Academy-Dance & Performing

Students are placed in these classes based on their ability (not their age). Students are advanced to upper levels based on their years of experience, class attendance, and their mastering of skills, new concepts and choreography. Class placement is determined by the child's teacher and the studio director.

Students in this age group may choose between taking combination classes of ballet & tap and/or jazz & hip hop. Students can also take both combination classes which is recommended. The ballet & tap class will continue to build on the fundamentals learned in pre-K classes, while preparing the student for our more rigorous upper level classes. Students taking Primary ballet & tap will have the opportunity to participate in two dances in our annual recital (one ballet, one tap). The jazz & hip hop class will provide an introduction to these disciplines while preparing the student for our more rigorous level classes. Students will participate in one dance in our annual recital.

This is a 30 minute class that focuses on the beginning level of tumbling and acrobatics. It is designed to increase the flexibility and tumbling skills of our youngest dancers.

Students will participate in a structured dance environment with a teacher and assistant teacher specially trained to work with this age group. Class sizes are limited to 12 students to ensure quality instructions. Classes will focus on the fundamentals of ballet and tap through the use of bar work, props, and fun dance music. Students will participate in two dances at our annual recital.