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Ages 3 – 5. Ready to see your little mover blossom on stage? A playful, magical introduction to dance for boys and girls ages 3 to 5.

Nova Kids Ages 3 – 5

Classes in Nova Kids

The Dance Experience

Ballet, jazz, tap, hip hop, acro, lyrical and cheer.

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Tip Toe & Twirl

A ballet class for little ones who are captivated by the grace and beauty of classical ballet. Dancers learn real ballet words, proper posture and soft, flowing movement while twirling to elegant music. It's the perfect first step for your tiny ballerina, and they get to shine in our June recital.

45 min✦ June recital

All That Jazz

Made for little ones who love to move and groove with style! Dancers explore jazz and hip hop basics through fun warm-ups, footwork and expressive movement. This class puts their spunky energy to good use and builds a strong foundation in a bright, happy space.

45 min✦ June recital

Hip Hop Heroes

The perfect outlet for high-energy dancers! Little heroes explore rhythm, footwork and self-expression with upbeat music and fun choreography. They learn foundational hip hop moves like body rolls and grooves, and how to tell a story with their bodies, all while building coordination and musicality.

45 min✦ June recital

Hip Hop | Tap Combo

Two styles in one class! Dancers start with hip hop, learning basic grooves, rhythm and dynamic movement. Then it's a quick shoe change into tap, where they discover the fundamentals of making music with their feet. A balanced, exciting class for kids who can't pick just one.

55 min✦ June recital

Fun Flips

Our acrobatics class for little tumblers. Through fun, safe exercises, kids learn forward and backward rolls, cartwheels, handstands and back bends. It builds strength, flexibility and body awareness, and gets young dancers ready for more advanced acro as they grow.

45 min✦ June recital

Lyrical Littles

This class blends the grace of ballet with the expressive freedom of lyrical dance. Dancers learn to move with feeling, connect to the music and tell stories through gentle, flowing choreography. Lyrical Littles nurtures the heart of a young artist in every child.

45 min✦ June recital

Cheer Charmers

A high-energy introduction to cheer and poms! Dancers learn chants, arm motions, jumps and beginner stunts while building coordination, rhythm and teamwork. Cheer Charmers is full of spirit, sparkle and smiles, perfect for little movers who love to shine.

45 min✦ June recital

Spotlight Academy

Musical theatre, voice and drama for little stars.

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Broadway Beginnings

Our youngest stars discover the magic of musical theatre through singing, dancing and acting. Kids explore their favorite show tunes and characters while building expression, storytelling and confidence. The perfect stage for little performers with big personalities, with time to shine in both our Winter Concert and June recital.

45 min✦ Recital + Winter Concert

Nova Notes

Little voices, big songs! Our youngest singers explore their voices through singing games, rhythm and fun music activities. They learn to sing out with confidence, keep a beat and even try their very first solos, all in a warm, playful space.

VoiceSpotlight Academy

Ever After Drama

A storybook drama class where imaginations run wild. Through pretend play, storytelling and character games, kids learn to use their voices, faces and bodies to bring a story to life. It builds big imaginations, brave voices and the confidence to step into the spotlight.

DramaSpotlight Academy

Once Upon A Ballet

Our fairytale story ballet program.

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Once Upon A Ballet

A storybook ballet class created by Mandy. Each month brings a brand-new story, with costumes, props and imaginative play. Little dancers learn real ballet through the story, then perform it on the Ovation Theatre stage for their families every month. See the magic →

45 min✦ Monthly showcase

ArtHaus

Visual arts for little artists.

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ArtHaus Nova Kids

A hands-on art class made just for little artists. Kids paint, draw and create with all kinds of materials while learning about colors, shapes and textures. Every project builds fine motor skills, focus and pride in something they made all by themselves.

Visual artArtHaus

Class days and times change each season. Ask us for this season's times or call (725) 302-0227.

Inside the studio

Life in Nova Kids

Two Nova Kids ballerinas hugging in class
Young dancers performing a tea party scene on stage
Two little dancers in lion costumes

What your dancer gains

  • Lots of stylesBallet, tap and jazz, plus acro, musical theatre and hip hop.
  • CoordinationControl, rhythm and musicality through play.
  • ConfidenceKids learn to express themselves freely.
  • FriendshipsNew friends who share the same joy.
  • Their first stageLittle dancers perform in our June recital.

Try Nova Kidsyour first step

Ready to start your dance journey? Your first step is a Discovery Class.

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