A creative movement class suitable for ages 12-36 months. Perfect for the child who still needs a little more time before separating from the parent or caregiver. Parents or caregivers participate actively in the class as children learn basic dance steps and terminology through songs, stories, and play. This class will build their self-confidence to help them blossom into beautiful ballerinas! 

Geared for the very beginning level jazz student. Basic jazz technique is studied through simple turns, jumps, progressions and combinations - all taught to age appropriate music

Consists of barre and floor work for the beginner to intermediate ballet student. Strength and flexibility are increased through a study of classical line and movement.

Accommodates the beginner to intermediate tap dancer. Tap vocabulary increases and combinations become more complex with each class level. Tap styles range from Broadway to "Buck & Wing" to Rhythm tap.

The jazz portion of class is devoted to a full standing warm-up, floor work, turns, jumps and combinations. Form, line and style are explored in depth, and performance technique is emphasized at all levels.

Modern is an expressive form of dance based on the philosophies of Graham, Horton, Hawkins, Brown, and Limon. Classes are designed to encourage a strong foundation in this dance form with an emphasis on individual expression. 

Boys can benefit from dance too! It builds strength, concentration, and encourages athleticism. Sign up today for an energetic, funky class that is full of fun just for boys! Come learn from a passionate instructor with the latest music and easy to follow choreography! 

The class consists of a warmup which focuses on building stamina, improving strength and flexibility, body conditioning and rhythmic isolations and syncopation. Students will learn the foundations of hip hop movement including across the floor exercises and short combinations to hip hop music. Class will focus on developing an ear for rhythms and exploring syncopation through movement and choreography. Students are expected to learn and execute a series of combinations throughout the year.

Jazz classes will usually include a full standing warm-up, floor work, turns, jumps and combinations, as well as a traveling warm-up through progressions and routines. Form, line and style are explored in depth, and performance technique is emphasized at all levels.

Pointe technique is the part of classical ballet technique that concerns pointe work, in which a ballet dancer supports all body weight on the tips of fully extended feet. Pointe work is performed while wearing pointe shoes. Extensive training and practice are required to develop the strength and technique needed for pointe work.

Musical Theatre class will focus on learning proper dance technique while exploring the various dance styles used in Broadway shows. Emphasis will also be placed on learning performance skills such as connecting with the audience and telling a story through dance and facial expressions.

Irish dance is a group of traditional dance forms originating from Ireland, encompassing dancing both solo and in groups, and dancing for social, competitive, and performance purposes.

Solo Irish dance includes the most well-known form of Irish dance, Irish stepdance, which was popularized from 1994 onwards by dance shows such as Riverdance. This production advertised both Irish music and dancing and which is practiced competitively across not only the Irish diaspora but to many more people who have disparate cultural backgrounds. Stepdance is characterized by the rigid upper body and intricate footwork of its performers. Other forms of solo Irish dance include sean-nós dance, a relaxed and social dance style involving improvised steps, and festival Irish dance, a style which separated from step dance in the mid-20th century.

Division Street Dance offers competitive dance teams for the committed and dedicated dancer. 

Teams are offered for ages 5 and up, and include Tap, Jazz, Lyrical, and Hip Hop. 

Dancers go through an audition process each summer, and have team rehearsals weekly throughout the year in addition to regular class requirements. 

Teams typically participate in 3-4 competitions each spring around the Twin Cities, Rochester, and Duluth area.

DSD also offers private lesson options for solos, duets, and trios

Competitive Dance at DSD is a positive, encouraging, welcoming atmosphere in which dancers are encouraged to be their best, work hard, and have fun doing it.

Division Street Dance offers opportunities for adults to dance periodically throughout the year. Past classes include Tap, Ballet, Jazz, Lyrical, Hip Hop, Irish, Fitness, and Zumba. 

Adult classes are usually shorter sessions, such as 4-5 weeks.

If you don't see an adult class on the current schedule, let us know what you'd like to see and we will try to get something going!