About
The Dance Project offers ballet, jazz, musical theater, lyrical, contemporary, tap, hip hop, and competition training. Ballet includes barre work, alignment, terminology, leaps, turns, flexibility, posture, strength, and muscle control. Jazz includes performance quality, leaps, turns, isolations, technique, choreography, progressions across the floor, and stretches and exercises. Tip Toes & Taps / Creative Movement is for ages 3 to 4 and introduces tap and ballet basics through creative imagery, songs, and games.
Programs
- Ballet — Class focused on classical ballet training, barre work, alignment, terminology, leaps, turns, flexibility, posture, strength, and muscle control.
- Jazz — Class emphasizing performance quality, jazz styles, leaps, turns, isolations, technique, choreography, progressions across the floor, and stretches/exercises.
- Musical Theater — Class for students who love to perform, sing, and act; explores Broadway, Hollywood, and film with props and big movements.
- Lyrical — Class combining jazz, ballet, and modern techniques; students learn to interpret music and tell a story.
- Contemporary — Class combining lyrical, jazz, ballet, and modern techniques with choreography focused on concept, message, or emotion.
- Tap — Class focused on complex rhythms and percussion through dance, with sound clarity, execution, and performance quality.
- Tip Toes & Taps / Creative Movement — 3 to 4 · Designed for dancers ages 3 to 4; introduces tap and ballet basics using creative imagery, songs, and fun games.
- Hip Hop — High-energy class teaching rhythm, coordination, creativity, latest moves, and old school styles.
- Competition — Competition group for dancers committed to competing, participating in conventions, mentoring younger dancers, and more rigorous training; team will take ballet and compete in jazz and contemporary.
At a glance
- Ages: 3–18 years old
About the provider
The Dance Project is owned and operated by Miss Becky Swenson. Miss Kelly Rodencal is an owner and instructor, and Miss Ari Strand is an instructor. The studio describes itself with the phrases “art. joy. family. intent.” and says it is inspiring creativity and confidence through dance. Miss Becky Swenson spent six months in 2017 living in Port Au Prince, Haiti, where she served and taught dance at local orphanages, and she also volunteers at church.
Choreography, music selections, and costumes are stated to be age appropriate. The studio says there is a place for a child regardless of age, skillset, or commitment level, and invites families to schedule a meet & greet.
Last updated October 18, 2026.
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