hip hop routine in our annual recital.
Hip Hop
Our Hip Hop class is a high-energy, fun-filled class that allows dancers to express themselves through movement while building confidence and performance skills. Dancers will learn age-appropriate hip hop technique, grooves, footwork, isolations, musicality, and dynamic choreography set to upbeat, family-friendly music.
This class encourages creativity, individuality, and teamwork while helping students improve coordination, strength, rhythm, and stage presence. Whether your dancer is new to hip hop or has previous experience, they will enjoy a positive and exciting environment where they can grow as performers.
At the end of the season, dancers will showcase their hard work by performing one hip hop routine in our annual recital.
Thursday
5:30 PM to 6:15 PM
5:30 PM to 6:15 PM
Bay City