Pre/Primary Dance Classes

(Ages 3–7)

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Joyful, age-appropriate dance training in Montrose, Ridgway & Ouray County Weehawken Dance offers a warm, welcoming, and developmentally informed early childhood dance program for ages 3–7, with classes available in Montrose, Ridgway, and Ouray County. Our Pre-Level and Primary-Level classes help young dancers build coordination, musicality, creativity, confidence, and early classroom skills — all through movement, imagination, and play-based foundational technique.

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⭐ PRE-LEVEL & PRIMARY DANCE CLASSES (AGES 3–7)

Weehawken’s early childhood dance program offers joyful, developmentally appropriate classes designed for young dancers to explore movement, creativity, and foundational technique.
Our Pre-Level classes (ages 3–5) and Primary classes (ages 5–7) provide a welcoming, age-appropriate introduction to ballet, hip hop, and tap/jazz.

PRE-LEVEL CLASSES (AGES 3–5)

Perfect for little ones who love to move, twirl, and explore dance in a playful way.
Pre-Level classes focus on coordination, musicality, rhythm, listening skills, and classroom readiness — all taught with creativity and fun.

PRE-BALLET (AGES 3–5)

A gentle introduction to ballet with imaginative movement, musicality, balance, and beginning technique — perfect for preschool dancers.

PRE HIP HOP (AGES 3–5)

A fun, upbeat class that introduces rhythm, gross motor skills, musicality, and confidence-building through age-appropriate hip hop movement.

PRE TAP/JAZZ (AGES 3–5)

A lively combination class introducing rhythm (tap), basic jazz steps, musicality, and expressive movement — great for energetic dancers.

PRIMARY CLASSES (AGES 5–7)

Primary classes help young dancers build on early skills with more structure, technique, and confidence while keeping the joy of movement at the center.

PRIMARY BALLET (AGES 5–7)

Foundational ballet technique taught in an encouraging environment. Dancers build balance, posture, musicality, strength, and early vocabulary.

PRIMARY HIP HOP (AGES 5–7)

A high-energy class focusing on rhythm, coordination, musicality, and age-appropriate choreography that builds confidence and expression.

PRIMARY TAP/JAZZ (AGES 5–7)

A skill-building combo class introducing tap rhythms and beginning jazz technique, coordination, musicality, and classroom confidence.

⭐ WHY FAMILIES LOVE OUR EARLY CHILDHOOD PROGRAM

  • Small, supportive classes

  • Age-appropriate curriculum based on developmental science

  • Focus on creativity, confidence, and foundational skills

  • Certified instructors

  • A warm, positive classroom atmosphere

  • A perfect pathway into Level 1+ dance training

⭐ WHY WEEHAWKEN DANCE?

Because we believe kids deserve high-quality training taught by professionally certified instructors in a fun, supportive environment.

We focus on:

  • Developmentally appropriate technique

  • Strong pedagogy (ABT® & NPCP-informed)

  • Safety for growing bodies

  • A welcoming, inclusive community

  • Creativity and joy in every class

  • Performance opportunities for all levels

⭐ PERFORMANCE OPPORTUNITIES

Weehawken dancers perform in:

  • The Nutcracker (December)

  • Spring Production (May)

  • Community events

  • Parade & festival appearances

Our productions at the Montrose Pavilion bring in thousands of audience members each year.

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⭐ MONTROSE

Classes are held at:

⭐ RIDGWAY

⭐ OURAY

⭐ READY TO GET STARTED?

We’d love to welcome your dancer!

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