Motion Dance Academy

Our Summer Technique classes focus on ballet, jazz, and contemporary dance styles. While these are geared towards our Company Teams, we welcome other dancers to join. These are leveled classes and have prerequisites. Our Level 1 class is best suited for littles who have dance and technique experience and are able to listen and follow directions for an hour. All other levels will require evaluation for placement.

Technique Essentials is a focused class designed to help dancers develop the strength, flexibility, and control needed to execute dance moves with precision and power. In this class, students will build a solid foundation in the essential techniques required for skills, powerful jumps and leaps. Through targeted exercises, stretching routines, and strength-building drills, dancers will work to improve their overall body awareness and muscle control, ensuring they have the proper technique to perform.

Strength and Conditioning is for dancers looking to improve their overall strength, flexibility, and endurance.. The class emphasizes building power, stability, and control. Ideal for dancers of all levels, the class is scalable to meet individual fitness goals and needs.

This class is to help develop the skills needed to perform in musical theater. Students will learn jazz based technique along with basic tap and other dance styles, vocabulary, stage directions and how to connect to an audience and tell a story through dance. Students will learn Musical Theater Dance: Build on foundational musical theater dance steps, including simple jazz and tap, and the ability to learn and perform a combo quickly Vocabulary and readiness: understand theater terminology, recognize dance vocab relevant to choreo, stage directions Acting Through Dance: Musical theater is all about storytelling, and this class emphasizes the importance of acting through your movements. Learn how to infuse personality and emotion into your dance steps, transforming basic choreography into a performance that will captivate casting directors.

Dance Focus: Flexibility is a class designed to help dancers improve their overall flexibility, mobility, and strength. In this class, students will focus on increasing their flexibility while building the strength necessary to safely deepen their stretches and improve range of motion. Dancers will learn: Stretching Techniques: Learn safe and effective stretching routines that increase flexibility over time while promoting injury prevention. The class will also focus on proper warm-up and cool-down techniques. Strength & Control: Build strength in the muscles needed to maintain stability while deepening stretches, ensuring that flexibility gains are supported by proper muscle strength and control.

Designe d for individuals with physical or developmental disabilities, our Shining Stars program offers a joyful and supportive space to explore movement and dance! Classes available for ages 8+

Our Tumbling & Acro program combines traditional tumbling skills with dance technique to enhance strength, flexibility, balance, and coordination. Classes are leveled to ensure appropriate skill development at every stage. Levels 7 & 8 are advanced acro classes designed for dancers with strong technical foundations and a high level of strength, control, and flexibility. Students will be introduced to advanced acrobatic elements including front and side aerials, back handsprings, Valdez, crocodiles and more.

Our Tumbling & Acro program combines traditional tumbling skills with dance technique to enhance strength, flexibility, balance, and coordination. Classes are leveled to ensure appropriate skill development at every stage. Levels 5 & 6 are designed for intermediate to advanced dancers who have developed strong foundational skills. These levels focus on control, flexibility, and precision while building the strength and confidence. Students will work toward mastering bridge kick overs, front limbers, front walk overs, back walkovers, and Arabians. Dancers will also continue integrating acrobatic skills into dance combinations to develop versatility and performance quality.

Our Tumbling & Acro program combines traditional tumbling skills with dance technique to enhance strength, flexibility, balance, and coordination. Classes are leveled to ensure appropriate skill development at every stage. Levels 3 & 4 are designed for dancers who have a solid foundation in basic acro skills and are ready to build strength, control, and fluidity. These levels expand on the skills introduced in Level 2. Students will work on intermediate tumbling skills such as one-handed cartwheels, cartwheels from knees, handstand forward rolls, and dive rolls. Core strength, shoulder stability, and coordination are emphasized to safely support these new movements.

Our Tumbling & Acro program combines traditional tumbling skills with dance technique to enhance strength, flexibility, balance, and coordination. Classes are leveled to ensure appropriate skill development at every stage. Level 2 is designed for students who have mastered the foundational body positions and shapes introduced in Level 1. This level introduces core tumbling skills such as forward rolls, backward rolls, cartwheels, and handstands. Dancers will focus on proper technique, body alignment, and control while building the strength needed for more advanced skills.

Our Tumbling & Acro program combines traditional tumbling skills with dance technique to enhance strength, flexibility, balance, and coordination. Classes are leveled to ensure appropriate skill development at every stage. Level 1 serves as an introductory class, focusing on foundational body positions, shapes, and movement patterns that prepare dancers for more advanced skills. No experience is required to join Level 1.

This class is designed to develop rhythm, style and sound. Students will learn a variety of tap styles. Class emphasizes developing proper tap technique, producing clear tap sounds, and having fun! Dancers will learn: Motor Skills: the ability to incorporate turning into steps, speed transitions. Dance Skills: Introduce steps such as buffalos, shuffle grapevines, times steps and maxi fords Other: understand the dynamics, syncopation, and other rhythmic concepts

This class is designed to develop rhythm, style and sound. Students will learn a variety of tap styles. Class emphasizes developing proper tap technique, producing clear tap sounds, and having fun! Dancers will learn: Motor Skills: the ability to incorporate turning into steps, speed transitions. Dance Skills: Introduce steps such as buffalos, shuffle grapevines, times steps and maxi fords Other: understand the dynamics, syncopation, and other rhythmic concepts

Jazz borrows from modern and ballet technique. Level 3 Jazz class is designed for dancers ages 12-18 who are ready to explore more advanced movements, choreography, and performance skills.

Jazz borrows from modern and ballet technique and develops stylistically. This class builds upon the fundamentals learned in Level 1 while introducing more advanced jazz steps, combinations, and performance techniques. Dancers will focus on improving their strength, flexibility while learning to express themselves with confidence and style.

Jazz borrows from modern and ballet technique. This class focuses on building a strong base of core movements, rhythm, and style, while developing flexibility, strength, and coordination. What dancers will learn: Jazz Basics Flexibility & Strength: Improve flexibility and strength through basic stretches and exercises, helping to enhance leg extension, turnout, and overall mobility, essential for more advanced jazz movements. Footwork Turns: Begin learning the proper technique for executing basic turns like pivot turns and chainé turns, with emphasis on spotting to help with balance and control.

Hip-Hop Krew III is our advanced hip-hop class designed for dancers ages 12-18 who are ready to push their skills. On Krew, you will delve deeper into hip hop styles, intricate footwork, performances, and creative expression.

Hip-Hop Krew II, is our intermediate class designed for dancers ages 10-18 who have a solid foundation in basic hip-hop techniques. You'll explore new styles, strengthen your performance quality, and develop your personal hip-hop style while learning footwork, isolations, and choreography.

This class is designed for dancers ages 8 to 12 who are ready to build a strong foundation in hip hop! In this class, dancers will explore the essential elements of hip-hop all while learning how to move to the beat with style and confidence. What dancers will learn: Introduced to different styles of hip hop such as old school, new school, basic krump and more! Rhythm & Musicality

Our 45-minute, Hip-Hop for Kids class is the perfect way for young dancers to get their groove on while developing important dance skills! In this high-energy class, dancers will learn the basics of hip-hop in a fun and supportive environment. With a focus on coordination, rhythm, balance, and creativity, this class introduces exciting moves that kids love, all while helping them build confidence and strength. What dancers will learn: Basic Hip-Hop Grooves Body Isolations Rhythm & Timing

Our Hip-Hop for Minis, is a 30-minute class perfect introduction to the exciting world of hip-hop dance! Designed for young dancers with loads of energy, this fun and fast-paced class will get your child moving to the beat while developing coordination, balance and strength. Focusing on confidence, creative freestyle and teamwork, students are encouraged to develop their own sense of style while dancing to clean hip hop music! What your dancer will learn: Basic Hip-Hop Moves Creative Movement Group Play & Social Skills

Boys Only Hip Hop is a high energy class specifically for boys to develop their unique style, build confidence, and work as a team. What dancers will learn: Individual Style Tricks Confidence Building

Contemporary: early intermediate is for dancers ages 10-18. This class builds on fundamental skills of contemporary dance while encouraging expression and creativity. What dancers will learn: Creative Expression & Storytelling: Develop your unique voice as a dancer by connecting your movements to storytelling. Improvisation & Artistic Freedom: Students will learn how to explore personal movement choices, experiment with space and timing, and build your confidence in free-flowing movement.

Contemporary Basics is for young dancers ages 7-10 who are eager to explore movement in a fun and creative environment. This class introduces fundamental skills while encouraging expression and creativity.

This class offers ballet basics, jazz, and tap techniques! This class provides a well-rounded foundation in all three styles, helping children develop a love for movement, rhythm, and artistic expression. What your dancer will learn: Ballet Fundamentals: Dancers will learn basic ballet positions such as first, second, and fifth positions. Introduction to balance and turns, including basic pirouettes and chaine turns. Jazz Technique: Dancers will to explore energetic movements with an emphasis on learning musicality and timing, incorporating creative movement and self-expression. Tap Rhythm & Coordination: We begin by using simple tap movements and combining steps into short combinations and routines. Flexibility & Strength: Stretching and strengthening activities will help build muscle memory and flexibility needed for more advanced techniques. Creativity & Expression: We encourage dancers to express themselves creatively through movement.

Ballet is the foundation for all dance subjects. Ballet develops and requires coordination, grace, muscle toning, poise, good posture, flexibility, stamina, and endurance. Students will learn proper body placement, alignment, and technique. Each student will learn ballet terminology in French, correct body alignment, how to improve their natural turn-out and a love for one of the most graceful living arts. Dancers will learn: Memorize barre combinations Triple turns Attitude Petite allegro Adagio Fouette turns A la seconde turns Artistry

Ballet is the foundation for all dance subjects. Ballet develops and requires coordination, grace, muscle toning, poise, good posture, flexibility, stamina, and endurance. Students will learn proper body placement, alignment, and technique. Each student will learn ballet terminology in French, correct body alignment, how to improve their natural turn-out and a love for one of the most graceful living arts. Dancers will learn: Follow by word at barre and begin to memorize combinations Double pirouette Tour en l’air Passe Petite jeté Pas de chat Sissone Port de bras positions Fondu Saut de chat Tour jeté Rond de jambe en l’air

Ballet is the foundation for all dance subjects. Ballet develops and requires coordination, grace, muscle toning, poise, good posture, flexibility, stamina, and endurance. Students will learn proper body placement, alignment, and technique. Each student will learn ballet terminology in French, correct body alignment, how to improve their natural turn-out and a love for one of the most graceful living arts. Ballet 1 is suitable for students 8 and up who have limited experience in ballet. Dancers will learn: Follow by word and minimal demonstration at barre Sousou Chainé turn Pique turn Pirouette Retire Temps level Balance Pas de Bourrée Grand Jeté All 5 foot positions Degage Sur le coup pied Frappe

Ballet is the foundation for all dance subjects. Ballet develops and requires coordination, grace, muscle toning, poise, good posture, flexibility, stamina, and endurance. Students will learn proper body placement, alignment, and technique. Each student will learn ballet terminology in French, correct body alignment, how to improve their natural turn-out and a love for one of the most graceful living arts. This class is perfect for young beginners.

This 30-minute class is the perfect introduction to the exciting world of hip-hop dance! Designed for young dancers with loads of energy, this fun and fast-paced class will get your child moving while developing coordination, balance and strength. Focusing on confidence, creative freestyle and teamwork, students are encouraged to develop their own sense of style while dancing to clean hip hop music!

This 45-minute class is the perfect introduction to both ballet and tap dance for young dancers ages 3-4. Dancers will: Explore Ballet Basics: Through fun, imaginative exercises, dancers will learn the foundational principles of ballet such as proper posture, balance, and simple positions (first and second positions). They will also begin practicing basic movements like pliés, tendus, and chassés, developing strength, flexibility, and body awareness. Tap Rhythm & Sound: Dancers will learn simple tap movements and begin combining steps into short combinations and routines, and will develop an ear for timing and rhythm as they learn to make music with their feet and improve their ability to stay on beat. Motor Skills & Coordination: Dancers will enhance gross motor skills by practicing balance, jumping, and skipping, while also building foot and body coordination. Social Skills & Teamwork: Dancers will practice important social skills like listening, taking turns, and working with others. The class environment fosters friendship, cooperation, and a love of dance in a supportive, nurturing atmosphere.

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Our Mini Movers class is an exciting and interactive program designed to help young children, ages 2.5-5, develop essential motor skills, explore movement, and engage in the world of dance and tumbling through discovery learning. We Will learn: Gross Motor Skill Development: Students will practice running, jumping, hopping, skipping, balancing, and more. Basic Tumbling Skills: Using the Acrobatic Arts Primary program, students will be introduced to strength and basic tumbling skills.

Creative Motion is a fast moving class that uses storybooks and props, which help bring each lesson to life. Whether they're twirling like fairies, stomping like dinosaurs, or flying like superheroes, the stories and props create an imaginative backdrop that makes movement even more engaging. Scarves, ribbons, hoops, and other props allow dancers to express themselves in unique ways while exploring new textures, shapes, and sounds.

This 30-minute fun filled class is designed for toddlers and their grown-ups to explore the world of dance together! Through imaginative play, simple games, and interactive activities, toddlers will develop key gross motor skills, improve coordination, and build strength, all while learning basic dance terms.