Birmingham Academy of Dance

Tiny Tot classes are introductory dance sessions designed for the youngest dancers, typically starting at age two. These classes focus on basic movement, coordination, and fostering a love for dance in a fun and engaging environment.

Musical theater dance combines acting, singing, and dancing skills, preparing students for performance in stage musicals. Classes focus on character portrayal, vocal projection, and diverse dance styles suitable for stage productions. Available for various age and experience levels.

Leaps and turns classes focus specifically on developing the technique, strength, and flexibility required for impressive leaps and controlled turns, crucial elements in many dance forms. Available for different age and experience levels.

Acro dance is a style that combines classical dance technique with acrobatic and gymnastic elements. Dancers perform challenging contortions, balances, and tumbling passes. Classes are offered for various age groups and experience levels.

Contemporary and lyrical dance styles blend elements of ballet, jazz, and modern dance, focusing on fluid movements, emotional expression, and storytelling through movement. Classes are available for all ages and experience levels.

Hip-hop dance is a vibrant and athletic street dance style that evolved alongside hip-hop music. It encompasses a range of techniques, including popping, locking, and breaking, emphasizing improvisation and personal expression. Classes cater to all ages and experience levels.

Clogging is a form of American folk dance characterized by rhythmic steps performed with shoes that have taps. It often incorporates elements of jazz, tap, and Irish step dancing. Classes are offered across different age and experience levels.

Tap dance is a percussive dance form characterized by the rhythmic sounds of taps attached to the dancers' shoes. It emphasizes musicality and rhythm, requiring quick footwork and clear articulation. Classes are available for various age groups and skill levels.

Jazz dance is an energetic and dynamic style characterized by intricate footwork, leaps, and turns. It draws inspiration from various dance forms, including ballet, tap, and African dances. Classes are offered for all ages and experience levels.

Ballet is a classical dance form demanding precision and grace, often serving as a foundation for other dance styles. Classes are divided by age and experience level, from beginner to advanced.

We are proud to offer both day-time summer camps as well as afternoon/evening convenient drop in classes for our 2025 summer program. Students may attend weekly day-time summer camps and pay per camp, or select a package of 6 or 10 drop in one hour classes.

Classes begin at age 2 with our Tiny Tot level. We are proud to offer over 50 class options for the 2025-2026 school year! Available disciplines include ballet, jazz, tap, clogging, hip-hop, contemporary/lyrical, acro, leaps and turns, and musical theater. Classes are divided not only by age, but also by experience level, providing beginner, level II, intermediate, and advanced class availability.

Our super popular All Access Unlimited class AND camp summer pass package allows students to enjoy summer vacation and activities while keeping your dancer conditioned, in routines, and able to try out multiple genres/instructors of their choice.

We are proud to offer both day-time summer camps as well as afternoon/evening convenient drop in classes for our 2025 summer program. Students may attend weekly day-time summer camps and pay per camp, or select a package of 6 or 10 drop in one hour classes.