White Swan Academy

Drop in for one class or come dance with us for two weeks! We hope to see our Swans stretching, staying in shape, and preparing for the next season. A great opportunity to try new styles & see if you’d like to add them to your regular dance schedule!

Join our Swan family for a creative movement (elements of ballet, tumbling, jazz and more) and craft time! Make new friends and memories that will last a lifetime! Dancers should wear comfortable sporty clothes and bring packed lunch.

Work it out, while you dance it out! Reach your goals, feed your soul, and feel GOOD!

Private lessons will allow dancers to excel in the area that they choose to work on. White Swan Academy will offer privates in Ballet, Acro, Jazz, and Tap. We believe that working one on one will allow teachers to give extra corrections and help bring the best out of each dancer.

Our choreography and performance class will allow students to experience all styles of dance. A fast pace class with multiple performances throughout the year. In this class we will strive to give students an opportunity to be a part of choreographing and diving deep into the dance world. White Swan Academy will have an annual Nutcracker Performance that will ring in the Holiday season with our dancer from C&P.

This class focuses on strength training, functional flexibility, alignment and injury prevention. It will help dancers correct “bad habits” and find “correct placement” so that they become more aware of their body and therefore perform better in any dance class.

Contemporary class has strong classical foundations without the rigidity of ballet class. In contemporary, more emphasis is placed on ease of movement, fluidity and energy. Dancers will learn contemporary based technique and dance choreographed pieces.

Our acro program is specifically designed and developed for dancers. Acro students are taught foundation movements and strengthening in order to be able to progress to back bends and hand stands, and eventually aerials and flips. Acro is a challenging experience that is lots of fun and gives you a competitive edge.

Tap is lively and popular dance style, perfect for those who like to move and make music at the same time. Classes include combinations, routines and fun rhythm exercises designed to develop both technique and musicality. If you like music, you’ll love tap!

Jazz covers a wide range of dance styles from that seen in musicals to modern contemporary and hip-hop interpretations. In White Swan Academy’s jazz class dancers learn funky age appropriate routines with a technical focus. Jazz is a great free movement class for dancers after a ballet class and builds dancer presence, awareness and confidence.

Advanced Ballet class is reserved for seriously minded students with several years of ballet training, who have successfully mastered the fundamentals and intermediate steps. This is a fast-paced technique class providing necessary physical challenges to improve stamina and to develop–quickly and efficiently–a higher degree of artistry. Significant increase in dedication, self-discipline, and time commitment are expected. Advanced Ballet students will learn to move in a big way, dancing over the individual steps and musical phrases in a continuous movement. They will work on achieving total stability and great strength. By the end of the year students will be able to deftly maneuver their bodies featuring high jumps and turns that will appear light and effortless.Teaching will focus on polishing up the nuances of complex pirouettes, and on bringing to perfection many more adagios, allegros, and other strong work exercises. Great attention is paid to students’ performance quality by practicing variation form classical ballets.

Our choreography and performance class will allow students to experience all styles of dance. A fast pace class with multiple performances throughout the year. In this class we will strive to give students an opportunity to be a part of choreographing and diving deep into the dance world. White Swan Academy will have an annual Nutcracker Performance that students who are a part of C&P will exclusively be a part of.

Pointe work is a very serious step in ballet training. Students are expected to be very dedicated and disciplined, and will be required to take 2 to 3 technique classes per week. To decrease possible risk of injury, the following pointe class will be introduced only to the girls who show adequate physical strength, accurate technique and necessary mental awareness for such a challenging endeavor.When dancing sur la pointe the weight of the torso and legs are supported by the intrinsic muscles of the feet and the longitudinal arches. The majority of the weight is supported by the metatarsals and fourteen phalanges, and by the calf and thighs along with the abdomen. Beginner Pointe class focuses on a foot strength-building program designed for pointe readiness. Students will learn and practice pointe barre work with emphasis on individual’s correct foot and body alignment as well as study of the proper techniques for the execution of more difficult steps.White Swan Academy Instructors guarantee a slow, thorough, and careful approach to assure a safe and solid foundation that will help students to be in control and at ease when dancing on pointe. *Students must be 10 years of age | Instructor’s Approval | Minimum 3 yrs Ballet Experience | Enrolled in 2+ ballet classes

This class focuses on strength training, functional flexibility, alignment and injury prevention. It will help dancers correct “bad habits” and find “correct placement” so that they become more aware of their body and therefore perform better in any dance class. *Student must be enrolled in one ballet class

Contemporary class has strong classical foundations without the rigidity of ballet class. In contemporary, more emphasis is placed on ease of movement, fluidity and energy. Dancers will learn contemporary based technique and dance choreographed pieces. *Students must be enrolled in two ballet classes

Tap is lively and popular dance style, perfect for those who like to move and make music at the same time. Classes include combinations, routines and fun rhythm exercises designed to develop both technique and musicality. If you like music, you’ll love tap! *Placement will be determined by the teacher

Jazz covers a wide range of dance styles from that seen in musicals to modern contemporary and hip-hop interpretations. In White Swan Academy’s jazz class dancers learn funky age appropriate routines with a technical focus. Jazz is a great free movement class for dancers after a ballet class and builds dancer presence, awareness and confidence. *Student must be enrolled in one ballet class Placement will be determined by the teacher

Students in this class are expanding and building on their fundamental knowledge. Dancers are inspired technically, artistically, musically and creatively with exercises that encourage critical thinking and physical fitness while also developing an advanced sense of movement dynamics and musical interpretation. Our Intermediate Ballet class targets the highly motivated, focused, and skilled 10-14 years old dance students who want to broaden their technique, and performance experience. Class includes warm-up, complete barre work, center and across the floor combinations for the purpose of developing strength, flexibility, coordination and correct body alignment. Exercises designed to improve accuracy, speed and the ability to link movements will be taught. Great attention will be paid to the area of complex ballet turns, including pirouettes, diagonals and menège. Most importantly, Intermediate Ballet is the level at which students begin to develop quality of movement. Students will be gradually thought to establish a set of accurate aesthetic criteria, which will enable them to interpret and analyze emotional and technical execution of dance.

A perfect class for students who have never taken ballet before or who might have taken as a small child. Students will learn the basic principles of ballet with proper technique, working on body alignment and posture as well as development of the feet and turnout. A wonderful way to introduce students to the world of ballet.

This class focuses on strength training, functional flexibility, alignment and injury prevention. It will help dancers correct “bad habits” and find “correct placement” so that they become more aware of their body and therefore perform better in any dance class. Student must be enrolled in one ballet class

Jazz covers a wide range of dance styles from that seen in musicals to modern contemporary and hip-hop interpretations. In White Swan Academy’s jazz class dancers learn funky age appropriate routines with a technical focus. Jazz is a great free movement class for dancers after a ballet class and builds dancer presence, awareness and confidence. Student must be enrolled in one ballet class

Elementary Ballet Technique class designed for students age 8-10 with some prior ballet experience. Students will continue to strengthen and refine their technique, built upon learning solid placement and consistent work habits. Class will include a range of barre exercises with emphasis on alignment. Center work will focus on the development of stability and body coordination. Students will continue building clean technical habits and movement clarity in Allegro. Linking and transitional steps as well as diagonals and menège will be further developed and refined. Students will be challenged with increased complexity as they advance and their confidence in using the physical mechanics will gradually build up.

Our acro program is specifically designed and developed for dancers. Acro students are taught foundation movements and strengthening in order to be able to progress to back bends and hand stands, and eventually aerials and flips. Acro is a challenging experience that is lots of fun and gives you a competitive edge.

Jazz covers a wide range of dance styles from that seen in musicals on Broadway to modern contemporary and hip-hop interpretations. In White Swan Academy’s jazz class dancers learn funky age appropriate routines with a technical focus. Jazz is a great free movement class for dancers after a ballet class and builds dancer presence, awareness and confidence.

Preparatory Ballet students come to face the mirror and the teacher in a more traditional ballet environment as we prepare for more formal ballet training. They will explore and perform dance movements, using the skills, vocabulary, and language of dance. Students will continue on developing the fundamental basics of the classical ballet, including body alignment and turn out. Attention will be given to important stretching exercises for specific muscle groups, which will be taught and practiced regularly. Beginner ballet technique and more of the terminology will be introduced. Gradually introduced to the ballet barre, the young students will work on correct body placement, balance, and proper use of arms. Key elements of classical ballet are beauty and elegance, and White Swan Academy teachers will focus on getting students to bring out these qualities in their dancing. Preparatory Ballet will learn proper ballet class etiquette, as well as develop their listening skills, and ability to follow instructions.

Primary Jazz/Acro classes are specifically designed to appeal to both girls and boys and focuses on introducing basic dancing skills, developing their coordination, rhythm, social skills and musicality. Jazz is a great free movement class for dancers to express themselves to some funky music and just have fun! Our acro program is specifically designed and developed for dancers. Primary acro students are taught foundation movements and strengthening in order to be able to progress to back bends and hand stands, and eventually aerials and flips. Acro is a challenging experience that is lots of fun and gives you a competitive edge.

“Primary Position” includes growth in storytelling, creativity, and musicality while building on the fundamentals of dance. In a playful way we introduce ballet steps such as plié and tendu for the first time, and students can master laterality (right versus left), as well as other elements of spatial awareness. With simple tap steps together we explore the relationship between music and dance and develop your child’s musicality.

Creative movement activities introduce children to spatial awareness, musicality, and body control, while developing motor skills and coordination. Must be fully potty trained & ready to be in class independently

Mommy & Me is designed for both you and your little one! For our parents it helps with gaining balance of home life and socializing with other parents. While helping your little one in their socialization skills, developing good physical habits, and communication skills. Engaging all of their senses to help them build confidence and independence as they transition to new things in their lives such as: Daycare, Pre-school, or even our Little Swans class!

All styles for all ages!

One week long ballet focused Intensive program is for dancers who are looking to get stronger, improve their technique and prepare for upcoming new dance season. Classes in Ballet, Variation, PrePointe/Pointe, Contemporary, NeoClassical, Strentgh & Conditioning, Pilates and more. Dancers are expected to follow appropriate ballet class etiquette, including arriving at the studio at least 10 minutes prior to class and being fully prepared to begin at the start of class. Dancers must wear black leotards, pink tights and proper ballet shoes and/or pointe shoes (if appropriate).