Summer 2026

Name
Days
Location
Hip Hop Pop-Up (Ages 5-9)
Tuesday, June 16
This is a high energy class combining street dance with funk. Hip Hop teaches, coordination, strength, flexibility, rhythm, and endurance. Music and dance steps are age appropriate. No Dress Code.
Tuesday
5:00 PM to 5:45 PM
Downstage Studio
Minocqua Dance
Hip Hop Pop-Up (Ages 10-14)
Tuesday, June 16
This is a high energy class combining street dance with funk. Hip Hop teaches, coordination, strength, flexibility, rhythm, and endurance. Music and dance steps are age appropriate. No Dress Code.
Tuesday
5:50 PM to 6:35 PM
Downstage Studio
Minocqua Dance
Camp K-POP Demon Hunters
Camp K-POP Demon Hunters
July 6-8 | 9:30–11:30am
High energy dance meets adventure! Dancers will learn fun K-pop style choreography, powerful moves, and teamwork while training like fearless demon hunters.
Dancers Ages 5–8
Includes stories, crafts, treats, and a mini performance for family & friends at the end of camp!
Monday Tuesday Wednesday
9:30 AM to 11:30 AM
Downstage Studio
Minocqua Dance
Camp Moana: Dance Beyond the Horizon
This class is full
Camp Moana: Dance Beyond the Horizon
July 13–15 | 9:30–11:30am
Set sail on a dance adventure! Inspired by Moana, dancers will explore ocean-themed movement, island fun, and brave adventures beyond the horizon.
Dancers Ages 3–6
Includes stories, crafts, treats, and a mini performance for family & friends at the end of camp!
Monday Tuesday Wednesday
9:30 AM to 11:30 AM
Downstage Studio
Minocqua Dance
Camp Princess Tutu Sparkle
Camp Princess Tutu Sparkle
June 29–July 1 | 9:30–11:30am
Put on your tutu and sparkle like royalty! Dancers will enjoy princess-themed dancing, glittery crafts, and magical stories fit for a royal celebration.
Dancers Ages 3–6
Includes stories, crafts, treats, and a mini performance for family & friends at the end of camp!
Monday Tuesday Wednesday
9:30 AM to 11:30 AM
Downstage Studio
Minocqua Dance
Camp Spark
Camp Spark (Jazz / Poms / Flexibility)
June 22-24 | 9:30–11:30am
Ignite your passion for dance! This high-energy camp focuses on jazz technique, poms skills, flexibility, and performance confidence.
Monday Tuesday Wednesday
9:30 AM to 11:30 AM
Downstage Studio
Minocqua Dance
Camp Broadway
Camp Broadway (Ballet / Jazz / Musical Theater / Tap)
June 22–24 | 9:30–11:30am
Lights, camera, dance! Dancers will explore multiple styles while bringing Broadway magic to life through storytelling, choreography, and performance.
Dancers Ages 7–11
Includes stories, crafts, treats, and a mini performance for family & friends at the end of camp!
Monday Tuesday Wednesday
4:00 PM to 6:00 PM
Downstage Studio
Minocqua Dance
6-week My Mini & Me
Thursdays June 11-July 16
This is a fun and loving environment to encourage your child to learn and love the art of dance with the aide of your child’s caregiver. This class was designed to cultivate creativity and basic classroom etiquette and social skills (i.e. taking turns, following directions, listening and playing with others). We ignite your child's imagination with props and practice basic dance movement. No dress code.
Thursday
4:15 PM to 4:45 PM
Downstage Studio
Minocqua Dance
6-week Pre-Ballet
This class is full
Thursdays June 11-July 16
In Pre-Ballet, students will have fun exploring basic ballet positions and terminology while cultivating creativity to build self-confidence, poise and grace.
Thursday
4:50 PM to 5:20 PM
Downstage Studio
Minocqua Dance
6-week Ballet/Jazz/Lyrical
Thursdays June 11-July 16
In Ballet/Jazz/Lyrical, students will learn elements of Ballet and Jazz to build a solid foundation of beginning terminology and technique. These two dance genres, though stylistically different, complement each other by strengthening technique in each. Flexibility, jumps and isolations are taught to create a stylized form of dance. We use a mix of both classical music and current upbeat music.
Thursday
5:25 PM to 6:10 PM
Downstage Studio
Minocqua Dance
6-week Dance Technique (Ballet/Leaps/Turns/Flex)
Thursdays June 11-July 16
(instructor approval for ages 11-12)
This class will focus on warming up with a ballet barre to work on ballet technique while perfecting the technical execution of turns, leaps, and jumps with a strong focus on flexibility and strength.
Thursday
6:15 PM to 7:30 PM
Downstage Studio
Minocqua Dance
Camp K-POP Demon Hunters
This class is full
Camp K-POP Demon Hunters
July 22–24 | 9:30–11:30am
High energy dance meets adventure! Dancers will learn fun K-pop style choreography, powerful moves, and teamwork while training like fearless demon hunters.
Dancers Ages 5–8
Includes stories, crafts, treats, and a mini performance for family & friends at the end of camp!
Wednesday Thursday Friday
9:30 AM to 11:30 AM
Downstage Studio
Minocqua Dance
Camp Whimsical Woodlands & Fancy Fairies
This class is full
Camp Whimsical Woodlands & Fancy Fairies
June 17–19 | 9:30–11:30am
Step into an enchanted forest filled with fairies, flowers, and magical dancing! Dancers will twirl, imagine, and create whimsical crafts in this fairy-tale inspired camp.
Dancers Ages 3–6
Includes stories, crafts, treats, and a mini performance for family & friends at the end of camp!
Wednesday Thursday Friday
9:30 AM to 11:30 AM
Downstage Studio
Minocqua Dance
Summer Intensive
July 27-July 31 9-4pm
Dancers will walk in studio the studio on Monday as one dancer and walk out on Friday a new one. This intensive is a game changer for those interested in improving and advancing their Ballet/Pointe, Jazz, Modern, Partnering, Lyrical, Musical Theater, Hip Hop, and much more! We will have guest faculty along with our current faculty providing instruction.
• Showcase on Friday, July 31
• Cost: $355 Pre-Req in last season’s Dance A, B, C or 12+
• T-shirt Included
Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday
9:00 AM to 4:00 PM
Downstage Studio
Minocqua Dance

Dance Classes: Sept 2026 - May 2027

Name
Days
Location
Pre-Ballet I
In Pre-Ballet, students will have FUN exploring basic ballet positions and terminology while cultivating creativity to build self-confidence, poise and grace, and learn classroom etiquette. This class meets 1x a week.

Dress Code: Pink tights, pink leotard, pink ballet slippers either stringless or drawstrings tied, clipped & tucked into ballet slipper. Skirts/tutus welcome.
Male Dancers: White or black T-shirt, Black jazz or athletic pants, black ballet slippers.
Monday
3:55 PM to 4:25 PM
Downstage Studio
Minocqua Dance
Jazz/Poms 2nd-4th
Jazz/Poms
This high-energy class introduces dancers to the exciting styles of jazz and poms. Students will develop coordination, flexibility, strength, and musicality while learning foundational jazz technique, including kicks, jumps, turns, and isolations. Music and choreography are always age appropriate.

Dress Code: Skin colored tights, black leotard or black tight tank/booty shorts, tan jazz shoes.
Male Dancers: White or black T-shirt, Black jazz or athletic pants, black jazz shoes.
Tuesday
4:15 PM to 5:00 PM
Downstage Studio
Minocqua Dance
Hip Hop K-2nd
This class is full
This is a fun and energetic movement form where students learn to dance and perform basic jazz technique. Flexibility, jumps and isolations are taught to create a stylized form of dance that draws from a number of different inspirations including Hip Hop. Music and dance steps are age appropriate.

Dress Code: Tank top or T-shirt, athletic pants, white tennis shoes. Please no outdoor tennis shoes and carry in clean white Hip Hop shoes.
Tuesday
4:30 PM to 5:00 PM
Upstage Studio
Minocqua Dance
Ballet/Jazz K-3rd
In Ballet/Jazz, students will learn elements of Ballet and Jazz to build a solid foundation of beginning terminology and technique. These two dance genres, though stylistically different, complement each other by strengthening technique in each. We use a mix of both classical music and current upbeat music.

Dress Code: Pink tights, black leotard or black tight tank/booty shorts or ballet skirt, pink ballet slippers.
Male Dancers: White or black T-shirt, Black jazz or athletic pants, black ballet slippers.
Tuesday
5:05 PM to 5:50 PM
Downstage Studio
Minocqua Dance
Hip Hop 2nd-4th
This is a fun and energetic movement form where students learn to dance and perform basic jazz technique. Flexibility, jumps and isolations are taught to create a stylized form of dance that draws from a number of different inspirations including Hip Hop. Music and dance steps are age appropriate.

Dress Code: Tank top or T-shirt, athletic pants, white tennis shoes. Please no outdoor tennis shoes and carry in clean white Hip Hop shoes.
Tuesday
5:05 PM to 5:50 PM
Upstage Studio
Minocqua Dance
Broadway Jazz / Hip Hop 5th-9th
This fun and energetic class combines the performance quality of Broadway jazz with the dynamic style of hip hop. Dancers will build flexibility, coordination, strength, and confidence while learning jazz technique, expressive movement, and rhythmic hip hop combinations. Music and choreography are always age appropriate. Students are encouraged to develop their stage presence and performance skills in a supportive environment. Students will perform one dance style in our Nutcracker production and the other in our Spring Performance.

Dress Code: Skin colored tights (no nylons), tight tank/t-shirt/leotard and booty shorts, tan jazz and white tennis shoes.
Male Dancers: White or black T-shirt, Black jazz or athletic pants. Black jazz shoes & white tennis shoes.
Tuesday
5:55 PM to 7:00 PM
Downstage Studio
Minocqua Dance
Broadway Jazz / Hip Hop HS
This fun and energetic class combines the performance quality of Broadway jazz with the dynamic style of hip hop. Dancers will build flexibility, coordination, strength, and confidence while learning jazz technique, expressive movement, and rhythmic hip hop combinations. Music and choreography are always age appropriate. Students are encouraged to develop their stage presence and performance skills in a supportive environment. Students will perform one dance style in our Nutcracker production and the other in our Spring Performance.

Dress Code: Skin colored tights (no nylons), tight tank/t-shirt/leotard and booty shorts, tan jazz and white tennis shoes. High School dancers will need black character heels.
Male Dancers: White or black T-shirt, Black jazz or athletic pants. Black jazz shoes & white tennis shoes.
Tuesday
5:55 PM to 7:00 PM
Upstage Studio
Minocqua Dance
Modern/Contemporary 12+ (or instructor approval)
This expressive and creative class explores movement through both modern and contemporary dance techniques. Students will develop a deeper understanding of alignment, parallel and turned-out positions, balance, and the relationship between the spine and movement. Emphasis is placed on artistic expression, musicality, improvisation, and storytelling through dance. Dancers are encouraged to explore their individuality while building strength, flexibility, and technical skills in a supportive and inspiring environment.

Dress Code: Skin colored tights (no nylons), tight tank/t-shirt/leotard and booty shorts, barefoot.
Male Dancers: White or black T-shirt, Black jazz or athletic pants, barefoot.
Tuesday
7:05 PM to 7:35 PM
Downstage Studio
Minocqua Dance
Jazz/Hip Hop/Poms K-1st
This high-energy class introduces dancers to the exciting styles of jazz, hip hop, and poms. Students will develop coordination, flexibility, strength, and musicality while learning foundational jazz technique, including kicks, jumps, turns, and isolations. Hip hop elements add creativity and rhythm, while poms help dancers build strong upper-body awareness and sharp, precise movements. Music and choreography are always age appropriate. Students will showcase Jazz/Poms in our Nutcracker production and Hip Hop in our Spring Performance.

Dress Code: Skin colored tights (no nylons), tight tank/t-shirt/leotard and booty shorts, tan jazz and white tennis shoes.
Male Dancers: White or black T-shirt, Black jazz or athletic pants, black jazz shoes & white hip hop shoes.
Wednesday
4:10 PM to 4:55 PM
Upstage Studio
Minocqua Dance
Jazz/Hip Hop/Poms 2nd-3rd
This high-energy class introduces dancers to the exciting styles of jazz, hip hop, and poms. Students will develop coordination, flexibility, strength, and musicality while learning foundational jazz technique, including kicks, jumps, turns, and isolations. Hip hop elements add creativity and rhythm, while poms help dancers build strong upper-body awareness and sharp, precise movements. Music and choreography are always age appropriate. Students will showcase Jazz/Poms in our Nutcracker production and Hip Hop in our Spring Performance.

Dress Code: Skin colored tights (no nylons), tight tank/t-shirt/leotard and booty shorts, tan jazz and white tennis shoes.
Male Dancers: White or black T-shirt, Black jazz or athletic pants, black jazz shoes & white hip hop shoes.
Wednesday
4:15 PM to 5:00 PM
Downstage Studio
Minocqua Dance
Ballet K-3rd
In Ballet, students learn basic to intermediate fundamentals of ballet, furthering their education of terminology and technique and continue to practice poise, grace, and self-discipline.

Dress Code: Pink tights, black leotard or black tight tank/booty shorts or short skirt, pink ballet slippers.
Male Dancers: White or black T-shirt, Black jazz or athletic pants, black ballet slippers.
Wednesday
5:05 PM to 5:50 PM
Downstage Studio
Minocqua Dance
Dance C 4th-6th: Pre-Pointe/Ballet/Lyrical
Students enrolled in Dance C will continue to advance their ballet knowledge while developing the strength needed for their pointe work. They are also eligible for our Performance Company & Competition
Dance C class meets 2x per week. One day will focus on technique and on the other day we will learn various styles of choreography after a full warm up.
Dance C dancers are able to join our Performance Company & Competition groups.
Studio director/owner approval is needed to enroll.

Additional Opportunities
Performance Company & Competition: See Performance Company Tab for more details at minocquadance.blogspot.com

Dress Code: Pink & skin-colored tights (no nylons), Black leotard or black fitted tank top Black booty shorts or ballet skirt, Pink ballet slippers, Tan leotard recommended for quick changes.
Male Dancers: White or black T-shirt, Black jazz or athletic pants, black ballet slippers.
M 4:30 PM-5:30 PM
W 5:50 PM-6:50 PM
Downstage Studio
Minocqua Dance
Ballet/Jazz 1st-3rd
In Ballet/Jazz, students will learn elements of Ballet and Jazz to build a solid foundation of beginning terminology and technique. These two dance genres, though stylistically different, complement each other by strengthening technique in each. We use a mix of both classical music and current upbeat music. Students will perform one dance style in our Nutcracker and the other in our Spring Show.

Dress Code: Pink tights, black leotard or black tight tank/booty shorts or short skirt, pink ballet slippers.
Male Dancers: White or black T-shirt, Black jazz or athletic pants, black ballet slippers.
Thursday
4:00 PM to 4:45 PM
Downstage Studio
Minocqua Dance
Pre-Ballet II
This class is full
In Pre-Ballet II, students have taken Pre-Ballet and will continue to build on basic ballet positions and terminology while cultivating creativity to build self-confidence, poise and grace. This class changes yearly based on those returning. This class meets 1x a week.

Dress Code: Pink tights, pink leotard, pink ballet slippers either stringless or drawstrings tied, clipped & tucked into ballet slipper.. Skirts/tutus welcome.
Male Dancers: White or black T-shirt, Black jazz or athletic pants, black ballet slippers.
Thursday
4:10 PM to 4:40 PM
Upstage Studio
Minocqua Dance
Dance D (1st-3rd graders)
This class is full
Students enrolled in Dance D will work on their ballet knowledge while developing the strength needed for future pointe work. They are also eligible for our Performance Company & Competition.
Dance D meets 1x a week for technique plus picks ANY additional class on our schedule for 1st-3rd graders. After you made your class selections, we will have to adjust your tuition payment manually to reflect the $250 price since it includes the extra class per payment.
Dance D dancers are able to join our Performance Company & Competition groups.

Dress Code: Pink tights, black leotard or black tight tank/booty shorts or short skirt, pink ballet slippers.
Male Dancers: White or black T-shirt, Black jazz or athletic pants, black ballet slippers.
Thursday
4:45 PM to 5:30 PM
Downstage Studio
Minocqua Dance
Pre-Ballet I
In Pre-Ballet, students will have fun exploring basic ballet positions and terminology while cultivating creativity to build self-confidence, poise and grace, and learn classroom etiquette. This class meets 1x a week.

Dress Code: Pink tights, pink leotard, pink ballet slippers either stringless or drawstrings tied, clipped & tucked into ballet slipper.. Skirts/tutus welcome.
Male Dancers: White or black T-shirt, Black jazz or athletic pants, black ballet slippers.
Thursday
4:45 PM to 5:15 PM
Upstage Studio
Minocqua Dance
Ballet/Jazz 4th-7th
In Ballet/Jazz, students will learn elements of Ballet and Jazz to build a solid foundation of beginning terminology and technique. These two dance genres, though stylistically different, complement each other by strengthening technique in each. The use of poms will sharpen their use of their upper body to create clean and precise movements while incorporating other dance styles. We use a mix of both classical music and current upbeat music. Students will perform one dance style in our Nutcracker and the others in our Spring Show.

Dress Code: Tan tights, black leotard or black tight tank/booty shorts or short skirt, pink ballet slippers, tan jazz shoes.
MALE DANCERS: White or black T-shirt, Black jazz or athletic pants, black ballet slippers and black jazz shoes

Thursday
5:20 PM to 6:05 PM
Upstage Studio
Minocqua Dance
Dance B 6th-8th Pointe/Ballet/Lyrical
Studio director/owner approval is needed to enroll.
Students enrolled in Dance B will continue to advance their ballet knowledge while developing the strength needed for their pointe work. They are also eligible for our Performance Company & Competition
Dance B class meets 2x per week. One day will focus on technique and on the other day we will learn various styles of choreography after a full warm up.
Dance B dancers are able to join our Performance Company & Competition groups.
Pointe work is optional, however, if a student chooses to do pointe they must do it all season to perform on pointe.

Additional Opportunities
Performance Company & Competition: See Performance Company Tab for more details at minocquadance.blogspot.com

Dress Code: Pink & skin-colored tights (no nylons) Black leotard or black fitted tank top Black booty shorts or ballet skirt Pink ballet slippers & Pointe shoes. Students dancing on pointe must have shoes that are in good condition. Please check for wear and have a new back up pair ready. Nude leotard recommended for quick changes.
Male Dancers: White or black T-shirt, Black jazz or athletic pants, black ballet slippers.
M 5:35 PM-6:50 PM
Th 6:00 PM-7:15 PM
Downstage Studio
Minocqua Dance
Dance A 9th-12th: Pointe/Ballet/Lyrical
Studio director/owner approval is needed to enroll.
Students enrolled in Dance A will continue to advance their ballet knowledge while developing the strength needed for their pointe work. They are also eligible for our Performance Company & Competition
Dance A class meets 2x per week. One day will focus on technique and on the other day we will learn various styles of choreography after a full warm up. We may add addition time on Thursday's class if needed for extra rehearsal.
Dance A dancers are able to join our Performance Company & Competition groups.
Studio director/owner approval is needed to enroll.
Pointe work is optional, however, if a student chooses to do pointe they must do it all season to perform on pointe.

Additional Opportunities
Performance Company & Competition: See Performance Company Tab for more details at minocquadance.blogspot.com

Dress Code: Pink & skin-colored tights (no nylons) Black leotard or black fitted tank top, Black booty shorts or ballet skirt, pink ballet slippers. Nude leotard recommended for quick changes. Students dancing on pointe must have shoes that are in good condition. Please check for wear and have a new back up pair ready.
Male Dancers: White or black T-shirt, Black jazz or athletic pants, black ballet slippers.
M 7:00 PM-8:15 PM
Th 7:15 PM-8:30 PM
Downstage Studio
Minocqua Dance