Young Children’s Division & Adult Summer 2026 Classes
July 6-August 8th, 2026
Our summer classes are the perfect way to keep kids moving, learning, and connected all summer long! With a consistent schedule and engaging classes, dancers stay active, build confidence, and maintain routine while still enjoying the fun and flexibility of summer.
Columbus Dance Theatre will be offering this following classes this Summer:
Dance With Me! (Ages 1-early 3)
Creative Movement (Ages 3 to early 4)
Pre Ballet (Ages 4 to 5)
Ballet I (Ages 6 to 8)
Ballet II/III (Ages 8+)
Open Adult Classes (Beg./Int./Adv.)
Please email erika@columbusdancetheatre.com or call for availability (614) 849-0227
All Young Children’s Division Classes will be at our Bexley Space, 1039 College Avenue, unless otherwise specified.
Dance With Me!
CDT's "Dance With Me" is an interactive and energetic class designed for guardians and their little ones, perfect for ages 1 to 3 year olds.
Get ready to stretch, dance, read, sing, and groove TOGETHER! From playful stretches to lively workout routines, this class is all about keeping both children and parents moving, laughing, and bonding in the best way possible. It's not just a class - its a joyful experience you and your little one will love!
Class option:
Saturday 9:30-10:15am
Creative Movement
Our Creative Movement classes are introductory dance classes for children aged 3 to 4. These classes bring children into a child-centered environment for movement. They are introduced to basic movement concepts and how to orient themselves in a dance class. They also participate in self-generated movement as well as beginning to learn basic ballet vocabulary.
Class options:
Wednesday 5:30-6:15pm
Saturday 10:15-11:00am
Pre Ballet
Pre-Ballet retains the developmental aspect of self-generated movement and the use of imagination to learn basic dance concepts. This course, for children aged 4 to 5, also moves past the Creative Movement curriculum to initiate fundamental ballet principals. Basic positions and facings are introduced from a movement-based perspective.
Class options:
Monday 4:45-5:45pm
Wednesday 6:15-7:15pm
Saturday 11:00-12:00pm
Ballet I
Ballet I begins the ballet sequence of the curriculum. Basic barre work, proper placement, ballet etiquette, center combinations of allegro (jumping) patterns and simple series of patterned steps and vocabulary are introduced. This class has the option to meet once or twice a week, both at the Bexley Location.
Class options:
Monday 5:45-7:00pm
Saturday 12:00-1:15pm
Beginner/Intermediate Kids Tap
New this Summer! Kids Tap is a high-energy class where dancers learn rhythm, coordination, and basic tap steps while making music with their feet! This class builds confidence and musicality in a fun, upbeat environment. This class is perfect for students ages 6+ or those enrolled in Ballet I, II, or III.
Class options:
Thursday 6:00-7:00pm
Ballet II/III
Ballet II/III begins to mirror the training principals of the Intensive Training Program by focusing on broader ballet vocabulary while also introducing students to work in other dance forms. Ballet II/III can serve as an entry level class for the School if a student has prior dance experience or is older than the recommended age for the course. This class meets twice a week.
Class options:
Tuesday 4:30-6:00pm (Bexley)
and Thursday 4:30-6:00pm (Bexley)
Intermediate Kids Open Contemporary/Jazz/Hip-Hop
New this summer! Students ages 6+ or those enrolled in Ballet I, II, or III are invited to join our Open Contemporary/Jazz/Hip-Hop class. This rotating class explores three dance styles and is a fun, supportive way to begin branching out beyond ballet.
Class options:
Tuesday 6:00-7:00pm
Open Adult Classes:
CDT offers a wide variety of Adult classes that range from beginner to advanced. Sign up and get moving this Summer at CDT!
Class options:
Monday 7:00-8:00pm Open Adult Ballet/Jazz/Contemporary/Hip-Hop (Bexley location, 1039 College Ave)