Class Descriptions
Mom/Dad/Caregiver & Me Class!
A lively, engaging class full of Singing, Dancing and Social Interaction. Each session begins with a delightful Circle Time and then transitions into different segments utilizing such props as tambourines, maracas, twirling ribbons, silk scarves, beach balls, hula hoops, parachutes, bubbles, glow wands, disco lights, story time, Tickle Wand and little surprises in each class. Ideally for Walkers-2.5 yrs, though lap babies join us as well and love the class!
Pre-PureJoy! Dance
A very special class specifically designed for our tiniest dancers, ages 2-3 yrs. Endless dance props are used to keep children engaged and delighted. Music styles and dance styles vary all throughout the 45 min class to keep up with the rapidly shifting attention span of these precious little ballerinas. This is a Drop-off class where you children are treasured, nurtured and given a wonderful intro into the magical world of dance.
PureJoy! Dance I
The signature dance curriculum of PureJoy! Performing Arts classes for 3 yr olds. The basics of Ballet are taught through a variety of music and dance styles. Classes draw heavily on founder Miss Marsha’s background in Musical Theatre. Lots of music from Disney, popular children’s TV shows & movies are used as well fun dance props to add endless delight to this lively and innovative way of bringing preschoolers into the wonderful world of dance.
PureJoy! Dance II
Please read the above course description for PureJoy! Dance I. We don’t wish to be repetitive, but if “it’s not broke, don’t fix it!” Most of our 4- year olds return to us for their 2nd dance class because they so loved what they experienced in PJ Dance I. So we continue in that same spirit, with Miss Marsha creating a slightly different, more advanced spin where the little girls grow into their big girl dance class!
Disney Jazz/Ballet
All the music from the great Disney songbook that children love~from the ballads to the funky beats! Students will sing, dance and act through some of Disney’s most loved songs and then bring them to life onstage come Recital time!
Boys Hip Hop/Breaking
We are excited to welcome back Don J this Fall, for another year of fun, inspiring, next level moves as he leads our dancers through a combo class of straight Hip Hop and Breakdance basics. Girls and Boys alike have really enjoyed the smooth energy, style and all in commitment Don J has brings to his classes each week. You can read more about Don on the About Us Tab!
Musical Theatre Revue Class~
Over the last 10 years, PureJoy! Performing Arts has been staging full length plays for children including Annie, Little Mermaid, Lion King, Beauty and the Beast, Elf~The Musical and Madagascar~A Musical Adventure. We have built quite a repertoire of productions and are now so excited to combine the best numbers from all of these shows into one glorious Musical Theatre Revue class! The resulting Performance presentation will have all of the same elements as our full scale productions including costumes, lights, sets, sound and most importantly~ laughter, joy & all the warm fuzzies our studio is known for! You will not only see your child sing and dance through the musical numbers, but deliver lines interspersed throughout where their acting talents can pop forth as well!
Musical Theatre Productions~
Elf Jr~The Musical, Fall 2024
A weekly excursion into the wonderful world of singing, dancing and acting with the culmination of a one-hour performance of the fully, licensed version of “Elf Jr.” complete with costumes, scenery, props, lighting and sound. We are excited to stage this Show again!
Past Musical Theatre Productions (not currently running, but stay tuned!):
Annie Jr, Beauty and the Beast Jr, Lion King Jr, Little Mermaid Jr and Madagascar Jr