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.
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)
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)
Combination of multiple styles. Children will be working on more structured movements in ballet, tap and jazz. Recommended for students who have had 2 or more sessions of Combo II. (Pink Ballet shoes and tap shoes are recommended)
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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)
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)
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.
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.
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.
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.
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)
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.