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2023-2024 Season

General Info

  • Fall classes will begin Tuesday, September 5, 2023.
  • We have two seasons at Motions; Summer (June-Aug) and Dance Year (Sept-May).
  • Students need to be the age or grade of the class they are enrolling in by June 1st for Summer Season and September 1st for Dance Year Season.
  • Enrollment is for the entire dance year from the date you enroll through May.
  • Registration for classes is through our Parent Portal. Specialty Camps will be registered through Meridian Parks and Rec.
  • If the desired class is full, please sign up on the waiting list  and we will let you know when a spot opens up!
  • Price of the class is per month unless otherwise noted.
  • Classes will be held at one of our two Meridian locations - Motions Dance Studio (MDS) 440 W. Pennwood Suite 140, Meridian or Motions Gym - 1500 Locust Grove Suite 100, Meridian
  • If you would like to TRY a class before you register please contact us to let us know.
  • You may withdraw from any class by sending in the withdrawal form that is on the bottom of the front page of the website. Withdrawals must be received by the 15th of the month prior to the month you wish to withdraw from (minimum of 2 weeks notice) or tuition for that month is still due.
  • Christmas recital fees are due with registration. Spring Recital fees will be due with January's Tuition.​

Class Schedules

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Toddler Classes

Dance Classes

ClassAgesDayTimeTeacherLocationCost
Tiny Combo2-3Monday10:30 – 11:00BriMDS$35/Month
Tiny Combo 2-3Tuesday10:15- 10:45BriMDS$35/Month
       
Tiny Combo 2-3Wednesday9:30 – 10:00BriMDS$35/Month
 Tiny/Mini Combo2-4Wednesday10:15 – 10:45HannahMDS$35/Month
Tiny Combo2-3Saturday10:00 – 10:30RylieMDS$35/Month

Our Tiny Combo class is for students who are 2 before September 1, and will be turning 3 during the school year.  This class is perfect for the littlest dancers as an introduction to ballet, jazz and tap. Creativity is encouraged as students learn proper technique and vocabulary through a specially designed curriculum that is taught to a variety of fun, age specific music and activities.

  • *Students need to wear dance attire, have their hair pulled out of their eyes, and will need ballet and tap shoes
  • * Christmas recital fees are due with registration. Spring Recital fees will be due with January’s Tuition.​

Gymnastics

ClassAgesDayTimeTeacherLocationCost
Grown up and Me Gymnastics1.5 – 3Monday10:30 – 11:00BrynliGYM$35/Month
Grown up and Me Gymnastics1.5 – 3Thursday10:30 – 11:00BriGYM$35/Month

Grown up and Me is designed for young children with a lot of energy who need a fun and constructive outlet who also want to tumble! Classes are structured to stimulate coordination, balance, strength, basic tumbling skills and creative movement all while learning how to be in an athletic class setting. Grown-up and Me classes require an adult caregiver to participate with the student.

  • * Please wear dance attire or athletic clothing (form fitting and stretchable).

Pre-K Classes

Dance Classes

ClassAgesDayTimeTeacherLocationCost
Mini Combo3-4Monday11:15 – 11:45BriMDS$35/Month
Mini Combo3-4Tuesday9:30 – 10:00BriMDS$35/Month
Mini Combo3-4Tuesday2:00 – 2:30BriMDS$35/Month
Mini Combo3-4Wednesday10:15 – 10:45HannahMDS$35/Month
Mini Combo3-4Saturday10:45 – 11:15RylieMDS$35/Month
ClassAgesDayTimeTeacherLocationCost
Petite Combo4-5Monday9:30 – 10:15BriMDS$40/Month
Petite Combo4-5Monday1:00 – 1:45BriMDS$40/Month
Petite Combo4-5Tuesday2:45 – 3:30BriMDS$40/Month
       
Petite Combo4-5Saturday11:30 – 12:15RylieMDS$40/Month

Our Mini Combo class is for students who are 3 before September 1, and will be turning 4 during the school year.  This class is perfect for our preschool dancers as an introduction to ballet, jazz and tap. Creativity is encouraged as students learn proper technique and vocabulary through a specially designed curriculum that is taught to a variety of fun, age specific music and activities.

Our Petite Combo class is for students who are 4 before September 1, and will be turning 5 during the school year.  This class is perfect for our preschool dancers as an introduction to ballet, jazz and tap. Creativity is encouraged as students learn proper technique and vocabulary through a specially designed curriculum that is taught to a variety of fun, age specific music and activities.

  • *Students need to wear dance attire, have their hair pulled out of their eyes, and will need ballet and tap shoes

Pre-K Gymnastics

ClassAgesDayTimeTeacherLocationCost
       
Pre-K Gymnastics3-5Monday11:15 – 12:00BrynliGYM$40/Month
Pre-K Gymnastics3-5Monday12:15 – 1:00BrynliGYM$40/Month
Pre-K Gymnastics3-5Thursday9:30 – 10:15BriGYM$40/Month
Pre-K Gymnastics3-5Thursday11:15 – 12:00BriGYM$40/Month
Pre-K Gymnastics3-5Thursday1:30 – 2:15BriGYM$40/Month

Pre-K Gymnastics is designed for young children with a lot of energy who need a fun and constructive outlet who also want to tumble! Classes are structured to stimulate coordination, balance, strength, basic tumbling skills and creative movement all while learning how to be in an athletic class setting.

  • * Please wear dance attire or athletic clothing (form fitting and stretchable).

Kinder Combo

Class Ages Day Time Teacher Location Cost
Kinder/Jr Combo 5-8 Monday 2:00-3:00 Bri MDS $45/Month
Kinder Combo 5-6 Tuesday 1:00 – 1:45 Bri MDS $40/Month
Kinder Combo 5-6 Wednesday 5:50 – 6:35 Alicia MDS $40/Month
Kinder Combo 5-6 Saturday 9:00 – 9:45 Rylie MDS $40/Month

Jr Combo

ClassAgesDayTimeTeacherLocationCost
Kinder/Jr Combo5-8Monday2:00 – 3:00BriMDS$45/Month
Jr Combo6-8Monday4:45 – 5:45BriMDS$45/Month
Jr Combo6-8Wednesday1:00 – 2:00HannahMDS$45/Month
Jr Combo6-8Wednesday5:45 – 6:45MaKaylaeMDS$45/Month

Sr Combo

Class Ages Day Time Teacher Location Cost
Jr/Sr Combo 6-11 Wednesday 1:00- 2:00 Bri MDS  $45/Month
Sr Combo 8-11 Thursday 4:40- 5:40 Rylie MDS $45/Month
 Sr Combo 8-11 Thursday 6:50 – 7:50 Rylie MDS $45/Month

Our Petite Combo Class is for students who are between the ages of 5-6 before September 1.  In this class dancers will discover the fundamental movements and terminology of ballet, jazz and tap!    Through artistic and expressive ways, students will develop strength, coordination, technique, skill, self confidence, and new friends. 

Our Junior Combo Class is for students who are between the ages of 6-8 before September 1.  In this class dancers will discover the fundamental movements and terminology of ballet, jazz and tap!    Through artistic and expressive ways, students will develop strength, coordination, technique, skill, self confidence, and new friends. 

  • *Students need to wear dance attire, have their hair pulled out of their eyes, and will need ballet and tap shoes.

Senior Combo is for students who are between the ages of 8-10 before September 1. In this class dancers will discover the fundamental movements and terminology of ballet, jazz and lyrical!    Through artistic and expressive ways, students will develop strength, coordination, technique, skill, self confidence, and new friends.

Teen Combo is for students who are 11+ before September 1. In this class dancers will discover the fundamental movements and terminology of  jazz, lyrical, and hip hop!    Through artistic and expressive ways, students will develop strength, coordination, technique, skill, self confidence, and new friends.

  • *Students need to wear dance attire, have their hair pulled out of their eyes, and will need ballet shoes.

ClassAgesDayTimeTeacherLocationCost
Jr Ballet 15-8Monday5:50 – 6:50BriMDS$45/Month
       
Jr Ballet 15-8Thursday5:45 – 6:45RylieMDS$45/Month
Sr & Teen Ballet 29+Tuesday6:55 – 7:55BrandyMDS$45/Month
Ballet 26+Tuesday6:55 – 7:55RylieMDS$45/Month
Ballet 38+Monday5:50-6:50LibertyMDS$45/Month
Ballet 38+Tuesday5:50 – 6:50RylieMDS$45/Month
Ballet 4/Pre-pointe10+Thursday4:45 – 6:15LaceyMDS$55/Month
Pointe11+Thursday6:20 – 7:50LaceyMDS$55/Month

 

  • *Students need to wear dance attire, have their hair pulled out of their eyes, and will need ballet shoes.
  • * Ballet levels are skill based. Teacher reserves the right to move stutents to different class based on skills
  • * Christmas recital fees are due with registration. Spring Recital fees will be due with January’s Tuition.​

Class Ages Day Time Teacher Location Cost
Technique 2 6+ Tuesday 5:50-6:50 Brandy MDS $45/Month
Technique 3 8+ Monday 6:55 – 7:55 Liberty MDS $45/Month
Technique 3 8+ Tuesday 4:45-5:45 Rylie MDS $45/Month
Technique 4/5 10+ Monday 7:30 – 9:30 MaKaylae/Nickie GYM $65/Month
This technique class will cover jazz and lyrical technique and placement coincides with your ballet placement. Please use your placements from your Ballet Reflections. If you are a new student, please contact our Dance Director to schedule a placement meeting. [email protected]
  • *Students need to wear dance attire, have their hair pulled out of their eyes, and will need ballet shoes.

Class Ages Day Time Teacher Location Cost
Kinder/Jr Hip Hop 5-8 Wednesday 4:40-5:40 MaKaylae MDS $45/Month
Jr Hip Hop 6-8 Wednesday 6:50-7:50 MaKaylae MDS $45/Month
Sr Hip Hop 8-11 Wednesday 6:40 – 7:40 McKenna MDS $45/Month

In our Hip Hop Classes  dancers will discover fun and new hip hop movements and terminology! Through artistic, and expressive ways students will develop strength, coordination, technique, skill, self confidence, and new friends!

  • *Please wear dance attire or athletic clothing (form fitting and stretchable).
  • * Christmas recital fees are due with registration. Spring Recital fees will be due with January’s Tuition.​

ClassAgesDayTimeTeacherLocationCost
Jr Cheer6-8Thursday5:50-6:50Brandy/LibertyGYM$45/Month
Jr/Sr Cheer6-11Wednesday9:45 – 10:45LibertyGYM$45/Month
Sr Cheer8-11Thursday6:55 – 7:55Brandy/LibertyGYM$45/Month

This class is for anyone who dreams of being a cheerleader! Students will work on basic cheer fundamentals including jumps, dance, stunting, tumbling, and cheering with our USASF All Star certified coaches. This is a fun way to develop strength, flexibility, and self – esteem through fun choreographed routines.

  • * Please wear tennis shoes and athletic clothing (form fitting and stretchable).

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ClassAgesDayTimeTeacherLocationCost
Tumbling/Acro Level 1 5+Monday1:15 – 2:15BrynliGYM$45/Month
Tumbling/Acro Level 1 5+Tuesday4:25-5:25LibertyGYM$45/Month
Tumbling/Acro Level 15+Thursday12:15 – 1:15BriGYM$45/Month
Tumbling/Acro Level 15+Thursday4:45 – 5:45BrandyGYM$45/Month
Tumbling/Acro Level 15+Friday4:45 – 5:45Bri/JaneseGYM$45/Month
Tumbling/Acro Level 26+Wednesday10:50 – 11:50LibertyGYM$45/Month
Tumbling/Acro Level 26+Thursday4:45 – 5:45LibertyGYM$45/Month
Tumbling/Acro Level 26+Friday5:50 – 6:50Bri/JaneseGYM$45/Month
Tumbling/Acro Level 37+Wednesday10:50 – 11:50LibertyGYM$45/Month
Tumbling/Acro Level 37+Thursday8:00 – 9:00BrandyGYM$45/Month
Tumbling/Acro Level 48+Wednesday10:50 – 11:50LibertyGYM$45/Month
Tumbling/Acro Level 48+Thursday8:00 – 9:00BrandyGYM$45/Month

Tumbling/Acro 1 In this class students will learn forward roll variations, backward rolls, L handstands, basic lunge to lunge cartwheels, hurdles, bridge (head off the ground). 

Tumbling/Acro 2 To enroll:  Students must demonstrate mastery of Level 1 skills.  Instructors will let you know when your student is ready to move up.  Level 2 students will learn beginner cartwheel variations, handstand variations, bridge variations, roundoffs, front and back limbers, backbend from standing, backbend kickovers, front and back walkovers with spot, back handspring with spot.

Tumbling/Acro 3 To enroll:  Students must demonstrate mastery of Level 2 skills.  Instructors will let you know when your child is ready to move up.  Level 3 students will learn front and back walkovers unassisted, front and back walkover variations, valdez, front and back handsprings unassisted, roundoff back handspring, aerials with spot, head springs.
 Tumbling/Acro 4 To enroll:  Students must demonstrate mastery of Level 3 skills.  Instructors will let you know when your child is ready to move up.  Level 4 students will learn intermediate cartwheel and handstand variations, tinsicas, series back handsprings, back tucks, punch fronts, side aerials, front aerials.
  • *Please wear dance attire or athletic clothing (form fitting and stretchable).

Class Ages Day Time Teacher Location Cost
Kinder/Jr Combo 5-6 Monday 2:00 – 3:00 Bri MDS $45/Month
Kinder Combo 5-6 Tuesday 1:00 – 1:45 Bri MDS $40/Month
Jr Combo 6-8 Monday 2:00 – 3:00 Bri MDS $45/Month
Jr Combo 6-8 Wednesday 1:00 – 2:00 Rylie MDS $45/Month
Tumbling/Acro 1 5+ Monday 1:30 – 2:30 Brynli MDS $45/Month
Tumbling/Acro 1 5+ Thursday 12:15 – 1:15 Bri MDS $45/Month
Tumbling Acro 2-4 6+ Wednesday 10:50 – 11:50 Liberty GYM $45/Month
Jr/Sr Cheer 6-11 Wednesday 9:45 – 10:45 Liberty GYM $45/Month

Motions is excited to provide a variety of classes during the day for Homeschooling families in the Treasure Valley. 

For class descriptions please reference the classes in the regular schedule or in the registration section of the Parent Portal.

  • * Christmas recital fees are due with registration. Spring Recital fees will be due with January’s Tuition.​

Enjoy beginning and intermediate drop-in adult dance classes taught by members of Explore Dance Company. Whether you are a seasoned dancer or new to dance, we would love to have you join us! Classes meet weekly and each month features a different genre of dance so you can experience a variety of movement styles. Come have fun with us!

More Info

All specialty camps Register through Parks and Rec

Register Here

Dance Camps

Class Ages Day Dates Time Teacher Location Cost
Motions Medley 4-7 Saturday September 9, 16, 23, 30 10:00 – 11:00 Motions Staff MDS $45.00
Halloween Camp
Dazzle & Dance		 4-6 Saturday October 21 10:00 – 11:00 Janese MDS $15.00
Thanksgiving Camp
Dazzle & Dance		 4-6 Saturday November 18 10:00 – 11:00 Alicia MDS $15.00
Christmas Camp
Dazzle & Dance		 4-6 Saturday December 16 10:00 – 11:00 Alicia MDS $15.00
Medley
Over the course of this class, students will receive introductory instruction in ballet, cheerleading, hip-hop, jazz, lyrical, and tumbling/acro. Discovering different styles will help students find the ones that best suits their personality and will help them decide what classes to take for summer or fall!
Dazzle and Dance
Come dance with us dressed up as your favorite princess, mermaid or unicorn! Mix and match these camps for the perfect introduction to ballet and creative movement for your littlest dancers. Creativity is encouraged as students learn proper technique and vocabulary through a specially designed curriculum that is taught to a variety of fun, age specific music and activities
  • *Students need to wear dance attire, and have their hair pulled out of their eyes.

Tumbling Skills Camp

ClassAgesDayDatesTimeTeacherLocationCost
Beginning Cartwheels5+SaturdaySept. 1611:30 – 12:00JaneseGYM$12.00
Beginning Backbends5+SaturdaySept. 1612:05 – 12:35JaneseGYM$12.00
Cartwheels5+SaturdaySept. 1612:40 – 1:10JaneseGYM$12.00
Backbends5+SaturdaySept. 161:15 – 1:45JaneseGYM$12.00
Beginning Cartwheels5+SaturdayOct 2111:30 – 12:00JaneseGYM$12.00
Beginning Backbends5+SaturdayOct 2112:05 – 12:35JaneseGYM$12.00
Cartwheels5+SaturdayOct 2112:40 – 1:10JaneseGYM$12.00
Backbends5+SaturdayOct 211:15 – 1:45JaneseGYM$12.00
Beginning Cartwheels
This class is for kids who have never done, or are just learning to do cartwheels but cannot yet land it.
Beginning Backbends
This class will teach students how to properly push up into a backbend from laying on the ground, and will also focus on strengthening our backbends and increasing flexibility in students’ backs and shoulders.
Cartwheels
This class is for kids who have a pretty solid closed cartwheel. We will focus on straightening it out and getting more control. We may switch to the other leg, and/or work on one-handed and far-handed cartwheels.
Backbends

This skills class is for students who already have a strong backbend pushing up from the ground. We will be working hard on getting students to a point where they can properly execute their backbend from standing.

  • *Students need to wear gym clothes, and have their hair pulled out of their eyes.

Class Day Time Teacher Location
Starburst Team Wednesday 4:45 – 5:45 Alicia/Janese MDS
Meteorite Team Wednesday 4:45 – 6:15 Hannah/Brandy GYM
Interstallar Wednesday 6:20 – 8:20 Hannah/Brandy GYM
Lunar Eclipse Monday 3:30 – 7:30 Brynli/Lo GYM
Choreography Schedule  Time  Teacher
Jazz B 3:30-4:15 Lo
Lyrical 4:20-5:05 Bryn/Rylie
Hip Hop 5:10-5:55 Bryn
Jazz A 6:00 – 6:45 Bryn
Contemporary 6:45 – 7:30 Nickie
Supernova Tuesday 5:30 – 9:30 Liberty/MaKaylae
Choreography Schedule Time Teacher
Contemporary B 5:30 – 6:10 Liberty
Jazz B 6:10 – 6:50 Liberty
Hip Hop 6:50 – 7:30 MaKaylae
Lyrical 7:30 – 8:10 MaKayale
Jazz A 8:10 – 8:50 MaKayale
Contemporary A 8:50 – 9:30 Hannah

These classes for students who participants in tryouts and were placed on a team

  • *Students need to wear dance attire, have their hair pulled out of their eyes, and will need ballet shoes.