NLDM Fall Dance Classes
Saturday, October 17, 11:00 am – 2:00 pm
Are you interested in dance but don't really want your child in make-up; do you think you're too old; or is it too expensive?
New Life Dance Ministry is dedicated to training people in the art of dance, and guiding them in how to worship through dance. With dancers from pre-school through retirement, we have a place for everyone. One of our goals is to offer classes in a “Christ-focused” atmosphere that will enhance each student’s self-esteem, confidence, and character and support Christian values by using appropriate music, dance styles, and attire. All of this and at an affordable price! Our tuition is only $50** per class with a yearly registration fee of $55. The Fall Semester will run from September 14-December 7, 2026.
**Ballet Technique will cost more due to length of class & materials provided.
Our class schedule is listed below:
Mondays in Studio A
Combo (Ages 5-8) 5:40-6:20pm Class length: 40 minutes.
This class introduces young dancers to the basics of dance. We start by learning how to tell your right foot from your left and stepping and clapping to a beat. From there your child gets a flavor of ballet, tap, and jazz styles of dance by learning simple movements and combinations to music. They also get a chance to experience dancing together as a group and in front of an audience. It’s the perfect place for your aspiring ballerina or dancer to start learning lifelong dance technique in a supportive and fun environment.
Class Attire: Girls - Leotard and ballet skirt or ballet dress, pink tights, and pink ballet slippers. Boys - T-shirt, black pants or shorts, and black slippers.
No jewelry, and hair away from the face.
Beginning Ballet/Lyrical (Ages 6-12+) 6:25-7:10pm Class length: 45 minutes
Students will learn classical ballet technique and terminology, with an emphasis on proper body alignment and placement, balance, body and arm positions and musicality. Each level is a continuation of the previous level and increases in difficulty. Ballet is the foundation for many types of dance styles and is highly recommended.
Class Attire: Girls - Leotard and ballet skirt or ballet dress, pink tights, and pink ballet slippers. Boys -T-shirt, black pants or shorts, and black slippers.
No jewelry, and hair in a bun or pulled away from the face if short.
Beginning Jazz/Hip-Hop (Ages 6-12+) 7:15-7:55pm, Class length 40 minutes
Jazz/Hip-Hop combines techniques of ballet, ethnic, and modern dance with the current forms of popular dance, including urban dance styles and self-expression. Emphasis is on the importance of energy, rhythmical accuracy, and style. Each level is a continuation of the previous level and increases in difficulty.
Class Attire: Girls - Leotard, t-shirt, black dance pants, capris, or leggings, and black jazz shoes. Boys - T-shirt, black dance pants and black jazz shoes.
Equipment needed: exercise mat, bottled water, and towel.
Mondays in Studio B
Tiny Tots (Ages 2-4) 5:15-5:45pm Class length: 30 minutes
This is the perfect class for very young dancers who will learn from the beginning how much fun it is to move to the music. Here children will have a positive and fun environment to learn how to start moving in time to the beat. It is a place for young dancers to safely discover and grow their gross motor skills and coordination and start to socialize and play nice with new friends.
Class Attire: Girls-leotard and ballet skirt or a ballet dress, pink tights, and pink ballet slippers. Boys-t-shirt, black pants or shorts, and black slippers.
All - No jewelry, hair away from the face.
Creative Dance (Ages 4-5) 5:50-6:25pm Class Length: 35 minutes
This fun class explores creative movement by using imagery, props, music, and games. Students will also learn basic ballet steps and tumbling moves. Focus is on developing socialization skills, balance, rhythm, and coordination.
Class Attire: Girls - Leotard and ballet skirt or ballet dress, pink tights, and pink ballet slippers. Boys - T-shirt, black pants or shorts, and black slippers.
All: No jewelry, and hair away from the face.
Acro Dance (Ages 6+) 7:15- 7:55pm Class length: 40 minutes
Students will learn basic rolls, cartwheels, bridges, roundoffs, backbends, and walkovers. The class is designed for each student to work at his or her own pace with more complex skills being introduced as he or she progresses. To safely prepare students to work on skills, classes will begin with stretching and conditioning. Students achieve greater strength, flexibility, endurance, coordination, and balance.
Class Attire: Leotard (except boys), t-shirt, and black bike shorts, leggings, or capris.
Tuesdays in Studio A
Pre-Ballet/Jazz (Ages 5-10) 5:00-5:40pm Class length: 40 minutes
Students will build a foundation in classical ballet technique as well as jazz styles.
Class attire: Girls - leotard and ballet skirt or ballet dress, pink tights, and pink ballet slippers.
Boys - t-shirt, black pants or shorts, and black slippers.
All - No jewelry and hair away from face.
Ballet Technique (Ages 11+) 5:50-7pm Class Length: 70 minutes
Students will learn the essential principles of classical ballet, including proper posture, alignment, balance, coordination, and basic terminology. This class will include a book and/or other class materials for a more intensive study.
Class attire: Girls - leotard and ballet skirt or ballet dress, pink tights, and pink ballet slippers.
Boys - t-shirt, black pants or shorts, and black slippers.
All - No jewelry and hair in a bun (short hair away from face).
Teen/Adult Ballet/Lyrical (Ages 13+) 7:05-7:45pm Class length: 40 minutes
Students will learn classical ballet technique and terminology, with an emphasis on proper body alignment and placement, balance, body and arm positions and musicality. Each level is a continuation of the previous level and increases in difficulty. Ballet is the foundation for many types of dance styles and is highly recommended.
Class Attire: Girls - Leotard and ballet skirt or ballet dress, pink tights, and pink ballet slippers. Boys -T-shirt, black pants or shorts, and black slippers.
All - No jewelry, hair in a bun (short hair should be pulled away from face).
Intermediate/Advanced Jazz 7:50-8:30pm Class length: 40 minutes
This class builds on Jazz and Hip-Hop skills learned in previous classes. Students will work on coordination, flexibility, and musicality as well as improvisation.
Attire: leotard (except guys), t-shirt, black dance pants, leggings or capris, and black jazz shoes.
Equipment needed: exercise mat, bottled water, and towel.
Tuesdays in Studio B
Acro Dance* (Ages 12+) 5:10-5:50pm Class length: 40 Minutes
*Permission of instructor required
Students will learn basic rolls, cartwheels, bridges, roundoffs, backbends, and walkovers. The class is designed for each student to work at his or her own pace with more complex skills being introduced as he or she progresses. To safely prepare students to work on skills, classes will begin with stretching and conditioning. Students achieve greater strength, flexibility, endurance, coordination, and balance.
Class Attire: leotard (except guys), t-shirt, black bike shorts, leggings, or capris.
Thursdays in Studio A
Intermediate/Advanced Ballet** 6:45-7:25pm Class length: 40 minutes
**Must be enrolled in Tuesday Ballet Technique class
Class Attire: Girls - Leotard and ballet skirt or ballet dress, t-shirt, pink tights, and pink ballet slippers.
Boys -T-shirt, black pants or shorts, and black slippers.
All: no jewelry, and hair in a bun or short hair pulled away from the face.
Advanced Ballet & Pointe*** 7:30-8:15pm Class length: 45 minutes
***This class is by invitation only; must be enrolled in at least 3 additional ballet classes, including Ballet Technique
Attire: Girls-black leotard and ballet skirt, t-shirt, pink tights, and pointe shoes. No jewelry, and hair in a bun (short hair should be pulled away from the face.)
Saturdays in Studio A
Ballet Fundamentals 11-11:40am Class length: 40 minutes
Students will learn the essential principles of classical ballet, including proper posture, alignment, balance, coordination, and basic terminology.
Class Attire: Girls - Leotard and ballet skirt or ballet dress, t-shirt, pink tights, and pink ballet slippers.
Boys -T-shirt, black pants or shorts, and black slippers.
All: no jewelry, and hair in a bun or short hair pulled away from the face.
Worship Dance 11:45am-12:30pm Class length: 40 minutes
This class is women and young adults of all dance levels and abilities. You will learn and apply the Biblical principles for matching movement and expression to music and God’s word. The Worship Arts class will prepare your mind, spirit and physical body with learning dance, conditioning, and easy choreography. You will enjoy fellowship and develop comfort using flags, streamers, billows and other instruments of praise.
Class Attire: Comfortable dance or workout wear that does show when you raise your arms and bend to touch your toes. Ballet, jazz shoes, or yoga socks with grips. No dangling jewelry that can get caught on clothing.
Contemporary(Ages 10+) 12:45-1:30pm Class length: 45 minutes
This class encourages students to be expressive while using movement from various forms of dance, including modern, ballet, jazz, and lyrical. Emphasis is placed on self-expression, music interpretation, versatility, and spatial and body awareness.
Class Attire: Girls - Leotard, t-shirt, bike shorts, capris, or leggings, pink tights, and jazz shoes or ballet slippers.
Boys - T-shirt, black pants or shorts, and black slippers.