Classes

Dance is for everyone! Our classes celebrate the joy of movement.

Students build confidence through body awareness, strength, agility, and flexibility. Over time, they can explore the mind-body connection that nurtures creativity, self-expression, teamwork, and inner calm.

Classes are held from September-june in burk’s falls and Kearney — for information + registration on classes in kearney, see here.

Pre-school Dance Basics (3-6 years old - BURK’s FALLS)

Wednesdays - 4:00 p.m. - 4:30 p.m. or Saturdays - 10:30 a.m. - 11:15 a.m.
Minimum registration 8 weeks.

With creativity and physicality a high priority, students will gain body awareness, fine and gross motor skills, turn taking and sharing, and some basic musical knowledge while having fun.

Students must have turned 3 by the first class date.

Junior Dance Basics (4-7 years old - BURK’s FALLS)

Wednesdays - 4:30 p.m. - 5:15 p.m.
Minimum registration 8 weeks.

This class will focus on creativity, physicality, body awareness, working with others in small groups, and developing some basic dance skills. Students will gain confidence and see the benefits of working towards a goal. While encouraging listening skills, students will also be encouraged to share their own ideas when appropriate, to make their own dance ideas come to life.

Students must have turned 4 by the first class date.

Youth Dance Basics (7 and Up BURK’s FALLS)

Wednesdays - 5 p.m. - 5:15 p.m.
Register anytime! Minimum registration 8 weeks.

This class is for youth looking for a commitment to learn some more complex aspects of dance. We will still make room for some improvising and dancing in "our own styles" but with an emphasis on building on practice, discipline, and long term growth in dance knowledge, skills, and ability. Recommended additional class: Dance Fitness + Choreography

ADULTS ALL LEVEL DANCE (BURK’s FALLS)

Wednesdays - 6:30 p.m. - 7:30 p.m.
Class pass + drop-in options available + Partial Online add on available

Experience a dynamic blend of ballet conditioning, structured routines, and free-flow movement in our adult dance class. Build strength, agility, and confidence while embracing joy, playfulness, and a renewed sense of fun—perfect for body and mind! Mature youth are welcome.

What our students are saying about classes with the SPACE Upstairs

“My kids have loved being part of the SPACE Upstairs with Jillian since it opened. It's so much more than just a dance class for them. Rather than just learning steps, they have cultivated a true love and joy of movement through working with Jillian. Her love for the arts is clear and the kids are soaking it up. They have so much fun being able to express themselves through dance and their confidence in how they move their bodies has grown exponentially since starting there. We are so thankful to be part of such a special experience.” ~ Rachel

“I feel fortunate to be able to attend Jillian’s adult dance classes through the SPACE Upstairs. As someone with previous dance training, I’m impressed by the calibre of teaching that Jillian offers but also love that previous experience isn’t at all necessary. Jillian invites us all to try new movements, creating challenges if we want them, offers wonderful visual cues to help us understand the steps, and makes it fun and easy to follow along. Her classes are warm and welcoming and her enthusiasm for dance and play is contagious. I always come away feeling grateful for moving my body in new ways, getting some exercise, and connecting with the community Jillian has created.” ~ Stephanie

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