We are so happy to have you and your dancer join our dance program! Arizona Sunrays is proud to offer a diverse array of dance styles to choose from, and we welcome all dancers to participate in as many styles as they wish!
A fun and exciting way for your child to explore music and dance! Our classes are structured to stimulate coordination skills, listening skills, balance, creative movement and motor development in the youngest dancers. Children will dance and sing along using props and lots of fun music!
What to Wear:
Pink full sole ballet shoes and black tap shoes, any color leotard with shorts, skirts or leggings(tights are optional at this age), hair pulled back securely off the face and neck
A fun and exciting way for your child to explore music and dance with an introduction to the basics of tap and ballet. Children dance and sing along, using lots of props and their own imagination.
What to Wear:
Pink full sole ballet shoes and black tap shoes, any color leotard with shorts, skirts or leggings(tights are optional at this age), hair pulled back securely off the face and neck
What to Expect:
Instruction in ballet and tap, themed lessons, bi-annual recitals
This class includes instruction in tap, ballet and jazz. Students will build dance basics, including right and left discrimination, counting music, memorization of dance steps, and the exploration of rhythm through the use of the body.
What to Wear:
Pink full sole ballet shoes and black tap shoes, any color leotards with shorts, skirts, or leggings(tights are optional at this age), hair pulled back securely off the face and neck
What to Expect:
Instruction in ballet, tap and jazz, themed lessons, bi-annual recitals
Ballet uses formalized steps and gestures set in intricate, flowing patterns to create expression through movement and grace. In this class your dancer will be exposed to basic ballet concepts. No previous dance experience required.
What to Wear:
Pink tights and black leotard, pink ballet slippers, hair pulled back in a bun
What to Expect:
Warm-up and stretch, across the floor and center progressions skill tracking, bi-annual recitals
This high energy dance style has a liveliness that sets it apart from the other styles. In this class, we will explore different sub-styles of jazz including musical theater, lyrical and hip hop. No previous dance experience required.
What to Wear:
Jazz shoes, hair pulled back securely off the face and neck, fitted dance wear (leotard, leggings, tights, shorts, etc.)
What to Expect:
Warm-up and stretch, across the floor and center progressions, skill tracking, bi-annual recitals
Tap is a unique style of dance involving specific and rapid footwork. It is a great opportunity to make lots of noise! The combination of the dancer’s foot and shoe act as an instrument that makes particular rhythms and sounds tap. No previous dance experience required.
What to Wear:
Tap shoes, hair pulled back securely off the face and neck, fitted dance wear (leotard, leggings, tights, shorts, etc.)
What to Expect:
Warm-up, across the floor and center progressions, skill tracking, bi-annual recitals
A fun and exciting way for your child to explore music and dance! Our classes are structured to stimulate coordination skills, listening skills, balance, creative movement and motor development in the youngest dancers. Children will dance and sing along using props and lots of fun music!
What to Wear:
Pink full sole ballet shoes and black tap shoes, any color leotard with shorts, skirts or leggings(tights are optional at this age), hair pulled back securely off the face and neck
A fun and exciting way for your child to explore music and dance with an introduction to the basics of tap and ballet. Children dance and sing along, using lots of props and their own imagination.
What to Wear:
Pink full sole ballet shoes and black tap shoes, any color leotard with shorts, skirts or leggings(tights are optional at this age), hair pulled back securely off the face and neck
What to Expect:
Instruction in ballet and tap, themed lessons, bi-annual recitals
This class includes instruction in tap, ballet and jazz. Students will build dance basics, including right and left discrimination, counting music, memorization of dance steps, and the exploration of rhythm through the use of the body.
What to Wear:
Pink full sole ballet shoes and black tap shoes, any color leotards with shorts, skirts, or leggings(tights are optional at this age), hair pulled back securely off the face and neck
What to Expect:
Instruction in ballet, tap and jazz, themed lessons, bi-annual recitals
Ballet uses formalized steps and gestures set in intricate, flowing patterns to create expression through movement and grace. In this class your dancer will be exposed to basic ballet concepts. No previous dance experience required.
What to Wear:
Pink tights and black leotard, pink ballet slippers, hair pulled back in a bun
What to Expect:
Warm-up and stretch, across the floor and center progressions skill tracking, bi-annual recitals
This high energy dance style has a liveliness that sets it apart from the other styles. In this class, we will explore different sub-styles of jazz including musical theater, lyrical and hip hop. No previous dance experience required.
What to Wear:
Jazz shoes, hair pulled back securely off the face and neck, fitted dance wear (leotard, leggings, tights, shorts, etc.)
What to Expect:
Warm-up and stretch, across the floor and center progressions, skill tracking, bi-annual recitals
Tap is a unique style of dance involving specific and rapid footwork. It is a great opportunity to make lots of noise! The combination of the dancer’s foot and shoe act as an instrument that makes particular rhythms and sounds tap. No previous dance experience required.
What to Wear:
Tap shoes, hair pulled back securely off the face and neck, fitted dance wear (leotard, leggings, tights, shorts, etc.)
What to Expect:
Warm-up, across the floor and center progressions, skill tracking, bi-annual recitals
A fun and exciting way for your child to explore music and dance! Our classes are structured to stimulate coordination skills, listening skills, balance, creative movement and motor development in the youngest dancers. Children will dance and sing along using props and lots of fun music!
What to Wear:
Pink full sole ballet shoes and black tap shoes, any color leotard with shorts, skirts or leggings(tights are optional at this age), hair pulled back securely off the face and neck
A fun and exciting way for your child to explore music and dance with an introduction to the basics of tap and ballet. Children dance and sing along, using lots of props and their own imagination.
What to Wear:
Pink full sole ballet shoes and black tap shoes, any color leotard with shorts, skirts or leggings(tights are optional at this age), hair pulled back securely off the face and neck
What to Expect:
Instruction in ballet and tap, themed lessons, bi-annual recitals
This class includes instruction in tap, ballet and jazz. Students will build dance basics, including right and left discrimination, counting music, memorization of dance steps, and the exploration of rhythm through the use of the body.
What to Wear:
Pink full sole ballet shoes and black tap shoes, any color leotards with shorts, skirts, or leggings(tights are optional at this age), hair pulled back securely off the face and neck
What to Expect:
Instruction in ballet, tap and jazz, themed lessons, bi-annual recitals
Ballet uses formalized steps and gestures set in intricate, flowing patterns to create expression through movement and grace. In this class your dancer will be exposed to basic ballet concepts. No previous dance experience required.
What to Wear:
Pink tights and black leotard, pink ballet slippers, hair pulled back in a bun
What to Expect:
Warm-up and stretch, across the floor and center progressions skill tracking, bi-annual recitals
This high energy dance style has a liveliness that sets it apart from the other styles. In this class, we will explore different sub-styles of jazz including musical theater, lyrical and hip hop. No previous dance experience required.
What to Wear:
Jazz shoes, hair pulled back securely off the face and neck, fitted dance wear (leotard, leggings, tights, shorts, etc.)
What to Expect:
Warm-up and stretch, across the floor and center progressions, skill tracking, bi-annual recitals
Tap is a unique style of dance involving specific and rapid footwork. It is a great opportunity to make lots of noise! The combination of the dancer’s foot and shoe act as an instrument that makes particular rhythms and sounds tap. No previous dance experience required.
What to Wear:
Tap shoes, hair pulled back securely off the face and neck, fitted dance wear (leotard, leggings, tights, shorts, etc.)
What to Expect:
Warm-up, across the floor and center progressions, skill tracking, bi-annual recitals
In this class your dancer will build on their basic tap skills! Learning to connect skills, memorize combinations and refine their fancy footwork!
What to Wear:
Tap shoes, hair pulled back securely off the face and neck, fitted dance wear (leotard, leggings, tights, shorts, etc.)
What to Expect:
Graduation from tap, warm-up, across the floor and center progressions, skill tracking, bi-annual recitals
Live Learning Center Classes + On-Demand Library!
Our key instructors teach a daily Learning Center class live over Zoom, sharing their talents and experience with you - no matter where you're located! Or peruse our On-Demand Library for active learning at home whenever, across a variety of programs. It's a modern way to keep your children entertained, without the commute!