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Dance Classes

Dance speaks volumes without saying a word! The magic of dance isn't just about fancy footwork; it's a powerhouse of perks for the mind and body. Benefits of dance training for youth include:

  • Improvements in balance, strength, coordination, flexibility, and overall body awareness

  • Strengthened focus and self-discipline

  • Increased self-confidence and communication skills

  • Better problem-solving abilities

  • Music appreciation and rhythm learning

  • Team building

  • And so much more!

The benefits of dance do not stop after youth. Adults can experience a multitude of benefits from taking dance classes, such as:

  • Balance and coordination training

  • Body-weight strength training to ease joint pain

  • Decreased risk of osteoporosis and osteopenia

  • Prevention of Alzheimer’s disease

Be sure to check out our selection of adult dance and fitness classes- SAVE by signing u up for the whole session, or drop in when you can for $17/class!

Dance Classes at Fairmount

Ballet

  • Our ballet program emphasizes proper body alignment as the foundation of strong technique. Students will develop essential skills such as balance, turning, jumping, and traveling across the floor with control and grace. Key concepts like musicality and performance quality are also introduced to enhance their artistry and stage presence.

    Itty Bitty Combo classes for ages 2-5 include both Ballet and Tap.

  • Ballet classes range from 45 minutes for Itty Bitty to 1.5 hours for most advanced levels.

Contemporary/Jazz

  • Build strong techniques, core strength, and body awareness while nurturing improvisational and choreographic skills. Students deepen their understanding of musicality and character development to elevate their overall performance quality.

    The curriculum explores a range of contemporary styles—including lyrical, modern, and today’s cutting-edge choreography—allowing dancers to express themselves with versatility and confidence.

  • Contemporary/Jazz classes range from 1 hour to 1.5 hours.

Hip-Hop

  • Dive into the dynamic world of Hip Hop dance! Students will explore a variety of foundational styles, including popping, body waves, locking, krumping, musicality, and movement hitting.

    Classes are designed to build rhythm, confidence, and personal style—all while helping dancers connect more deeply with music in a fun, structured environment.

  • Hip Hop classes are typically 1 hour in length.

Pre-Pointe/Pointe

  • Pre-Pointe: This preparatory class is designed for ballet students aspiring to dance en pointe. Dancers focus on strengthening the feet, ankles, and core through targeted conditioning exercises and foundational barre work.

    To ensure safe progression, students must complete a Pre-Pointe Assessment to evaluate their readiness before advancing to Pointe shoes.

    Pointe: Designed for students with prior ballet training, this class focuses on building the foot and ankle strength and endurance necessary for dancing en pointe.

    Admission is by faculty permission only to ensure readiness and safety.

  • Pre-pointe/pointe classes are 45 minutes in length.

Spanish Dance

  • Explore the rich traditions of Flamenco, Regional, Classical, and Escuela Bolero styles. This class emphasizes mastering essential techniques, including compás (rhythm), intricate footwork, palmas (hand clapping), expressive upper body and arm movements, and castanet playing.

  • Spanish Dance rehearse for 2 hours at a time.

Tap

  • Develop rhythmic precision and coordination through foot and ankle movement. Students build speed, clarity, and control in their tap sounds while expanding their vocabulary of steps and complex rhythms.

  • Tap classes range from 45 minutes for Itty Bitty to 1 hour for adults.

Learn more about our dance policies & dress code

Dance Policies & dress code

All youth dancers are encouraged, but not required, to participate in the annual winter and spring dance performances.

“Turn the Beat Around” Dance Performance
December 13, 11:00 AM & 2:00 PM
Chagrin Falls Performing Arts Academy
400 E Washington St, Chagrin Falls, OH 44022

This year’s 2:00 PM performance is sponsored by:

Fairmount is home to additional performance ensembles for more performing opportunities throughout the year.

Learn more about our performance groups here.

If you or your student may require special accommodations to participate in our camps and classes, please contact Sydney Kreuzmann, Director of Programming, at prodir@fairmountcenter.org prior to registering. Thank you for your cooperation!