
Applications accepted through September 8.
Join NexGen YDP (Youth Dance Project) this fall and reach for the sky as part of our multidisciplinary approach to dance learning. Our 12-week session of weekly classes offer young dancers a deep dive into quality dance and wellness training for all abilities. Whether your child has always wanted to take dance lessons or is ready to polish developing skills, Threads Dance Nexus is the place to grow in confidence and diverse movement ability.
NexGen/YDP uses a holistic approach to training future dance artists. The program enables youth to enhance technical skills, explore creativity and manage stress and trauma in a safe, supportive environment. Students will receive 2.5-3.5 hours of weekly high–level training and education from professionals in dance and health care in the areas of ballet technique, modern technique, embodied movement therapy, and nutrition.


Tuesdays, 4:30 – 7:00 p.m.
Sep 18 – Dec 9, 2023
Beginning/Advanced-Beginning
(for youth ages 8-12, 0-3 years formal experience)
Modern: 4:30-5:30 p.m.
Ballet: 5:30-6:30 p.m.
Nutrition / Embodied Movement Exploration: 6:30-7:00 p.m.
Cost: $420.*
Wednesdays, 4:00 – 7:30 p.m.
Sep 18 – Dec 16, 2023
Intermediate/Advanced
(for youth ages 13-17, 4+ years formal experience)
Ballet: 4:00-5:30 p.m.
Modern: 5:30-7:00 p.m.
Nutrition / Embodied Movement Exploration: 7:00-7:30 p.m.
Cost: $450.*
*Need-based scholarships available through registration.
Applications accepted through September 8.
Frequently Asked Questions
What do I have to wear to class?
These can be reasonably purchased online at Discount Dance (https://www.discountdance.com/search/black-leotard) or another online store, as well as local stores such ad Step n’ Stretch or Grand Jete.
What will I learn in the nutrition workshops?
What is embodied movement exploration?
For additional questions, email Angela at aericson@threadsdance.org.