No matter what prior experience you have (or don’t have) with dancing, we have a class for you! We offer fun, inspiring dance classes for students of all ages and skill levels in Gainesville and Alachua County. Our goal is to help everyone feel comfortable and welcome in our classes by placing people of the same age and experience level together.
We invite you to explore our class offerings below to find the class that is the best fit for you!
Music and Movement: Babies & Toddlers
Our Music and Movement classes use dance and creative movement to develop social skills, introduce dance concepts, and encourage creative play at the child’s developmental level. It’s never too early to “Find Your Light”!iBaby&Me– Group class for babies and adults together.iTots– Class for toddlers under 3 years of age
Recreational Classes: Ages 3-18
We offer classes for every age and experience level. Wherever your child is starting out, they can join a class with other students of their age and ability. No one is too old to start dancing!Class offerings include: Ballet (taught by a Progressing Ballet Technique Certified Instructor), Tap, Jazz, Conditioning/Stretch, Acro Dance (taught by Acrobatic Arts Certified Instructors) and Hip Hop
Adult Classes
Have you always wanted to learn ballet? Do you want to improve your tap-dancing or try Hip Hop? We have a class for you!Our adult classes include: Ballet, Tap, Hip Hop
Competitive Dance: Ages 5-18
We train an award-winning group of dancers each season.This is an auditioned-based group. Students learn work ethic, team work, public speaking/appearances, community service and so much more! Contact the studio today if you are interested in learning more about our competitive program.
Acro
Hair
Pulled out of face and completely off of the neck - slick & neat9
Attire
Black Leotard, Unitard, Biketard, Crop Tops, Sports Bra, Leggings or Form-Fitting Shorts
Barefoot (no shoes)
Color Attire
Color Tops & Bottoms are permitted ONLY if they feature an IndependDANCE Studio Logo purchased from the iDance2 Store
Fitted Shirts
Any Fitted Shirts featuring the IndepenDANCE Logo is also permitted
Ballet
Petite & Mini ONLY
Hair
Hair in Bun - NO EXCEPTIONS
Attire
Black Leotard
Tights
Pink or Skin-Toned Tights9
Shoes
Pink or Skin-Toned Ballet Shoes from the iDance2 Store
Color Attire
Skirts and/or color leotards are permitted Only if they feature an IndepenDANCE Studio Logo purchased from the iDance2 Store
Ballet
Fundamental Primary Intermediate & Advanced9
Hair
Hair in Bun - NO EXCEPTIONS9
Attire
Black Leotard
Tights
Pink or Skin-Toned Tights9
Shoes
Pink or Skin-Toned Ballet Shoes from the iDance2 Store
BOYS
Attire
Black Athletic Shorts or Pants. Any Fitted Shirt featuring the IndepenDANCE Logo
Shoes
Black Ballet Shoes from the iDance2 Store
Hip Hop
& Conditioning
Hair
Pulled out of face and completely off of the neck - slick & neat
Attire
Black Leotard, Unitard, Biketard, Crop Tops, Sports Bra, Leggings or Form-Fitting Shorts
Shoes
Clean Sneakers only worn on our dance floors, not outside on street. Conditioning is frequently barefoot.9
Color Attire
Color Tops & Bottoms are permitted ONLY if they feature an IndependDANCE Studio Logo purchased from the iDance2 Store
Fitted Shirts
Any Fitted Shirts featuring the IndepenDANCE Logo is also permitted
Jazz
& Stretch
Hair
Pulled out of face and completely off of the neck - slick & neat9
Attire
Black Leotard, Unitard, Biketard, Crop Tops, Sports Bra, Leggings or Form-Fitting Shorts
Shoes
Tan Jazz Shoes (Female), Black Jazz Shoes (Male) from the iDance2 Store9
Color Attire
Color Tops & Bottoms are permitted ONLY if they feature an IndependDANCE Studio Logo purchased from the iDance2 Store
Fitted Shirts
Any Fitted Shirts featuring the IndepenDANCE Logo is also permitted
Tap
Hair
Pulled out of face and completely off of the neck - slick & neat
Attire
Black Leotard, Unitard, Biketard, Crop Tops, Sports Bra, Leggings or Form-Fitting Shorts
Shoes
Black Tap Shoes from the iDance2 Store9
Color Attire
Color Tops & Bottoms are permitted ONLY if they feature an IndependDANCE Studio Logo purchased from the iDance2 Store
Fitted Shirts
Any Fitted Shirts featuring the IndepenDANCE Logo is also permitted
Team
Rehearsals & Private Lessons
Hair
Pulled out of face and completely off of the neck - slick & neat
Attire
Black Leotard, Unitard, Biketard, Crop Tops, Sports Bra, Leggings or Form-Fitting Shorts
Shoes
Any required shoes pertaining to the specific dance piece9
Color Attire
Color Tops & Bottoms are permitted ONLY if they feature an IndependDANCE Studio Logo purchased from the iDance2 Store
Fitted Shirts
Any Fitted Shirts featuring the IndepenDANCE Logo is also permitted
Abacus Preschool, 1st Presbyterian Preschool, ADULTS, iBaby & Me & iDance Tots do not have a required Dress Code.
We suggest comfortable, moveable athletic clothing, and appropriate dance shoes as it applies to a particular dance style (i.e. Tap Shoes for Tap Class etc)
