Portland Metro Arts
Dance
Department Head
Nancy Yeamans
dance@pdxmetroarts.org
The benefits of dance include increasing cardiovascular conditioning, strength, flexibility, and coordination. Cognitive abilities are also enhanced, as dancers must develop both mental and muscle memory to become proficient. Dancing also develops a great sense of rhythm and timing.
All Level 1 classes are open to age-appropriate students with little or no previous dance training. Prior experience and instructor’s consent required for Levels 2 through Advanced. New students should contact our office for proper placement, prior to registration. Parents are invited to observe classes during scheduled visitor weeks.
All our dance studios have sprung wood floors and are fully air conditioned.
MONDAY
Pre-Dance 1 - M
5:30-6:00pm
Ages 3.5-4.5
Pre-Dance 2 - M
6:00-6:45pm
Ages 4.5-K
TUESDAY
Pre-Dance 2 - T
4:00-4:45pm
Ages 4.5-K
Pre-Dance 1-T
4:45-5:15pm
Ages 3.5-4.5
SATURDAY
Pre-Dance 1 - Sa
9:00-9:30am
Ages 3.5-4.5
Pre-Dance 2 - Sa
9:30-10:15pm
Ages 4.5-K
MONDAY
Tap 1
4:00-4:45pm
Grades 1-6
Ballet 1 - M
6:30-7:30pm
Grades 1-6
WEDNESDAY
Hip Hop 1-W
5:30-6:30pm
Grades 1-6
THURSDAY
Ballet 1 - Th
4:00-5:00pm
Grades 1-6
SATURDAY
Ballet 1 - Sa
10:15-11:15am
Grades 1-6
Hip Hop 1-Sa
11:00am-12:00pm
Grades 1-6
MONDAY
Tap 2
4:45-5:30pm
Grades 3-6
TUESDAY
Ballet 2
5:15-6:15pm
Grades 3-6-Prerequisite
WEDNESDAY
Hip Hop 2
6:30-7:30pm
Grades 3-6
THURSDAY
Ballet 2
5:15-6:15pm
Grades 3-6-Prerequisite
MONDAY
Ballet 4-M/W
5:00-6:45pm
12-up-Prerequisite
TUESDAY
Ballet 3
5:15-6:30pm
Grades 5-9-Prerequisite
WEDNESDAY
Ballet 4-M/W
5:00-6:45pm
12-up-Prerequisite
THURSDAY
Ballet 3
5:15-6:30pm
Grades 5-9-Prerequisite
SATURDAY
Ballet 4-Sa
11:15-12:45
12-up-Prerequisite
Ballet Pointe
12:45-1:45
12-up-Prerequisite
TUESDAY
Ballet Open Adult-T/Th
6:30-8:00
MS/HS/Adult
THURSDAY
Ballet Open Adult-T/Th
6:30-8:00
MS/HS/Adult
SATURDAY
Ballet Open Adult-Sa
9:00-10:30
MS/HS/Adult
Classes listed above may not be available every season. Please check the class schedule for current offerings. We frequently add new classes to our schedule. If you register in a WAITLIST ONLY class, you will be contacted on a space available basis. If the blue Register button is not available next to a class, that class is full.
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Pre-Dance 1
A dance and movement experience that helps children develop into confident movers who feel good about themselves, independent from parents. Self-esteem for children this age is primarily based on being a comfortable and confident mover. Kids love to get moving to music that works on motor co-ordination, rhythm, and strength. A wonderful basis for all dance forms, sports, and other physical activities.
Pre-Dance 2
A dance and movement experience that helps children develop into confident movers who feel good about themselves, independent from parents. Self-esteem for children this age is primarily based on being a comfortable and confident mover. Kids love to get moving to music that works on motor co-ordination, rhythm, and strength. A wonderful basis for all dance forms, sports, and other physical activities.
Tap 1
Tap dance technique is an excellent way to develop a sense of rhythm and body coordination. The fundamentals of tap are taught in a progressive program of classes. New students should contact our office for proper placement, prior to registration. Grades 1-6
Tap 2
Tap dance technique is an excellent way to develop a sense of rhythm and body coordination. The fundamentals of tap are taught in a progressive program of classes. New students should contact our office for proper placement, prior to registration. Instructor permission is required for this class. Grades 3-6
Hip Hop 1
As part of the urban culture of rap music, hip hop dance embraces several dance styles such as the athleticism of break dance and fast sharp moves of body popping. Hip hop and its music have become part of our popular culture and continue to evolve. Grades 1-6
Hip Hop 2
As part of the urban culture of rap music, hip hop dance embraces several dance styles such as the athleticism of break dance and fast sharp moves of body popping. Hip hop and its music have become part of our popular culture and continue to evolve. Grades 4-6 *Instructor's consent needed.
Ballet 2
Ballet technique is the foundation for all other dance forms and excellent preparation for sports, conditioning and other physical activities. Classical Ballet is offered in a progressive program. Instructor's consent required prior to registration. New students should contact our office for questions regarding proper placement.
Ballet 3
Ballet technique is the foundation for all other dance forms and excellent preparation for sports, conditioning and other physical activities. Classical Ballet is offered in a progressive program. Instructor's consent required prior to registration. New students should contact our office for questions regarding proper placement. This class requires instructor's consent.
Ballet 4
Ballet technique is the foundation for all other dance forms and excellent preparation for sports, conditioning and other physical activities. Classical Ballet is offered in a progressive program. Instructor's consent required prior to registration. New students should contact our office for questions regarding proper placement.
Ballet Pointe
Dancers working on pointe at this level must regularly attend technique classes two times a week and also take the Ballet 4 class that precedes Pointe.
Ballet-Adult Intro
An introductory class for Middle School through Adults with little or no previous ballet experience.
Ballet-Adult Open
Middle School-Adult. Open to dancers with prior ballet training. Instructor's consent is not required, although it is requested that new students speak to the instructor following the first class to assure proper class placement.
Ballet 1
Ballet technique is the foundation for all other dance forms and excellent preparation for sports, conditioning and other physical activities. Classical Ballet is offered in a progressive program. Ballet 1 is for those with little or no previous experience. Contact our office for questions regarding proper placement, prior to registration. Grades 1-6