C3 YOUTH CLASSES
SARATOGA SPRINGS, NY
Our Youth Classes welcome ages 2-18 of all skill levels!
Now booking Winter 12-week Series
Hip Hop - Ballet/Jazz - Breakdancing - Acro - Tippy Toes & Twirls
HIP HOP GROOVE & PLAY
11 weeks | Jan - Mar
Sat 9:15a -9:55a
Ages 2 - 4
A playful introduction to hip hop dance for young children to move, stretch, and explore basic steps. Each class blends music, imagination, and simple follow-along movement to keep things fun and age-appropriate. Designed for ages 2–4. Grown-ups are welcome to join in for support, especially for younger dancers still finding their footing.
More info on registration page.
Note: This is our rec hip hop class - for info on hip hop teams, check out our youth teams page.
A high-energy beginner hip hop class designed for dancers ready for more structure. Kids explore foundational grooves, beginner footwork, timing, and musicality, along with simple combos each week. This class bridges the gap between playful movement and true hip hop training in a fun, confidence-building setting. No experience necessary—just bring water, a great attitude, and clean sneakers (for studio use only).
More info on registration page.
Note: This is our rec hip hop class - for info on hip hop teams, check out our youth teams page.
A structured hip hop class for dancers who want to build strong foundations and develop hip hop technique. Dancers work on grooves, musicality, timing, body control, and choreography. Great for dancers trying hip hop for the first time and current C3 team dancers looking for supplemental training. No experience necessary—just bring water, a great attitude, and clean sneakers (for studio use only).
More info on registration page.
Note: This is our rec hip hop class - for info on hip hop teams, check out our youth teams page.
Step into the world of breakin' with Coach Josh Meliski—professional breakdancer and experienced youth instructor. This 12-week beginner course introduces foundational breakdancing skills like top rocks, footwork, freezes, and basic power moves. Open to ages 8–18, the class helps students build strength, coordination, rhythm, and confidence in a high-energy, supportive environment. No experience necessary—just bring water, a great attitude, and clean sneakers (for studio use only).
More info on registration page.
This class gives current and prospective C3 team members a chance to add a new dimension to their training. Led by Coaches Josh and Julie, dancers learn skills at the intersection of dance acro, tumbling, and breakdancing power moves.
No prior experience is required. The class will include a range of skill levels, and each dancer will train at a pace that’s appropriate for them.
More info on registration page.
TIPPY TOES & TWIRLS
12 weeks | Jan- Mar
Thursday 4:45p-5:25p
Ages 2 - 5
A playful introduction to dance for young children to move, stretch, and explore basic steps. Each class blends music, imagination, and simple follow-along movement to keep things fun and age-appropriate. Designed for ages 2–5. Grown-ups are welcome to join in for support, especially for younger dancers still finding their footing.
More info on registration page.
This non-competitive series introduces young dancers to the building blocks of technique in a fun, supportive setting. We focus on early fundamentals from jazz and ballet, balance and coordination, and developing body awareness. These skills help young dancers move safely, understand how their bodies work, and build a strong foundation that supports becoming well-rounded hip hop dancers.
More info on registration page.
This non-competitive series helps dancers build strong technique, body awareness, and control. Classes focus on foundational skills from jazz and ballet, paired with strength and conditioning to improve balance, coordination, and clean execution. This training supports dancers in becoming well-rounded movers and directly enhances the quality and precision we look for in our C3 hip hop teams.
More info on registration page.
This non-competitive series is designed to elevate dancers’ technique, strength, and overall movement quality. Training blends jazz and ballet fundamentals with conditioning to build control, alignment, flexibility, and clean execution. Technique work at this level plays a key role in helping dancers become well-rounded hip hop artists with stronger texture, precision, and versatility in choreography.
More info on registration page.