Open Dance Classes

Summer 2025 Classes

All classes are free, and unless otherwise specified, open to all ages and abilities. All classes for 2025 are over - thank you to all who joined in to try something new, practice your craft and meet some new people!

July 9

Adult Ballet

6:30 - 7:30PM

This class will be on Monday, July 7

Take your ballet skills to the next level and learn from a professional dancer from the Festival.

Primary Ballet

9 - 10AM

Young dancers age 5-8 enjoy a creative movement ballet class appropriate for all levels.

Tap

1 - 2PM

Learn the basics of tap and get a feel for the importance of rhythm.

Theater / Jazz

1:45 - 2:30PM

Boys & Girls Club members get to step into the theater world to express themselves in a new way.

Advanced Ballet

9 - 10:15AM

Take your ballet skills to the next level and learn from a professional dancer from the Festival.

Beginner Ballet

10 - 11AM

All ages 8+ join in a class that starts with ballet basics for a great workout and introduction to ballet.

Street Dance

1 - 1:45PM

Boys & Girls Club members learn Brooklyn Krump and elements of street dance.

July 10

Fitness Class

9:30 - 10:30AM

A fitness class for all ages and levels. Learn the strength & conditioning exercises that keep the dancers strong and in performance-shape.

Theater / Jazz

12:15 - 1:15PM

A theater dance style class led by our multifaceted Festival artist.

Injury Prevention

2:45 - 3:45PM

Class open for all ages to learn strategies aimed at protecting common areas of injury.

Haitian / Afro

11AM - 12PM

Gain knowledge of the history of Haitian dance, mixed with contemporary styles and deep rhythms.

Street Dance

1:30 - 2:30PM

Break down the elements of Krump, a street dance style focused on raw expression.

Social Dance Night

6 - 8PM

Community event at NISDA. Enjoy food trucks, live music & a class in ballroom dance!

Performance Workshop

The performance workshop is a unique opportunity for young dancers ages 6 - 18 to work with our festival artists and perform on stage with professional dancers during the benefit performance on July 12th!

Participants will receive:

TWO FREE tickets to the benefit performance (one for the student and one for a guardian)
2025 Festival T-Shirt
Unforgettable experience!

Performance Workshop Schedule

*Attendance at each practice is essential as dancers prepare to perform for a sold-out audience. All practices will be held at the Nantucket High School.

Wednesday, July 9

10:30AM - 12PM (ages 11-18)

3PM - 4PM (ages 6-10)

Thursday, July 10

9AM - 10AM (all ages)

Friday, July 11

4PM - 5PM (all ages)

Saturday, July 12

3PM - 3:30PM (all ages)

5:30PM Call time for performance

6PM - 7:30PM Show time!