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Recreational Dance

At Jam Hops, our recreational dance program welcomes dancers of all ages and skill levels—ages 2 through adult. Taught by passionate, professional instructors, our classes build strong technique, confidence, and creativity in a fun, supportive environment. We offer ballet, tap, jazz, lyrical, hip hop, breakdancing, and musical theater, all designed to inspire a lifelong love of dance.

REGISTER NOW! Spring Dance Session: February - March

Recreational/Recital Dance Season: September - early June

Summer Dance Session: June - July

Let us share our passion for dance with you!


RECREATIONAl RECITAL DANCE SEASON 2025-26

Our Recreational/Recital Dance Season at Jam Hops Dance Company (JHDCo.) - Blaine/Ham Lake will begin September 2, 2025, and go until early June 2026, when dancers ages 2-18 participate in our celebratory recitals, showcasing their hard work throughout the year. 

Monthly Tuition for Recreational/Recital Season
30-minute class  - $53
45-minute class  - $65

Annual Family Member Fee:  $45 + tax
(prorated $3 each month after September)

2 YEAR OLD CREATIVE MOVEMENT

In this 30-minute class, young dancers explore movement and basic dance skills,

and perform a routine at the annual recital!

Wednesdays 4:45pm-5:15pm

Ages 3-5 BALLET & TAP

45-minute class blends creative movement with beginner ballet and tap. Each

group performs two recital routines—ballet and tap.

Classes offered Mondays, Wednesdays, Thursdays, and Saturdays!

ages 3-5 HIP HOP

This 30-minute class teaches age-appropriate hip hop moves. Each group will

perform one routine at the recital.

Classes offered Wednesdays and Saturdays!

ages 6-9 jazz

A 30 minute class where dancers will learn basic jazz technique and terminology.

Dancers will learn and perform one jazz routine at the recital!

Classes offered Tuesdays and Wednesdays!

ages 6-9 HIP HOP

In this 30-minute class, dancers learn age-appropriate hip hop technique. Each

group performs one routine at the recital.

Classes offered Mondays, Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Saturdays!

6-9 ballet & tap

This 45-minute class introduces ballet, tap, and creative movement.

Dancers perform two recital routines—ballet and tap.

Classes offered Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Saturdays!

Ages 6-12 BOYS TAP

This 30-minute class introduces dancers to fundamental tap skills and

terminology. They’ll performe one tap routine at the recital.

Mondays 5:00 - 5:30pm

6-12 BOYS HIP HOP & BREAKING

This high-energy 30-minute class teaches basic hip hop and breakdance moves and

terminology. Dancers will perform 1 fun routine at the recital.

Mondays 5:35 - 6:05pm

Ages 10-18 JAZZ & LYRICAL

In this 45-minute class, dancers build technique in ballet, jazz, and

lyrical styles. They’ll perform 2 recital routines—jazz and lyrical.

Mondays 6:45pm-7:30pm

Ages 10-18 HIP HOP

In this 30-minute class, dancers build confidence and style while learning

foundational hip hop technique and choreography. They’ll perform one routine!

Mondays 6:10pm-6:40pm

Ages 10-18 HIP HOP

In this 30-minute class, dancers build confidence and style while learning

foundational hip hop technique and choreography. They’ll perform one routine!

Mondays 6:10pm-6:40pm

ADULT Dance CLASSes

Jam Hops offers Adult Jazz, Tap, and Ballet sessions!

Classes are 18+ and for all levels!

BIGS & LITTLES

JHDCo. competition & recreational/recital dancers dance with a favorite "big"

person (parent/family member/family friend)! Class runs January-May.

Dancers perform in the recital.