Class Descriptions
Empire Dance Company offers an exceptional range of dance styles designed to support every dancer’s journey - from our tiniest beginners to our most dedicated elite performers.
Our programs include Hip Hop, Jazz, Balletics, Musical Theatre, Contemporary, Lyrical, Tap, BBoys and Acro.
Whether your child is exploring their first class or refining their technique at an advanced level, Empire provides a training environment that is supportive, inspiring and technically driven.
Ready Set Dance
Ready Set Dance is an award winning preschool program that builds confidence, coordination and creativity. Through music, movement and imaginative play, little dancers develop early dance skills while having the time of their lives.
Mini Cheer
Mini Cheer is a high energy class designed for young athletes who love to jump, tumble and cheer with friends. Students learn basic stunts, motions, chants and teamwork skills in a safe, supportive environment.
Mini Acro
Mini Acro introduces little movers to the foundations of strength, balance and flexibility through safe, age appropriate progressions. Dancers learn rolls, bridges, balances and beginner tricks in a fun, confidence building environment.
Mini Ballet
Mini Combo
Mini Combo gives young dancers a taste of multiple styles in one fun class. Students explore Jazz, Ballet and Hip Hop foundations while building rhythm, confidence and musicality.
BBoys
BBoys is our all boys Hip Hop program designed to build confidence, rhythm and individuality. Dancers learn grooves, footwork, freezes and foundations in a high energy, supportive class that celebrates personal style.
Aerial Silks
Aerial Silks is a beautiful fusion of strength, flexibility and artistry. Dancers learn climbs, wraps, balances and creative sequences while developing body control and confidence. All training is supported by safe rigging and guided instruction.
Acrobatics
Acrobatics develops strength, flexibility, balance and tumbling skills through safe, progressive training. Students learn handstands, cartwheels, walkovers, aerials and more - building confidence and body awareness along the way.
Combo Classes
Combo Classes offer dancers the chance to explore multiple styles in one session. These classes build versatility, musicality and confidence while giving students a well rounded dance foundation.
Circus Class
Circus Class blends Acrobatics and Aerial Silks into one exciting program. Students spend time on tumbling, strength and flexibility before moving to the silks to learn climbs, wraps and creative aerial skills.
Junior Cheer & Competition Cheer
Junior Cheer introduces athletes to stunting, tumbling, jumps, and teamwork in a fun, energetic environment.
Competition Cheer takes training to the next level with choreography, performance skills, and team‑based routines designed for competitive success. Both programs build strength, confidence, and unstoppable team spirit.
Skills Class
Skills Class focuses on technique, strength and progression. Dancers work on turns, leaps, flexibility and conditioning to refine their abilities and support growth across all styles.
Balletics
Balletics blends classical ballet technique with strength and conditioning to help dancers build power, alignment and control. This class supports all styles by improving posture, turnout, core strength and overall technique.