Northern Plains Dance
Pre-School Division
Ages 10 Months Through 4 Years
Our Preschool classes open the door to the joy of dance, giving little ones their very first chance to explore music and movement in a playful, encouraging environment. Each class is designed to spark excitement while building coordination, musicality, and a lifelong love of the arts.
From sharing special moments in Dance Together to discovering independence in Creative Movement, these classes are the perfect first step for your tiny dancer.
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Tuition is based on 18 week semesters (unless otherwise indicated in the class description)
Tuition Payment Options: Tuition payments are automatically scheduled into 4 monthly payments per semester. Unless the office is notified prior to the first payment. The account holder must provide a credit card or e-checking for payments to be deducted automatically on the designated due dates. See the Student Handbook for tuition due dates and details.
Price match: Bring in a registration document and/or invoice from another dance studio and Northern Plains Dance will match their hourly rate for the current school year. If NPD’s hourly rate is already less, you will receive 5% off for the current school year. New students only. Cannot be combined with other discounts.
Class Schedule
DANCE TOGETHER
Be your child’s first dance partner. Designed for young children who love to move to music, this class uses dance, games, and songs to support early development in a fun and welcoming environment.
With a caregiver’s gentle guidance, dancers begin building listening skills, movement coordination, and body and spatial awareness. No prior experience is needed—just a willingness to move and enjoy time together.
As with all our open classes, this class is tailored to the needs of the overall attendees, ensuring a welcoming and inclusive environment for everyone.
Ages: 10 months-3 years
Annual Cost: $47 per 5-week session
Schedule: 30 Minutes / Once a Week
*tuition is for one child & one guardian. If you would like to bring more than one child or include additional adults, please contact NPD staff for space availability and additional fees.
Dress Code
Comfortable clothing and bare feet or socks
KINDERMUSIK
This multi-level class invites infants and toddlers to explore and respond to new sounds, sensations, objects, and movements alongside a caring adult. Together, you’ll nurture your child’s early social-emotional growth and cognitive development through music, movement, and purposeful play.
Tuition includes access to Kindermusik’s award-winning online materials, offering families ways to extend the experience at home.
Ages: 6 months-3 years
Annual Cost: $62 per 5-week session
Schedule: 30 Minutes / Once a Week
*tuition is for one child & one guardian. If you would like to bring more than one child or include additional adults, please contact NPD staff for space availability and additional fees.
Dress Code
Comfortable clothing and bare feet or socks
*Sessions of different lengths have different tuition rates. See registration for details
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DISCOVER DANCE
In their first independent class, students build confidence and independence while engaging in age-appropriate choreography and imaginative movement. Our experienced instructors lead each class with positivity, keeping young dancers engaged through a thoughtfully paced curriculum that encourages creativity, coordination, and a love of dance.
Ages: 2.5-4 years
Cost: $148 per semester ($37 per month with 4 monthly payments)
Schedule: 30 Minutes / Once a Week
Note: Students do not need to be fully potty trained to enroll in Discover Dance, however, if dancers are not able to follow NPD’s policy on toileting, a parent/guardian must remain in the building.
Dress Code
Girls
- Hair secured in a bun
- Solid color leotard
- Pink ballet tights
- Pink ballet slippers
- No attached skirts or tutus
Boys
- Black fitted shorts or pants
- White crew neck shirt
- Black ballet shoes
View the full dress code for additional classes.
Order online and pick up at the studio.
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CREATIVE MOVEMENT A
This introductory class uses basic ballet vocabulary to support the development of motor skills, coordination, creativity, and social awareness. Dancers explore movement through imaginative play, discovering the joy of self-expression while learning the structure and expectations of a dance class.
Ages: 3-4 years
Cost: $200 per semester ($50 per month with 4 monthly payments)
Schedule: 40 Minutes / Once a Week
Note: Students must be fully potty trained in accordance with NPD’s policy on toileting to take Creative Movement A.
Dress Code
Girls
- Hair secured in a bun
- Solid color leotard
- Pink ballet tights
- Pink ballet slippers
- No attached skirts or tutus
Boys
- Black fitted shorts or pants
- White crew neck shirt
- Black ballet shoes
View the full dress code for additional classes.
Order online and pick up at the studio.
*To be eligible for enrollment, students must be 3 years old as of July 31, 2026. Age requirements apply to both the fall and spring semesters. No exceptions.
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CREATIVE MOVEMENT B
Building on the foundation of Creative Movement A, this class offers a more structured exploration of dance using ballet vocabulary. Dancers continue developing coordination and creativity through music and movement games that nurture their love of dance and encourage joyful expression.
Ages: 4-5 years
Cost: $200 per semester ($50 per month with 4 monthly payments)
Schedule: 40 Minutes / Once a Week
Note: Students must be fully potty trained in accordance with NPD’s policy on toileting to take Creative Movement B.
Dress Code
Girls
- Hair secured in a bun
- Solid color leotard
- Pink ballet tights
- Pink ballet slippers
- No attached skirts or tutus
Boys
- Black fitted shorts or pants
- White crew neck shirt
- Black ballet shoes
View the full dress code for additional classes.
Order online and pick up at the studio.
*To be eligible for enrollment, students must be 4 years old as of July 31, 2026. Age requirements apply to both the fall and spring semesters. No exceptions.
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MINIMOVERS
Can’t decide between tap and ballet? In this combo class, your dancer doesn’t have to choose. This class introduces young students to both the elegance of ballet and the rhythm and energy of tap in one fun and balanced experience.
Ages: 4-6 years
Cost: $260 per semester ($65 per month with 4 monthly payments)
Schedule: 45 Minutes / Once a Week
Note: Students must be fully potty trained in accordance with NPD’s policy on toileting to take Mini-Movers.
Dress Code
Girls
- Hair secured out of face
- Solid color leotard
- Black footless tights or leggings
- Black tap shoes and pink ballet slippers
Boys
- Black fitted shorts or pants
- White crew neck shirt
- Black tap shoes and black ballet slippers
View the full dress code for additional classes.
Order online and pick up at the studio.
*To be eligible for enrollment, students must be 4 years old as of July 31, 2026. Age requirements apply to both the fall and spring semesters. No exceptions.
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BOYS IN MOTION
Specialized training for aspiring male dancers, this class is tailored to the unique needs of boys’ technique. Young men push themselves and each other to improve in a supportive environment that focuses on athleticism, strength, coordination, camaraderie and discipline. This class meets once weekly.
Be sure to check out our Boys Scholarship program.
Ages: 4-7 years
Cost: $239 per semester ($59.75 per month with 4 monthly payments)
Schedule: 45 Minutes / Once a Week
Note: Students must be fully potty trained in accordance with NPD’s policy on toileting to take Boys In Motion.
Dress Code
Boys in Motion
- Black fitted shorts or pants, no zippers or snaps
- White crew neck shirt
- Black ballet shoes
View the full dress code for additional classes.
Order online and pick up at the studio.
*This class meets with a 17-week semester. See the Student Handbook for dates that are not figured into tuition and class will not be held.
*To be eligible for enrollment, students must be 4 years old as of July 31, 2026. Age requirements apply to both the fall and spring semesters. No exceptions.
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