Hearts in Motion Dance Classes

The Hearts in Motion Dance Project is a unique dance organization that strives to bring fun and affordable dance classes to Grand Rapids Youth. We offer classes for children ages 3-10.

Contact Alison at 292-0684 for more information. To sign up send your name, child's name, and class(es) of interest to HeartsinMotionDP@gmail.com to reserve a spot.

Visit our facebook page at: www.facebook.com/HeartsinMotionDanceProject to find out more information!

Hearts in Motion Classes
(July 10 - August 28 ; no class August 7)

Let’s Move!Ages 3-411:00 - 11:45

Have fun and get moving in this introductory dance class. We will stretch, run, play and of course dance! We will learn some basic terms and movements and dance to all different kinds of music.

Intro to Dance
Ages 4-5
11:45 - 12:30

Learn the basics of dance in a little more structured environment than our Let’s Move class. This class will introduce children to basic ballet terms, preparing them to move on to our beginner courses. We will also work on different routines each week and have fun learning about all different dance styles.

Beginner Ballet
Ages 5-7
12:30 - 1:15

Become a beautiful ballerina in our beginner ballet class! Learn the basics of ballet technique at the barre and on the floor. We will work on fun routines choreographed to classical music. This class will be a great stepping-stone for those students who want to continue dancing and try out other styles of dance.

Beginner Jazz
Ages 5-7
1:15 - 2:00

Jazz dance is a fun and creative way for young dancers to express themselves! We will learn many different styles including classic Broadway jazz, swing dance, traditional jazz and so much more. Each week we will work on various routines, trying something new every session. Students are encouraged to be enrolled in the beginner ballet course at the same time.

Beginner Tap
Ages 5-7
2:00 - 2:45

Shuffle, hop, step, flap, ball change! Learn these and other tap skills that will help each dancer understand the art of dancing and making music with their feet. Each week we will learn basic steps and apply them to our own dance routines. Some of our routines will be a cappella where we make the music only with our feet. Students are encouraged to be enrolled in the beginner ballet course at the same time. Tap shoes are not required for this beginner class but are encouraged.

Fall Session

(September 11 - December 18; no class November 27)
45 minute classes cost $6.00. 1-hour combination classes cost $8.00. 8-class punch cards can be purchased offering a discount of $1 per class.

Let’s Move!
Ages 3-4
$6.00
10:15 – 11:00Have fun and get moving in this introductory dance class. We will stretch, run, play and of course dance! We will learn some basic terms and movements and dance to all different kinds of music.
Intro to Dance
Ages 4-5
$6.00
11:00 – 11:45Learn the basics of dance in a little more structured environment than our Let’s Move class. This class will introduce children to basic ballet terms, preparing them to move on to our beginner courses. We will also work on different routines each week and have fun learning about all different dance styles.
Beginner Ballet/Jazz
Ages 5-7
$8.00
11:45 –12:45
This combination class will teach students to become beautiful ballerinas and sassy jazz dancers! Learn the basics of ballet technique at the barre and on the floor. We will also learn many different jazz styles including classic Broadway jazz, swing dance, traditional jazz and so much more. We will work on fun routines in each style. This class will be a great stepping-stone for those students who want to continue dancing and trying out two styles of dance at the same time!
Beginner Tap
All Ages
$6.00
12:45-1:30Shuffle, hop, step, flap, ball change! Learn these and other tap skills that will help each dancer understand the art of dancing and making music with their feet. Each week we will learn basic steps and apply them to our own dance routines. Some of our routines will be a cappella where we make the music only with our feet. This class is for all ages interested in learning basic tap.
Ballet 1
Ages 8-10
$6.00
1:30-2:15This class will focus on learning strong ballet technique. This class will be a great follow-up to beginner ballet but is welcome to new dancers as well. Each week we will learn new things and practice routines that incorporate those skills.
Jazz/Hip Hop 1
Ages 8-10
$8.00
2:15-3:15
This combination class will teach basic skills in both jazz and hip-hop. Each week we will build upon those skills learning proper technique and have fun doing it!