Tiny Toes 

Age 2 by September 1, 2026

45 minute class
 

For the youngest dancer, Tiny Toes is a creative introduction to the basic movements of dance. At Palmetto Performing Arts, we believe in fostering creativity from a young age, which is why we offer a Creative Moment class specifically designed for toddlers. In this class, little ones ages 2 and 3 can explore their imaginations in a safe and nurturing environment. Led by our experienced teachers, the Creative Moment class encourages toddlers to express themselves through artistic dancing and storytelling. Through engaging games and interactive exercises, the class aims to develop their cognitive and motor skills, while also promoting social interaction and self-confidence. Our Tiny Toes class ensures that every toddler's unique creativity is embraced and celebrated.

Our Tiny Toes dancers will participate in the Recital at the end of our season. They will get the sweetest costume to show off what they’ve learned.

Class Attire: Any leotard, pink leather ballet shoes (exact style below), and hair pulled off shoulders and away from face. Skirt, tutu, and tights are optional. While tights are optional, we recommend pink footed or transitional tights to help with the comfort of their ballet shoes. Ballet shoes should be one of the following styles:

Shoe Requirements: Bloch brand: “Dansoft”, “Belle”, “Bunny Hop”, “Giselle” or Capezio brand: “Daisy”, “Lily” . Tiny Toes dancers should have leather, full sole shoes in any of the styles listed above.

KinderMoves1

LEVEL 1: Ages 3.5-4.5
Age 3.5 by September 1, 2026

45 minute class
 

KinderMoves2

LEVEL 2: Ages 4.5-5.5  Age 4.5 by September 1, 2026

45 minute class

KinderMoves Mixed

Age 3.5-5.5 by September 1, 2026

45 minute class

KinderMoves1 is an introduction to the basic fundamentals of tap and ballet. Students will participate in a formal class setting. Dancers will perform two dances in the Spring recital to show off their skills! At the KinderMoves level we want our young dancers to understand the importance of discipline by dressing appropriately. (tights and secured hair are required).

We focus on ballet and tap fundamentals, improving their coordination and understanding of dance technique! Each day they will work on tap and ballet in class.

KinderMoves2 will polish up on skills from level one. This class is 45minutes and dancers will perform a tap and a ballet dance in the recital. At the KinderMoves2 level we want our young dancers to understand the importance of discipline by dressing appropriately. (tights and secured hair are required)

Our experienced staff works with the dancers on dancing in different formations and learning how to transition from one place to another within the dance space. We will add on to steps they know from previous years continuing to improve their body awareness, coordination, balance, stretch and dance technique. Class Attire: Ballet Pink or Black leotard, shoes (see below), ballet pink transitional or footed tights are required every class. Hair should in a tight pony tail or pulled off the shoulders and out of the face.  Boys should wear back lace up tap shoes and black leather ballet shoes. Our male dancers can wear any semi-fitted t-shirt or tank with athletic bottoms. 

Ballet shoe requirements for KM1, KM2 and KM Mixed ages: Girls in Pink full sole - Bloch brand: “dansoft”, “Belle”, “Bunny Hop”, “Giselle” or Capezio brand: “Daisy”, “Lily”. Boys - any of the above styles in black in full sole.

Tap shoe requirements for KM1, KM2 and KM Mixed ages: Absolutely no tap shoes with velcro or traditional buckles (snaps or ribbons only) Girls - Black Bloch Brand: “Annie Tyette” or Capezio brand: “Jr Tyette”. Boys in black lace up tap shoes.

Tots In Tutus & Sneakers

Ages 3-5

45min class

We are welcoming a new and fun option for our Pre-school dancers. We will focus on beginning ballet technique for half of the class and then get wild with HIP HOP! Yes, hip hop with little nuggets and we cannot wait. We will learn to count music and have fun as they prepare for two dances In the recital. One ballet piece and one wild and fun hip hop dance!

Class Attire:  Fitted dance tops, leotards, bike-tards, cami-tops, booty shorts, spandex/cotton dance pants or leggings. Really anything goes as long as it’s semi-fitted comfortable.  

Ballet shoe requirements: Girls in Pink full sole - Bloch brand: “dansoft”, “Belle”, “Bunny Hop”, “Giselle” or Capezio brand: “Daisy”, “Lily”. Boys - any of the above styles in black in full sole.

During the dance season, they will dance barefoot, for Recital, they will be required to wear sneakers (any color, etc!)

Primary Combo

Primary Combo: Ages 5-6.5 K-1st grade

1 hour class

Primary combo is a great class for those that have done KinderMoves or new dancers what want to try a few different genres of dance. This class is an hour long and will include tap and ballet each class and twice a month we will add acrobatics to our class. In acro they will work on their strength, stretch, balance and agility.

At the Primary Combo level, we are introducing more advanced skills, as the dancers are older and ready for more balance challenges while showing off their technique! This is a GREAT class for dancers entering K-1st grade and often times dancers will take this class two seasons in a row.

In the recital these dancers will perform a tap dance and a ballet dance in the recital (just one costume fee).

Class Attire: Ballet Pink or Black leotard, shoes (see below), ballet pink transitional tights* are required every class. Hair should in a tight pony tail or pulled off the shoulders and out of the face.  Boys should wear back lace up tap shoes and black leather ballet shoes. Our male dancers can wear any semi-fitted t-shirt or tank with athletic bottoms. *Transitional tights are required so they can pull their feet out of the tights for the acro portion of classes.

Ballet shoe requirements: Girls in Pink full sole - Bloch brand: “Dansoft”, “Belle”, “Bunny Hop”, “Giselle” or Capezio brand: “Daisy”, “Lily”. Boys - any of the above styles in black in full sole.

Tap shoe requirements: Black Tap Shoes. Absolutely no tap shoes with velcro or traditional buckles (snaps or ribbons only). Girls - Bloch Brand: “Annie Tyette” or Capezio brand: “Jr Tyette”. Boys in black lace up tap shoes.

Acro + Jazz

1st-3rd grade

This is a fun high energy class! They will spend half of each class stretching, learning jazz combinations and technique across the floor. The other part of the class will be spend working on acrobatic skills. Dancers at this level are mastering cartwheels, bridges and limbers. Dancers will perform one dance combining all of their skills into one in our Spring Recital.

Class Attire: Fitted dance tops, leotards, bike-tards, cami-tops, booty shorts, spandex/cotton dance pants or leggings. Really anything goes as long as it’s fitted and comfortable. Tights are not required for this class, if you do choose to wear tights, wear “transitional tights”. Hair should be pulled back and out of face each class!

Shoe Requirements: Acro + Jazz class requires no shoes for class or recital

Tap + Acro + Jazz

1st-3rd grade

This fun, high-energy combo class builds confidence and well-rounded dance skills! Dancers will continue developing their tap fundamentals while learning more advanced rhythms and steps. In jazz, they'll focus on stretching, strengthening, and basic dance technique to prepare for jumps, turns, and across-the-floor combinations. Acro emphasizes flexibility, balance, and coordination through skills like bridges, balancing progressions, elbow stands, and cartwheel development, all taught with a focus on safe technique.

Class Attire: Fitted dance tops, leotards, bike-tards, cami-tops, booty shorts, spandex/cotton dance pants or leggings. Really anything goes as long as it’s fitted and comfortable. Tights are not required for this class, if you do choose to wear tights, wear “transitional tights”. Hair should be pulled back and out of face each class!

Shoe Requirements: Acro= no shoes, Jazz= no shoes, Tap= Bloch brand “tap-on” in tan color

Tap + Jazz

2nd-5th grade

This energetic combo class gives dancers the best of both worlds! Students will build tap technique through rhythm, timing, and more advanced footwork while developing jazz skills including stretching, strength, flexibility, jumps, turns, and across-the-floor combinations. Dancers will perform two recital routines one tap and one jazz, with only one costume required for this class. It's a fun way to grow as a versatile dancer while building confidence and performance skills.

Class Attire: Fitted dance tops, leotards, bike-tards, cami-tops, booty shorts, spandex/cotton dance pants or leggings. Really anything goes as long as it’s fitted and comfortable. Tights are not required for this class, if you do choose to wear tights, wear “transitional tights”. Hair should be pulled back and out of face each class!

Shoe Requirements: Tap= Bloch brand “tap-on” in tan color & Jazz= no shoes

Ballet Technique

Ballet Level1: 5K-3rd grade

Ballet Level2: 3rd-5th grade

Company Ballet Technique: 6th grade+

Beginning levels will learn ballet fundamentals and terminology while developing strength, confidence, balance, and flexibility. As our dancers progress into upper levels they will learn concentration and endurance and become proficient in fundamental dance movement and ballet technique. Upper levels are based on faculty placement and dance experience. 

Class Attire: black leotard with NO attached skirt. Black leotards can have cut outs, or accents, but must be predominantly black in color. Pink footed or transitional tights, and hair MUST be in a slicked and secure bun. Hair that isn’t long enough for a bun should be secured and pulled away from the face. Dancers enrolled in ballet1 and ballet2 will perform a ballet piece in the recital. Company ballet technique is strictly a technique class, there will be no performance at the end of the season in the recital.

Shoe Requirements:

Ballet 1- Girls in Pink full sole - Bloch brand: “dansoft”, “Belle”, “Bunny Hop”, “Giselle” or Capezio brand: “Daisy”, “Lily”. Boys - any of the above styles in black in full sole.

Ballet2- all dancers should be in leather or stretch canvas split sole shoes that are pink (or black for boys). It is required that you be fitted at a dance store to ensure you’re getting a shoe that fits your foot! Dancers at this level should be wearing split sole shoes.

Pointe

by invitation only

Because of the risk of injury, students must be physically ready for pointe; therefore, this class is by invitation only. Students must also be registered for two (2) ballet technique class in addition to the Pointe class.

Tap 

Levels 2-5

Acrobatics 

Cheer Pom & Acro

2nd-5th grade

45min class

Hit that high V and make sure those wrists are facing the right way! Bring the spirit and energy for this fun, high-energy class! This combines cheer motions, pom technique, dance, and beginner acro skills. Dancers will build cheer fundamentals, sharpen arm motions, improve coordination and flexibility, and work on acro skills such as bridging, balancing, rolls, and other foundational skills that prepare them for more advanced tricks. Students will perform an exciting pom routine in the recital while building confidence, teamwork, and performance skills.

Class Attire: Dancers should we are fitted attire and any shorts must have built in briefs. Sneakers are required each class and hair pulled back securely.

Hip-Hop

Hip Hop1: 5k-3rd grade

Hip Hop2: 4th-6th grade

Hip Hop3: 6th grade+

This is the perfect class for those energetic dancers who love to move to familiar music! At PPA, we only use age appropriate music and choreography to create a love for dance.

Class Attire: Converse-style/ High Top (any color) for the recital or any sneakers for class. Fitted tank top, fitness top, and athletic shorts with built in briefs are great. Sweatpants and/or leggings are good too! Sneakers are required every class.

Contemporary

3rd-5th grade & 5th-8th grade

Lyrical is a blend of ballet and jazz. Students will learn expressive movements that are often paired with moving music. Classes may include a warm up, improv exercises, progressions and dance technique. Lyrical builds confidence in dancers are they learn to perform while telling a story.  

Contemporary will build from the pervious years and combinations will be more challenging. Contemporary challenges students as they improve their improvisational skills and ability to use the space around them in a new way.  Placement will be based on years of experience and maturity.

Class Attire: Capezio, "Pirouette", or Bloch, "Eclipse" Canvas (Tan). Any leotard, dance bra-top, cami-top, yoga pants, tights or booty shorts. Tights are not required. Hair pulled up and out of face. Absolutely no t-shirts.

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