Dance Classes for Ages 9-12 in Biddeford, ME
Whether your dancer is trying something new or ready to take the next step, our classes help students build confidence, technique, friendships, and a lifelong love of dance in a positive, encouraging environment.
Where Passion Begins to Grow
Between the ages of 9 and 12, dancers begin discovering what inspires them most. Some fall in love with ballet, others thrive in hip hop or acrobatics, while many begin exploring performance opportunities and setting new personal goals.
At Dance With ME, we believe every dancer deserves a place where they feel challenged, supported, and encouraged to grow at their own pace. Our instructors focus on building strong technique while creating an environment where confidence, kindness, and friendships come first.
Whether your dancer dreams of performing on stage, joining our competition team, or simply dancing for fun, we’re here to help them reach their goals.
We proudly welcome families from Biddeford, Saco, OOB, Arundel, Dayton, Kennebunk, and surrounding Southern Maine communities.
More Than Just Dance
Set Goals & Grow
Whether dancing recreationally or pursuing competition, students learn perseverance, responsibility, and teamwork.
Express Individuality
As dancers explore different styles, they begin discovering their unique strengths and personalities.
Creating Lasting Friendships
Dance provides a supportive community where students encourage one another and build lifelong friendships.
Build Confidence
As dancers master new skills, they gain confidence that extends far beyond the dance floor.
Find the Perfect Class
Ballet II (Ages 8-12)
Ballet II continues building strong technical foundations while introducing more advanced movement, flexibility, balance, and artistry.
This class helps dancers develop the technique that supports success in every dance style.
Perfect for:
Dancers who enjoy graceful movement
Building strong technique
Improving flexibility and balance
Preparing for more advanced classes
Lyrical (Ages 10&up)
Ready for a class filled with storytelling and emotional connection?
Lyrical combines ballet and jazz techniques with storytelling and emotion. Dancers learn expressive movement while developing flexibility, artistry, and musical interpretation.
Perfect for:
Expressive dancers
Building flexibility and artistry
Students who enjoy emotional storytelling through movement
Developing performance quality
Hip Hop II (Ages 10&up)
Take your energy to the next level!
Hip Hop II introduces more challenging choreography, musicality, performance quality, and confidence while keeping classes fun and engaging.
Perfect for:
Dancers who love upbeat music
Building confidence and performance skills
Learning exciting choreography
Kids with lots of energy
Pom (Ages 10&up)
Time to Level Up!
Pom combines sharp, high-energy choreography with precision, teamwork, and performance skills. This exciting class introduces dancers to a style commonly seen in high school, college, and professional dance teams.
Perfect for:
Future dance team members
Dancers who love energetic routines
Building precision and stamina
Students interested in school dance teams
Junior Company (Ages 9-12)
For dancers who are passionate about performing and ready for additional opportunities, Junior Company offers advanced training, competitions, community performances, and unforgettable team experiences.
Our Junior Company emphasizes teamwork, confidence, leadership, sportsmanship, and personal growth while helping dancers continue developing their technique.
Acrobatics II (Ages 10&up)
Are you ready to develop your skills further?
Acro II continues developing tumbling skills, flexibility, balance, strength, and control through safe, progressive instruction. Dancers work toward more advanced tricks while building confidence and body awareness.
Perfect for:
Dancers who love tumbling
Building strength and flexibility
Students ready for more challenging skills
Active kids looking for a fun challenge
Perfect for:
Dancers who love performing
Students looking for additional training
Families interested in competition opportunities
Children ready to take the next step in their dance journey
Not Sure Which Class Is The Best Fit?
Still unsure? We’d love to help! Schedule a free trial, and we’ll help place your dancer in the class where they’ll feel the most successful
Every dancer has different interests, goals, and strengths — and that’s what makes dance so exciting!
Choose Ballet if your dancer wants to build strong dance technique, improve flexibility, and develop graceful movement
Choose Hip Hop if they love upbeat music, energetic choreography, and expressing themselves through movement
Choose Lyrical if they enjoy emotional storytelling, expressive movement, and connecting with music
Choose Pom if they dream of joining a dance team or enjoy fast paced, high energy routines
Choose Acrobatics if they’re always cartwheeling around the house and love building new skills
Choose Junior Company if they’re eager for more performances, additional training, and the experience of being part of a close-knit team
Frequently Asked Questions
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Not at all! Many dancers begin between the ages of 9 and 12. We’ll help find the class that’s the best fit based on age and experience.
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Absolutely! Many students enjoy combining styles like ballet and lyrical, hip hop and acro, or pom and jazz to become well-rounded dancers. We actually recommend it. Ask us what classes fit best together.
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No. We offer both recreational classes and our Junior Company. Company is for dancers who want additional training and performance opportunities.
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If your dancer loves performing, enjoys working hard, and wants more opportunities to grow, we’d be happy to talk with you about Junior Company and whether it’s the right fit.
“We love Dance With Me!!! The facility is well run and organized. Megan and her team are kind, responsive, and most of all fun!!! Thank you, Dance with Me, for providing a space where my daughter can continue to grow into the wonderful dancer that she is! She is truly inspired by you, Megan. So proud to be part of the Dance With Me family!”
- Jordan Kilcollins, current familyHelp Your Dancer Reach Their Next Goal
Whether your child is exploring a new style, continuing their dance education, or ready for additional performance opportunities, we’d love to help them grow.