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We’re glad you are here! At Bloom we create a positive and safe environment that encourages growth.

Registration is now open for the 2024-2025 fall season!

Click here to view the fall class schedule.

How to Choose Classes:

Here are 5 factors to consider when selecting dance classes:

  1. Age Level (get more info here)

  2. Dance Style

  3. Family Schedule

  4. Studio Location

  5. Recital Date

AGE-BASED LEVEL GROUPS

5 Factors to Consider:

1. Age Based Levels:

At Bloom, we primarily use the age of the dancer to place them in the correct level. Children thrive most when they are in a class with peers in their same age group. When children are bumped up a level too early, they feel stressed and it can hurt their development as a dancer.

For Fall 2024, determine the age of your child as of October 1st, 2024 and find the correct level based upon that age group (note that dancers ages 5 - 18 stay in their same level for 2 - 3 years).

Our class schedule is conveniently color-coded to match our age groups (see graphic below).

New this year! For dancers age 12+ (previously Level III / IV), Bloom is implementing a skills component for certain dance styles.

  • Novice: 12 - 14 years (as well as 15+ with little dance experience)

  • Intermediate: 15+ with dance experience

  • Advanced: 15+ with advanced dance experience (instructor invite only)

This restructuring will improve class sizes and allow for better individual attention. Click here for more details about new age levels.

2. Dance Style:

Think about what type of dance class interests your dancer (Ballet, Tap, Hip Hop, Jazz, Contemporary, Musical Theater, or Acro).

To help you determine this, you can read more about each style of dance offered at Bloom here.

3. Family Schedule:

Based on your family’s schedule, consider what days of the week will work well for dance activities.

4. Studio Location:

You may want to choose classes based on which studio location is most convenient for your family.

5. Recital Date:

Consider the 2025 Recital dates for each studio location:

  • Cultivate Spring Show: Saturday, May 3, 2025

  • Oakview Recital Performances: Friday - Saturday, May 9 - 10, 2025

  • Elkhorn Recital Performances: Friday - Saturday, May 16 - 17, 2025

  • Blondo / Valley Recital Performances: Friday - Saturday, May 23 - 24, 2025

Bloom Age Based Levels:

Seedlings (2 - 3 years / Toddler and Preschool): Seedlings classes are the perfect intro for our littlest dancers. Young dancers who are just getting started will begin with our Dance With Me (2 years) classes, or our Creative Movement (Pre-Ballet) and Tiny Tumblers (Pre-Acro) classes (3 years).

Sprouts (4 year olds / Preschool): Sprouts will be able to choose from Tiny Level classes, Tiny Combo classes, or Beginning Hip Hop classes. Options for different styles of dance at the Sprouts level include: Ballet, Tap, Hip Hop, and Tumbling (Pre-Acro).

If your Sprout signs up for a Combo Class, they will only perform one dance (not two) in the Recital. However, they will still explore both styles of dance in each weekly class. If you would like to see your Sprout in two recital dances, you are welcome to sign them up for an additional Beginning Hip Hop or Tiny Tumblers class.

Petals (5 - 6 years / Kindergarten and 1st grade): Petals are able to choose from Beginning classes and Beginning Combo classes. If your Petal signs up for a Combo Class, they will perform two dances with two costumes in the recital. Options for different styles of dance at the Petals level include: Ballet, Tap, Hip Hop, and Acro.

Violets (7 - 8 years / 2nd and 3rd grade): Violets are able to choose from both Level I classes and Level I Combo classes. 

If you are just getting started in dance and are between the ages of 7 and 8 years old, we recommend a Combo class. In a Combo class, dancers will perform two dances with two costumes in the recital. Options for different styles of dance at the Violets level include: Ballet, Tap, Hip Hop, Jazz, Acro, Contemporary, Musical Theater, and Seeds.

Unlimited Pass: For Violets who enjoy taking many styles of dance, we have an Unlimited Pass that will give you the option of taking many dance classes for one monthly cost ($254).

Rosettes (9 - 11 years / 4th, 5th and 6th grade): Rosettes are able to choose from Level II classes and Level II Combo classes.

If you are just getting started and between the ages of 9 and 11 years old, we recommend a Level II Combo class, a Hip Hop II class, or a Seeds II class. In a Combo class, dancers will perform two dances with two costumes in the recital. Options for different styles of dance at the Rosette level include: Ballet, Tap, Hip Hop, Jazz, Acro, Contemporary, Musical Theater, and Seeds.

Unlimited Pass: For Rosettes who enjoy taking many styles of dance, we have an Unlimited Pass that will give you the option of taking many dance classes for one monthly cost ($254).

Lilies (12 - 14 years / 6th, 7th and 8th grade): Lilies are able to choose from an assortment of classes and no matter your experience level, it’s never too late to start dancing at Bloom!

New this year! For dancers age 12+ (previously Level III / IV), Bloom is implementing a skills component for certain dance styles. This restructuring was designed with your dancer in mind! We believe this decision will improve class sizes and allow for better individual attention. Please refer to the Ages 12+ Levels information below for more details about this restructuring of Level III / IV.

If your Lily is new to dance, we recommend our Teen Dance or Seeds classes or our Novice Hip Hop class as wonderful places to begin for dancers with less experience.

Want to start Pointe? Starting pointe work is a special milestone in a ballerina’s life and requires tremendous strength of the legs and feet. Due to this, dancers who wish to begin pointe work for the first time at Bloom must take Pre-Pointe, which is now a part of our Cultivate Program. Dancers who are already dancing en pointe and wish to take pointe classes at Bloom must take a Cultivate Placement Class to ensure their readiness for pointe work, and if approved, must take two ballet classes/week. (Click here for more information on Cultivate and our Placement Classes. Click here for more information on Pointe opportunities at Bloom.)  

Unlimited Pass: For Lilies who enjoy taking many styles of dance, we have an Unlimited Pass that will give you the option of taking many dance classes for one monthly cost ($294).

Bouquets (15 - 18 years / High School): Bouquets are able to choose from an assortment of classes, and no matter your experience level, it’s never too late to start dancing at Bloom!

New this year! For dancers age 12+ (previously Level III / IV), Bloom is implementing a skills component for certain dance styles. This restructuring was designed with your dancer in mind! We believe this decision will improve class sizes and allow for better individual attention. Please refer to the Ages 12+ Levels information below for more details about this restructuring of Level III / IV.

If your Bouquet is new to dance, we recommend our Teen Dance or Seeds classes or our Novice Hip Hop class as wonderful places to begin for dancers with less experience.

Dancing en pointe? Dancing en pointe is a special milestone in a ballerina’s life and requires tremendous strength of the legs and feet. Due to this, dancers who wish to begin pointe work for the first time at Bloom must take Pre-Pointe, which is now a part of our Cultivate Program. Dancers who are already dancing en pointe and wish to take pointe classes at Bloom must take a Cultivate Placement Class to ensure their readiness for pointe work, and if approved, must take two ballet classes/week. (Click here for more information on Cultivate and our Placement Classes. Click here for more information on Pointe opportunities at Bloom.) 

Unlimited Pass: For Bouquets who enjoy taking many styles of dance, we have an Unlimited Pass that will give you the option of taking many dance classes for one monthly cost ($314).

For our Timbers (boys of all ages who want to dance), we offer B Boys Hip Hop and multiple co-ed class options as well (including Musical Theater, Tap, Hip Hop, and Acro classes).

NEW Bloom Levels (Ages 12+)

New this year, we have restructured dance classes for 12+ years to improve class sizes and allow for better individual attention. (These new levels will replace Level III /IV for ballet, jazz, contemporary, tap, and hip hop.)

Novice: This level is for dancers ages 12 - 14 years, as well as dancers 15+ years with limited dance experience.

Intermediate: This level is designed for dancers ages 15+, as well as some Cultivate dancers, with dance experience in the given style. Dance experience means they previously attended dance class 1 - 2 times a week in that style of dance. Your dancer may not be at the same level across all styles. For example, your dancer might be an Advanced Tap dancer but an Intermediate Hip Hop dancer.

Advanced: This level is by Bloom instructor invite only. It is intended for dancers 15+ with multiple years of experience and mastery in a specific dance style. It is designed for dancers who have attended class 2 - 3 times a week for that style of dance in the past and whom Bloom instructors have determined are qualified for this advanced level.

Also NEW this year is Bloom’s Intermediate / Advanced Tricks class:

Tricks: This class is for dancers ages 12 - 18 years who already possess basic acrobatic skills such as handstands, cartwheels, somersaults, and bridges, and are aiming to learn advanced skills like aerials, walkovers, head springs, and hand springs. This class includes strength-building exercises tailored to enhance these skills, is intended as an additional resource for dancers seeking to improve their acrobatic abilities, and does not participate in the recital. A prerequisite for joining this class is having taken an Acro or gymnastics class previously and/or pre-approval by the instructor. 

If your Lily or Bouquet (dancers ages 12+) is new to dance, we recommend one of the below classes as a wonderful place to begin.

Teen Dance: This class is specifically created for dancers age 13+ who have always wanted to dance, but are just starting out. It focuses on contemporary movements while establishing dance basics at a pace suitable for new dancers. Enrollment in this class is based on age and not on skills.

Seeds: This class is designed to grow dancers in their dance skills, while allowing them to experience the power of worshiping God through movement. (You can learn more about our Seeds program here.) Enrollment in this class is based on age and not on skills, and is a wonderful place for those newer to dance (at any age) to begin.

Novice Hip Hop: This class is ideal for dancers who are looking to get moving! It focuses on rhythm, musicality, and basic footwork. Enrollment in Bloom Hip Hop classes is based on skills, but hip hop is also a great introduction to dance for those who may prefer a more upbeat dance style.

The most commonly asked question is, “Can I bump my dancer to the next level?”

At Bloom we have two options. Your dancer can either take age-based classes in any dance genre, or skill level classes with Cultivate or for Level III / IV dancers.

AGE-BASED CLASSES:

Your child will be improving every year and growing in their dance skills, but will continue to remain in the same group for 2 - 3 years. This timeframe is the standard in the dance industry because levels are not designed to change every year.

At every level, instructors make it a priority to ensure that your dancer is being challenged. As always, if you are concerned that your child is not being challenged, please contact us to discuss other options. It’s important to our team that you feel your investment in your child’s dance instruction is worthwhile.

We ask that you register your child in the classes designed for their age. In the rare case that a dancer should be bumped up from their age group, our staff will reach out to you.

We will be continually evaluating our dancers and making sure that they are in the most suitable class for their interest and skill level. We are also happy to consider adjustments mid-year for students who have fall birthdays and would like to jump to the next age group in January.

SKILLS BASED CLASSES:

Cultivate is a training track for dancers 7 years and up looking to be pushed, challenged and given constructive feedback as they grow and excel in their Ballet and Jazz training. These classes are based on skill, not age. Get more info about Cultivate here.

Dancers will take one placement ballet class in the summer of 2024 and then be enrolled in a Cultivate Level NOT by age, but by skill/readiness. Learn more here.

New this year! For dancers age 12+ (previously Level III / IV), Bloom is implementing a skills component for certain dance styles.

  • Novice: 12 - 14 years (and 15+ with little dance experience)

  • Intermediate: 15+ with extensive dance experience

  • Advanced: 15+ with advanced dance experience (instructor invite only)

This restructuring will improve class sizes and allow for better individual attention. Click here for more details.

my child has special needs. what dance class should they take?

If your child has special needs, there is a place for them at Bloom! We offer an Adaptive Dance Class (our Thrive program), for dancers who may not excel in a typical classroom environment.

If you are unsure whether Thrive or a typical dance classroom would be the best fit for your child, please email (support@danceatbloom.com) or call (402-670-7206) to talk with our team!

Do you have classes for adults?

Yes! Whether you danced growing up or haven’t danced a day in your life, we would love to have you. This season Bloom will offer adult classes at our Oakview location. Adult classes are displayed in light grey on the schedule.

Have other questions?

EMAIL OR CALL: If you have any questions concerning the level of your dancer, please contact us at support@danceatbloom.com or call 402-670-7206 to discuss options. Welcome! We look forward to having you as part of our Bloom family.