recreation dance program
With two locations in Bountiful and Farmington, and a variety of FUN dance classes in Jazz, Tap, Ballet, Contemporary, Hip Hop, Tumbling and More we are confident Dance Impressions has a little bit of something for everyone! We understand that age and experience are two of the most important factors in determining class placement and skill-level. As a result, our classes are specifically catered to fulfill the wants and needs of any age or experience-level.
class descriptions
Please Note: Class offerings may vary from what is listed below, depending on interest.
Please refer to classes listed HERE for the most up-to-date class options for the dance year!
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1 x per week for 40 minutes
2.5 - 3 Year OldsThis fun class is designed to introduce the youngest of dancers to dance. Dancers must be a minimum of 30 months by September 1. Students will explore musicality, movement and creativity while instilling a love for dance through basic ballet skills. Pink ballet shoes are required for the recitals. When the class is ready, the teacher will instruct you to get black tap shoes.
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Classes meet 1 x per week for 45 minutes
3-6 Year OldsDynamics 1-2 = 3-4 year olds in the 1st year of dance
Dynamics 2-3 = 4 year olds in their 2nd year of dance, 5 year olds in 1st year
A curriculum of classes at different levels as young dancers age and progress in ability up through kindergarten. Elementary tap & ballet principles are at the core and the focus is on the joy of movement. Curriculum levels are standard 1, 2 and 3 with increasing complexity. Black tap and pink ballet shoes required.
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Class meets 1 x per week for 60 minutes
4-6 Year OldsClassics 1-2 = 4-5 yr olds
Classics 2-3 = 5-6 year olds
This fun-filled class provides students interested in learning the classic forms of ballet and tap an opportunity to gain exposure. It offers structure for the more focused dancer and includes ballet. Black tap and pink ballet shoes required.
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Classes meet 1 x per week for 45 or 60 minutes
4-9 Year OldsTumble / Jazz 1: 4-6 year olds
Tumble / Jazz 2: 5-7 year olds
Tumble / Jazz 3: 7-9 year olds
Perfect for those dancers who can’t sit still! This class focuses on basic tumbling and dance skills to develop strength, coordination, movement. It’s a wonderful introduction to a social classroom situation for both boys and girls. No shoes are required for this class.
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Classes meet 1 x per week for 60 or 75 minutes
4 Years Old and OlderLevel 1 = 4-5 year olds
Level 1-2 = 4-5 year olds (must have prior tap experience)
Level 2 = 5-6 year olds (must have prior tap experience)
A fun class focused on three important styles of dance for dancers in Pre K and older. Dancers will learn rhythm, ambidexterity, timing in tap, flexibility, strength and basic tumbling skills. Dancers will also gain a basic technical foundation of ballet and jazz. A great combo class allowing dancers to explore three important genres. Levels progress in complexity. Black tap shoes required.
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Classes meet 1 x per week for 90 minutes
5-8 Year OldsCombo Fun 1 = 5-7 year olds
Combo Fun 2 = 6-8 year olds
Combination classes are a great way for students to experience different types of activity with the main focus on having fun and enjoying dance. Classes are structured in different segments of ballet, jazz, contemporary, hip hop or tumbling skills depending upon age and specified class time. Dancers will be able to explore popular genres leading the industry and work to build the necessary strength and conditioning required for dance success. Dancers wear jazz shoes, foot undeez or bare feet for this class.
classes for younger dancers
classes for dancers ages 6+
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Classes meet 1 x per week for 60 or 75 minutes
6+ Year OldsLevel 3 = 6-9 year olds (must have prior tap experience)
A fun class focused on three important styles of dance for dancers in kindergarten and older. Dancers will learn rhythm, ambidexterity and timing in tap, flexibility, strength and basic tumblings skills. Dancers will also gain a basic technical foundation of ballet and jazz. A great combo class allowing dancers to explore three important genres. Levels progress in complexity. Black tap shoes required.
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Class meets 1 x per week for 45 or 60 minutes
6 Years Old and Older
No shoes are required for these classes.
Younger Dancers: Pair a tumbling class with one of our dance classes and you’ve just cooked up a recipe for fun!
Older Dancers: These fantastic classes help dancer’s develop strength, flexibility and tumbling skills used in dance, cheer and drill team!Tumbling 1 = Ages 6+ for dancers wanting to learn the basics of tumbling while building upper body strength, focusing on proper technique to promote safe, healthy body alignment, and develop- ing ambidexterity and gross motor skills. Class will learn cartwheels, roundoffs, back walkovers and more.
Tumbling 1-2 = Ages 9+. A continuation of Tumbling 1.
Tumbling 2 = Ages 10+. Dancers must have a backbend kick over and both sides of cartwheels at a minimum. This class is for those who have the strength/knowledge to move past the skills of Level 1.
Tumbling 2-3 = Must have prior tumbling experience. Class will work on and refine upper level skills. -
Classes meet 1 x per week for 90 minutes
7-9 Year OldsCombo Fun 3 = 7-9 year olds
Combination classes are a great way for students to experience different types of activity with the main focus on having fun and enjoying dance. Classes are structured in different segments of ballet, jazz, contemporary, hip hop or tumbling skills depending upon age and specified class time. Dancers will be able to explore popular genres leading the industry and work to build the necessary strength and conditioning required for dance success. Dancers wear jazz shoes, foot undeez or bare feet for this class.
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Classes meet 1 x per week for 75 or 90 minutes
9+ Year OldsCombination classes are a great way for students to experience different types of activity with the main focus on having fun and enjoying dance. Classes are structured in different segments of ballet, jazz, contemporary, hip hop or tumbling skills depending upon age and specified class time. Dancers will be able to explore popular genres leading the industry and work to build the necessary strength and conditioning required for dance success. Dancers wear jazz shoes, foot undeez or bare feet for this class.
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Classes meet 1 x per week for 90 minutes
12+ Year OldsCombination classes are a great way for students to experience different types of activity with the main focus on having fun and enjoying dance. Classes are structured in different segments of jazz, hip hop, and contemporary. Dancers will be able to explore popular genres leading the industry and work to build the necessary strength and conditioning required for dance success. Dancers wear jazz shoes, foot undeez or bare feet for this class.
Combo Teen will have optional Spring Recital Participation. -
Classes meet 1 x per week for 60 minutes
6-10+ Year OldsJazz/Hip Hop 1 = 6-8 year olds
Jazz/Hip Hop 1-2 = 7-9 year olds
Jazz/Hip Hop 2 = 8+ year olds
A popular class concept that infuses the funky style of hip hop with the technical side of jazz. Students will learn the fundamentals of each style such as isolations and flexibility. Levels progress and increase in complexity. This class will encourage students to dance outside of the box and bring their own personality to each movement. We pride ourselves on being a family oriented dance studio and go out of our way to find clean age-appropriate music. Light soled sneakers, and jazz shoes or foot undeez are required.
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Classes meet 1 x per week for 60 minutes
8-10 Year Olds and 11+ Year Olds
(depending on studio location)
Train in the fundamentals of technique, jazz, and contemporary. Dancers will learn short combinations and the essentials needed to participate on the jr high dance company, cheer team and/or high school drill teams. Don't miss out on these great classes to get your dancer where they need to be for their future dance goals!
No recital participation for this class. -
Classes meet 1 x per week for 60 minutes
Dancers ages 10+ who may be interested in trying out for their junior high cheer squad.
Learn hip hop combinations, jumps, chants and more; with mock auditions held in the spring. Dancers will learn the necessary material to best prepare for cheer tryouts.
No recital participation for this class. -
Email us here for information on advanced technique or ballet class. We would love to help you find a class that best fits your goals!
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