STUDIO PROGRAMS
RECITAL program
Our Recital Program is designed to introduce dancers to the joy of movement while building strong technical foundations in a fun, encouraging environment. We offer classes for ages 3–18, with opportunities to begin as early as age 2 in our Mommy & Me classes.
Each class focuses on age-appropriate technique, musicality, coordination, and confidence—while helping dancers learn to work together, follow instructions, and express themselves through dance. Recital classes will perform in our Christmas Recital in December and our Spring Recital in May, with the exception of our Mommy & Me Classes.
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MOMMY & ME CLASSES
(age 2-3)
NOTE: *Mommy & me classes do NOT participate in our Christmas & Spring Recitals.
A fun and engaging introduction to dance where little ones explore movement alongside a parent or caregiver. This class creates an environment that sets the stage for many years to come, helping young children become familiar and comfortable in the studio environment, while teaching basic movements and coordination. Your toddler will enjoy moving to the music and feeling the beat with a fun, age-appropriate experience.
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PIXIE CLASSES
pixie 3 (ages 3-4)
pixie 4 (ages 4-5)
Pixie classes are for preschoolers just beginning dance and include a 45-minute weekly class focused on:
- Basic dance technique
- Creative movement and coordination
- Learning to follow directions
- Introduction to counts, rhythm, and musicality
- Beginning concepts of spacing and formations
These classes help build confidence, independence, coordination, socialization, and a love for dance, movement, and expression in a positive, nurturing, age-appropriate environment. Pixie dancers begin participating in our annual Christmas and Spring Recital Shows, giving them experience with performing on stage, practicing stage presence & spatial awareness.
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CHILDREN’S COMBO CLASSES
CC 5 (ages 5-6)
CC 6-7 (ages 6-7)
Children’s Combo classes are designed for beginner to early-intermediate dancers, 1-hour weekly classes, introduce a well-rounded dance foundation, including:
- Basic ballet technique
- Introductory jazz movement
- Strength, flexibility, and coordination
- Dance terminology
- Musicality, formations, and spacing
These classes are perfect for a beginner or intermediate-level dancer, helping to grow confidence and skill.
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JAZZ CLASSES
Jazz 8–10 (ages 8-10)
Jazz 11+ (ages 11-17)
Our Jazz classes are designed for intermediate dancers ready to build on their dance foundation. These classes focus on:
- Jazz technique and progression
- Strength, flexibility, and control
- Dance terminology and performance quality
- Musicality, rhythm, and style
- Formations, spacing, and choreography
These classes continue to develop skills introduced in our combo classes while helping dancers grow in confidence, performance, and artistry. These classes may also build upon a dancers natural ability and love for dance and movement, teaching intermediate technique, ballet basics, and making a stronger connection with the body through disciplined movements and free expression.
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HIP HOP CLASSES
Hip-Hop 5-7 (ages 5-7)
Hip-Hop 8 + (ages 8 and up)
Our Hip Hop classes bring energy, rhythm, and confidence to dancers of all ages in a fun, high-energy environment. Rooted in foundational street dance styles, these classes develop musicality, coordination, and self-expression while keeping movement fresh and exciting.
Class focus includes:
- Hip Hop technique, grooves, and foundational movement
- Rhythm, timing, and musicality
- Strength, coordination, and body awareness
- Age-appropriate choreography and performance quality
- Building confidence and individual style through movement
Hip Hop classes are a favorite for dancers who love to move, groove, and perform — and are a perfect complement to any of our other recital class offerings.
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PERFORMANCE program
Performance Team Dancers (ages 5 & up)
Our Performance Program is designed for dancers who are ready to take the next step in their training and commitment. This program offers Performance Teams for ages 5 and up, providing more opportunities to grow, perform, and build technique—without the full intensity of our Competition Program.
Placement in the Performance Program requires a tryout, with prior dance experience or demonstrated ability as a prerequisite. Dancers are placed on teams based on age, skill level, and ability, typically ranging from beginning to intermediate levels.
P R O G R A M O V E R V I E W
Our Performance Teams are ideal for dancers who:
- Are ready for more than a once-a-week class
- Want to improve technique and performance skills
- Enjoy being part of a team environment
- Are looking for increased performance opportunities
This program bridges the gap between our Recital and Competition programs—offering a higher level of training while maintaining a balanced time and financial commitment for families.
COMPETITION program
Our Competition Program is designed for dancers who are ready for a higher level of commitment, training, and performance. This program offers multiple team levels— Team, Elite, Extreme, and Company—to support dancers as they develop their skill level, technique, artistry, and dedication.
Exceptional TRAINING, Exceptional DANCERS.
All dancers must audition to be considered for the Competition Program. Those selected are placed on the appropriate team, based on multiple factors, including age, ability, and skill level, ensuring each dancer is challenged and supported in the right environment.
- TEAM, ELITE, & EXTREME TEAMS
Designed for intermediate dancers, typically beginning at age 4. These teams focus on building and forming strong technique, performance quality, and foundational competition experience.
- COMPANY TEAMS Company Teams are designed for advanced dancers, by invitation only. This experience provides enhanced training, higher performance expectations, and a more advanced level of skill development and commitment for dedicated dancers.
P R O G R A M O V E R V I E W
Competition dancers train in a structured, goal-oriented environment and participate in multiple routines throughout the season. Routine placements are determined at the beginning of the year and agreed upon by each dancer’s parent or responsible party.
Dance styles may include:
- Jazz
- Contemporary
- Lyrical
- Ballet
- Hip-Hop
- Tap
- Musical Theater
- Modern
- And other specialty genres
TUMBLING program
Beginner | Intermediate | Advanced
Our Tumbling Program develops strength, agility, flexibility, and body control in a structured, encouraging environment. Offered across three progressive levels, tumbling at LUV 2 Dance is designed to meet each athlete exactly where they are and build them toward their next goal — safely and confidently.
- Beginner Tumbling — Introduction to foundational tumbling skills, including forward and backward rolls, cartwheels, round-offs, and basic strength and flexibility work. No prior experience required.
- Intermediate Tumbling — Builds on beginner skills with progressions toward back walkovers, back handsprings, and more advanced combinations. Students should have a solid foundation of basic tumbling skills.
- Advanced Tumbling — Designed for experienced tumblers working toward aerials, back tucks, fulls, and advanced pass combinations. Placement in this level requires demonstrated intermediate proficiency.
Tumbling is an excellent cross-training complement to dance — improving athleticism, spatial awareness, and performance quality across all dance styles. Class placements are determined by skill level, not age.