Revolution Dance Academy

A BITTY BALLET SERIES OF CLASSES WHERE LITTLE DANCERS BLOSSOM AND HAVE FUN! INSTRUCTORS WILL BE ANNOUNED IN THE COMING DAYS

Contemporary dance is a compilation of different styles of dance, including lyrical, classical ballet, jazz and modern dance. Like modern dance, improvisation is an important skill in contemporary.

Modern dance is a dance style that rejects many of the strict rules of classical ballet, focusing instead on the expression of inner feelings. Modern dance was created as a rebellion against classical ballet, emphasizing creativity in choreography and performance. However, the modern dancer progresses with the foundation of classical ballet training. Improvisation is a large part of modern dance skill. Modern is offered as a one hour class to dancers who are in intermediate/advanced ballet and jazz. The dancers will study the fundamentals and history of modern dance. There is not a beginning class in modern.

Hip-hop is a dance style, usually danced to hip-hop music, that evolved from the hip-hop culture. Hip-hop includes various moves such as breaking, popping, locking and krumping. Improvisation and personal interpretation are essential to hip-hop dancing. The newest form of hip hop is lyrical hip hop, incorporating a smooth fluid movement to the sharp distinct genre. Offering classes for kids, teens and adults. Enjoy an exciting and funky work out in our one hour hip hop class. Adult class offered.

Theatrical dance for the broadway bound dancer, the drama student or any dancer wanting exposure to another important style of dance for their repertoire. Come enjoy famous choreography and new interpretations of the classics.

Acrobatics is the art of blending dance movement and tumbling. It includes strength training and in depth stretching. Incorporated into dance, acro adds a spectacular, showy, and startling performance and demonstration involving great agility and complexity. Beginning with our 4-7 year old Tumbling Tots enjoying a 45 minute class. Acro is broken down into beginning 8 years and up, intermediate and advanced levels. Acro dance is acrobatics with dance technique and choreography incorporated. Acro dance is available for the intermediate to advanced acrobat who is also enrolled in appropriate dance classes.

Tap dancing is an exciting form of dance in which dancers wear special shoes equipped with metal taps. Tap dancers use their feet like drums to create rhythmic patterns and timely beats. Studying the art of tap dancing encourages the development of musicality of all dancers. Initial exposure to tap is in the Tots 3/4, Combo 4/6, Combo 5/7 and Ultimate Combo Classes. Starting at age 8 students may begin a more concentrated study of tap in hour long classes.

Jazz is a fun dance style that relies heavily on originality and improvisation. Many jazz dancers mix different styles into their dancing, incorporating their own expression. Jazz dancing often uses bold, dramatic body movements, including body isolations and contractions. Initial exposure to jazz is in the Ultimate Combo class for ages 6-7. Starting at age 8 students may begin a more concentrated study of jazz in hour long classes. Class consists of warm up, across the floor technique, and choreography.

Ballet Variations and Contemporary Ballet class is required for the intermediate to advanced ballet dancer.

the most intense study of classical and abstract (contemporary) ballet technique, dancers must pass to this level, must be en pointe, and taking the required hours of ballet to sustain technique and development.

students must pass to this level, a more intense study of classical ballet technique requiring more hours of ballet weekly. Pointe work will begin for the dancer who is 12 years of age with technical ability.

starting at age 8 the foundation of classical ballet movement begins. RDA follows the Royal Academy of Dance syllabus.

Ballet serves as the foundation for all styles of dance, as many other dance genres are based on Ballet. Ballet is based on techniques that have been developed over centuries. Ballet uses music and dance to tell stories. Ballet dancers have the ability to transport an audience to another world. Ballet can be classical or abstract.

Dancers ages 6 and 7 can take the hour and a half Ultimate Combo offering Ballet, Tap and Jazz.

The next level is for 4 to 6 year old or 5 to 7 year old with an hour Combo class offering Ballet and Tap.

Introductory class combinations (combo) in ballet, tap jazz, hip hop and tumbling for the young dancer. Creative movement is emphasized and encouraged creating a class full of fun and excitement.

We offer introductory class combinations (combo) in ballet, tap jazz, hip hop and tumbling for the young dancer. Creative movement is emphasized and encouraged creating a class full of fun and excitement. Beginning age is 3 years old with a 45 minute Tots class. The next level is for 4 to 6 year old or 5 to 7 year old with an hour Combo class offering Ballet and Tap. Dancers ages 6 and 7 can take the hour and a half Ultimate Combo offering Ballet, Tap and Jazz. Our classes for young children are fun and creative but also appropriately instructive.

The dancers are cast into performance groups and companies including: Broadway Jazz.

The dancers are cast into performance groups and companies including: Acrobatics.

The dancers are cast into performance groups and companies including: Hip Hop.

The dancers are cast into performance groups and companies including: Company Jazz, Contemporary, and/or Tap.

The dancers are cast into performance groups and companies including: Ballet Company, Youth Company Jazz, Lyrical, and/or Tap.

Advanced classes are for dancers ages 13-18. Dance Levels 4, 5, and 6 are offered. Levels are not determined by age but by ability, ages listed are a general guideline.

Intermediate classes are for dancers ages 11-15. Dance Levels 3 and 4 are offered. Levels are not determined by age but by ability, ages listed are a general guideline.

Primary classes are for dancers approximately ages 8-12. Dance Levels 1, 2, and 3 are offered.

A SUMMER BALLET & CONTEMPORARY INTENSIVE WITH NATIONALLY RECOGNIZED INSTRUCTORS & PROFESSIONALS INCLUDING: SESSION I: KEVIN GAEL THOMAS & SARA THOMAS SESSION II: SARA JUMPER & MAURICIO VERA NUNEZ

What a wonderful opportunity to elevate your dancing through our 3-day dance clinic focusing on refining your pointe skills. Classes will focus on the execution of movements as well as artistry. Combinations will be designed to work on your extensions, pirouettes, petite and grand allegro. Pointe work will include classwork and variations.