Classes
By taking classes at Soul 2 Sole Dance, Inc., you are giving your child the opportunity to explore dance in a manner that is meaningful and fun.
We offer a wide variety of classes: preschool classes which teach the beginning of creative movement and socialization skills in a fun, nurturing environment; beginning level classes which teach the basics of each dance discipline while building self-esteem; and advanced level and technique classes which emphasize the skill and precision that makes a technically-trained, polished dancer. At all ages and levels, Soul 2 Sole Dance, Inc. has the perfect class for you!
Soul 2 Sole Dance, Inc. offers well-trained, energetic instructors, and state-of-the-art facilities — it all leads to a positive dance experience! This is what makes Soul 2 Sole Dance, Inc. the place to be!
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Poms

Poms
SOUL 2 SOLE DANCE, Inc. POMS TEAM AWARDED TITLE OF CHAMPIONS AT U.S. FINALS
Soul 2 Sole Dance, Inc. is proud to celebrate their big win after its AllStar Poms team was awarded the title of champions at the 2018 U.S. Finals at the Sears Center in Illinois. The Soul 2 Sole Dance, Inc. team, comprised of eight girls aged 9 to 13 years, beat out 35 teams for the championship.
The Soul 2 Sole Dance, Inc. Poms teams is an incredible program where members have the opportunity to compete alongside a state ranked high school dance team and receive technique training from Universal Dance Association (UDA) members. Participation in this program prepares dancers for higher levels teams such as those in middle school and high school.
INTENSIVE PROGRAM GEARED TOWARD HIGH SCHOOL POM SQUAD TRYOUTS
ARE YOU READY FOR A CHALLENGE THAT WILL PUT YOU AT THE TOP OF YOUR HIGH SCHOOL TRY-OUTS?
Join Soul 2 Sole Dance, Inc. for classes designed to prep students for middle school and high school tryouts. Led by Coach Lizzy, a dancer with over eight years of experience in the competitive AllStar and high school dance realm, Lizzy give students the confidence that comes when they know they are properly prepared. Students prepare for tryouts for freshman, JV, and/or Varsity poms!
Our cheer/pom classes is a goal-oriented program that prepares students to become members of their school cheerleading and/or pom squads. We are proud of many of our students who have been chosen to be part of their school squads.
Dancers will work on the following:
- Jumps
- Turns
- Kicks
- Cheers Arm executions
- Dance routines
- Flexibility
- Formations transitions
- Synchronization
- Team building
- Audition technique
And much much MORE!
Adult Dance Classes

Classes currently being offered (these classes do not participate in the spring recital):
Adult Hip Hop – Be part of the fun of Hip Hop Dance. This class begins with a basic warm-up to stretch and tone the body, followed by a fun, energetic hip hop routine. Hip hop dancing promotes coordination and agility. Movements are taught to the latest sounds in Hip Hop.
Adult Tap – All levels are welcome to join this upbeat, fun tap class!
POMSQUAD™ – POMSQUAD™ Fitness is a fun, immensely positive, high-energy dance fitness class! Shake your poms while prancing, dancing, bending and snapping to today’s hits and yesterday’s favorites. These inclusive, encouraging and easy-to-follow classes are designed to maximize caloric burn while strengthening and toning the body. Since we feature a variety of dance styles and choreography, there is something for every type of spirit leader in every class!
Ask about private lessons!
You & Me Classes

Classes for ages 18 mos. – 3 yrs.
You and Me Dance: (ages 18 mos. – 2.5 yrs.)
You & Me Dance is an exciting opportunity for young dancers to explore the wonderful world of dance. It is a structured creative movement class that focuses on gross motor skills. Dancers learn coordination, muscle development and musicality. Along with movement, this class is a great introduction to socialization and listening skills. Children are able to learn while being supported by a parent or caregiver who is just one hug away!
Tumble Play: (ages 12 mos. – 2 yrs.)
A parent or caregiver will have the opportunity to interact with the child in a fun setting. This semi-structured class includes circle time, singing, an interactive warm up, use of the gymnastics equipment, and parachute play. Large motor skills are emphasized.
Music with Mr. Nick: (ages 6 mos. – 3 yrs.)
Music with Mr. Nick is a fun, interactive class where participants enjoy music that appeals to children and adults. Mr. Nick is a professional musician whose upbeat music and instruments give every child the opportunity to play, learn and grow. They learn rhythm, beats and can create their own music while singing along.
Preschool and Kindergarten Dance Classes

All preschool classes are designed to instill a love for the magical world of dance, tumbling, yoga, and art by capturing children’s natural enthusiasm for music, movement and creative play. As our students grow and mature, our classes are designed to transition into greater knowledge and skill in dance and the arts — building grace, self-confidence, discipline and poise.
We want your little ones to work with our highly-trained, caring and nurturing instructors as they begin their journey in dance. All Preschool and Kindergarten classes are based on creative movement so your child’s introduction to dance is cheerful and fun. Children learn proper studio etiquette and behavior while never losing sight of the joy and fun of dancing. Classes are limited in size; however, a waiting list is available for any class that is currently filled. All classes participate in spring recital unless otherwise stated. The recital requires a costume purchase. Participation in recital is optional.
Drop-off classes (ages 2.5-3.5 years)
Fairy Tale Ballet – Dancers explore both the creative and physical dimensions of dance while gaining awareness of music, rhythm, and movement. Classes are designed to develop strength, coordination, and creative thinking. A great start to build self-confidence, musicality, and large motor skills. (Ballet shoes required.)
Dance Party – A fun introduction into movement through dance. Learn the beginning steps of hip hop and creative movement. Classes are designed to build self-confidence, coordination and socialization skills.
Tot Yoga – Your child will begin his/her yogic journey with animated breathing techniques and playful yoga poses. Through stories and song, children will become more mindful of themselves, others, and their surroundings. Throughout this yoga session, children will be invited to learn about strength, gratitude, and self expression through movement. Bring your own mat or borrow one of ours.
Drop-off classes – (Ages 3.5-4.5 through Kindergarten)
Ballet/Tap This is the most popular combo dance class! Your child will learn classical Ballet techniques and positions for the feet and arms through music and song, while growing a fondness for the world’s most classic ballets. We will then switch gears and click clack our way to tap! This class is a great introductory to rhythm, tempo and musicality of tap basics.
Technique Classes

Acro Technique – Learn elements of acrobatic dance, focusing on flexibility, strength, balance, limbering, tumbling, and more. Class emphasis is geared towards developing technique required to perform balances, tumbling and partner/group tricks on stage to enhance a complete dance routine.
Ballet Tech – this is a serious and structured class that is the basic foundation for all dance forms. It teaches proper placement, carriage, grace and poise. Barre exercises develop strength and flexibility, while center work allows the student to practice classic dance principles. Ballet Tech is strongly recommended as a compliment to other classes as the terminology and placement learned in ballet carries over to all forms of dance.
Ballet for Skaters – this class is geared specifically for the grace, poise, and alignment needed for figure skaters. It teaches proper placement, carriage, grace, and poise. Barre exercises develop strength and flexibility, while center work allows the student to practice classic dance principles. Ballet is strongly recommended as a compliment to other classes as the terminology and placement learned in ballet carries over to greatly improve skating performance.
Hip Hop Progressions – this class is a technique only class with no choreography being taught. All elements of hip hop dance including performance, execution of movements, style, precision, and tricks will be drilled and perfected. This class is a great addition to any Hip Hop class and also may be a prerequisite for higher level Hip Hop classes.
Turns and Progressions – this class is a great addition to any ballet or jazz class. T & P is a technique only class with no choreography being taught. Across the floor combinations, jumps, leaps, and many different types of turns will be drilled and perfected.
Note: The above classes are non-recital classes.
Recreational Dance

All classes participate in spring recital unless otherwise stated and require a costume purchase. Participation in the recital is optional.
Acro: Learn elements of acrobatic dance, focusing on flexibility, strength, balance, limbering, tumbling, and more. Class emphasis is geared towards developing technique required to perform balances, tumbling and partner/group tricks on stage to enhance a complete dance routine.
Contemporary Ballet – Ballet is the basic foundation of all dance forms. It teaches proper placement, carriage, grace, and poise. Barre exercises develop strength and flexibility, while center work allows the student to practice classic dance principles. Ballet is strongly recommended as a compliment to other classes as the terminology and placement learned in ballet carries over to all other forms of dance. This class will be taught in a more relaxed atmosphere using current music and modern approach.
Ballet/Jazz Combo – A great way for gaining a foundation in both dance disciplines. Barre work focuses on alignment and terminology followed by a jazz warm-up and exercises across the floor. Class reinforces placement and floor work.
Breakdance/Pop-Lock – Break dance or breaking is a street based dance that incorporates intricate body movements, coordination, style, acrobatics, and aesthetics. Also known as b-boying or b-girling. Elements of Pop-Lock will also be covered.
Broadway Dance – This class teaches students original Broadway choreography from a number of popular Broadway shows. Learn the styles of famous choreographers like Bob Fosse, Susan Stroman and Jerome Robbins. This class emphasis is on telling a story through dance using music from shows like Chicago, Hairspray, Wicked and Rent. This class is perfect for students who love to perform on stage and prepares them for musical auditions.
Commercial Dance – This class is a strong and upbeat dance style involving elements of street and jazz. Different genres of dance will be covered and students will learn styles shown in music videos, concerts, and TV/movies.
Hip Hop and Boys Only Hip Hop – Hip Hop is a lifestyle and attitude that has developed both musically and physically over the past 20+ years. Hip Hop is not only a fun and athletic form of exercise but it has earned respect as an influential form of dance. The hip hop student will learn techniques such as body isolations, pop-lock movement, and how to execute diverse styles and attitude.
Improv/Composition – This class will focus on the dancer finding their own choreographic voice and style. In addition, the philosophical approach will emphasize the freedom to experiment without internal judgments. Students will learn to generate and manipulate movement through exercises and improvisation, and will expand those skills into shaping dances. Areas to be explored include elements of movement, musical structures, narrative, partnering and site specific work, among other possibilities.
Jazz – Jazz dance is an American dance form, that evolves and changes with the latest popular styles. Students work on placement & technique while learning modern & contemporary jazz styles. Classes consist of warm-ups, floor progressions, and center combinations. Ballet is strongly recommended to be taken as a pre-requisite or in conjunction with all Jazz classes.
Pop Jazz/Jazz Funk – combines the technique of jazz dance along with other current popular dance styles. It is influenced by pop music, rap, hip hop, and funk. Our instructors bring their own creativity and energy to the mix. This type of dance is seen in pop videos and television commercial shows.
Lyrical Jazz – Highly recommend taking Ballet in conjunction with this class. This expressive form of dance blends ballet, jazz, and modern. Dramatic content and emotional expression make this a popular class.
Latin/Salsa – This class introduces you to the rhythm and timing of the music, as well as to technique in leading and following.
Poms/Dance Team Prep – Students will learn the skills needed to be a part of a school pom squad. Class focuses on the lines of the body and working in complete unison with other dancers. The class will drill kicks, leaps, turns, and tricks as well as focus on flexibility and pom choreography.
Pom Funk – This is an extremely popular and energetic dance form. These classes combine aspects of both Poms and Hip Hop and will prepare you to “bring it on” and have the proper confidence and energy to perform!
Ta’am Teva – A Taste of Nature

Did you know that time spent in nature benefits children physically, cognitively, and emotionally? This program will help children experience nature through a Jewish lens while they play outdoors in an intentional, supervised setting. During inclement weather, we will be indoors exploring nature through stories, art and music. For more information, visit taamteva.com or call Margie Pines at 847-707-9666.