(865) 524 - 2300
OPEN HOUSE
AUGUST 8TH | 10AM - 2PM
Come tour the studio, meet our amazing instructors, and get all your classwear and shoes!
We'll have a photo booth, treats, games, a glow in the dark dance room, and so much more! Watch live performances from our dancers and get a sneak peek at the different styles we offer! Don't miss out! We can't wait to see you there!
FALL CLASSES START TUESDAY, AUGUST 18TH!
Classes are filling up fast...enroll today!
CHILDREN & TEENS
"Really couldn't ask for a better group of teachers *AND* students. The love for the children here is real and it's a wonderful experience for the kids because of that. Seeing them all on stage at the recitals - their little faces beaming with pride in showing off what they've learned - makes any mother's heart melt. My daughter has grown so much since she started dancing here, and I couldn't ask for better mentors as she navigates her world through dance."
CARRIE MINOR / PARENT
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Backstage Dance Company represents the finest instruction for children and teens in Knoxville. Our curriculum is designed to train children ages two and older, skill, and confidence level to achieve their highest potential. Those who exhibit a focus toward professional level training are identified and tracked into pre-professional classes.
We provide the highest level of training in an environment supportive of education, communication, hard work, humility, dedication, authenticity, discipline, recognition, growth and respect; thus developing not only the dancer, but the skills that prepare them for lifelong success.
Important Information:
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Classes, times, days and instructors subject to change without notice. Please contact the studio office for latest information if trying a class for the first time.
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DROP Requests must be made by emailing dance@backstagedanceco.net. YOU CAN NOT DROP CLASSES DIRECTLY ON THE PORTAL. A REQUEST MUST BE MADE IN (digital) WRITING.
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For competition/advanced classes please contact dance@backstagedanceco.net with the subject COMPANY.
Unless otherwise indicated below all classes are designed for beginning/intermediate level dancers. All students are eligible to take one TRIAL CLASS per class (2 total) before enrolling. You may enroll as a trial on the parent portal when you click ENROLL next to the class listing.
Enroll = class is open – click to enroll
Waitlist = class is full – click to add to the waitlist to be notified when a spot opens
Nothing to click = class and waitlist full
CLASSES ARE SORTED BY DAY OF WEEK AND START TIME
Studio Uniforms | Mandatory all Levels
Compliance is mandatory in order to participate in class. All orders will be picked up at the studio after a pick-up confirmation email is sent.
Maintaining a dress code:
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Promotes focus and a stronger work ethic in class.
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Allows instructors to clearly see and adjust body placement, position, and alignment.
Students work harder and stay more focused when outfitted properly for class. The studio is a special place with a special dress code. All students are to adhere to the BDC dress code for each class. Many thanks for your cooperation!
For all your shoe and apparel needs we are happy to refer our students to our in house boutique, Bella Dance Couture. Our staff will professionally fit your child for both shoes and apparel. Find something cheaper somewhere else. We will price match!
Dress code requirements will be provided upon enrollment.
CLASS DESCRIPTIONS
PRESCHOOL
CLASSES
AGES 2-5
Terrific Two's (Ages 2-3) This class is designed for our youngest dancers who want to express their independence without the assistance of mom or dad. Dancers will have fun learning pre-ballet movement to popular children's music through singing and movement games.
Acro (Ages 3+) Acrobatics teaches flexibility, balance, strength, muscle control, discipline & concentration.
Ballet (Ages 3+) Little dancers love to move and pretend, and we utilize these natural tendencies to gently introduce them to the dance world. Dancers need to work in their own body space and wait their turn, they need to learn to respect the studio, the teacher and understand what each piece of equipment in the dance room is used for. Basic ballet positions, age appropriate stretching exercises and correct posture will be introduced in a positive and creative environment.
Hip Hop (Ages 3+) Musicality, rhythm, and creative movement are key components of this fun dance class that teaches boys and girls alike to step, stomp, and shake it out.
Tap (Ages 3+) Students learn to develop rhythm, style and sound. Exercises focus on building flexibility in the knee and ankles, coordination, and speed of movement.
Various combination classes of the above genres are available for this age group. Please see the schedule.
EARLY
CHILDHOOD
CLASSES
AGES 4-9
Ballet These classes focus on technique, terminology, strength, and flexibility.
Lyrical combines the beauty of ballet with the strength of jazz & modern, creating a unique style of dance. This class focuses on strength, technique, fluidity, balance, extension and emotion. * Must be enrolled in a ballet class to take lyrical
Tap This class teaches individual tap technique and step combinations.
Jazz A high energy class that focuses on turns, isolations, flexibility, and leaps.
Hip Hop Musicality, rhythm, and creative movement are key components of this fun dance class that teaches boys and girls alike to step, stomp, and shake it out.
Musical Theatre focuses on learning proper dance technique and exploring the various dance styles used in Broadway musicals.
Acro teaches flexibility, balance, strength, muscle control, discipline & concentration.
Various combination classes of the above genres are available for this age group. Please see the schedule.
YOUTH
CLASSES
AGES 9-12
Ballet These classes focus on technique, terminology, strength, and flexibility.
Lyrical combines the beauty of ballet with the strength of jazz & modern, creating a unique style of dance. This class focuses on strength, technique, fluidity, balance, extension and emotion. * Must be enrolled in a ballet class to take lyrical
Tap This class teaches individual tap technique and step combinations.
Jazz A high energy class that focuses on turns, isolations, flexibility, and leaps.
Hip Hop Musicality, rhythm, and creative movement are key components of this fun dance class that teaches boys and girls alike to step, stomp, and shake it out.
Musical Theatre focuses on learning proper dance technique and exploring the various dance styles used in Broadway musicals.
Acro teaches flexibility, balance, strength, muscle control, discipline & concentration.
Leaps | Turns | Flex These classes focus on leap and turn technique as well as flexibility.
Various combination classes of the above genres are available for this age group. Please see the schedule.
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TEEN
CLASSES
AGES 11+
Hip Hop This class teaches fundamental hip-hop dance technique.
Jazz A high energy class with a focus on turns, isolations, flexibility, and leaps.
Ballet This class focuses on technique, terminology, strength, and flexibility.
Lyrical/Contemporary combines the beauty of ballet with the strength of jazz & modern, creating a unique style of dance. This class focuses on strength, technique, fluidity, balance, extension and emotion. * Must be enrolled in a ballet class to take lyrical or contemporary
Tap teaches individual tap technique and step combinations.
Musical Theatre focuses on learning proper dance technique and exploring the various dance styles used in Broadway musicals.
Leaps | Turns | Flex These classes focus on leap and turn technique as well as flexibility.
Dance Team Skills focuses on sharp motions, jumps, turns, flexibility, and overall performance quality while learning dynamic choreography that encourages confidence, teamwork, precision, and stage presence.
Various combination classes of the above genres are available for this age group. Please see the schedule.
Technique
intensive
PROGRAMS
IGNITE
AGES 4-10
The bridge to competitive dance - This program requires minimal commitment and is the starting point for technical training.
Ignite is our streamlined program that is designed as a bridge to our competitive program. Being a part of this program does NOT mean you will be obligated to or guaranteed a position in the competitive program, however, you will participate in some of your classes with the same dancers in a multi-discipline program to prepare you for that option down the road.
The Ignite program is geared to ages 4-10 and dancers will take 1 jazz class, 1 tap class, 1 ballet class, 1 acr class. Hip Hop, Lyrical and Musical Theatre can be added as additional classes, and are recommended. This program is great for the child who is exploring dance as their activity of choice and want to advance their technical training.
COMPETITIVE TEAMS
ages 4-18
These classes are for the serious dancer and in order to be considered a dancer must audition or personally be invited by Ms. Talia. Classes include: flexibility and conditioning for dancers, ballet, pointe, tap, jazz, lyrical, contemporary, acro, hip hop, ballroom and musical theatre and leaps and turns technique. Dancers in these programs take class 3-4 days a week.
Our Company (which is made up of all ages and levels of competition dancers) attends multiple regional competitions, conventions and optional nationals each year.
We believe that participating in a competitive program with dance can help progress dancers in their technique and stage presence, build confidence, understand commitment and being part of a team, encourage leadership and most of all gain lifelong friendships and memories.
Interested in learning more? Please email dance@backstagedanceco.net or call 865-524-2300 for more information and/or to schedule an evaluation.
