VDE School for Modern Dance

Spring/Summer 2025

6-Week Modern Dance Session

May 12 - June 23, 2025

Monday

  • 7:30-8:30 pm - Adult Intermediate Class

Tuesday

  • 4:15-5:15 pm - 2nd-4th Grade

  • 5:15-6:30 pm - 4th-6th Grade

  • 6:30-7:15 pm - Limitless - Dancers with Disabilities

  • 7:30-8:30 pm - Adult Dance Flow

Wednesday 

  • 9:30-10:30 am - Movement with Grace - Adaptive Adult Dance

  • 10:30-11:15 am - Preschool

  • 6:00-7:00 pm - Adult Beginner Class

Thursday 

  • 4:30-5:30 pm - Kindergarten-2nd Grade

  • 5:30-6:45 pm - 6th-8th Grade

  • 6:45-8:00 pm - 9th-12th Grade

*Scroll down to see class descriptions

Modern Dance Pioneers Summer Camp

July 21-24, 2025

Join us for a fun-filled camp where dancers will explore movement, rhythm, and creativity as well as learn basic modern dance technique! Participants will work with different teachers throughout the camp to explore a variety of modern dance styles and creative expressions. Each participant will receive a Valley Dance Ensemble t-shirt and the camp will culminate in an exciting opportunity to dance with rhythm sticks in the Logan City Pioneer Day Parade!

Monday-Wednesday

  • 9:10 am -10:00 am - Preschool

  • 10:15 am -12:15 pm - ages 5-7 & ages 8-10

  • 1:00 pm -3:30 pm - ages 11-13 & ages 14-18

Thursday

  • Time TBD - Dancing in the Logan City Pioneer Day Parade!

Scholarships are available for qualifying students of any age. Please contact Marina Wagner at vdeyouth@gmail.com for more information.

6-Week Session CLASS DESCRIPTIONS:

  • Limitless - Dancers with Disabilities (age 12+)
    Tuesdays 6:30-7:15
    A class designed for dancers with physical and/or mental disabilities or impairments. This class focuses on creativity and self-expression with the added bonus of strengthening and flexibility work.  This class is customized to the needs of the students and moves at the pace specific to those interests and needs.

    Parents are invited to come into the classroom to observe the last 10 minutes of the last day of class. 

    Taught by Tessa Evans.

  • Preschool Creative Dance (age 3-5)
    Wednesdays 10:30-11:15 am

    During this fun 6 week session, dancers will discover how to move and stretch their bodies in new ways using rhythm, music, and imaginative improvisation. They will experience jumping, hopping, spinning, changing levels, and simple patterns through space while stimulated by props, stories, art, poetry, and music.

    Parents are invited to come into the classroom to observe the last 10 minutes of the last day of class.

    Taught by Tessa Evans.

  • Kindergarten-2nd Grade Creative Dance (age 5-8)
    Thursdays 4:30-5:30 pm

    Creative dance combines skill development and self-expression. Dancers will learn balance, body control, dynamics, and simple patterns through space while stimulated by props, stories, art, poetry and music.

    Parents are invited to come into the classroom to observe the last 10 minutes of the last day of class. 

    Taught by Tiffany Childress

  • 2nd-4th Grade Creative Dance (age 7-10)
    Tuesdays 4:15-5:15 pm

    Creative dance combines skill development and self-expression. Dancers will increase strength and flexibility through balance, body control, dynamics, and simple patterns through space. Dancers will apply the elements of dance: space, time, and energy. They will work in groups to problem solve and express ideas through putting movement patterns together into dance phrases.

    Parents are invited to come into the classroom to observe the last 10 minutes of the last day of class. 

    Taught by Alyssa Luthi

  • 4th-6th Grade Creative Dance (age 9-12)
    Tuesdays 5:15-6:30 pm

    Dancers will learn basic modern dance technique, as well as expand creative development through improvisation and choreography. They will explore ways to express ideas using space, time, and energy, as well as increase performance skills.

    Parents are invited to come into the classroom to observe the last 10 minutes of the last day of class. 

    Taught by Alyssa Luthi

  • 6th-8th Grade Modern Dance (age 11-14)
    Thursdays 5:30-6:45 pm

    Dancers will learn basic modern dance technique and performance skills, as well as expand creative development through improvisation and choreography. They will become creative movers, critical thinkers, and collaborative workers as they explore ways to express ideas using space, time, and energy.

    Parents are invited to come into the classroom to observe the last 10 minutes of the last day of class. 

    Taught by Tiffany Childress

  • 9th-12th Grade Modern Dance (age 14-18)
    Thursdays 6:45-8:00 pm
    Dancers will experience an emphasis in modern dance technique and performance skills, as well as expand creative development through improvisation and choreography. They will become creative movers, critical thinkers, and collaborative workers as they explore ways to express ideas using space, time, and energy.

    Parents are invited to come into the classroom to observe the last 10 minutes of the last day of class. 

    Taught by Tiffany Childress

  • Adult Beginner Modern Dance (age 18+)
    Wednesdays     6:00-7:00 pm
    This class is for anyone 18+ who wants to learn the basics of dance.  This class will focus on beginning dance technique, creative movement and improvisation, and contemporary and modern dance skills. No experience necessary. It’s never too late to discover a new passion or rediscover an old one.

    Taught by Caitlyn Jennings.

  • Adult Intermediate Modern Dance (age 18+)
    Mondays 7:30-8:30 pm
    This class will focus on intermediate and advanced modern dance technique, creative movement and improvisation, and contemporary and modern dance skills for ages 18+.

    Previous dance training recommended.

    Taught by Ana Simkins.

  • Adult Dance Flow: Movement & Improv (age 18+)

    Tuesdays 7:30-8:30 pm

    This feel-good, expressive dance class invites adults to explore movement in a relaxed, non-judgmental space. Designed for adults who want to dance without the intensity of formal technique, it encourages exploration, self-expression, and connection to your body’s natural flow. Through gentle, intuitive movement, you'll release tension, improve body awareness, and enjoy the freedom of improvisation.

    No prior dance experience is necessary—just come ready to move and feel!

    Taught by Tessa Evans

  • Moving with Grace - Adaptive Beginner Modern Dance for Adults (Seniors age 55+ & Adults of all ages with mobility limitations)
    Wednesdays 9:30-10:30 am
    This class is designed specifically to provide an adaptive approach to adults who want to learn the basics of modern dance with a specialized emphasis on creative aging through movement and self expression. A gentle-paced class for all levels that teaches basic modern dance technique, breath, and improvisation. Chairs will be available for movement adaptations.

    No experience necessary.  It’s never too late to discover a new passion or rediscover an old one!

    Taught by Tessa Evans.