Open Summer Dance Classes
The Dance Center of San Antonio will be offering a variety of open classes this summer including Ballet, Contemporary, Progressing Ballet Technique, and more. Adult Classes - Ballet, Contemporary, Jazz, Folklorico - are also available for beginning through advanced dancers 18 and older.
This class movement is presented by means of demonstration and description. Practice and repetition are the primary modes of learning and are followed by correction, clarification and more detailed analysis customized each student. Exercises will progress from simple to the more complex during the progression of class from week to week. Therefore, your presence is required to progress and movement material will become more complicated, demanding, integrated and refined.
Classes begin in-studio for ages 11+. Students under 11 are welcome to join our classes online. Please read full descriptions of all classes below, or register today!
Studio accommodations will vary according to according to stage regulations and restrictions for COVID 19.
At this time, we are requiring dancers to wear masks in the studio and their temperature will be taken when they enter the studio. Dancers should be dressed when they arrive, bring only items needed for dance. We will not allow parents or public into the studio.
If you are ill, we encourage you to follow the general guideline to stay home until 10 days after first symptom and 72 hours fever free.
Open Ballet Classes (Ages 12 and UP):
Our open Ballet Classes are a wonderful way to stay in shape this summer between summer intensive programs - no audition or placement class required! Drop-in rates are available, but save on class prices by taking Progressing Ballet Technique as well!
OPen Progressing Ballet Technique (PBT) Classes (Ages 8 and Up):
Progressing Ballet Technique is an amazing cross-training program for dancers. PBT was designed by dance teachers and physio therapists specifically for the needs of today's dance students. PBT focuses on strengthening the core muscles, training muscle groups needed specifically of dance, and gaining flexibility and length in the muscles.
Open Contemporary classes (Ages 12 and Up):
Join our open contemporary class taught by DCSA's talented staff! Yet another way to maintain your technique over the and enjoy dancing this summer!
broadway jazz:
Every class begins with a warm up, stretch and strength and conditioning. Center and across the floor working on technique, fluidity, strength and tricks consistent with level ability and continuing to challenge the dancer. Combinations to combine movements and tricks, challenge the mind and improve mental and physical endurance. **Combinations may continue for longer than 1 week sessions to allow continued learning, practice and growth within the movement.
broadway tap:
Class begins with a warm up of the feet. Learning and practicing new steps both in the center and across the floor. Continuing to modify steps and rhythms challenging the mind and body. Combination to combine steps, rhythms and movements. **Combinations may continue for longer than 1 week sessions to allow continued learning, practice and growth within the movement.
folklorico:
This class is designed to engage dancers 3-6 years old! Dancers will focus on the foundational building blocks of folklorico dance as dancers learn the basics of footwork, arm placement, and skirt work. Dancers will also learn about the different regions/states of Mexico and their dance styles!
irish dance:
Join our open contemporary class taught by DCSA's talented staff! Yet another way to maintain your technique over the and enjoy dancing this summer!
hip-hop:
Join our open contemporary class taught by DCSA's talented staff! Yet another way to maintain your technique over the and enjoy dancing this summer!
Adult classes
See our summer adult class schedule and class descriptions by clicking the link here.