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Find Your Style. Build Your Confidence.
AGES 7–11
Dancers ages 7–11 are ready to explore individual dance styles, strengthen their technique, and discover what makes them feel most confident.
At Imagery in Motion Dance, students can choose from ballet, jazz, hip hop, contemporary, and musical theatre classes in a positive environment that encourages growth, creativity, and fun.
Ready to Explore More
Individual Classes for Growing Dancers
Ages 7–11 are at the ideal stage to transition from general combination classes into specialized training. By focusing on individual dance genres, students gain the time needed to refine their technique, rhythm, and artistic confidence. This direct approach allows every dancer to build a personalized path that matches their unique talents and creative goals.
DISCOVER YOUR PASSION
Class Styles
Classical Ballet
Build a Strong Foundation
Ballet develops posture, placement, balance, strength, flexibility, coordination, and control. Dancers learn ballet terminology, barre exercises, center work, jumps, turns, and graceful movement while building the technical foundation that supports every other dance style.
Dancers will work on:
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Ballet positions
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Terminology
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Relevés and balances
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Port de bras
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Flexibility
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Jumps and traveling steps
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Musicality
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Posture and alignment
Hip Hop
Rhythm, Style, and Confidence
Hip hop is a high-energy class that helps dancers develop rhythm, coordination, musicality, confidence, and personal style. Classes feature age-appropriate movement and choreography in an encouraging environment where dancers can be expressive and have fun.
Dancers will work on:
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Grooves and rhythm
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Musicality
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Coordination
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Footwork
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Isolations
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Body control
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Freestyle and expression
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Choreography retention
Musical Theatre
Dance, Character, and Storytelling
Musical theatre combines dance, acting, expression, and stage presence. Dancers learn to bring characters and stories to life through movement while building confidence, performance quality, and personality.
Dancers will work on:
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Character development
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Facial expression
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Storytelling
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Jazz-based movement
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Stage presence
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Musicality
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Performance confidence
Jazz
Bold Movement and Big Energy
Jazz classes combine strong technique with energetic movement, musicality, style, and performance. Dancers work on kicks, turns, jumps, leaps, across-the-floor progressions, and combinations while learning to move with confidence and intention.
Dancers will work on:
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Jazz technique
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Leaps and turns
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Kicks and extensions
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Flexibility
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Coordination
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Musicality
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Performance quality
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Clean, confident movement
Contemporary
Creativity Through Movement
Contemporary blends technique, musicality, emotion, and creative movement. Dancers explore floor work, transitions, improvisation, storytelling, and expressive choreography while developing strength, control, and confidence.
Dancers will work on:
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Fluid transitions
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Floor work
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Musical interpretation
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Improvisation
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Strength and control
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Expression
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Storytelling through movement
Acro
Strength, Balance, and Tumbling
Acro combines classical dance technique with acrobatic elements and tumbling. Dancers build incredible core strength, flexibility, and control while learning floor-based skills that are seamlessly integrated into dance choreography.
Dancers will work on:
• Core strength and conditioning
• Flexibility training
• Balance skills
• Tumbling progressions
• Limb coordination
• Body control and safety
• Acro-to-dance transitions
Build Your Own Dance Journey
One Style or Several—There Is a Place for Every Dancer. Some dancers fall in love with one class. Others want to try everything. A dancer may choose:
- Ballet for technique and strength
- Jazz for energy and performance
- Hip hop for rhythm and style
- Contemporary for creativity and expression
- Musical theatre for character and stage presence
- Acro for strength and flexibility
Taking more than one style helps dancers become more versatile, but every family can choose the schedule that works best for them.
What Dancers Gain
Stronger Technique
Students develop coordination, control, alignment, balance, and body awareness.
Confidence
Dancers learn to take healthy risks, perform with purpose, and trust their abilities.
Creativity
Each style gives dancers new ways to express ideas, emotions, and personality.
Responsibility
Students practice listening, preparation, focus, teamwork, and retaining corrections.
Friendships
Classes create opportunities to connect, encourage others, and feel part of the IMD community.
Performance Skills
Dancers learn choreography, musicality, stage presence, and how to communicate with an audience.
1) Warm-Up
Prepare the body and focus the mind.
4) Across the Floor
Apply technique while traveling through space.
A Class with Purpose
What to Expect
Each class is structured to help dancers grow safely and confidently.
2) Strength and Flexibility
Build the support behind strong movement.
5) Combination
Learn choreography, musicality, and performance quality.
3) Technique
Practice age-appropriate skills and progressions.
6) Celebrate Progress
Receive encouragement, corrections, and clear goals for continued growth.
Which Class Is Right for My Dancer?
Loves graceful movement and details?
Try Ballet.
Loves big energy and performing?
Try Jazz.
Loves rhythm, music, and personal style?
Try Hip Hop.
Loves emotion and creative movement?
Try Contemporary.
Loves acting, characters, and the stage?
Try Musical Theatre.
Many dancers enjoy combining two or more styles for a well-rounded experience.
Youth Dress Code
We ask all dancers and parents to follow these attire guidelines to ensure a safe, professional, and focused learning environment for everyone.
Ballet
- Black leotard, pink transition tights
- Hair in a neat, secure bun
- Pink canvas split sole ballet shoes
Jazz
- Leotard or form-fitting top with leggings or bike shorts
- Hair pulled back securely
- Tan jazz shoes
Hip Hop
- Loose, comfortable athletic wear (sweatpants, tees)
- Hair off the face
- Clean, studio-only sneakers
Contemporary
- Form-fitting dancewear or layers
- Bare feet or half-sole turners
- Hair tied back as needed
Drill Technique
- Bike shorts or leggings, fitted dance top
- Tan jazz shoes
- Hair in a secure ponytail
Musical Theatre
- Leotard/leggings or comfortable form fitted activewear
- Tan jazz shoes
- Hair off the face
Boys Dress Code
- Form-fitting t-shirt or tank, athletic shorts or pants (no jeans)
- Clean sneakers for hip hop
- Black jazz shoes for jazz and musical theatre
- Black ballet shoes
- Hair neat and off the face
Acro
- Leotard/leggings or comfortable form fitted activewear
- Hair off the face
Performance Opportunities
Our Youth Dancers (Ages 7-11yrs) have the exciting opportunity to shine on stage twice during the dance season! These performances are designed to build confidence, celebrate each dancer's growth, and create lasting memories for the whole family.
Winter Showcase
Our Winter Showcase in December is a heartwarming celebration where dancers debut their progress from the first half of the year. This joyful, relaxed performance gives your child a wonderful chance to build self-assurance on stage while experiencing the magic of performing for a supportive community.
Spring Showcase
The Spring Showcase (May) is our end-of-season celebration! Dancers will perform a choreographed routine for family and friends, showcasing the technique, confidence, and skills they've developed throughout the year. It's a wonderful way to celebrate their accomplishments and love of dance.
Every Performance Helps Dancers Grow
Our showcases are about much more than learning choreography. They help dancers develop:
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Confidence on stage
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Performance skills and stage presence
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Teamwork and cooperation
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Listening and following directions
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Responsibility and commitment
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Pride in their accomplishments
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Lasting memories with family and friends
At Imagery in Motion Dance, we believe every child deserves the chance to experience the excitement of performing. Our showcases are positive, encouraging, and designed to help each dancer leave the stage feeling proud, successful, and excited to dance again.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does my dancer need experience?
No. We offer classes for dancers with different levels of experience, including beginners.
Can my dancer take more than one style?
Absolutely. Many students enjoy combining styles such as ballet and jazz or hip hop and musical theatre.
Is ballet required?
Ballet may not be required for every recreational dancer, but it is strongly encouraged because it supports technique, strength, alignment, and control in other styles.
What should my dancer wear?
Attire requirements depend on the specific style. Review the guidance next to the class style.
Can dancers move into competitive programs later?
Certainly. Our recreational tracks provide a great technical foundation for students aiming for IMDC, IMD Elite, or the Pro Track. For those targeting spring auditions for our competitive teams, we recommend a diverse schedule of ballet, jazz, musical theatre, and hip hop to ensure full artistic versatility.
Let Them Discover What They Love.
Ages 7–11 are the perfect time to explore new styles, build confidence, and create a strong foundation for future growth.
Need help choosing classes? Contact the IMD office and we will be happy to guide you.
