West Austin Dance
Classes · Ages 2–18

Find the right class.

Every dancer starts where they are. Not sure which class fits? Book a free trial and we’ll help you place your dancer. We enroll year-round.

Ages 2–7 · Our Littles

Real technique, taught through play.

Little dancer decorating a star sash in class
Ages 2–3½

Lil Stars

Your dancer’s very first step into the studio. Ballet and tap through creative movement, music and props like scarves, teddy bears and rhythm sticks. Relaxed and joyful, and we’re flexible about parents joining in while little ones get comfortable.

Preschool dancer in a pink tutu and tap shoes
Pre-K · Ages 4–5

Shooting Stars

The year before kindergarten. Still play-based, but dancers start learning real ballet and tap technique and terminology: positions, pliés, shuffles and more. Builds focus and confidence for the classroom and the stage.

Young dancers lined up with hands on hips
Ages 5–7

Shining Stars

A full hour of twirling, rolling and shuffling in our ballet and tap combo class. Hip hop is offered for this age too. Dancers build real technique, confidence and amazing new friendships.

Ages 8+ · Two tracks

At age 8, dancers choose their path. Except for hip hop, dancers take ballet and jazz as their core classes, then add the styles they love.

Academy track

Rising Stars

Recreational classes in every style. Take one class or several, grow at your own pace, and perform in our spring recital.

Advanced track

Super Nova

Our most advanced training. Most Super Novas also compete with West Austin Dance Company, but it’s not required.

About the Company

Every style

Ballet

Ages 5+

Classical technique through barre and center work, the foundation for everything else.

Pointe

Ages 11+ · Teacher approval

For dancers with extensive ballet training. Requires at least two other ballet classes each week.

Jazz

Around age 7

High-energy technique across a variety of styles. Interested 6-year-olds are welcome to try.

Tap

Ages 5+

Theater and rhythm tap for every level.

Hip Hop

Ages 5+

Quick, sharp, athletic and all about swagger.

Lyrical & Contemporary

Ages 8+ · Ballet & jazz required

The grace of ballet and jazz with real emotion and storytelling. Younger dancers with teacher permission.

Turns & Leaps

Jazz technique

Across-the-floor work, building strength and learning new tricks, the skills that make a dancer stand out.

Progressing Ballet Technique

PBT

Ballet technique on a yoga ball to build core strength and correct alignment.

Stretch & Strengthen

Flexibility & strength

Flexibility and strength training using blocks and bands.

Acro

Acrobatic skills

Tumbling and acrobatic tricks with control, strength and flexibility.

Dance Team

Team prep

Get ready for school dance and drill team auditions.

Young dancer performing on stage
Spring Recital

Every dancer gets a stage.

Our professionally run spring show at the Lake Travis High School Performing Arts Center, with dress rehearsals, professional video and a photographer for group and individual pictures. It’s the performance of a lifetime, every year.

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