KIDS PROGRAM OVERVIEW

ALL KIDS PROGRAMS FOCUS ON DEVELOPING CREATIVITY AND RESPECTING THEIR INITIATIVE

DANCE, ART, MUSIC - ONE AND ONLY ALL IN ONE STUDIO

ArtLab J’s signature program for creativity development.

Children explore a new theme through dance, art, and music each week. It encourages kids to express one concept in multiple ways

— moving their bodies, creating art, and engaging with music —

helping them grow their imagination and self-expression.

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DANCE

Ballet

Our Ballet Program at ArtLab J nurtures dancers from their very first plié to polished performances. Designed for ages 3 through teens, our classes focus on developing strong technique, creative expression, and confidence in a supportive, age-appropriate environment.

Ages 3–4: Little Movers Ballet – A playful introduction to ballet through music, movement, and imagination. We build coordination, rhythm, and a love for dance in a fun, nurturing space.

Ages 5–7: Foundation Ballet – Students begin learning classical ballet technique with an emphasis on posture, balance, and expressive movement, while continuing to build confidence and joy in dance.

Ages 8–Teens: Level-Based Ballet Training – For older students, we offer structured ballet levels focusing on technical growth, artistry, and discipline. Classes include barre, center work, and across-the-floor combinations, with opportunities for performance and advancement.

LYRICAL

Experience the beauty of lyrical dance, where ballet and jazz techniques merge with expressive storytelling. This class focuses on musicality, emotional expression, and graceful movement, helping young dancers develop both technical skills and artistic creativity. Perfect for those who love to perform and connect deeply with music.

Stretch and Conditioning

Stretch and Conditioning Class will cross-train the dancer. There will be a focus on core strength, endurance, and injury prevention.

COMTEMPORARY

Rooted heavily in ballet and modern techniques, contemporary has often been described as a melting-pot style. Dancers will continue to hone their skills, maintain their technique and explore new and exciting avenues to express themselves whilst utilizing dance movement as a vessel to communicate.

Emerging Contemporary Technique
Students build strength, flexibility, and coordination through basic floorwork, weight shifts, and dynamic movement, while developing musicality and expressive skills.

Intermediate Contemporary
Dancers deepen their technique with floorwork, improvisation, and phrase-building, focusing on body awareness, control, and expressive artistry.

Advanced Contemporary
Students refine advanced technique and performance skills through complex choreography, improvisation, partnering, and storytelling with movement.

K-POP DANCE

Experience a true K-Pop dance class directed by a Korean professional from the birthplace of K-Pop. While the class is taught by experienced instructors, the program is designed and overseen by a Korean director to ensure authentic K-Pop style. Students perform routines by BTS, Blackpink, and other top artists, and join contests held across the U.S.

LEAP AND TURNS

After a strengthening and stretching warm-up, class focuses on technique progressions for turns, kicks, leaps, and jumps.

Inspire your child’s passion for music at ArtLab J! Our expert instructors offer fun, personalized lessons to help them grow in creativity and confidence.