Hixon Dance offers a different approach to dance education in central Ohio. Located in the Clintonville neighborhood of Columbus, our program emphasizes collaboration, creativity, and community. We accept everyone into a friendly and fun environment where children can realize their physical and creative potential!
We are all about collaboration, not competition. Progress over perfection. Diversity, not conformity. We don't just teach dance, we teach artistry at all levels. In a nurturing environment, we encourage students to be curious and creative.
Whether embodying dinosaurs, building your own dances, or making personal discoveries through movement, we invite you and your family to become part of our community of movers.
We can’t wait to meet you and have you join the Hixon Dance family! Come experience dance with us, become creative problem-solvers, and cultivate your imaginations.
2025 SUMMER CLASSES
Join us for 6 weeks of dance-filled fun this Summer! Choose one of our 3 week sessions, or register for both to do a total of 6 weeks of dancing!
Choose the session that best fits your schedule:
Session One: June 23 - July 12 | Session Two: July 14 - Aug 2
Little Movers (age 2)
Toddlers will love exploring movement, music, and imagination! A variety of stories, props, and rhythm instruments add to the playful learning. This class will help your child with socialization, emotional and physical growth, and learning how to participate in a structured classroom. It is a fun and enriching experience for little ones!
Super Movers (ages 3-4)
Preschoolers will love using their bodies, minds, and imaginations in this introduction to dance! Through stories and imaginative games, students will transform into animals, super heroes, or dinosaurs as they explore the fundamentals of dance and music. Students will begin learning how to communicate their creative ideas through movement while building their coordination and gross and fine motor skills. Super Movers is the perfect introduction for the future study of any dance techniques.
Summer Modern 1 (ages 5-6)
Young dancers will explore their creativity and express themselves in this fun creative movement class! With a basis in foundational modern dance concepts, dancers will discover how to use their bodies to create different sizes and shapes while exploring changes in direction, level, speed, and energy. Using props, stories, and imaginative games, dancers will also learn to express their ideas, cooperate with friends to create simple dances, and build self-confidence.
Summer Ballet 1 (ages 5-6)
Young dancers will explore basic ballet and dance concepts in this fun class!! This is a creative movement class with an introduction to ballet concepts. Dancers will learn about patterns, rhythms, speeds, and shapes. With the help of stories, props, and imaginative games, dancers
will learn to express themselves through movement, cooperate with friends to create simple dances, and build self-confidence.
Summer Jazz 1 & 2 (ages 6-9)
Dancers will be introduced to Jazz dance, a style born out of African dance, American tap dance, Black American social dances, and vaudeville theatre traditions. Often performed to popular music, dancers will learn basic steps through high energy combinations, progress to across-the-floor exercises, and use their skills to learn choreography to various music styles. Dancers will begin to explore movement isolations, syncopated rhythms, and precision.
Summer Tap 1 & 2 (ages 6-9)
Dancers will be introduced to Tap dance, a style born out of African dance, Irish and Welsh dance, and Black American social dances. Often performed to popular or jazz music, dancers will learn the foundational building blocks of tap technique by learning basic steps, foot articulation, and weight transfer. This class will also emphasize musicality, rhythm, and syncopation and introduce elements of improvisation or free-style movements. A fun and energetic dance experience that kids will love!
Summer Modern 2 (ages 7-9)
Young dancers will learn the fundamentals of Modern dance technique and choreography. Students will begin with basic dance steps, floorwork, use of weight, and build their technical skill while also using imaginative exploration. Through improvisation games and student-lead explorations, dancers will learn about movement qualities and composition. This class will build teamwork, problem-solving skills, and self-confidence in a fun creative way!
Summer Ballet 2 & 3 (ages 7-12)
Young dancers will be introduced to fundamentals of Ballet technique with an emphasis on expression. Dancers will begin to develop their use of line and shape through simple exercises. During this year students will transition to use of the barre, using more ballet vocabulary and positions. Students will continue to build their gross and fine motor control as they explore ballet!
Summer Modern 3 (ages 10+)
Students in Summer Modern 3 continue to study modern dance technique through experiential anatomy and more complex sequencing of movement, combining floor work, standing, traveling, and partnered exercises. Students explore integrating spinal articulation to various actions, moving between balance and falling, Laban Efforts, group forms, and continue developing their improvisation and composition skills.
2025 SUMMER CAMPS
Children ages 3 through 11 will love the camps at Hixon Dance! Each camp includes a full dance lesson that explores movement and imagination, as well as games, crafts, and fun! Each week has a different theme and will include new activities and new dances. Want even more fun with friends? Join the Lunch Bunch for an additional hour of activities. Registration is open now, so grab your spot today!
Bluey’s Little Explorers (ages 3-4): Monday, July 7th - Thursday, July 10th
Join Bluey and Bingo and dive into a world of imaginative play in this fun-filled camp! Campers will explore foundational dance concepts and steps, playful storytelling, and movement games designed just for them. (Keepy Uppy anyone?) A great place for preschoolers to build coordination, enhance their gross and fine motor abilities, and work on social skills with friends—all in a welcoming, nurturing environment. This magical introduction to dance ensures every little explorer feels safe to learn, grow, and have a blast. Daily crafts included.
Bluey’s Big Adventure Camp (ages 4-6): Monday, July 14th - Friday, July 18th
Get ready for action-packed fun where dance, creativity, and teamwork take center stage! Activate your Dance Mode and join Bluey and Bingo's adventures as you learn new ways to express yourself through creative dance activities while developing confidence, cooperation, and social skills! This camp features a full dance class with plenty of imaginative exploration, snack time, and daily related crafts. Campers will discover how to use their bodies to explore changes in direction, level, speed, and energy.
Night at the Art Museum Camp (ages 4-6): Monday, July 14th - Friday, July 18th
We’re trapped in the art museum! Using sculpture, painting, and visual media for inspiration, we will re-create works of art with our dancing. We will explore basic dance steps, games, crafts, and working with friends to learn about patterns, shapes, qualities, and expressive skills. Get creative exploring how art inspires dance! Dancing and art activities are part of each day.
Minecraft Mini Explorers (ages 4-6): Monday, July 21st - Friday, July 25th
Come explore the exciting world of Minecraft through imaginative movement, colorful crafts, and fun! Campers will learn to recognize shapes and patterns while creating their own blocky movement masterpieces inspired by the game’s iconic landscapes and characters. Children will gain early problem-solving skills, build friendships, and spark their curiosity—all in a safe, supportive environment. This camp features a full dance class with plenty of imaginative exploration, snack time, and daily crafts. Campers will discover how to use their bodies to explore changes in direction, level, speed, and energy.
Minecraft Dance Quest Camp (ages 7-11): Monday, July 28th - Friday, August 1st
Combine the excitement of Minecraft with movement exploration in this fun camp! Dancers will explore many dance styles like Modern, Ballet, Tap, and creative Choreography. Working together in teams, participants will design and build intricate movement “structures,” gather resources, and learn to express themselves in dance tasks that mirror the cooperative spirit of the Minecraft universe. Each day, campers expand their creative problem-solving skills, practice strategic thinking, and discover new ways to move and perform. Team up with your fellow adventurers to choreograph a dance for the end-of-week show! Each day includes a Minecraft craft. The final day of camp features an informal performance that family and friends are invited to see! By the end of camp, they’ll have built a strong foundation in both dance and collaboration, unlocking new levels of confidence in their artistry.
Lunch Bunch (ages 3-6)
Pack a peanut-free lunch and enjoy friendship, stories, and play time after camp. Children will be supervised for this additional period of time after camp ends. (Students must be registered for camp to attend Lunch Bunch.)
We would love to have you join us for our 2025 Summer Classes and/or Camps!
For more information visit https://www.hixondance.com/summer
Contact: manager@hixondance.com or call 380-222-4196
