The Lakewood Cultural Center Dance Program is committed to providing high-quality, inclusive dance education in a supportive and artistically rich environment. As a community-centered studio led by professional dance educators, we offer training in a variety of styles, cultivating both technical skill and creative expression. We strive to inspire dancers of all backgrounds and experience levels to grow, explore, and perform with confidence, developing not only as artists, but as individuals and members of a larger creative community.
We believe dance is for everybody; an expressive, disciplined art that builds confidence, creativity, and connection. We nurture joy, skill, and growth through professional instruction and meaningful performance opportunities. Students who participate in the Lakewood Cultural Center Performance Troupe program share their passion and artistry through performance in the community! These non-competitive, community-based opportunities are available for ages 8 through adult and provide training in a variety of dance styles.
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Core Company
Students in the Core Company have been dancing for several years and study several styles of dance consistently. They get to work with six different choreographers each year and perform these works at City events, in the community, and on the Lakewood Cultural Center stage! Participation is skill-based, but averages ages 10-17.
Junior Company
Students in the Junior company are beginning their community performance journey! They get to work on several dances, in a variety of styles, throughout the year, and perform at City events and on the Lakewood Cultural Center stage! Participation is skill-based, but averages ages 8-11.
The Collective
The Collective is a performance opportunity for adults who want to expand their dance and performance experience. Participants get to work with four different choreographers each year, performing these works at City events, in the community, and on the Lakewood Cultural Center stage!
TAP! Lakewood
TAP! Lakewood is the City of Lakewood’s resident tap dance performance group! These dancers are enrolled in the Intermediate/Advanced Adult Tap class and perform at City events and on the Lakewood Cultural Center stage!
Dancers with long hair should have their hair back in a ponytail, bun, or braid to prevent from falling in eyes and face. Jewelry should not be dangling or possibly catch on other dancers’ hair or clothing.