Dance Styles

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Ballet

Foundational

What to Expect:

  • Age and skill-based levels from preschool to advanced

  • Emphasis on alignment and correct technique

  • Taught by instructors with professional training backgrounds

Ballet Levels Offered:

  • Preschool Ballet Combo Classes (ages 2–5)

  • Ballet I–IV (ages 6+)

  • Pointe (Evaluation Included)

Why Ballet at The Collective?

We blend structure and inspiration to create an environment where dancers thrive.

Discover the Right Dance Style for Your Child

At The Collective TN, we offer a variety of dance styles for every age, level, and personality — from the grace of ballet to the energy of hip-hop. Whether your dancer is just starting out or looking to grow their technique, our classes are designed to inspire confidence, creativity, and joy. Explore each style below to find the perfect fit.

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Jazz

Energetic

What to Expect:

  • Fast-paced warm-ups and across-the-floor progressions

  • Emphasis on isolations, turns, and jumps

  • Weekly Choreography Combos

  • Age-appropriate music and movement

Jazz Levels Offered:

  • Jazz Combo Classes (ages 4–6)

  • Jazz I–IV (ages 6+)

Why Jazz at The Collective?

Students build flexibility, strength, and technique — all while having a blast in a supportive, high-energy space.

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Hip-Hop

Bold

What to Expect:

  • Basic tricks, isolations, and combos

  • No experience needed — just energy!

Hip-Hop Classes Include:

  • Peewee Hip-Hop (ages 4–6)

  • Hip-Hop I–IV (ages 6–12)

Why Hip-Hop at The Collective?

We create a no-judgment space where every dancer can grow and shine — with guidance from instructors who live and breathe the style.

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tap

Rhythmic

What to Expect:

  • Warm-ups to strengthen timing and articulation

  • Rhythmic patterns, traveling steps, and combos

  • Both Broadway-style and rhythm tap

Tap Levels Offered:

  • Tap Combo Classes (ages 2–6)

  • Tap I/II (ages 6–12)

Why Tap at The Collective?

We focus on clarity and fun — helping dancers become confident performers with strong timing and listening skills.

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tumbling

Strong

What to Expect:

  • Focus on strength, flexibility, and technique

  • Safety mats, spotting, and progressions

Acro Levels Offered:

  • Preschool Tumbling (ages 2-4)

  • Peewee Tumbling (ages 4–6)

  • Tumbling I-IV (ages 6+)

Why Tumbling at The Collective?

Our acro dancers become stronger, more confident, and more technically skilled — whether they’re training for competition or personal growth.

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Contemporary/Lyrical

Dynamic

What to Expect:

  • Flowing movement and grounded technique

  • Choreography that tells a story

  • Emphasis on connection to music

Contemporary Levels Offered:

  • Lyrical I-IV (5+)

  • Contemporary II-IV (ages 9+)

Why Contemporary at The Collective?

It’s where dancers express what words can’t — in a supportive, artistic atmosphere designed to inspire.

✨ Ready to Dance?

Every style. Every story. Every child belongs here.

Whether your dancer is twirling for the first time or perfecting their leap, The Collective TN is where confidence takes center stage.