Class Descriptions and Requirements
At our studio, we are dedicated to providing an inspiring, high-quality, and safe training environment across all dance genres. To ensure the best possible education, our class music, techniques, and choreography are carefully tailored to be both level-appropriate and age-appropriate for every group. We strictly enforce our age and experience prerequisites to protect the technical integrity of each dance style and ensure the physical safety of our dancers as their bodies develop. While we recognize and celebrate that there will naturally be varying levels of ability within each classroom, our expert faculty members are highly skilled at adapting to individual needs—ensuring that every single dancer is challenged, supported, and empowered to grow and improve at their own pace.
Preschool and Creative Movement Program
Nurture your child’s love for movement in our enchanting baby and preschool dance classes, designed specifically for our littlest dancers! These playful, high-energy classes introduce children to the magic of dance through imaginative storytelling, fun music, and creative movement games. As they dance, toddlers and preschoolers naturally build foundational gross motor skills, balance, and spatial awareness while developing early listening skills and social independence. Every class is carefully structured to be age-appropriate, ensuring a safe, joyful, and encouraging environment where your child can comfortably explore their physical milestones. Backed by our expert faculty who specialize in early childhood development, we focus on boosting self-confidence and sparking a lifelong passion for creativity from the very first step.
Mini & Me Classes (1.5 years old - 3 years old)
TDM offers a fun, upbeat 45 minute Mini and Me class where a young child and parent, grandparent, relative, or other special caregiver engage in a variety of music and movement activities together. Our emphasis is exploring creativity through movement, bonding…and having FUN! Participants should wear comfortable clothing. Shoes are not required.
Preschool Dance Classes (3.5 years old - 6 years old)
Our preschool program combines elements of ballet / creative movement, tap and tumbling. Students will learn basic dance vocabulary and techniques of each genre including foundational movements and stretching. Dancers will also begin to learn how to count music, dance across the floor and in center, and how to thrive in a classroom environment by taking turns and following directions. This 1-hour class includes: 15 minutes of tap, 30 minutes of ballet / creative movement and 15 minutes of tumbling. Dancers should wear dance or active / comfortable attire with ballet shoes and tap shoes. We offer weekday morning, weekday afternoon and Saturday morning classes for our preschoolers.
Combo Class Curriculum (Multi-Genre)
Discover the ultimate dance experience in our dynamic Multi-Genre Combo classes, designed to give students a well-rounded foundation across multiple styles! These fun, high-energy classes are the perfect option for dancers who want to explore different disciplines—such as ballet, tap, jazz, or hip hop—all within a single weekly session. By shifting between genres, students stay highly engaged while developing a diverse toolkit of physical skills, from the grace and posture of ballet to the sharp rhythms of tap and the explosive energy of jazz and more! Each class is carefully structured to be age-appropriate and safely paced for growing bodies, ensuring a fun, supportive environment. Led by our expert faculty, this combo format is excellent for boosting coordination, accelerating choreography recall, and helping dancers discover their absolute favorite styles of movement.
Ballet / Tap 1 Combo Class (Ages 4-5)
This is a 1-hour class designed to teach dancers age-level appropriate lessons that fuel their love of dance and movement in both ballet and tap. Classical Ballet is the basis for all genres of dance. It develops posture, strength, body placement and proper dance technique. Tap classes are designed to develop rhythm, style and sound. Students will learn a variety of tap styles with exercises focusing on building flexibility of the knee and ankles, coordination, and speed of movement. The class emphasis is on developing proper tap technique, producing clear tap sounds, and having fun! As a beginner-level class, this is perfect for new dancers and dancers who have previously participated in a preschool dance class. Students should wear dance attire, ensure their hair is pulled back away from their face, and have ballet and tap shoes.
Ballet / Tap 2 Combo Class (Ages 5-7)
Our Ballet / Tap combo class for ages 5–7 is designed for young dancers with about one year of prior experience, typically dividing the 60-minute session equally between foundational ballet positions and basic tap rhythms. The class will build on basic movements by introducing longer combinations, correct posture, and foundational terminology. It helps young dancers grow in balance, rhythm, and coordination while focusing on the proper technique. Dancers should wear the following: Ballet - Pink leotard, pink tights, and pink leather or canvas ballet slippers; Tap - Black tap shoes with securely fastened buckles or elastic/ribbons. Hair should be pulled back neatly into a bun or ponytail away from the face
Ballet / Tap / Jazz 1-Hour Combo Class (Ages 5-9)
Elevate your dancer's skills in our high-energy 3-Genre Combo class designed for children ages 5 to 9! This multi-discipline class is the perfect next step for students who are ready to build on their foundations. Dancers will refine their ballet posture, master core foot and arm positions, and practice graceful turns across the floor. In the tap portion, students will sharpen their rhythm and musicality by tackling trickier steps like flaps, shuffle-ball-changes, and time steps. Finally, the jazz segment introduces sharp movements, expressive jazz walks, and exciting leaps. This class builds immense physical coordination, memory, and confidence in a supportive, fun environment.Students should wear ballet dance attire, ensure their hair is pulled back away from their face, and have ballet and tap shoes. Jazz shoes are not required.
Beginner Ballet / Contemporary 1-Hour Combo Class (Ages 6-11)
Our ballet / contemporary combo class blends the structured, foundational technique of ballet with the expressive freedom and movement of the contemporary genre. This type of class typically starts with a ballet warm-up and barre work, then transitions into contemporary movements and combinations, often incorporating floor work and improvisation. The class aims to build a strong foundation in ballet while exploring the emotional and stylistic elements of contemporary dance. Our ballet / contemporary combo class is a perfect option for students new to both genres or students who are new to contemporary.. Students should wear ballet dance attire, ensure their hair is pulled back from their face and bring ballet shoes to class.
Beginner Ballet / Tumbling 1-Hour Combo Class (Ages 4-6)
Introduce your child to the joy of movement in our Beginning Ballet & Tumbling Combo class, perfectly tailored for energetic 4 to 6-year-olds! This playful, high-energy class offers the best of both worlds, split between classical dance and foundational gymnastics. In the ballet segment, little dancers will explore creative movement, learn basic foot and arm positions, and build early coordination and grace. During the tumbling portion, students will safely develop strength, flexibility, and spatial awareness as they practice fundamental skills like forward rolls, bear crawls, and balancing. Designed specifically for beginners, this class boosts listening skills, self-confidence, and physical milestones in a nurturing, imaginative, and fun environment. Students should wear ballet dance attire, ensure their hair is pulled back from their face and bring ballet shoes to class.
Ballet Curriculum
Classical Ballet is the foundation of all dance forms and will maximize technique and longevity in a career of dance. It provides grace, poise, and technique needed to be proficient in all other areas of dance. Ballet classes will help dancers with posture, flexibility, fitness, strength, body placement, balance, self-discipline, and self-confidence. All ballet classes start with a complete barre warm-up, body placement / alignment and stretch. Adage and allegro movements and combinations will take place in every class following barre work. Pointe work will be incorporated for higher-level classes, based on dancer’s ability. Ballet classes require proper ballet attire (any color leotard and pink tights), ballet shoes and hair must be pulled back in a bun or low-pony (if hair is too short to put into a bun). This is a mandatory dress code for all dancers. If your dancer does not arrive in the required dress code, they will not be allowed to participate in the class.
Beginner Ballet (Ages 5-10)
This Beginner-level ballet class is designed for budding dancers who are at the beginning of their dance journey or who have a basic knowledge of ballet from previous Preschool, Combo or Ballet classes. The class will focus on developing awareness of alignment and basic ballet vocabulary and technique. Class will include basic barre exercises, as well as center work, and will enhance your child's coordination, balance and flexibility with the teaching of basic ballet positions, steps, and terminology through standing barre work and simple center floor exercises. Appropriate ballet wear (leotard, pink tights) and ballet shoes are required. Hair must be pulled back in a bun or low ponytail.
Intermediate Ballet (Ages 8-18)
TDM’s Intermediate ballet class is designed for dancers who have some foundational knowledge of ballet technique and are ready to progress to more complex steps and combinations. This class will include Level 1 skills while introducing more challenging combinations at the barre and in the center including elements like turns and jumps. Dancers should expect this class to move at a faster pace with less repetition of basic steps compared to a beginner class, and combinations at the barre and in the center will become more intricate, requiring dancers to coordinate multiple movements and directions. Appropriate ballet wear (leotard, pink tights) and ballet shoes are required. Hair must be pulled back in a bun or low ponytail.
Pre-Junior Ballet - Competitive Team Only (Ages 8-10)
Preteen Ballet - Competitive Team Only (Ages 11-12)
Teen Ballet (Ages 12-18)
Our teen ballet class for ages 12–18 focuses on foundational technique, proper body alignment, and traditional French terminology within a supportive, age-specific environment. This class includes barre and center floor work as well as a focus on technique, musicality, strength and flexibility.
Teen / Senior Ballet (Ages 12-18)
Designed for dancers with multiple years of training at an Advanced level, this advanced class requires a solid mastery of intermediate ballet technique. The curriculum focuses on advanced barre work, center exercises, across-the-floor combinations, and traditional ballet variations. Students will refine their advanced technique while deepening their musicality, discipline, and professionalism. Open to both advanced competitive and recreational dancers with approval, this class requires a leotard, pink tights, ballet shoes, and hair secured in a bun or low ponytail.
Contemporary Curriculum
Contemporary dance is a deeply expressive yet highly demanding genre that requires a unique blend of technical precision and physical maturity. The core technique focuses on elements like fall and recovery, floor work, complex weight shifts, spatial awareness, and fluid body lines. Because contemporary movement frequently relies on dynamic drops, joint articulation, and core stability, strict age restrictions are essential to protect the safety of our dancers. Placing students according to their physical development prevents injury to growing bones, muscles, and developing joints. Additionally, these guidelines preserve the artistic and intellectual integrity of the curriculum, allowing our expert faculty to safely introduce complex movement concepts and choreography that match the emotional and physical readiness of each dancer.
Dress Code: Students will dance in bare feet, and form-fitting dance wear is required. Hair should be pulled back in a bun or low ponytail.
Beginning Contemporary (Ages 7-10)
This class is designed for both new dancers and those with previous experience. The class blends elements such as freedom of expression, interpretation of music, control, breathing and balance. Students will be taught contemporary technique while being encouraged to express their emotions and develop artistry through movement. Contemporary uses elements from all different dance styles, and is often more rhythmic or interpretive. Participants will learn tools to expand their range of movement while dancing in a fun and supportive atmosphere.
Intermediate Contemporary (Ages 9-13)
Expand your technique and artistry in our Intermediate Contemporary class. Designed for dancers with previous contemporary, ballet or lyrical experience, this course focuses on deepening your understanding of musicality, rhythm, control, and smooth transitions. Students will explore essential concepts like fall and recovery, spatial awareness, and varied movement textures. This steadily paced class introduces intermediate technical skills—including foundational floor work and body line versatility—all structured to confidently bridge the gap between basic technique and artistic self-expression.
Pre-Junior Contemporary (Ages 8-10) - Competitive Team Only
Pre-Teen Contemporary (Ages 11-12) - Competitive Team Only
Teen / Senior Contemporary (Ages 12-18)
TDM’s Advanced Contemporary class offers an immersive exploration of performance art that combines elements from ballet, modern dance, and jazz dance styles. Tailored for elite dancers, this course expands on advanced technical foundations while introducing complex movement mechanics, cross-disciplinary styles, and dynamic choreography. Dancers will sharpen their musicality, master intricate details, and develop their unique artistic voices through guided improvisation and creative exploration. This class brings together our advanced recreational dancers and Teen/Senior competitive company members in a high-caliber training environment. Prerequisite: Previous advanced-level training and a mastery of intermediate Contemporary technique.
Jazz Curriculum
Jazz dance is a highly technical discipline rooted in sharp execution, physical strength, and rhythmic precision. The foundational training focuses on deep center control, parallel and turned-out alignment, sharp body isolations, and explosive power for elements like multi-rotation pirouettes and dynamic leaps. Because these movements require high levels of muscular control and skeletal maturity, age and experience restrictions are essential to the safety of our dancers. Placing students in classes tailored to their exact physical development prevents injury to growing joints and muscles. Furthermore, these guidelines protect the technical integrity of the classroom, allowing our expert faculty to deliver age-appropriate choreography that challenges dancers safely and effectively.
Dress Code: Dancers may wear jazz shoes or dance in bare feet. Proper dance wear is required and hair should be in a bun or pony-tail.
Beginner Jazz (Ages 5-9)
Our beginner Jazz class focuses on flexibility, strength, turn preparation, body alignment and foundational levels of jazz technique. Jazz is specifically used to teach personal expression and help dancers find their personal style and voice, as well as to teach body control and awareness. Classes will cover fundamental jazz steps like jazz walks, kicks, turns, and jumps, building upon the basics learned in beginner classes such as Jazz Combo Classes, Beginning Jazz and Preschool classes. Progressions will focus on refining technique, increasing vocabulary, and improving movement quality.
Intermediate Jazz (Ages 8-13)
Our intermediate Jazz class is perfect for the dancer with prior technical jazz or ballet experience who wants to continue growing with their skills as well as new dancers. This class will focus on increased difficulty in technique including musicality, strength, flexibility, body isolation, coordination, skills and performance quality. Dancers will be taken through a more challenging warm up, as well as more challenging dance progressions and choreography combos. Dancers will be challenged to strengthen their jazz technique with more difficult skills, greater flexibility and a stronger range of motion. Proper technique is always our first priority.
Pre-Junior Jazz (Ages 8-10) - Competitive Team Only
Pre-Teen Jazz (Ages 11-12) - Competitive Team Only
Teen Jazz (Ages 11-18)
Elevate your performance and push your limits in our high-intensity Teen / Pre-Teen Jazz class, designed for dancers ages 11 to 18. We recommend prior years of dance or gymnastics experience as this curriculum bypasses fundamental training to focus on artistry and elevated skills. Dancers will focus on complex technical elements, including multi-rotation pirouettes, leap variations, and extensions. Moving at a faster pace than our intermediate level, this class demands rapid choreography pick-up, heightened stamina, and sharp physical control. Dancers should be ready to challenge their muscle memory, master hard-hitting syncopated rhythms, and refine their personal performance quality in a motivating, professional environment.
Teen / Senior Jazz (Ages 12-18)
Take your technique to the competitive edge in our Advanced Jazz class, specifically curated for dancers ages 12 to 18. This rigorous program is reserved for seasoned dancers, moving past basic foundations to dive directly into high-level artistry. Students will navigate an amplified level of difficulty, mastering complex elements like multi-turn combinations, elite leaps, and advanced flexibility sequences. Operating at an accelerated speed compared to our intermediate classes, this course requires swift choreography retention, exceptional endurance, and precise body mechanics. Dancers should arrive prepared to elevate their performance presence and tackle intricate rhythms in a professional, focused training environment. This class is a combination of our advanced competitive team dancers (Teen / Senior Company) and pre-approved recreational dancers.
Hip Hop Curriculum
Hip-hop is a high-energy class that infuses the latest styles of street dancing, breaking, popping, and locking. Students learn up-to-date, popular moves as seen on television, music videos and from the most esteemed dancers working in the industry. Our Hip Hop Curriculum focuses on developing coordination, musicality, and freestyle skills through upbeat music and popular dance moves. Classes will focus on developing rhymric movement, body isolations, footwork patterns, and transitions in a fun, age-appropriate environment. During class, dancers will be led through a warm-up to prepare the body as well as exercises and choreography combos to practice technique and coordination. We know how important it is for music and choreography to match your child's stage of life, which is why our classes are carefully customized to be both age-appropriate and skill-appropriate. Our class prerequisites and age limits are warmly enforced to protect the physical well-being and safety of your dancer's growing body. We celebrate the unique strengths and different ability levels each dancer brings to the room. Backed by our incredible, expert faculty, we guarantee a supportive environment where your dancer will be inspired to grow and improve at their own perfect pace.
Dress Code: Dancers should wear comfortable clothing that allows for the freedom of movement as well as athletic shoes. Hair should be pulled back away from their faces.
Beginner Hip-Hop (Ages 5-10)
Our beginner hip hop class will introduce dancers to the elements and style of hip hop dancing. Students will learn to understand and apply knowledge of hip-hop fundamentals. There is emphasis on rhythm and proper technique all while maintaining a fun and high energy class. Often danced to upbeat music, students will learn elements of coordination, balance, and strength through center combinations and freestyle exercises. Comfortable attire with athletic shoes is required.
Beginner / Intermediate Hip Hop (Ages 7-13)
Ignite your dancer's passion for movement in our dynamic Beginner/Intermediate Hip Hop class, perfectly tailored for kids and tweens ages 7 to 13! This high-energy class is the ideal bridge for students who are either new to hip hop or looking to build upon their basic foundations. Dancers will learn essential body isolations, clean footwork, and foundational grooves while sharpening their rhythm and musicality. Each week, students will tackle fun, age-appropriate choreography that blends popular commercial dance styles with classic street steps. This supportive environment focuses heavily on building coordination, boosting self-confidence, and encouraging dancers to showcase their unique personal style.
Intermediate Hip Hop (Ages 8-18)
Take your groove to the next level in our high-energy Intermediate Hip Hop class, designed for dancers ages 8 to 18 with prior experience! Dancers will focus on sharper body isolations, cleaner footwork, and a stronger understanding of rhythm and musicality. Each week, students will master hard-hitting choreography that blends popular commercial styles with foundational hip hop grooves. This class pushes dancers to develop their own performance quality, confidence, and personal style in a supportive, high-octane environment.
Advanced Hip Hop (Ages 11-18)
Bring your power, precision, and performance quality to the next level in our elite Advanced Hip Hop class for dancers ages 11 to 18! Designed for experienced dancers with a rock-solid foundation, this high-octane class dives deep into complex, fast-paced choreography and intricate musicality. Students will master challenging body isolations, advanced footwork, and a wide variety of hip hop styles ranging from hard-hitting commercial trends to foundational street grooves. Beyond technical execution, this class focuses heavily on performance execution, freestyle confidence, and finding your individual artistic identity. Dancers should come ready to push their stamina and pick up details quickly in a motivating, professional-level environment. Previous advanced level Hip Hop training is required.
Leaps and Turns Curriculum
Leaps and Turns is a specialized technique class explicitly curated for intermediate and advanced dancers looking to maximize their technical precision, jump height, and rotation counts. Placing your dancer in the proper class level is absolutely critical for their physical growth and training success. Because this class bypasses baseline fundamentals to dive straight into highly demanding mechanics, proper level placement ensures that dancers train safely without risking joint or muscle strain. Correct placement also maintains the fast instructional momentum required to introduce more complex, multi-rotation variations. Our curriculum provides targeted instruction on correct muscle engagement and deep center conditioning, making it a perfect training enhancement for high school poms dancers and recreational / competitive studio athletes alike. Please note that beginner and beginner / intermediate level turns & leaps are integrated directly into our regular ballet, contemporary, and jazz curriculums.
Intermediate Turns & Leaps (Ages 7-13)
Refine your technical execution and amplify your power in our dedicated Intermediate Leaps & Turns class. Serving as a bridge between foundational mechanics and advanced tricks, this specialized curriculum dives deeply into core stability, precision spot training, and explosive leg power. Dancers will focus heavily on tightening multi-rotation pirouettes, perfecting intermediate leap extensions, and building the essential conditioning required for future advanced placement. Turn Prerequisites: Ability to execute a clean, consistent single pirouette on both right and left side; Correct understanding and execution of spotting without losing balance.; Solid alignment in passé (high demi-pointe, hips level, square shoulders). Leaps Prerequisites: A foundational grand jeté (front leap) with proper leg extension and toe points; Mastery of a chassé-step-leap preparation with correct weight transfer.
Intermediate / Advanced Turns & Leaps (Ages 10-18)
Accelerate your power and precision in our high-velocity Intermediate/Advanced Leaps & Turns class for dancers ages 10 to 18. Proper level placement is absolutely critical to ensure dancers possess the core strength and joint stability required to safely execute high-impact skills without injury. This specialized class skips baseline fundamentals to focus entirely on advanced rotational mechanics, explosive jump height, and elite conditioning. It is the perfect training enhancement for competitive studio dancers to expand their technical portfolios. Prerequisites include: Clean, consistent, and balanced double pirouette on both the right and left sides; Precise execution of a coupé turn (soutenu or wrapped), maintaining a strong ankle connection and low center of gravity.; A powerful grand jeté demonstrating full leg extension, active flexibility to achieve a flat 180-degree split in the air and pointed toes; Proper weight transfer mechanics and the ankle strength required for safe, shock-absorbing landings.
Advanced Turns & Leaps (Ages 10-18)
Sharpen your competitive edge and maximize your technical precision in our Advanced Leaps & Turns class, designed specifically for experienced, advanced dancers ages 10 to 18. Prior advanced-level dance experience is strictly required for enrollment, as this high-velocity class bypasses foundational training to focus entirely on master-level execution. Dancers will face an intensive curriculum centered around complex rotational mechanics, explosive jump height, and elite conditioning. Moving at an accelerated, professional pace, this class demands rapid choreography pick-up, heightened stamina, and razor-sharp physical control. It is the definitive training enhancement for competitive studio dancers and high school poms athletes looking to quickly master elite choreography and expand their technical skill sets. Turns prerequisites include: Consistent, balanced triple pirouettes, advanced coupé turns, and clean control of multi-rotational fouetté and à la seconde combinations. Leap prerequisites include: A powerful grand jeté (front leap), a clean split jump, switch-leap variations, C-jump.
Strength and Flexibility Curriculum
Optimize your physical performance and safeguard your body in our specialized Strength, Flexibility, and Conditioning classes, designed specifically for dancers ages 8 and up. These training classes focus on building core stability, enhancing muscle endurance, and increasing active flexibility to support high-impact dance movement. For dancers with intense training schedules, this focused conditioning is absolutely vital; it acts as a primary tool for injury reduction by correcting muscle imbalances, strengthening joints, and building the physical stamina required to handle demanding choreography safely. Please note that baseline strength, flexibility, and conditioning elements are already integrated directly into our regular beginner and intermediate dance curriculums. This standalone class offers the extra, dedicated training time necessary for competitive studio athletes and intensive dancers looking to accelerate their physical milestones and keep their developing bodies resilient.
Dress Code: Students should wear form fitting dance or athletic attire. Hair must be pulled back into a pony tail or bun. No shoes are required.
Pre-Junior / Pre-Teen Strength & Flexibility (Ages 8-12) - Competitive Team Only
Teen / Senior Strength & Flexibility (Ages 12-18)
This rigorous training class focuses on deep core stabilization, plyometrics, muscular endurance, and advanced active flexibility drills designed to complement high-impact, high-frequency training schedules. Keeping a strict age minimum of 12 is absolutely vital due to adolescent body development. At this stage of growth, young dancers are navigating critical skeletal changes, growth spurts, and joint vulnerability. Training alongside peers with similar physical maturity allows our expert instructors to safely introduce heavy resistance, intense stamina drills, and deep flexibility work without risking growth plate injuries or chronic joint strain. For the advanced dancer with a demanding training schedule, this dedicated conditioning is a mandatory tool for muscle longevity, peak physical power, and maximum injury reduction.
Tumbling / Acro Curriculum
TDM is proud to offer Tumbling training based in dance and gymnastics technique from esteemed in-house Faculty Members, with a priority on safety. Our Tumbling classes focus directly on gymnastic floor skills as well as techniques used in both dance and acrobatics such as flexibility, contortion, balance, and progression skills. In both genres, students will enhance their flexibility, balance, strength and tricks. These classes provide the building blocks necessary for their potential development in dance and overall fitness. By learning the benefits of body control inherent in all aspects of tumbling, your child will be better equipped to safely enjoy and excel in all of their future athletic endeavors.
Dress Code: Students should wear form fitting dance or athletic attire. Hair must be pulled back into a pony tail or bun. No shoes are required.
Beginner Tumbling (Ages 5-10)
Our beginner tumbling class is perfect for the student who is interested in working on and perfecting beginner level skills such as headstands, cartwheels, handstands, handstand rolls, backbends from a standing position, kick-overs and dive cartwheels. As skills are achieved with proper techniques, students will continue their development of new skills in this class such as back walkovers and round-offs. Safety is always our first priority!
Intermediate Tumbling (Ages 8-18)
This class requires the proper execution of all basic tumbling skills listed above as outlined in the Beginner Tumbling curriculum. Students will focus on more difficult skills such as back walkovers, back walkover switch legs, standing back handsprings, front limbers, front walkovers, front headsprings and side aerial prep. A portion of this hour-long class will also be dedicated to stretching / flexibility, contortion techniques (needles, scorpions) and floor “tricks.” Mandatory prerequisites include: stand-alone backbend, back kick-over, handstand, cartwheel, roundoff, dive cartwheel.
Advanced Tumbling (Ages 10-18)
This class is for the more advanced tumbler that has mastered the skills in our Intermediate Tumbling class. The following skills will be the focus of this curriculum: front / back handsprings, front / back tucks, front / side aerials, round-off back handsprings, round-off back tucks, front flips and advanced skill combinations / progressions. Mandatory prerequisites include: back handspring, front / back walkovers and side aerial.
Musical Theater Curriculum
Discover the powerful intersection of dance technique and theatrical storytelling in our dynamic Musical Theatre Dance program. These classes bridge the worlds of dance technique and theatrical storytelling, focusing heavily on character development, expressive performance quality, and stage presence. It is a perfect fit for middle and high school drama students looking to sharpens their dance skills for upcoming school musical auditions and theatrical productions. Dancers will explore iconic Broadway styles—ranging from classic jazz steps to modern commercial theater trends—while dancing to favorite show-stopping soundtracks. The curriculum emphasizes sharp jazz precision, clean footwork, spatial awareness, and the physical stamina required for big production numbers. More than just learning steps, students will learn how to connect with an audience, interpret lyrics through movement, and build the ultimate performer’s confidence in a joyful, supportive environment.
Beginner / Intermediate Musical Theatre (Ages 7-13)
Step into the spotlight in our high-energy Beginner/Intermediate Musical Theatre Dance class, perfectly crafted for kids and tweens ages 7 to 13! This dynamic class bridges the worlds of Broadway and dance technique, making it ideal for students who are new to the stage or looking to build on their foundations. Dancers will learn the historical and stylistic elements of musical theatre while mastering essential jazz foundations, sharp stage presence, and expressive facial performance. Each week, students will tackle fun, age-appropriate choreography set to favorite Broadway soundtracks, focusing heavily on storytelling through movement and character development. This supportive and joyful environment is excellent for boosting self-confidence, sharpening choreography retention, and helping young performers unlock their full dramatic potential.
Intermediate / Advanced Musical Theatre (Ages 10-18)
Command the stage and elevate your performance style in our high-velocity Intermediate/Advanced Musical Theatre Dance class, specifically curated for performers ages 10 to 18. This rigorous class moves past baseline foundations to focus heavily on the intersection of elite dance technique and sophisticated stage artistry. Dancers will tackle complex, stylistically diverse choreography inspired by both classic Broadway and modern West End productions. The curriculum places an intensified focus on sharp jazz precision, intricate syncopations, rapid character transitions, and the physical stamina required for demanding production numbers. Operating at an accelerated pace, this class challenges students to pick up details quickly while maintaining deep theatrical expression and compelling storytelling through movement.
Master Class Opportunities
TDM is excited to bring select Master Class opportunities from renowned Industry leaders from across the country in a variety of genres including Contemporary, Jazz, Hip Hop, Jazz Funk, and Ballroom! Register for one of our 2026 Summer Master Classes today!
