The Dance Force

08/25/2026

Dance is SO much more than learning steps! It’s a wonderful way to build confidence, encourage teamwork and develop listening skills, all while having fun! Through movement, music and play, children build friendships as well as skills that will benefit them far beyond the dance studio.

⭐️Dance & Play: ages 18-35 months

⭐️Twinkle Toes: age 3

⭐️Mini-Force: age 4-5

Join us for year 24!
Classes begin Sept. 14th

07/12/2026

KALEIDOSCOPE Recitals are now available to view on our website. Dance Families: please check your emails for the passcode and link. Enjoy! 🍿🎥💃

06/30/2026

It’s not too late to join us this summer for one of our Fantastically Fun Themed Dance Weeks!

Wicked For Good: 7/13-7/17
Disney Junior Clubhouse: 7/20-7/24
ZOMBIES Fan Club: 7/20-7/24
Paw Patrol: 7/27 - 7/31
K-Pop Demon Hunters 7/27-7/31

For more information:
https://www.thedanceforce.com/summer-programs/

06/21/2026

That’s a wrap on year 23! 60 routines took the stage yesterday in two Recitals of “KALEIDOSCOPE”. ❤️🧡💛💚💙💜

We couldn’t be more proud of each and every one of our Amazing Dancers! 🌈
BRAVO!!!

Thank you to our many parent backstage volunteers, student and alumni helpers, Norwood HIghschool staff, Billy McCann (on sound and lighting), Norwood Community Media, Liberty Printing Co, Krystie and Barbara (balloons) as well as Beverly, Marsha, Kerri and William who all help make our Recitals a success! We truly couldn’t do it without you!

Please share your Recital photos in the comments below! Let’s see all those incredible dancers posing or in action!

06/19/2026

Are you ready for Kaleidoscope 2026?
We are excited to see all our colorful dancers onstage!

06/12/2026

As our last week of dance classes is wrapping up, we’d like to take a moment to say CONGRATULATIONS to our graduating Seniors: Paige Ash & Caroline James!!!

⭐️Paige has danced with The Dance Force for 13 years and will be headed to Trinity College in the fall to study History and/or Psychology.

⭐️ Caroline has danced with The Dance Force for 8 years. She is off to Boston College and plans to major in Education with a minor in Dance.

We are beyond proud of these two amazing young ladies and can’t wait to see what the future holds for them! We will miss both of you dearly next year! ❤️ ❤️

05/12/2026

WOW!!! Two Incredible back to back weekends at Sheer Elite & Turn It Up.
“Proud” does not even begin to explain how we feel about these phenomenal dancers! They have worked so hard this year and have grown so much and have really  exemplified what Teamwork means!

“THE CHAIN” (group modern)
Sheer Elite:
Emerald Award. 1st PLACE overall
⭐️Choreography Award for Miss Brenda

Turn it Up:
High Platinum Award. 1st Place in category (modern) and 1st PLACE overall in level.
⭐️Special Award for: “Vibrant Visuals”

“FABULOUS” (group jazz funk)
Sheer Elite:
Titanium Award. 2nd PLACE overall
⭐️Special Award for “Totally Fab”

Turn It Up:
High Platinum Award. 1st place in category (Jazz funk) and 2nd PLACE overall in level

“DANCING FLAMES” (group jazz)
Sheer Elite:
Titanium Award. 3rd PLACE overall

Turn it Up:
Platinum Award. 1st place in category (Jazz) and 3rd PLACE Overall in level.

Bravo to our duet and solo dancers who 7 of the 8 dancers have NEVER competed a solo or duet until this season! Talk about a great first season!

TEEN DUET:
Rachel & Sienna “Strut”
Sheer Elite: Titanium Award.
1st PLACE Overall Duo/Trio!
Turn It Up: Platinum Award

TEEN SOLOS:
Melanie “Chaotic”
Sheer Elite: Titanium Award
Turn It Up: Platinum Award
1st place in category (contemporary)
3rd PLACE Overall in level

Danielle “Fire Meets Fate”
Sheer Elite: Titanium Award
3rd PLACE Overall
Turn It Up: Platinum Award
1st in category (Open)
2nd PLACE Overall in level

Maeve: “Climbing Up The Walls”
Sheer Elite: Titanium Award
2nd PLACE Overall
Turn It Up: High Platinum Award
1st in category (modern)
1st PLACE Overall in level
⭐️Special Award for “Dynamite Dynamics”
1st PLACE Highest Score of event in level!!!

SENIOR SOLOS:
Caroline: “Unsteady”
Sheer Elite: Titanium Award
1st PLACE Overall
Turn It Up: Platinum Award
1st in category (lyrical)
3rd PLACE Overall in level

Lia: “Rule The World”
Sheer Elite: Titanium Award
2nd PLACE Overall
Turn It Up: Platinum Award
1st in category (contemporary)
2nd PLACE Overall in level

Paige: “Living Dead Girl”
Sheer Elite: Titanium Award
3rd PLACE Overall
Turn It Up: Platinum Award
1st place in category (Open)
1st PLACE Overall in level
1st Runner Up Highest Score of event in level!!!

These 10 dancers crushed it this season and we can’t wait to see what the future holds for each of them! Bring on RECITAL 2026: “Kaleidoscope”

04/13/2026

Bravo to our Competition Team on a job well done at their first competition of the season. 👏⭐️👏⭐️👏
“Fabulous” High Platinum
“Dancing Flames” Platinum
“The Chain” High Platinum as well as a special award for “smooth and cool style”

These dancers have worked incredibly hard these past few months and we couldn’t be more proud of their passion and dedication! Looking forward to our next competition in a few weeks.

02/25/2026

Tired of this cold and snowy weather? Dreaming of sunshine and the warmth of Summer? Well it's time to start planning...

Registration is NOW OPEN for The Dance Force Summer 2026 Classes & Programs.

Week Long Themed Dance Programs:
Summer Programs - The Dance Force
https://www.thedanceforce.com/summer-programs/ #1524073724102-691c5f69-8f96

Five week Summer Dance Class Sessions:
Summer Programs - The Dance Force
https://www.thedanceforce.com/summer-programs/ #1524073724124-a6f579de-41c0

SPACE IS LIMITED! Secure your spot today:
https://www.thedanceforce.com/registration/

Leave your sandals at the door and get your feet on the dance floor! Join The Dance Force for one of our fun-filled themed weeks of dance instruction and so much more! Each week will include a wide variety of dance styles and techniques, choreography, creative movement, tumbling, arts and crafts, mu...

02/24/2026

The studio will be closed, today, Tuesday 2/24, due to the travel bans and snow clean up.
Hope everyone stays safe and warm!
Please send us your “snow” FUN photos!