Cabarrus Dance Academy

Stop counting the reps. Start training to the beat. STRONG Nation® combines body weight, muscle conditioning, cardio and plyometric training moves synced to original music that has been specifically designed to match every single move. Every squat, every lunge, every burpee is driven by the music , helping you make it to that last rep, and maybe even five more.

We take the "work" out of workout, by mixing low-intensity and high-intensity moves for an interval-style, calorie-burning dance fitness party. Once the Latin and World rhythms take over, you'll see why Zumba® Fitness classes are often called exercise in disguise. Super effective? Check. Super fun? Check and check.

We love offering Zumba and STRONG Nation HIIT classes at Cabarrus Dance Academy! Ages 16+ are welcome. Your first class is FREE, and after that each class is $8. We also offer 10 class punch cards for $55. You can pay for classes in the CDA office. Check out our monthly calendar with the button below. All classes taught by Laurie Flora and Lisa Niblock.

Based on our regular hip hop classes, Hippity Hop is geared towards the energetic Kindergarten and First Grade student. These students will learn the basic hip hop and pop moves to age appropriate music. This class is great for boys and girls! (45 minutes)

These classes are designed to increase both strength and flexibility in the dancer ages Kindergarten - 1st grade , while teaching progressions starting with forward rolls and basic balances. Acrobatics differs from gymnastics in that it focuses on the artistic side of floor work. (45 minutes)

Twist + Tumble is an upbeat and fast-paced class for the active four-year-old! This class will include fun music, movement, and mat work to increase motor skills, coordination and strength through dance. (45 minutes)

These classes are suited for young students in Kindergarten and 1st Grade . They are one hour classes that introduce students to two types of dance disciplines, Ballet & Tap. Kindergarten Combo is for those dancers enrolled in Kindergarten (not Pre-K). First Grade Combo is a Ballet & Tap combination for the dancer entering 1st Grade. (One Hour)

Pre-Ballet is a 45 minute class for four-year-olds including barre work, across the floor exercises, and center work. Students will begin building a stronger classical ballet foundation. Pre-Dance and Pre-Ballet are sometimes combined for scheduling.

Pre-Dance is specifically designed for students ages 3-4 with no/little prior experience. The Pre-Dance class meets once a week for 45 minutes. Students will learn the basic elements of movement and dance, musical rhythm, time, beat, basic ballet barre terminology, opposites and directions, and seasonal songs and dance games.

A 30 minute playful creative movement class for children ages 2.5-3 . This class will stress the important skills of learning to move to different tempos, sequencing, and gaining confidence in one's own imagination through dance and music.

This class is offered to middle and high school students. A ballet background is recommended. Modern Dance is based on the teachings of Graham, Duncan, and Horton as well as others. It is abstract and uses both jazz parallel and classical ballet positions as well as improvisation and lyrical movement. (45 minutes)

This class explores dance as a form of worship. The class will focus on dancing from the heart to inspirational music, hymns, and contemporary Christian songs. The class is non-denominational and is open to dancers and non-dancers 2nd grade and older. (45 minutes)

Hip Hop classes will learn the latest in street style and pop moves to today's upbeat music. We use "clean edit" versions of the latest hip hop music. The Hip Hop classes will be taught in four age levels: Hippity Hop, Elementary, Intermediate and High School. (45 minutes)

Jazz classes will be offered to students in 2nd grade and up. Jazz students will learn the basic techniques by jazz pioneers Luigi, Jerome Robbins, Gus Giordanno, and Frank Hatchett, to name a few. Our students will be introduced to traditional, lyrical, and Broadway styles of jazz dancing. (45 minutes)

Tap lessons are offered to students beginning in Kindergarten in our Combo classes and later in 45 minute classes focusing on tap skills. Tap students will learn the techniques of both rhythm and contemporary styles of tap dancing. We follow the syllabus outlined by Dance Masters of America. (45 minutes)

We offer lessons in classical ballet beginning at age five. (Between ages 5-6 Ballet is taught in our combo classes). These classes meet once a week for 45 minutes. Students will learn the Cecchetti Method of ballet positions and follow the curriculum outlined by Dance Masters of America for classical ballet. Pre-Pointe and Pointe lessons are offered to the serious ballet student (minimum age 11 and permission of instructor required). These classes meet for 30 minutes immediately after or prior to ballet class.

These classes are designed to increase both strength and flexibility in the dancer while teaching progressions from forward rolls and basic balances to advanced tumbling, including walkovers and aerials. Acrobatics differs from gymnastics in that it focuses on the artistic side of floor work. It is a wonderful supplement to advance other dance disciplines. Classes are offered for ages 5 and up. Acrobatic students will be placed according to skill level each dance season. (45 minutes)

The Cabarrus Dance Academy Christmas Ballet is a yearly tradition where our dancers perform both a rendition of the Christmas Nativity, in addition to another Christmas selection. This year we will be performing an all-new Ballet, 'How The Grinch Stole Christmas!' Performance in the Christmas Ballet is voluntary. The requirements for dancers are that they must be at least 7 years old and presently enrolled in Ballet II or above.

Join us at Kannapolis Middle School on Dec. 13th at 4:30pm for our annual Christmas Ballet! More Info

Join us at Kannapolis Middle School on Dec. 13th at 4:30pm for our annual Christmas Ballet! More Info

We offer 5-week class sessions for adults age 18+. Whether you have no experience and are looking to try something new, or have years of experience, our adult classes have something for everyone! Classes are one hour and will be offered in Ballet, Jazz, Hip Hop, Sacred, Lyrical, and Tap.

A Taste of Dance is a six week session for dancers ages 7 - 11 that explores ballet, jazz, and hip hop.

A Taste of Ballet is a six week session for 4 - 6 year-olds that includes basic ballet technique and creative movement through dance. These sessions are a great introduction to dance for children interested in our Pre-Dance or Pre-Ballet classes.

Shining Stars is a six-week session for 2.5 - 3.5 year-olds that will explore creative movement through dance. These sessions are a great introduction to dance for children interested in our Wiggle & Whirl classes.

We are excited to continue our 5-week classes for adults ages 18+. Whether you have no experience and are looking to try something new, or you have years of experience, our adult classes will have something for everyone. Hour long classes will be offered in Ballet, Jazz, Hip Hop, Lyrical, Sacred, and Tap.