Central New York Academy Of Dance

Drop in rates for Level 4 classes at CNYAOD.

Drop in rates for Level 4 classes at CNYAOD.

Drop in rates for Level 4 classes at CNYAOD.

Monthly tuition rates at CNYAOD are calculated by the hours of class taken per week. Sibling discounts are available for families with multiple children in classes - a 10% discount will apply to each student for families with 2 or more dancers registered!

Monthly tuition rates at CNYAOD are calculated by the hours of class taken per week.

Monthly tuition rates at CNYAOD are calculated by the hours of class taken per week.

Monthly tuition rates at CNYAOD are calculated by the hours of class taken per week.

Monthly tuition rates at CNYAOD are calculated by the hours of class taken per week.

Monthly tuition rates at CNYAOD are calculated by the hours of class taken per week.

Monthly tuition rates at CNYAOD are calculated by the hours of class taken per week.

Monthly tuition rates at CNYAOD are calculated by the hours of class taken per week.

Monthly tuition rates at CNYAOD are calculated by the hours of class taken per week.

Monthly tuition rates at CNYAOD are calculated by the hours of class taken per week.

Monthly tuition rates at CNYAOD are calculated by the hours of class taken per week.

Monthly tuition rates at CNYAOD are calculated by the hours of class taken per week.

Monthly tuition rates at CNYAOD are calculated by the hours of class taken per week.

Monthly tuition rates at CNYAOD are calculated by the hours of class taken per week.

Monthly tuition rates at CNYAOD are calculated by the hours of class taken per week.

Monthly tuition rates at CNYAOD are calculated by the hours of class taken per week.

Musical Theatre as a dance style has its roots in classical Broadway productions, pulling from the major techniques of ballet, jazz, and tap and is performed to music from such productions. This style often combines acting and drama alongside dance choreography, and usually serves to tell a story along with the music. *Offered as an optional performance production piece for Levels 2-4

Our pre-pointe class is a 30 minute class offered to Level 1 and first year Level 2 students that prepares a dancer's body for the challenges of pointe work. Students work on stretching and strengthening exercises for the feet, ankles and leg muscles that ensure proper joint flexibility and alignment. Our pre-pointe dancers are also introduced to the mechanics of pointe work and pointe shoes and begin their exposure to classical ballet repertoire and theory. *Levels Offered: Level 2 & 3

Pointework is part of the natural progression of ballet technique, introduced to our students at ages 11-13 depending on ankle range of motion and technical readiness. Students perform classical and contemporary ballet technique on pointe at both the barre and in center work, maintaining balletic form and line. Pointe students will also be introduced to classical ballet repertoire and solo variations. *Levels Offered: Level 3 - 4

Tap dance is unique in its rhythmic focus and quality, and is introduced to our students at a young age to begin instilling musical coordination and timing. This style follows musical tempos and beats performed with specialized shoes with steel or aluminum taps attached to both the toes and heels. *Levels Offered: Preschool - Level 4

The modern style evolved from balletic movement to distort certain lines and aesthetics of motion in a more grounded and free-moving technique, including the use of parallel alongside typical ballet turnout. This class explores the various techniques within modern dance, from Horton to Graham and more, in which students strive to achieve the proper alignment and form while being introduced to improvisation and freedom of motion. *Levels Offered: Level 3 and 4

Hip-hop dance refers to street dance styles primarily performed to hip-hop music. This high-energy class includes fun, upbeat music that is age-appropriate for each respective level. *Levels Offered: Level 2 - Level 4

Jazz is an upbeat yet technically-demanding style danced to popular music that allows for an energetic, musically driven movement quality. At CNYAOD this class consists of a warm up, center exercises and full combinations ranging from classical to theatre to lyrical jazz techniques. *Levels Offered: Level 1 - Level 4

Our ballet technique at CNYAOD is founded in American Ballet Theatre's National Training Curriculum with roots in both Vaganova and Cecchetti training methods. Ballet students will progress through various levels of study to achieve proper posture and alignment, maximum turnout, coordination, extension and artistic quality performed to classical music. Each class follows a traditional progression of movement from warm up to barre to center work. Dancers will learn ballet theory alongside traditional technique classes and receive artistic and performance coaching throughout their ballet training. *Levels Offered: Primary - Level 4

This class is offered to our littlest dancers at 2 years old, and is designed to be both a first exposure to dance and movement as well as a bonding experience between caregiver and child. Offered in fall and spring sessions, our Parent & Me class introduces children to a social class setting and the routine of class structure. Little ones will engage in storytelling elements, musical exploration, fine/gross motor skills and overall body coordination while following along with their caregiver. *Toddler, age 2

In our dance foundations program students begin to learn basic dance terminology and movement skills, in a 45 minute class divided between ballet and tap technique. Class material is taught in a way that maintains the elements of fun and social interaction while also providing dancers with a strong foundation in the basic dance disciplines to build upon in later years of study. Little dancers will be introduced to the building blocks of dance technique, social awareness, body coordination and creative expression. Primary - Kindergarten, Mondays 4:15-5

Designed for students at age 3, this weekly class explores a range of movements, motor skills and musical elements in a fun class setting. Our creative movement curriculum follows storytelling techniques to teach movement in an expressive way that allows little ones to engage in each class and enjoy every minute while developing essential motor and cognitive skills. Students will begin to learn about the world of dance and all its magic! *Preschool, ages 2-3, Saturdays 10-10:30

In our dance foundations program students begin to learn basic dance terminology and movement skills, in a 45 minute class divided between ballet and tap technique. Class material is taught in a way that maintains the elements of fun and social interaction while also providing dancers with a strong foundation in the basic dance disciplines to build upon in later years of study. Little dancers will be introduced to the building blocks of dance technique, social awareness, body coordination and creative expression. Preschool - ages 3-4, Saturdays 10:45-11:30 or 11:30-12:15