Here at Brighter Days Dance, our dance classes build off of one another, each level getting more challenging and requiring greater skill.
With different instructors and so many God-glorifying songs, your class may consist of some sharp, hard-hitting steps or some more expressive, smoother-type moves. You’ll learn about rhythm, moving in unison, and building your technical abilities.
In class, you’ll begin with a warm-up, learn a routine, and practice technique in the form of turns, strength training, leaps, and flexibility exercises. Because of our love for Christ and devotion to His Word, we will also include some Bible study and prayer time in each class.
Below you will find a brief description of what you can expect at your dance class. Hope to see you at the studio!
General Class Information
Each of our classes has a class size maximum depending on the genre and age of the students.
Class length varies depending on the age and level of the dance class.
Classes are held at our studio at 1921 E Main Street, Little Chute.
Each instructor runs their classes differently. Some of our instructors do tricks, lifts or stunts in their classes. If your dancer has physical restrictions that prohibit them from participating in such activities, please complete that information on the registration form.
Each instructor reserves the right to move children to a different level if they feel the student’s needs will be better fit in a different class.
If classes are full, we can put your name on a waiting list, upon request.
Please also see our page on the dress code.
Please see the NEW Registration Form.
Ballet
Intro to Ballet for 4-5 Year-Olds:
This ballet class introduces 4–5-year-olds to basic ballet steps, focusing on motor skills, listening, and social interaction. Class includes gentle stretches, barre warm-ups, and fun ballet movements set to Christian music to build coordination and confidence. Children will learn foundational positions and steps such as chasse, passé, rond de jambe, échappé, battement, and developpé, all in a supportive and encouraging environment.
Beginning 1 Ballet: This class may include a warm-up and stretch at the barre. We will dedicate part of each class to technique. Technique will also be accompanied by the combining of steps to complete a routine or different combinations. Ages 6 to 8 are recommended at this level but may vary per instructor placement.
Beginning 2 Ballet: This class will include: A warm-up, stretching, technique and time to work on a class routine will fill the remainder of the class. Steps they will learn may include: ron de jambe, attitudes, and three-step turns. Each level is designed to build off of the ones below it. Class etiquette and teamwork is always encouraged. Dancers will be ages 8 to 10 for this level unless an instructor says otherwise.
Intermediate 1 Ballet: This class is for students who have mastered the skill set at the beginning level class. Each class includes a warm-up and stretch at the barre. We will dedicate part of each class to technique. Technique will also be accompanied by the combining of steps to complete a routine or different combinations. Steps they will learn may include: double outside pirouettes, cabriole, pas de chat, and leaps. Ages 11 and up are recommended unless an instructor says otherwise.
Intermediate 2 Ballet: This class has time reserved for technique time. The students will be challenged to push themselves toward accomplishing larger movements and encouraged to fine tune the technique they learned in previous levels, all while learning how to dance as if they were dancing for the Lord. They will work on perfecting double pirouettes, chainé turns, changement and combinations as we also learn our routine. Dancers must be placed by an instructor for this class. All dancers will be ages 12 and up unless placed by an instructor.
Advanced Ballet 1: This class is for students that have mastered the skill set at the intermediate 2 level class. We begin with a warm-up and stretch at the barre. We will have a strong focus on technique as we dedicate part of each class period towards improvement there. The students will be encouraged to challenge themselves and to fine tune the technique they learned in Intermediate 2 Ballet. The students will also be challenged to build up strength if they wish to pursue dancing on pointe. The students are encouraged to fully embrace the Christian music and live out the songs by dancing in such a way that tells the story. Steps they will learn may include:triple outside pirouettes, fouettes, and combinations. Dancers must be placed by an instructor for this class. All dancers will be ages 13 and up unless placed by an instructor.
Advanced Ballet 2/pointe: This class is for students that have mastered the skill set at the Advanced 1 level class. The dancers at this level will participate in the pointework class AND a ballet class each week. We begin with a warm-up and pointework at the barre. We will have a strong focus on technique as we dedicate part of each class period towards improvement there. The students will be encouraged to challenge themselves and to fine tune the technique they learned in Advanced 1 Ballet while being en pointe. The students are encouraged to fully embrace the Christian music and live out the songs by dancing in such a way that tells the story. Steps they will learn may include: triple outside pirouettes, fouettés, and combinations. Dancers must be placed by an instructor for this class. All dancers will be ages 14 and up unless placed by an instructor.
Pointework: This class is for Advanced 2 ballet students who have demonstrated the strength and maturity needed to begin pointe. Focused on barre work and strength training, it helps dancers develop the technique required for dancing on pointe. Placement is by instructor approval only.
Ballet Technique for Intermediate & Advanced Dancers: This workshop will offer a variety of intensive classes working on different areas of movement. We will focus on strengthening, balance, jumps, turns, arms, and center work. Each class will have floor warm-ups, barre, center exercises, and an allegro & adagio combination.
The focus of this technique class is on ballet, but all genres are welcome to participate. This is a NON-recital class.
Hip Hop
Beginning 1 Hip Hop: This class for beginning-level students begins with a stretch and warm-up. During this class, they will learn hip hop dance moves that fit with the latest trends. These sharp and hard-hitting dance moves will be fun. This class will focus part of each class on hip hop technique. Steps they will learn may include: b-boy, snake, and crossovers. Recommended for ages 6 to 8.
Beginning 2 Hip Hop: This class designed to perfect the moves learned at the Beginning 1 level and add on some more challenging moves. The class will include with a warm-up and technique time. Steps they will learn may include: The grinder, wave, and plank roll. Ages 8 thru 10 are recommended.
Intermediate 1 Hip Hop: This class is for students that have mastered the skill set at the beginning level classes. Class begins with a stretch and warm-up. During this class, they will build off what they have learned in Beginning Hip Hop. This class will focus part of each class on hip hop technique. Steps they will learn may include: moonwalk, knee turn, tuts (hand work) and glides. We recommend ages 11 and up for this class unless placed by an instructor.
Intermediate 2 Hip Hop: This class is designed to perfect the moves learned at the Intermediate 1 level and add on some more challenging moves. The class will include warm-up routines, technique time, and exercises to help create better and stronger dancers. Attitude, precision, emotion are the skills necessary for this level. Dancers must be placed by an instructor for this class. All dancers will be ages 12 and up unless placed by an instructor.
Advanced 1 Hip Hop: This class is for students that have mastered the skill set at the intermediate level classes. This class includes warm-ups, workouts and hip hop technique. Steps they will learn may include: : glide, donkey kicks, footwork and the fish flop. Dancers must be placed by an instructor for this class. All dancers will be ages 13 and up unless placed by an instructor.
Advanced 2 Hip Hop: This class is for those that have mastered the skill set at the Advanced 1 level. The class includes warm-ups, workouts and hip hop technique. We teach and expect improvisation, control, and expression on the stage. Dancers must be placed by an instructor for this class. All dancers will be ages 14 and up unless placed by an instructor.
Lyrical
Beginning 1 Lyrical: This class introduces students to the lyrical style of dance. We focus part of every class on technique, while also including a warm-up and recital routine. Some of the moves introduced may include: single pirouette, front chasse, waltz step, and arabesques. We recommend ages 6-8 for this level. Instructor placements may vary.
Beginning 2 Lyrical: At this level, children have a bit more coordination and confidence. We focus part of every class on technique and build on moves as we master them. Steps they will learn may include: single inside and outside pirouettes, chasses in opposition, compass and chaine turns, and kicks. Though they may read like the same requirements as our jazz levels, the technique taught is a completely different style. We recommend ages 8-10 for this level. Instructor placements may vary.
Intermediate 1 Lyrical: This is a class for those ready to push themselves to become stronger dancers. We will spend part of each class working on technique using drills and exercises. Some new skills we they learn may include: double pirouettes, attitude turns, and pique turns. Musicality and expression are key at this level. Improvisation is also introduced and encouraged. We recommend ages 11 and up for this level. Instructor placements may vary.
Intermediate 2 Lyrical: In this class we add the emotion and perfect the foundations we have built upon in previous levels. We will spend part of class working on technique. They will learn leap combinations and turn combinations. Though they may read like the same requirements as our jazz levels, they are not as the technique taught is a completely different style. Dancers must be placed by an instructor for this class. All dancers will be ages 12 and up unless placed by an instructor.
Advanced 1 Lyrical: This class focuses on building technique, strength, and challenging skills like triple pirouettes, barrel turns, and switch leaps. Students will spend time on warm-ups and routine work, while growing in expression, musicality, teamwork, and dancing for the Lord. Dancers must be placed by an instructor for this class. All dancers will be ages 13 and up unless placed by an instructor.
Advanced 2 Lyrical: This class, technique and strength building takes 30 minutes, while our routine and warmup take the other half of our class time. Steps they will learn may include: triple pirouettes, barrel turns, switch leaps, and build on more challenging tricks as we develop our strengths. An appreciation for expression, teamwork, musicality, and dancing for the Lord is fostered and honed here. Dancers must be placed by an instructor for this class. All dancers will be ages 14 and up unless placed by an instructor.
Jazz
Intro to Jazz for 4/5year-olds: This class introduces young dancers to jazz in a fun, supportive environment. Children will build gross motor skills, learn to follow directions, and engage with others through movement and music. Each class includes light stretching, basic technique, and fun dance games. Steps they will learn may include: chasse, passé, and développé, kicks and turns. All activities are designed to build coordination, confidence, and a love for dance. Instructor placements may vary.
Beginning 1 Jazz: In this class we focus part of every class on technique, while also including a warm up and recital routine. Some of the moves introduced may include the single pirouette, front chasse, pique, crossover, and jazz square. We recommend ages 6-8 for this level. Instructor placements may vary.
Beginning 2 Jazz: At this level, children have a bit more coordination and confidence. We focus part of every class on technique and build on moves as we master them. Steps they will learn may include: single inside and outside pirouettes, chasses in opposition, the lindy, and kicks. We recommend ages 8-10 for this level. Instructor placements may vary.
Intermediate 1 Jazz: This is a class for those ready to push themselves to become stronger dancers. We will spend part of each class working on technique using drills, exercises, and the like. Some new skills they will learn may include kicklines, leaps, tour jetes, and chainé turns. We recommend ages 11 and up for this level. Instructor placements may vary.
Intermediate 2 Jazz: In this class, we perfect the foundations we have built already. We dedicate part of the class to working on technique. Steps they will learn may include: leap combinations, turn combinations, and double pirouettes.Dancers must be placed by an instructor for this class. All dancers will be ages 12 and up unless placed by an instructor.
Advanced 1 Jazz: In this class, we will work on technique and strength building for part of class, while our routine and warmup take the rest of our class time. Steps they will learn may include: triple pirouettes, barrel turns, switch leaps, and build on more challenging tricks as we develop our strengths. Dancers must be placed by an instructor for this class. All dancers will be ages 13 and up unless placed by an instructor.
Advanced 2 Jazz: This class is for those who have proven their dedication to and love of dance. In this class, we will work on technique and strength building for part of class, while our routine and warmup take the rest of our class time. Steps they will learn may include: triple pirouettes, barrel turns, switch leaps, and build on more challenging tricks as we develop our strengths. Dancers must be placed by an instructor for this class. All dancers will be ages 14 and up unless placed by an instructor.
Tap
Intro to Tap for 4/5 Year-Olds: This class introduces young dancers to basic tap steps in a fun, engaging setting. With a focus on coordination, rhythm, and listening skills, students will learn foundational steps like toe, heel, brush, spank, and shuffle, gradually building to combinations like shuffle hop step and ball change. Set to upbeat Christian music, this class encourages confidence, social interaction, and a love for dance
Beginning 1 Tap: This class for beginning-level students begins with a warm-up and then progresses with tap steps and terminology. This class focuses on teaching technique each class period. Steps they will learn may include: flaps, flap heels, back flaps, and buffalos. Recommended for ages 6 to 8, unless specified by an instructor.
Beginning 2 Tap: This class will include a warm-up and focus on perfecting the basics in tap dance. Steps they will learn may include: Maxi Fords, cramp rolls, and riffs. Great class etiquette and teamwork will always be encouraged. Ages 8 to 10 unless an instructor says otherwise.
Intermediate 1 Tap: This class is for students that have mastered the skill set at the beginning level class. We begin with a warm-up and then progress with challenging tap steps, technique, and terminology. Steps they will learn may include: single times steps, Shirley Temple, and paradiddle. Recommended age is 11 and up with exceptions to instructor placement.
Intermediate 2 Tap: In this class there will be a warm-up,stretching, technique, followed by time to work on our routine. Steps they will learn may include: the shim sham, treble, and faster combinations of beginning level steps. Dancers must be placed by an instructor for this class. All dancers will be ages 12 and up unless placed by an instructor.
Advanced 1 & 2 Tap: This class is for students that have mastered the skill set at the intermediate level. Class begins with a warm-up and then progresses with challenging tap steps, technique, and terminology. Steps they will learn may include: wings, double and triple times steps, traveling time steps, and faster combinations of beginning/intermediate level steps. Dancers must be placed by an instructor for this class. All dancers will be ages 13 and up unless placed by an instructor.
Cheer & Dance
Beginning 1 Cheer and Dance: This class for beginning-level students begins with stretching and warm-up kicks followed by technique. The recital routine will consist of both a cheerleading chant and a dance number. Our chants will be Bible verses and our dances, upbeat and peppy. Students will learn and recite scripture and work together as a team while glorifying God with their movement. Ages 6 to 8 for this level unless specified by an instructor.
Beginning 2 Cheer and Dance: This class for beginning-level students begins with stretching and warm-up kicks/jumps followed by technique. We also work on cartwheels and round-offs at this level. We practice our Bible verse chants and learn teamwork and great classroom etiquette. Our recital piece includes a dance number and a cheerleading chant. Ages 8 to 10 unless recommended by an instructor.
Intermediate 1 Cheer and Dance: This class is for students who have mastered the skill set at the beginning level class. We will begin with stretching and strength as well as warm-up kicks and jumps and continue with technique. We add more advanced tricks as well as stunts to this level. Students will learn chants and a cheer (Bible verses) in addition to an accelerated cheerleading dance routine. During the recital, the students will perform a scripture chant and a dance number. Recommended for ages 11 and up unless placed by an instructor.
Intermediate 2 Cheer and Dance: This class is for students ready to perfect and hone their skills. Stretching and practicing at home is a must at this level! We spend part of each class drilling our technique which includes jumps and kicks. We build on the stunts and tricks from Intermediate 1 with the goal of refining and adding more. Dancers must be placed by an instructor for this class. All dancers will be ages 12 and up unless placed by an instructor.
Advanced 1/2 Cheer and Dance: This is a class for dancers who are committed to working hard and trying new things. Continued stretching and practicing at home is a must at this level! Dancers will learn more advanced stunts and tricks as well as multiple cheers and chants. Our recital dance will include a cheer, tricks, stunts, and dance. We will spend time each week working on stretching and strength as well as improving and adding to our choreography. Stunts may include shoulder stands, liberties, pyramids, and basket tosses. Dancers must be placed by an instructor for this class. All dancers will be ages 13 and up unless placed by an instructor.
Classes for Children 3 and Under
Music and Movement: This class is for 3 years olds. In this class, your student will learn fun ways to move to the music. They will learn basic beats and how to count while dancing. They will practice balancing, learning right and left, proper studio etiquette and personal space. The skills learned in this class will prepare them for a more structured dance class in the future. This is a non-recital class.
Big & Little: This 30-minute class is for walking 1-2-year-olds along with their parent/guardian. During this class, we will change large motor & small motor activities every few minutes to keep the little ones engaged. Little dancers will be encouraged to follow simple step directions while listening to music/using props all while listening to fun-filled music that will make them smile. This is a non-recital class.