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Dance classes
Join Us This Fall at Love2Dance!
Love2Dance classes offer a unique blend of fun and fitness designed to build confidence, coordination, and a love for movement at every age and stage. Our Fall Session begins Monday, August 31!
Love2Dance has 3 open enrollment dance sessions per year: Spring, Summer and Fall. The Spring session runs from late January-May with registration in December, the Summer session runs June-August with registration in April and the Fall session is September-January with registration in July. All students are welcome to participate in the performances at the Marin Civic Center, NHS Center for the Arts and/or Petaluma Veteran’s Auditorium in December/January and May.
Jazz
Popular dance style seen in everything from music videos to Broadway musicals. Jazz class will broaden your dance repertoire by incorporating technique such as leaps, kicks, jumps & turns with dynamic and energetic choreography.
Tap
Not only is tap super fun but it helps with rhythm, balance and coordination. Students will learn technique and terminology in the famous dance style using their feet as percussive instruments.
Hip-Hop
Our upbeat and fun Hip-Hop classes focus on conditioning, musicality, high-energy movement and dynamic pop/commercial hip-hop style choreography. Each class will include a warm-up, across the floor grooves, footwork, choreography and freestyle or a dance game. This class will encourage students to have lots of fun, work on their confidence, make new friends and bring their own personality and flair to each movement. The studio plays age-appropriate music from the 90’s through today!
Contemporary Dance
A blend of ballet and modern techniques. Contemporary dance experiments with expressing emotions through movement.
Modern
Modern Dance is a highly expressive style that challenges the structured technique of classical ballet. Our modern class will include improv exercises, across the floor technique and choreography inspired by Graham and Horton.
Lyrical
Lyrical dance is a fusion of ballet and jazz dance techniques. This style of dance challenges dancers to use emotion to interpret the music and express feelings. A lyrical dancer’s movements attempt to show not only the meaning of the music but also tells a story.
Tiny Toes (14 months-2 years)
Our Complimentary “Tiny Toes” Toddler class is the perfect introduction to dance class and will require parent or caregiver interaction. Miss Tara will lead activities with ribbons, scarfs, shakers and poms. We will dance, sing and have fun exploring rhythm and movement! This class is for children under the age of 24 months, two-year-olds should register for Little Feet I/II classes.
Little Feet I/II (Ages 2-3)
Introductory level course that invites children ages 2-3 to explore their love of music and dance through movement exercises, songs and games while increasing awareness of the body through rhythm and creative dance in ballet, jazz and hip hop. Students will dance with items such as ribbons, scarfs, stuffed animals and maracas to increase musicality and fun. Each class will conclude with parachute time, super star or a dance circle. This class includes parent/caregiver participation. Students should wear comfortable fitted clothing or dance outfits with the appropriate dance shoes.
Little Feet III/IV (Ages 3-4)
Introductory level course that invites children ages 3-4 to explore their love of music and dance through movement exercises, songs and games while increasing awareness of the body through rhythm and creative dance. Our Little Feet III/IV dancers are independent and able to do class without a parent/caregiver. Our Little Feet classes combine ballet, jazz and hip hop moves. Students will dance with items such as ribbons, scarfs, stuffed animals and maracas to increase musicality and fun. Each class will conclude with parachute time, super star or a dance circle. Parents may drop off or stay and watch. Students should wear comfortable fitted clothing or dance outfits with the appropriate dance shoes.
Little Feet Classes with Acro (Age 3-4)
Introductory level course that invites children to explore their love of music and dance through ballet or jazz & acrobatics (gymnastics) based movement while increasing awareness of the body. Acro teaches flexibility, balance, strength, muscle control, discipline and concentration. The Little Feet class will be working learn basic ballet/jazz terminology and positions, forward rolls, bridges and handstands. All of these skills will be incorporated into a performance routine. Students must be able to work independently without a parent or caregiver. Parents should drop-off/pick-up.
Toddlers, Preschoolers and Kindergartners
Dance Technique & Performance Skills
This class is specifically for students that are wanting to gain more dance technique by working on different types of leaps, turns, tricks and performance dynamics. This is a non-performing class as its intention is to build stronger, well-rounded dancers.
- Ages 12 + (Beg/Int) Wednesday 6:30-7:25
- Ages 12+ (Int/Adv) Wednesday 6:30-7:25
AcroDance
AcroDance teaches flexibility, balance, strength, muscle control, discipline and concentration. AcroDance I students are learning forward rolls, cartwheels and handstands, AcroDance II will be progressing skills from level I and working on one-handed cartwheels, limbers, walkovers and aerial preps, Acro III/IV dancers have mastered the skills from level I/II and are able to do all of the skills efficiently as they work towards aerials and more advanced skills. AcroDance is a great way to take your dancing to new heights while enhancing your confidence and performance skills.
- Acro I Ages 7+ Friday 4:00-4:55
- Acro II Ages 9+ Friday 5:00-5:55
- Acro III/IV (Non-Performing Fall 2026) (instructor approval) Friday 6:00-7:30
Shooting Stars (Adaptive Needs)
Our caring staff leads dance class for our friends in the community with a focus on hip hop, musicality, fitness and fun. Students will learn different dance combinations and some across the floor technique. Our Shooting Stars Adult class learns a routine to perform on stage!
- Adult 18+: Monday 6:45-7:40
- Kids: Wednesday 6:30-7:15
Ballet, Lyrical, Technique (BLT) Non-Performing
Students will work on strengthening muscles, proper body alignment, turnout, jazz technique, across the floor progressions and lyrical dance. BLT is highly recommended for any dancers looking to improve their overall abilities in ballet, jazz, lyrical and contemporary.
- Ages 12+: Monday 6:45-7:40
Boys Hip-Hop
Boys Dance Too! The benefits of dance training & conditioning will help with agility, speed, footwork, flexibility and coordination in all sports from the dance floor to the field. Miss Tara will get your boys moving and increase their rhythm and confidence in dance.
- Ages 4-6: Friday 4:00-4:55
- Ages 7-9: Friday 5:00-5:55
More Classes
Adult Hip Hop
Friendship, Fun, Camaraderie and a great work out! Join Miss Tara for a fun all-level hip hop dance class with popular dance steps and high-energy movement to old skool jams, upbeat hip-hop, R&B & pop music.
Adult Hip-Hop, Jazz & Contemporary (Non-Performing)
Enjoy a fun and welcoming dance class for adults of all experience levels. Learn hip-hop, jazz, and contemporary through warm-ups, technique, and easy-to-follow choreography. Build confidence, coordination, and fitness while expressing yourself through movement. No performances or recital commitment required. Just come ready to dance, have fun, and grow at your own pace.
- Fall 2026 Adult 18+: Monday 7:45-8:45
Adult Jazz
Popular dance style seen in everything from music videos to Broadway musicals. Jazz class will broaden your dance repertoire by incorporating technique such as leaps, kicks, jumps & turns with dynamic and energetic choreography. Class includes deep stretch for flexibility, warm up with dance cardio, across the floor progressions and jazz choreography.
Adult Tap
Not only is tap super fun but it helps with rhythm, timing, balance and coordination. Students will learn technique and terminology in the famous dance style using their feet as percussive instruments and learn tap choreography.
Adult Classes
