We offer a diverse range of dance styles—including Jazz, Acrodance, Modern, Lyrical, Contemporary, Spirit Team, Tap, Hip Hop, Ballet, and Conditioning —designed to support dancers from their earliest movement foundations at age 3 through advanced training and the college admissions process.

Jazz is a dynamic, high-energy style that blends strong technique with expressive performance. Rooted in rhythm and musicality, it emphasizes sharp lines, grounded power, flexibility, and precision.
Ages: 3-18
Levels: All
JAZZ FUNK, HIP HOP, & DANCE FOR CAMERA
Merging hip hop, jazz funk, and dance-for-camera, this lab creates an industry-inspired commercial pathway shaped by street foundations and multi-style groove. Dancers train for stage and screen, developing rhythmic confidence, visual storytelling, and bold performance presence — embodied, versatile, and ready for any spotlight.
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BEGINNING & CONTINUING
Ages 9-11: Mon. (4:30pm - 5:55pm)
INTERMEDIATE & ADVANCED
Ages 12+: Mon.(6:00pm - 7:55pm)
Teacher: Amy Esperanza
MODERN, CONTEMPORARY, JAZZ
Dancers advance their technique in modern, contemporary, and jazz while exploring a diverse range of choreographic styles and improvisation. This lab provides a unique opportunity to cultivate artistry through both technical precision and creative exploration, preparing dancers to perform with confidence, versatility, and authentic expression.
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CONTINUING & INTERMEDIATE
Ages 9-11: Tues. (4:30pm- 5:55pm)
INTERMEDIATE & ADVANCED
Ages 12+: Tues. (6:30pm - 8:30pm)
Teacher: Bela Watson
A high-energy, performance-driven style that blends strong technique with expressive movement. Classes emphasize rhythm, precision, strength, and dynamic transitions while building confidence, style, and stage presence. Rooted in classic foundations and contemporary influence, jazz supports versatility and athletic performance across genres.
A playful introduction to dance that combines ballet fundamentals with the energy of jazz. Dancers build coordination, balance, musicality, and confidence through creative movement, music, and imaginative play in a supportive, age-appropriate environment.
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ALL LEVELS
Ages 3-5: Mon. (5:00pm - 5:50pm)
Teacher: Vivien Terrell

Liminal’s ballet classes build strong technical foundations through an emphasis on alignment, control, strength, and musicality. Training supports healthy movement and expressive clarity, providing essential technique that enhances performance across all dance styles.
Ages: 3-18+
Levels: All
Rooted in classical ballet, this lab emphasizes alignment, strength, and total-body connectivity but has adapted ballet for the demands of the 21st century. Pre-Pointe and Pointe are included but pointe shoes are not required, as lower-leg conditioning is vital for advancement. Students will also explore anatomy, physiology, and self-care practices to support a sustainable and nourishing ballet life.
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INTERMEDIATE & ADVANCED
AGES 12+: Fri. (6:00pm -8:30pm)
Teacher: Bela Watson
*Age exceptions with director evaluation*
Ballet training that builds strong technical foundations while honoring healthy alignment, musicality, and expressive movement. Classes emphasize strength, control, flexibility, and clarity of line, supporting dancers as both artists and athletes. Ballet at Liminal provides the technique and discipline that enhance performance across all dance styles.
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BEGINNING & CONTINUING
Ages 6-8: Wed. (3:45pm - 4:35pm)
Ages 9-11: Wed. (4:40pm- 5:35pm)
CONTINUING & INTERMEDIATE
Ages 12+: Wed. (5:40pm -6:45pm)
Teacher: Brianna Anthony
A playful introduction to dance that combines ballet fundamentals with the energy of jazz. Dancers build coordination, balance, musicality, and confidence through creative movement, music, and imaginative play in a supportive, age-appropriate environment.
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ALL LEVELS
Ages 3-5: Mon. (5:00pm - 5:50pm)
Teacher: Vivien Terrell

Liminal’s Contemporary, Modern and Lyrical classes blend grounded technique with expressive, fluid movement. Drawing from modern, ballet, and jazz foundations, dancers explore breath, weight, musicality, & full-body dynamics while developing strength, control, emotional connection, & storytelling.
Ages: 3-18
Levels: All
JAZZ, MODERN, CONTEMPORARY
Dancers advance their technique in modern, contemporary, and jazz while exploring a diverse range of choreographic styles and improvisation. This lab provides a unique opportunity to cultivate artistry through both technical precision and creative exploration, preparing dancers to perform with confidence, versatility, and authentic expression.
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CONTINUING & INTERMEDIATE
Ages 9-11: Tues. (4:30pm- 5:55pm)
INTERMEDIATE & ADVANCED
Ages 12+: Tues. (6:30pm - 8:30pm)
Teacher: Bela Watson
Liminal’s contemporary classes blend elements of modern, jazz, and ballet to support expressive, full-bodied movement and artistic exploration. Dancers develop musicality, strength, and emotional connection while learning to move with intention, versatility, and authenticity.
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BEGINNING & CONTINUING
Ages 10-13: Wed. (6:00pm - 6:55pm)
Teacher: Beverley Cobbs
Ages 13-17: Wed. (7:00pm - 8:15pm)
Teacher: Bailey Storm
LYRICAL STORYTELLING
Lyrical Storytelling introduces young dancers to expressive movement through music, imagination, and guided play. Dancers explore basic lyrical and ballet-inspired steps while learning to connect movement to emotion and story. Classes build coordination, musicality, and confidence in a nurturing, creative environment.
ALL LEVELS
Ages 5-7: Mon. (4:00pm - 4:55pm)
Teacher: Vivien Terrell
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LYRICAL FOUNDATIONS
Lyrical Foundations introduces young dancers to expressive movement through music and guided exploration. Dancers learn foundational steps inspired by ballet and creative movement while building coordination, musicality, and confidence in a supportive, nurturing environment.
ALL LEVELS
Ages 8-11: Sat.(11:30am - 12:25pm)
Teacher: Bailey Storm

Hip Hop is a high-energy, rhythm-driven dance style rooted in street culture and musicality. It emphasizes groove, texture, freestyle, and dynamic movement, encouraging dancers to develop confidence, individuality, and strong performance presence.
Ages: 5-18+
Levels: All
Liminal’s hip hop classes are high-energy and rhythm-driven, rooted in groove, musicality, and personal style. Dancers build confidence, coordination, and performance presence while developing individuality, freestyle skills, and strong connection to the music.
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ALL LEVELS
Ages 4-6: Fri. (3:15pm - 4:00pm)
Ages 5-7: Fri. (4:15pm - 5:00pm)
BEGINNER & INTERMEDIATE
Ages 7-9: Tues. (5:00pm - 5:55pm)
CONTINUING
Ages 10-13: Tues. (6:00pm - 6:55pm)
Teacher: Amy Esperanza
Merging hip hop, jazz funk, and dance-for-camera, this lab creates an industry-inspired commercial pathway shaped by street foundations and multi-style groove. Dancers train for stage and screen, developing rhythmic confidence, visual storytelling, and bold performance presence — embodied, versatile, and ready for any spotlight.
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BEGINNING & CONTINUING
Ages 9-11: Mon. (4:30pm - 5:55pm)
INTERMEDIATE & ADVANCED
Ages 12+: Mon.(6:00pm - 7:35pm)
Teacher: Amy Esperanza
A high-energy blend of tap and hip hop where dancers build rhythm, coordination, and expressive power. Tap strengthens the musical skills that support all dance styles, while hip hop adds grounded movement and bold attitude. Students also learn the cultural roots of these styles, helping them move with curiosity, understanding, and confidence.
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ALL LEVELS
Ages 5-8: Wed. (1:45pm- 2:35pm)
Teacher: Beverley Cobbs
A high-energy blend of jazz and hip hop. Dancers build rhythm, coordination, strength, and confidence through fun choreography and expressive movement. This lab emphasizes creativity, teamwork, and confident movement in a supportive, upbeat environment.
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ALL LEVELS
Ages 5-8: Sat. (11:10pm- 12:00 pm)
Teacher: Beverley Cobbs
Tap is a rhythmic dance style where dancers use their feet as percussion, building timing, musicality, coordination, and dynamic performance quality.
Tap (12+ Intermediate/Continuing)
Designed for dancers with prior tap experience, this class builds speed, clarity, and rhythmic complexity. Dancers refine footwork, develop syncopation, and explore musical phrasing while strengthening coordination and performance confidence.

Intro to Dance (Ages 3–5)
A joyful introduction combining creative movement and early tumbling, building confidence and foundational skills.
Dance Tumbling (Ages 6–8)
Dancers develop strength and alignment through rolls, bridges, kickovers, and smooth floor transitions, preparing for formal acro training.
Acro dance (Ages 8+)
A technique-focused class integrating strength, flexibility, inversions, and fluid transitions to enhance contemporary, lyrical, jazz, and performance choreography.

Circus Arts introduces young movers to circus-inspired play through creative movement and coordination games. Using hoops and ribbons, dancers build balance, rhythm, confidence, and body awareness in a fun, supportive environment.
ALL LEVELS
Ages 5-8

Step into the spotlight with this high-energy class inspired by NBA, NFL, and collegiate dance teams. Dancers train precision choreography, sharp formations, strength, stamina, and expressive performance while building confidence and teamwork, blending Jazz Fusion, Hip Hop, POMS, Conditioning, and Dance for Camera.
AGES: 8+

LIT! (Leaps, Turns & Tricks) is a focused technique class designed to build power, precision, and performance quality. Dancers train strong leaps, clean turns, and dynamic tricks through targeted drills, strength and flexibility work, and musical application. This class supports dancers across jazz, contemporary, lyrical, and performance styles, helping them execute skills with confidence, control, and consistency.
ALL LEVELS* (must have at least one year of dance training in any style)
AGES: 8-12+

Liminal’s Dance Conditioning classes focus on building strength, stability, flexibility, and stamina to support safe, powerful dancing. Through targeted exercises and mindful movement, dancers develop the physical foundation needed to improve technique, prevent injury, and perform with confidence across all styles.
ALL LEVELS
AGES: 12+

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