Dance Classes for Kids Ages 6-8 in Meridian Build Confidence, Strength, and Creativity Through Dance
Our dance programs for ages 6 to 8 provide the perfect balance of technique, creativity, and fun. With classes in ballet, tap, jazz, hip hop, acro, and musical theater, dancers develop coordination, rhythm, and strength while building confidence in an encouraging environment. Whether they’re mastering their first pirouette, tapping to the beat, or expressing themselves through movement, every class supports their growth as both dancers and individuals. At Dance Arts Academy, we focus on fostering a love for dance while helping young students develop skills that will serve them on and off the dance floor.
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Encouraging Growth, One Step at a Time
Dancers develop strength, balance, and agility through movement designed for their age and ability. Whether practicing tap rhythms, ballet technique, or jazz combinations, students gain body awareness and refine their motor skills in a fun and engaging way.
With positive reinforcement and personalized instruction, every class becomes a stepping stone toward self-assurance. From mastering a new hip hop move to perfecting an acro skill, dancers experience the joy of progress, learning that dedication leads to success.
Beyond dance, students build friendships and teamwork skills in a supportive, uplifting environment. Working together in class and performances teaches cooperation, communication, and the importance of celebrating each other’s achievements.
Movement, Music, and Confidence in Every Class
Dance is more than steps. It is a way for children to express themselves, gain confidence, and build lifelong skills. Our classes for ages 6 to 8 provide a fun and structured environment where young dancers explore movement while improving coordination, discipline, and creativity. Whether they are practicing ballet technique, tapping to the rhythm, or bringing energy to hip hop, each class encourages progress and personal growth. At Dance Arts Academy, we focus on creating a positive and welcoming space where every child feels supported, inspired, and excited to learn.
A Studio That Puts Your Child First
We know families have busy schedules, which is why we offer a variety of class times and styles to make dance accessible for everyone. Whether your child is trying a single class or exploring multiple styles, our flexible options make it easy to find the right fit.
Your child’s well-being is our top priority. Our experienced instructors create a positive learning environment where dancers feel supported, encouraged, and safe. From proper technique to age-appropriate movement, every class is designed with both fun and injury prevention in mind.
Dance Arts Academy is more than a place to take class—it is a place to belong. Our welcoming atmosphere allows dancers to build friendships, develop teamwork skills, and be part of a community that celebrates their progress every step of the way.
Why Dance Arts Academy Stands Out
for Ages 6-8
Choosing the right activity for your child can make a lasting impact on their confidence, coordination, and personal growth. While traditional sports and recreational activities focus on physical development, our dance classes offer a well-rounded approach that nurtures creativity, discipline, and self-expression. See how Dance Arts Academy compares to standard programs.
Many team sports emphasize athletic ability over creative expression, leaving little room for imaginative movement.
Some players get more time on the field while others sit on the bench, which can affect confidence and motivation.
Winning and competition are often the main goals, sometimes leading to stress or discouragement.
Large teams make it difficult for coaches to provide personalized attention to each child.
Dance allows children to express themselves through movement, music, and storytelling while developing their artistic voice.
Every dancer actively participates in class, ensuring equal opportunities for growth, progress, and performance.
While we offer performance opportunities, our focus is on personal achievement, teamwork, and celebrating progress.
Our instructors work closely with dancers, offering guidance tailored to their unique strengths and areas for improvement.
Developing Skills and Creativity Through Movement
Our classes for ages 6-8 introduce young dancers to a variety of styles, including ballet, tap, jazz, hip hop, and acro. Each class blends movement, rhythm, and imaginative activities to keep students engaged while helping them build coordination, strength, and musicality.
Dancers develop confidence as they explore different techniques in a fun and encouraging setting. With age-appropriate instruction and a focus on creative expression, every child has the opportunity to grow at their own pace. By the end of the season, students take the stage in a group recital, sharing their progress and love for dance with family and friends.
Dance Training That Builds Confidence and Coordination
Our classes for ages 6-8 introduce young dancers to ballet, tap, jazz, hip hop, and acro, allowing them to develop a strong foundation in multiple dance styles. Through structured lessons, students improve flexibility, coordination, strength, and rhythm while learning the importance of self-expression and musicality.
Each class balances technique with creativity, ensuring dancers feel both challenged and inspired. Whether practicing tap rhythms, perfecting ballet posture, or learning upbeat hip hop moves, students gain valuable skills that extend beyond the studio. At the end of the season, dancers take the stage in a group performance, celebrating their progress and confidence in front of family and friends.
Building Confidence, Coordination, and Creativity in Every Class
Our dance programs for ages 6-8 go beyond teaching steps. They provide a space where children gain confidence, improve coordination, and explore their creativity in a supportive and engaging environment. Whether mastering new skills, learning choreography, or expressing themselves through movement, dancers experience the joy of progress while developing lifelong skills.
Each class also reinforces important values like discipline, teamwork, and perseverance. With individualized instruction and positive reinforcement, students feel encouraged to challenge themselves and celebrate their achievements. The end-of-season recital gives them the opportunity to showcase their hard work, creating a sense of accomplishment and memories they will carry with them for years to come.
Celebrating Dance On and Off the Stage
At Dance Arts Academy, we believe that dance is more than just a class—it is an experience that shapes confidence, friendships, and creativity in every child. The excitement of learning new steps, the joy of performing, and the support of a dance community create meaningful moments that extend well beyond the studio.
Through engaging activities, rhythm-based games, and stage performances, students develop skills that stay with them for years to come. Whether dancing at home, sharing moves with friends, or performing in front of an audience, the lessons learned in class build a lifelong appreciation for movement, self-expression, and the connections that dance brings.
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FAQs
Dance supports physical, emotional, and social development in a way that few other activities can. Our classes help children build coordination, strength, and balance while also teaching discipline, teamwork, and perseverance. Through movement and music, students develop confidence, improve focus, and gain valuable skills that support them in school, friendships, and everyday life.
Students explore a variety of styles, including ballet, tap, jazz, hip hop, and acro, allowing them to develop a well-rounded foundation. Each class includes structured lessons that focus on technique, rhythm, and body awareness, combined with creative movement activities that keep learning fun and engaging. By the end of the season, students showcase their progress in a group recital.
Yes. Our classes are designed with safety in mind, ensuring age-appropriate instruction and step-by-step skill-building. Our experienced teachers guide students through movements in a way that promotes strength and flexibility while minimizing the risk of injury.
Encouragement and consistency make a big difference. Helping your child maintain a regular class schedule, watching them practice, or simply listening to their favorite dance music together can foster their excitement for dance. Celebrating their progress, no matter how small, builds confidence and motivation.
Students should wear comfortable dance attire that allows for movement, such as leotards, tights, or fitted dancewear. Specific shoe requirements depend on the style of dance, such as ballet slippers for ballet or tap shoes for tap class. Detailed dress code guidelines are provided upon enrollment.
See Why Parents and Dancers Love
Dance Arts Academy
The best way to understand the impact of our programs is through the experiences of our dance families. From first-time dancers to long-time students, parents and children share how Dance Arts Academy has helped them grow in confidence, skill, and passion for dance. Read their reviews and see why our studio feels like a second home to so many.
This is my daughter’s 3rd season at this studio. She just loves going to dance and the staff and classes are fantastic!
Morgan is such an amazing teacher to Angelica. She has so much patience and shows great concern to attention and details of the dance. She manages all the children with ease and definitely shows great interest with all the children.
We just moved to the area a couple months ago. My kiddos were highly involved in their studio back home and on company team. When I say the owner, company director and everyone in between made us feel welcome, it’s an understatement. We already feel at home at our new studio. Wonderful dance instruction, the kids have a blast, and they are learning a TON!!! I expect is to be a part of the DAA family for years to come!!
My daughter has been dancing here since she could walk (she’s 12 now!). We’ve enjoyed every class. We’ve taken tap, jazz, ballet, lyrical, hip hop, musical theater, and lots of technique. This academy is perfect for those looking to just have fun, and for those that want to perform and compete. My son loves the boys hip hop. The instructors are professional but laid back. The best part is the friendships that have developed over the years, this is her home away from home!
My Grand daughter attends this academy and Mrs Hedi has done a wonderful job teaching her !!! We attended the recital and were very happy!!
Mrs. Georgette is my daughter's favorite dance teacher. My daughter is in the "Darby's Dance Class" for special needs. Mrs Georgette is so patient and talented. So glad to have her as a dance teacher 💓 …
My toddler just turned three and had her first dance session there last week. The instructor was patient and kind! My toddler enjoyed the class and has been talking about it ever since. The front receptionist was very kind and outgoing every time I have called and has been very helpful and pleasant to speak to.
We love DAA! Our daughter is 4 and takes Glitter Gems and Hippty Hop classes. Our Son is 2 and we do Zumbini class with him. Dotty and her staff are super sweet. They are prompt to answer emails which makes us feel like they really care. The tuition is reasonable and I love that the cost of costumes is included in the monthly tuition so you aren’t hit with that cost all at once. Although we will not be attending during the summer due to other activities and travel. We have already registered fall classes.
My daughter has taken dance at Dance Arts Academy since she was 3 (9 years ago). We love the teachers and classes. She has taken tap, ballet, jazz, hip hop, lyrical, and musical theater. My son also loves the boys hip hop classes! I would recommend them to anyone!
We absolutely love Miss Heidi! She always has positive things to say and is supportive of both parents and kids! My daughter loves going to dance class and seeing Miss Heidi and her friends!
My daughter loves going to dance each week!
My daughter has taken dance here for two years. She’s almost 6. At first it was just a dance class, something fun for her to do... but it has become so much more to us as time has gone by. It’s a community, a family. Dotty and her staff (all of them) make a point to get to know who each dancer is... to encourage and support each student at whatever level they are at. Their communication is amazing, their love for their students is endless and the recitals are phenomenal! Truly a culmination of love and hard work, both from the dancers and the instructors. It’s a pleasure to watch them all and so wonderful to know that my daughter can learn and grow with Dance Arts Academy for many more years to come!
Addy loves her class. Teaches so much more than just dance!
Dotty is the best ! My little princess wanted to start ballet when she was three . I was unsure of locations to choose but I’m so happy we went with dance arts academy. Dotty has helped her blossom so much into the little dancer she is. Some other girls in the class used to cry and be so nervous and dotty has been so patient and helped them become so comfortable and confident .
Amazing! All the staff is great with kids of all ages and abilities.
We love DAA! This is my daughter's second year at DAA so she decided to branch out from ballet and take both Morgan's Hippity Hop 2 class and Becca's Jazz/Tap 1 class. Her teachers are great with their class kiddos! Both Morgan and Becca are encouraging, patient, and know how to adapt their teaching to whatever the kiddos need each class. I've definitely noticed a boost in my daughter's confidence since she started at DAA last year! Thank you to Morgan and Becca for increasing my daughter's interest in dance and to Heidi for getting it started last year with Ballet 1!
What a wonderful place to take dance💖Dance Arts Academy is a great place to create memories with your child. Their environment and classes are amazing. Sign up!!!! 😊🌸🌹🌺🌷
Ms Heidi is the sweetest dance teacher. She shows compassion when the students hurt themselves while dancing. My daughter absolutely loves her and has opened up so much since being in her class this year. Thank you Ms Heidi! We appreciate everything you do!
We have been going to Dance Arts Academy for the last 3 months. My daughter is 2 1/2 in the me & my shadow dance class. She gets so excited every Monday knowing that it is dance day! I have called around different dance places before going to Dance Arts Academy, they were either really expensive or didn't offer classes for that young of an age group. This dance studio is very clean and very reasonable priced! Not only does my daughter enjoy this class but I also look forward to be able to dance with her and spend some time out of our busy day together to enjoy dance. Dotty has so much patience and always has fun dance routines for these little girls! Thank you for offering a dance class for a younger age group!
We have had the absolute best experience with Dance Arts Academy. The darbys dancer is an amazing organization and we have been so lucky to be a part of it. Georgette is a fantastic teacher with a heart of gold and makes my daughter feel so confident and welcomed. 😀 Best dance studio in the Boise area! …
Georgette is the most amazing tap teacher! I’ve been in her adult class for 9 years from very beginner to the advanced class. My daughter spent more years with her, laughing, learning, and challenging herself along the way. Georgette is incredibly patient, creative, and fun. Her choreography and approach is the best!
Extra Perks That Make a Difference
Our classes use fun, upbeat music and choreography designed specifically for young dancers, ensuring a safe and enjoyable experience.
Our instructors create a warm and supportive environment, helping students feel confident while learning new skills at their own pace.
Dancers have the chance to perform in front of family and friends, building stage presence and self-assurance with every recital.
Dance keeps kids active, improving flexibility, strength, and endurance while promoting a lifelong love of movement.
Get more information about our classes and schedule on the next page!