Academy of Dance Arts

Dancers learn how rhythm is sounded out by the clicking taps on dancer's heels and toes. ADA requires dancers to be age 5 to enroll. See Schedule

This program introduces dance to our youngest dancers, age 18 months-4 years old. These classes use music, props, imagination & games to introduce movement to dancers in a fun and encouraging environment. Our Preschool classes build self confidence, coordination, flexibility, musicality, discipline, and social skills. But most of all it is FUN!

This class, for 3 & 4 year olds, is 30 minutes of Preschool Creative and 30 minutes of Tap. Preschool Creative introduces dancers to rhythm, movement, and dance. Tap is a rhythmic style that uses shoes to create music. Dancers learn how rhythm is sounded out by the clicking taps on dancer's heels and toes. This class helps build self confidence, coordination, flexibility, musicality, discipline, and social skills. But most of all it is FUN!

This class for 18 months - 3 years old allows an adult to dance alongside their dancer. Both are introduced to rhythm, movement, and dance through use of their imagination & games. This class helps build bonding, coordination, flexibility, musicality, discipline, and social skills. But most of all it is FUN!

This class introduces 3 & 4 year olds to rhythm, movement, and dance. This class helps build self confidence, coordination, flexibility, musicality, discipline, and social skills. But most of all it is FUN!

Dancers must understand the depth of training muscle memory & the understanding of core stability, weight placement and alignment. ADA requires dancers to be enrolled in Elementary level Ballet class or higher to enroll.

This strong & expressive style arose as a reaction to Ballet. Dancers begin on the floor to learn how to curve & lengthen the spine while using the breath to initiate movements. Once standing dancers learn to use gravity to fall and recover to standing. Movements range from sharp & direct to smooth and flowing. ADA requires dancers to attend 2 Ballet classes a week in Elementary level or higher to enroll.

This smooth style combines ballet and jazz movements. Dancers explore emotions and how they make movements bigger and fuller in order to tell a story through dance. Movements on the floor, standing or with partners are learned in the class.

This high energy style combines African & European dance movements with a strong emphasis on technique. Dancers learn to isolate body parts and rhythmically move to music. This style is seen on Broadway, music videos & stage shows. ADA requires dancers to be age 7 to enroll.

This vibrant style is based on street dance. Dancers learn freestyle movements that are based on principles of popping & locking body parts while breaking down normal pedestrian movements into works of art. This style can be seen in some music videos. Music is often Hip Hop, R&B, pop, Latin pop or a mixture of all. ADA requires dancers to be age 7 to enroll.

This high energy style, for 6-10 year old dancer with special needs, combines African & European dance movements with a strong emphasis on technique. Dancers learn to isolate body parts and rhythmically move to music. This style is seen on Broadway, music videos & stage shows.

This class, for 2 - 5 year olds, allows an adult to dance alongside their dancer with special needs. Both are introduced to rhythm, movement, and dance through use of their imagination & games. This class helps build bonding, coordination, flexibility, musicality, discipline, and social skills. But most of all it is FUN!

This flowing & graceful style originated in fifteenth century Europe. Dancers begin holding on to a barre to learn balance and strength by holding the body still while moving their legs and arms. They then move to the center to practice these movements. This style includes a lot of stretching and lengthening of the muscles.

Ensemble teaches young people how to be responsible pre-professional dancers. We train them not only in technique, but also how to conduct themselves in class and rehearsal and how to properly prepare themselves for class, rehearsal and performance. We emphasize a respectful environment with a family atmosphere.

This rhythmic style uses shoes to create music.

This is an innovative dance conditioning class for dancers.

This program introduces dance to our youngest dancers, age 18 months-4 years old.

This strong & expressive style arose as a reaction to Ballet.

This smooth style combines ballet and jazz movements.

This high energy style combines African & European dance movements with a strong emphasis on technique.

This vibrant style is based on street dance.

This program contains classes specially created & structured for dancers with special needs.

This flowing & graceful style originated in fifteenth century Europe.

ADA Integrity Ensemble includes (but is not limited to): Performances at Penrod, Indianapolis Artsgarden, 2 performances of Littlest Angel at Schrott Perfoming Arts Center, a special recital dance and various community outreach performances.

An introductory dance class for preschoolers combining fundamental ballet and tap techniques, helping young dancers develop rhythm, coordination, and an appreciation for different dance styles.

A combined class for trainee and apprentice ballet dancers, focusing on intermediate to advanced technique, stamina, and artistic development.

A ballet class for dancers around 10 years old, focusing on advanced technique, musicality, and introducing more complex choreography and performance elements.

An foundational ballet class for young dancers focusing on basic ballet positions, terminology, and graceful movement, suitable for children aged 5-6 years old.

An introductory tap class for young children, focusing on basic tap steps, rhythm development, and musicality in a playful and engaging environment.

A tap dance class for dancers with secondary to elementary skills, focusing on building rhythmic complexity and enhancing tap technique for ages 7 and up.

The highest level of ballet training, for principal dancers, focusing on professional-level technique, advanced repertoire, stamina, and expressive artistry.

A specialized class for trainee and apprentice ballet dancers focusing on learning and performing choreographed pieces, enhancing their understanding of artistry and performance.

A jazz dance class for adults, providing an opportunity to learn or continue developing jazz techniques, coordination, and performance expression.

A lyrical dance class for trainee level dancers, focusing on expressing emotion through fluid movement, combining technical skills with artistic interpretation.

A class dedicated to principal ballet dancers learning and performing advanced choreography, emphasizing interpretation, stage presence, and mastering complex routines.

This class focuses on developing choreography skills for elementary modern dancers, encouraging them to create and explore their own movement sequences.

A modern dance class for trainee level dancers, deepening their understanding of technique, performance quality, and exploring more complex movement vocabulary.

This class is designed for trainee modern dancers to develop their choreography skills, focusing on creating innovative and expressive movement pieces.

An introductory modern dance class for elementary level students, exploring fundamental modern dance techniques, movement qualities, and creative expression.

A jazz dance class specifically designed for dancers with special needs, focusing on providing a nurturing and accessible environment to learn jazz techniques and express creativity.

A beginner tap class for children aged 5-7 years old, focusing on fundamental tap steps, rhythm, and developing clear percussive footwork.

A creative movement class for preschoolers that encourages imagination and self-expression through dance, games, and music, building a foundation for future dance exploration.

An advanced tap dance class for apprentice and principal dancers (12 and up), challenging them with complex rhythms, speed, and expressive percussive artistry.

A hip hop dance class for middle school students, focusing on developing dynamic street dance skills, musicality, and performance presence.

A tap dance class for trainee level dancers (8+ years old), focusing on advanced rhythmic patterns, speed, and intricate footwork.

An elementary level hip hop class introducing foundational street dance styles, rhythm, and energetic movement, building coordination and confidence.

An advanced lyrical dance class for apprentice and principal dancers, emphasizing emotional storytelling, fluid technique, and dynamic expression through movement.

A tap dance class designed for adults, offering a fun way to improve rhythm, coordination, and learn tap technique at any experience level.

A dynamic class for teenagers combining energetic hip hop moves with the stylized techniques of jazz, offering a diverse and exciting dance experience.

Progressing Ballet Technique (PBT) is an innovative dance training program that enhances students' understanding of movement and safely strengthens their bodies for ballet and dance.

A jazz dance class for dancers with beginner to intermediate skills, focusing on developing foundational jazz techniques, rhythm, and dynamic movement.

An advanced jazz dance class for apprentice and principal dancers, challenging them with intricate choreography, high energy, and sophisticated performance skills.

A ballet class for dancers aged 8-10 years old who have a solid foundation in ballet technique, focusing on increasing complexity and refining movement quality.

An introductory ballet class for children aged 7-9 years old, focusing on core ballet techniques, posture, and developing strength and flexibility in a supportive environment.

A tap class for teenagers with beginner to intermediate skills, focusing on developing rhythmic precision, speed, and musicality.

An elementary level jazz class building on foundational steps, focusing on increasing speed, flexibility, and developing performance quality.

An advanced modern dance class for apprentice and principal dancers, focusing on high-level technique, intricate phrasing, and powerful performance.

A ballet class for teenagers with beginner to intermediate skills, focusing on building technique, strength, and confidence in a supportive, age-appropriate environment.

A jazz dance class for trainee level dancers, focusing on refining technique, increasing stamina, and exploring more complex jazz styles and choreography.

This advanced class for apprentice and principal modern dancers delves into the creation and performance of complex choreographic works, demanding precision and artistic interpretation.

A progression class for ballet dancers moving from elementary to trainee levels, refining technique and preparing for more advanced training and repertoire.

This class is for dancers with special needs and their guardians, offering a supportive environment to explore movement, music, and build confidence through dance.

Preschool dance class designed for very young children and their guardians to explore movement and music together, fostering early coordination and bonding through playful activities.

A foundational class combining basic tap and jazz steps for young dancers, introducing rhythm, coordination, and musicality in a fun, engaging format.

A lyrical dance class suitable for recreational and elementary level students, blending ballet, jazz, and contemporary techniques to express emotions through movement.

A combined ballet class catering to dancers with beginner to intermediate skills, aged 7-10 years old, offering a progression of technique and artistry.

A ballet class designed for adults of all levels, offering a chance to learn or continue practicing ballet technique, improving posture, flexibility, and strength.

An advanced ballet class for apprentice and principal dancers, aged 12 and up, demanding high technical proficiency, artistry, and performance quality.