Dance Program
Adult Classes
Fundamentals Ages 5 to 15
Pre-Dance Ages 2 to 4
Adult students can get in shape and build confidence in a variety of dance styles. No matter your experience level, we have classes that emphasize the true artistry of dance.
Pre-Dance Ages 2 to 4
Fundamentals Ages 5 to 15
Pre-Dance Ages 2 to 4
Helping preschoolers build a love for dance in a preparatory program that emphasizes learning classroom skills and having fun.
Fundamentals Ages 5 to 15
Fundamentals Ages 5 to 15
Fundamentals Ages 5 to 15
New students learn the fundamentals of ballet, tap, and jazz in engaging, age-appropriate programs that focus on establishing a strong foundation.
Youth Levels 2 to 5
Pre Professional Division
Fundamentals Ages 5 to 15
From late beginner through intermediate/advanced levels, students develop technique and artistry as they progress with Piedmont School of Music & Dance.
Pre Professional Division
Pre Professional Division
Pre Professional Division
Piedmont's Pre-Professional Program offers elite training in ballet, pointe, contemporary, and jazz, preparing dancers for professional careers and college programs. With performance opportunities and a focus on confidence, discipline, and leadership, students excel both on and off the stage.
Performances
Step into the spotlight with Piedmont School of Music & Dance. Join us for regular performances such as our annual Student Dance and Music Recitals or our original production of The Nutcracker.
Dance Fundamentals Ages 5 To 15
Building a Strong Foundation
In the Piedmont School of Music & Dance's Fundamentals program, new dancers ages 5 to 15 learn the dance technique, terminology, and skills that provide a strong foundation for future learning. Classes are a combination of ballet, tap, and jazz. Click below to get started with a two-week trial that includes two weeks of group classes!
Ballet
Ballet is the foundation of dance training. Students develop strength, coordination, flexibility, and balance by practicing ballet. All dance styles will refer to ballet technique and terminology. Fundamentals classes devote 50% of their instructional time to ballet training.
Tap and Jazz
The remaining class time is divided between tap and jazz dance. In tap classes, students develop rhythm and precision as they learn to move their feet to the beat. Jazz dance training helps students build expression and artistry in their movements.
Youth Dance Levels 2 to 5
Beg/Int to Int/Adv Training
After mastering the fundamentals of dance, youth continue to develop their skills and have additional training opportunities as they progress through higher level classes. New students with previous dance experience may also be accepted to more advanced level classes after being evaluated by an instructor.
Leadership
Youth accepted to a Level 2 or above program are also considered part of the Piedmont Dance leadership team, charged with supporting the positive, character-building community we've worked so hard to build at the studio.
Level 2
Level 2 students add additional skills and training to the foundation established in their fundamentals class. Classes meet twice a week and are a combination of advanced beginner ballet, tap, and jazz.
Level 3
At the Level 3 or late beginner stage, students devote additional time to each style, having the opportunity to enroll in up to 4 different classes in a program devoted to training in ballet, jazz, and more. Students at this level also become eligible to participate in Piedmont Dance Theatre's The Nutcracker and Piedmont's Performing Company.
Levels 4 and 5
Intermediate and Int/Advanced dancers at Levels 4 and 5 become more focused on their ballet training, still have the options to add additional technique, jazz, and contemporary classes and begin developing the strength for advanced ballet technique in pre-pointe or pointe classes. Level 4 and 5 dancers may also be invited to dance with Piedmont's Performing Company and receive additional leadership experience by assisting with pre-dance or fundamentals classes.
Pre Dance Ages 2 to 4
Nurturing a Love of Dance
Preschoolers love dancing with Piedmont School of Music & Dance! Pre Dance classes combine ballet and tap technique in fun, age-appropriate classes that introduce our youngest dancers to dance basics and let them express their natural love of movement. Click below to get started with a two-week trial of classes!
Ages 2 and 3
2 and 3 year old students dance in a once-a-week, parent-assisted class that uses props, games, and music to teach coordination, counting, dance and pre-acrobatic skills while focusing on important classroom behaviors like listening to the teacher, following directions, and taking turns!
Ages 3 to 4
When ready to take class independently, 3 to 4 year-old dancers continue to practice their ballet and tap basics and begin learning simple choreography as they prepare for their first performances with Piedmont School of Music & Dance in the annual student recital.
Pre Professional Division
Preparing for a Future in Dance
Whether your dancer is aiming for a professional career, a college major in dance, Broadway, or dance team, Piedmont’s Pre-Professional Division provides a comprehensive curriculum and abundant performance opportunities, including The Nutcracker and Performing Company.
Dancers train up to 15+ hours per week, focusing on ballet, pointe, contemporary, jazz, conditioning, hip hop, and more, ensuring they are well-prepared for any dance path they choose.
Alumni Success
Piedmont alumni have achieved remarkable success in the dance world. They've performed with prestigious companies like Boston Ballet and Hubbard Street Dance Chicago and have made their mark on Broadway in shows like Wicked. Our graduates have also attended top college dance programs, including The Juilliard School, USC's Glorya Kaufman School of Dance, and Boston Conservatory.
Click below for a complete list of alumni affiliations.