Class Descriptions

Sharon’s Studio of Dance has been creating beautiful dance memories for over 24 years in Southern Maryland! The studio atmosphere is one of festivity and creativity so that your child’s dance class is cheerful and fun. One step into our dance rooms and you’ll know you’re in a dance world like no other! Colorful displays of props light up your child’s imagination, making the excitement of dance come to life! Our classes offer a thorough dance education and the materials presented in each class is consistent with the educational development of the students. Children learn proper studio etiquette and behavior, while never losing sight of the joy and fun dancing brings. All classes are designed for the attention span and physical capabilities of each specific age and our teachers are specially trained to inspire and bring the world of dance to every child!

Dancing Gym Bears (50 minutes) 2-3 year olds
Parent Participation Class!
This class is perfect for the beginner dancer and parent! One half of the class time is spent in the dance room introducing basic ballet steps and creative movement. Then, it’s off to the Gym to explore tumbling and equipment skills! Tuition is $50 per month plus yearly registration fee of $25. Class requirements: Child: leotard/unitard, tights and a pair of ballet slippers. Parent: comfortable clothing and ballet slippers, socks, or bare feet.

Mini-Movers (50 minutes) 3 year olds
Mini-Movers is an introduction to dance and tumbling skills through fun and innovative ways meant to instill a love for movement. Ballet etiquette, tumbling skills (in the gym) and creative songs are introduced with special props and activities. Tuition is $50 per month plus yearly registration fee of $25. Class requirements: leotard/unitard, tights and a pair of no-tie, split sole pink ballet slippers.

Kindercombo (1 hour class) 4 year olds
Our Kindercombo program is an exploration of traditional dance through a combination of basic ballet, tap and tumbling. Etiquette, posture and grace are accented, while keeping dance a fun and creative experience. The tumbling portion of the class will be in the Gym! Each class evolves with the child’s educational development with age appropriate steps and levels. Tuition is $50 per month plus yearly registration fee of $25. Class requirements: leotard/unitard, tights, no-tie, split sole pink ballet slippers, buckle light tan tap shoes and a dance bag.

Cheer Bears (1 hour class) 4-8 year olds
This class combines the fun of cheerleading with the skills of tumbling! Your little cheerleader will get a “jump” on the basics of cheerleading while learning cute chants and cheers. One half of the class time is spent on cheerleading and one half is spent on tumbling in the Gym! Tuition is $50 per month plus yearly registration fee of $25. Class requirements: leotard/unitard, tights and slip-on split sole light tan jazz shoes (no ties).

Tap, Ballet & Tumbling Combo (75 minutes) Ages 5-9
This 75 minute class gives students the ability to learn tap, ballet and tumbling. Ballet teaches placement, grace and poise. Our tap classes combine dance with rhythmic foot patterns for a challenging and fun class. Basic tumbling will be taught in the Gym with floor exercise and equipment skills. Tuition is $57 per month plus yearly family registration fee of $25. Class Requirements: leotard/unitard, tights, buckle light tan tap shoes, split sole (no tie) pink ballet slippers and a dance bag.

Ballet and Tap Combo (1 hour) Ages 5-11
Great class for those dancers interested in taking both types of traditional dance—tap and ballet! Ballet teaches placement, grace and poise while the tap portion offers a fun experience with rhythmic foot patterns! Tuition is $50 per month plus yearly family registration fee of $25. Class Requirements: leotard/unitard, tights, buckle light tan tap shoes, split sole (no tie) pink ballet slippers and a dance bag.

Hip Hop Kidz (45 minutes)  Ages 4-6
New Class!  This is the perfect class for those dancers with lots of energy!  Basic jazz technique combined with kid friendly music and fun hip hop moves make this a sure winner!  Of course, all music and dance moves are "little kid" appropriate because we like to keep them little as long as possible!  This class is offered at our Waldorf location on Thursday nights.  Tuition is $50 per month plus a family registration fee of $25.  Class Requirements:  leotard/unitard, tights and a pair of split sole light tan (no tie) jazz shoes.   

Hip-Hop Jazz & Tap (1 hour) Ages 5-11
This fun combo class gives students the ability to learn tap & jazz. This class concentrates on jazz and the latest dance moves introduced in an age appropriate manner. Tap class will combine dance with rhythmic foot patterns for a fun and challenging class. Tuition is $50 per month plus yearly family registration fee of $25. Class Requirements: leotard/unitard, tights, buckle light tan tap shoes, split sole light tan (no tie) jazz shoes and a dance bag.

Ballet & Hip-Hop Jazz (1 hour) Ages 5-11
Ballet teaches placement, grace and poise while the jazz portion of class concentrates on the latest dance moves introduced in an age appropriate manner.  Tuition is $50 per month plus yearly family registration fee of $25. Class requirements: leotard/unitard, tights, split sole light tan (no tie) jazz shoes, split sole (no tie) pink ballet slippers and a dance bag.

Hip-Hop Jazz & Tumbling Combo (1 hour) Ages 5-8 Waldorf, Age 5-9 LaPlata
This fast paced, fun class concentrates on hip-hop jazz and the latest dance moves, introduced in a age appropriate manner with fun, kid-friendly music! Basic floor tumbling skills are also taught in the Gym to increase flexibility and strength. This class lasts 1 hour. Cost is $50 per month plus a yearly registration fee of $25. Class requirements: leotard/unitard, tights and a pair of slip-on, split sole light tan jazz shoes (no ties).

Single Subject Classes (tap, ballet & hip-hop jazz) Ages 12-14 Waldorf, Age 10-14 LaPlata
For our older students, we offer single subject classes back to back on the same nights for those students interested in mixing & matching their dance experience! Classes are 30 minutes and are taught by qualified, experienced teachers in an age appropriate manner. The cost per month is: 1 subject $37, 2 subjects $50 and 3 subjects $62 plus yearly family registration fee of $25. Class Requirements: leotard/unitard, tights and a dance bag. Shoe requirements: Tap: light tan buckle tap shoes, Ballet: split sole, (no tie) pink ballet slippers, Hip-Hop Jazz: split sole, slip-on (no ties) light tan jazz shoes.

BOYS Hip-Hop Jazz Class Ages 5-9 Waldorf
This weekly class will really keep the guys moving! This “boys only” class will introduce them to the fundamentals of basic hip-hop jazz! Tuition is $37 per month plus yearly family registration fee of $25. Class requirements: comfortable clothing such as sweatpants and t-shirt (no jeans) and clean tennis shoes for jazz.