Joyful Motion Dance Classes: Ballet, tap, jazz, hip hop classes in Beltsville and Laurel Maryland.

Fun motivational dance classes for all ages and abilities ....

PRE BALLET, TAP & TUMBLING

AGES 3 & 4: These 45 minute classes especially designed with the preshooler in mind approach dance in a playful manner. Movement to music and song is designed to emphasize coordination, rhythm and motor skill development, creating an enjoyable experience for little ones.

ELEMENTARY BALLET, TAP & TUMBLING

AGES 5 to 7: These 50 minuteclasses have an upbeat, fun and energetic atmosphere where students will gain confidence and knowledge through ballet, tap and tumbling basics. Barre, center and locomotive movement are explored in each class.

LEVEL I - III BALLET, TAP & JAZZ

AGES 8+ : These 70 minute classes are designed to give students a firm foundation in ballet, tap and jazz dance. Level I is open to all children age 8 and up. Levels 2 & 3 higher require instructor approval. As the student progresses through each level previously learned skills will be refined and expanded upon.

HIP HOP DANCE

AGES 9+: The latest moves and groves are explored in this 45 minute funky video / street style class set to popular yet appropriate music. This engergetic and free moving style of dance is sure to please! Movements are always kept age appropriate for all of our students in this fresh and fun class.

LEVEL 4, INTERMEDIATE AND BEYOND

As our students progress in thier dance skills intermediate and advanced level classes are offered in tap, jazz, hip hop and ballet. Students will have the option of entering our "Steps to Pointe" program which will begin to prepare them for future pointe classes. We also offer the Joyful Motion Performance Groups which include our open Dance Clubs as well as our invitational Dance Troupes. Our performance groups have had the honor of performing at such venues as Walt Disney World and Universal Studios. Oppurtunities abound for dancers of all levels! Joyful Motion has something for everyone: The once a week recreational dancer who wants to take class for fun ... or the dancer who wants to become more accomplished by attending multiple classes, performing and possibly even competing.