Dual Star Academy of Dance

Any form of ballet leotard and dance attire is permitted. Pink ballet slippers and black tap shoes are required.

Any form of ballet leotard and dance attire is permitted. Pink ballet slippers are required.

Tight fitted clothing and hair pulled back in either a bun or secured off the face. This class does not require shoes.

Dancers are permitted to be more creative with attire for hip hop classes. All shorts need to be longer than arms length. Sneakers (a designated pair they do not wear outside) are required. We will ask that all hip-hop dancers change into their “dance” sneakers before entering their designated studio.

Fitted tank top or tee with proper undergarments fitted leggings, capris pants, or shorts and black tap shoes. Older dancers please wear black Oxford tap shoes.

Fitted tank top or tee with proper undergarments, fitted leggings, capris pants, or shorts. Hair pulled back off the face and secured for the duration of class. Pirouettes/foot undies or jazz shoes are required. *Always the option to go barefoot.

Fitted tank top or tee with proper undergarments fitted leggings, capris pants, or shorts and tan jazz shoes. Hair pulled back off of the face and secured for the duration of the class. (Turns dancers may wear jazz shoes, lyrical shoes or ballet slippers).

Black leotard and pink ballet tights. Pink ballet split sole slippers required. Hair secured in a neat and durable bun. Boys: Black tights and fitted white ballet shirt with black men’s ballet slippers.

Dancers who would like to enroll in a pre-pointe or pointe class will need to be invited by a teacher or evaluated before enrollment. Dancer is required to take 2 additional ballet classes

The teen program is geared towards teenagers who have not danced before or have taken time off from dance and would like to start again, without the fear of being in a class with younger dancers! These classes are for beginning and intermediate teens.

The teen program is geared towards teenagers who have not danced before or have taken time off from dance and would like to start again, without the fear of being in a class with younger dancers! These classes are for beginning and intermediate teens.

Levels 5/6 classes are broken down by the following guidelines: Level 5/6: Advanced *Ballet Director Approval for Ballet *Placement based on ability (advanced)

Placement based on ability (all intermediate skills must be mastered)

Intermediate Advanced. Ballet Director Approval for Ballet.

Placement based on ability

Placement based on ability (all beginning intermediate skills must be mastered)

Levels 3-4 classes are broken down by the following guidelines: Level 3A – Placement based on ability (all beginning intermediate skills must be mastered) Level 3B – Placement based on ability Level 4: Intermediate Advanced *Ballet Director Approval for Ballet Level 4A/B – Placement based on ability (all intermediate skills must be mastered)

Third and fourth year in a specified style. Dancers have mastered all beginning and basic skills and correct placement.

First and second year dancers in a specified style. The dancer continues to master beginning skills, correct body placement, core strength and flexibility.

Third year dancer in a specified style. Second year dancers with strong facility, focus and desire; strong teacher recommendation. These are 1 hour classes for beginner-level dancers.

Second year dancer in a specified style. These are 1 hour classes for beginner-level dancers. Level 1 classes are broken down by the following guidelines.

First year dancer in a specified style. These are 1 hour classes for beginner-level dancers. Level 1 classes are broken down by the following guidelines.

This is a 1 hour class that introduces the dancers to the basics of ballet and jazz technique and vocabulary in a structured class environment. The students will develop rhythm, coordination, and movement all while building their confidence and self-esteem.

This is a 1 hour class that introduces the dancers to the basics of ballet and jazz technique and vocabulary in a structured class environment. The students will develop rhythm, coordination, and movement all while building their confidence and self-esteem.

Creative Movement 1 (CM1) is for ages 3-4 and Creative Movement 2 (CM2) is for ages 4-5. This is a 1-hour class that introduces the dancers to the basics of ballet, tap, and jazz technique and vocabulary in a structured class environment. The students will develop rhythm, coordination, and movement all while building their confidence and self-esteem.

This class is for dancers between the ages of 2 and 3 years old. It is a 30 minute class that will introduce your dancer to ballet and jazz while incorporating coordination and movement. It also integrates visual stimulation and games to keep the dancers learning and having fun.

Kinder Rock is a class for 2-3 year olds. It is a 30 minute class. Tuition runs monthly. Kinder Rock is a total of $49/month. For one hour per week, it is a total of $70/month.

The teen program is geared towards teenagers who have not danced before or have taken time off from dance and would like a refresher. These classes are for beginning and intermediate teens.

Progressing Ballet Technique (PBT) is an innovative body-conditioning and strengthening program that has been designed to enhance students’ technique by focussing on training the muscle memory required in each exercise in all forms of dance. It is a unique training system using ballet-technique specific exercises to train skill acquisition in a graded and progressive manner from junior through to advanced levels.

These classes are designed to train dancers in turns. Dancers will do many exercises to build core strength and technique.

Stretch and strength classes develop dancers’ flexibility and strength. These classes are designed to enhance students’ technique in turns, jumps, and leaps. The class will focus on elongating and strengthening muscles to give dancers more power and strength when dancing.

This is a fun and up-beat class that integrates many different styles of hip-hop including pop and lock, street style, and break dancing. Students will learn the trendiest moves that they see in the current pop culture.

The poms program focuses on preparing dancers for high school, college, or professional dance teams. The classes teach sharp, clean motions through across the floor and pom combinations. These classes also concentrate on the many “skills” that are required by dance teams such as jumps, leaps, and turns.

Lyrical/Contemporary classes are taught using ballet, jazz, and modern technique. This style of dance is very interpretive to the music and allows students the ability to express more emotion through dance.

The tap program concentrates on both rhythmic and classical tap methods. Students will learn vocabulary, rhythmic timing, improvisation and tap choreography.

The jazz program focuses on building strong technique, strength, and flexibility. The classes incorporate stretching, across the floor combinations, and jazz routines. The dancers will learn different turns, jumps, leaps, and extensions while incorporating them into many different styles of jazz.

The ballet program teaches dancers strong technique through traditional ballet. The students will learn proper placement, turnout, technique and vocabulary in a disciplined environment. This will develop strong work ethics and discipline in a positive atmosphere, which will build self-esteem. Ballet is the basis for all other forms of dance and we recommend ballet to every dancer. Pointe classes are by teacher approval.

This class is for dancers between the ages of 3 and 5 years old. It introduces the dancers to the basics of ballet, tap, and jazz technique and vocabulary in a structured class environment. The students will develop rhythm, coordination, and movement all while building their confidence and self-esteem.

This class is for dancers between the ages of 2 and 3 years old. It is an introduction to ballet and jazz while incorporating coordination and movement. It also integrates visual stimulation and games to keep the dancers learning and having fun.

A Community Outreach Program, Transforming Lives Through Dance. The Nutcracker Experience introduces students and families to the magic of narrative ballet, while also giving back to the community through two outreach performances at local nursing homes and a final theatre performance for friends and family.

We offer a variety of summer camps for ages 3+ starting in June and July! CLICK TO REGISTER FOR CAMPS TODAY! MAKE SURE TO SCROLL DOWN TO “SUMMER 2025” IN THE DROP-DOWN ON THE REGISTRATION PAGE!