WELCOME TO OUR SCHOOL OF BALLET AND DANCE
Top Hat Dance Studio is committed to bringing quality dance training to children of all ages. Our vibrant & knowledgeable staff has created an environment that enables each student to discover the joy of dance, explore musicality, and gain self-confidence & poise.
Classes offered at the studio include Creative Movement, Ballet, Tap, and Hip-Hop. To see a complete listing of the different classes offered, please see the schedule listed below.
Opportunities beyond group classes are provided for each student; such as medal tests, workshops, and recitals. The technique learned at Top Hat Dance Studio is invaluable and the fun had by each student is immeasurable.
Our Youth Program is currently offered in our NE Philadelphia location at 10771 Bustleton Ave, Philadelphia, PA. A complete listing of the classes we offer, pricing schedule, and class description can be found on this page. As always, if you have any questions about our studio, please feel free to contact us at the studio.
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Creative Movement
Creative Movement begins the journey of body awareness and motor skill development for every little dancer. Through the use of music & dance games, students learn self-expression and movement in a fun and encouraging atmosphere.
Pre-Ballet
In Pre-Ballet, students begin to learn specific dance terminology & techniques by incorporating patterns from ballet. The basics of musical expression are also explored in this class.
Ballet 1
In this class, movement is learned in a more conventional ballet class setting. Strength, flexibility, and poise are developed through barre work, exercises in the center of the floor, and traveling across the floor.
Ballet 2
This class is for the dancer who has had ballet and dance training. Technique and strength will be improved as the students focus on more intricate ballet and dance exercises.
Ballroom
These classes will focus on the social partner dances consisting of Salsa, Hustle and West Coast Swing. In addition, students will also become well versed in the classic Ballroom dances of Fox Trot, Waltz, Tango, Rumba and Cha-Cha. The class is available for dancers from age 7-16.
Hip-Hop
Hip-Hop is the perfect avenue to learn today's most popular dance moves. The dance patterns given in this class will challenge the mind & body to move creatively while studying Hip-Hop and its influence on jazz and theater dance styles.
Tap
Tap dance is a form of dance characterized by using the sound of one's tap shoes hitting the floor as a percussive instrument. As such, it is also commonly considered to be a form of music. In these classes students will explore the movements and rhythms found in Tap Dancing.
