Dublin Dance Centre & Gymnastics offers classes for beginners through pre-professional students; 2 ½ years old through adults! Each class is designed for the age of the students, and their level of experience in the art form. DDC&G offers each art form in a non-competitive atmosphere where every student is celebrated!
Acro Dance, short for acrobatic dance, is about flexibility and control. This technique is a popular choice for students bridging the gap between skills in the gym and the dance studio! The class focuses on leg extensions, partnering tricks and holds on the floor including headstands, elbow stands, and chest stands.
Adaptive classes and integrated classrooms will provide your child with the opportunity to explore the world of dance and gymnastics while also developing important cognitive, physical, and social skills. Classes may be small groups or in an inclusive setting depending on each child’s needs. Read more about Adaptive Dance & Gymnastics here.
Ballet uses precise movements to tell a story, requiring determination, focus, and a great pair of shoes. Classes build coordination, discipline, and artistic appreciation, with segments including barre work, port de bras, centre barre, adagio, and allegro. Strength and flexibility exercises create well-rounded dancers.
*Male dancers (ages 5–adult) can take ballet for free if enrolled in another class (any art form). Those in Placement Ballet levels receive a 50% tuition discount.
This dance-sport combines the fundamentals of hip hop choreography with the athleticism of a gymnast. At DDC&G, Breakdance is taught from the beginning stages in a safe and positive environment. Individual choreography and improv is encouraged in the true spirit of movement.
Contemporary dance builds on the technique of many art-forms including modern and ballet. Opposed to traditional ballet, contemporary dancers move from the air to the floor; allowing deviation of the conventional structure.
These classes are for our youngest movers; Toddlers - 5/K. Creative dance and gymnastics classes utilize techniques suitable for developing muscles and minds. Basic terminology and creative imagery are incorporated into choreography. The safe and supportive classroom environment allows children to learn early social skills, cultivate their imagination and develop cognitive thinking routines. Read more about our programs here.
Explore the art of storytelling through multiple avenues of creativity. Curriculum is created based on the interest of the individual class. Drama is a creative outlet to help kids build confidence, creative problem solve and work as a team. Dancers will learn how to take their performance beyond technique and embody the character they are portraying.
Gymnastics at DDC&G concentrates on floor skills that develop strength, coordination, balance, and flexibility. We run a non-competitive, recreational program including tumbling and floor exercises, beginners through advanced. Jumps, leaps, strength, and conditioning are all reinforced in gymnastics. All DDC&G gymnastics teachers at Safety Certified by USAG.
Hip Hop has evolved from many art forms including: African dancing, street dancing traditions, tap, and jazz. At DDC&G, hip hop is taught emphasizing jazz technique as well as popular hip hop moves and style. Students learn syncopated pop movements to upbeat music and incorporate performance attributes into choreography. Hip Hop classes at DDC&G strive to be fun, energetic, and age-appropriate.
Jazz is a dramatic experience that encourages rhythmic movements, gestures, and mimicry. Music stimulates the movement, accompanies it and motivates it; jazz is often found in Broadway musicals. High energy, exhilaration, and freedom of movement are all inherent in this art form. Jazz is charged and students are taught to fully feel and illustrate the movement.
Inspire a love of exercise and fitness with this upbeat cardio class. Classes will incorporate training and strengthening exercises used to build endurance and enhance flexibility. These classes will utilize gym equipment solely for workout purposes. Classes are loud, fun, and active!
Modern dance originated as a rebellion from ballet. Where ballet is lifted, modern technique is grounded and engages the whole body in dramatic expression. Modern is offered to encourage creativity and expression in each student’s individual style.
Placement level classes are specifically designed for a select group of students. Students recommended into Placement, Pre-Professional, and Intensive level classes have demonstrated their commitment, talent, and desire toward the art form and have chosen to study it with greater intensity. Specific eligibility into these levels are through teacher recommendation and assessments.
These special student groups offer dancers and gymnasts an extra chance to perform! They also offer preparation for college and professional company work. Student companies meet weekly for choreography and perform in annual shows as well as artist-in-the-schools programs and community events. Each program has specific class and level requirements. Read more about our companies here.
Tap is performed in shoes of the same name, tap shoes! While tap sounds are made primarily with the feet, tap dance involves the whole body; movements of the arms, legs, and body are incorporated with the tap steps. In tap classes, the exercises and combinations directly develop a sense of coordination, body control, the rhythmic sense and detailed development of the feet.
Yoga is a balance and conditioning of the body, mind, and spirit. It is an exercise that can be done by anyone at any age or level of physical condition. It builds strength, flexibility, improves circulation, lowers blood pressure, and reduces psychological stress. Students will provide their own sticky mat.