Whether your child is an aspiring ballerina or budding b-boy, take advantage of free dance training — open to any student attending a public elementary, intermediate or high school — offered by Performing Arts Center of Kapolei every Thursday at Kapolei High School.

The center’s Xpress Free Public Dance Classes cover four basic genres — hip-hop/breaking, ballet, jazz and tap — throughout the school year. The classes are multi-level, allowing dancers to grow at their own pace.

“The dance classes … help develop kids’ confidence as well as (their) dance skills,” said Rachelle Amparo, artistic director at Performing Arts Center of Kapolei.

Students are given opportunities to experiment, choreograph and perform individually, as well as in groups.

XPRESS DANCE CLASSES

Presented by the Performing Arts Center of Kapolei

>> Where: Kapolei High School, dance room P4

>> When: 3:30-4:30 p.m. Thursdays (beginner/intermediate) and 4:30-5:30 p.m. Thursdays (intermediate/advanced)

>> Cost: Free for public school students

>> Info: 305-8048, packapolei.org

>> Note: The center offers $10 classes open to anyone (not just public school students), from 4-year-olds to adults; annual summer program, open to children ages 5-12, takes place for three weeks in June; details to come in the spring