LCA Performing Arts

In the combo program, children ages 4 to 6 learn ballet, acting, and singing. They are part of the Musical Theatre shows while developing skills that will help in the classes when they get older.

Breakdancing, also called breaking or b-boying/b-girling, is an athletic style of street dance from the United States. It became the last sport to be added to the Olympics. This popular, energetic form of dancing includes everything from spinning on your hands or head to using stylized footwork. Not only does breakdancing involve moves that are more complex and acrobatic than many other forms of dance, but it also has its own unique culture, lingo, and history.

Acro Dance is an exciting discipline that incorporates balance, strength, flexibility, and coordination. The types of exercises may include lots of jumping, somersaults, handstands and flips. Our students excel really fast through positive encouragement, effective training, and self discipline.

Tap Dance is a timeless art that combines dance and percussion. Tap dancers in musicals, movies, television, commercials, and concerts inspire us with their infectious rhythms. Tap Dance classes explore the two traditions of rhythm tap (hoofing) and Broadway tap. Class begins with warm up exercises in the center that increase control, coordination, and rhythm, followed by across the floor exercises that teach dynamics, shading, phrasing, and musicality, concluding with extended rhythmic phrases and improvisation exercises. The goal is to develop tap dancers that are equally strong musicians, dancers, and performers

Jazz is a dance form that appeals to everyone because of its energy, variety, and vitality. Jazz Dance classes explore contemporary and classic jazz dance, rooted in the vernacular (social dance) forms, that draws inspiration from a wide range of music including jazz, swing, blues, pop, soul and funk.

In addition to being a lot of fun, Hip Hop helps dancers develop body coordination, self expression, and cardiovascular health. Drawing from popular urban culture and music, Hip Hop is a great class for both beginner and experienced dancers. No prior experience required. Sneakers are required. Please do not wear street shoes into class.

Contemporary is a fusion of jazz, ballet, hip-hop, lyrical, and many modern dance styles, encouraging pedestrian-like movement. Contemporary is quickly becoming a mainstream form of dance that focuses on a natural way of moving while still incorporating the technical aspects of dance. Combined with the soulful expression of Lyrical this is a class that encompasses mind, body and spirit. Choreography is often emotional, gripping, and exquisitely delicate, all at the same time.

It is mandatory that students of any age take two ballet technique classes per week plus Progressive Ballet Technique if they would like to take classes on pointe.

It is mandatory that students of any age take two ballet technique classes per week plus Progressive Ballet Technique if they would like to take classes on pointe.

Pointe work is essential in preparing a young dancer for advanced ballet training. Only Academy Artistic Directors and Faculty can determine when a student is ready to begin this aspect of classical training. Strong feet, ankles, legs, and body control are the keys to physical readiness. Comprehension of classical ballet technique is an essential component for recommendation for pointe work.

Pre-ballet prepares the children to the future dance programs. It is designed to give your child confidence and coordination through comprehensive dance training, developing skills that will be critical in the future learning of the proper techniques.

Ballet Technique classes are the foundation for training at LCA Performing Arts and focus on developing a solid ballet technique with emphasis on understanding correct body placement, proper use of turn out, coordination of the upper body, and use of arms. LCA Performing Arts’s unique syllabus exposes students to aspects of traditional Vaganova (Russian), Cecchetti (Italian), and American techniques. Class begins with work at the barre to build strength and coordination, followed by center exercises, culminating in a grand allegro combination or variation. Clear explanations of exercises and theory help students use the ballet vocabulary in a simple, practical way that leads to increased technical understanding, healthy physical development, and lifelong enjoyment.

Pre Musical Theatre is our program for little ones. In a very ludic way, the children start discovering the world of the stage and developing skills that will help to build the base for the future performer. They will be part of our Musical Theatre productions!

These classes will teach you the skills of improv. It’s a very highly valuable skill, both for drama or comedy, in commercials, film or theatre. It’s all about being and creating action without planning.

Each week brings a new theme packed with exciting activities like dance, singing, and acting lessons, plus arts & crafts, movies, games, and so much more! Every week a new special activity!