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MoveAbility is a fun, inclusive dance class where kids and teens of all abilities can explore movement, music, and self-expression! Classes meet Mondays from 5:30–6:15 PM, at the Black Mountain Center for the Arts. These pay-what-you-wish, 45-minute sessions include warm-ups, creative games, and chances to dance solo, with a partner, or in a group—no experience needed! We welcome all young movers, including those with disabilities or mobility aids, and anyone looking for a joyful, supportive space to move and connect. Come dance with us! Mondays 5:30 - 6:15 Ages 5 - 15 Pay-What-You-Wish

Join us every Tuesday at 4:45 PM for Tap 2, a class that fuses Broadway Dance, Jazz, and Rhythmic Tap through percussive footwork and character portrayal. Appropriately fitting tap shoes are required. Geared towards students with some previous dance experience, this class is an extension of the concepts learned in Tap 1; however, beginner dancers ages 10+ are absolutely welcome. Each class includes warm-up exercises, across-the-floor combinations, center floor work, and excerpts of choreography to familiarize students with the tap genre. Dancers will develop their musicality, precision, and coordination, and participate in fun activities centered around dance history and artistic expression. This class offers an optional end-of-season recital in May.

Ballet II is an intermediate/advanced class designed to expand each dancer’s previous knowledge of ballet technique through barre, center work, traveling combinations, and choreography. This class will also focus on teaching proper technique for more advanced ballet jumps, turns, and leaps. Dance conditioning, history, and anatomy will be incorporated into class throughout the year to expand each dancer's knowledge of the art form. This exciting, faster-paced ballet class will help students improve immensely in their strength, flexibility, stamina, musicality, performance, and grace. French terminology will be further explained and memorized for future success. This class has an end-of-season recital option in May. Saturdays 11:30 - 12:30 Ages 10 - 16 or younger by the Instructor's discretion. Best paired with Pre-Pointe $65/Month

Try Something Sweet: Twirl like soft serve and shake like sprinkles in this sweet and silly dance class! Join us for a fun-filled trip to the ice cream shop. Get ready to move, groove, and have a blast this summer with Kids in Motion 1! In this 45-minute pop-up class, your kiddo will explore the world of dance in a fun, engaging, and imaginative way. Taught by the energetic Ms. Lacy, this class is designed to help students develop essential motor skills, coordination, and musicality through themed movement activities that spark creativity and teamwork. Each session will introduce students to the basics of various dance styles, while fostering imagination. Whether it's twirling like a ballerina, jumping like a frog, or tapping to the beat, your child will love every minute of it! Join us for a fun-filled, high-energy experience perfect for your little mover. 9:30 - 10:15 AM Ages 3 - 6 $15

Lyrical expressions! Learn to express yourself in this fun and free lyrical class. We will warmup and practice some dance basics and then learn an exciting dance combo. Your students will shine in these awesome 1 hour summer pop-up dance classes! These classes are open to all experience levels. Each month we will focus on a different dance style such as broadway jazz, lyrical, and ballet. Each class will contain a warm-up, some simple dance technique exercises, learning some cool choreography, and a fun movement activity/game. Your student will gain confidence as well as strength, coordination, and flexibility all while having fun with friends. 10:30 - 11:30 AM Ages 7-14 $15

Let’s have some FUN-IN-THE-SUN! This week, little movers will groove to the beat, wiggle like waves, and explore the deep blue sea. It’s going to be a bright, breezy week full of summertime magic! Join us this summer for our 2025 Summer Camps, where kids can dance, sing, and play their way through exciting themed adventures! With weekly activities like music, dance, crafts, and imaginative games, campers will have a blast while showcasing their creativity during a performance on the BMCA stage at the end of each session. Camps are divided into Preschool (ages 3-5) and Elementary (ages 6-9) groups, offering age-appropriate fun and learning. Camps run from 9:00 AM to 12:00 PM at the Black Mountain Center for the Arts, 225 West State Street. Weekly tuition is $175, or $160 with early payment before May 1st. Let’s make this summer unforgettable!

This awesome 15-minute add-on class is the perfect addition for young dancers in Kids in Motion 1 or 2. Students will learn the fundamentals of tap, improving their rhythm, musicality, and confidence! Appropriately fitting tap shoes are required for this class. Students must also be registered in Kids in Motion 1 or 2 to take this add-on class. Thursdays 3:30 - 3:45 add-on for KIM one or two Ages 3-6 $20/Month

Pre-Pointe is the perfect class for your dedicated ballerina. Through age-appropriate dance conditioning exercises, students will gain the foot, ankle, calf, and core strength and flexibility needed for a successful dance career, setting them up for the ability to safely go en pointe when they reach the appropriate age and skill level. This class is also great for dancers just wanting to improve their overall strength, flexibility, and coordination. This class has an end-of-season recital option in May. This class requires a long theraband, and a yoga mat is recommended. 11:00 - 11:30 Ages 7 - 16, who are enrolled in another ballet class $45/Month

Join us on Thursday, December 18th at 10 AM for a cozy, joy-filled family music class at BMCA! This special, Music Together–style session invites you and your little ones to sing, dance, move, and play along to songs inspired by winter holiday traditions from around the world. ✨ Pajamas encouraged for extra coziness ✨ All ages welcome ✨ Pay-what-you-can (suggested $20/family) Come make musical memories, wiggle out winter wiggles, and fill your morning with warmth, connection, and festive fun! Thursday, December 18th, 10:00 - 10:30 AM All ages with an adult

Put on some comfy clothes, grab your tiny dancer, and get ready to twirl, clap, groove, and explore! This class is the perfect way to connect with your precious little one while introducing them to movement, music, and the magic of dance.

Join us every Tuesday at 6:00 PM for our Beginner Adult Tap class, a welcoming and inclusive space for individuals aged 16 and up. Whether you’re new to dance or returning to the art form, this class offers a supportive environment to explore the tap genre while focusing on movement, musicality, and fun. Experience a blend of Broadway and Rhythmic Tap that develops coordination, precision, and stage presence while learning footwork and character portrayal. Each class includes a warm-up, technique exercises, and excerpts of choreography to enhance confidence and mastery of the tap genre. With every step and shuffle, you will rediscover your rhythm and groove while building social connections and boosting your endorphins. Tuesdays 6:00 - 7:00 Ages 16+ $20/class, Discounted packages available

This awesome contemporary dance class is perfect for young students who want to explore different dance styles while learning to express themselves through movement. This class fuses together contemporary, modern, lyrical, and jazz styles for diverse dance knowledge and lots of fun. Each week, dancers will enhance their strength and coordination through different dance technique exercises, floor work, traveling steps, and choreography. Students will also get to create fun memories and friendships through creative movement activities and games. No previous dance experience is required for this fun and welcoming class! This class has an end-of-season recital option in May. Thursdays 4:30 - 5:15 Ages 7-9 and beginner 10-year-olds $55/Month