Dance Activities for Kids in Houston, Texas
Houston, Texas, has a thriving dance community, offering recitals, workshops and festivals year-round. The city has numerous opportunities for kids to develop an appreciation of dance, regardless of age or skill level. Parents can find dance studios across the city that offer lessons and activities for children as young as two-years-old.
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Dance Lessons
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Connolly Dance Arts provides lessons for kids of all ages and ability levels. The youngest children (two and a half to three and a half) can take a 30-minute "Creative Movement" class. Preschoolers advance to a 45-minute class that teaches basic ballet and tap techniques, as well as dance combinations to increase memory and discipline. Starting at age five, kids progress through several levels of ballet, tap, hip-hop and jazz. Uniforms are required for classes, and all students are invited to participate in a holiday performance and spring recital for parents.
Connolly Dance Arts
12288 Westheimer Road, Suite 330
Houston, TX 77077
281-497-6626
connollydancearts.com
Dance Performance Teams
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The Dancing Divas is a studio that also offers opportunities for kids who want to perform. Founded on Christian principles, the studio provides a safe haven and positive outlet for children, with a special emphasis on at-risk youth. The studio's drill team practices one hour per week and performs at major parades, Houston Rockets games and at an annual showcase event. Children age six and up are welcome to participate; no experience is needed.
Selection to the dance team is by audition only; dance experience is required. Members of this team also participate in Drill Team activities, but also practice an additional three hours per week. The Dance Team participates in competitions showcasing several styles of dance, including modern, jazz, praise, hip-hop and Broadway. Members learn techniques for various dance disciplines.
The Dancing Divas
Two Locations:
3030 Atascocita Road
Houston, TX 773964904 Bennington
Houston, TX 77028
281-389-5153
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Dance Camp
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Dance Houston offers a two-week "Young & Intense" camp providing training and performance opportunities for kids of all levels, ages seven to 17. Campers take four classes per day with a choreographer, learning ballet, jazz, social, hip-hop and cultural dance techniques. Activity periods are interspersed throughout the day, offering yoga, dance videos and technique classes.
The camp hours are 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. daily, with a 45-minute lunch period. Campers can bring their own lunch or purchase lunch for a small fee. The camp is offered twice each summer. Each session ends with a recital for family, friends and the general public.
Dance Houston
406 W. Clay
Houston, TX 77019
713-526-1049
dancehouston.com
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