Dance Classes for Ages 5-9 in Biddeford, ME
Helping your child build confidence, friendships, and strong dance foundations through fun, encouraging classes designed for elementary-aged dancers.
A Place to Learn, Grow, and Shine
Elementary school is an exciting time for children to discover new interests, build lasting friendships, and develop confidence in themselves.
At Dance With ME, our classes for ages 5-9 combine quality dance instruction with a supportive, encouraging environment where every dancer can thrive. Whether your child is trying dance for the first time or is ready to explore new styles, we’ll help them grow both as a dancer and as a person.
Families from Bideford, Saco, OOB, Arundel, Dayton, Kennebunk, and surrounding Southern Maine communities trust Dance With ME to provide a positive dance experience focused on confidence, kindness, and growth.
Why Dance is Great for Elementary-Aged Children
Build Confidence
Students gain confidence by mastering new skills and performing for family and friends.
Develop Friendships
Dance creates lifelong friendships through teamwork and shared experiences.
Learn Commitment
Dance teaches responsibility, perseverance, and goal-setting that carry over into everyday life.
Stay Active
Classes improve strength, flexibility, coordination, and overall fitness in a fun way.
Find the Perfect Class for Your Dancer
Ballet I (Ages 5-7)
A wonderful introduction to both ballet and tap!
Dancers develop coordination, musicality, balance, and classroom skills while learning through creative movement and fun activities.
Perfect for:
First dance class
Beginner dancers
Building confidence
Those wanting to try 2 styles in 1 class
Acrobatics I (Ages 6-9)
Ready for safe and fun flips and tricks?
Our Mini Acro class introduces tumbling, flexibility, balance, and strength using age-appropriate progressions in a safe and encouraging environment
Perfect for:
Kids who love to roll, jump, and tumble
Improving coordination
Beginner acro students
Jazz I (Ages 5-7)
High-energy fun designed for little dancers who love to move!
This class introduces basic hip hop movement, rhythm, musicality, and confidence through upbeat music and exciting choreography.
Perfect for:
Energetic kids
Building confidence
Beginner dancers
Jazz/Tap (Ages 7-10)
A fun combination class introducing two exciting dance styles!
Dancers will build rhythm, coordination, flexibility, and performance skills while learning beginner jazz and tap techniques.
Perfect for:
Beginner dancers
Kids who love performing
Exploring multiple dance styles
Hip Hop I (Ages 6-9)
High-energy fun designed for little dancers who love to move!
This class introduces basic hip hop movement, rhythm, musicality, and confidence through upbeat music and exciting choreography.
Perfect for:
Energetic kids
Building confidence
Beginner dancers
Musical Theater (Ages 7-10)
Ready for even more dance?
Mini Company is perfect for young dancers who want additional performance opportunities while continuing to grow their skills in a supportive and encouraging team environment.
No extensive experience required — we’re here to help dancers learn, grow, and build confidence together!
Audition information available upon request
Is Your Child Ready for Dance?
Enjoy Music
Like to Move & Explore
Can Participate for Short Periods
Are Curious About Trying New Things
No dance experience is necessary — just bring a smile and a willingness to have fun!
Most children are ready if they:
Frequently Asked Questions
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Comfortable clothing that they can move in is perfect for their first class. We’ll help you with dress code recommendations after registration.
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Not at all! These classes are specifically designed for beginners.
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Absolutely! We encourage new families to schedule a free trial before registering.
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For Parent & Me, you'll be dancing alongside your child. For Intro to Dance, we encourage independence so we ask parents to wait in the lobby, but we do have a livestream of the class going in the lobby during all classes.
“My daughter has loved participating in the parent+ me class at Dance With ME. They are very understanding when toddlers can’t focus the entire time. The class is structured in a way that there are several different parts where the kids participate using scarves, bells and shakers, and a parachute. We love to go to the Parent + Me class, and it’s the perfect time between morning snack and lunch .”
— Marion Shea, current familyReady to Take the First Step?
There’s no better time to discover the joy of dance!
Whether your little one is just beginning to explore movement or is ready for their first independent class, we’d love to welcome your family to Dance With ME!