Foundations Program
Ages 2 to 5
Where young dancers begin developing confidence, coordination, classroom skills, and a love of dance.
Fort Dance’s early childhood program introduces dancers ages 2 to 5 to movement, musicality, creativity, and foundational dance training in a supportive and engaging environment. Through age-appropriate instruction, dancers develop coordination, classroom skills, body awareness, rhythm, and movement quality while preserving the joy and imagination of early childhood dance.
Our Foundations Program uses level-specific dress codes to create a clean classroom environment while helping dancers feel part of their age group and level.
Tap & Ballet Foundations
Designed for our youngest dancers, this introductory combo class uses music, imaginative movement, rhythm activities, and creative play to introduce foundational ballet and tap concepts while gently building classroom independence and coordination.
Levels offered
- Foundations 1 (Ages 2 to 3)
Girls — Attire
- Light pink camisole leotard (prefer pinch front)
- Pink tights (full foot)
Girls — Shoes
- Pink canvas split sole ballet shoes
- Black tap shoes
Ballet & Technique Foundations
An early introduction to ballet and foundational dance technique focused on posture, coordination, musicality, alignment, movement quality, and basic ballet vocabulary. As dancers progress through the Foundations levels, classes become increasingly structured in preparation for future technical training.
Levels offered
- Foundations 2 (Ages 3 to 4)
- Foundations 3 (Ages 4 to 5)
Girls — Attire
- Light purple/lilac leotard — Level 2
- Light blue leotard — Level 3
- Camisole style (prefer pinch front)
- Pink convertible tights
Girls — Shoes
- Pink canvas split sole ballet shoes
Tap Foundations
A rhythm-focused class introducing foundational tap technique, timing, coordination, musical awareness, and clarity of sound. Dancers explore age-appropriate tap vocabulary and increasingly detailed rhythmic exercises as they progress through the program.
Levels offered
- Foundations 2 (Ages 3 to 4)
- Foundations 3 (Ages 4 to 5)
Girls — Attire
- Light purple/lilac leotard — Level 2
- Light blue leotard — Level 3
- Camisole style (prefer pinch front)
- Any black leggings, shorts, or cover-up pants
Girls — Shoes
- Black tap shoes
Jazz & Acro Foundations
A high-energy class blending introductory jazz movement with beginner acro skills. Dancers work on flexibility, strength, locomotor movement, body awareness, and performance quality through structured progressions and creative exploration.
Levels offered
- Foundations 2 (Ages 3 to 4)
- Foundations 3 (Ages 4 to 5)
Girls — Attire
- Light purple/lilac leotard — Level 2
- Light blue leotard — Level 3
- Camisole style (prefer pinch front)
- Optional black shorts or leggings
Girls — Shoes
- No shoes required
Boys — All Classes
Attire
- Black, white, or Fort Dance t-shirt
- Black shorts or black pants
Shoes
- Black ballet shoes for ballet classes
- Black tap shoes for tap classes
Ballet tights are not required for boys in the Foundations Program.
For schedule details, placement, and inquiries:
hello@fort.dance
817-381-5504