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Level 1 · Ages 6 – 8. Spark a lifelong love of dance! Young movers build strong technique and dance words, plus responsibility, work ethic and respect.

Protégé Excite Ages 6 – 8

Classes in Protégé Excite

Ballet

The foundation of every great dancer. Dancers learn barre exercises, center work and across-the-floor combinations, along with real ballet terms. Level 1 builds posture, placement and good habits that carry into every other style.

55 min✦ June recital

Jazz

Energizing warm-ups, flexibility training and fun, powerful choreography. Dancers learn jazz basics like kicks, leaps and turns while building rhythm, sharp movement and stage confidence.

55 min✦ June recital

Tap

Dancers make music with their feet! They learn clean tap sounds, rhythm patterns and fun combinations, building precision, coordination and performance quality step by step.

55 min✦ June recital

Hip Hop

High-energy street dance with an emphasis on isolations, footwork and choreography. Dancers build rhythm, strength and stamina, plus the swag to perform it big on stage.

55 min✦ June recital

Lyrical

Ballet technique blended with expressive, emotional movement. Dancers learn to connect to the music and tell a story through gentle, flowing choreography.

55 min✦ June recital

Acro Dance

A blend of acrobatics and dance. Dancers learn tumbling skills like backbends, cartwheels and walkovers, safely and step by step, then weave them into smooth dance movement.

55 min✦ June recital

Poms & Cheer

Cheerleading meets dance! Dancers learn chants, jazz and sharp pom-pom choreography while building projection, strength and flexibility, plus plenty of team spirit.

55 min✦ June recital

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

Inside the studio

Life in Protégé Excite

Dancers in bright costumes performing on stage
Dancers hugging backstage before their dance

Benefits beyond the barre

Protégé grows confident, capable people with RICHER values.

  • ConfidenceMastering skills and performing builds a can-do attitude.
  • Discipline & focusStructured classes build concentration.
  • TeamworkWorking with peers and celebrating others.
  • CreativityImagination and self-expression.
  • ResilienceWorking through challenges and setting goals.
  • ResponsibilityOwning their schedule and their journey.

Protégé dancers shine in our June Recital and can join the Company through auditions every June.

Try Protégé Exciteyour first step

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

Book a Discovery Class
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