Storm Dance Alliance offers a wide variety of dance classes and
styles that are guaranteed to get you moving. No matter what your
age, your skill level or whether you have danced before or not, we
have a class to help get you started. Storm Dance Alliance has been
voted a Top 10 dance studio in the midwest. Our teachers and our
curriculum will establish a strong dance foundation and build your
confidence to help you achieve your goals.
Pre-School Classes
Classes are for toddlers and pre-school dancers ages 18 months
to 4 years old. All classes are 30 minutes in length (unless
otherwise noted) and dancers come to class independently
(without parents). Classes meet once per week. Choose 1.
Bitty Ballet
Ages 2-4
Bitty Ballet allows dancers to explore the world of dance.
Plie, Chasse, Arabesque, & more!
Bitty Ballet with Tumbling
Ages 2-4
Bitty Ballet allows dancers to explore the world of dance.
Plie, Chasse, Arabesque, & more! Our tiniest acrobats
can look forward to learning many new ways to move their
bodies as we focus on balance, coordination, flexibility,
limbering, and, of course, tumbling!
Princess Ballet
Ages 3-4
Ready to explore ballet at a more advanced level, all
through a magical experience filled with imagination &
education!
Tap n Tumble
Ages 2.5-4
A fantastic class for little ones who would like to explore
the world of tap dance as well as basic tumbling!
Hip Hop Tots
Ages 3-4
Sassy little ones will explore this fun and popular style of
dance! Class will have them moving and grooving to fun and
upbeat music!
Tiny Pom & Cheer
Ages 3-4
Dancing with poms, learning cheers, and tumbling your way to
fun and team spirit. This class establishes the basic
foundation of cheering and team dance.
Mini Musicians
Ages 2.5-4
This class will introduce our youngest musicians to the
world of music. Kids will learn through fun, songs, games
and movement. We will sing, play instruments, and more.
Petite Classes
Classes are for petite dancers ages 4.5 to under 7 years old.
All classes are 45 minutes in length.
Ballet & Tap Combo
Watch as your child begins to master the fundamentals of
ballet,while also exploring the rhythm of Tap!
Jazz & Hip Hop Combo
Ready to explore ballet at a more advanced level, all
through a magical experience filled with imagination &
education!
Tiny Divas & Lil Boyz Hip Hop
Explore this popular and fun style of dance that will have
your little ones moving and grooving to fun, upbeat music
they’re sure to love!
Power Pom & Cheer
Dancing with poms, learning cheers, and tumbling your way to
fun and team spirit. This class establishes the basic
foundation of cheering and team dance.
Lights, Camera, ACT!
45 minutes
This is an Acting and Musical Theatre Dance Class for the
aspiring actor or actress! We will combine acting techniques
and improv with learning dance technique and musical
routines! Class will include singing, dancing and acting for
our up and coming TRIPLE THREATS!
Petite Lyrical/Contemporary
Petite Power Technique ONLY
Petite Power Acrobatics
Junior Beginning Level Instructional
Junior Beginning level classes are for beginning dancers with
limited or no previous dance experience.
Ballet
Ages 7-10
60 minutes
Class will focus on basic ballet technique, proper body
alignment, French terminology and musicality.
Jazz
Ages 7-10
60 minutes
Students will focus on learning proper dance technique such
as isolations of the body and performance quality. Class has
various styles of jazz such as Broadway, Street and
Contemporary to help develop a well-rounded dancer.
Musical Theatre Jazz
Ages 6-10
45 minutes
Class will focus on learning proper dance technique while
exploring the various dance styles used in Broadway shows.
Emphasis will also be placed on learning performance skills
such as connecting with the audience and telling a story
through dance and facial expressions.
Hip Hop
Ages 6-10
45 minutes
Hip Hop classes combine street dance with funk and jazz,
similar to what you would see on TV. Students will learn the
importance of isolations and dynamics to execute
pop-and-lock movements.
Tap
Ages 5-9
45 minutes
Tap is a style involving rhythm, dynamics, and varying
sounds. Tappers will have a graduated warm-up to loosen
their ankles and knees for proper execution of skills,
across the floor progressions and have center floor work to
learn new skills.
Lyrical/Contemporary
Ages 6-10
45 minutes
Lyrical is a style of dance that uses the emotion and mood
of the music to elicit movements. Students have a warm up
focusing in core strength, flexibility, and movement of the
back. The class includes progressions & center
combinations.
Acrobatics
Ages 6-10
45 minutes
Acro teaches strength, flexibility, and tumbling. Gymnastics
skills include but are not limited to walkovers, limbers,
handsprings, cartwheels/round offs, handstands, and more.
Boyz Hip Hop with Breakdancing
Ages 6-10
45 minutes
A greater emphasis is put on hip hop tricks like break poses
and choreography will be a balance of teacher created
movement and popular dances. This class is only for boys, so
your son will never feel surrounded by pink tutus!
Junior Intermediate Level Instructional
Junior intermediate level classes are for dancers that have
taken at least one year of beginning level classes or with
previous dance experience.
Ballet I & II
Ages 8-12
60 minutes
Class will focus on basic ballet technique, proper body
alignment, French terminology and musicality.
Jazz
Ages 7-10
60 minutes
Students will focus on learning proper dance technique such
as isolations of the body and performance quality. Class has
various styles of jazz such as Broadway, Street and
Contemporary to help develop a well-rounded dancer.
Hip Hop
Ages 9-12
60 minutes
Hip Hop classes combine street dance with funk and jazz,
similar to what you would see on TV. Students will learn the
importance of isolations and dynamics to execute
pop-and-lock movements.
Tap I & II
Ages 9-14
45 minutes
Tap is a style involving rhythm, dynamics, and varying
sounds. Tappers will have a graduated warm-up to loosen
their ankles and knees for proper execution of skills,
across the floor progressions and have center floor work to
learn new skills.
Lyrical/Contemporary
Ages 8-12
60 minutes
Lyrical is a style of dance that uses the emotion and mood
of the music to elicit movements. Students have a warm up
focusing in core strength, flexibility, and movement of the
back. The class includes progressions & center
combinations.
Acrobatics
Ages 8-12
45 minutes
Acro teaches strength, flexibility, and tumbling. Gymnastics
skills include but are not limited to walkovers, limbers,
handsprings, cartwheels/round offs, handstands, and more.
Advanced Level Instructional
Pre-Teen and Teen Advanced level classes are for dancers that
have taken at least 3-4 years of Beginning and Intermediate
level classes or with other previous dance experience.
Ballet
60 minutes
Class will focus on basic ballet technique, proper body
alignment, French terminology and musicality.
Jazz
60 minutes
Students will focus on learning proper dance technique such
as isolations of the body and performance quality. Class has
various styles of jazz such as Broadway, Street and
Contemporary to help develop a well-rounded dancer.
Hip Hop
45 or 60 minutes
Hip Hop classes combine street dance with funk and jazz,
similar to what you would see on TV. Students will learn the
importance of isolations and dynamics to execute
pop-and-lock movements.
Tap
60 minutes
Tap is a style involving rhythm, dynamics, and varying
sounds. Tappers will have a graduated warmup to loosen their
ankles and knees for proper execution of skills, across the
floor progressions and have center floor work to learn new
skills.
Lyrical/Contemporary
60 minutes
Lyrical is a style of dance that uses the emotion and mood
of the music to elicit movements. The class includes
progressions & center combinations.
Acrobatics
Ages 8-12
45 minutes
Acro teaches strength, flexibility, and tumbling. Gymnastics
skills include but are not limited to walkovers, limbers,
handsprings, cartwheels/round offs, handstands, and more.
Pre-Professional/Company Classes
Pre-Professional and Company Level classes are designed for
our most advanced students as well as our company dancers.
Students must get instructor / studio permission to register
for these classes.
Ballet
90 minutes
Class will focus on basic ballet technique, proper body
alignment, French terminology and musicality. You choose
how many times a week you would like to attend. Only one
class a week will participate in the recital.
Jazz
75 minutes
Students will focus on learning proper dance technique
such as isolations of the body and performance quality.
Hip Hop
60 minutes
Hip Hop classes combine street dance with funk and jazz,
similar to what you would see on TV. Students will learn
the importance of isolations and dynamics to execute
pop-and-lock movements.
Lyrical/Contemporary
75 minutes
Lyrical is a style of dance that uses the emotion and mood
of the music to elicit movements. Students have a warm up
focusing in core strength, flexibility, and movement of
the back. The class includes progressions & center
combinations.
Pointe Classes
Sur la pointe work is a very serious step in ballet
training. Students are expected to be very dedicated and
disciplined. All students enrolled in pointe must also be
enrolled in ballet at least once a week at Storm Dance
Alliance. Or have a note signed by an accredited teacher
stating that you take ballet class at another studio.
Pre-Pointe
Ages 8-14
30 minutes
Class focuses on a foot strength-building program designed
for pointe readiness. To decrease possible risk of injury,
the following pointe class will be introduced only to the
girls who show adequate physical strength, accurate
technique and necessary mental awareness for such a
challenging endeavor.
Beginning
Ages 11-18
30 minutes
Class will focus on Relevé exercises will be introduced in
order to make the transition into pointe shoes a smooth
one. Students will learn and practice pointe barre work
with emphasis on individual’s correct foot and body
alignment as well as study of the proper techniques for
the execution of steps.
Intermediate I
Ages 11-18
30 minutes
Class is recommended for experienced students that have
completed 1 or more years of pointe work. Class is
designed to help systematically increase security and
control in order to develop important for a classical
dancer quality of lightness and artistry.
Intermediate II
Ages 11-18
45 minutes
Class is recommended for experienced students that have
completed 2 or more years of pointe work. The technique at
this level is very fast and very demanding, and students
must have acquired proper strength and ability to safely
participate in this class.
Advanced
Ages 12-18
45 minutes
Our Advanced Pointe classes are recommended for
experienced students that have completed 3 or more years
of pointe work. For experienced dancers, pointe technique
is an essential skill in classical training. Advanced
pointe students will also learn and analyze classical
pointe variations from famous ballet repertoire.
Techniques & Pilates Classes
Classes focus on dance technique and are not a part of our
annual recital.
Turns, Leaps and Tricks
Ages 7-14
30 minutes
This is a wonderful addition to your class schedule for
dancers looking to get the edge on the latest (and the
traditional) tricks in dance. Pirouettes, fouettes, needle
turns, and more!
Stretch & Technique
Ages 12+
90 minutes
Looking to improve the technical portion of your dancing?
This class focuses on strength, flexibility, and of
course, technique! Leaps, turns, jumps, etc. No
choreography is taught in this class. The results are
amazing!
Mat Pilates
Ages 18 and under
60 minutes
The foundation of the Pilates system consists of floor
(mat) and small props (magic circle, weights, foam roller,
therabands, balls etc.). In these classes you will learn
to coordinate your breath, body and mind while moving
fluidly through a sequence of exercises. Pilates mat work
is a great way to challenge your body with gravity and
controlled movements.
Dance Team Prep & Technique Classes
Dance Team classes help dancers work on those specific
skills and tricks required to try-out for Dance Team.
Classes will be designed to help each dancer identify and
work on specific techniques and skills needed to improve
their understanding and performance of these specific moves.
Ballet and Turns, Leaps & Tricks
Ages 13-18
60 minutes
Technique & Audition Prep
Ages 13-18
60 minutes
Fitness & Adult Classes
Our adult classes focus on exercise, health, fun and meeting
new friends! Classes are for all levels.
My Doll & Me - Kids Yoga!
45 minutes
Hip Hop & Cardio
Ages 18+
45 minutes
Whether you’re looking to pick up a few moves, get some
exercise, meet new people or just have a lot of fun, we’ve
got it all here for you! Each class starts with a warm-up
full of freestyling, stretching and conditioning
guaranteed to get your heart pounding. Then we move into
choreography set to today‘s grooveworthy jams which
combines old and new school Hip Hop.
Mat Pilates
Ages 18+
60 minutes
The foundation of the Pilates system consists of floor
(mat) and small props (magic circle, weights, foam roller,
therabands, balls etc.). In these classes you will learn
to coordinate your breath, body and mind while moving
fluidly through a sequence of exercises. Pilates mat work
is a great way to challenge your body with gravity and
controlled movements.
Acting & Music Classes
Classes are for tiny toddlers and pre-school dancer’s ages 18
months to 4 years old. All classes are 30 minutes in length
(unless otherwise noted) and dancers come to class
independently (without parents). Classes meet once per week.
Bitty Ballet
Ages 18-36 months
Bitty Ballet allows dancers to explore the world of dance.
Plie, Chasse, Arabesque, & more!
Princess Ballet
Ages 3-4
Ready to explore ballet at a more advanced level, all
through a magical experience filled with imagination &
education!
Hip Hop Tots
Ages 3-4
Sassy little ones will explore this fun and popular style of
dance! Class will have them moving and grooving to fun and
upbeat music!
Tap n Tumble
Ages 2.5-4
A fantastic class for little ones who would like to explore
the world of tap dance as well as basic tumbling!
Lights, Camera, Dance
Ages 3-5
45 minutes
This is an Acting and Musical Theatre Dance Class for the
aspiring actor or actress! We will combine acting techniques
and improv with learning dance technique and musical
routines! Class will include singing, dancing and acting for
our up and coming TRIPLE THREATS!