The Dance Department offers high quality instruction in a variety of movement styles and techniques both for students ages 3.5 to adult who want to explore dance for personal enjoyment, and those who want to prepare for a career in dance. Enrollment in group dance classes averages 15 - 18 students in order to promote more individual attention and sustained progress. Classes are 60 minutes in duration, or 90 minutes for “combo” classes, in the following disciplines:
- West African
- Ballet
- Creative Movement/Young Dancers
- Dance Camp (Summer Only)
- Hip Hop
- Mind Your Beat Freestyle Dance Club
- Jazz
- Modern
- Dance Ensemble (by audition)
- Tap
Mind-Builders also offers FREE Fit4Life adult classes (for ages 16+) to promote health and fitness, including:
- Zumba FREE
- Soca FREE
- Stretch FREE
Registration for dance classes
Classes are available for ages 3.5 to adult. Please note that our dance intensive classes require at least one year of dance experience. Students are grouped according to age for students 9 and under, and according to ability for ages students 10 and up.
Fall-Spring dance classes run for 26 weeks October 7-May 2. Recitals are May 16 & 17. Registration ends January 10, 2026.
Summer dance classes run for 6 weeks July-August.
Check the class schedule for complete information.
Mind-Builders Dance Ensemble/Pre-Professional Workshop
For the student pursuing professional experience and training focused on learning dance repertory and technically advanced performing techniques. The program’s dance classes include mandatory participation in modern and ballet classes and at least one elective in tap, jumps, leaps & turns, West African/modern teen, West African, and hip hop. Students work with faculty and guest choreographers and learn new choreography over the season. The students in the Dance Ensemble are featured in community performances throughout the year. Open to ages 10-18.
Auditions take place annually each fall and spring.
Contact us for more information at info@mind-builders.org.
