2025 Summer Series - ENROLL TODAY!
Summer is just around the corner and we are thrilled to announce our most extensive offering of dance camps, classes and workshops!
SUMMER CAMPS - Our summer series kicks off the week of June 16th with 8 themed weeks of dance camps guaranteed to keep our campers active & engaged. Camp is offered for ages 5 - 12 years old and is available for full days or half days (morning or afternoon). Campers will be divided by age to ensure focused and appropriate content. Learn more about our summer camps below!
SUMMER CLASSES & WORKSHOPS - Classes and workshops start the week of June 23rd. To ensure we meet every dancer's need, we're offering classes for students new to dance, looking to add a new style of dance next season or looking for a jump start to the next level. We will continue our "add to the cart" scheduling where classes are individually offered with no commitment beyond what's in your cart! It's ideal for busy families and doesn't lock you into weeks of classes that aren't convenient for you!
We'll continue our popular Adult Ballet classes this summer as well as add Adult Hip Hop to the schedule!
To meet the need of our more experienced dancers, we're offering our popular workshop series this summer. We understand that our dancers have very focused desires - to turn better, to be more flexible, etc. There isn't a need to hole our dancers into classes covering technique already familiar to them. We'd rather offer more of a "training" environment so that our dancers can achieve their goals! Learn about our classes and workshops below.
2024-2025 Dance Season
Enrollment for our 2024-2025 season is currently closed! Enrollment in for our Summer Camp, Classes & Workshop is now OPEN!
Gilliam Dance Project offers classes in ballet/lyrical, pointe, jazz, tap, and hip hop for ages 3 and older. Our season begins in September and ends with our recital in June. Dancers attend classes on a weekly basis and tuition is paid monthly.
Our goal is to create an atmosphere where all students "feel at home" while simultaneously receiving a first-rate dance education right here in Smyrna, Delaware. We believe all students deserve dedicated and passionate dance instruction designed to discover, nurture, and enhance their individual dance artistry. We are constantly seeking new ways to reach all of our students, exploring new techniques and approaches. We utilize additional tools and equipment to aid in teaching to ensure our dancers grasp concepts and are as successful as possible.
Below is our current class schedule followed by class descriptions. Visit our PRICES page for tuition rates! Don't forget to check out our required DANCE ATTIRE to ensure your dancer is prepared for class!
2024-2025 Class Descriptions
Enrollment for our 2024-2025 season is currently closed! Enrollment in for our Summer Camp, Classes & Workshop is now OPEN!
Intro to Dance (Ballet)
Designed to introduce your little one to ballet and creative movement. This class is a 2-year program for ages 3-4 years. Dancers will wear solid color leotards, pink tights, and leather ballet shoes. Hair should be pulled back from dancer's face. (45 mins)
Intro to Dance (Ballet & Tap Combo)
Building on the basics taught in Intro to Dance or new to dance exploration, this class is designed to broaden exposure to different dance styles. This 2-year program is ideal for children (4-5 years old) with some experience with a directed group activity. Solid color leotards, pink tights, leather ballet shoes, and black patent tap shoes are required. Hair should be pulled back from dancer's face. (60 mins)
Beginner Hip Hop
For our younger students wanting a relaxed environment of freestyle dancing. Dancers will learn the basics of hip hop dance. For dancers ages 5-7 years old. (30 mins)
Beginner Ballet/Lyrical
Our next step for 6-10-year-old dancers graduating from the Intro to Dance program or those new to dance. This class begins to build on the ballet foundation while incorporating more fluid, lyrical movements. Ballet barre work and combinations will be utilized for warm-ups and technique emphasis while expanding to lyrical-styled center and floor combinations. Solid color leotards, convertible pink tights, and canvas ballet shoes are required. Hair should be pulled back from dancer's face. (60 mins)
Beginner Jazz/Tap
Ideal for 6-10-year-old dancers interested in the more rhythmic movements of the jazz and tap dance styles. Dancers will be exposed to more tap footwork and jazz turns and leaps. Solid color leotards, convertible tan tights, slip-on jazz shoes, and patent tap shoes are required. Hair should be pulled back from dancer's face. (60 mins)
Intermediate Ballet/Lyrical IA, IB & II
For dancers with some dance experience in ballet or lyrical. Ballet barre work and combinations will be utilized for warm-ups and technique emphasis. Dancers will continue to build on their lyrical technique with more complex turns, leaps, and floor work. Students will also begin partner work. Dance attire should allow free movement. Canvas lyrical shoes are required and hair should be pulled back from dancer's face. Typical age range for Level IA & IB is 6-12 years old, while Level II can be from 8-14 years old. Skill and ability ultimately determines level. Teacher placement is required. (IA & IB 60 mins, II 75 mins)
Intermediate Jazz IA & IB
Ideal for 6-12-year-old dancers interested in the more rhythmic movements of the jazz dance style and more advanced than the beginner level. Dancers will be exposed to more tap footwork and jazz turns and leaps. Solid color leotards, convertible tan tights and slip-on jazz shoes, Hair should be pulled back from dancer's face. Teacher placement is required. (45 mins)
Intermediate Jazz II
For dancers with previous exposure to jazz dance technique. Dancers will progress into more advanced combinations, turns, and leaps. Dance attire should allow free movement. Canvas lyrical shoes (to be used for jazz) are required and hair should be pulled back from dancer's face. Teacher placement is required. (60 mins)
Intermediate IA, IB & II Tap
Offered to students with at least a beginner's level tap experience (IA and IB) and 3 years of experience in tap (II). This class includes center- and across-the-floor warm-up and combinations with increasing difficulty. Dancers can choose their attire, lace up tap shoes and hair should be pulled back from dancer's face. Teacher placement is required. (45 mins)
Intermediate I & II Hip Hop
Freestyle dance for experienced or new dancers ages 6-10 (Intermediate I) 10-14 (Intermediate II) years old. Dancers can choose their attire, black tennis shoes and hair should be pulled back from dancer's face. (45 mins)
Advanced Tap
Offered to students with at least 3 years of experience in tap. This class includes center- and across-the-floor warm-up and combinations with increasing difficulty. Toe work is also integrated for advanced tappers. Dancers can choose their attire, black lace up tap shoes and hair should be pulled back from dancer's face. Teacher placement is required. (30 mins)
Advanced Ballet/Lyrical
Advanced technique in ballet, lyrical, and contemporary styles of dance. Ballet barre work and combinations will be utilized for warm-ups and technique emphasis. Dancers will continue to build on their lyrical and contemporary technique with more complex turns, leaps, partner, and floor work while exploring a variety of emotions. Dance attire should allow free movement. Canvas lyrical shoes are required and hair should be pulled back from dancer's face. Teacher placement is required. (75 mins)
Pre Pointe & Pointe
For intermediate and advanced ballet dancers with multiple years experience in ballet. Class will focus on ankle development and strength in preparation for pointe shoes. Fundamental ballet technique is required. Ages 10 and up. Teacher placement is required. (60 mins)
Advanced Jazz
For advanced jazz dancers with multiple years of experience in fast-paced classes. Will continue to build on complex turn and leap sequences. Dance attire should allow free movement. Canvas lyrical shoes (to be used for jazz) are required and hair should be pulled back from dancer's face. Teacher placement is required. (60 mins)
Advanced Hip Hop
Freestyle dance for experienced or new dancers ages 14 years and up. Dancers can choose their attire and hair should be pulled back from dancer's face (45 mins)
Adult Ballet
Designed for all skill levels, focusing on a fundamentals and general body movement & stretching. Attire should allow for free body movement. Ballet shoes are required. (60 mins)
Adult Tap
Designed for all skill levels! If you've ever wanted to learn how to tap dance - this class if for you! Tap shoes are required. (45 mins)
Adult Hip Hop (Workshop)
Freestyle dance for all levels of experience. Dancers should have shoes they can dedicate to dance. (45 mins)