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class schedule 2024-25

Tiny Dancer + mini
(ages 3-9)

all class styles
(ages 8-19)

Adult classes
(ages 19+)

competitive
(troupe + crew)

TINY & MINI DANCERS

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Classes for ages 3-4
Dancer must be potty-trained.

TINY DANCER

For the little dancer who just can’t wait to start dance class! Children will explore basic rhythm and dance movements and have fun! (Pink Ballet shoes recommended. Tap shoes are not needed) We ask that our little tiny dancers be potty trained before taking the class.

Classes for ages 5-6
or by teacher recommendation

Mini 1 (Combo)

Combination of multiple styles. Focus is on basics in ballet, tap and creative movement. Children will explore basic rhythm and dance movements and have fun!
(Pink Ballet shoes and tap shoes are recommended)

Classes for ages 6-7
or by teacher recommendation

Mini 2 (Combo)

Combination of multiple styles. A continuation from Combo I or a starting point for children age 7. It is strongly recommended to stay in Combo II for two years before moving into Combo III. (Pink Ballet shoes and tap shoes are recommended)

Classes for ages 7-9
or by teacher recommendation

Level 1 Classes

We're thrilled to welcome your little one to explore a variety of dance styles with us! Styles to choose from include hip hop, ballet, tap, and jazz. These classes are perfect for those who have completed two or more sessions of Combo II. 

  • Mini Jazz (level 1)
  • Mini Tap (level 1)
  • Mini Ballet (level 1)
  • Mini HIp Hop (level 1)

ALL CLASS STYLES

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ages 8+ | Beginner, Intermediate, + Advanced

JAZZ + TAP

Students will learn jazz skill like leaps and turns,  across the floor combinations, technique and jazz-based routine for recital. Levels are from beginner to advanced. See our COMPETITIVE TROUPE for competitive opportunities. 

In Tap, students will learn tap skills, combinations, and technique while focusing on rhythms & happy feet. Tap is great for all ages - view our  ADULT TAP & JAZZ CLASSES.

AGES 8+ | BEGINNER, INTERMEDIATE, + ADVANCED

Hip Hop

AGES 8+ | BEGINNER, INTERMEDIATE, + ADVANCED

Modern / Contemporary

Modern dance techniques designed to develop the mind, body and spirit to e an expressive communicator through movement. They will learn and perform structured technical exercises that condition the body for strength, coordination and flexibility. Dancers will focus on aspects of space, time, shape, and movement dynamics.

AGES 8+ | BEGINNER, INTERMEDIATE, + ADVANCED

Musical Theater

Students will learn to express themselves and have fun in a Jazz-based, musical Broadway style. Students will be asked to act, sing and dance throughout this creative an upbeat dance style.

Ballet ages 8+
Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced

Ballet / Lyrical

With grace and poise students will learn classical ballet technique as well as Lyrical technique. Instructor has the choice of a lyrical ballet style routine or classical style routine. 

AGES 8+ | BEGINNER, INTERMEDIATE, + ADVANCED

Technique + Acro

With the changing dance styles, the elements of performing tricks within a routine has become popular. This class will provide students with skills to help achieve a variety of tricks and acrobatic skills within their routines. Students will also explore partnering tricks as well as group work. Some tumbling skills are required.

Hip Hop is a high-energy faster paced form of dance that combines a variety of freestyle movements to create patterns and cool movements. Beginner to Advanced Levels available. See our COMPETITIVE CREW for competitive opportunities.

Pre-Pointe ages 13+  | Beginner Level + Ballet Experience

Pre Pointe

Recommendation advised or required. MUST BE ENROLLED IN AN ADDITIONAL BALLET CLASS. Students work on strength technique which is necessary before placement into Pointe I level. Some dancers will need to remain in pre-pointe for 2 years before being placed into a Pointe class. This is necessary to assure the safety of a dancer. (NON-Recital class)

Pre-Pointe ages 13+
Intermediate, Advanced Levels

Pointe

Recommendation advised or required. MUST BE ENROLLED IN AN ADDITIONAL BALLET CLASS. Students work on strength technique which is necessary before placement into Pointe I level. Some dancers will need to remain in pre-pointe for 2 years before being placed into a Pointe class. This is necessary to assure the safety of a dancer. (NON-Recital class)

ADULT CLASSES

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Classes for ages 19+
Beginner, Intermediate

ADULT JAZZ

This is a fun class for those adults who want to enjoy the benefits of new combinations and jazz dancing. For beginners, previous dancers who want to jump back in the game, and for those interested in gaining strength, flexibility & all around dance conditioning. We us fun upbeat music to make you want to dance! This class will have the opportunity to perform in the and of year annual recital. A costume deposit will be due only if you choose to participate in the recital.

Classes for ages 19+
Beginner, Intermediate

ADULT TAP

This is a fun,  class for those adults who want to learn the different sounds of Tap. A great form of exercise for the body mind & spirit. Exercise, meet friends & have a great time! tap shoes are recommended for the tap section of class. We have several tap shoes that are available to rent. 

Classes for ages 19+
BEGINNER / INTERMEDIATE

ADULT HIP HOP

This is a fun class for those adults who want to have fun, land explore the cool movements of hip hop dancing. For beginners, previous dancers who want to jump back in the game, and for those interested in gaining rhythm, learning a new style, all around dance conditioning. We us fun upbeat music to make you want to dance! This class will have the opportunity to perform in the and of year annual recital. A costume deposit will be due only if you choose to participate in the recital.

Classes for ages 19+
Beginner, Intermediate

ADULT LYRICAL

Dancers will explore a style performed to music with lyrics. This style inspires expression of strong emotions the choreographer feels from the lyrics of the song. This style takes elements mainly from ballet and contemporary to create a flowy, graceful and emotion-driven performance.

COMPETITIVE TROUPE & CREW

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By Audition Only
Hip Hop-Based Competitive Team

JR. + SR. CREW

DDH Dance Crew is a HipHop-based performance team that was developed for dancers who desire to perform more often and compete in dance competition Members of our Dance Crew also perform at local events and have the opportunity to attend professional dance workshops to expand their technique and style. Crew classes are by audition only. We have two performing dance hip hop crews: Junior Crew & Senior Crew.  Junior Level is for ages 8-14 and senior is for ages 13-19 or by teacher recommendation due to experience. There is only room for a limited amount of dancers in each Crew. The try-out is a great learning experience for all dancers, even if they may not be selected for this years Crew! Performing Crew Groups:
  • Junior Crew
  • Senior Crew

By Audition Only
Jazz-Based Competitive Team

JR. + SR. TROUPE

DDH Dance Troupe is a jazz based performance team that was developed for dancers who desire to perform more often and compete in dance competitions. Members of our Dance Troupe also perform at local events and have the opportunity to attend professional dance workshops to expand their technique and style. Troupe classes are by audition only. Junior Level is for ages 8-13.5 and Senior is for ages 13-19 or by teacher recommendation due to experience.. Dancers turning 14 by September 1st for the subsequent dance season will need to try-out in Senior Level. There is only room for a limited amount of dancers in each Troupe. The try-out is a great learning experience for all dancers, even if they may not be selected for this years Troupe! If you are placed on Troupe you will participate in two dances, your small group troupe and all troupe. Troupes:
  • Junior Troupe
  • Senior Troupe
  • All Troupe 


how to try-out

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2024-25 competition teams

Crew Results 2023-24 Season

Troupe Results Season 23

JUNIOR CREW
  1. Anya Allee
  2. Vanessa De La Cruz
  3. Izzy Emerson
  4. Izzy Erdman
  5. Ashlynn Grahn
  6. Marlee Godleske
  7. Lucia Hollander
  8. Aleah Holzem
  9. Kynsleigh Koehler-Dalquist
  10. Ruby Kostyn
  11. Kylee Laffin
  12. Kyra Morse
  13. Ella Nemec
  14. Marissa Otike
  15. Avary Reimer
  16. Karina Seliger
  17. Violet Teske
  18. Harper Vanzo


SENIOR CREW
  1. Lexi Ahles
  2. Cami Balk-Yaatenen
  3. Maddie Bedell
  4. Bri Boyd
  5. Allison De La Cruz
  6. Lily Godleske
  7. Darius Griffin
  8. Nora Hastings
  9. Hannah Hinker
  10. Alexa Howard
  11. Sophia Jackman
  12. Olivia Johnson
  13. Lilly Johnson
  14. Emmie Krueger
  15. Izzie Krueger
  16. Ella Keeffe
  17. Raegan Maas
  18. Kenna McFadden
  19. Jayden Porcaro
  20. CeCe Waltz
JUNIOR 1 
  1. Josie Albrecht
  2. Lyla Lauersdorf
  3. Ella Nemec
  4. Aleah Russ
  5. Hannah Strasser
  6. Lillianna Rosenthal
  7. Brooklyn Vanzo



JUNIOR 2
  1. Anabelle Bushman
  2. Vanessa De La Cruz
  3. Isabelle Emerson
  4. Sylvia Hockers
  5. Aleah Holzem
  6. Evelyn Hoover
  7. Violet Teske
  8. Elisha Wirt


JUNIOR 3
  1. Anya Allee
  2. Isabella Erdman
  3. Marlie Godleske
  4. Ruby Kostyn
  5. Kyra Morse
  6. Brynn Murphy
  7. Avary Reimer
  8. Lydia Skalitzky


JUNIOR 4
  1. Brianna Boyd
  2. Lucia Hollander
  3. Ingrid Ingvalson
  4. Sophia Jackman
  5. Kylee Laffin
  6. Annie Lagan
  7. Karina Selinger
SENIOR 1+2
  1. Maddie Bedell
  2. Merry Clairmore
  3. Allison De La Cruz
  4. Ava Garske
  5. Lily Godleske
  6. Nora Hastings
  7. Alexa Howard
  8. Raegan Maas
  9. Kenna McFadden
  10. Jayden Porcaro
  11. Natalie Werth
  12. Cece Waltz

SENIOR 3
  1. Violet Abt
  2. Lexie Ahles
  3. Cami Balk-Yaatenen
  4. Raegan Brueggeman
  5. Hannah Hinker
  6. Ella Keeffe
  7. Emmie Krueger
  8. Izzie Krueger
  9. Ashlynn Zieske


IF YOU would still like to TRY-OUT, PLEASE CONTACT US TO ARRANGE AN ALTERNATE TRY-OUT DATE. ALL DANCERS THAT AUDITIONED WILL ALSO BE RECOMMENDED INTO ANOTHER CLASS IN that style.


Awesome job dancers!!!! since troupe and crew are competitive teams, our selections are based on multiple aspects including: judges scores, technique, attendance, attitude in class, maturity or non-disruptive in a class setting, respectful to teachers and fellow dancers, and overall performance quality (facials, energy, etc.).  If you did not make a team this season, we encourage taking our technique classes and classes recommended to you to get prepared for next seasons try-outs. 

WE expect ALL DANCERS that made our troupe teams to TAKE our TECHNIQUE class(es) this upcoming season.
technique is free for troupe & crew members.


season 23

season 23

Tuition is NOT REFUNDABLE unless:
-If dancer is moving out of the Wausau area
-Injured (with official doctor note)
-Has illness and can no longer attend class (with official doctor note)

is tuition non-refundable?

If you choose not to perform in the recital your instructor has to be notified (in-writing) the first month of lessons (by end of September). This is so your instructor can coordinate positions.  If you inform outside that timeframe, you will incur a "Recital Cancellation Fee": $25 for each month past September that we were not notified in-writing.

do i have to perform in the recital?

Every year our instructors recommend our students into levels that we think will most benefit the individual and help them thrive. Class placement is based on skill level, coordination, strength, understanding of technique, musicality, class attitude, desire, concentration, attendance and maturity.  If you are new, please fill out our new student sign-up so we can properly place you.

how do we know what classes to register for?

DDH Dance follows the Wausau School District for after school activities, weather cancellations are not rescheduled. In result of an Instructor cancellation, we typically have a substitute or schedule a make-up class (only if it can be coordinated with a majority of the classes attendances and depends on availability of instructor. No refunds will be given due to class cancellations.

Do you reschedule cancelled classes?

FAQs

For every 4 missed classes we advise and recommend your student schedules a paid private lesson to get caught up, so that it does not hinder the learning of your fellow classmates.

what if i miss classes or have a conflict?

Students do NOT move up every year as they would in school. If you are placed in the same class title you have been in for several years, it is most likely that it reflects the rising standard of the class.

each year do I move up?

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