Early Elementary in Marshfield for Ages 5 – 8 Explore, Learn, and Grow: Dance Classes Designed Just for Kids
Inspire Dance Company’s Early Elementary program welcomes children ages 5 to 8 into a vibrant, encouraging environment where movement becomes a meaningful part of their development. With structured, child-friendly classes in ballet, tap, jazz, hip hop, and acro, students build coordination, focus, and creativity while developing confidence in a setting that puts safety and well-being first. Whether your dancer is taking their first steps in the studio or continuing from preschool-level classes, this program supports steady progress and joyful discovery.
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Helping Kids Thrive in Body, Mind, and Community
Young dancers improve balance, control, and motor planning as they practice fundamental steps. These skills support physical confidence and carry over into everyday movement.
In a setting where encouragement is part of every class, children take on new challenges, learn from mistakes, and celebrate their own growth—building inner strength that stays with them.
Dance is a shared experience. Students work together in class, learning teamwork and communication while making lasting friendships in a fun, structured environment.
We nurture early literacy through activities that connect movement to phonological and phonemic awareness, helping children develop vital reading skills while enjoying dance.
Supporting Growth Through Movement, Learning, and Connection
At Inspire Dance Company, our Early Elementary classes are thoughtfully crafted to help children ages 5–8 build a strong foundation in both dance and personal development. In a space designed for safety, creativity, and support, young dancers are introduced to age-appropriate technique across multiple styles, while also learning how to focus, follow directions, and collaborate with peers. Whether your child is just beginning or continuing their dance experience, this stage is all about exploring movement with confidence, building essential motor and social-emotional skills, and developing a healthy sense of discipline and self-assurance—one class at a time.
(Ballet | *Tap | Jazz)
Ages 5 - 8
Young dancers rotate through foundational training in three key styles:
Ballet introduces grace and control.
Jazz energizes with rhythm and expression
Tap—powered by the TapRoots curriculum—focuses on timing, sound awareness, and musicality.
These classes promote body awareness, listening skills, and early performance confidence, all while keeping sessions engaging and age-appropriate.
*Acrobatic Arts Primer & Level 1
Acro classes are where strength meets flexibility.
Through structured skill-building based on the Acrobatic Arts syllabus, dancers develop coordination, core strength, and spatial awareness in a controlled environment.
Emphasis is placed on safe movement habits, making this class a fun and empowering way for dancers to build physical literacy and overcome new challenges.
*New Addition to the Program
Our beginner-level Hip Hop class offers a fresh way for dancers to explore rhythm, energy, and freestyle movement.
With age-appropriate music and choreography, this new class gives students a chance to:
Express themselves confidently
Work on musicality
Build community with their peers
—All while having a lot of fun!
Why Families Love Inspire Dance Company
At Inspire Dance Company, we offer a variety of dance classes with flexible schedules to fit into your busy life, making it easy for everyone to enjoy the art of dance.
Our studio is dedicated to creating a safe, nurturing space for dancers of all levels. With experienced instructors and a top-notch facility, we focus on personal growth and injury prevention.
Inspire Dance Company is more than a dance studio; it’s a family. Join us to be part of a supportive, uplifting community where dancers and families thrive together.
Why Families Choose Inspire Over Traditional Youth Sports
While traditional sports can offer many benefits, our families often find that dance provides a more balanced experience for young children—one that nurtures not only physical ability, but also confidence, focus, and social-emotional growth. Here's how our approach compares:
Physical skills often take priority, leaving little space for developing self-awareness, empathy, or resilience.
Team rosters may highlight only the most competitive players, which can impact motivation and self-worth.
The focus on winning can sometimes overshadow the value of effort, practice, and cooperation.
Large teams can make it hard for coaches to provide personal feedback or support.
Our classes are built around both movement and mindset, helping kids grow physically and emotionally in every session.
Each child is supported to grow at their own pace, with equal opportunities to participate and perform.
We emphasize progress and persistence, helping students feel proud of what they’re learning, not just the end result.
Our small class sizes and experienced instructors ensure every child receives the attention they need to succeed safely.
Ballet, Tap, and Jazz for Ages 5-8
Our Ballet, Tap, and Jazz Combo classes for ages 5–8 offer a joyful and engaging introduction to three foundational dance styles. These fun, fast-paced classes help young dancers explore movement, rhythm, and musicality while building coordination, confidence, and creativity.
We proudly use the TapRoots curriculum in our tap instruction, providing an imaginative and age-appropriate approach to rhythm and technique that kids love.
Our experienced instructors create a supportive environment tailored to this age group, ensuring every dancer feels successful and inspired. Dancers in our combo dance classes for kids in Marshfield explore ballet, tap, and jazz fundamentals while building lasting confidence—and they love sharing their progress at our exciting end-of-year recital.
Tiny Tumbling: Acro Fundamentals for Young Dancers
Tiny Tumbling is a playful and structured introduction to Acro dance for children ages 5 to 8. In this 45-minute class, dancers explore the foundational skills of Acro using the Primer and Level 1 framework from the Acrobatic Arts syllabus. Through engaging, age-appropriate activities, students build strength, flexibility, and body awareness—key components of safe and confident movement.
Each class is led by experienced instructors who focus on safety, alignment, and proper technique while creating a supportive environment where kids feel encouraged to try new things. Tiny Tumbling is more than just fun—it’s a valuable first step in developing the physical skills and self-assurance needed for long-term success in Acro and beyond.
Looking for a well-rounded Acro class in Marshfield? Tiny Tumbling is a joyful, confidence-building way to begin.
Intro to Hip Hop
Our Hip Hop classes for ages 6–8 are high-energy, fun-filled sessions where young dancers can let loose and express themselves through movement and music. These classes introduce age-appropriate hip hop fundamentals using upbeat choreography, rhythm games, and creative exercises that build coordination and confidence.
With a focus on musicality, self-expression, and performance skills, dancers explore the exciting world of hip hop in a supportive and encouraging environment.
Whether they’re brand new or always moving at home, dancers in our hip hop classes for kids in Marshfield enjoy upbeat music, creative movement, and the chance to perform confidently at our year-end recital.
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Hear from Our Inspire Dance Company Families
Explore stories and parent testimonials from families who’ve joined our dance community. Their feedback highlights the supportive atmosphere and positive impact of Inspire Dance Company.
Amazing studio and teachers! Highly recommend. My daughter looks forward to her class all week and we couldn’t be happier with our decision to enroll her at Inspire.
Awesome dance study that's perfect for beginner's as Ms. Lauren and Ms. Regina really helped make my child feel comfortable as she's learning jazz, tap and ballet. They even colored a picture as well! Highly recommend! Dance studio is committed to the love of dance and watching your child grow! Added bonus is the costume fees are built into the monthly tuition.
We feel so grateful that our child has the opportunity to experience Miss Lauren’s unique impact as a dance teacher : strong skills and technique development, an ability to inspire joy and build confidence, and a focus on strength, conditioning, and safety that develops lifelong fitness. With Miss Lauren you absolutely get all three and then some.
I highly recommend Miss Lauren as a ballet and dance teacher. She was an exceptional teacher/mentor for my daughter over the years, instilling discipline, poise, technique, and confidence in her dance and everyday life. Miss Lauren's dedication and passion for dance are evident in her teaching style. She has a unique ability to connect with her students, making each class enjoyable and productive. Her expertise and commitment have significantly contributed to my daughter's growth as a dancer and as an individual.
My daughter love, love, loves it here! She's so excited for dance each week. She started with Jazz and begged me to add a second class, so she's doing Acro as well. I love that the Acro class has an added half hour on it to work on their strength. It's a great benefit, not just for dance but for all her activities. Lauren is really great with the kids and the new studio is so pretty inside. So happy to have an awesome dance studio in Marshfield!
My daughter recently started taking acro at Inspire and has been absolutely loving it. She says it’s fun, she feels like she is learning a lot, and getting lots of individual attention and feedback. We are so excited to join this studio.
We love Inspire Dance School! The staff is so amazing with the kids. My kids have thrived with the dancing skills they have learned so far. Love being part of Inspire!!
Great teachers and class offerings! Bright and shiny new studio focused on safety of all dancers and having fun!
FAQs
Yes, definitely! We tailor our classes to be age-appropriate and focus on safety. Our experienced instructors create a nurturing environment where young dancers can explore movement and develop their skills while prioritizing their well-being.
In our Kids Dance Classes, children will learn the basics of ballet, tap, and jazz through engaging activities and simple exercises. Each session includes gentle stretching, foundational dance moves, and creative games that connect movement to language, enhancing literacy skills while keeping kids excited and involved in their learning.
Dance enhances much more than just physical skills; it supports comprehensive development. Children improve their focus and listening skills, which can be beneficial in school. Dance also fosters social interaction through group activities, builds self-esteem by setting and reaching goals, and reinforces early literacy skills in a fun and supportive environment.
Encourage your dancer by asking about what they learned in class, watching short practice videos together, or dancing with them at home. Small moments of support can go a long way.
Students should wear a black leotard or a leotard in studio colors, skin tone convertible tights, ballet slippers, and black tap shoes. Hair should be in a bun. Skirts are allowed but not required.
Students should wear tight-fitting shorts or leggings in black or studio colors, a leotard or tight-fitting top in black or studio colors, and be barefoot (no socks). Hair should be pulled back. No t-shirts or baggy clothing are allowed as teachers need to see the correct alignment of the spine and because students spend considerable time upside down. Tight clothing ensures safety and proper technique.
No, jewelry and watches are not allowed in class.
*A dress code is in place so that students can dance, practice, and improve safely each week.
Even More Reasons Families Love Inspire Dance Company
Each class helps young dancers sharpen their ability to follow instructions, stay engaged, and communicate clearly—skills that support success both in and out of the studio.
With supportive guidance and meaningful milestones, students learn what it means to stick with something. The discipline they build in dance naturally extends to school and everyday routines.
Whether they’re mastering a new skill or working through a tricky step, dancers learn to keep going with a positive mindset. Our classes help kids view setbacks as chances to grow.
Through movement-based learning, dancers build strength, balance, and coordination—while also supporting early cognitive skills like language development and memory through music and rhythm.
Get more information about our classes and schedule on the next page!