What class is right for me?

LPD offers classes for dancers aged 3+. From beginners to advanced dancers we have options for all. We are committed to finding the best fit for you and are happy to offer a free consultation for new students.

LPD believes in community building and storytelling through dance. We believe that each individual learns differently and that getting the best out of each student requires a variety of methods and techniques. Our pedagogy centers on creativity, musicality, and self-expression, informed by body alignment and kinetic facility. We offer an educated approach to traditional dance techniques and practices with an aim to make dance inclusive to all.

Wee Dance (ages 3-5)

Our Wee Dance classes are for preschool-age children age 3-5. These classes use a creative approach to share the joy of dance with your little ones. The curriculum emphasizes classroom etiquette, gross motor skills, basic dance technique, and creative movement! We aim to develop children's creativity and bring out their self-expression through music and movement. Our instructors are lively, experienced teachers with an early childhood emphasis in every aspect of the class.

Wee Dance Classes run from September-June and culminate in an end-of-year recital.

New to dance? Check out our information for new dance families link below.

Dance Program (ages 5-Adult)

LPD’s dance classes are designed for students ages 5+ with an emphasis on learning the foundation of dance technique and performance. We welcome beginners as well as those with previous dance experience. Our instructors are experienced teachers who have extensive training and a commitment to creating a supportive and encouraging atmosphere. Dancers may take one or as many classes as they desire each week. All students are invited to participate in our annual recital at Holy Heart Theatre in May. The recital is professionally produced and is a wonderful experience for dancers and dance families alike.

Dance styles available: Wee Dance, 5-7 Combo Class, Ballet, Pointe, Jazz, Tap, Modern, Latin Jazz, Musical Theatre, Hip Hop and Body Conditioning.

Competition Program (ages 7-18)

Being on our dance team is a wonderful opportunity to develop technical dance skills while making great friends and building confidence. Our competition team experiences the joy of performing at regional dance competition events and working together with their team to learn and grow as dancers. This is a full-year commitment, September through June, and requires regular attendance in classes and rehearsals.

We welcome new dancers into our competitive program each year. Dancers must be enrolled in a minimum of three dance program classes to qualify for LPD’s competition team.

6-Week Beginner Sessions for Adults

We offer classes for adults that run September-June in our dance program. But, for those seeking less commitment LPD offers 6-Week Beginner Sessions for adults throughout the year.

Styles of Dance

Wee Dance (ages 3-5)

Our Wee Dance classes are for preschool-age children age 3-5. These classes use a creative approach to share the joy of dance with your little ones. The curriculum emphasizes classroom etiquette, gross motor skills, basic dance technique, and creative movement! We aim to develop children's creativity and bring out their self-expression through music and movement.

5-7 Ballet & Tap Combo Class (kindergarten, grade 1, grade 2)

This 45-minute class contains ballet, tap and creative movement. It is a bridge between Wee Dance and our regular, genre-specific, classes. Students will gain an introduction to traditional ballet technique and vocabulary. Tap will combine the study of rhythm, precision and fluidity of movement. Creative movement will include simple isolations, turns, jumps and leaps.

Ballet (ages 7+)

The syllabus is based on a progression of exercises preparing the body and mind for technique that develops good placement, proper breathing, coordination, strength, grace, and musicality.

Pointe and Pre-pointe (ages 10+)

Pointe work is an aspect of classical ballet technique where a dancer supports their full body weight on fully extended feet in pointe shoes. In order to do pointe work dancers must demonstrate excellent ballet technique, strength, discipline, maturity, and a knowledge of one’s body. In a recreational dance school setting pointe work should be challenge, but it should not be painful.

Some students take to pointe work with ease, other struggle. Some do not have the natural facility, foot structure, and/ or ankle strength to “go on pointe” safely. Therefore pointe shoes are recommended on a case by case basis.

Ballet Tech (ages 10+)

Ballet Tech dives into the intricacies of ballet technique, proper placement, and alignment.

Jazz (ages 7+)

If you love popular and classic music, stylized and energetic movement, then jazz dance is for you. All styles of classical, ethnic, and contemporary jazz music are used to express the variety of jazz dance styles enjoyed by both dancers and audiences today. Jazz is a technical class that develops skill, performance and musicality.

Latin Jazz (ages 10+)

Latin Jazz dance combines movements and rhythms of merengue, salsa, mambo, lambada or samba with traditional jazz dance technique.

Tap (ages 7+)

Tap dance is a musical art form and a fun-filled way to develop rhythm, coordination and balance. From the classic style of Broadway to contemporary rhythms, tap is a challenge, a workout, and even more fun.

Modern (ages 10+)

Modern dance is a highly expressive style of dance that challenges the structured dance technique of classical ballet. Its focus is expression, rather than following a rigid set of postures or technical positions that ballet dancers are trained in. Modern dance movements are considered freeform and fluid, and are often inspired by other dance styles—like African dance, ballet, and folk dance. Though modern dance technique is considered more relaxed and natural than ballet, it can require considerable core work and strength.

Musical Theatre (ages 10+)

This class is a great place to learn, grow, and develop self-confidence in musical theatre skills. Singing, dancing, acting are the cornerstones of all great musical productions. This class will expand upon skills in every area with a focus on theatrical dancing.

Body Conditioning (ages 10+)

Body conditioning exercises target your whole body, using different muscles to strengthen and stabilize the body. They may combine several types of exercise, such as flexibility, strength, and resistance training.

Age groupings

Wee Dance- ages 3-5

5-7 Ballet & Tap Combo Class- dancers in kindergarten, grade one, grade two

Level 1- dancers in grades three, four

Level 2- dancers in grades four, five, six

Level 3- dancers in grades six, seven, eight, nine

Intermediate - dancers in grades ten, eleven, twelve

Adult- dancers 18+

*Competition Program- dancers aged 7-18 on consultation

*Company- by invitation only