At Dance Ascension, we provide a variety of dance classes for students ages 2 to adult, whether you're just starting out or looking to compete. Our passionate instructors focus on nurturing a love for dance in a friendly and welcoming environment. Check out our class offerings and choose the one that's right for you.
Find Your Rhythm with Our Variety of Dance Classes
Dance Classes in Clayton & Garner, NC - All Ages & Levels
Acrobatics
Strength and Flexibility
Acrobatics combines gymnastics and dance, teaching students to fuse techniques for an artistic presentation. This style enhances many other dance forms and is ideal for boosting flexibility, strength, and coordination.
Complimentary Classes: Cirque, Jazz, Hip Hop, Lyrical
Ballet
Grace and Technique
Ballet is the foundation of almost all dance styles, enhancing balance, posture, flexibility, and strength. Our classes focus on discipline and technical proficiency, suitable for dancers of all ages and skill levels.
Complimentary Classes: Cirque, Contemporary, Lyrical
Cirque
Aerial Artistry
Cirque combines floor acrobatics with aerial silks and dance, creating beautiful performances that tell a story. This style is perfect for dancers looking to expand their skill set with aerial techniques.
Complimentary Classes: Acro, Contemporary, Lyrical
Contemporary
Innovative Dance
Contemporary dance blends ballet, jazz, and other styles, emphasizing emotion and storytelling through movement and breath. It’s ideal for creative dancers wanting to explore modern dance techniques.
Complimentary Classes: Acro, Ballet, Jazz, Lyrical, Hip Hop
Hip Hop
Urban Dance Style
Hip Hop is an ever-evolving dance style reflecting modern culture, celebrated for its rhythm and freestyle elements. This class is perfect for dancers looking to stay current and express themselves through dynamic moves.
Complimentary Classes: Acro, Jazz
Jazz
High-Energy Dance
Jazz dance combines foundational ballet movements with the flexibility to enhance storytelling in musicals and Broadway productions. It incorporates elements of other dance styles for a versatile dance experience.
Complimentary Classes: Acro, Ballet, Contemporary, Pom, Tap, Hip Hop
Lyrical
Expressive Movement
Lyrical dance combines elements of acro, ballet, jazz, and contemporary to create a storytelling performance. This style connects movement and emotion, captivating audiences with expressive choreography.
Complimentary Classes: Acro, Ballet, Contemporary, Jazz
Pointe
Elegance on Pointe
Pointe is a classical ballet style requiring strength and balance. Dancers are invited to join pointe classes once they’ve developed the necessary readiness through prior ballet and pre-pointe training.
Pre-requisite: ballet, pre-pointe, invitation
Suggested Complimentary Class: PBT
Pre-Pointe
certified through Carolina Dance Masters, NC Dance Masters Association, and Dance Masters of America
Pre-pointe classes focus on strengthening the legs, ankles, feet, and core to prepare dancers for pointe work. This training is essential for those looking to advance to pointe ballet.
Pre-requisite: Ballet
Suggested complimentary class: PBT
PROGRESSING BALLET TECHNIQUE
certified through Carolina Dance Masters, NC Dance Masters Association, and Dance Masters of America
PBT is a conditioning and strengthening technique helping dancers improve their ballet skills through muscle memory. It’s designed to prevent injuries and help dancers achieve their personal best.
Complimentary Classes: Ballet, Pre-Pointe, Pointe, Lyrical, Contemporary, Jazz
Tap
Rhythmic Precision
Tap dance emphasizes musicality and rhythm through sounds created by tap shoes. It’s often performed to upbeat music but can also be done a cappella, allowing dancers to create their own music.
Suggested Complimentary Classes: Acro, Ballet, Jazz
Two’s Classes
Early Dance Fun
Two-year-olds can join parent-child classes teaching basic movements through fun songs and games. Options include Tutu Two’s with ballet and Two’s Tumble with acro, both promoting coordination and flexibility.
Suggested Complimentary Classes:
Two’s classes complement each other
Pom Precision Dance
Precision and Performance
Pom dance involves synchronized movements, incorporating elements of jazz, kick line, acro, and hip hop. Dancers perform with poms, focusing on precision in arm movements, formations, and jumps.
Suggested Complimentary Classes:
Acro, Jazz, Hip Hop
Musical Theatre
Broadway Bound
Musical theatre classes blend all dance styles with lip-syncing to prepare students for stage performances. It’s ideal for those aiming to perform in school productions or aspiring to Broadway roles.
Suggested Complimentary Classes:
Acro, Ballet, Contemporary, Hip Hop, Jazz, Lyrical, Tap
Megan
"Ashley is truly an amazing dance teacher who pushes your child to their absolute best ability. If you want someone who truly believes in your child she is totally the way to go. Garner and the surrounding area is beyond lucky to have such a talented teacher!"
Jayme
"Ms. Ashley is beyond amazing! My 6yr old daughter didn't even want to dance anymore. One night of classes with Ms. Ashley and the glow on my daughter's face brought tears to my eyes!! Her love for dance has returned. If you want your child to feel special, if you are looking for personalization, if you are looking for your child to LEARN dance, not a dance routine but learn to dance then Dance Ascension is where your child belongs! Ms. Ashley cares about the kids and it shows!!!"
CLASS SIZE
STUDIO ENVIRONMENT + MAINTENANCE
CLASS OBSERVATION/DROP-OFF and PICK-UP
Class Attendance
Please contact the studio if your student will be absent from class and to discuss make-up class options. Make-up classes must be scheduled in advance. Make-up classes do not count towards perfect attendance.
Perfect Attendance is awarded at the end of the Fall/Spring season for dancers who are:
- Enrolled prior to January 1 of the current season
- Attended class 100% of the time
- Was on time for every class
IN-CLASS EXPECTATIONS
CLASS SIZE
STUDIO ENVIRONMENT + MAINTENANCE
CLASS OBSERVATION/DROP-OFF and PICK-UP
CLASS ATTENDANCE
Learning independence and adjusting to a new environment can be a transition for young dancers. The quicker they settle into a routine, the more they will adjust, be happy, and thrive. This is why we ask that you refrain from entering the classroom unless invited by the teacher. We want your dancer’s full attention on our instructors and their classmates, enhancing their learning and self-confidence. We schedule Parent Observation weeks once a quarter, where you can see what your dancer has been learning.
Students may be dropped off at the studio no earlier than 10 minutes before class and should be picked up promptly when class ends. It’s fine to drop students off and watch them walk inside once they are comfortable and old enough. If you choose to wait, please do so in our parent waiting room or your car.
Parents must come inside for pick-up. If a different parent or family member will be picking up the student, please inform the office staff at drop-off. Alert the person picking up the child that they will need to show their ID. If you’ve arranged a carpool, notify the office staff which parent will be responsible for drop-off and pick-up. These precautions ensure the safety of all students.
IN-CLASS EXPECTATIONS
CLASS SIZE
STUDIO ENVIRONMENT + Maintenance
CLASS OBSERVATION/DROP-OFF and PICK-UP
CLASS ATTENDANCE
- Be supportive of each other.
- Be respectful of each other.
- Avoid foul language.
- Avoid judgment.
- Avoid gossip.
STUDIO MAINTENANCE
If younger siblings are waiting with parents, please bring an activity to help occupy them. Help us take care of our furniture and building:
No outside food, drink, gum, etc. Snacks and beverages are available in our vending area for consumption in the waiting room only.
We are a smoke-free, alcohol-free, substance-free facility. Please refrain from these activities inside or in the parking lots of our studios.
IN-CLASS EXPECTATIONS
CLASS SIZE
STUDIO ENVIRONMENT + MAINTENANCE
CLASS OBSERVATION/DROP-OFF and PICK-UP
CLASS ATTENDANCE
Class size often becomes a concern at the start of a season. We need to ensure we have enough students to cover class expenses while maintaining our high standards for quality instruction and safety. If a class exceeds or falls below the ideal number of students (fewer than five), schedule adjustments may be necessary. This could mean splitting or combining classes depending on the specific situation. Please note that Pointe and Company classes require either an invitation or an audition to participate.
IN-CLASS EXPECTATIONS
CLASS SIZE
STUDIO ENVIRONMENT + MAINTENANCE
CLASS OBSERVATION/DROP-OFF and PICK-UP
CLASS ATTENDANCE
IN-CLASS EXPECTATIONS
What You Can Expect from Us:
- Quality instruction
- Kind, compassionate teachers who provide direction and encouragement, correcting with respect
- Instruction delivered in a safe environment (physically and emotionally)
What We Expect from Students:
- Respect for our faculty, staff, and facility
- Respect for each other
- No food, drink, gum, or candy (other than water and candy provided at the end of class)
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