Grace. Expression. Belonging.
Welcome to Candice Meryl Dance Studio in Berkeley Springs, West Virginia—where passion meets precision. We offer a supportive space for dancers of all ages to grow in skill, confidence, and creativity. Join our community and discover the joy and transformative power of dance.
Our dance programs
Creative Movement
This playful class introduces our youngest dancers to movement through imagination, music, and fun! Dancers explore basic motor skills, rhythm, and spatial awareness using props, stories, and creative play. The focus is on building confidence, listening skills, and a love of movement in a nurturing, age-appropriate environment. Ages 3-4
Performance Lyrical
Performance Lyrical combines ballet and jazz techniques with expressive movement to tell a story through dance. Students will develop strength, flexibility, balance, and emotional artistry while learning choreography that emphasizes musical interpretation, fluid movement, and performance quality. This class focuses on building confidence, stage presence, and teamwork as dancers prepare for studio performances and showcases throughout the season.
Pre-Ballet, Ballet 1 & 2
Pre-Ballet introduces young dancers to the foundations of classical ballet in a fun, structured, and nurturing environment. Students learn basic positions, coordination, musicality, and classroom etiquette while building strength, balance, and confidence.
Ballet 1 builds on foundational technique with a focus on proper posture, alignment, terminology, and basic barre and center work. Dancers develop strength, flexibility, coordination, and discipline while learning correct classical form in a supportive, encouraging setting.
Ballet 2 advances technical development with more complex combinations, increased strength and flexibility training, and refined ballet vocabulary. Students focus on control, precision, artistry, and musicality while preparing for more advanced levels of classical training.
Pre Tap, Tap 1 & 2
Pre-Tap introduces young dancers to rhythm and sound through fun, age-appropriate movement. Students learn basic tap steps, coordination, and musical awareness while developing listening skills and confidence in an encouraging environment.
Tap 1 focuses on foundational tap technique and terminology. Dancers learn basic steps and simple combinations that build rhythm, timing, coordination, and clarity of sound.
Tap 2 advances tap skills with more detailed footwork, faster tempos, and longer combinations. Students work on precision, musicality, and performance quality while developing stronger rhythm and control.
Performance Jazz
Performance Jazz is designed for dancers who are ready to take their jazz training to the next level through performance-focused instruction. Students will refine jazz technique, including alignment, flexibility, strength, turns, leaps, and advanced jazz vocabulary, while learning dynamic choreography that emphasizes musicality, expression, stage presence, and teamwork. This class prepares dancers for studio performances and showcases, building confidence and artistry in a supportive environment.
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Location
Berkeley Springs, West Virginia
United States