Bluegrass Academy Of Dance

If your child has a hard time deciding between dance and gymnastics, this is a great option! Our Acrobatic Arts certified teacher will structure the class to include work on tumbling and acrobatic skills in a logical progression that will prepare them for acro dance, cheerleading, etc. Acrobatics is thought to be a subset of gymnastics; instead of a sprung floor, bars, beam, or vault, acro teaches dancers how to use their own bodies safely on a hard floor and utilizes more graceful, softer lines with a more fluid prep and landing in their tumbling. Dancers are HIGHLY ENCOURAGED to be enrolled in a separate dance technique class (ballet and/or jazz). Bluegrass teachers use the Acrobatic Arts curriculum and progressions.

This class will explore elements of contemporary and modern dance including control, balance, breath, contraction/release, fall and recovery, and floor work. Techniques explored include Horton, Graham, Duncan, and others.

A fun, high-energy class in which dancers will learn basics of different styles under the umbrella of 'hip-hop' including house, jazz funk, popping, locking, and breaking with respect to the culture and history of the style.

Musical Theater Jazz dance is a high-energy, rhythmic style of dance seen on Broadway and other stages. Focus is on flexibility, control, and performance and the class will learn specific variations from classic Broadway shows. Tap dance focus is on timing, rhythm, and coordination.

Our Giordano trained instructor uses the method for technique and progressions in both classic and contemporary jazz styles. Classes will focus on developing strong technique, style, and performance quality.

Our Progressing Ballet Technique certified instructor uses the method for training and developing correct technique through muscle memory, along with a traditional barre and center work based in Cecchetti method. Classes will perform in the fall semester ballet as well as in the spring recital.

A class which explores movement that consists of Pre-ballet, Tap, and Tumbling. No prerequisites required. Focus: Following directions, learning independently, proper terminology, and fun! Class will perform one dance in the fall ballet and two dances in the spring recital.

A class which explores movement that consists of Pre-ballet, Creative Movement, and Tumbling. No prerequisites required. Focus: Following directions and learning to love movement! Class will perform one dance in the fall ballet and one dance in the recital.

A class exploring movement that consists of Creative Movement, Pre-ballet, Tap, Intro to Jazz, and Tumbling. No prerequisites required. Focus: Following directions, learning independently, proper terminology, and fun! Class will perform one dance in the fall ballet and two dances in the spring recital.

An intro into movement class taken with a parent or other caregiver that consists of Creative Movement, Ballet, Games, and Tumbling. No prerequisites required. Focus: Following directions and learning to love movement!