
Atlantic Dance Arts
Address
29 School Street
Gorham, Maine 04038
Opening Hours
- Monday: 9:00 AM - 8:30 PM
- Tuesday: 9:00 AM - 8:30 PM
- Wednesday: 9:00 AM - 8:30 PM
- Thursday: 9:00 AM - 8:30 PM
- Friday: 9:00 AM - 8:30 PM
- Saturday: 9:00 AM - 8:30 PM
- Sunday: Closed
About Atlantic Dance Arts
Located in the heart of Gorham, Maine, Atlantic Dance Arts is a vibrant studio dedicated to nurturing the passion for dance across all ages. With a comprehensive curriculum, they offer a wide array of foundational and advanced dance styles, including classical Ballet, energetic Hip Hop, expressive Jazz, rhythmic Tap, and fluid Contemporary. Students also have the opportunity to explore the theatrical world through Musical Theater classes and build strength and grace in Barre sessions. Atlantic Dance Arts is committed to providing a supportive and inspiring environment where dancers can develop their technical skills, artistry, and confidence. Their expert instructors focus on fostering a love for movement and artistic expression, making Atlantic Dance Arts a cornerstone of the Gorham arts community for aspiring dancers.
Styles offered at Atlantic Dance Arts
Programs from Atlantic Dance Arts
75 programs available
Classes
Ballet Variation
ADA Performance Team Day
Ballet Variations
Drop in Class
Lyrical 1
Tap & Try Combo
For our “combo” classes, we offer a 45 minute class split between two styles: either Tap, Ballet, Jazz, Acro, Hip Hop, or Lyrical. For our Tap & Try class, we will spend each class tapping, and will rotate styles of dance throughout the year. Our combo classes are a great opportunity for kids to try out a variety of styles!
Ballet 4/5
Ballet is the foundation of a technical dance education, and comes with its own vocabulary. Each class begins with a ballet barre, moves to a center floor adagio, across the floor, and petite and grand allegro. Students will learn terminology in French, correct body alignment, how to improve their technique and develop a love for the most graceful living art. Levels 4+ are required to take 2 classes a week.
Creative Movement
Designed for our youngest dancers, creative movement is a great introduction into the world of dance! Dancers will be exposed to beginner ballet and gymnastics technique, and will explore their movement in a fun, welcoming environment.
Tap/Ballet Combo
For our “combo” classes, we offer a 45 minute class split between two styles: either Tap, Ballet, Jazz, Acro, Hip Hop, or Lyrical. For our Tap & Try class, we will spend each class tapping, and will rotate styles of dance throughout the year. Our combo classes are a great opportunity for kids to try out a variety of styles!
Lyrical 4
An interpretive style of dance, Lyrical takes the strength of ballet technique and incorporates the use of the torso and musicality. The lyrics to a song or the story behind a piece acts as the inspiration for Lyrical movement.
Lyrical 3/Teen Lyrical
An interpretive style of dance, Lyrical takes the strength of ballet technique and incorporates the use of the torso and musicality. The lyrics to a song or the story behind a piece acts as the inspiration for Lyrical movement.
Jazz 4
Our jazz program explores classical through contemporary and commercial jazz. Class will feature a warm up stretch, strength and conditioning, isolation work, as well as across the floor and center combinations.
Jazz 3/Teen Jazz
Our jazz program explores classical through contemporary and commercial jazz. Class will feature a warm up stretch, strength and conditioning, isolation work, as well as across the floor and center combinations.
Sr. Musical Theater Dance 13+
These classes are designed for those theater lovers! As an open level class, we will explore a variety of dance styles, learning the most frequently used steps you see in theater dance. In addition, the students will occasionally participate in scene study and will work with a voice instructor.
Performance Team
This provides an opportunity for the serious dance student to grow in performance skills and technique. Rather than focusing on winning, the studio is more concerned with the growth of each member, taking the opportunity to attend classes and receive valuable critiques from famous professionals. The team travels to Regional and National Dance competitions and takes multiple workshops with Master teachers.
Teen Ballet
Ballet is the foundation of a technical dance education, and comes with its own vocabulary. Each class begins with a ballet barre, moves to a center floor adagio, across the floor, and petite and grand allegro. Students will learn terminology in French, correct body alignment, how to improve their technique and develop a love for the most graceful living art. Levels 4+ are required to take 2 classes a week.
Jazz 1
Our jazz program explores classical through contemporary and commercial jazz. Class will feature a warm up stretch, strength and conditioning, isolation work, as well as across the floor and center combinations.
Tap 4
Tap classes are designed to develop rhythm, style and sound. Students will learn a variety of tap styles from Broadway to Hoofing. Classes will emphasize developing proper tap technique, producing crisp, clean, and clear tap sounds, and having fun. As students progress through each level, curriculum will become increasingly more complex and intricate.
Jazz 2
Our jazz program explores classical through contemporary and commercial jazz. Class will feature a warm up stretch, strength and conditioning, isolation work, as well as across the floor and center combinations.
Tap 1
Tap classes are designed to develop rhythm, style and sound. Students will learn a variety of tap styles from Broadway to Hoofing. Classes will emphasize developing proper tap technique, producing crisp, clean, and clear tap sounds, and having fun. As students progress through each level, curriculum will become increasingly more complex and intricate.
Ballet 5
Ballet is the foundation of a technical dance education, and comes with its own vocabulary. Each class begins with a ballet barre, moves to a center floor adagio, across the floor, and petite and grand allegro. Students will learn terminology in French, correct body alignment, how to improve their technique and develop a love for the most graceful living art. Levels 4+ are required to take 2 classes a week.
Hip Hop/Lyrical Combo
For our “combo” classes, we offer a 45 minute class split between two styles: either Tap, Ballet, Jazz, Acro, Hip Hop, or Lyrical. Our combo classes are a great opportunity for kids to try out a variety of styles! Class will feature a warm up, strength and conditioning, isolation work, as well as across the floor and center combinations. An interpretive style of dance, Lyrical takes the strength of ballet technique and incorporates the use of the torso and musicality.
Tap 2/3
Tap classes are designed to develop rhythm, style and sound. Students will learn a variety of tap styles from Broadway to Hoofing. Classes will emphasize developing proper tap technique, producing crisp, clean, and clear tap sounds, and having fun. As students progress through each level, curriculum will become increasingly more complex and intricate.
Adult Ballet
Ballet is the foundation of a technical dance education, and comes with its own vocabulary. Each class begins with a ballet barre, moves to a center floor adagio, across the floor, and petite and grand allegro. Students will learn terminology in French, correct body alignment, how to improve their technique and develop a love for the most graceful living art. Levels 4+ are required to take 2 classes a week.
Pointe 2
An extension of our ballet program, Pointe classes are available to the most advanced, director-approved students. Students are required to take two regular ballet technique classes in order to be enrolled in Pointe. Dancers will advance from Level I to Level II with the director’s discretion.
Pilates
Adult Tap
Tap classes are designed to develop rhythm, style and sound. Students will learn a variety of tap styles from Broadway to Hoofing. Classes will emphasize developing proper tap technique, producing crisp, clean, and clear tap sounds, and having fun. As students progress through each level, curriculum will become increasingly more complex and intricate.
Hip Hop 3
Class will feature a warm up, strength and conditioning, isolation work, as well as across the floor and center combinations. Dancers will also get an introduction to basic break dancing. Our program is dedicated to teaching its students to appreciate the history of Hip Hop, while embracing the ever-changing styles we see today. Atlantic Dance Arts’ Hip-Hop classes are a blending of urban street dance styles including Breaking, Popping, Locking, Krumping, and House. Students will learn the history of the Hip Hop culture, and will be given the opportunity to participate in at least one Hip Hop Jam each year. Recommended ages 7 and up.
Acro/Jazz Combo (ages 6+)
For our “combo” classes, we offer a 45 minute class split between two styles: either Tap, Ballet, Jazz, Acro, Hip Hop, or Lyrical. Our combo classes are a great opportunity for kids to try out a variety of styles! Our Acro program will teach students how to correctly execute acrobatic tricks and skills. Safety and proper technique is our main focus.
Hip Hop 1
Class will feature a warm up, strength and conditioning, isolation work, as well as across the floor and center combinations. Dancers will also get an introduction to basic break dancing. Our program is dedicated to teaching its students to appreciate the history of Hip Hop, while embracing the ever-changing styles we see today. Atlantic Dance Arts’ Hip-Hop classes are a blending of urban street dance styles including Breaking, Popping, Locking, Krumping, and House. Students will learn the history of the Hip Hop culture, and will be given the opportunity to participate in at least one Hip Hop Jam each year. Recommended ages 7 and up.
Acro 3/4
Our Acro program will teach students how to correctly execute acrobatic tricks and skills. Safety and proper technique is our main focus. Class will begin with a thorough stretch, as well as strength and conditioning exercises. Floor and mat exercises will be the main component of these classes. Students will complete optional Acrobatic Arts evaluations twice a year.
Senior Hip Hop
Class will feature a warm up, strength and conditioning, isolation work, as well as across the floor and center combinations. Dancers will also get an introduction to basic break dancing. Our program is dedicated to teaching its students to appreciate the history of Hip Hop, while embracing the ever-changing styles we see today. Atlantic Dance Arts’ Hip-Hop classes are a blending of urban street dance styles including Breaking, Popping, Locking, Krumping, and House. Students will learn the history of the Hip Hop culture, and will be given the opportunity to participate in at least one Hip Hop Jam each year. Recommended ages 7 and up.
Acro 1/2
Our Acro program will teach students how to correctly execute acrobatic tricks and skills. Safety and proper technique is our main focus. Class will begin with a thorough stretch, as well as strength and conditioning exercises. Floor and mat exercises will be the main component of these classes. Students will complete optional Acrobatic Arts evaluations twice a year.
Hip Hop 2
Class will feature a warm up, strength and conditioning, isolation work, as well as across the floor and center combinations. Dancers will also get an introduction to basic break dancing. Our program is dedicated to teaching its students to appreciate the history of Hip Hop, while embracing the ever-changing styles we see today. Atlantic Dance Arts’ Hip-Hop classes are a blending of urban street dance styles including Breaking, Popping, Locking, Krumping, and House. Students will learn the history of the Hip Hop culture, and will be given the opportunity to participate in at least one Hip Hop Jam each year. Recommended ages 7 and up.
Acro 5+
Our Acro program will teach students how to correctly execute acrobatic tricks and skills. Safety and proper technique is our main focus. Class will begin with a thorough stretch, as well as strength and conditioning exercises. Floor and mat exercises will be the main component of these classes. Students will complete optional Acrobatic Arts evaluations twice a year.
Teen Hop Hop
Class will feature a warm up, strength and conditioning, isolation work, as well as across the floor and center combinations. Dancers will also get an introduction to basic break dancing. Our program is dedicated to teaching its students to appreciate the history of Hip Hop, while embracing the ever-changing styles we see today. Atlantic Dance Arts’ Hip-Hop classes are a blending of urban street dance styles including Breaking, Popping, Locking, Krumping, and House. Students will learn the history of the Hip Hop culture, and will be given the opportunity to participate in at least one Hip Hop Jam each year. Recommended ages 7 and up.
Contemporary 2
A more percussive style of Lyrical dance, Contemporary requires musicality and versatility in many styles of dance. Working from strong ballet technique, while fusing elements of jazz and modern, Contemporary focuses on more pedestrian movements, while pairing sharp and fluid gestures through improvisation.
Summer Dance Classes
Ballet 1
Ballet is the foundation of a technical dance education, and comes with its own vocabulary. Each class begins with a ballet barre, moves to a center floor adagio, across the floor, and petite and grand allegro. Students will learn terminology in French, correct body alignment, how to improve their technique and develop a love for the most graceful living art. Levels 4+ are required to take 2 classes a week.
Mini Hip Hop (ages 5-7)
Class will feature a warm up, strength and conditioning, isolation work, as well as across the floor and center combinations. Dancers will also get an introduction to basic break dancing. Our program is dedicated to teaching its students to appreciate the history of Hip Hop, while embracing the ever-changing styles we see today. Atlantic Dance Arts’ Hip-Hop classes are a blending of urban street dance styles including Breaking, Popping, Locking, Krumping, and House. Students will learn the history of the Hip Hop culture, and will be given the opportunity to participate in at least one Hip Hop Jam each year. Recommended ages 7 and up.
Jr. Musical Theater (ages 8-12)
These classes are designed for those theater lovers! As an open level class, we will explore a variety of dance styles, learning the most frequently used steps you see in theater dance. In addition, the students will occasionally participate in scene study and will work with a voice instructor.
Pre Pointe/Pointe 1
An extension of our ballet program, Pointe classes are available to the most advanced, director-approved students. Students are required to take two regular ballet technique classes in order to be enrolled in Pointe. Dancers will advance from Level I to Level II with the director’s discretion.
Lyrical 2
An interpretive style of dance, Lyrical takes the strength of ballet technique and incorporates the use of the torso and musicality. The lyrics to a song or the story behind a piece acts as the inspiration for Lyrical movement.
Ballet 3/4
Ballet is the foundation of a technical dance education, and comes with its own vocabulary. Each class begins with a ballet barre, moves to a center floor adagio, across the floor, and petite and grand allegro. Students will learn terminology in French, correct body alignment, how to improve their technique and develop a love for the most graceful living art. Levels 4+ are required to take 2 classes a week.
Ballet 2
Ballet is the foundation of a technical dance education, and comes with its own vocabulary. Each class begins with a ballet barre, moves to a center floor adagio, across the floor, and petite and grand allegro. Students will learn terminology in French, correct body alignment, how to improve their technique and develop a love for the most graceful living art. Levels 4+ are required to take 2 classes a week.
Ballet/Jazz Combo
For our “combo” classes, we offer a 45 minute class split between two styles: either Tap, Ballet, Jazz, Acro, Hip Hop, or Lyrical. Our combo classes are a great opportunity for kids to try out a variety of styles! Ballet is the foundation of a technical dance education, and comes with its own vocabulary. Our jazz program explores classical through contemporary and commercial jazz.
Cardio Dance Fitness
Jr. Performance Team
This provides an opportunity for the serious dance student to grow in performance skills and technique. Rather than focusing on winning, the studio is more concerned with the growth of each member, taking the opportunity to attend classes and receive valuable critiques from famous professionals. The team travels to Regional and National Dance competitions and takes multiple workshops with Master teachers.
Contemporary 1
A more percussive style of Lyrical dance, Contemporary requires musicality and versatility in many styles of dance. Working from strong ballet technique, while fusing elements of jazz and modern, Contemporary focuses on more pedestrian movements, while pairing sharp and fluid gestures through improvisation.
Adult Hip Hop
Class will feature a warm up, strength and conditioning, isolation work, as well as across the floor and center combinations. Dancers will also get an introduction to basic break dancing. Our program is dedicated to teaching its students to appreciate the history of Hip Hop, while embracing the ever-changing styles we see today. Atlantic Dance Arts’ Hip-Hop classes are a blending of urban street dance styles including Breaking, Popping, Locking, Krumping, and House. Students will learn the history of the Hip Hop culture, and will be given the opportunity to participate in at least one Hip Hop Jam each year. Recommended ages 7 and up.
Alumni Dance Class
Courses
Dance With Me (6-week sessions)
Workshops
Acro Workshops 2025
Dance Intensive 2024
Dance Intensive
ADAPT Choreography Day
Acro Workshops
Camps
Swifty Camp 2025
Broadway Dance Camp 2025
Summer Vibes Dance Camp 2025
Barbie Dance Camp 2025
Mini Dance camp 2025
Nutcracker Camp 2025
Circus Camp 2025
Day Camp
Summer Dance Camp
Swifty Camp
Summer Vibes Dance Camp
Mini Dance Camp
Nutcracker Camp
Broadway Dance Camp
Barbie Dance Camp
Circus Camp
Princess Camp
Summer Dance Camps
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I contact Atlantic Dance Arts?
Call Atlantic Dance Arts at (207) 671-5161 or visit http://www.atlanticdancearts.com/.
Is Atlantic Dance Arts open on weekends?
Yes, Atlantic Dance Arts is open on weekends — Saturday: 9:00 AM - 8:30 PM.
Does Atlantic Dance Arts have evening hours?
Yes, Atlantic Dance Arts offers evening hours. Monday: 9:00 AM - 8:30 PM, Tuesday: 9:00 AM - 8:30 PM, Wednesday: 9:00 AM - 8:30 PM, Thursday: 9:00 AM - 8:30 PM, Friday: 9:00 AM - 8:30 PM, Saturday: 9:00 AM - 8:30 PM.
What days is Atlantic Dance Arts open?
Atlantic Dance Arts is open on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday.
What city is Atlantic Dance Arts in?
Atlantic Dance Arts is in Gorham, Maine.
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