Middleburg Academy of Dance

More independent dancers, ages 3-4, learn more ballet basics and increase their knowledge of ballet, tap and movement. Dancers learn choreography to perform in the annual student recital with Middleburg Academy of Dance

When ready to take their fist independent class, 2 (must be potty trained) to 3 years old dancers practice their ballet and tumbling/acrobatic basics, creative movement and begin learning simple choreography as they prepare for their first performances with Middleburg Academy of Dance in the annual student recital.

Students from 18 mos to 2 years old dance in a once a week, parent assisted class that uses props, games, and music to teach coordination, counting, dance and pre-acrobatic skills while focus on important classroom behaviors like listening to the teacher, following directions and taking turns.

Intermediate and advanced dancers at levels 4 and 5 become more focused on their ballet training, still have options to add additional tap, jazz, and modern classess and begin developing the strength fro advanced technique in pre-pointe or pointe classes. Level 4 and 5 dancers may also be invited to dance with the Middleburg Academy of Dance performance team and receive additional leadership experience by assiting with our Grow series classes or fundamentals classes.

At the Level 3 or late beginner/Intermediate stage, students devote additional time to each style, having the opportunity to enroll in up to 4 different classes in a program devoted to training in ballet, tap, jazz, and modern. Students at this level also become eligible to audition for additional performance opportunities like local festivals and parades. Dancers are invited to dance the Middleburg Academy of Dance performance team

Level 2 dancers continue working on their Ballet Tap and Jazz in classes that meet 3 days a week. Students

Level 1 students add additional skills and training to the foundation established in their fundamentals class. Classes meet twice a week and are a combination of advanced beginner ballet, tap, and jazz. Students at this level also become eligible for additional performance opportunities.

The remaining class time is divided between tap and jazz dance. In tap classes, students develop rhythm and precision as they learn to move their feet to the beat. Jazz dance training helps students build expression and artistry in their movements....

Ballet is a great class to build a great foundation in dance training. Students develop strength coordination, flexibility, and balance by practicing ballet. Almost all dance styles will refer to ballet technique and terminology.

Helping young dancers to build a love for dance in a preparatory program that emphasizes learning classroom skills and having fun. From their first class, our youngest dancers GROW and build a love for dance as they progress through our program.

More than just a dance studio, Middleburg Academy of Dance students build character and leadership skills alongside dance technique in a unique leadership training program.

From late beginner through intermediate and advanced levels, students develop technique and artistry as they progress with Middleburg Academy of Dance. After mastering the fundamentals of dance, youth continue to develop their skills and have additional training opportunities as they progress through higher level classes. New students with previous dance experience may also be accepted to more advanced level classes after being evaluated by an instructor.

New students learn the fundamentals of ballet, tap, and jazz in fun, age-appropriate programs that focus on establishing a strong foundation. In the Middleburg Academy of Dance Fundamentals program, new dancers ages 5 to 15 learn the dance technique, terminology, and skills that provide a strong foundation for future learning. Classes are a combination of ballet, tap, and jazz. Fundamentals classes devote 50% of their instructional time to ballet training.

Get started in our Intro to Dance program for $39.99. New students start in an intro program that includes two weeks of group classes for only $39.99.

Experience the Joy of Dance 2-Week intro Program for only $39.99. Dance can be life changing. We want to show you how. New students start in an intro program that includes two weeks of group classes for only $39.99.