Our Classes
EARLY CHILDHOOD DANCE
Early childhood is the most important time in the development of your child. Our parent-child programs start as soon as your child is walking, and our preschool dance program starts for children beginning at age 3.
We offer education-based dance classes that build not only motor skills, but also early learning skills for kindergarten.
*Classes are billed in 4-week sessions. Price reflects 4 classes.
Ages
Walking-3yrs
A fun beginner dance class for you and your dancer to learn and grow together! This class builds basic dance skills, coordination, rhythm, and confidence while creating a special bond between parent and dancer through movement and play.
Ages
3-5
Early Childhood
Ballet/Jazz/Acro Beginner
A fun and engaging introduction to the world of dance for young dancers! Students will explore the fundamentals of Ballet, Jazz, and Acro while learning basic movements, vocabulary, and classroom etiquette. Through music, movement, and creative activities, dancers will build coordination, rhythm, confidence, and a love for dance!
Ages
4-5
Early Childhood
Ballet/Jazz/Acro Advanced
**This class is teacher recommended.
An exciting next step for young dancers ready to grow their skills and confidence! This class builds on the fundamentals of Ballet, Jazz, and Acrobatics while introducing more advanced movements, vocabulary, and technique. Dancers will strengthen their coordination, musicality, creativity, and performance skills while being challenged, encouraged, and inspired to reach their next level!
Ages
3-5
Early Childhood
Dance Beginner
A fun and engaging introduction to the world of dance for young dancers! Students will explore the fundamentals of Ballet, Tap, and Jazz while learning basic movements, vocabulary, and classroom etiquette. Through music, movement, and creative activities, dancers will build coordination, rhythm, confidence, and a love for dance!
Ages
4-5
Early Childhood
Dance Advanced
**This class is teacher recommended.
An exciting next step for young dancers ready to grow their skills and confidence! This class builds on the fundamentals of Ballet, Tap, and Jazz while introducing more advanced movements, vocabulary, and technique. Dancers will strengthen their coordination, musicality, creativity, and performance skills while being challenged, encouraged, and inspired to reach their next level!
Ages
3-6
Hip Hop Kiddie Crew
Get ready to move, groove, and find your own style! This class introduces dancers to the fundamentals of Hip-Hop, including freestyle, choreography, body positions, core engagement, weight shifts, and Hip-Hop vocabulary. Dancers will build confidence, musicality, coordination, and performance skills while learning to express themselves, master new moves, and have fun with friends!
Ages
3-5
Princess Tap and Twirl *NEW*
Step into a magical world of dance, sparkle, and imagination! This enchanting early childhood class combines the fun of Tap and creative movement with a princess-inspired theme. Little dancers will twirl, tap, dance, and play while building rhythm, coordination, and basic dance skills. Through imaginative games, playful choreography, and lots of opportunities to shine, dancers will grow their confidence, creativity, and love for dance!
Ages
3-5
Princess Dance & Tumble *NEW*
Step into a magical world of dance, sparkle, and imagination! This enchanting early childhood class combines the fun of Jazz and creative movement with a princess-inspired theme. Little dancers will twirl, dance, flip and play while building rhythm, coordination, and basic dance skills. Through imaginative games, playful choreography, and lots of opportunities to shine, dancers will grow their confidence, creativity, and love for dance!
Ages
3-6
Mini Pom
Ready to shake those poms and show off your spirit? Mini Pom is the perfect class for ages 3–6! Dancers will learn beginner pom techniques, cheer motions, fun dance moves, and simple routines in an energetic and encouraging environment. This class builds coordination, rhythm, teamwork, confidence, and performance skills while helping little dancers find their sparkle, make friends, and have a blast!
EARLY CHILDHOOD GYMNASTICS
Early childhood is the most important time in the development of your child. Our parent-child programs start as soon as your child is walking, and our preschool gymnastics program starts for children beginning at age 3.
We offer education-based dance and gymnastics that build not only motor skills, but also early learning skills for kindergarten.
*Classes are billed in 4-week sessions. Price reflects 4 classes.
Ages
4-5
**This class is teacher recommended.
An exciting next step for young gymnasts ready to grow their skills and confidence! This class builds on foundational gymnastics skills while introducing more advanced movements, techniques, and terminology. Gymnasts will develop strength, flexibility, coordination, balance, and body control while being challenged, encouraged, and inspired to reach their next level!
Ages
3-5
A fun and engaging introduction to the world of gymnastics for young gymnasts! Students will explore foundational gymnastics skills while learning body awareness, balance, coordination, strength, and flexibility. Through movement, music, and exciting activities, gymnasts will build confidence, develop new skills, and discover a love for gymnastics!
Ages
Walking-
3 yrs
A fun beginner gymnastics class for you and your gymnast to learn and grow together! This class builds basic gymnastics skills, coordination, strength, and confidence while creating a special bond between parent and gymnast through movement and play.
GYMNASTICS
Gymnastics is a sport that children can begin at a young age and continue through high school. While some children use their talents to become competitive gymnasts, others participate in the sport because they enjoy learning new skills and developing their level of fitness. We offer an education-based gymnastics program, so your child not only develops improved motor skills, but they develop a host of other learning skills that create success in the gym and the classroom.
*Classes are billed in 4-week sessions. Price reflects 4 classes.
Ages
5-8
Jazz & Gym
Are you unsure whether dance or gymnastics is the best fit for your child? This class is the perfect place to start! Students will spend half the class exploring dance and the other half learning beginner gymnastics skills. It’s a fun, confidence-building way for them to discover what they enjoy most, all while improving coordination, strength, and creativity.
Ages
5+
Get ready to flip, tumble, and build confidence! Boys Gymnastics introduces students to foundational gymnastics skills while developing strength, flexibility, coordination, balance, and body control. Through fun challenges and skill-based activities, gymnasts will learn new skills, build confidence, and have a blast while moving!
Ages
All
Keep flipping, building, and leveling up! This class is designed for boys who are ready to take their gymnastics skills to the next level. Gymnasts will build strength, flexibility, technique, and confidence while working toward more advanced skills and progressing through the Boys Gymnastics Program. With continued growth and dedication, students may have the opportunity to earn a spot on our Boys Competitive Gymnastics Team!
Ages
6+
Get ready to flip, tumble, and build confidence! Girls Gymnastics introduces students to foundational gymnastics skills including rolls, handstands, cartwheels, bridges, and more. Gymnasts will build strength, flexibility, coordination, balance, and confidence while learning new skills in a fun and encouraging environment!
Ages
6+
*Teacher Recommended
Ready to level up your gymnastics? This fast-paced class is designed for girls who are working toward joining our Competitive Girls Gymnastics Team. Gymnasts will focus on building the strength, flexibility, technique, and skills needed for competitive gymnastics while challenging themselves, gaining confidence, and getting one step closer to team!
Ages
6-12
Rec League is a fun, low-pressure introduction to competitive gymnastics at Above the Barre!Gymnasts train 85 minutes each week, learning skill-based routines while building strength, confidence, and performance skills. Throughout the January–May season, gymnasts participate in 3 in-house competitions, earning ribbons and medals while competing against other ATB Rec League teams at their level.
Ages
10-14
A great option for middle school girls who want to continue growing their gymnastics skills without the commitment of competition! This class is designed for gymnasts who are looking to build advanced skills, strength, flexibility, and confidence while preparing for high school gymnastics. It offers a fun, focused training environment similar to Xcel Silver or Gold, without competing on a team.
Ages
6-16
Tumbling classes help students build strength, flexibility, coordination, body control, and confidence while developing tumbling skills in a fun and encouraging environment. Students will progress from foundational skills such as rolls, cartwheels, handstands, and bridges to more advanced skills, combinations, and progressions. Each level is designed to challenge students appropriately, improve technique, and help them confidently work toward their next level of tumbling.
Ages
12-18
Girls High School
Non- competitive team at Above the Barre for high school gymnasts training advanced skills for their high school team. They have the option to choose the days they would like to train.
DANCE
Above the Barre offers professional dance instruction in a myriad of styles to students of all ages, including toddlers, children, teens, and adults. In addition to our Cecchetti-based, award-winning ballet program, Above the Barre cultivates diverse dancers with many challenging styles—including tap, jazz, ballet, pointe, contemporary, lyrical, acro, hip-hop, and more.
*Classes are billed in 4-week sessions. Price reflects 4 classes.
Ages
5-7 &
7-12
Ballet Foundations
Ballet Foundations classes provide young dancers with a strong foundation in classical ballet technique in a supportive, age-appropriate environment. Students will develop strength, flexibility, balance, coordination, musicality, posture, alignment, and an understanding of ballet vocabulary and classroom etiquette. Through barre, center work, and across-the-floor combinations, dancers will build confidence, improve technique, and develop the skills needed to progress into more advanced ballet training.
Ages
6-9
Jazz & Gym
Are you unsure whether dance or gymnastics is the best fit for your child? This class is the perfect place to start! Students will spend half the class exploring dance and the other half learning beginner gymnastics skills. It’s a fun, confidence-building way for them to discover what they enjoy most, all while improving coordination, strength, and creativity.
Ages
6-9 &
10-12
Dance 1
Learn to dance the Above the Barre way! Become a well rounded dancer by taking classes that teach the fundamentals of Jazz, Tap and Ballet Training
Ages
6-9 &
10/12
Dance 2
Intermediate dance class for school-age dancers. Must have a minimum of 1 year of dance experience. This class teaches classroom etiquette, intermediate moves/vocabulary, and fundamentals of Ballet, Tap, and jazz in a fun educational environment. This class focuses on building upon and advancing dance steps learned in Dance 1 and EC Dance Classes. Introduction to the Cecchetti method of ballet.
Ages
6-9
Dance 3
An advanced dance class for school-age dancers. Must have a minimum of 2 years of dance experience. This class teaches advanced moves/vocabulary and fundamentals of Ballet, Tap, and Jazz. This class focuses on building upon and advancing dance steps learned in Dance 2.
Ages
6-9
Pom 1
A beginner cheerleading and Pom class for young dancers and aspiring cheerleaders. This class teaches coordination, self-confidence, motions, jumps, cheers/chants, high-energy dances, and fundamentals of cheerleading and Pom in a fun educational environment. This class focuses on building motor skills, stretching, conditioning, increasing stamina, and spirit, and stimulating creative expression.
Ages
6-12
Pom 2
An Advanced cheerleading and Pom class for young dancers and aspiring cheerleaders. This class teaches coordination, self-confidence, motions, jumps, cheers/chants, high-energy dances, and fundamentals of cheerleading and Pom in a fun educational environment. This class focuses on building motor skills, stretching, conditioning, increasing stamina, and spirit, and stimulating creative expression.
Ages
6+
Acro 1
All students taking Dance 1 can add this class on.
Students will begin to explore balance, contortion, building block skills and tumbling skills.
Acro 2
All students taking Dance 2 can add this class on.
Students will work on more advanced balance, contortion, building block skills and tumbling skills.
Ages
7-12
Get ready to move, groove, and find your style! Dancers will explore Hip-Hop through freestyle, choreography, and fun movement while building coordination, musicality, confidence, and performance skills. Students will learn new moves, express themselves, and have a blast along the way!
Ages
11+
All pointe classes are designed for students with previous ballet training. Students will utilize previously learned ballet technique while working in pointe shoes. Each class includes barre exercises, center floor work and across the floor combinations. These exercises focus on strengthening the feet and ankles.
Ages
5-8
Rec Company 1
Class Description: Perfect for young dancers ages 5-8, this program is designed for students in Kindergarten and First Grade who have completed at least one year of dance experience. As they transition from Early Childhood classes, dancers will take their training to the next level while getting an exciting introduction to the world of competitive dance. This company offers a fun, supportive environment for young performers to grow their skills and confidence both on and off the stage.
Ages
5-9
Rec Company 1: Acro Add On
Class Description: Acro teaches flexibility, balance, strength, muscle control, discipline & concentration. This class will focus on fundamental acrobatic techniques. Students will learn elements such as handstands, chin stands, elbow stands, cartwheels, back bends, walkovers, balance, & contortion tricks. Acro is not the typical tumbling or gymnastics class. This class is great for students looking to enhance their agility, flexibility, strength & confidence.
Ages
9-12
Rec Company 2
Class Description: For dancers ages 9-12 with at least one year of experience who are ready for more focused training and longer classes. This program is perfect for dancers looking to strengthen their technique, build confidence, and take the stage at a local dance competition. It offers the perfect balance of skill development, performance experience, and fun in a supportive team environment.
Ages
9-12
Rec Company 3
Class Description: Teacher-recommended for dedicated dancers ages 9-12 who are ready to take their training to the next level. This program offers increased class time, allowing dancers to sharpen their technique, build confidence, and unlock their full potential. Dancers will also gain valuable experience performing on stage at competitions in a supportive, team-focused environment.
NINJA
Above the Barre's Ninja Gymnastics employs a combination of movements from American Ninja Warrior, parkour, and gymnastics to teach and develop full-body awareness and control. There is a dual focus on enhancing overall physical ability and self-confidence. We use different obstacles to improve agility, balance, coordination, and strength, as well as overcoming fear and breaking through mental barriers. ATB Ninja Training demonstrates how to have fun while maintaining an active lifestyle.
*Classes are billed in 4-week sessions. Price reflects 4 classes.
Ages
5+
In this class kids will work on their strength, agility and endurance though fun obstacles course. They will learn basic ninja tumbling on the ground and tumble track.
Ages
7+
Ninja Gymnastics Advanced
*Full rope climb and handspring required
In this class kids will continue to work on their strength, agility and endurance though fun obstacles course. They will learn intermediate ninja tumbling on the ground and tumble track.
Ages
5+
Ninja Gymnastics Intermediate
This is a teacher-recommended class. Must participate in Ninja Beginner to advance to Ninja Intermediate.
Dance-Nastics
Dance-Nastics is a fun way to do both dance and gymnastics. Students ages 4 to 10 enjoy gymnastics and a dance class. In the gymnastics portion, students learn skills of the beam, bars, floor work, and more. Students learn basic dance skills and a fun choreographed dance in the dance portion. NEW this year choose any 55-minute dance and gym class and receive priority pricing of $35 off per session!
Email atbcustomerservice@live.com or call 440-625-0000 to register.
*Classes are billed in 4-week sessions. Price reflects 4 classes.
Cirque Program
Fly High with Above the Barre with a combination of dance and acrobatic movements suspended in the air on various apparatuses. This art form builds strength and flexibility while allowing your inner artist to bloom. We offer aerial silks, comprised of two long fabric tails suspended from the ceiling to the floor, and Lyra, a circular hoop suspended above the floor. You will learn climbing techniques, specialized locks, balances and poses, and mid-air movements. In order to become a whole body dancer you will work on aerial, coordination and acro.
Our younger Cirque Program for kids Ages 5 - 9 is called Circus Kids. You will learn basic circus skills in this FUN and unique class.
Previous experience is not required. Progressing at your own pace and comfort level is important. Movements will be done low to the ground when you first begin and progressively move higher as your strength and skill ability grow. Although challenging, the cirque program will provide you with a fun and exciting way to achieve your goals, whether fitness or artistic. And who doesn’t want to dance in the air?
Drop-ins are welcome, but we recommend calling ahead.
*Classes are billed in 4-week sessions. Price reflects 4 classes.
Ages
8+
Cirque Intro
Step into the exciting world of cirque! This beginner-friendly class introduces students to the fundamentals of aerial arts, with a focus on aerial silks. Students will learn the basics of climbing, wrapping, and simple tricks while also building strength, flexibility, and confidence in the air. Perfect for students who are curious about cirque and want to explore the art of movement above the ground in a fun and supportive environment.
Ages
8+
The focus of this class is to teach circus arts, including silks and acro, as well as dance floorwork. This class enables your child to build core and upper body strength and allows them a unique way to express themselves. Through this class children will learn classroom etiquette, how to work and collaborate well with their peers, and the fundamentals of circus arts in a fun and exciting environment.
Ages
8+
An intermediate level class reserved for children ages 8 and up. This is a transitional class for children who are past beginner but not quite yet advanced. The focus of this class is to teach circus arts, including silks and acro, as well as dance floorwork. This class enables your child to build core and upper body strength and allows them a unique way to express themselves. Through this class children will learn classroom etiquette, how to work and collaborate well
with their peers, and the fundamentals of circus arts in a fun and exciting environment.
Ages
10+
An advanced level class for our highly skilled students. The focus of this class is to teach circus arts, including silks and acro, as well as dance floorwork. This class enables your child to build core and upper body strength and allows them a unique way to express themselves. Through this class children will learn classroom etiquette, how to work and collaborate well with their peers, and the fundamentals of circus arts in a fun and exciting environment.
Ages
5-9
Circus Kids
The focus of this class is to teach circus arts, including silks and acro, as well as dance floorwork. This class enables your child to build core and upper body strength and allows them a unique way to express themselves. Through this class children will learn classroom etiquette, how to work and collaborate well with their peers, and the fundamentals of circus arts in a fun and exciting environment.
ADULT
Adult classes are a fun way to keep fit!
*Classes are billed in 4-week sessions. Price reflects 4 classes.
Ages
18-99
Adult Ballet will cover basic ballet positions, steps, and vocabulary with a focus on awareness of proper posture, along with strengthening and stretching the muscles through basic barre work and center work exercises.
Ages
18-99
Adult Tap is designed for adults of all ages interested in learning the techniques and movements of tap. Tap is a great exercise for the body and the mind!
Ages
16+
Adult Tumbling classes are for everyone 16 and up. Beginning students will learn the basics of tumbling safely and work their way up to more challenging tricks.
Ages
16+
Adult Cirque & Silks
It’s never too late to take flight! This beginner-friendly class is designed for adults of all fitness levels who want to experience the fun and challenge of aerial silks in a supportive, judgment-free environment.
Students will build strength, flexibility, and confidence as they learn the fundamentals of aerial silks, including basic climbs, wraps, and poses. No previous experience is required—just a willingness to try something new, have fun, and discover your inner aerialist!
This is a unique, full-body workout that improves balance, body awareness, and endurance—all while learning an exciting new skill.
DROP-IN CLASSES
Drop-in Classes allow you to try a class before registering. They are also great for creating a flexible schedule for those who need it. Please check with Customer Service to make sure a class is not full before arriving. A 55-minute class is $24 and a 90 minute is $33. If you sign up for a class the day of your drop-in, your drop-in fee will be applied to your class fee. For more information please call
440-625-0000 or email
customerservice@live.com
CLINICS/Tryouts
Perfect your gymnastics skills at one of our specialized clinics and/or try out for team!
Ages
7- 18
The magic is back! Northern Classical Ballet's production of The Nutcracker returns to Above the Barre this December, and we are excited to bring this beloved holiday tradition to the stage once again. Join us to be a part of this magical ballet. Any ballet student age 7 or older is welcome to audition. Auditions will take place on Friday, July 31, 2026.
MINI CAMPS
An hour and a half of fun! Join our staff as we lead your child with quality dance and gymnastics instruction, games, and a craft. Camps are a new fun theme each week! Campers must be potty trained.
PRESCHOOL AGE CAMP CLASSES
SCHOOL AGE CAMP CLASSES
