Dance Class Studio has been serving our community for over 12 years as the exclusive dance educators selected by the Carmel Clay Parks and Recreation. As this premiere dance studio, our classes offered at the beautiful Monon Community Center are focused to engage students and introduce the world of dance as a joyful fun activity. Our dance room is located on the second floor in the West building and has wood sprung floors, full-length mirrors, adjustable ballet barres, a closed-circuit tv viewing system so guests are always welcome to watch class from the very comfortable waiting area. All this is located adjacent to the adult work out area and indoor track and just above the child care center which is located on the first floor.
With over 20 years of teaching experience, the director of the DCS has worked alongside DCS staff to develop a proven curriculum that is perfect for children. For many little ones, our classes may be one of their first experiences away from parents listening to another adult/teacher. Our structured classes work on listening skills, teamwork, taking turns, encouragement, confidence, lots of fun with themes, imagination, and of course dance skills!
The classes at the Monon Community Center are a perfect way to “try” dance, especially at an age when your child may be trying a lot of different activities. The program is designed so that children may register for the same class multiple times and continue to advance their skills. Our sessions are short and there is no registration fee. Your child only needs to be dressed correctly (for safety) and we will do the rest! Once they have advanced out of these classes, our teachers will be happy to direct you to an appropriate class at our main Dance Class Studio location in Carmel just minutes away at 154 Medical Drive off of Rangeline Road.
Beautiful Ballerina This is a sweet class with lots of creative movement. Teachers always use correct terminology while teaching beginning ballet. Lots of imagination and fun themes are used.
Dress: Leotard and tights. Shoes: classic leather ballet shoes. For safety, please no cloth slippers or bedroom slippers as they are too slick on the wood floor.
Petite Dancer Highly recommended! This 45-minute class begins with tap and ends with creative movement/ballet. Children work on large motor skills, rhythm, counting, balance, learning right and left sides, and musicality.
Dress: Leotard and tights. Shoes: classic leather ballet shoes. For safety, please no cloth slippers or bedroom slippers as they are too slick on the wood floor. Tap shoes (any color), for little ones, buckles or velcro are best instead of ribbons that come untied during class.
Hippity Hop This class will help burn off lots of energy and get them moving to the beat of the music. They will be jumping, clapping, hopping and bopping in this jazzy class. Tennis shoes and comfy clothes are all that is needed. Please have long hair secured in a ponytail for safety.
Combo This is the age next level of Petite Dancer. Combines basic ballet and tap.
Hip Hop Pop This class introduces basic jazz dance and hip-hop moves.
During the fall and winter, we offer both the Beautiful Ballerina and Petite Dancer classes with the option to participate in the end of the session recital. The show is usually held on a Sunday the last week of classes at 6:00 in the East Building at the Monon Community Center of the Stage.
The $30.00 fee will pay for the rental of the costume for the show, a pair of tights for you to keep, admission for as many guests as you would like to bring, and a certificate of achievement for your dancer. You must register for the Recital Class to participate.