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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. All genders are welcome in our Recreational Program classes (except Boys Hip Hop).
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.
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Recreational Program Classes

No experience required for any of our Recreational classes!
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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Photos by Gianna Grace Photography, Dave Parrish, and Jenny McQueen.

Upcoming Events
  • May 22nd-26th: Last week of regular classes
  • May 29th: CLOSED for Memorial Day
  • May 30th 6:00pm-7:15pm: Finale Rehearsal at AIM. (MANDATORY for Recreational, Accelerated, and Adult performers)
  • May 31st: Makeup Day (if needed)
  • June 1st: Makeup Day (if needed)
  • June 2nd: CLOSED for Load-In day (no classes or rehearsals)
  • June 3rd: MANDATORY Tech Rehearsal at the theater
  • June 4th: RECITAL DAY!
  • June 5th-16th: CLOSED for Recital recovery.
  • June 19th-22nd 10:00am-12:30pm: enCAMPo 
  • June 26th-29th 10:00am-12:30pm: Ice Princess Camp
  • June 26th-29th 5:30pm-7:15pm: Summer Dance Boot Camp
  • July 3rd-7th: CLOSED
  • July 10th-August 10th: 5-Week Session of Summer Classes
  • August 14th-18th 1:30pm-4:00pm: Ensemble Repertoire Week
  • August 14th-17th 5:00pm-7:00pm: Princess Academy Mini Camps
  • August 21st-25th: CLOSED
  • August 28th-September 7th: Open for Office Hours, studio tours, registration, dancewear fittings, etc.
  • September 11th: 2023-2024 Dance Season begins!
Read more on our calendar page.

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​Casey Royer, Owner/Artistic Director
10492 Ridgefield Pkwy
Richmond VA 23233
casey@artsinmotionda.com
​804-741-2246


  • About Us
    • The AIM Difference
    • Our Team
    • Reviews
    • Our Facility
    • Rent Space
    • Jobs
    • Staff Portal
    • Blog
  • Classes & Info
    • Programs >
      • Kids in Motion Program (ages 3-6)
      • Recreational Program (ages 6-18)
      • Accelerated Program (ages 7-18)
    • Calendar
    • 2022-2023 Season >
      • 2022-2023 Class Schedule
      • Distance Learning
      • Saturday Series
      • FREE Toddler dance classes
      • Recital 2023
    • Policies
    • Dress Code
  • Summer 2023
    • Summer Brochure
    • Summer Classes
    • Ice Princess Camp
    • EnCAMPo
    • Princess Academy Mini Camps
    • Ensemble Repertoire
  • Adult Dance
  • Birthday Parties
  • Contact Us
  • Customer Portal
  • FAQs
    • COVID Precautions