Adair Dance Academy Inc

For beginners, intermediate and for those returning to dance. Wear what you want! Ask us about our shoe options available at the studio.

Progression of dance technique in ballet, tap, modern, musical theater, jazz, and repertory. Level V is where the dancer develops and hones their skills in ballet and various other styles to develop a highly technical and well rounded dancer that is adaptable to many styles. Pedagogy and choreography workshops develop teaching and composition skills at this level.

Progression of dance technique in ballet, tap, and modern. Addition of pointe, jazz, and musical theater!

Increased level of ballet technique and tap skills. Introduction to modern and contemporary dance styles, which emphasizes strength and flexibility of the spine and freedom of movement while maintaining control of the center.

Includes more challenging combinations and new vocabulary in both ballet and tap.

A weekly, one-hour class, with options to dance multiple times weekly for dancers who can’t wait for dance just once a week! Introduces tap dancing!

Enriching introduction to ballet with creative movement and vocabulary. Develops skills, balance, coordination, flexibility, motor and social skills, and creative problem solving, while fostering both body and brain development.

Adult classes, ballet and tap geared for the busy adult schedule, whether you’re a beginner or an experienced student. Drop in fees allow you to come as you are able. Casual workout attire with ballet or tap shoes is all that is required.

Dancers learn the art of teaching. Includes class room management, curriculum, class planning, and movement analysis. For upper level students in Intermediate and Advanced levels.

A revolutionary program designed to enhance ballet technique by specializing in muscle memory, enhancing flexibility, improving alignment, and supporting injury prevention.

Tap emphasizes footwork and the expression of rhythm through sound. Students train for control and agility of the feet while using the upper body to help express style.

Modern dance emphasizes the strength and flexibility of the spine, with freedom of movement while maintaining control and precision through progressive technical exercises. Graham, Horton, Limon, Cunningham techniques are some of the work used in modern classes. In addition, dancers discover personal range of movement and explore composition and choreography through improvisation and creative exercises.

Ballet is a fundamental international dance technique providing a solid foundation for all dancers and complementing all other styles of dance. Based on the Royal Academy of Dancing syllabus, this method helps maintain high standards, sets goals, and provides logical progression. Pointe work, a natural progression for the advanced dancer, is part of the upper division for Elementary, Intermediate, and Advanced levels.

Parent and Tot classes are for children ages 2-4 years old and a caregiver. Exercises are introduced in a fun, friendly, and positive manner while enhancing their balance, coordination, strength, confidence, and social skills, through music and movement. Builds confidence and nurtures independence.

Conditioning stretching and strengthening techniques based on pilates, Vagonova barre method, and more to fortify dancer’s technical skills.

Dancers have the opportunity to learn excerpts from the great ballets such as Swan Lake, Sleeping Beauty, Giselle, Don Quixote, and more!

Musical Theater is danced based on Broadway-style musical choreography.

Contemporary/Jazz/Lyrical styles uses technical exercises, with a warm up, center work, across the floor progressions and combinations set to contemporary music. Fosse, Luigi, traditional jazz, fusion, are examples of the styles used in these classes.

Pre-Ballet/Creative Movement is a forerunner to ballet. It includes creative dance techniques and activities to enhance coordination, balance, and motor skills.

Dancer's learn the art of composition and theory, leadership, criticism, and staging techniques.