Recreational Program

AIM's Recreational Program is designed for students who are just starting their dance journey, or for whom dance is one of many extracurricular activities. In these classes, our experienced teachers introduce proper technique in a fun, encouraging environment. Dancers will learn the fundamentals of technique, rhythm and musicality, and performance skills. All classes perform in the year-end Recital. Class placement is based on age and students need no experience. Recreational Program dancers are welcome to take as many or as few classes as they desire.
Mini Trios (Ballet/Tap/Jazz)
Ages 6-8
70 minutes, once per week
​Mini Hip Hop
Ages 6-8
40 minutes, once per week
Youth Ballet
Ages 9-12
40 minutes, once per week
Youth Tap
Ages 9-12
40 minutes, once per week
Youth Jazz
Ages 9-12
40 minutes, once per week
Boys Hip Hop
Ages 8+
40 minutes, once per week
Youth Hip Hop
Ages 9-12
40 minutes, once per week
Teen Modern/ Contemporary
Ages 13+
55 minutes, once per week
Teen Ballet/Jazz Combo
Ages 13+
70 minutes, once per week
Teen Hip Hop
Ages 13+
55 minutes, once per week
Scroll down for descriptions of each style.

Recreational Program Dress Code

Girls:
  • Black leotard
  • Pink convertible tights.
  • Trios - Pink leather Ballet shoes, black slip-on tap shoes, bare feet for jazz
  • Ballet - Pink leather Ballet shoes
  • Tap - Black lace-up or slip-on tap shoes
  • Jazz - Tan slip-on leather jazz shoes
  • Contemporary - Bare feet
  • Hip Hop - Black sneakers/tennis shoes. Shoes should be designated for studio only and should NOT be worn outside, even when traveling to/from the studio. Shorts/leggings may be worn over black leotard. AIM t-shirt may be worn over black leotard. NO JEANS.

Boys:
  • AIM t-shirt
  • Black shorts or pants
  • Trios - Black leather Ballet shoes, black slip-on tap shoes, white socks, bare feet for jazz
  • Ballet - Black leather Ballet shoes, white socks
  • Tap - Black lace-up or slip-on tap shoes
  • Jazz - Tan slip-on leather jazz shoes
  • Contemporary - Bare feet
  • Hip Hop - Black sneakers/tennis shoes. Shoes should be designated for studio only and should NOT be worn outside, even when traveling to/from the studio. NO JEANS.
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​Did you know?

You can purchase most of your dancer's required dress code items from our convenient in-studio dance shop. Click below to schedule a fitting.
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Recreational Program Classes

No experience required for any of our Recreational classes!
Trios
Each weekly class includes Ballet, Tap, and Jazz. These classes introduce students to the structure of a dance class in a fun and engaging format. Creative imagery and free dance time are used to teach technique and dance concepts. A perfect introduction to dance at AIM!

Ages 6-8: Recreational Mini Trios
Ballet
Not your grandma's ballet class! Our Recreational Program Ballet classes introduce this beautiful art form with energy and excitement. Dancers learn grace and poise through partner dances, up-beat exercises, and fun games and challenges.

Ages 9-12: Recreational Youth Ballet
​Ages 13+: Recreational Teen Jazz/Ballet Combo
Tap
Tap dance is percussion with your feet! Learn steps and skills to develop musicality, rhythm, and dynamics. AIM's Tap classes combine Broadway and Rhythm styles of Tap so that students are exposed to a wide range of movement and sound styles.

Ages 9-12: Recreational Youth Tap
​Ages 13+: Recreational Teen Tap
Jazz
Jazz is a fun and funky style using technique based in Ballet with an added layer of style and attitude! Dancers will learn isolations, across the floor progressions, upper body exercises, and jumps and turns. 

Ages 9-12: Recreational Youth Jazz
​Ages 13+: Recreational Teen Jazz/Ballet Combo
Contemporary/Modern
Contemporary and Modern are expressive dance forms based in Ballet technique, featuring grounded movement and rounded shapes. Class includes floor work, traveling across the floor, and choreography and teaches concepts like contract and release and head/tail connections.

Ages 13+: Recreational Teen Contemporary/Modern
Hip Hop
AIM's Hip Hop classes feature only age-appropriate movement and music to introduce students to the main styles of the dance genre  including popping, locking, waving, tutting, gliding, and more!

Ages 6-8: Rec Mini Hip Hop
​Boys Ages 8+: Boys Only Hip Hop
Ages 9-12: Rec Youth Hip Hop
​Ages 13+: Rec Teen Hip Hop