Creative Arts Council of Wells County

Tap dance is an American artform that utilizes the movement of the feet and ankles in collaboration with the metal taps on the bottom of the shoes to create rhythmic sounds and unique movement. The program has focused on both the rhythm tap style and musical theater style.

"Modern" dance is an American art form that has a rich history of rebellion, self expression, and athletic dancers with the ability to have control of their body. Modern dancers are barefoot and often channel ballet in their choreography but also almost any other style, requiring their dancers to be athletic. The main focus of technique class is alignment, retention, and building stamina for across-the-floor variations, adagio, jumps, floor work, and ultimately, repertoire. This class will not have time to formally delve into "post-modern dance," but advanced class repertoire and modern music styles may occasionally be used for choreography to encourage dancers toward a wide range of applications .

Creative Arts Council’s School of Ballet began in 1976 when former Broadway performer, Beth Lampton, began offering classes at the Creative Arts Council. After almost 50 years (and a name change) Creative Arts Dance Academy is thriving. Creative Arts Dance Academy offers classical ballet technique classes taught by Cecchetti (USA) certified instructors for all levels. Cecchetti classes instructed by Jeni Meeks and Grace Meeks About Cecchetti Method The Cecchetti Method of ballet training is a progressive system of training dancers from a pre-ballet beginning level to a professional level. The Cecchetti Method was designed with careful regard to the laws of anatomy to prepare a dancer’s body to bear the physical demands of public performance. The Method embodies qualities that are essential to the dancer; balance, poise, strength, elevation, elasticity, musicality and artistry. Cecchetti USA has established a syllabus of carefully orchestrated exercises that build in complexity ensuring that each new movement is introduced from a fundamental approach…Focus is on instruction by studying and absorbing the basic principles which govern the art, rather than by mere imitation of an individual’s teaching style. The balance between the daily practice of both Cecchetti’s set exercises and each teacher’s new sequences is essential to producing a well rounded and versatile dancer.

Tap dance is an American artform that utilizes the movement of the feet and ankles in collaboration with the metal taps on the bottom of the shoes to create rhythmic sounds and unique movement.

Modern dance is an American art form that has a rich history of rebellion, self expression, and athletic dancers with the ability to have control of their body. The main focus of technique class is alignment, retention, and building stamina for across-the-floor variations, adagio, jumps, floor work, and ultimately, repertoire.

Our oldest class offered, Creative Movement classes at Creative Arts are play-based movement with lots of sing alongs, props, and games encouraging ingenuity and self expression in fun and educational ways.

Creative Arts Dance Academy offers classical ballet technique classes taught by Cecchetti (USA) certified instructors for all levels. The Cecchetti Method of ballet training is a progressive system of training dancers from a pre-ballet beginning level to a professional level.

"Modern" dance is an American art form that has a rich history of rebellion, self expression, and athletic dancers with the ability to have control of their body. Modern dancers are barefoot and often channel ballet in their choreography but also almost any other style, requiring their dancers to be athletic.

Our oldest class offered, Creative Movement classes at Creative Arts are play-based movement with lots of sing alongs, props, and games encouraging ingenuity and self expression in fun and educational ways. We use music and song to integrate fundamental movement patterns, develop spatial awareness, listening skills, rhythm, coordination, motor skills, and social skills.

Creative Arts Council’s School of Ballet began in 1976 when former Broadway performer, Beth Lampton, began offering classes at the Creative Arts Council. After almost 50 years (and a name change) Creative Arts Dance Academy is thriving. Creative Arts Dance Academy offers classical ballet technique classes taught by Cecchetti (USA) certified instructors for all levels.

Class for 4 year old students info -must be 4 years old by September 1, 2025.

Class for 3/4 year old students info -must be 3 years old by November 1, 2025.

Class for 3 year old students info -must be 3 years old by September 1, 2025.

Creative Movement: for 3-5 year old students. Classes are 45 minutes and meet twice a week for 2 weeks.

Our oldest class offered, Creative Movement classes at Creative Arts are play-based movement with lots of sing alongs, props, and games encouraging ingenuity and self expression in fun and educational ways. We use music and song to integrate fundamental movement patterns, develop spatial awareness, listening skills, rhythm, coordination, motor skills, and social skills. Multiple 6-week sessions throughout the school year.

Intermediate/Advanced Dance: for students that have reached an intermediate to advanced level of classical ballet. Students will take 2-3 hours of class twice a week for two weeks. Classes offered will include ballet and contemporary dance styles.

Dance for Continuing Students: for 9-12 year old students. Students will take two 1-hour classes (one in ballet and one dance elective) twice a week for 2 weeks.

Pre-Dance: for 6-8 year old students. Students will take two 45 minute classes (one in ballet and one dance elective) twice a week for 2 weeks.

Whether you have always wanted to live out your 'dancing with the stars' dreams or if you are wanting to have some experience before 'Cinderella' auditions, this workshop is for you! No Partner Required. All you need to bring is hard soled shoes, yourself, and a groovy attitude! We have a limited floor floor so don’t wait to sign up!