CORE CLASS PROGRAM

About our Core Class PROGRAM

Our Core Program is the foundation of a dancer’s training at Gasper’s School of Dance. Designed for dancers ready to grow in both technique and artistry, this leveled program offers a structured yet flexible pathway for long-term development. Starting at age 6 (1st grade).

Your dancer’s journey starts here—and grows with every step.

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Class Schedule

Check out the section on Class Description to learn more about the styles we offer and information for your dance journey!

About Our Core Class Program Enrollment

Core Program includes: Levels 1 through Levels 4 (Levels 5 - 7 are in our Advanced Class Program).
Multiple styles (pick and choose what fits your dancers interest best).
Leveled by technique and guided by age.
Visit the section on Tuition for rates and payment options
2 Seasons per year: Season, Summer

Need assistance in finding the right fit? We would love to help you! You can:

Text/call 701-670-4321
Call 701-234-9440 or
Email us at: connect@gaspersschoolofdance.com

Tuition

About Our Core Program Payments

When you are registered, you are registered until you fill out a drop form or until the end of the season.
Drop Forms are due the 15th of the month prior to dropping.
Annual registration fee will be due upon registration.
Tuition is due monthly (1st of the month)
Pay-as-you go is an option (at a higher rate), class space not guaranteed.
Must have a credit card on file and registered in auto-pay. Payments can be made early by cash or check (must be submitted by the 25th of the month prior to the due date)

Questions about billing?

Call 701-234-9440 or
Email us at: accounts@gaspersschoolofdance.com

Class Description

Learn more about our Core Program of Classes which includes Levels 1 through 7

Classes are recommended by the dancers technique level and guided by age.

Ballet

Levels 1 - 7

Our Ballet Program provides dancers with a strong technical foundation while developing strength, flexibility, coordination, musicality, and artistry. Dancers progress through a structured level system designed to safely and progressively build technique, confidence, discipline, and performance quality. Ballet training includes barre work, center exercises, across-the-floor progressions, and performance-based movement while encouraging a lifelong appreciation for dance and artistic expression.

Additional specialty ballet classes include: Ballet Contemporary, Ballet Variations, and Ballet Character. These are not offered every season.

JAZZ

Levels 1 - 6

Our Jazz Classes are high-energy and technique-focused, designed to build strength, flexibility, coordination, musicality, and performance quality. Dancers progress through a structured level system while learning jazz fundamentals, across-the-floor progressions, turns, jumps, and dynamic choreography in a fun and encouraging environment. Jazz training helps dancers develop confidence, style, and versatility while building a strong technical foundation.

Pre-Pointe

Requirement: Dancers must be enrolled in Level 3 Ballet or higher.

Pre-Pointe is designed to prepare dancers for future pointe work through focused strengthening and technical development. Dancers will work on ankle and foot strength, alignment, core stability, balance, and proper ballet technique. This class is taken in ballet slippers and is an important step in developing the strength and control necessary for safe pointe work.

Pointe

Levels 1 - 3

Pointe 1 Requirement

Instructor approval, completed pointe evaluation, and medical clearance from a doctor.

ALL DANCERS IN PRE-POINTE AND POINTE ARE REQUIRED TO BE ENROLLED IN TWO BALLET CLASSES (NOT INCLUDING SPECIALTY BALLET CLASSES)

Tap

Levels 1 - 6

Our Tap Program focuses on rhythm, timing, coordination, and musicality while teaching dancers how to create sound and expression through movement. Dancers progress through a structured level system that develops foundational tap technique, clarity of sound, style, and performance quality in a fun and energetic environment. Classes include rhythm exercises, footwork drills, across-the-floor progressions, and choreography designed to build confidence and strong technical skills.

Lyrical / Contemporary

Levels 1 - 6

Lyrical and Contemporary dance combine technique, movement quality, and emotional expression to create powerful storytelling through dance. These classes focus on strength, flexibility, control, musicality, and artistry while encouraging dancers to connect movement with emotion and creativity. Dancers will explore fluid movement, floor work, improvisation, and expressive choreography while continuing to build strong technical foundations and performance quality.

Modern

Level Int/Adv

Modern Dance focuses on expressive movement, creativity, strength, and technical control while exploring foundational modern dance techniques and movement concepts. Dancers will develop versatility, body awareness, improvisation skills, floor work, and artistic expression through dynamic movement and choreography. Modern is an excellent addition for dancers preparing for college dance programs, as many collegiate dance departments place a strong emphasis on modern dance technique, composition, and history as part of their curriculum and training.

Hip Hop

Levels 1 - 6 | Level 1 Hip Hop Flip Flop

Our Hip Hop Classes are high-energy, fun, and performance-driven, designed to build rhythm, coordination, musicality, and confidence. Dancers will learn age-appropriate hip hop technique, grooves, footwork, and choreography while developing their own style and stage presence. Classes focus on strength, endurance, and dynamic movement in a supportive and upbeat environment, making hip hop a great way for dancers to build confidence while having fun and staying active.

Hip hop Flip Flop

Hip Hop Flip Flop is a high-energy fusion class that combines the rhythm, style, and musicality of hip hop with the strength, flexibility, and skills of dance acro. Dancers will work on coordination, tricks, and tumbling-inspired movement alongside hip hop grooves and choreography, creating a fun and dynamic class experience. This class builds confidence, body awareness, strength, and performance quality while encouraging dancers to safely explore athletic and expressive movement in one exciting class.

Dance Acro

Open Level

Dance Acro combines classical dance technique with acrobatic movement, flexibility, strength, balance, and control. Dancers will safely learn and progress through acrobatic skills such as rolls, balances, limbers, walkovers, and tumbling elements while focusing on proper technique and conditioning. This class helps dancers improve coordination, flexibility, body awareness, and confidence while blending athletic movement with artistry and performance quality.

Turns & Leaps

Level 2 - 6

Turns & Leaps is a technique-focused class designed to help dancers improve balance, control, strength, flexibility, and overall technical execution. Dancers will work on a variety of turns, jumps, leaps, and traveling progressions while developing proper alignment, coordination, and performance quality. This class is a great supplement to jazz, lyrical, contemporary, and ballet training and helps dancers build confidence and consistency in their technical skills.

Musical Theatre Jazz

Levels 1 - 6

Musical Theatre Jazz combines jazz technique with acting, storytelling, and Broadway-style performance. Dancers will build confidence, musicality, stage presence, and character development while learning expressive choreography inspired by musical theatre productions. This high-energy class focuses on performance quality, personality, and connecting movement with emotion and storytelling in a fun and engaging environment.

Conditioning & Flexibility

Open Level | Ages 9+

Flexibility & Conditioning is designed to help dancers improve strength, flexibility, balance, endurance, alignment, and overall body awareness to support safe and healthy dance training. This class incorporates exercises and training concepts inspired by Godfrey Method training, along with elements of yoga, pilates, and personal and group fitness training techniques. Dancers will focus on core strength, injury prevention, mobility, active flexibility, and conditioning exercises that help enhance technical performance across all styles of dance.

Dress Code

Gasper's & School of Dance maintains a dress code to encourage concentration and a sense of inclusiveness (variations in attire can be distracting and contribute to feelings of inequality). Uniformity in dance wear allows the teachers to assess how well the students are implementing the technique being taught, problems with alignment, and other important aspects of dance training.

Students should carry their dance wear, shoes, and other belongings in a dance bag. Please print your child’s name on the bag as well as on all of its contents. Dance wear is to be kept in good repair and laundered on a regular basis.

Why we have a dress code

The uniformity of having a dress code in ballet class and dance styles is to help instructors see proper alignment and body position. Having the same color leotard provides less distraction to both the instructor and the students in the class.
We do require our dancers to follow our dress code that is put forth on this web page.
Dancers have 3 weeks to comply to the dress code as stated above.
Leotard, tights, and shoes may be purchased at Gasper's School of Dance or locally at The Barre Dance Boutique.
SKIRTS: If you want to wear a skirt in ballet class, the instructor teaching must allow it. If they do, it must be a black "bullet pointe" style skirt (linked above under ballet).
Leotard colors purchased outside of Gasper's School of Dance, must be a close match to the colors we have laid out above.

Dress Code Images

Here are the looks for each class style and level. Click on the STYLE TAB to see additional details of what is appropriate to wear, or watch the video above.

Where to Shop?

Do you know where to purchase these items. Here are some great options.

Local and online.

Studio Lobby

Shop Online or in Studio

The Barre Dance Store

4600 17th Ave S, Ste G

Fargo, ND 58103

Shop Online or in Person

Nimbly

Online Shop

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BEFORE CLASS

What to expect?

The first few weeks serve as an adjustment period as students become comfortable with the classroom, teacher, and their classmates.
Your child will build skills in coordination, listening, rhythm, musical awareness, and creative movement.
We use age-appropriate music, stories, and props to keep classes imaginative and engaging.
Dancers in Itty Bitty and Pre-Ballet focus on developing classroom behavior, imagination, and body awareness — not just learning steps.
Progress may not always be visible right away (and that’s okay!). Growth looks different for every child.
Dancers typically remain in Itty Bitty and/or Pre-Ballet for 2–3 seasons, much like our older levels, as they build foundational skills.

Studio Space / Classroom Etiquette

Please do not enter studio spaces unless invited by an instructor. This helps keep classes focused and safe.
We offer parent portals so you can observe your dancer’s progress without interrupting class.
Encourage your child to carry their own bag into the studio — it builds responsibility and independence!
Help us keep our lobby tidy — please supervise siblings and dispose of trash properly.
Our staff and instructors are committed to your dancer’s growth. Please treat them with respect and kindness — just as we do with your children.

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CORE CLASS PROGRAM

About our Core Class PROGRAM

Your dancer’s journey starts here—and grows with every step.

Class Schedule

About Our Core Class Program Enrollment

Tuition

​About Our Core Program Payments​

Class Description

Ballet

Dress Code

Why we have a dress code

Dress Code Images

Where to Shop?

BEFORE CLASS

What to expect?

About Our Core Program Payments