Shimmer Program

Our Shimmer classes start at 18 months. Unsure, which class is best for your child? Contact our team OR schedule a free trial! We're happy to make a class recommendation.

Ballet Classes: 
Parent & Me (18 months-3 yrs)
Itty Bitty Ballet (2-3 yrs)
Pre-ballet (4-6 yrs)

Musical Theater Classes:
Little Limelight (4-6 yrs)
Little Limelight (5-7 yrs)

Ballet/ Tap Combination Classes:
Ballet/Tap (3-4 yrs)
Ballet/Tap (4-5 yrs)
Ballet/Tap (5-6 yrs)
Ballet/Tap (6-7 yrs)

Jazz/Hip-hop, & Acrobatics Classes:
Jazz/Hip-hop (5-7 yrs)
Acrobatics (5-7 yrs)

You can learn about our dress code and purchase dancewear online. 

Click on your child's class name to get started!

The studio has dance shoe sizers to ensure you're able to find the perfect fit before placing your order.

Enrolling your child at District Dance is simple.

1. Click here to find the perfect class!
2. Once you pick your class, you'll be prompted to create an account and check-out!
3. Do a happy dance because you're officially part of the DDC dance fam!

We can't wait to welcome your family!

Free trial classes are available to all new students from July - February. This is the best way to learn about our programs!

Learn more and book your free trial HERE.

Curious about what happens in a typical Shimmer class?

Oh! Let us count the ways we're the BEST dance studio in Montgomery County, Gaithersburg, the Kentlands, and beyond:

• TEACHERS: We employ a professional, career-driven teaching team who hold degrees in education or dance-related fields. We background check all employees! Our employees have paid sick leave, an optional 401k program, multiple bonus opportunities, paid training benefits, and more.
• ADMIN TEAM: Our lobby is staffed with our dedicated studio manager ready to serve our dance community!
• CURRICULUM: Our proven curriculum has been created and perfected by a team with over a cumulative 80+ years of teaching experience. Our curriculum equally focuses on developmental milestones, creative expression, and formal dance technique.
• STUDENT PROGRESSION: Our students have a clear path from beginner to advanced levels. Our structured lesson plans focus on clear quarterly and yearly goals, mastering specific steps at each level, and ensuring physical and mental maturity along the way. 
• STUDIO SPACE: We have 4 professional studios with sprung wood floors topped with Marley, floor-to-ceiling dance mirrors, a Fender sound system, projectors, and more! We have a clean, vibrant lobby, a dancer hang-out lounge with a kitchenette, and a furnished outdoor patio.
• VARIETY OF CLASSES: From beginner to advanced, ballet to hip-hop, recreational or competitive, we have something for every child ages 18 months – 18 years.
• PERFORMANCES: We host two performances at professional theatres with professional lighting design, experienced sound technicians, and dedicated management staff. Our performance experience is second to none!
• MULTIPLE TEAM OPPORTUNITIES: We offer a Performance Team and 6+ Competitive Teams that travel near and far to compete against other amazing dancers and learn from the best teachers throughout the US!
• PAID LEADERSHIP ROLES: We offer dancers the chance to gain real-world experience as dance teacher assistants and administrative interns. Our Interns are paid employees and learn from the best in the biz!
• EASY TUITION: Once you sign up for classes, everything is on auto-pilot so you can get back to parenting like a boss! All tuition includes VIP Performance Package: recital performance fee, recital media (video & photography), custom t-shirt, premium program, program dedication, recital gift, and more!

We could go on...but I think you get the point 🙂