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Tonawanda Dance Arts Kids-In-Motion Program
TDA Kids-in-Motion classes for ages 7 - 10 challenge students to grow and improve their skills, all while having fun and developing their passions! Classes meet students at their skill level, whether they are new to dance or are advancing from TDA's Kidance program.
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Tonawanda Dance Arts is a Tech-Enabled™ studio, giving parents and students the flexibility to participate in-person at our studio, or virtually as needed. Parents can live-stream their student’s dance class to watch live from anywhere! ​
Learn more about the class types below, and explore the schedule to find a class at the date and time that works for your family.
Class Schedules and Tuition
The most common choice for families at Tonawanda Dance Arts is enrolling in two classes per week! TDA makes tuition, costumes, membership and performance fees as simple and transparent as possible, and you can learn more about these fees here. All classes in the Kidance Program are 45 minutes. Tuition is a course fee that is billed in 10 installments at $67 per installment (credit card fees apply). The first installment is due upon enrollment, with the remaining installments billed September through May on the first of each month.
Ballet Classes for Ages 7 - 10
Ballet is the basic foundation of all dance genres. Ballet develops discipline, technique, posture, placement and alignment that translates to any type of dance! Ballet classes are beneficial to any young dancer, and highly recommended for every student. Ballet classes in the Kids-in-Motion program are 45 minutes long and $67 per installment. Tuition is charged in 10 installments and each installments are billed on the first of the month (your first installment is billed upon enrollment).
Ballet Schedule
Day | Time | Recital Show |
|---|---|---|
Monday | 6:50-7:35PM | Show A |
Tuesday | 7:15-8:00PM | Show B |
Friday | 6:15-7:00PM | Show E |
Learn more about membership, costume and performance fees associated with your tuition costs. For ballet classes, female students must wear a burgundy leotard, pink tights and no tie pink leather ballet shoes with hair pulled back into a bun. Male students must wear a black T-shirt, black dance pants or athletic shorts and no tie black leather ballet shoes.
Tap Classes for Ages 7 - 10
Tap dance classes introduce students to rhythm and musicality. Tap dance classes progress with each year and become more challenging! Students learn to count music and focus on memorization of simple tap dance steps and combinations. Tap dance classes in the Kids-in-Motion program are 45 minutes long, and tuition is $67 per installment. Tuition is charged in 10 installments and each installments are billed on the first of the month (your first installment is billed upon enrollment).
Tap Schedule
Day | Time | Recital Show |
|---|---|---|
Monday | 7:35-8:20PM | Show A |
Friday | 7:45-8:30PM | Show E |
Learn more about membership, costume and performance fees associated with your tuition costs. For tap classes, female students must wear a burgundy leotard, tan tights with caramel colored Mary Jane tap shoes and hair pulled back into a bun. Male students must wear a black T-shirt, black dance pants or athletic shorts and black lace up tap shoes.
Acro Classes for Ages 7 - 10
​Acrobatics classes focus on tumbling, such as cartwheels, bridges and walkovers. Acrobatics develops flexibility, strength, balance, agility and coordination that benefit students in many other types dance classes! Acrobatics classes in the Kids-in-Motion program are 45 minutes long, and tuition is $67 per installment. Tuition is charged in 10 installments and each installments are billed on the first of the month (your first installment is billed upon enrollment).
Acro Schedule
Day | Time | Recital Show |
|---|---|---|
Wednesday | 5:30-6:15PM | Show C |
Thursday | 7:00-7:45PM | Show D |
Friday | 4:45-5:30PM | Show E |
​Learn more about membership, costume and performance fees associated with your tuition costs. For acro classes, female students must wear a burgundy leotard, black or tan tights with bare feet with hair pulled back into a bun. Male students must wear a black T-shirt, black dance pants or athletic shorts and bare feet.
Hip Hop Classes for Ages 7 - 10
Hip Hop focuses on the freestyle form of dance that stems from the roots of jazz, but incorporates modern urban movements performed to current, age appropriate music. Hip Hop classes are great for students looking for high energy, athletic dance classes! Hip Hop classes in the Kids-In-Motion program are 45 minutes long, and tuition is $67 per installment. Tuition is charged in 10 installments and each installments are billed on the first of the month (your first installment is billed upon enrollment).
Hip Hop Schedule
Day | Time | Recital Show |
|---|---|---|
Tuesday | 7:20-8:05PM | Show B |
Wednesday | 6:30-7:15PM | Show C |
​Learn more about membership, costume and performance fees associated with your tuition costs. For hip hop classes, female students must wear a burgundy leotard, black dance shorts or pants and black athletic shoes, with hair pulled back in a bun. Male students must wear a black T-shirt, black dance pants or athletic shorts and black athletic shoes.
Jazz Classes for Ages 7 - 10
Jazz classes introduce students to this energetic and expressive style of dance, with steps and routines becoming more challenging as the season progresses. Students learn to count music, memorize simple dance steps and master combinations to create and perform impressive routines! The Kids-In-Motion jazz class is 45 minutes long, and tuition is $67 per installment. Tuition is charged in 10 installments and each installments are billed on the first of the month (your first installment is billed upon enrollment).
Jazz Schedule
Day | Time | Recital Show |
|---|---|---|
Friday | 7:00-7:45PM | Show E |
​​Learn more about membership, costume and performance fees associated with your tuition costs. For jazz classes, female students must wear a burgundy leotard, black or tan tights and caramel or hazelnut-colored slip on jazz shoes, with hair pulled back in a bun. Male students must wear a black T-shirt, black dance pants or athletic shorts and black slip on jazz shoes.
Cheer Dance Classes for Ages 7 - 10
Cheer Dance is a form of cheerleading that blends sharp, precise dance movements with energetic music. These classes are perfect for current cheerleaders, or those who want to pursue cheerleading. Cheer Dance classes develop strength, discipline, body posture and stamina. The Kids-In-Motion cheer dance is 45 minutes long, and tuition is $67 per installment. Tuition is charged in 10 installments and each installments are billed on the first of the month (your first installment is billed upon enrollment).
Cheer Dance Schedule
Day | Time | Recital Show |
|---|---|---|
Friday | 5:30-6:15PM | Show E |
​​Learn more about membership, costume and performance fees associated with your tuition costs. For cheer dance classes, female students must wear a burgundy leotard, black dance shorts or pants and white athletic shoes, with hair pulled back in a bun. Male students must wear a black T-shirt, black dance pants or athletic shorts and white athletic shoes.
Questions?
If you have any questions, or need assistance registering, please call, text or email Tonawanda Dance Arts.