Dance Classes for Ages 7–9
Growing skills. Growing confidence. Discovering what they love.
Between seven and nine, dancers are ready for more detailed technique, longer choreography and greater independence in class.
They are also beginning to develop their own interests.
Ascension gives dancers opportunities to explore styles including ballet, jazz, lyrical, hip-hop, tap and musical theatre while continuing to build strong movement foundations.
A PLACE TO DEVELOP
Dancers at this age begin working with:
- more detailed dance vocabulary
- longer choreographic sequences
- musical timing and dynamics
- strength, coordination and control
- spatial awareness
- expression and performance
- remembering and refining material from week to week.
Teachers challenge dancers appropriately while making room for different experience levels, learning styles and paces.
CLASSES
Current 2026–27 Ages 7–9 classes are 45 or 60 minutes, depending on the class.
45-minute class: $59.95/month
60-minute class: $69.95/month
The current schedule includes both 45-minute and 60-minute options.
| Option | Class | Day | Time | Length | Fee |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Semester | Ages 7-9 Jazz/Hip-hop 10:30 am | Sat | 10:30 AM | 45 min | $59.95/month |
| Semester | Ages 7-9 Ballet/Jazz 6:15 pm | Thu | 06:15 PM | 45 min | $59.95/month |
| Semester | Ages 7-9 Ballet/Lyrical 6:30 pm | Tue | 06:30 PM | 60 min | $69.95/month |
| Semester | Ages 7-9 Tap/Musical Theatre 7:30 pm | Tue | 07:30 PM | 60 min | $69.95/month |
| Semester | Ages 7-9 Jazz/Hip-hop 6:00 pm | Wed | 06:00 PM | 60 min | $69.95/month |
| 4-week | Ages 7-9 Jazz/Hip-hop 10:30 am | Sat | 10:30 AM | 45 min | $59.95 |
| 4-week | Ages 7-9 Ballet/Jazz 6:15 pm | Thu | 06:15 PM | 45 min | $59.95 |
| 4-week | Ages 7-9 Ballet/Lyrical 6:30 pm | Tue | 06:30 PM | 60 min | $69.95 |
| 4-week | Ages 7-9 Tap/Musical Theatre 7:30 pm | Tue | 07:30 PM | 60 min | $69.95 |
| 4-week | Ages 7-9 Jazz/Hip-hop 6:00 pm | Wed | 06:00 PM | 60 min | $69.95 |
| Drop-in | Ages 7-9 Jazz/Hip-hop 10:30 am | Sat | 10:30 AM | 45 min | $15/class |
| Drop-in | Ages 7-9 Ballet/Jazz 6:15 pm | Thu | 06:15 PM | 45 min | $15/class |
| Drop-in | Ages 7-9 Ballet/Lyrical 6:30 pm | Tue | 06:30 PM | 60 min | $15/class |
| Drop-in | Ages 7-9 Tap/Musical Theatre 7:30 pm | Tue | 07:30 PM | 60 min | $15/class |
| Drop-in | Ages 7-9 Jazz/Hip-hop 6:00 pm | Wed | 06:00 PM | 60 min | $15/class |
RECREATIONAL DANCERS MATTER HERE
Ages 7–9 is often when children begin noticing differences in experience and ability.
Our goal is to help each dancer move forward from where they are.
Some dancers have several years of experience. Others are walking into their first class.
Teachers build the class so dancers can develop skills, receive feedback and enjoy learning together.
Meaningful instruction, useful feedback and performance opportunities are part of the recreational program.
PERFORMANCE
September–December
Fall classes create choreography for the Holiday Film.
January–May
Winter/spring classes build toward the live Spring Recital.
Dancers who join later in the year are welcome when space and performance timing allow.