Classes offered

Our mission is to place your child in the most opportune class for their skill level. We limit our class sizes to give them the personalized attention that they need to grow as individuals, & well rounded performers & artists.

dance with me…

walking age - 2.5 yrs 

Dance with Me Mommy (Dads, Grandparents & all family Members are welcome) is the perfect introductory class to introduce your baby to the world! This class is for any child walking age through 2.5 years old.  In this 45 minute class we work on cognitive skills such as listening to directions, learning colors, numbers, and Spatial awareness in a safe and fun environment. Dance with me Mommy is not only for girls, boys can dance too. Our age appropriate music is perfect for those who love to move! We end each class with our state of the art gym equipment.  The Dance with me Mommy class is always featured in our Holiday and June shows, with no costume purchase required. Our staff is dedicated to safety, education, bonding with your child, & having fun! 

pre company 

Our Pre Company combination class is our introductory company class for children ages 6 through 7 years old. In this class your child will be preparing to join our advanced level companies. In this hour long class your child will get a combination of tap & jazz. We recommend taking technique or lyrical for the more serious dancer  & Hip hop or acro for fun! This age is also the perfect age to join our dance and disney teams. 

junior company

our junior company classes are both amazing. this class age will range from 12-16. both classes are skill based. one of our staff will happily recommend which class to join. both options offer a three part combination of tap, jazz, and lyrical classes. we recommend pairing junior company classes with thursday technique, thursday ballet, & do not forget about Teen hip hop! as always, the junior company dancers will also make a wonder addition to the dance and disney teams. 

hip hop

tLC offers hip hop classes for all ages. while we teach basic hip hop skills in all of our beginner combo class levels, the hour long hip hop classes offer w deeper look into technique, street jazz, and jazz funk. come dressed and ready to party!

pointe

the tLC pointe class is primarily made up of senior company dancers who have taken ballet classes for at least three years and have been invited in by the instructor. if you are coming with prior pointe experience, our staff will need to audition your child into the class for safety reasons. in this class we work on barre, across the floor progressions, and choreography on pointe.

plie princess

2.5 - 3.5 yrs

In our Plie Princess class your child will start to learn the basic terminology and steps of both ballet and tap dancing. This is the perfect first dance class for your aspiring artist. This class is ideal for children ages 2.5 - 3.5 years old. It is an hour long combination class with a half hour of ballet and a half hour of tap. All Plie Princess classes will learn one dance routine for our Holiday and June shows. 

freshmen company

In freshmen company you are officially a tLC company dancer! This hour long combination class works on technique in tap and jazz. They will start to perfect their leaps, turns, and terminology, as well as maintaining and growing their tap curriculum. students will be in the age range between 8-11 in this formative class. We recommend pairing this class with the tuesday technique & hip hop, as well as the friday lyrical, and the Thursday beginner or intermediate ballet. 

senior company

the tlc senior company team consists of a three hour combination class that includes: tap, jazz, & lyrical / contemporary. TLC Sr co will be exposed to many different teachers throughout the year. we want our students to be able to pick up choreography quickly from all different styles of teachers. We recommend adding the thursday suite of classes (technique, hip hop, & pointe) to accompany this class. we also promote joining the dance, disney, and elite teams (if eligible), as our younger dancers love having the senior company to look up to. 

lyrical / contemporary 

tLC offers a few separate lyrical classes for the dancers who just want a taste of the genre. in these classes we work on stretches, progressions across the floor, barre work & combinations in center. we believe every child can learn to connect to their body through the magic of music.  

master company (18+)

the tLC master company class began as a way for the adults to unwind and learn the basics in a relaxed atmosphere. no prior dance experience is necessary. our staff will touch upon many genres of dance, from tap and jazz to lyrical and hip hop. 

grand plie princess

4-5 yrs

The Grand Plie Princess class is the next step in your child's journey with TLC Performing Arts. In this class your child will learn more advanced technique and terminology in our always fun & relaxed atmosphere. This class is ideal for the student ages 4.5 - 5 years old. It is in this class your child will learn how to better take direction, dance in formations, become more aware of Spatial awareness, and learn more intricate ballet / jazz & tap combinations. This class will perform one routine in our Holiday and  June shows. 

sophomore company

the tLC sophomore company has two great options for class. the wednesday class is a three part combination class, with tap, jazz, and lyrical training. the friday class offers a tap and jazz combination with a separate lyrical option from 5:30-6 pm. ages will range from 9-12, but classes are all based on skill level. We recommend all sophomore company dancers to take lyrical and / or ballet on thursday night. tuesday technique is another great alternative for an extra class! Do not forget about the opportunity to join our tLC dance & disney team!

acro

does your dancer want to perfect their front rolls, cartwheels, bridges and round-offs? we have acro classes for all ages and skill levels. from our beginner classes through our advanced, all are taught with safety and fun in mind. our more advanced classes work on perfecting their technique in ariels, front & back flips, front & back walkovers, partner lifts, etc. contact us today to get our recommendation on your childs skill level. Also ask about joining our traveling acro team!

technique

the tLC technique program was designed for the dancer who wants a class just to work on muscle training, conditioning, barre work, leaps, turning, and across the floor progressions. in this class we strive to touch upon every genre of dance. every week is different. your child will learn endless combinations to music from every corner of the world. we highly recommend adding technique to every package of classes pre company & above. this class is an excellent catalyst to join our exclusive elite team. dancers must have 2-3 years of technique class to be invited to join. 

ballet 

Our vast ballet program is structured for the more serious tLC dancer. while the classes are open to everyone, there is a dress code for ballet. a black body suit and tights, along with proper ballet technique shoes are required. this ensures that the instructor can see body alignment and fix any issues if necessary. in these classes, your child will learn barre combinations, across the floor progressions, traditional ballet terminology, and proper body alignment. all dancers must take ballet for at least three years and be in junior company to move into the pointe class at the teachers discretion.