3D Dance Studio Class Descriptions

Dance Class Guidelines/Tips and Class Descriptions 2023-2024

Age 2.5-3.5 Ballet/Gymnastics - 45 Minutes

*Must be 2.5 by the first day of classes.

In this class, students will learn physical coordination through ballet and gymnastics. This class also promotes positive social experiences such as: making friends, speaking, singing, taking turns, and following one step direction instruction. This class is designed for children who are experiencing one of their first times away from their grown-ups and are looking forward to having fun with friends. Diapers and potty-trainers are welcome, but please remember to stay close by in the lobby when we hear those magic words! We are happy to encourage the potty training process, but cannot always assist when there is a full dance class. 

When in this class, we understand that this is often one of the first times that a dancer is away from his or her grown-up, so there will be an adjustment period. Becoming acclimated to new people and surroundings is a big deal for a little person! However, there are times when the dancer is unable to adjust and may not be ready for a dance class. 

Reasons a child may not be ready for dance at this time:

• The child cries inconsolably every week.
• The child tries to leave the room constantly looking for his or her grown-up.
• The child has trouble communicating with the teacher. 
• There are also times when a dancer who usually has no trouble coming to dance may show reluctance. This is okay!!! Even the smallest thing may upset the balance of a little friend's day!

Reasons your dancer may not want to come to class today:

• The dancer is tired from an earlier activity or just woke up from a nap.
• The dancer is hungry.
• The dancer does not have their shoes or special dance outfit.
• A different grown-up brought the dancer to class today.
• There is a change at home.
• The dancer is just having an off day!

We understand each of these circumstances, and we hope that you and your dancer can work through them. However, if your dancer is unable to come into the room successfully, it is okay to go home and try again next week! “Crying it out” is okay for a few minutes, but we do not want the child to develop negative feelings towards class. Happiness and positivity only!

Ages 4-5 Ballet/Tap/Gymnastics - 45 Minutes

*Must be 4 by the first day of classes

In this class, students will continue to build their physical coordination through ballet, tap, and gymnastics. They will need ballet and tap shoes for the entire year and they will learn a ballet routine and a tap routine for the recital. There will be a mix of learning through play and direct instruction. We will also work on turn taking, kindness to friends, and following directions. This class is for students who are potty trained and able to self advocate through speech. They are independent from their grown-up and are in a preschool program or kindergarten.

Ages 4-5 Pre K Gymnastics - 45 Minutes

*Must be 4 by the first day of classes

In this class, students will learn physical coordination through gymnastics. They will learn stretching and basic skills such as forward rolls, cartwheels, backbends, and jumps. There will be a mix of learning through play and direct instruction. Students will also work on social skills such as turn taking, kindness to friends, and following directions. Safety will also be emphasized. Students will do one gymnastics routine for recital. No shoes are needed. This class is for students who are potty trained and able to self advocate through speech. They are independent from their grown-up and are in a preschool program or kindergarten.

Age 4-5 Hip Hop/Gymnastics - 45 Minutes 

*Must be 4 by the first day of classes 

In this class, students will learn hip hop and gymnastics. They will do a hip hop routine in the recital. They will need a low rise converse style sneaker. This class is broken down into half dance and half gymnastics. There will be a mic of learning through play and direct instruction. Students will also work on social skills such as turn taking, kindness to friends, and following directions. Safety will also be emphasized. This class is for students who are potty trained and able to self advocate through speech. They are independent from their grown- up and are in a preschool program or kindergarten.

Age 6-7 Ballet/Tap/Gymnastics - 55 Minutes

*Must be 6 by the first day of classes

In this class, students will learn ballet, tap, and gymnastics. They will learn a ballet routine and a tap routine for the recital and they will need shoes for both. This class is learned through direct instruction, and still some play and games. Students in this class are attending school and staff reinforces social skills one would expect in a school setting. 

Age 6-7 Hip Hop/Gymnastics - 55 Minutes

*Must be 6 by the First day of classes

In this class, students will learn hip hop and gymnastics. They will do a hip hop routine in the recital. They will need a low rise converse style sneaker. This class is broken down into half dance and half gymnastics. This class is learned through direct instruction, and still some play and games. Students in this class are attending school and staff reinforces social skills one would expect in a school setting. Safety is emphasized as there is a large portion of gymnastics in this class. 

3D Gymnastics Guidelines and Class Descriptions 2023-2024

Please enroll in a skill and age appropriate class

Beginner Gymnastics (Ages 5-7 and 8+)

This is an introductory gymnastics class focusing on basic gymnastics skills, jumps, and body positions. Teaching of cartwheels, handstands, bridges, backbends, round offs, and forward and backwards rolls. Progressions will include: one handed cartwheel, front walkover, and back walkover. Balance beam, single bad, and air track will also be included in class. No prior gymnastics experience required. 

Intermediate 1 Gymnastics 

Masters required skills for this class include: round off, handstand to bridge, and back walkover (backbend kickover). Must have mastered all beginner gymnastics skills listed above. Teaching of front walkovers, back walkover combinations, back handspring drills, front handsprings, and strength training stations. Obstacle courses, timed stations, centers, and line tumbling will be included in this structured class. 

Intermediate 2 Gymnastics 

Mastered required skills for this class include: back handspring on floor (no spot) and front walkover landing with one foot in front. All intermediate 1 skills must be mastered along with a back handspring on the floor. Skills focused on in class include: standing single back handspring, standing double back handspring, round off connecting back handspring, round off double back handspring, aerial, standing back handspring step out, front handsprings, and an introduction to back tucks when ready. Also tumbling on the dance floor will be introduced and practiced. 

Advanced Gymnastics

Required skills include: round off double back handspring, aerial or turning aerial, aerial back handspring, round off back tuck on the floor, and standing back tuck off a mat or wedge mat (no spot).

Working towards: front and back aerials, aerial combinations, standing back tuck and layouts, layouts, round off back handspring back tuck, condition and flexibility training plus much more!

*Please remember that each child progresses at their own pace. Please do not compare your child's gymnastics ability to others. They are all very special and talented!! Their gymnastics guidelines are designed to create a learning environment to set your child up for success. It is not unusual for a child to be placed in a certain level of gymnastics for several years since there are so many skills to learn in the sport of gymnastics. Our first priority is placing your child in the appropriate gymnastics class for skills and safety. 

If you have any questions, please call 3D Dance Studio.