Dance Programs in Fort Collins
Our dance programs offer classes for all ages and skill levels. We have opportunities for those who want to dance for fun, exercise, and recreation. We have dance lessons for beginners (Performance) as well as advanced dance programs (Pre-Professional) for those who want to compete and take their skills to the next level. We offer lessons in a variety of styles.
Available Programs
Current Schedule
Class Descriptions
Available Programs
Fun, Fitness, Friends
Dance provides your child with a healthy, creative, social environment that develops coordination, and gets you moving, while making friends in a fun, nurturing environment.
Ensemble Team Application Now Open
Visit the Ensemble Team page below for more information and to fill out the application form online.
***Parents – if you are unsure which level to enroll your dancer please contact the studio or enroll in the lower level class. Your instructor can evaluate them on the first day of class and move you to a higher level if needed. Instructors WILL move students (up or down) to the appropriate level class.
Private Lessons
Some of our amazing instructors offer private lessons to our dancers. Private lessons pricing vary depending on the instructor requested. Please contact the studio at 970-225-1611 (Fort Collins) for more information and to find out available times.
Current Schedule
Our classes ages follow the PSD age cutoff of September 15th. Dancers will participate in classes of their age on Sept 15th.
Studio West Dance Center’s classes run in two ways. Our Pre-Professional program runs on a 10-month schedule and full-year commitment is required. First Steps/Next Steps and Performance classes can be full-year or semester-based.
*Dancers who withdraw after the cut-off dates will be assessed a cancellation fee.
SCHEDULE UPDATED 5/24/24
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*Pre Pro (PP) & Ballet Masters (BM) Classes requires: teacher approval & registration in 4 + PP/BM Classes
*indicates multidiscipline track ages 14+
- Pre Pro Petites Ages 5-7:
- Pre Pro Minis Ages 8-10
- Pre Pro Intermediates Ages 11-12
- Pre Pro Next Gen Ages 13-15
- Pre Pro Young Adult Ages 16+
- Pre Pro Leaps/Turns classes consist of technique only and will have no choreography.
*First Steps, Next Steps & Performance Classes are designed for the beginning / intermediate dancer
- FS=First Steps Ages 3-5
- NS=Next Steps Ages 6-8
- Performance=Ages 9-18
- MT=Music Theatre
Class Descriptions
We are looking forward to you joining the SWDC dance family. We have classes for all ages and abilities. Take a look at the descriptions below to find your new favorite class. Not sure which class is right for you? Give us a call at 970-225-1611 and we can answer all your questions. We also offer a complimentary trial of any of our class offerings to make sure your dancer is placed for success.
- First Steps
- Ballet
- Ballet Masters
- Jazz
- Tap
- Lyrical & Contemporary
- Hip Hop
- Advanced Jazz/Funk
- Leaps & Turns
- Music Theater
- Ensemble Team
- Adult Classes
Available for ages 3-5. Designed to expose children to a well rounded first dance experience. Focusing on basic movement and dance skills to develop coordination, balance, musicality, timing and flexibility. Beginning ballet, tap, and hip hop techniques are introduced in these classes and students are taught basic vocabulary and will do barre work. Fun upbeat children’s music will be used and some great classical music will be incorporated. Proper technique and execution will be enforced all while having a great time moving to music
Ballet class is the technical foundation of most other dance genres, and we like to encourage our students to study ballet in addition to their other classes. Our ballet classes stress proper technique at the barre and center floor, with an emphasis on correct body placement, strength and flexibility. Students learn not only correct technique, but also correct terminology.
Attire
Pink leather or canvas split sole ballet shoes are required. A solid color leotard, small skirt and tights/leggings OR a fitted top and dance pant are also required. Hair should be pulled or pinned back and no jewelry.
Ballet Masters Program (BMP) is an advanced ballet program taught by professional ballet faculty . The Ballet Masters Program is designed for the serious dancer and placement is at the discretion of the director. Dancers in the BMP are required to take all of the classes offered for their level and age. Please contact the studio if you are interested in participating in this program.
Students will study a broad range of jazz styles, including; Broadway, classical jazz, Fosse, jazz funk, etc. All levels will explore different aspects of Jazz styles and music. Developing technique, style and bringing originality and energy to their dance will be emphasized.
Attire
A solid color leotard or fitted top, a black leggings and or dance shorts. Shoes will be decided for performance.
Tap is all about rhythm, footwork and taking dance beyond the visual to the auditory, using your feet as a percussive “instrument” to create sounds as you dance. Key elements in tap class are timing, rhythm and musicality. A variety of music is used, although at times we dance a cappella (with no musical accompaniment) to better hear the sounds we are making with our feet. We incorporate various tap styles into our tap classes, including Broadway tap and Tap Funk.
Attire
Basic dance attire, refer to your tap instructor for required shoes.
Lyrical is a ballet-based dance genre with an emphasis on balance, control and extension. It is expressive, emotional and interpretive. The name “lyrical” comes from the work “lyric” since the dance form is about expressing the lyrics and emotion of the music. Contemporary has influences from modern dance, jazz and ballet with an emphasis on isolation. Because both styles are technical in nature with a strong ballet foundation, students are required to have prior ballet training.
Attire
Leotard and tights or dance shorts and cami top may be worn. Dancers typically dance barefoot or in socks.
Hip Hop is a form of street dance, featuring popping and locking, body isolations, break dance and current popular moves. It is related to Jazz, but with a less technical foundation and more of a freestyle feel. Hip-hop music, pop music, and rap music are used in class and we are diligent about making sure the lyrics and movements are “clean”. Our hip-hop classes cover a range of hip-hop styles, including East Coast, West Coast, Jazz Funk, and Krumping, with a little classic jazz thrown in to strengthen technique.
Attire
White tennis shoes are preferred. Please wear comfortable pants (leggings, harem pants or sweatpants) and top and no jewelry.
A unique blend of Jazz technique fused with a little funk.
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Leggings, dance shorts and a fitted top are recommended.
These are purely technique classes and do not perform in the winter or spring shows.
Attire
Leggings, dance shorts and a fitted top are recommended.
Musical Theater is a fun class for all age groups directed towards learning a new musical number each semester. Students will learn about the musical and its history. Learn how to sing along and lip sync. This class is great for students to learn a little acting, portraying a character and building a little self confidence with performing. So if you have lots of energy and want to join a class with song and dance, then this is the class for you!
Attire
Basic dance attire, shoes will be decided based on performance.
Studio West Dance Center’s Ensemble Team is committed to developing the “all-’round” dancer. Let our national award winning team and faculty take the more serious dancer who is looking to push their talents forward as well as grow their performance artistry to the next level.
Our program will navigate the artists from the ages of 4-18 through the competition/convention dance world and bridge them to the best college dance programs, to film and television, cruise ships, contemporary companies, music videos and world tours.
Always had a passion for dance and never had the chance? Or are you a veteran and want to keep up on your skills? We partner with Impulse Dance and Fitness for our college/adult classes, which will allow you to explore your passion as well as move forward with your dance techniques.
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