Beginner classes for ages 1-7 years
Each class is designed specifically for your child - The goals of each class are to:
1. Create a love of dance that develops into a lifetime desire and appreciation of music and dance in a structured environment
2. Create a warm, supportive environment where freedom of expression is encouraged.
3. Exercise the body and mind
1. Create a love of dance that develops into a lifetime desire and appreciation of music and dance in a structured environment
2. Create a warm, supportive environment where freedom of expression is encouraged.
3. Exercise the body and mind
Dance Buddies Workshop
Our goal at the Dance Center of Queensbury is to have as many children as possible experience the performing art of dance. We are excited to offer this program to be held once a month, consisting of nine different workshops in dance education for young children (ages 3-7 yrs. old).
Each session will explore different styles of dance, age-appropriate.
Workshops run 4:30 - 5:30 PM
10/1/24 Whirly Twirly Ballets –Warmup Nutcracker, Whirls to Cinderella, Twirls like Princess Aurora, Cool down to Frozen.
10/29/24 Vamprina and her Batty Friends (ballet) Halloween dress up
11/19/24 Inside Out Two (acro)
12/17/24 Aurora’s Awesome Adventures (ballet)
1/28/25 Crafterina – Create your own craft to dance with.
2/25/25 Hip Hop Hooray (basics of hip hop)
3/18/25 Movement in Music – March of the Lions, The Water Dance (creative movement)
4/29/25 Tapping Tallulah and Feel the Beat (basic tap and jazz technique)
5/20/25 Outdoor Dance Adventures – Overview of the 2025 Summer Dance Camp
Students currently enrolled in DCQ will have an opportunity to invite a friend to come to the complimentary class and learn basic techniques designated in each program. Of course, anyone is welcome and can join a class at our drop-in rate of $12 per class.
Each session will include dance activities, creative movement, and basic motor skills.
Pre-registering is not required, no prior dance education or dancewear is required, casual attire. Feel free to come to 1 or all of the 9 workshops offered – whatever works for your schedule!
Each session will explore different styles of dance, age-appropriate.
Workshops run 4:30 - 5:30 PM
10/1/24 Whirly Twirly Ballets –Warmup Nutcracker, Whirls to Cinderella, Twirls like Princess Aurora, Cool down to Frozen.
10/29/24 Vamprina and her Batty Friends (ballet) Halloween dress up
11/19/24 Inside Out Two (acro)
12/17/24 Aurora’s Awesome Adventures (ballet)
1/28/25 Crafterina – Create your own craft to dance with.
2/25/25 Hip Hop Hooray (basics of hip hop)
3/18/25 Movement in Music – March of the Lions, The Water Dance (creative movement)
4/29/25 Tapping Tallulah and Feel the Beat (basic tap and jazz technique)
5/20/25 Outdoor Dance Adventures – Overview of the 2025 Summer Dance Camp
Students currently enrolled in DCQ will have an opportunity to invite a friend to come to the complimentary class and learn basic techniques designated in each program. Of course, anyone is welcome and can join a class at our drop-in rate of $12 per class.
Each session will include dance activities, creative movement, and basic motor skills.
Pre-registering is not required, no prior dance education or dancewear is required, casual attire. Feel free to come to 1 or all of the 9 workshops offered – whatever works for your schedule!
Tiny Toes Dance ClassAges 1-3 years old w/ Adult
This class is an introduction to music and sound while promoting body awareness with an adult. We will also work on basic motor skills. This is a drop-in class but pre-registration is recommended. Call the studio at 518.798.5058 |
Preschool DanceAges 3-4 years old
Sixty minute class introduces pre-ballet skills, elementary tap techniques, periodic tumbling and creative movement. In addition, your dance will have fun with sing-a-longs, crafts and dance activities. |
Tumbling TimeAges 3-7 years old
Designed for the beginner, focusing on basic techniques for acrobatics, building the student's motor skills (both gross and fine), as well as strength and balance. |
Children's Ballet TapAges 5-6 years old
Focuses on the elements of ballet and tap technique appropriate to the child's physical and intellectual development. This program incorporates creative movement, song and dance activities, tumbling and introduction to jazz throughout the season. |
Children's Combo - Ballet/Tap/Jazz
Ages 6-7 years old
Designed for the intermediate beginner, focusing on elements of ballet, tap, and jazz technique. At this level your child is introduced to more skills, terminology and advanced movement activities. |
Dress Code: Preschool and children’s Classes should wear solid colored leotards (preferably dark colored) with ballet pink tights, pink ballet shoes, and tan tap shoes.
