Ages 7 & Up • Mulford Dance Studio

Ages 7 & Up

Technique, strength, style, and performance—from foundational ballet to high-energy hip hop, plus contemporary, jazz, tap, gymnastics, musical theater, and pointe (by permission).

60 min • Ages 7–Adult

Ballet (Beginner–Advanced)

Foundation for all dance—alignment, flexibility, strength, turnout, extension.

Build classical technique at an appropriate pace. Classes are grouped by age and level to support growth across beginner through advanced training.

What to Wear
  • Black leotard, pink tights, black ballet skirt, pink ballet slippers.
  • Hair in bun. Gentlemen: white tee, black bottoms, black ballet slippers.
60 min • Ages 7–Adult

Contemporary

Blends ballet, jazz, modern, and global influences.

Develop rhythmic connections, isolations, levels, and spatial awareness. Classes are grouped by age and level for safe, progressive training.

What to Wear
  • Leotard, footless tights, half-sole shoes or footpaws.
  • Hair in bun or ponytail.
60 min • Ages 7–18

Gymnastics

Floor work from fundamentals to advanced—grouped by level.

Beginners: cartwheels, round-offs, handstands, forward rolls. Intermediate/Advanced: handsprings, aerials, and more.

What to Wear
  • Leotard or unitard with footless tights or bare legs; bare feet.
  • Gentlemen: form-fitting bottoms and t-shirt; bare feet.
60 min • Ages 6–Adult

Hip Hop (incl. All-Boy)

Popular, high-energy choreography to today’s music and styles.

Focus on musicality, grooves, dynamics, and performance quality. Separate all-boy classes available where noted on the schedule.

What to Wear
  • Streetwear or comfortable activewear.
  • Low-top sneakers (black Converse recommended). No black-soled sneakers.
60 min • Ages 7–Adult

Jazz

Ballet-based technique with modern, hip-hop, and funk influences.

Build strength, flexibility, endurance, coordination, musicality, and performance using syncopation and isolations.

What to Wear
  • Leotard, dance shorts, tights, jazz oxfords.
  • Gentlemen: black bottoms, white tee, jazz oxfords.
60 min • Ages 7–Adult

Musical Theater

Acting, voice, dance, improvisation, and character work.

Learn stage directions, storytelling, and performance through integrated dance-theater training.

What to Wear
  • Leotard, tights, ballet skirt or dance shorts; ballet slippers or jazz oxfords.
  • Gentlemen: black bottoms, white tee, jazz oxfords.
60 min • Ages 11–Adult

Pointe (By Permission)

For experienced ballet students taking at least two ballet classes weekly.

Pointe is a natural progression in ballet training. Teacher approval required to start; recommended ages 11+.

What to Wear
  • Black leotard, pink ti
Young girls performing a dance on stage with holographic pants and bright, colorful shirts.
Four young girls in blue dance costumes performing on stage with black curtains, mid-dance with raised arms and smiling.
Three young girls in orange costumes performing a dance on stage with black curtains behind them.