River Oaks Dance & the Prestigious ABT Exams Did you know? River Oaks Dance is the only school in Texas that presents students for the prestigious American Ballet Theatre National Training Curriculum Exams. This incredible honor places our dancers within a legacy of excellence, following directly in the footsteps of American Ballet Theatre’s rich tradition. […]

New inclusive dance classes at River Oaks Dance Everyone can Dance is a program that integrates dance, music, and art for neurodivergent and students with disabilities. Our mission is to create an inclusive and fulfilling experience that allows everyone to enjoy the benefits of ballet, such as artistic expression, better posture, coordination, and the development […]

In the world of early childhood dance, the journey to mastering graceful movements begins with a sense of adventure. At River Oaks Dance, we believe in weaving the magic of obstacle courses into our classes to provide young dancers with an immersive and holistic learning experience. Top Five Reasons We Do Obstacle Courses in Early […]

Child developmental psychologists and occupational therapists are seeing the benefits of dance classes for children. At River Oaks Dance, we understand the important job we have and the unique opportunity to capitalize on the naturally occurring cognitive and neural development of young children. We are intentional about planning our classes around exercises that will set […]

Benefits of children going barefoot in dance class Our staff is getting ready to attend our annual Leap N Learn early childhood dance education teacher training and we’re looking forward to a new speaker at the conference this year. Robyn Papworth is the founder of Play Move Improve, is a Pediatric Exercise Physiologist and Masters […]

Little Leapers is all about celebrating the wonder of firsts! Their first dance class . . . their first dance outfit . . . . their first skip or gallop . . . their first dance friends! Our classes create a space for you to bond with your child and create memories that will last […]

What’s the difference and how do I know what’s right for my child? Have you noticed that your child’s school offers an after school activity in just about everything? From Tae Kwan Do to hula hooping and from chess to ballet, there’s a chance to try an array of activities. While that’s wonderfully convenient and […]

Looking to add fine arts and physical activity to your homeschool curriculum? Ballet classes combine both to give students a well-rounded education and get them moving! We offer morning and afternoon classes to fit your homeschooling schedule—perfect for homeschool co-ops and groups! Check out our schedule to see if there is a class that works […]

Why join a Mommy & Me Class? Whether flying in outer space, going to the circus, playing in the park, dancing like the animals in the zoo, or growing a magical garden, each child will be captivated when they attend a Little Leapers class with River Oaks Dance. Grown-ups will be amazed at how useful each […]

Don’t underestimate the power of a prop Take one look inside our studio in River Oaks and you’ll know we love props. We have a whole wall of shelves dedicated to props to use for each month and movement concept. But it’s not so much about the prop as it is how the teacher uses […]