Dance Classes for Ages 8-11 in Meridian & Kuna Build Confidence, Skill & Style in Ballet, Jazz, Hip Hop & More!
Dance Arts Academy offers a variety of engaging classes for dancers ages 8-11, designed to develop technique, coordination, and confidence. Whether refining grace in ballet, learning expressive movement in lyrical, mastering rhythm in tap, or building strength in acro, each class provides a fun and supportive space for growth. Our experienced instructors focus on proper technique while encouraging creativity, self-expression, and a lifelong love of dance.
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Confidence, Coordination & Creativity
in Every Step
Our classes help young dancers build strength, balance, and body awareness through movement. From ballet posture to acro tumbling, each style enhances coordination and physical control in a fun and structured way.
Dancers gain confidence as they master new skills, learning perseverance along the way. With encouraging instruction and goal-driven progress, they develop a strong mindset that extends beyond the studio.
Dance classes provide a supportive space for kids to connect, work together, and form lasting friendships. Whether in a group routine or cheering each other on, teamwork is at the heart of every class.
Watch Your Child Gain Skills, Confidence, and a Love for Dance
Dance is more than movement. It is an opportunity for kids to build confidence, express creativity, and develop important life skills. Our classes offer the perfect balance of technique, discipline, and fun, helping dancers grow stronger in both skill and self-assurance. At Dance Arts Academy, we emphasize respect, teamwork, and dedication, creating a supportive environment where every child feels encouraged to do their best. Whether they are perfecting ballet technique, mastering tap rhythms, or exploring new styles, your dancer will thrive with every step.
Why Families Choose Dance Arts Academy
We offer a variety of classes with flexible scheduling, allowing families to find the right fit without disrupting their routine. Whether your child wants to dance once a week or explore multiple styles, we make it easy to participate.
Our experienced instructors create a positive and structured space where dancers feel supported. We focus on proper technique, injury prevention, and personal growth, ensuring every child builds confidence and skills at their own pace.
Dance Arts Academy is more than a place to learn steps. It is a welcoming community where dancers build friendships, celebrate achievements, and feel a true sense of belonging.
See Why Dance is the Perfect Choice
for Your Child
Compare our dance classes for ages 8-11 with traditional recreational sports and fitness programs. Dance Arts Academy offers an experience that builds confidence, creativity, and lasting friendships while keeping kids active and engaged.
Many traditional sports emphasize athletic ability and competition, often overlooking creativity, musicality, and self-expression.
Team sports can be highly competitive, and kids may get less playtime based on skill level or team selection.
The focus on competition can sometimes take away from the enjoyment of the activity and limit personal development.
Traditional sports emphasize rules and structure but often lack opportunities for kids to explore movement and emotion.
Dance strengthens coordination, flexibility, rhythm, and posture while also fostering creativity, discipline, and confidence.
Our classes are designed to support all skill levels, ensuring every child has the opportunity to participate, grow, and feel valued.
Dancers focus on improving their technique, setting personal goals, and enjoying the process of learning in a supportive environment.
Dance provides an expressive space where kids can tell stories, connect with music, and explore movement in a way that feels natural and fulfilling.
Refining Technique with Grace and Precision
Ballet provides young dancers with the essential building blocks for strong technique, body awareness, and artistic expression. In our Junior Ballet class for ages 8-11, students refine their posture, balance, and control through structured exercises at the barre, in the center, and across the floor. Each lesson strengthens coordination and flexibility while instilling discipline and focus. Our supportive instructors guide dancers through proper technique in a fun and engaging way, helping them develop confidence and an appreciation for the artistry of ballet. These skills extend beyond the studio, fostering resilience and determination in every dancer.
Building Confidence with Style and Technique
Our Junior Jazz class for ages 8-11 is a high-energy experience that blends technique, rhythm, and self-expression. Dancers explore dynamic movements, learning turns, leaps, and footwork that enhance flexibility, coordination, and musicality. This class encourages creativity while helping students develop strength and control in a fun and engaging environment. With a focus on both foundational skills and personal style, young dancers gain confidence as they refine their technique and embrace the joy of movement. The discipline and focus they develop in jazz class carry over into all aspects of their growth, both on and off the dance floor.
Advancing Flexibility and Acrobatics with Confidence
Our Junior Acro class for ages 8-11 blends the fluidity of dance with the athleticism of acrobatics, helping young dancers develop strength, flexibility, and control. Following the Acrobatic Arts syllabus, students build essential skills such as balance, tumbling, and body awareness in a safe and structured environment. Each class challenges dancers to push their limits while focusing on proper technique and injury prevention. To support their progress, enrollment in Acro Conditioning is required, ensuring they develop the core strength needed to execute acrobatic movements with confidence. This program fosters resilience, determination, and a strong foundation for both dance and overall physical fitness.
Building Confidence Through Teamwork and Support
Dance is more than individual skill. It is about learning to work together, support others, and celebrate progress as a team. In our Junior Dance Classes, whether in ballet, jazz, acro, or another style, dancers develop a strong sense of camaraderie through group exercises, partner work, and performances. They learn to encourage their peers, trust in their abilities, and grow in confidence with every class. This positive and uplifting environment fosters resilience, respect, and a sense of belonging, helping young dancers develop life skills that extend beyond the studio.
See Why Families Love Dance Arts Academy
Our dance community is at the heart of everything we do. Read real experiences from dancers and families who have found growth, confidence, and lasting friendships at Dance Arts Academy. From first dance classes to competition teams, see how our supportive environment has made a difference in their journeys.
Amazing! All the staff is great with kids of all ages and abilities.
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!!
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.
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!
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 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!
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.
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!
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!!!! 😊🌸🌹🌺🌷
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!
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!
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 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!
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! …
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 .
My Grand daughter attends this academy and Mrs Hedi has done a wonderful job teaching her !!! We attended the recital and were very happy!!
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.
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!
Addy loves her class. Teaches so much more than just dance!
My daughter loves going to dance each week!
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FAQs
Our classes go beyond dance steps by helping children develop confidence, coordination, discipline, and teamwork. Through structured lessons, dancers improve strength, flexibility, and posture while enhancing focus and social skills. Dance provides a fun and supportive way for children to build self-esteem and a sense of accomplishment.
Students are placed in classes based on both age and skill level to ensure they receive the right level of challenge and support. This approach helps them progress at a comfortable pace while staying engaged and motivated.
Our classes are intentionally kept small so that each student receives individual attention and guidance. We prioritize safety by using sprung floors to reduce impact and ensuring that all instructors are trained in proper technique and injury prevention.
Most Juniors Dance Classes meet once a week, with each session lasting between 45 minutes to an hour. This schedule allows for consistent progress while fitting into your family’s routine.
Beyond tuition, families may need to purchase dancewear, shoes, and recital costumes. We strive to keep costs reasonable and will provide all necessary details upon registration.
Extra Benefits That Make a Difference
Dance keeps kids active while promoting strength, endurance, and coordination in a fun and engaging way.
Dancers learn to move with the music, improving their sense of timing, rhythm, and overall musical awareness.
Memorizing choreography strengthens cognitive skills, enhancing concentration, problem-solving, and recall abilities.
Performing in class and on stage helps dancers feel comfortable in front of an audience, boosting self-assurance in all areas of life.
Get more information about our classes and schedule on the next page!