The Dance Center by Erica Edwards

The Dance Center by Erica Edwards offers Pre-Ballet for ages 3 and 4, Beginner Combo Classes in Ballet/Tap or Ballet/Jazz for ages 4 to 5, and Ballet, HipHop, Jazz, Tap, and Musical Theatre for age 5 and up. It also offers Progressing Ballet Technique for age 8 and up, Leaps & Turns for ages 8 to 18, Lyrical for intermediate to advanced dancers, and adult Zumba Step on Tuesdays from 8 to 9:30am and Zumba Cardio on Wednesdays from 8 to 9am.

Programs

• Pre-Ballet — ages 3 & 4 · Introduction for youngest dancers; develops motor skills, coordination, musical awareness, listening skills; imagination and creativity encouraged.
• Beginner Combo Classes — ages 4-5 · Offered in Ballet/Tap or Ballet/Jazz; introductory class with split time between two genres; students learn fundamental dance steps and basic choreography.
• Ballet — age 5 and up · Students learn correct body alignment, posture, classical ballet technique and terminology; emphasis on flexibility, strength, musicality, and grace.
• Progressing Ballet Technique — age 8 and up · Body-conditioning and strengthening program designed to enhance technique in all forms of dance; focuses on core strength, weight placement, and alignment.
• HipHop — age 5 and up · Fast-paced and energetic dance style using street/urban dance moves; focuses on rhythm, musicality, coordination, and individuality.
• Jazz — age 5 and up · Focuses on strength, flexibility, and rhythm; technique includes jumps, turns, progressions, and combinations.
• Tap — age 5 and up · Develops rhythm, style, and sound; focuses on flexibility of knees and ankles, coordination, speed of movement, proper tap technique, and clear tap sounds.
• Musical Theatre — age 5 and up · Focuses on dance technique and styles used in Broadway shows; emphasizes performance skills, improvisation, and musicality.
• Leaps & Turns — Ages 8-18 · For intermediate to advanced dancers; works on extension, flexibility, turns, and various leaps and jumps.
• Lyrical — Int. to Adv. dancers · Combines elements of ballet and jazz; emphasizes storytelling and emotional connection to the lyrics; ballet is a strong prerequisite.
• Zumba Step — adults · Tuesdays 8-9:30am · $20 per class · Adult fitness class with Zumba Fundamental Step moves, fitness moves, and dance moves.
• Zumba Cardio — adults · Wednesdays 8-9am · $15 per class · Adult fitness class described as Zumba Cardio Party.

At a glance

• Ages: 3–18 years old
• Price range: $15–$20 per class

About the provider

Erica Edwards is the studio owner and director of the Elite Competition Team, and she teaches Hip Hop, Intro to Ballet, and Intro to Tap. The leadership team also includes Naomi Alstrup, Eden Batson, Kate Ebling, Anna Pederson, and Keely Whitmore. The studio says its mission is to instill a great love of dance, inspire self-confidence and respect for the performing arts, and provide a solid technical foundation for the developing dancer. It also states that its instructors are highly skilled and have twenty plus years in the dance industry.

Classes at The Dance Center by Erica Edwards are primarily based on age. Class placement for upper levels depends on years of experience and training. Dancers progress and develop technically at different levels so age and ability are always considered. The studio follows the Sequim School District for weather closures and emails all classes when an announcement is made. Classes canceled due to weather will have a makeup. Studio logo wear includes T-shirts, sweatshirts, and hoodies.

Last updated September 11, 2026.