Elaine's Dance Studio

Elaine's Dance Studio offers Preschool Dance with song, basic ballet, tap, and tumbling, and Beginning Kids Combo with tap, ballet, and tumbling. It also offers Kids Hip Hop/Acro, Acrobatics, Ballet, Kids Combo, Contemporary, Pom, Jazz, Tap, Heels, and Turns and Technique.

Programs

• Preschool Dance — 3-4.5 years old · Friday 10:00am-10:45am; Saturday 9:00am-9:45am · $85 per month · Song, basic ballet, tap and tumbling are used. Students perform one dance routine in the annual recital in May.
• Beginning Kids Combo — 4.5-6 years old · Monday 2:45pm-3:30pm; Saturday 10:00am-10:45am · $85 per month · Combines tap, ballet, and tumbling.
• Kids Hip Hop/Acro — not stated · Combines hip hop with acro skills; students learn age-appropriate hip hop choreography and foundational acrobatic skills.
• Acrobatics — not stated · A class focused on flexibility, balance, muscle control and strength through acrobatic movements.
• Ballet — not stated · A classical dance form that emphasizes grace, precision, proper body alignment and balance.
• Kids Combo — not stated · Combines tap, jazz, and tumbling.
• Contemporary — not stated · Blends elements of ballet, jazz, and modern dance.
• Pom — not stated · High-energy class inspired by dance team and collegiate pom styles. Previous dance experience is necessary.
• Jazz — not stated · A fun, upbeat dance form focusing on technique, rhythm, style, flexibility, body isolations, turns, leaps, and progression combinations.
• Tap — not stated · Dancers create sound through footwork and develop rhythm, timing, and proper tap technique.
• Heels — 13+ up · An introduction to performing different styles of dance in a ballroom dance heel or character shoe. Previous dance experience is necessary.
• Turns and Technique — not stated · Focuses on building technical skills used in all styles of dance.

At a glance

• Ages: 3–18 years old
• Price range: $85 per month
• General schedule: Classes start September 8th. Annual recital is in May.

About the provider

Elaine McCarthy leads the studio. The studio is celebrating its 40th year of dance excellence, and Elaine has been teaching dance professionally for over 30 years. It says that young dancers are the focus of the studio and that it strives to help students understand the beauty of dance, as well as the discipline, respect and confidence it brings.

Email is the fastest and best way to get a hold of the studio. New students should email before registering. One dance routine is performed in the annual recital in May for preschool dance. Auditions are required for any dancer who wants to participate on an E.D.S Competition Team.

Last updated August 22, 2026.