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Summer Classes at Tanner Dance

Welcome to summer at Tanner Dance.  We are happy that you are interested in dancing with us this summer.  Please look over all of the summer options for classes and camps, we would love to have you join us as much as you are able.

Please register your child for the grade they will be going into the fall.

Summer studio classes run for six weeks on Saturdays this year. Dates: June 8th, 15th, 22nd, 29th, and July 6th and 13th.

You can find a user guide to our new registration system here

University of Utah staff: If you have already set up your account for your staff discount, please log onto your account before registering for a camp.  If you have not yet set up your account for the University of Utah staff discount, please contact the office to set that up before registering for camp.  You will need a valid UNID ready when you call.

Summer 2024 Classes: June 8th, 15th, 22nd, 29th, July 6th and 13th.

Parent-Tot Classes

Our Parent/Tot classes focus on the joy of moving and the exploration of creative ideas through movement.  These classes includes age-appropriate technique or exercises for the whole body.  It introduces the preschool child to ways to move through space like galloping, skipping, sliding, running, leaping, jumping and hopping.  Dancers explore shape and space, rhythm and songs, and many forms of literature.  Teachers use preschool curriculum springboards that they creatively weave into the class.  All classes have live accompaniment by experienced and engaging musicians.  Children move with a parent or other caregiver, independently and with the group.

Adaptive Needs Dance

Adaptive Needs Dance - Every person deserves the opportunity to dance! Adaptive Needs Dance classes are for children and young adults who wish to experience the joy of moving and self-expression. The class includes appropriate technique exercises for the whole body, and dancers explore shape, space, rhythm, and movement quality.

Creative Dance Classes

Preschool - 3rd Grade

Preschool Creative Dance classes focus on the joy of moving and the exploration of creative ideas through movement.  The class includes age-appropriate technique or exercises for the whole body.  It introduces the preschool child to ways to move through space like galloping, skipping, sliding, running, leaping, jumping and hopping.  Dancers explore shape and space, rhythm and songs, qualities of moving, and many forms of literature.  Teachers use preschool curriculum springboards that they creatively weave into the dance class.  All classes have live accompaniment by experienced and engaging musicians.  Children learn to be independent and to interact with a teacher and their peers.

Creative Dance classes focus on training the body as an instrument, the introduction of the elements of dance:  space, time and energy, and self-expression through the exploration of creative ideas through movement.  The class includes age-appropriate technique or exercises for the whole body.  By age eight, dancers begin to work at the barre and to learn basic ballet vocabulary.  The class introduces the young dancer to ways to move through space like galloping, skipping, sliding, running, leaping, jumping and hopping.  Dancers explore shape and space, rhythm, both metric and breath, and qualities of movement.  Teachers use literature and other elementary curriculum springboards that they creatively weave into the class.  All classes have live accompaniment by experienced and engaging musicians.

Ballet Classes

The Tanner Dance Ballet Program creates dancers with strong technical training while maintaining a love of dance.  The program is age and skill appropriate and dancers advance according to their skill level and teacher recommendation.  The foundations of the most complex ballet steps are taught in the beginning classes and dancers progress sequentially from the basics to the advanced repertoire.

Hip Hop (Hip Hop)

The goal of the Hip Hop Fusion class is to develop dancers who are dynamic, versatile, and technically strong. These styles explore a variety of both lyrical and percussive qualities, with a focus on rhythm and isolations. Each class progresses through a warm-up, across the floor and extended combinations. This class will focus on the technique and movement of Hip Hop while using clean, age-appropriate music and movement.

Acro Dance

Acro dance is a blend of dance and acrobatic elements. Whether you are already cartwheeling your way around the dance floor or just learning to handstand, you will gain flexibility and strength and learn some new skills.  This class is designed for 8-12 yr.

Art Classes

The Art FUNdamental classes will offer a fun exploration of the elements of visual art. Students will create individual art pieces each week using a variety of mediums and methods and exploring the work of great masters of art. Students will have the opportunity to create unique artistic expressions with watercolor, pastels, pencil line drawings, and multi-media art.