Academy of Dance

Description Coming Soon This class DOES perform in our end of year Spring Show.

Jazz/ lyrical combo is appropriate for ages 5-9ish. This class is an introductory class that will teach students the fundamental elements of both Jazz and Lyrical techniques. Its combination class allows students to be exposed to multiple styles in one class which is more conducive to attention spans and physical development. They will develop musicality, body awareness and gross more development skills as well as primary techniques. These will expand and grow each week. Geared for ages 5-8.5 years old. This class DOES perform in our end of year Spring Show.

This class is geared towards introducing pre-teen/teen aged students, with minimal amount of dance experience, to the foundations of jazz technique. Students will participate in dynamic warm-ups, progressions across the floor, and center combinations, in addition to understanding basic jazz terminology and exploring elements of strength, balance, flexibility, coordination, and isolations. Foundational level jazz technique may also include variations of leaps, turns and jumps. This class DOES perform in our end of year Spring Show.

This class is geared towards introducing pre-teen/teen aged students, with minimal amount of dance experience, to the foundational level of ballet technique. Students will be provided with foundational level knowledge of ballet terminology, as well as learn basic ballet exercises and positions of the body. Dancers may participate in various barre exercises and center or across the floor combinations, while simultaneously working to improve their balance, flexibility, and body strength. This class DOES perform in our end of year Spring Show. There will be two dances. A jazz dance and a ballet dance

A stylized tap technique class primarily for our Thespian competition team members. This class focuses on the breakdown and study of tap moves most commonly used on Broadway or stage! This class DOES perform in our end of year Spring Show

A stylized technique class for beginning to intermediate dancers that focuses on the dance moves most commonly used in Musical Theatre choreography. This class is for ages 7 and up. Spring Show participation TBD at a later date

Vocal instruction is a technique class we use to help improve vocal range, endurance, stamina, resonance, proper posture and breathing control (singing from the diaphragm), vocal strength and the use of dynamics, and vocal quality. Learning how to sing properly allows the singer to perform well without fatigue or damage to the voice. This class DOES NOT perform in our end of year Spring Show.

This fun and engaging class starts off the year working on acting and dancing technique. Students work on auditioning skills as well as prepare for a junior length show that is performed in the Spring. Auditions take place in the fall and the remainder of the season is spent on learning choreography and staging for the spring musical theatre show. This class works in conjunction with Beginning Vocal, where students will learn proper breathing and singing techniques, as well as rehearse the songs from the show. Students must be enrolled in either a jazz class in their perspective level, or Musical Theatre Dance class, as well as Beginning Vocal. For ages 7 and up (students must know how to read). This class requires an additional Musical Theatre Fee that covers scripts, costumes, music, scenery, props and show rights. Prior to the fall auditions, there will be a mandatory student/parent meeting. Additionally, all students and parents must sign a performance contract that outlines rehearsal/show/recital expectations. This class DOES perform in our end of year Spring Show.

Acro dance is a style of dance that combines classical dance technique with acrobatic elements. Acrobatic elements include tumbling, contortion, and dance. Acro entails strength training and balance. Please note: All intermediate and advanced level Acro students must be enrolled in a ballet class to participate in the intermediate and advanced level Acro classes. Certain elements/skills must be achieved to advance to the next level. Acro does not progress solely on age. All acro levels require certain skills to progress to next levels. Please see a list of skills required for each level of Acro offered: Pre-Acro: Required Skills: - Rock and roll ups - Table top - Retiré (flat) 10sec balance – Right/Left - Straddle (pos. demo) - Split (pos. demo) – R/L - Hollow out position - Cartwheel – R or L - Bridge pos. - Forward roll Beginning Acro: Beginning Acro Required Skills: - One handed cartwheel – R/L - Half scorpion hold – R/L - Bridge kickover - Handstand pos. w/ combo skill (Ex. Handstand to forward roll, Handstand to bridge) - Dive roll (clear concept) - Aerial prep. – R/L (hurdle into cartwheel) - Front limber (concept) Intermediate Acro: Required Skills: - Handstand shoulder shrug (15 reps) - ¾ Scorpion hold – R/L - Front walkover - Back walkover - Arabian - Roundoff w/hurdle – R/L - Side aerial (clear concept/understanding) - Headstand variation (8ct hold) - Back handspring prep/concept Advanced Acro: Advanced Acro Skills to be acquired : - Side aerial – R/L - Back handspring - Arabian variation - Full scorpion/needle – R/L - F/B walkover variations - Front aerial (clear concept) These classes DO perform in our end of year Spring Show.

This class is designed for dancers to increase their flexibility, strength, stamina, and overall dance technique without the concentration on choreography. That being said, this class will not participate in a recital dance. This class DOES NOT perform in our end of year Spring Show.

Hip Hop is a form of dance that was once referred to as street dance and has now become mainstream. Students will learn rhythm and coordination through age-appropriate hip hop choreography. Beginning, Intermediate and Advanced levels offered. Advanced level prior approval required before registering. These classes DO perform in our end of year Spring Show.

Character Jazz is a unique blend of ballet, modern, and jazz distinguished by its emphasis on exaggerated movements, high energy, and storytelling. This style of jazz incorporates turns, jumps, and kicks with an emphasis placed on athleticism, exaggeration, and high energy combinations. This class is an advanced level class, and you must have prior teacher approval before registering. This class DOES perform in our end of year Spring Show.

Contemporary: This very abstract style of dance requires the technique and discipline of classical ballet and the strength of jazz. Contemporary encourages natural, spontaneous movement and personal interpretation. It focuses on self-expression, awareness of space and body movement. Dancer must have at least 3 years of Ballet training to participate in our Intermediate/advanced Contemporary. All intermediate and advanced level contemporary students must be enrolled in a ballet class to participate in the intermediate and advanced level contemporary classes. Modern: This class will incorporate many of the foundations of modern dance technique, including suspension and release, fall and recovery, the use of momentum and connecting breath with movement. Dancers will explore new ways of moving in combinations, floor work and partnering, and also in various methods of improvisation. We offer classes from beginning to advanced level. Beginning/Intermediate level class and Advanced level class offered. Prior approval required before registering for the advanced level. These classes DO perform in our end of year Spring Show.

Beginning Lyrical Fusion is a class that combines lyrical dance along with jazz and other styles. This class is appropriate for ages 5.5 - 9.5 years old. Students will develop the movement qualities of styles through music interpretation and performance. Students will work on extension, jumps and leaps as well as choreography. Students will be challenged physically and mentally to push past their comfort zones and grow! By our spring show, we hope to have a solid grasp of pirouette preps and learning singles, pique turns, chasses, leap combinations, as well as floor leaps, drops and beginning level rolls, triple step turns, jazz isolations, and other fundamental moves. Students should plan their on being in this level until the above mentioned movements are mastered (not just recognizable). It typically takes 2-3 years to move out of each level. Beginning lyrical students should be at least 5 years old to register. This class DOES perform in our end of year Spring Show.

Lyrical is a fusion of ballet and jazz dance techniques. A lyrical dancer’s movements attempt to show the meaning of the music. Lyrical – meaning to have a poetic, expressive quality. Dancer must have at least 2 years of Ballet training to start at a beginning level Lyrical. Please note: All intermediate and advanced level lyrical students must be enrolled in a ballet class to participate in the intermediate and advanced level lyrical classes. Intermediate and Advanced levels offered. Advanced levels, prior approval required before registering. These classes DO perform in our end of year Spring Show.

Jazz is a form of dance that showcases a dancer’s individual style and originality. This type of dancing is energetic and fun, consisting of unique moves, fancy footwork, flexibility, big leaps and quick turns. To excel in jazz, dancers need a strong background in ballet, as it encourages grace and balance. Jazz has become one of the most popular dance styles in recent years, mainly due to its popularity on television, movies and Broadway. Please note: All intermediate and advanced level jazz students must be enrolled in a ballet class to participate in the intermediate and advanced level jazz classes. Levels I, II, III, Intermediate and Advanced offered. Intermediate level, please confirm with staff before registering. Advanced level requires prior teacher approval before registering. Beginning Jazz offered as a combo class with Lyrical. See description below. Geared for ages 5-8.5 years old. These classes DO perform in our end of year Spring Show.

Tap dance is all about the rhythm. Dancers will use their feet like drumsticks to create rhythms and music as they dance. Beginners will learn the fundamental steps and basic movements, and intermediate and advanced dancers will transform these basics into complex rhythmic choreography. This program emphasizes accurate rhythms, clear sounds and a thorough knowledge of tap terminology. Levels I, II, III, Intermediate and Advanced offered. Intermediate level, please confirm with staff before registering. Advanced level requires prior teacher approval before registering. These classes DO perform in our end of year Spring Show.

Pre Pointe/Pointe is for the more experienced ballet dancer. These dancers must be at least 11 to 12 years of age and have studied 3 to 4 years of intense ballet. Beginners (Pre-Pointe) will be placed into Pre Pointe to focus solely on strength and technique while wearing soft soled ballet slippers. Dancers will only go en Pointe (Pointe 1) when the instructor sees they are ready. Once en pointe, dancers will continue in this level of pre pointe/pointe 1 training until the instructor determines they are ready to move to advanced pointe. This can be several years before and after pointe shoes. Being invited to go en pointe is not determined by age. It is determined by our qualified trained ballet instructors who will determine when the dancer is ready to safely train en pointe. This class DOES perform in our end of year Spring Show.

At the Academy of Dance, we urge all students to select ballet as their basic dance form. Whether the student has professional aspirations or is merely dancing for enjoyment, ballet offers the basic discipline and technique necessary to succeed in all other dance forms. We offer ballet classes from levels 1 to Advanced. Our Ballet Instructors will evaluate each dancer and place them where they are best suited. Levels I, II, III, Intermediate, Teen and Advanced offered. Intermediate level and Teen level please confirm with staff before registering. Advanced level requires prior teacher approval before registering. These classes DO perform in our end of year Spring Show.

This 45-minute class is filled with Fun, Technique, and Teamwork. This is a combination class to help build timing and rhythm skills with poise and ballet technique. This class does perform in our end of year Spring Show.

This 45-minute class is the next step for the tiny dancer. This class offers a wonderful experience inviting young dancers to explore imagination and creativity through dance. An Introduction to Ballet and Tap are taught by focusing on rhythm and basic steps. This class DOES perform in our end of year Spring Show.

This delightfully fun class is a great introduction for the tiny dancer. This 30-minute class incorporates both singing and dancing which helps the very young child become familiar with body movement. This class DOES NOT perform in our end of year Spring Show.

A diverse group of talented actors, singers and dancers - a true "triple threat"! Our Thespians are a diverse group of talented actors, singers and dancers.

A select group of students who represent the studio at competitions. The company's main focus is to strengthen students who want to take their talent and ability to a higher level through stage performance opportunities and competitions, both on a regional and a national level.

TEAM classes only.

TEAM classes only.

The 1-hour corresponding Ballet class is required for all pointe classes.

ALL ADVANCED CLASSES, Intermediate Acro and PrePointe/Pointe classes are by instructor placement/approval only. Please call or email BEFORE registering your student for these classes with (**)

ALL ADVANCED CLASSES, Intermediate Acro and PrePointe/Pointe classes are by instructor placement/approval only.

The 1-hour corresponding Ballet class is required for all pointe classes.

ALL ADVANCED CLASSES are by instructor placement/approval only. Please call or email BEFORE registering your student for these classes with (**)

ALL ADVANCED CLASSES are by instructor placement/approval only.

ALL ADVANCED CLASSES are by instructor placement/approval only. Please call or email BEFORE registering your student for these classes with (**)

ALL ADVANCED CLASSES are by instructor placement/approval only.

ALL ADVANCED CLASSES are by instructor placement/approval only. Please call or email BEFORE registering your student for these classes with (**)

ALL ADVANCED CLASSES are by instructor placement/approval only.

ALL ADVANCED CLASSES are by instructor placement/approval only. Please call or email BEFORE registering your student for these classes with (**)

ALL ADVANCED CLASSES are by instructor placement/approval only.

ALL ADVANCED CLASSES are by instructor placement/approval only. Please call or email BEFORE registering your student for these classes with (**)

ALL ADVANCED CLASSES are by instructor placement/approval only.

Intermediate Acro is by instructor placement/approval only. Please call or email BEFORE registering your student for these classes with (**)

Intermediate Acro is by instructor placement/approval only.

TEAM classes only.

TEAM classes only.

TEAM classes only.

TEAM classes only.

TEAM classes only.

TEAM classes only.

ALL ADVANCED CLASSES are by instructor placement/approval only. Please call or email BEFORE registering your student for these classes with (**)

ALL ADVANCED CLASSES are by instructor placement/approval only.

TEAM classes only.

ALL ADVANCED CLASSES, Intermediate Acro and PrePointe/Pointe classes are by instructor placement/approval only. Please call or email BEFORE registering your student for these classes with (**)

ALL ADVANCED CLASSES are by instructor placement/approval only.