Recreational Dance
Dance for Fun, Fitness & Expression
Beginner Dance Classes for Kids
If you're looking for dance classes in Tallahassee, our recreational program is the perfect place for beginners to start. Our classes introduce students to multiple styles of dance in a fun, welcoming, and encouraging environment.
Dance helps children build confidence, stay active, and develop creativity while making lasting friendships. Our instructors focus on strong foundational technique while keeping classes engaging and enjoyable.
Our beginner dance classes help students develop:
Confidence and self-expression
Strength and coordination
Rhythm and musicality
Teamwork and friendships
A love of movement and performance
Whether your child wants to dance for fun, try something new, or stay active, our Tallahassee dance studio offers the perfect starting point.
Our Dance Offerings
Ballet Classes
Ballet is the foundation of all dance technique and an essential starting point for dancers.
Our ballet classes focus on posture, strength, and grace while teaching proper technique that supports every other dance style.
Ballet helps students develop:
Core strength
Smooth transitions
Body alignment
Injury prevention
Stamina and endurance
Jazz Dance Classes
Jazz dance is a stylized and athletic genre that combines strong technique with expressive movement.
Students learn energetic choreography while developing stage presence and confidence.
Jazz helps dancers improve:
Connection to the floor
Stage presence
Movement dynamics
Dance transitions
Core engagement
Contemporary Dance Classes
Contemporary dance blends elements from many dance styles to create expressive and artistic movement.
This genre encourages dancers to explore storytelling and creativity through motion.
Contemporary helps dancers develop:
Movement quality
Artistic expression
Smooth transitions
Performance ability
Overall athleticism
Tap Dance Classes
Tap dance focuses on rhythm and musicality using shoes with metal plates that create sound as dancers move.
Students learn to create music with their feet while building coordination and timing.
Tap helps dancers improve:
Musicality
Rhythm and timing
Coordination
Listening skills
Acro Dance Classes
Acrobatics (Acro) combines dance technique with flexibility, balance, and tumbling skills.
Classes safely teach acrobatic movements while strengthening the body and improving control.
Acro helps dancers develop:
Flexibility
Strength and conditioning
Balance and control
Overall athleticism
Hip Hop Dance Classes
Hip Hop is an upbeat and energetic style that blends urban dance movements with musical expression.
Students learn fun choreography while building confidence and performance skills.
Hip Hop helps dancers develop:
Performance confidence
Musicality
Rhythm and coordination
Stamina and endurance
Ballroom Dance Classes
Ballroom dance introduces students to partner dancing and classic social dance styles. Dancers learn coordination, rhythm, and how to move confidently with a partner while exploring elegant and energetic styles of movement.
Ballroom classes are a great way for dancers to develop confidence, musical awareness, and teamwork in a fun and engaging environment.
Ballroom helps dancers develop:
Partnering skills
Rhythm and musical timing
Coordination and balance
Confidence in social dancing
Graceful movement and posture
Stretches, Leaps & Turns (Dance Technique)
Stretches, Leaps & Turns classes focus on building the technical foundation of strong dancers. These classes break down the key skills used across all dance styles and help dancers refine their technique.
Students work on flexibility, strength, and control while learning how to execute turns, jumps, and leaps safely and effectively.
Technique classes help dancers develop:
Flexibility and mobility
Turning technique and spotting
Power and control in leaps and jumps
Balance and body awareness
Strength for injury prevention
Recreational dance is a year long commitment.
Why Choose Recreational Dance?
No pressure, just fun – Our classes are designed for enjoyment, with no competitive commitments.
Stay active – Dancing is a fantastic way to improve flexibility, balance, and overall fitness.
Express yourself – Dance is a powerful way to relieve stress, boost mood, and connect with others.
Whether you're dancing for fun, fitness, or personal expression, we have the perfect class for you. Check out our schedule and take your first step into the world of dance!
Reviews From Our A15 Families
My daughter has been dancing for four years, and this is her second year at Area15. The difference in her abilities after just one year here was absolutely incredible! The teachers bring out the best in their students with a perfect balance of discipline, encouragement, and fun. She has grown so much in both skill and confidence, and it’s amazing to watch her excitement every week when it’s time for class. The staff truly care about the kids, and the environment is both welcoming and inspiring. We are so grateful to have found Area15 and can’t wait to see how she continues to grow here!
We were looking for the full package when we decided to put our little one in dance. Elite instruction, community, and overall growth are just some of the benefits we have already received in just a few, short months. Jax's desire to grow and her confidence in chasing her goals are supported by the amazing staff everyday. We are blessed to be in the Area15 family.
After attending several dance intensives, we were so impressed that my child ended up dancing there full time. Area 15 provides a well-rounded dance education with a focus on technique and injury-prevention (so important for dancers)! The studio environment is challenging but very supportive, as the faculty and dancers cheer each other on. As a parent, I really appreciate the "extras" that are incorporated into the curriculum, such as proper nutrition for athletes, public speaking, audition prep, and confidence building activities. Highly recommend for both recreational and competitive dancers!
Contact Us
ADDRESS
6668 Thomasville Road Suite 12, Tallahassee FL 32312
Monday - 9:00am - 9:00pm
Tuesday - 9:00am - 9:00pm
Wednesday - 9:00am - 9:00pm
Thursday - 9:00am - 9:00pm
Friday - 9:00am - 9:00pm
Saturday - 9:00am - 12:00pm
Sunday Closed
About
Area 15 Dance Studio is a children's dance studio located in Tallahassee with an award-winning team dedicated to providing the best dance instruction whilst also empowering tomorrow's leaders.
Opening Hours
Mon – Wed : 8:00am – 06:00pm
Thu – Sat : 10:00am – 10:00pm
Sunday : Closed
ADDRESS: 6668 Thomasville Road Suite 12, Tallahassee FL 32312
Email: [email protected]
Telephone: 18509008503
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