What are the benefits of dance classes for your kids?

Dance is so beneficial for children in many ways. Combining physical fitness, mood-boosting and mental stimulation, creative expression and somatic stress release, taking dance classes has many positives that will impact the rest of their lives.

Besides all of these incredible health benefits, taking classes is also a great way to make friends, promote teamwork and cultivate discipline. Plus, when you know how to dance, there is always something for you to do!

Photo from our 2025 student jazz showcase, by Mattie Gale Photography

At the Arvada Center, we have a diverse selection of dance classes for new dancers who are just starting out, adults and children who just want to have fun, and those who may want to go on to dance professionally. 

Our ballet program is based upon a blend of Royal Ballet and Vaganova schools of training. We honor and celebrate the history of ballet while incorporating 21st century dance medicine and kinesiology.

Highlighted below are some of our ballet classes and camps that cover a range of experience and time commitments. Check out our Education catalog for a comprehensive list of all of our dance programs on the website.

See our Dance Class Schedule

• ArtStart Dance (Ages 3-6) Our entry level classes for our youngest dancers, we offer Musical Theatre: Sing and Dance for little performers, and Pre-Ballet, Pre-Tap and Pre-Jazz for those who want to focus on a specific style. 
• Ballet Variations camp (Ages 10-14) This one-week summer camp for dancers with a few years of experience allows students to explore classic variations from renowned ballet schools, culminating in a performance at the end for friends and family.
• Arvada Center Dance Academy (Ages 6-19) Our most in-depth program, Dance Academy students progressively train between 1-5 times a week in a full range of dance styles and strengthening classes including Ballet, Pointe, Jazz, Modern, Tap, Hip Hop, and Pilates. 

Each spring our Academy classes culminate in our students performing concerts in our Main Stage Theatre! There are four levels of experience, and limited scholarships are available for this program.