Our Dance Philosophy
Dance as Worship
We believe dance is a beautiful form of worship and an incredible tool in pointing others to Christ. The Artios Dance Studio classes are designed to accommodate both beginner and advanced dancers of all starting ages.
Our students develop strength, perseverance, confidence, and grace through intentional training. Whether a student is dancing as a hobby, pursuing a healthier lifestyle, or training seriously for a career in dance or musical theater, we have the right program.
Choreography Clubs
Ignite a love for dance while learning storytelling through movement. Focus on dance steps, rhythm, teamwork, and professional performance.
Studio Technique
Classes for all levels: ballet, jazz, contemporary, tap, hip-hop, and conditioning. Build technique while developing artistry and confidence.
Studio Offerings
Dance Classes
Our studio offers comprehensive training across multiple dance styles. Each class builds technique, artistry, and confidence while fostering a love for movement as worship.
Ballet
Ballet
Classical technique training building strength, grace, and artistry. Foundation for all dance styles.
Schedule: Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday
- —Lower Elementary Ballet A
- —Upper Elementary Ballet A
- —Upper Elementary Ballet B - Audition
- —JR. High Select Ballet
- —JH/HS Ballet I
- —JH/HS Ballet II - Audition
- —JH/HS Ballet III / Pre-Pointe - Audition
- —HS Ballet IV / Pointe I - Audition
- —HS Ballet V / Pointe II - Audition
- —Dance Major Ballet
Contemporary
Contemporary
Expressive movement combining ballet, jazz, and modern dance. Focus on storytelling through motion.
Schedule: Monday, Friday
- —JH Contemporary
- —HS Contemporary I
- —HS Contemporary II - Audition
- —HS Contemporary III - Audition
- —HS Contemporary IV - Audition
- —HS Contemporary V - Audition
Jazz
Jazz
Dynamic, rhythmic movement with sharp lines and musicality. Builds confidence and performance skills.
Schedule: Monday
- —Lower Elementary Jazz A
- —Upper Elementary Jazz A
- —Upper Elementary Jazz B - Audition
- —JH Jazz I
- —JH Jazz II - Audition
- —HS Jazz I
- —HS Jazz II - Audition
- —HS Jazz III - Audition
- —HS Jazz IV - Audition
- —HS Jazz V - Audition
Tap
Tap
Rhythmic footwork creating percussive patterns. Develops musicality, coordination, and timing.
Schedule: Wednesday, Thursday
- —Elementary Tap A
- —Upper Elementary Tap B - Audition
- —JH/HS Tap I
- —JH/HS Tap II
- —JH/HS Tap III - Audition
Hip-Hop
Hip-Hop
Urban street dance styles with high energy. Focus on rhythm, isolation, and freestyle expression.
Schedule: Monday, Friday
- —JH Hip-Hop
- —HS Hip-Hop I
- —HS Hip-Hop II - Audition
Choreography Clubs
Choreography Clubs
Advanced students create original work, learn rehearsal management, and mentor younger dancers.
Schedule: Wednesday, Friday
- —JH Choreo Club
- —HS Choreo Club I
- —HS Choreo Club II - Audition
Four-Year Program
Dance Major
Our dance major program is a four-year dance program designed for our high school students who have a special interest in dance. We believe that dance can be used as a beautiful form of worship as well as an incredible tool in pointing others to Christ.
Through our dance major program, students will be trained with quality instruction in technique and professionalism and grow through the many opportunities given to them. Dance technique, creating choreography, leadership training, interpersonal communication, collaborative skills, performance opportunities, and direct discipleship are just some of the skills and training a dancer receives through this program.
Program Includes
- ✓Dance technique across multiple styles
- ✓Creating and documenting choreography
- ✓Leadership training & mentorship
- ✓Interpersonal & collaborative skills
- ✓Performance opportunities
- ✓Direct spiritual discipleship
- ✓Career preparation
Choreography Essentials (Dance Majors Only)
Required courses for dance majors focus on creating, documenting, and presenting original choreography. Students learn dance terminology, rehearsal management, and artistic direction while building portfolio work for performances at selected Artios mainstage events.
All students complete a choreography or teaching assistant internship within younger dance clubs, emphasizing leadership, excellence, and spiritual growth.
Join Our Studio
Find Your Dance Family
Whether you're beginning your dance journey or pursuing advanced training, the Artios Dance Studio has a class for you. Every student has the opportunity to develop as an artist, a leader, and a worshiper.