Baby Ballet for ages 2-3

Baby Ballet at Salsa with Silvia is a joyful introduction to dance designed for our youngest dancers. They explore creative movement, imaginative play, music, and basic ballet steps in a safe, supportive environment. Toddlers learn through twirling, skipping, leaping, stretching, and simple poses while developing coordination, balance, rhythm, body awareness, confidence, and early social skills through fun props, songs, stories, and games—no pressure, just pure enjoyment and self-expression! Caregivers are asked to join in for extra bonding and comfort.

Recommended class attire: Ballet leotard, tights and ballet shoes for girls and stretchy pants, t-shirt and ballet slippers for boys.

Saturdays: 9:00am to 9:40am

Baby Stories In Motion (in Spanish) Ages 6 mo. to 4 yrs.

Stories in Motion at Salsa With Silvia is a magical, bilingual (in Spanish) creative dance, singing, and games experience where little ones embark on enchanting adventures through storytelling, music, gentle movements, and imaginative play in a fun, safe environment. Caregivers join in to bond and support as children explore rolling, crawling, swaying, bouncing, reaching, and simple expressive gestures inspired by fun stories, songs, props, scarves, puppets, and rhythmic games—fostering early motor skills, coordination, sensory awareness, rhythm recognition, emotional expression, social interaction, and a joyful love for movement! ¡Perfecto para bebés y niños pequeños, esta clase enciende la creatividad y el desarrollo a través de cuentos en movimiento, movimiento creativo para bebés, danza infantil en español, clases de movimiento para 0-4 años, baby dance con historias y diversión de danza en la primera infancia, todo en un espacio seguro y estimulante! ¡Únete hoy y deja que tu peque baile sus primeras historias!

Recommended class attire: Just comfy clothes and shoes that allow unrestricted movement.

Thursdays: 10am to 10:40am

Creative Movement For Tots

Creative Movement For Tots at Salsa with Silvia is a joyful, exploratory dance class perfect for curious tots ages 2-4. Our little dancers dive into free-flowing movement, imaginative play, music, and sensory fun in a safe, welcoming space. Through colorful scarves, soft props, bubbles, songs, stories, animal walks, and creative games, children build gross and fine motor skills, coordination, balance, rhythm awareness, spatial understanding, emotional expression, confidence, and social connections—all while discovering the pure joy of moving their bodies freely with no strict structure or pressure, just endless giggles and discovery! Caregivers are not allowed during class. This class participates in our recital production at the end of the semester where dancers showcase what they’ve learned on a beautifully decorated stage.

Class attire: Ballet leotard, tights and ballet shoes for girls and stretchy pants, t-shirt and ballet slippers for boys.

Ballet & Creative Movement

Ballet & Creative Movement at Salsa with Silvia is an exciting, semester-long dance class for independent little dancers ages 3-4 (no caregivers in the studio!), blending the grace of introductory ballet with the freedom of creative movement in a structured yet playful environment. Children learn basic ballet positions, simple steps like plié, tendu, and relevé, along with fun across-the-floor exercises, while exploring imaginative themes, free dance, props, and music to spark creativity, self-expression, coordination, balance, strength, rhythm, focus, and confidence—all in a supportive group setting that encourages listening skills and classroom independence. This progressive class builds foundational dance technique and a true love for movement over the full semester, making it the perfect preschool ballet, introductory ballet for 3-4 year olds, creative ballet class, kids ballet and movement, early ballet training, or independent toddler dance experience in a safe, nurturing space. This class participates in our recital production at the end of the semester where dancers showcase what they’ve learned on a beautifully decorated stage.

Class attire: Ballet leotard, tights and ballet shoes for girls and stretchy pants, t-shirt and ballet slippers for boys.

Petite Ballet

Petite Ballet at Salsa with Silvia is a charming, semester-long introductory ballet class crafted for independent young dancers ages 3-4, where little ones step into the enchanting world of ballet without caregivers present, building confidence and focus in a structured yet nurturing studio setting. Over the course of the semester, children learn foundational ballet techniques—including basic positions, pliés, tendus, dégagés, simple relevés, jumps, turns, and graceful port de bras—while incorporating props like ribbons and scarves, and imaginative games to enhance coordination, balance, rhythm, flexibility, posture, body awareness, listening skills, and group interaction. This class participates in our recital production at the end of the semester where dancers showcase what they’ve learned on a beautifully decorated stage.

Class attire: Ballet leotard, tights and ballet shoes for girls and stretchy pants, t-shirt and ballet slippers for boys.

Ballet Foundations Level I

Our Ballet Foundation Level I is the perfect introductory ballet class for young dancers ages 5-7 with no prior experience required. Children build essential ballet fundamentals—including basic positions, posture, coordination, grace, and musicality—while learning a complete, age-appropriate choreography to showcase their progress. The semester ends with a grand recital production, where our dancers shine on stage, gaining confidence and love for dance. Ideal for beginners in Washington DC and Bethesda, our expert instructors create a supportive space that fosters creativity, discipline, and proper technique from the very start.

Class attire: Ballet leotard, tights and ballet shoes for girls and stretchy pants, t-shirt and ballet slippers for boys.

Jazz & Hip Hop

Our Jazz & Hip Hop class is an exciting, high-energy introduction to dance for kids ages 5-7 with no prior experience needed. Young dancers dive into the fun fundamentals of both styles—learning groovy isolations, sharp jazz turns and leaps, rhythmic hip hop grooves, basic footwork, and expressive movements—all set to upbeat, age-appropriate music that sparks creativity and confidence. Throughout the semester, children build coordination, strength, musicality, and personal style while mastering a dynamic, kid-friendly choreography to perform proudly at our end-of-semester recital. In a supportive and playful atmosphere, our skilled instructors encourage individuality, teamwork, and joy in movement, making it the ideal class for energetic beginners in Washington DC and Bethesda.

Class attire: Ballet leotard, tights and ballet shoes for girls and stretchy pants, t-shirt and ballet slippers for boys.

Ballet & Modern

Our Ballet & Modern class is an engaging and balanced introduction to two foundational dance styles for children ages 7-10, requiring a full semester commitment to build skills progressively. Young dancers explore the grace, discipline, and precise technique of classical ballet, including center combinations, posture, turns, and leaps—while discovering the expressive freedom, fluidity, and creativity of modern dance through floorwork, contractions, release, weight shifts, and imaginative movement exploration. Set to inspiring, age-appropriate music, students develop strength, flexibility, coordination, musicality, and artistic expression as they master a captivating, story-driven choreography to perform confidently at our spectacular grand recital at the end of the semester. Our experienced instructors encourage technical growth, self-confidence, teamwork, and a deeper passion for dance. Perfect for emerging dancers in Washington DC and Bethesda, this dance class offers the best of structured elegance and innovative freedom.

Class attire: Ballet leotard, tights and ballet shoes for girls and stretchy pants, t-shirt and ballet slippers for boys.

Tap & Jazz

Our Tap & Jazz class at Salsa With Silvia Dance Studio is a fun, high-energy dance program designed for students who want to explore movement, rhythm, and creativity. This beginner-friendly kids tap and jazz dance class helps young dancers build coordination, musicality, confidence, and performance skills while learning age-appropriate tap and jazz techniques in a supportive and encouraging environment. Throughout the semester, students learn an exciting tap and jazz choreography that they proudly perform on stage at our grand end-of-semester dance recital, giving families a chance to see their progress shine. Perfect for parents searching for kids dance classes in DC or children’s dance classes in Bethesda, our Tap & Jazz class blends structure, creativity, and fun while fostering a lifelong love of dance.

Class attire: Fitted leggings and t-shirt, ballet shoes & tap shoes.

Ballet Foundations Level II

Ballet Foundations Level II at Salsa With Silvia Dance Studio is a structured and inspiring ballet class for children who are ready to continue building their ballet skills in a supportive, professional environment. Designed for students with some prior ballet experience, this advanced beginner kids ballet class focuses on proper ballet technique, posture, alignment, flexibility, balance, and musicality, while encouraging confidence and artistry. Dancers learn foundational barre and center work, as well as graceful ballet choreography that they perform at our grand end-of-semester dance recital. Ideal for families searching for ballet classes for kids in DC, children’s ballet classes in Bethesda, Ballet Foundations II helps young dancers strengthen their technique, discipline, and love for classical dance while preparing them for continued growth.

Class attire: Ballet leotard, tights and ballet shoes for girls and stretchy pants, t-shirt and ballet slippers for boys.

Latin Dance

Our Latin Dance class for ages 8–14 at Salsa With Silvia Dance Studio is a dynamic and confidence-building program for kids and teens who want to explore exciting Latin dance styles in a fun and supportive environment. This high-energy kids Latin dance class introduces age-appropriate techniques and rhythms from popular styles such as salsa, bachata, and merengue, helping students develop coordination, musicality, cultural awareness, and performance skills. Open to dancers of varying experience levels, students learn a vibrant Latin dance choreography throughout the semester that they proudly perform at our grand end-of-semester dance recital. This class inspires self-expression, teamwork, and a lifelong love of dance through movement and music.

Class attire: Fitted leggings and t-shirt, ballet shoes.

Hip Hop Choreography

Our Hip Hop Choreography class at Salsa With Silvia Dance Studio is an energetic and empowering dance experience for kids and teens in the DMV who want to move, groove, and build confidence through dance. This fun and engaging hip hop dance class for kids is open to dancers of all experience levels and focuses on learning age-appropriate hip hop foundations, grooves, musicality, and freestyle skills while emphasizing teamwork and self-expression. Throughout the semester, students learn a high-energy hip hop choreography set to popular, kid-friendly music, which they perform on stage at our grand end-of-semester dance recital. Ideal for families searching for hip hop classes for kids in the DMV, this class helps young dancers develop rhythm, confidence, and stage presence in a positive and supportive environment.