Xpressions Dance Academy

Contemporary dance is a style of expressive dance that combines elements of several dance genres including modern, jazz, lyrical and classical ballet. Contemporary dancers strive to connect the mind and the body through fluid dance movements.

Hip-Hop teaches students the latest movement in street dance, funk and hip-hop. It also focuses on endurance, strength, rhythm and timing.

Tumbling class offers the fundamentals of gymnastics focused on the skills necessary for gymnastics, cheerleading, dance & overall fitness. Beginner levels for elementary & teens progressing through Intermediate & Advanced skills.

Tap dance presents various rhythms made by movements of the feet that develop timing and coordination. There are 3 levels of tap offered depending on age and skill.

Stylized theatrical dancing based on many other forms of dance and influenced by American Jazz music. Dancers must also be enrolled in Ballet class.

XDA Musical Theatre classes are taught in 2 sessions. September-December is our “Academy” Session where we teach all things foundational to Musical Theatre through singing, dancing, acting and more. This culminates in a performance at our Winter Showcase. January-May is our “Performance” Session where we put on a full scale musical with sets, props, costumes and actors, performed at a professional auditorium in March followed by a class performance at our Spring recital in May. Musical Theater students interested in participating in the Spring musical will audition in December. Everyone WILL be given a role and they will sign a contract committing to the rehearsal schedule & performances.

Ballet is an artistic dance style characterized by grace and precision of movement and elaborate, formal technique. All dancers will be leveled in their ballet classes based on age and dance ability. Dancers in levels 5 and above are required to take class twice each week. Students wishing to dance on pointe must enroll in a pre-pointe class.

A 60-minute combination class consisting of pre-jazz and pre-ballet with emphasis on rhythm, coordination and flexibility. This class will perform both a ballet and a jazz dance in the Spring Recital.

A 60-minute class for dancers in Kindergarten. This class introduces the basic foundations of ballet and tap while exploring rhythm, coordination and creative movement for children just beginning school. This class will perform both a ballet and a tap dance in the Spring Recital.

A toddler class introducing ballet & creative movement to music, develop coordination, primary moving skills, self-confidence & to learn classroom etiquette & sharing.