We offer classes for the beginner to the advanced dancer. Ballet, Jazz, Hip Hop,
Tap, Pointe, Preschool Dance and Tumbling, Dance Team Prep, Lyrical/Contemporary, and Musical
Theatre for ages 3 to adult. Our class size average is 10-12 dancers per class.
The teacher/student ratio is 1-7.
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Preschool Dance and Tumbling
In each fun filled class dancers will sing,
dance and play with dance props.
This class has been designed to
learn basic ballet skills, creative
dance, beginning tap and tumbling.
In the spring, dancers will perform
in one dance in our June recital.
Ballet
Forms of Ceechette
and Russian classical ballet are
emphasized. Technique is stressed
at all levels.
Pointe
Intermediate ballet
technique must be obtained
before taking this class. Pointe
and ballet shoes will be needed
for this class. Beginner to intermediate
levels will be taught. Teacher
recommendations are required.
Lyrical/Contemporary
A combination of ballet and jazz,
this dance art form is great for
an emotional dance experience.
Tap
Musical theatre and rhythm
tap styles offered, from beginning to
advanced levels.
Hip Hop
A highly energetic
class that teaches the latest new
choreography trends.This class
offers a variety of different forms
of jazz with an emphasis on leaps,
turn, and tricks.
Jazz
New York and West Coast
styles are taught from beginning to
advanced levels.
Dance Team
Our studio offers this class
for ages eleven to fifteen.
Chanhassen Dance currently
provides the ballet,
hip hop and jazz technique
for two local high school dance
teams. Our Dance Team Prep
class is taught by Pam Sylvestre,
former captain and current coach of the dance team for
the college of St.Thomas and also currently a
Vikings cheerleader.
Musical Theatre
This class is designed for students who are pursuing training in the theatrical arts. Students are taught dance routines from popular musicals. The class is structured to develop the student’s auditioning abilities such as stage presence and self-confidence. Special classes designed for students interested in theatrical productions.
Dances and blocked scenes from popular musicals taught in each class.
Chanhassen Dance Connection
1250 Park Road
Chanhassen, Minnesota, 55317