Concord Dance Academy

The Concord Dance Academy’s Competition Team is made up of over 100 dancers from over 20 New Hampshire cities and towns, ranging in age from 5 to 18. Students perform at regional dance competitions and an optional national dance competition. The team is chosen through an audition process. Dancers are selected for the competition team because of their technical and artistic abilities, their commitment and desire to learn, their positive attitudes and excellent attendance in class. The dancers compete in tap, jazz, ballet, lyrical, open, hip hop and musical theater in solos through large groups in each age range. The Competition Team functions as both a performance group and a competitive team. Students on the Competition Team have learned the value of community service through performances at community events in the area. The students have participated in fundraisers for the Concord City Auditorium as well as the local food kitchen. The dancers learn the importance of teamwork, dedication and commitment necessary to achieve their goals. Through competition, our dancers are exposed to several different teaching styles, new choreography and the chance to travel and perform in many different venues. Members of our competition team have developed a great work ethic and excellent time management skills. These dancers become role models to others and have routinely grown and developed both artistically and academically.

Pointe technique is the part of classical ballet in which a ballet dancer supports all body weight on the tips of fully extended feet. Dancers continue to learn ballet terminology based on a combination of Vaganova and Cecchetti methods and techniques.

AcroDance, or acro as it is commonly referred to, is a fusion of classic dance technique and the precision and athleticism of acrobatic elements. Often defined by unique choreography, acro dancers seamlessly blend musicality, emotional expression, line and extension with acrobatic movements in a dance context. Acro is an especially challenging style for dancers to master as training in both dance and acrobatic elements is required. Acro technique includes balancing, limbering, tumbling and partnering, based in flexibility, contortion and strength. The Acrobatic Arts Program provides easy to follow progressions of skills for dancers utilizing a building block model that is easy for dancers to see their success and progression through the curriculum.

Contemporary dance draws on both classical ballet, modern, theatrical, and concert dance employing a special technique for developing the use of the entire body in movements expressive of abstract ideas.

Your typical jazz dance class includes a warm-up and stretch, across the floor movement and center floor combinations. Our jazz classes include popular dance styles and theater dance.

Lyrical dance is a combination of ballet, jazz and modern with a fluid, continuous style, expressing lyrics and emotions through your dancing.

Our Hip Hop is based on basic jazz principles. This is a fun, upbeat, funky and popular class for all levels.

Students will continue to work on the fundamentals of tap, focusing on rhythms and musicality. Class time consists of a warm-up, across the floor exercises and center floor combinations.

Our ballet curriculum focuses on proper body placement, strength and stretch of legs and feet, fluid arm carriage, flexibility and musicality. Dancers continue to learn ballet terminology based on a combination of Vaganova and Cecchetti methods and techniques.

As the students progress, they are ready to dedicate more time to each subject. This one hour class of tap, ballet and jazz allows the students to focus more on building skills in these areas.

This one hour class of tap/ballet/jazz and tumbling is our way of introducing the basic elements of dance to this age group. We start with tap, where your child will learn basic steps and rhythms to big band music. In ballet, the focus is on body placement and correct terminology. In jazz, we will work on the gross motor skills to popular upbeat music with positive age appropriate lyrics and moves. They will finish the class with basic tumbling. At the end of class, all dancers receive praise for their achievements.

This style is known as Herchun Karate Kung Fu. It is a form developed by Grand Master Mike Geary that combines Chinese Kempo Karate and Chinese Wushu Kung Fu. Great for kids and adults, men and women.

Ballet is the foundation of all dance. This class will focus on the fundamentals of ballet while increasing stamina, flexibility, and strength. Class time consists of a barre warm-up, across the floor exercises and center floor combinations.

Our Hip Hop is based on basic jazz principles. This is a fun, upbeat, funky and popular class for all levels.

Students will work on the fundamentals of tap, focusing on rhythms and musicality. Class time consists of a warm-up, across the floor exercises and center floor combinations.

Students will work on the fundamentals of tap, focusing on rhythms and musicality. Class time consists of a warm-up, across the floor exercises and center floor combinations.

Students will work on the fundamentals of tap, focusing on rhythms and musicality. Class time consists of a warm-up, across the floor exercises and center floor combinations.

Your typical jazz dance class includes a warm-up and stretch, across the floor movement and center floor combinations. Our jazz classes include popular dance styles and theater dance.

This program is designed for those dancers expecting a challenge, who will take their learning experience seriously. All students in this program must be willing to accept critiques and corrections and apply them accordingly. Intensive camp is for ages 8-13.

Your child will be able to experience various types of dance while enjoying the benefits of physical exercise. We offer a variety of dance classes that include ballet, tap, jazz, hip hop, lyrical and jazz. We also offer classes focusing on improvisations, musical theatre, hair and stage makeup, and arts and crafts. This camp is geared for children 4-12 years of age.

Introduce your child to the dance camp setting with our mini camp for the 3-5 year old age range. Hours are 9:00 AM-1:00pm.