The Central Valley’s Home for Preprofessional Dance
At In The Spotlight Preprofessional Conservatory, we’ve been shaping passionate dancers in the Central Valley since 2006! Our program is designed for students who dream big—whether it’s dancing in college, performing on professional stages, or simply growing in confidence and skill.
Our conservatory offers the highest level of technical training, guiding dancers on a journey of mastery through practice, patience, and perseverance.
With industry-leading instructors, masterclasses, and intensive training, we provide every dancer with the tools they need to develop technical excellence and authentic artistry. Because at In The Spotlight, we believe in “Training Over Trophies!”
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Raised Cushioned Marley Floors
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Full-Length Mirrors & Adjustable Barres
Technique thrives on precision. Wall to wall mirrors provide uninterrupted sightlines so dancers can fine tune placement in real time, and height adjustable barres ensure proper alignment from petite beginners to seasoned seniors.
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Lobby Views & Sunlit Spaces
Our spacious studios are filled with natural light and designed with intention, generous in size to allow dancers the freedom to fully execute their training. Oversized viewing windows connect families to the process, while our modern lobby offers a comfortable place to observe and relax.
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Excellence in Every Elevé
Intro to Ballet
- Ages 7+ Years
Ballet
- Ages 7+ Years
Our ballet classes consist of a structured progression of exercises at barre, center, and across the floor designed to build strength, flexibility, and technique. Our classes have a strong focus on proper posture, body alignment, and the teaching of correct ballet terminology. We are proud to support students’ education in the development of body awareness, musicality, performance quality, and the rich history of classical ballet.
Jazz
- Ages 7+ Years
Our jazz classes consist of a warm-up that includes stretching and exercises to build strength and flexibility, center and across the floor progressions that develop fundamental jazz technique in skills such as turns, leaps, kicks, extensions, and isolations. Our classes have a strong focus on clean lines and proper execution. We are proud to support students’ education in the development of body awareness, learning to move with precision, musicality, and the different styles of jazz (classic, commercial, Broadway, etc).
Tap
- Ages 7+ Years
Our tap classes consist of a structured progression of exercises taught in center and across the floor designed to develop rhythm, musicality, and coordination through percussive footwork. Our classes have a strong focus on proper technique, clear sound production, and musical phrasing. We are proud to support students’ education in the development of individual style, body awareness, and improvisation.
Contemporary
- Ages 7+ Years
Our contemporary classes consist of a warm-up that includes stretching and exercises to build strength and flexibility, across the floor and center progressions designed to develop proper technique based in ballet, modern, and jazz. Our classes have a strong focus on clean lines, grounded movements, floor work, and improvisation. We are proud to support students’ education in the development of their creativity, expression, musicality, and personal interpretation.
Hip Hop
- Ages 7+ Years
Our Hip Hop classes consist of a warm up that includes stretching and exercises to build strength and flexibility, across the floor and center work designed to develop coordination, musicality, and confidence. Our classes have a strong focus on learning choreography, freestyle movement, and body isolations. We are proud to support students’ education in the development of their creativity, expression, performance quality, and body awareness.
Folklorico
- Ages 7+ Years
Our folklorico classes consist of fundamental steps, intricate footwork (zapateados), as well as graceful skirt and arm movements. Our classes have a strong focus on body alignment, weight shifting, and controlled arm and leg movements. We are proud to support students’ education in the development and understanding of the regional variations and symbolism within Mexican folklorico and its rich culture.
Strength & Stretch
- Ages 7+ Years
Our Strength and Stretch classes consist of exercises to build strength and flexibility in equal parts utilizing resistance bands, mats, yoga balls, and other equipment. Our classes have a strong focus on proper posture and body alignment. We are proud to support students’ education in the development of healthy and strong bodies that are in peak condition for any and all genres of dance they choose to pursue.
Program FAQ’s
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There are many quality options in the Central Valley for children’s activities, but none compare to the quality programs you’ll find with us. We truly believe that each family who walks through our doors becomes a part of our family. Each instructor and employee alike are committed to providing you and your child with proud and impactful moments each week. Kids are our thing, but parents are too!
If you are almost ready to become a part of our family here at America’s Kids In Motion, check out our New Family Guide with lots of great information.
Even with our 1200+ weekly classes, we’ve found plenty of time to offer things like Clinics, Dance Recitals, and annual visits from the jolly man himself, Santa! View our calendar HERE.
We realize we have a lot to offer! Please read our Frequently Asked Questions and feel free to reach out if you have any additional questions that are unanswered.
The Spotlight Starts Within
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Who they become matters most.
