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DIRECT-ENROLL for wide array of dance classes for Kids and Teens today! If you don’t see a class listed, it means that class time is currently full. QUESTIONS or wish to join our WAITLIST? Fill in our REQUEST MORE INFO  form at the bottom of this page and tell us more about which Dance Class you are interested in! We’d love to meet you and get you up and dancing! Our dancers come from San Mateo, Burlingame, Foster City, Belmont, San Carlos, Redwood Shores, Millbrae and area.

Myriad Dance Academy has class for all age ranges and skill levels

Pre-Dance: Ages 3-4
Dance: Ages 4.5-6
Level One: Ages 7 & Up
Level Two: Ages 9 & Up
Level Three: Ages 11 & Up
Level Four~ Advanced: Ages 13 & Up

Myriad Dance Academy’s

Spring Dance Showcase – May 2023!

“Night At the Museum” 

Pre-Ballet / Hippity-Hop & Tumble

A fun, creative and developmentally appropriate introduction to both classical and contemporary dance foundations for little ones. Students experience movement concepts, stretching and strengthening exercises, across-the floor basics & more. This class teaches important spacial awareness skills such as left verses right and coordination in the limbic system. Little ones building their dance skills in an exploratory, fun environment. Introductory hippity-hop units are part of the curriculum, meaning everyone is bouncing along to the beat! Coordination, safe movement and body awareness are gained with beginning tumbling skills. This class offers a complete foundation for our little ones. These dancers are preparing for the diverse choices in next levels.

Dance: Ballet / Tap & Tumble,
Ages 4.5-6

A fun, creative and developmentally appropriate dance class. Complete with ballet fundamentals, barre-work, balance, flexibility, and across-the-floor patterns. Our 5-6 year old dancers also learn beginning tap skills, rhythm and syncopation, learning tap articulation while making lots of noise with their feet! Even better when combined with a Jazz / Hippity-Hop class.

Dance: Jazz / Hippity-Hop
Ages 4.5-6 

Always a popular option! Bounce along to the beat in this introductory jazz / hippity-hop class! A great choice for our students aged 5-6,  learning articulated accented and jazz dance movement. This class continues to emphasize strengtheners, flexibility, and endurance for young dancers. The jazz dance portion of the class is the perfect intro to the high energy steps and syncopation of jazz / musical theater style choreography. Skills covered are flexibility, strength, balance, coordination and across-the-floor jazz combinations. Additionally, hippity-hop style teaches movement isolation in arms, legs, torso, head, feet and hands. Even better when combined with a Ballet / Tap  class.

2nd Class Discount Program

An additional class is will help dancers see better results more quickly, and is encouraged for physical safety and technical advancement.
A 25% discount will be applied to your 2nd class. 

Ballet / Tap 1

A beginning combination class for students ages 7 & older who want to delve deeper into the world of ballet and tap. Students will continue ballet fundamentals with barre work, across the floor exercises and connecting steps. The tap portion of this class will use fun music to inspire energetic, rhythmic tap dance steps and routines. Even better when combined with a Ballet / Jazz or Jazz / Hip Hop or AcroDance class.

Ballet / Jazz 1

An important combination of classical styles, ballet and jazz skills make for strong dancers! This class features both classical and jazz / musical theater-style music, perfect for a disciplined but fun, varied learning atmosphere. Ballet skills include barre work, across the floor exercises and connecting steps. These skills lend strength and flexibility to the jazz choreography in the second part of this class. Even better when combined with a Ballet / Tap or Jazz / Hip Hop or AcroDance class.

Jazz / Hip-Hop K-Pop 1

NEW! This combination class is the perfect blend of high energy, syncopated jazz steps with the rhythm and sharp movements of hip hop. Jazz and hip hop are the two most popular forms of dance. We’ve sprinkled in a K-Pop component, which is a new and exciting dance class for those creative kids who love to perform! K-Pop also uses elements of hip hop, and jazz, allowing dancers to grow creatively and artistically. A great option for dancers who want to add a new flair to their style. Even better when combined with a Ballet / Tap or Ballet / Jazz, Broadway Theater Dance or AcroDance class.

Broadway Theater Dance 1

NEW! Broadway Theater Dance 1 classes offer performers a chance to develop their jazz technique while focusing on theatrical expression and storytelling through dance. So many of Myriad’s dancers and musicians are winning auditions in their school’s theater productions and this class will give these dancers a leg-up in their theater skills. Broadway Theater Dance curriculum strengthens elements of Jazz, Theater Dance, Tap, Ballet and the kind of choreography that is featured in theater productions. Above all, this is always fun environment that will allow kids to grow creatively and artistically. Dancers will learn movement / flexibility / strengthening basics in this class too. We’ll be sure they haven’t missed any dance basics along the way.  Broadway / musical theater music will enhance the theater vibe of this class.  Dancers will have the opportunity to explore various time, space, and energy qualities in their movement! We can’t wait to see you! Even better when combined with a Ballet / Tap or Ballet / Jazz or AcroDance class.

AcroDance 1 & 2

NEW! AcroDance Intensive & Choreo 1 & 2 is a special class for our Level 1 & 2 dancers, boosting the skills needed to master floorwork and coordination for all styles. AcroDance Intensive & Choreo is our class for students learning more about balance, flexibility, and safe floorwork skills.

• Leaps & Turns! Dancers focus on perfecting the execution of turns (like pirouettes, pencil turns, etc) and leaps.
• Tricks & Style! Dancers polish their stage presence and individual movement style that showcases their unique talent and ability.
• Floorwork! This class builds student’s strength, endurance and coordination with somersaults, cartwheels, bridges and handstands. A fantastic supplement to your ballet, jazz or contemporary class.

AcroDance Intensive & Choreo combines elements of strength, fluidity, and flexibility, as well as provides dancers with an all around kinesthetic awareness. By participating in this exciting class, dancers will be able to master technical and challenging skills, along with an advanced spacial awareness of their body. These are the important tools AcroDance Intensive & Choreo students will add to their technique. Dancers who supplement with another Level 1 or Level 2 class like Ballet / Contemporary or Jazz / Hip Hop or Broadway Theater Dance will see better results faster. An additional technical class is encouraged for physical safety at this level.

2nd Class Discount Program

An additional class is will help dancers see better results more quickly, and is encouraged for physical safety and technical advancement.
A 25% discount will be applied to your 2nd class. 

Ballet / Contemporary 2

Ballet Level 2 will cover in-depth barre work, more advanced ballet steps, across-the-floor combinations, strengtheners and increased flexibility. Students are begin to create their own ballet choreography. This informing the transition into the 2nd part of the class ~ the expressive, lyrical world of contemporary dance. Dancers who supplement with another upper-level 2 class like Jazz / Hip Hop or Jazz / Contemporary or Broadway Theater Dance or AcroDance will see better results faster. Additional technical classes encourage physical safety at this level.

 Jazz / Hip Hop 2

The next level for this combination class. Students will learn more complicated routines and become stronger dancers. Consequently, dancers refine fundamentals from previous years, while leveling-up with increasing challenges. High energy and lots of fun, this class is perfect for students graduating from Level 1, or students with even more dance experience. Dancers who supplement with another upper-level 2 class for example Ballet / Contemporary  or Jazz / Contemporary or Broadway Theater Dance or AcroDance will see better results faster. Furthermore, additional technical classes encourage physical safety at this level.

Jazz / Contemporary 2

Level 2 is when students begin to delve into the expressive and creative world of Contemporary Dance. Specifically this class combines strength, flexibility, stylistic virtuosity and interpretive skills of the developing contemporary dancer. Additionally, foundational concepts like stretching, leaps, musicality and body-phrasing, are reinforced. These concepts reinforce the high energy needed for Jazz choreography. We teach our students to contribute to the choreography, combining their developing fundamental knowledge and their own creativity. Dancers who supplement with another upper-level 2 class like Ballet / Contemporary or Broadway Theater Dance or AcroDance will see better results faster. Additional technical class is encouraged for physical safety at this level.

Broadway Theater Dance 2

NEW! Broadway Theater Dance 2 classes offer performers a chance to develop their jazz technique while focusing on theatrical expression and storytelling through dance. So many of Myriad’s dancers and musicians are winning auditions in their school’s theater productions and this class will give these dancers a leg-up in their theater skills. Broadway Theater Dance curriculum strengthens elements of Jazz, Theater Dance, Tap, Ballet and the kind of choreography that is featured in theater productions. Above all, this is always fun environment that will allow kids to grow creatively and artistically. Dancers will learn movement / flexibility / strengthening basics in this class too. We’ll be sure they haven’t missed any dance basics along the way.  Broadway / musical theater music will enhance the theater vibe of this class.  Dancers will have the opportunity to explore various time, space, and energy qualities in their movement! Even better when combined with a Ballet / Contemporary or AcroDance class. An additional technical class is encouraged for physical safety at this level.

AcroDance 1 & 2

NEW! AcroDance Intensive & Choreo 1 & 2 is a special class for our Level 1 & 2 dancers, boosting the skills needed to master floorwork and coordination for all styles. AcroDance Intensive & Choreo is our class for students learning more about balance, flexibility, and safe floorwork skills.

• Leaps & Turns! Dancers focus on perfecting the execution of turns (like pirouettes, pencil turns, etc) and leaps.
• Tricks & Style! Dancers polish their stage presence and individual movement style that showcases their unique talent and ability.
• Floorwork! This class builds student’s strength, endurance and coordination with somersaults, cartwheels, bridges and handstands. A fantastic supplement to your ballet, jazz or contemporary class.

AcroDance Intensive & Choreo combines elements of strength, fluidity, and flexibility, as well as provides dancers with an all around kinesthetic awareness. By participating in this exciting class, dancers will be able to master technical and challenging skills, along with an advanced spacial awareness of their body. These are the important tools AcroDance Intensive & Choreo students will add to their technique. Dancers who supplement with another Level 1 or Level 2 class like Ballet / Contemporary or Jazz / Hip Hop or Broadway Theater Dance will see better results faster. An additional technical class is encouraged for physical safety at this level.

Studies have shown the importance of advanced dancers working safely with solid technique alongside their coaches at least 2xs per week. Dance is like any physical sport ~ it’s difficult to gain mastery practicing just 1x per week.  At this higher difficulty level, this makes a measurable difference in the improvement of:

• Technique
• Strength
• Flexibility
• Correct ergonomics
• Endurance
• Injury prevention

2nd Class Discount Program

An additional class is will help dancers see better results more quickly, and is encouraged for physical safety and technical advancement.
A 25% discount will be applied to your 2nd class.

Level 3 Dancers enrolled in 2 classes may be eligible for Solos & Duet features in our Spring Show, with Teacher Recommendation.

 

Ballet / Contemporary 3

Further continuation of ballet foundational technique and sequences. These are combined with the strengthening and stylistic vocabulary of Contemporary / Modern Dance. Specifically this class continues to enhance the strength, flexibility and stylistic virtuosity and interpretive skills of the developing contemporary dancer. We continue reinforcing foundational concepts like stretching, leaps, musicality, body-phrasing, and technique. Eventually our students contribute to the choreography, with their developing  fundamental knowledge and their own creativity. Dancers who supplement with another upper-level 3 class like Contemporary / Jazz 3 or Jazz / Hip Hop 3 or AcroDance Intensive & Choreo 3 & 4 will see better results faster. Additional technical classes encourage physical safety at this level.

Contemporary / Jazz 3

These students start class with contemporary & jazz infused warm-ups and strengtheners. Also continued foundational technique and sequences, featuring the strengthening and stylistic vocabulary of Contemporary Dance. This class continues to enhance the strength, flexibility and stylistic virtuosity and interpretive skills of the developing contemporary dancer. Furthermore we continue reinforcing foundational concepts like stretching, leaps, musicality, body-phrasing, and technique. Jazz components delve deeper into syncopation of movement to music and body rhythm. Eventually our students contribute to the choreography, with their developing fundamental knowledge and their own creativity. Dancers who supplement with other upper-level 3 classes like Jazz / Hip Hop 3 or Ballet / Contemporary 3  or AcroDance Intensive & Choreo 3 & 4 will see better results faster. Additional technical classes encourage physical safety at this level.

 Jazz / Hip Hop 3

These advanced students are energized and excited about specializing in these two popular dance genres.  Students start class with ballet & jazz infused warm-ups and strengtheners. Next,  they move into a variety of hip hop / jazz dance steps, signature moves, patterns, isolations, body rolls, levels, grooves, rhythmic precision, & freestyle. Stretching, strengthening and fast paced routines keep these dancers focused and improving each week! Dancers who supplement with another upper-level 3 class like Ballet / Contemporary 3 or Contemporary / Jazz 3 or AcroDance Intensive & Choreo 3 & 4 will see better results faster. Additional technical classes encourage physical safety at this level.

AcroDance Intensive & Choreo 3 & 4

NEW! AcroDance Intensive & Choreo 3 & 4 is a special class for our advanced Level 3 & 4 dancers, boosting the skills needed to master floorwork and coordination for all styles. AcroDance Intensive & Choreo is our class for students learning more about balance, flexibility, and safe floorwork skills.

• Student-Led Choreography! Our more advanced dancers are the choreographers in this class, applying what they have learned, implementing their experience and Myriad’s Language of Dance vocabulary.
• Tricks & Style! Dancers polish their stage presence and individual movement style that showcases their unique talent and ability.
• Floorwork! This class builds student’s strength, endurance and coordination with somersaults, cartwheels, bridges and handstands. A fantastic supplement to your ballet, jazz or contemporary class.

AcroDance Intensive & Choreo combines elements of strength, fluidity, and flexibility, as well as provides dancers with an all around kinesthetic awareness. By participating in this exciting class, dancers will be able to master technical and challenging skills, along with an advanced spacial awareness of their body. These are the important tools AcroDance Intensive & Choreo students will add to their technique. Dancers who supplement with another Level 3 or Level 4 class like Ballet / Contemporary , Contemporary / Jazz or Jazz / Hip Hop will see better results faster. An Additional technical class is encouraged for physical safety at this level.

Studies have shown the importance of advanced dancers working safely with solid technique alongside their coaches at least 2xs per week. Dance is like any physical sport ~ it’s difficult to gain mastery practicing just 1x per week.  At this higher difficulty level, this makes a measurable difference in the improvement of:

• Technique
• Strength
• Flexibility
• Correct ergonomics
• Endurance
• Injury prevention

2nd Class Discount Program

An additional class is will help dancers see better results more quickly, and is encouraged for physical safety and technical advancement.
A 25% discount will be applied to your 2nd class. 

Level 4 Dancers enrolled in 2 classes may be eligible for Solos & Duet features in our Spring Show, with Teacher Recommendation.

Jazz / Contemporary 4

NEW! Further continuation of ballet foundational technique and sequences. These are combined with the strengthening and stylistic vocabulary of Contemporary / Modern Dance. Specifically this class continues to enhance the strength, flexibility and stylistic virtuosity and interpretive skills of the developing contemporary dancer. We continue reinforcing foundational concepts like stretching, leaps, musicality, body-phrasing, and technique. Eventually our students contribute to the choreography, with their developing  fundamental knowledge and their own creativity. Dancers who supplement with another upper-level 4 class like AcroDance Intensive & Choreo 3 & 4 will see better results faster. Additional technical classes encourage physical safety at this level.

AcroDance Intensive & Choreo 3 & 4

NEW! AcroDance Intensive & Choreo 3 & 4 is a special class for our advanced Level 3 & 4 dancers, boosting the skills needed to master floorwork and coordination for all styles. AcroDance Intensive & Choreo is our class for students learning more about balance, flexibility, and safe floorwork skills.

• Student-Led Choreography! Our more advanced dancers are the choreographers in this class, applying what they have learned, implementing their experience and Myriad’s Language of Dance vocabulary.
• Tricks & Style! Dancers polish their stage presence and individual movement style that showcases their unique talent and ability.
• Floorwork! This class builds student’s strength, endurance and coordination with somersaults, cartwheels, bridges and handstands. A fantastic supplement to your ballet, jazz or contemporary class.

AcroDance Intensive & Choreo combines elements of strength, fluidity, and flexibility, as well as provides dancers with an all around kinesthetic awareness. By participating in this exciting class, dancers will be able to master technical and challenging skills, along with an advanced spacial awareness of their body. These are the important tools AcroDance Intensive & Choreo students will add to their technique. Dancers who supplement with another Level 3 or Level 4 class like Ballet / Contemporary, Contemporary / Jazz or Jazz / Hip Hop will see better results faster. An additional technical class is encouraged for physical safety at this level.

Choice of dance styles

Pre-Dance for young beginners, Ballet, Jazz, Hip Hop, Tap, Contemporary, and AcroDance.  Our researched curriculum features both routine (the pathway to mastery) and variety in fun routines, music, interesting props and choreography.

Skill sheets, on-line progress reports, mid-year video creation & family sharing days

We want our parents and caregivers to be able to see and learn all of the wonderful ways your dancer is learning and growing. Our curriculum objectives are in sync, across the entire Academy.

Convenience

 Schedule Dance Classes and Music Lessons at the same time.

Language of dance

Our students learn a unique written alphabet of dance symbols, which enables them to notate choreography, and create their own sequences of movement too. We’re fostering  young, budding choreographers at Myriad.

Fun, creative props

Our dance school is an exciting place for learning! Our fully-stocked dance academy is a multi-sensory environment, which is great for especially our younger dancers.

Non-competitive program

No competitions. Above all we focus on meticulous, smart curriculum, rewarding goal-tracking systems, outstanding teachers and a love of dance!

Almost all dance studios seem to offer similar dance classes for kids and teens with friendly experienced teachers and performing opportunities. Seems like they all about the same? For that reason does it make a difference where you choose to enroll? Yes. There are 8 critical factors that can make a difference in the quality of dance instruction your child receives. Parents understanding of what they are expected to do while their child is enrolled is essential. These factors will affect the overall enjoyment and satisfaction while participating in a dance program. Here are 4 things that every parent should consider before choosing where to send their child for dance class. As a result these factors will highly affect the overall satisfaction and enjoyment of your family’s dance experience.

Are classes age-appropriate?

Dance classes for kids and teens must be age-appropriate for the young student – physically, socially and emotionally. In order to train effectively and safely, young dancers should be learning skills that their developing bodies are ready. Consequently progression in levels is a very important factor. A studio should be able to provide a program which offers the student a chance to progress from a beginning dancer with the right foundations. Therefore level by level, all dancers progress to more advanced concepts.

Dancers are always safe and healthy

We teach classes which are age appropriate and we provide a wholesome environment for positive learning. Technically our studio provides achievement goals by levels so that we can make sure that students are ready to advance to the next level of training. Our goal is to develop a strong foundation whereby the dancer can move to appropriate levels as they advance within our program. Teachers work together to determine the correct placement of every individual student at our studio.  Undoubtedly the dancer becomes a part of our dance family and we take consider their advancement carefully with each of our dance classes for kids and teens.

What is the size of the class?

We have a small dancer-to-teacher ratio for all our dance classes. The dance class should be a reasonable size so the instructor can teach effectively and additionally maintain class control. This allows a teacher to provide individual attention and be aware of the student’s individual needs. Teachers utilize smaller classes. As a result each student is able to better understand the concepts. As a result, students do not form bad habits or use improper technique. Younger age classes are generally 8 – 10 students. Classes do not exceed 10 students. Our goal is to make sure that the student gets the individual attention necessary for personal attention and advancement.

Preventing injures

Obviously dance is a physical activity which requires jumping and springing. This can impart stress and pressure to the joints of the feet, ankles, knees, hips and back. Injuries can occur if a dancer is training on an improper floor. Studies have shown that it is very important to provide a floor which has spring action when participating in highly physical activities. Proper flooring provides a buffer to absorb the shock that is imparted to the body. We use a type of flooring in our professional studios and theaters called a “floating floor”. The floating floor built on top of a structure of high density foam pads, consequently these pads act as shock absorbers to the body. This system is superior to a sprung floor which is generally wood built on top of the regular sub-floor.

What type of dance floor is used?

The top layer of the floor is an important factor to the dance student. The vinyl composite known as “Marley” is manufactured especially for the dance studio. The Marley surface is the accepted flooring used by major dance companies and theaters throughout the world. Marley surfaces allow dancers to slide with a degree of control. It is not slippery enough to cause falls.

Floating floor system

Our studio has installed the “floating floor” system in each of our studios. There are hundreds of high density foam pads under each floor which protect students and teachers alike. The top layer is a special Marley vinyl created for the dancer. Students risk of injury is reduced with the Marley floors, additionally it keeps students from getting tired while taking class. All of our dance classes for kids and teens use the floating floor.

How involved is the parent commitment?

We are here to help children dance well, express themselves creatively, and have fun during class. Consequently, this recreational dance program means no expensive costumes, time-consuming competitions, or fund-raising activities. In addition, our energies are focused on excellent curriculum choices, Family Sharing Days, solid & safe foundations, a caring and professional teaching staff.

Informed Families

It is important to keep that parents informed as to what is going on at the dance school. Most importantly, nobody wants a child missing out on a special practice due to a lack of communication  Above all a dance school must make pertinent information easily available. At Myriad communication is a top priority for all our dance classes for kids and teens. Policies are clear and fair, and clearly explained for all our dance classes for kids and teens. In addition, our brochure, informative emails, and web site will provide very helpful information concerning tuition policies, class attire, performance dates etc. Our Arts Administrators are available during regular class hours for your immediate assistance.