Jazz, Tap & Lyrical Dance Classes in Montrose

High-energy, expressive classes for ages 7–18 in Montrose, Ridgway & Ouray County

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Weehawken Dance offers exciting, age-appropriate Jazz, Tap, and Lyrical classes for dancers ages 7–18. These styles help students develop musicality, confidence, performance quality, strength, and expressive movement—while having FUN in a supportive, uplifting environment.

Classes are offered in Montrose, with additional options in Ridgway and Ouray County, depending on the season.

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⭐ Jazz Dance (Ages 7–18)

Energetic, expressive, and confidence-building

Jazz is a dynamic, high-energy style that builds strength, flexibility, coordination, and performance quality.

Dancers learn:

  • Warm-ups to build strength & flexibility

  • Across-the-floor progressions

  • Turns, leaps & jumps

  • Stylized movement

  • Rhythm & musicality

  • Choreography with personality and expression

Jazz is perfect for dancers who love upbeat music and expressive, powerful movement.

⭐ Tap Dance (Ages 7–18)

Rhythm, coordination & musical awareness

Tap teaches dancers how to use their feet as percussion instruments, creating rhythm patterns and musical phrasing with clarity and confidence.

Dancers develop:

  • Timing & rhythm

  • Sound clarity

  • Coordination & balance

  • Musicality

  • Beginner to advanced tap vocabulary

  • Expressive performance quality

Tap builds incredible listening skills, rhythm control, and confidence for dancers of all levels.

⭐ Lyrical Dance (Ages 9–18)

Expressive storytelling through movement

Lyrical blends ballet technique with expressive, fluid choreography.
It encourages dancers to connect emotion with movement and musical interpretation.

Dancers learn:

  • Flowing, expressive movement quality

  • Emotional storytelling

  • Musical phrasing

  • Technical control from ballet foundations

  • Turns, leaps & extensions

  • Contemporary-inspired choreography

Lyrical is ideal for dancers who love connection, expression, and storytelling through dance.

Class Descritions Page HERE!

⭐ What Makes Our Jazz, Tap & Lyrical Program Unique

Families choose Weehawken because we offer:

  • Warm, encouraging instruction

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  • Age-appropriate technical progressions

  • High artistic expectations in a supportive environment

  • Thoughtful choreography and purposeful class structure

  • Small class sizes

  • Opportunities to train in multiple styles

  • A connected community of dancers from Montrose, Ridgway & Ouray

These classes complement ballet and aerial training beautifully and support strong, confident, well-rounded dancers.

Learn about what makes our program unique HERE!

⭐ Where Classes Are Offered

RIDGWAY

OURAY

⭐ Performance Opportunities

Jazz, Tap & Lyrical students perform in:

  • Winter Dance Production

  • Spring Dance Production

  • Showcase opportunities

  • Community events & holiday performances

These experiences help dancers build stage presence, team skills, confidence, and expressive artistry.

Learn about what makes our shows special HERE!

⭐ Ready to Dance With Us?

We’d love to welcome your dancer!

👉 Learn More & Register on the Home Page

👉 Contact Us

Visit Main Weehawken Creative Arts Website
Visit Weehawken Dance and Aerial HERE!