Dance Classes

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Classes consists of 3 sessions of month-to-month classes. Registration and payment must be made before the start of a new session. You can register on-line or over the phone at 402-597-2041. Classes meet at Papillion Landing Community Recreation Center. Not all classes are offered during the seasons.  Click register now for class schedules.

Winter Sessions:

  • Session I:  December 2-22 (classes will be pro-rated for shortened session)
  • Session II:  January 4-31
  • Session III:  February 1-28

Dance Team & Cheer Clinic

7th, 8th, and 9th graders are welcome to join us for a crash course in all things dance team and cheer! We will meet for 8 weeks, just in time for High School Try-out season.  Participants will learn and perfect jumps, turns, leaps, pom/cheer choreography and technique.

  • Session I:  Saturdays, January 13-March 2
  • Time:  11:30 AM-12:30 PM
  • Fee:  $125.00

Winter Class Schedule

Tuesdays

  • Tumbling 1, 9:00-9:30 AM
  • Tumbling 2, 9:30-10:00 AM
  • Mini Acro, 10:00-10:30 AM (NEW CLASS)
  • Dance 1, 5:00-5:45 PM
  • Creative Movement, 5:45-6:15 PM
  • Intro to Acrobatics, 6:15-7:00 PM (NEW CLASS)

Thursdays

  • Adult Ballet, 8:30-9:15 AM (NEW CLASS)
  • Me & My Shadow Pre Ballet, 9:30-10:00 AM
  • Creative Movement, 10:00-10:30 AM

Saturdays

  • Tumbling 1, 8:30-9:00 AM
  • Tumbling 2, 9:00-9:30 AM
  • Acrobatics 1, 9:30-10:15 AM
  • Acrobatics 2/3, 10:15-11:00 AM
  • Me & My Shadow Tumbling, 11:00-11:30 AM

CREATIVE MOVEMENT & PRE-BALLET
$35/SESSION

Open to ages 3-5. This class is designed to honor the technical instruction of ballet, as well as respect the creative side of your young dancer. Dancers will learn to stretch, basic ballet vocabulary, and movement. Dancers will also explore through dance-based prompts to find their own creative expression. Required Attire: Leotard, tights, and ballet shoes.

DANCE 1
$50/SESSION

This is a combination class for dancers 6-8. Students can be beginners through experienced as we will make accommodations as needed. In this class we will practice Ballet and Jazz. Dancers can wear comfortable athletic clothing or leotard and tights. Dancers may dance barefoot, in ballet, or jazz shoes.

  • ADD ON HIP HOP | $18/SESSION 

This class is specifically for dancers who are participating in the 6-8 Dance 1 class. Dancers will learn Hip-Hop technique and work on fun routines. Required Attire: Indoor-only tennis shoes, any style is fine.

DANCE 2
$66/SESSION

This is an hour-long combination class for dancers 9-12. Students can be beginners through experienced as will make accommodations as needed. In this class we will practice Ballet, Lyrical, Jazz, and Hip-Hop. Dancers can wear comfortable athletic clothing or leotard and tights. Dancers may dance barefoot, in ballet, or jazz shoes.

ADVANCED DANCE
$66/SESSION

This is an hour-long combination class for dancers 9-12. Students should have prior dance experience or at least 2 sessions (6 months) of Dance 2. In this class we will practice Ballet, Lyrical, Jazz, and Hip-Hop. Dancers can wear comfortable athletic clothing or leotard and tights. Dancers may dance barefoot, in ballet, or jazz shoes.

BOYS ONLY DANCE
$50/SESSION

This class is open to boys ages 6-10.  We will work on Hip-hop and Tumbling to increase strength, stamina, and coordination. Boys can wear athletic clothing and bare feet.

ME & MY SHADOW PRE-TUMBLING
$38/SESSION

Open to ages 18 months to 3 years. Tumblers and their grown-up of choice will learn together as they explore and become familiarized with the flow of participating in a tumbling class. As a tumbling class, participants will learn to stretch, follow instructions, work on strength and balance, and of course start working on beginning tumbling moves! Required Attire: Leotard, tights, shorts or leggings, bare feet (adults wear athletic clothing)

ME & MY SHADOW PRE-BALLET
$38/SESSION

Open to ages 18 months-3 years old. Dancers and their grown-up of choice will learn together as they explore and become familiarized with the flow of participating in a dance class. As a Pre-Ballet class, participants will learn to stretch, hear and respond to music, follow instructions, and of course some beginning ballet moves! Required Attire: Leotard, tights, and ballet shoes (adults wear athletic clothing)

MINI ACRO
$35/SESSION

Open to ages 5-7. Mini Acro is designed for our daytime tumblers who have a solid cartwheel and a bridge.  This class will start to incorporate our acrobatic techniques in a 30 minute format.

INTRO TO ACROBATICS
$50/SESSION

Open to ages 6-10. This class is for any friends who are brand new to our Acrobatics program, who are still trying to acquire the requirements for the upper level classes. Our focus will include flexibility, endurance, forward rolls, cartwheels, and pushing up to a bridge. 

ADULT BALLET
$50/SESSION

Open to ages 18+.  This class is for any adult with or without dance experience.  Participants will work on strength, flexibility, and endurance through Ballet at the Barre, in the center, and across the floor.  All levels are welcome! Adults can wear athletic wear, ballet shoes are optional. 

PRE-SCHOOL MOVEMENT
$98/SESSION

This class is designed for preschool aged friends. We will explore through yoga, tumbling, dance, and creative play. Classes will start with a daily circle time and end with a snack to take home. To ensure all children are comfortable, we ask that parent observation be reserved for the final class of the month. If your kiddo is timid or shy at first and you believe they need you close to start class, parents can walk their student into the room and observe for the first few minutes.

ACROBATICS 1
$50/SESSION 

Open to ages 5-8. In this class, dancers will stretch and work on building strength and balance, as well as master beginning acrobatic tricks. Dancers will explore and move on a mat, balance beam, and occasionally use props. Required Attire: Leotard, shorts or leggings, bare feet. Dancers will stay in this class until they have aged out or an instructor invites them to the next level. To move forward dancers are expected to have bridges down unassisted and be able to do a cartwheel. 

  • For our 5-year-olds, we recommended taking Tumbling 2 for a full season (three months) before signing up for Acrobatics 1, unless otherwise instructed by and instructor. Contact us for an “audition” if you believe your child is ready without our Tumbling 2 class.

ACROBATICS 2
$50/SESSION 

Open to ages 6-10. This class is designated for friends who can go down into a bridge from standing, have consistent cartwheels, and can get vertical in a handstand. In this class, dancers will stretch and work on building strength and balance, as well as master acrobatic moves. Dancers will explore and move on a mat, balance beam, and occasionally use props. Required Attire: Leotard, shorts or leggings, bare feet. Dancers will stay in this class until they have aged out or an instructor invites them to the next level.

ACROBATICS 3
$50/SESSION 

Open to ages 8+. This class is designated for friends who can go down and up into a bridge from standing, able to get vertical in a handstand and ready to work hard. In this class, dancers will stretch and work on building strength and balance, as well as master acrobatic moves. Dancers will explore and move on a mat, balance beam, and occasionally use props. Required Attire: Leotard, shorts or leggings, bare feet. Dancers will stay in this class until they have aged out or an instructor invites them to the next level.

TUMBLING 1
$35/SESSION

Open to ages 3-5. This class is geared towards friends who haven’t been in tumbling or gymnastics before. Dancers will stretch and work on building strength and balance, as well as master early tumbling moves. Tumbling classes are designed to flow into acrobatic classes as kids age and progress in skill level. Dancers will explore and move on a mat, balance beam, and occasionally use props. Required Attire: Leotard, shorts or leggings, bare feet. It is recommended to take this class for a full session (three months) before signing up for tumbling 2, unless otherwise instructed.

TUMBLING 2
$35/SESSION

Open to ages 4-6. This class is designated for friends who can push up into a bridge from the floor unassisted. In this class, dancers will stretch and work on building strength and balance, as well as master early tumbling moves. Tumbling classes are designed to flow into acrobatic classes as kids age and progress in skill level. Dancers will explore and move on a mat, balance beam, and occasionally use props. Required Attire: Leotard, shorts or leggings, bare feet.