About
Rise Up & Dance offers Dance Collective, Musical Theatre & Old School Jazz Foundations, Musical Theatre & Old School Jazz Company, Hip Hop classes for Mini Movers, Jr. Crew, and Groove Crew, Hype Squad (Cheer Dance + Hip Hop), Little Stars, Rising Stars, Hip Hop/K-Pop Collective, Hip Hop/K-Pop Crew, and Tiny Toes. The program serves ages 3 through 17.
Programs
- Dance Collective — 11+ · Monday, 3:30-4:30 p.m.; Saturday, 1:00-2:00 p.m.
- Musical Theatre & Old School Jazz Foundations — 7-11 · Tuesday, 3:30-4:30 p.m.
- Musical Theatre & Old School Jazz Company — 8+ · Tuesday, 4:30-5:30 p.m.
- Hip Hop (Mini Movers) — 4-6 · Wednesday, 3:15-4:00 p.m. · A playful introduction to hip hop basics, rhythm, and movement. Instructor: Lilly Cornell.
- Hip Hop (Jr. Crew) — 7-11 · Wednesday, 4:00-4:55 p.m. · A dynamic and upbeat class teaching foundational hip hop moves with fun choreography. Instructor: Lilly Cornell.
- Hip Hop (Groove Crew) — 8+ · Wednesday, 5:00-6:00 p.m.
- Hype Squad (Cheer Dance + Hip Hop) — 11+ · Wednesday, 4:00-5:00 p.m.
- Little Stars — 4-5 · Thursday, 3:30-4:15 p.m.
- Rising Stars — 6-8 · Thursday, 4:15-5:00 p.m.
- Hip Hop/K-Pop Collective — 8+ · Friday, 3:30-4:30 p.m.
- Hip Hop/K-Pop Crew — 10+ · Friday, 4:45-5:45 p.m.
- Tiny Toes — 3-4 · Saturday, 12:15-1:00 p.m. · A playful introduction to dance through ballet, tap, music, and creative movement. Young dancers build confidence, coordination, and classroom skills while discovering the joy of movement.
At a glance
- Ages: 3–17 years old
- General schedule: Youth season runs from mid-August through May and culminates in an end-of-season Showcase.
About the provider
Rise Up & Dance is taught by a pro with 30 years of experience. Its mission says every child deserves a place to move, grow, belong, and shine, and that children build confidence, creativity, friendships, and a lifelong love of movement in a supportive, non-competitive environment.
FREE TRIALS for new students. No registration necessary for adult classes, but please email before your first class. First class is free. 10% off for siblings. All discounts for siblings and multiple classes are applied as credit to the 2nd month’s tuition.
What families say
“As a former performing arts teacher in SPUSD for nearly ten years I had the privilege of working closely with Alison Smith in my classroom. Her creativity and enthusiasm for dance and theatre is contagious and inspires children of all ages.” — Lia Donavan, former SPMS & SPHS Choir director
Last updated October 24, 2026.
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