Youth Dance Programs
Engaging dance programs for youth of all ages. Ballet shoes and appropriate apparel are recommended.
2026 Details
- Dates: January 16, 2026 – May 8, 2026
- No Class February 13, 20, April 3, 10
- Recital: TBD
- Fee: includes classes, dress rehearsal, a recital, and a costume
- ½ class fee will be charged at registration, and ½ class fee will be charged on March 16
- Location: Recreation Center Group Fitness Room
About the instructor: Danielle Pearson
Danielle has taught children’s ballet & jazz classes of all levels for over 10 years in Lake Tahoe and San Francisco. Her ballet training started at the age of nine with Jill Mattson Classical Ballet of Lake Tahoe. Since then, she has trained and danced professionally with a variety of different dance companies in Nevada and the Bay Area. Danielle’s love for dance is clearly reflected in her teaching approach, and her primary objective is to cultivate and inspire that same enthusiasm in her students.
Class Options
Tiny Tutus
Dancers enjoy the introduction to movement through ballet fundamentals. They will learn how to move on stage and will perform in a recital at the conclusion of the session.
- Ages: 3-4 years old
- Days/Times: Fridays, 2:45 – 3:30 pm
- Fees: $625, $500 w/ IVGID
Fairytale Ballet
Coed Dancers learn ballet fundamentals while reenacting their favorite fairytales and will perform in a recital at the conclusion of the session.
- Ages: 5 – 8 years old
- Days/Times: Fridays, 3:30 – 4:15 pm
- Fees: $625, $500 w/ IVGID
Jazz/Hip Hop
Dancers are taught warm-up, flexibility, isolation methods and simple jazz and hip-hop movement to energetic, upbeat music. Emphasis is placed on rhythm, basic technique, movement combinations, locomotor skills and coordination within an atmosphere of joyful creativity! Dancers will perform in a recital at the conclusion of the session.
- Ages: 5-8 years old
- Days/Times: Fridays, 4:15-5:00 pm
- Fees: $625, $500 w/ IVGID
Jazz
Co-ed dancers learn ballet and jazz dance fundamentals plus choreography to be performed at the end of the session. Dancers are taught to create a routine, combine dance moves for smooth transitions, and choose the right music. Emphasis is placed on rhythm, intermediate techniques, movement combinations, locomotor skills, and coordination within an atmosphere of joyful creativity!
- Ages: 9-18 years old
- Days/Times: Fridays, 5:00- 6:00 pm
- Fees: $625/ $500 w/ IVGID
Registration
Space is limited and pre-registration is required. Register online at Register.YourTahoePlace.com, by calling 775-832-1310 or visiting the Recreation Center (980 Incline Way). Visit the Program Registration page for instructions on how to create your online account.
Visit the Incline Village Parks & Recreation Programs or Youth Programs pages for more classes and programs.
Incline Village Recreation Center: 775-832-1310 | 980 Incline Way, Incline Village, NV – North Lake Tahoe
