Rhythm & Rhyme I - This introductory class engages young dancers through imaginative movement, music, and props. Students explore basic dance positions while developing coordination, independence, listening, and classroom behavior in a creative, nurturing environment. Rhythm & Rhyme I dancers perform in the In-House Recital at KJ Plano in May.
Rhythm & Rhyme II - Building on Rhythm & Rhyme I, this class deepens exploration of movement, rhythm, and basic technique through creative play, music, and storytelling. Dancers further refine coordination, listening, independence, and respectful behavior. Rhythm & Rhyme II dancers perform in the In-House Recital at KJ Plano in May.
Required attire: pink dance tights, any style leotard, pink ballet shoes, black tap shoes, and hair pulled into a bun.
45 minutes
Rhythm & Rhyme
Class Descriptions
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Foundational classes that introduce Ballet and Tap while focusing on strength, coordination, musicality, and body awareness. Each class includes time in both styles to build technique and confidence in a supportive environment.
Required attire: black leotard, pink tights, pink leather full-sole ballet shoes (age 6 and under) or pink split-sole canvas ballet shoes (age 7+), black Mary Jane tap shoes (age 6 and under) or black Oxford tap shoes (age 7+), hair in a neat ballet bun, no hair in face.
A continuation of our foundational combo program, these classes include Jazz, Ballet, and Tap training. Dancers further develop technique, musicality, flexibility, and performance quality.
Required attire: black leotard, pink tights, pink split-sole canvas ballet shoes, black Oxford style tap shoes, tan jazz shoes, hair in a neat ballet bun, no hair in face.
Combo I - III 1 hour
Combo IV - 1.5 hours
Ballet - Tap - Jazz Combo I, II, III, IV, V
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Through KJ Dance’s partnership with the Junior Dallas Cowboys Cheerleaders, dancers train in spirited pom-style classes and prepare for appearances at events such as game days at AT&T Stadium, Rally Day, Dallas Mavericks Halftime Performance, the Cowboys Christmas Extravaganza at The Star in Frisco, and charity events. The KJ Dance Junior Dallas Cowboys Cheerleaders have a total of 9 performance opportunities. Performances are not mandatory but highly encouraged! Registration is by age group.
Required class attire: Pink Junior DCC T-shirt, white skort or shorts, clean tennis shoes, with hair pulled back out of the face.
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Junior Dallas Cowboys Cheerleaders
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Acro I – Beginner
This level introduces dancers to foundational acrobatic skills and builds body awareness, coordination, and flexibility. Skills include all jump shapes, forward rolls, left-sided handstands, back shoulder rolls, bridge holds, and basic cartwheels without emphasis on form.
Acro II – Intermediate
At this level, dancers continue developing strength and control through skills such as jump combinations, handstand walks, front limbers, bridge walks, backbend kickovers, and straight-leg cartwheels. This level builds upon beginner acro skills to prepare dancers for advanced tumbling.
Acro III – Advanced
This level focuses on powerful and dynamic tumbling including consecutive jumps, front walkovers, back walkovers, back handsprings, and aerials. Dancers should have a solid foundation in both beginner and intermediate acro skills before progressing to this level.
Required attire: any style leotard or top/half-top, jazz pants, footless or transitional tights, biker shorts, or unitard, hair in a tight ponytail or bun with no hair in the face; bare feet required.
Acro
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The goal is to prepare our dancers in an accelerated and advanced program. EDGE will be designed to prepare dancers for KJ’s PULSE competitive company program, outside curriculum programs, or advanced continued dance training. Dancers will have the option to participate in one local workshop, two local competitions, the end of year concert and in the KJ Giving Gala in order to experience being part of a team and working toward common goals in a no stress, fun environment. This talented and energetic group of dancers will participate in this program with an accelerated technical curriculum. EDGE dancers learn valuable skills, such as exploring their individual creativity along with working as a team for a common purpose.
Required Attire: Pink ballet shoes, black tap shoes, tan freeform jazz shoes, pink tights, red leotards.
KJ EDGE 3 - 5 hours a week
KJ EDGE
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This class focuses on overall body alignment and technical awareness and placement. KJ Dance provides a ballet program that trains students on a vocabulary of technical steps, poses, leaps and jumps, to convey a story/theme/atmosphere. Traditional barre’ work and center work combinations are included in this class.
Required Attire: Pink ballet shoes, black leotard and pink tights, hair secured away from the face, bun required for Ballet.
Ballet I, II, III
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Classes will focus on the teaching of rhythm tap and strong foundational tap basics that compound throughout the year. These fast moving classes are fun and upbeat serving the beginning to advanced student’s growth and development in this genre of dance.
Required Attire: Black tap shoes, comfortable athletic wear, half top, tights, biker shorts, or dance pants, hair secured away from the face.
Tap I, II, III
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An energetic, expressive program that builds strength, coordination, musicality, and performance quality. Dancers advance in technique and style with age-appropriate music and choreography.
Required attire: tan jazz shoes, any style leotard or top/half-top, jazz pants, tights, biker shorts, or unitard, hair in a tight ponytail or bun with no hair in the face.
Teen Jazz: Designed for teen dancers to refine technique, style, and performance skills. Emphasizes strong jazz foundations, stylized choreography, and dynamic movement patterns that build musicality, flexibility, and confidence.
Required attire: tan jazz shoes, any style leotard or top/half-top, jazz pants, tights, biker shorts, or unitard, hair in a tight ponytail or bun with no hair in the face.
1 Hour, 1 Day Per Week
Jazz I, II, III, IV, V
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A high-energy class introducing the fundamentals of hip hop and jazz through age-appropriate movement and music. Dancers explore rhythm, musicality, and dynamic expression in a fun, upbeat setting that builds confidence and coordination.
Required attire: comfortable, movable athletic wear, clean tennis shoes, and tan jazz shoes.
Hip Hop Jazz Fusion
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High-energy exploration of diverse street-dance styles—hip hop, krumping, popping, locking, breakdancing—using age-appropriate, content-safe music. Builds rhythm, coordination, personal style, and confidence.
Required attire: comfortable, movable athletic wear and clean tennis shoes or split-sole dance sneakers.
Hip Hop
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For ages 12 years of age and older, this class is designed to help future and current drill team members improve their dance technique and auditioning skills. KJ Dance has had incredible success in helping prepare drill team focused students reach their goals year after year.
Required Attire: Dance Turners, tan or black jazz shoes (rubber soles) dance activewear, hair pulled away from face and neck.
1 Hour, 1 Day Per Week
Drill Team Prep
Tricks & Turns
Lyrical is a dance style that combines the foundational principles of Ballet with the freedom, fluidity, and expressiveness of Jazz, Contemporary, and Modern Dance. It demonstrates emotion and technique while allowing students to stylize their movement with fluid transitions.
Required Attire: Socks or bare feet, loose, comfortable clothes.
1 Hour, 1 Day per Week
Lyrical
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Offered to our Competitive PULSE Dance Company members and by special invitation from the KJ Faculty. These advanced classes are offered at our competitive level.
Required Attire: Socks or bare feet, loose, comfortable clothes.
Modern
Ages: *Offered to our Competitive PULSE Dance Company members & by special invitation from the KJ Faculty Pointe education is offered for advanced students who have progressed to the strength level required. A strong Ballet foundation and cultivated technical ability is required for all Pointe students. These advanced classes are offered at our competitive level.
Pointe
Ages: 7 and Up
KJ's nationally recognized abundantly decorated performance company. This highly awarded and vibrant group of dancers has established a reputation of excellence in all dance disciplines.
Auditions for this program take place during our annual North Texas Summer Dance Intensive, held at KJ Dance - Plano.
Please contact the KJ Dance Plano office at 972-473-4017 or by email at kjdance.office@gmail.com for more information on our PULSE Dance Company.
PULSE Dance Company
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-Kari schmitt
KJ dance parent
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My family relocated to Texas four years ago. Anyone who has relocated a family knows about having to reestablish just about everything in your life - doctors, dentists, schools, etc. And anyone who has relocated a family with a dancer knows how it feels to leave behind a beloved dance studio and start again with a new studio. Finding a new studio for my daughter was high on the priority list upon arriving in Plano and there were many to choose from. We visited several, but none felt like home - that is until we visited KJ Dance. We were immediately greeted by Becky at the front desk and taken in with the beautiful, clean and comfortable look of the studio. Becky not only welcomed us to KJ Dance but to the great state of Texas. She took her time explaining the schedule and the studio to us and she patiently answered our questions. We knew immediately that we had found a new dance studio home. KJ Dance’s incredibly talented owner and staff have nurtured my daughter in ways beyond improving her dance technique. It is not an exaggeration to say that my daughter has also grown in her grace, poise, selflessness and confidence since joining the studio. I am thankful every time I drop off my daughter at KJ Dance for the opportunity we have to be a part of the KJ family!
