Joyful Arts Movement

Joyful Arts Movement offers Baby JAM for 1-2 year olds and their parent or caregiver, Terrific 2-3 for 2-3-year-olds, and Merry Minis 3-4 for 3-4 year olds. The program also includes Friendship 5-7, Tumble Hop, Acro, Hip Hop, Lyrical, Pre/Pointe for current JAM students approved to begin Pre-Pointe training, Junior JAM, Dazzlers, and Sunshine Club.

Programs

• Baby JAM — 1-2 year olds and their parent or caregiver · Delightful and engaging class introducing young children to dance and movement through fun, interactive activities set to lively music. Features props like scarves, balls, and instruments.
• Terrific 2-3 — 2-3-year-olds · Toddler-friendly class introducing movement and music through basic dance skills, imaginative play, energetic music, and creative movement. Uses props such as scarves, sticks, and ribbons.
• Merry Minis 3-4 — 3-4 year olds · Ballet and tap combo class focused on foundational dance skills, coordination, rhythm, body awareness, posture, footwork, and musicality.
• Sunshine Club — ages 5-7
• Friendship 5-7 — K-2nd grade students · Ballet, Tap, and Jazz combo class introducing multiple dance styles with an emphasis on technique, creativity, coordination, flexibility, rhythm, and balance.
• Tumble Hop — Energetic class combining tumbling and Hip Hop, focusing on rolls, cartwheels, funky footwork, rhythm, coordination, strength, flexibility, teamwork, and self-expression.
• Acro — Dynamic style combining tumbling, flexibility, partnering, and strength, with emphasis on safety, proper technique, balance, coordination, body awareness, lifts, flips, and partner work.
• Hip Hop — Energetic dance class exploring grooves, footwork, isolations, body control, conditioning, choreography, musicality, and individual style.
• Lyrical — Expressive style blending ballet and jazz, with movement connected to music and lyrics. Focuses on fluidity, grace, control, turns, leaps, jumps, artistry, confidence, and personal expression.
• Pre/Pointe — current JAM students who have been approved to begin Pre-Pointe training · Structured progression refining pointe technique with focus on strength, stability, alignment, foot and ankle strength, turnout, barre exercises, center work, and performance-oriented combinations.
• Junior JAM — beginner to intermediate dancers
• Dazzlers — ages 9-13

At a glance

• Ages: 1–18 years old

About the provider

Joyful Arts Movement says it has over 20 years of experience in the dance industry. Its leadership team includes Ms. Nicole, Ms. Abby, Ms. Carrie, Ms. Sidney, Ms. Jayme, Ms. Grace, Ms. Maura, Ms. Beth, and Ms. Avonlea. The studio says it is all about making the community shine through the power of dance and that it is deeply involved in the local community through philanthropic programs, performances, collaborations, local events, support for local organizations, and gratitude for local community workers.

Family-friendly studio; costumes, choreography, and music are carefully curated to be family-appropriate. Age-appropriate selections are emphasized for younger students, teens, and adults. Student-teacher program offers students aged 9 and up the opportunity to assist in classes each week.

What families say

“Our daughter’s favorite day of the week is her class day at “Joyful Arts”! She feels loved and cared for by her teachers – they show so much interest in her as an individual person! This studio has high standards, but it is also a place where all levels of skill are appreciated and celebrated. My daughter enjoys her friends at JAM, and the staff model an example of loving care for one another.” — Joni O

“We love this dance program! My daughter has been going for several years. The teachers truly care about the kids and want to see them grow. I appreciate that the costumes and music are always age appropriate. It has been fun to watch my daughter’s skills and confidence grow.” — Courtney P

Last updated August 23, 2026.