Duchesne Dance empowers students to express personal, universal, and abstract ideas with confidence, sharing their unique visions with the community in an environment of joyful creation. With courage, they explore the possibilities of creative and technical movement, taking risks that deepen their skill and expressiveness as dancers. Through collaboration and performance, students cultivate compassion, creating excitement and energy while connecting with others through the shared language of dance.
Middle School Dance
Duchesne’s Middle School dance program invites students of all levels to dive into the art of dance in a supportive and energetic environment. Dancers train in a variety of styles including ballet, jazz, contemporary, jazz funk, hip-hop, and musical theater. Through a focus on technique, turns and leaps, and style-specific choreography, students build confidence, coordination, and creative expression. This year, Middle School dancers will have the opportunity to perform in our first-ever Christmas Dance Show, directed by Middle School Dance Teacher Emily Tanner. They may also participate in the Spring Duchesne Dance Show and try out for the Junior Charger Girls, Duchesne’s Middle School Dance Team.
Upper School Dance
Upper School dancers at are encouraged to explore their passions and personalize their dance journey. Courses offered include Intro to Dance, Dance 2: Beginner, Dance 2: Intermediate, Dance 3 Advanced, Dance 4 Advanced, and Aerial Dance. Training spans a wide range of styles, from ballet and jazz to contemporary, hip-hop, jazz funk, and musical theater. Dancers perform throughout the year, including the Spring Duchesne Dance Show, now in its sixth year and directed by Upper School Dance Teacher Whitney Gillett. Upper School students may also try out each spring for the Charger Girls, Duchesne’s Upper School Dance Team.