Raise the Barre Dance Academy

Do you like to ROCK? Well this class is for you. This is an exhilarating full body workout that combines cardio, conditioning and strength training with yoga and Pilates inspired movements. Using ripstixs (lightly weighted drumsticks) POUND transforms drumming into an incredibly effective way of working out. Take out the stress on the dance floor and become the music. Designed for ALL fitness Levels.

Zumba is based out of Columbia and it shares the rich cultural style of Cumbia, Reggaetón, Salsa, and Merengue. These styles are fused together with todays hip hop giving you a rich dance history in an energetic fun dance class. Its like having a big dance party. Every month new material is introduced. This class is not only fun but offers the perfect way to get fit mentally and physically. Designed for ALL fitness levels.

Includes basic tumbling including forward and backward rolls, handstands, headstands, back bends, cartwheels, and roundoffs. After a level 1 is completed then the student will advance to a level 2 which includes back walk overs, front walk overs, handsprings, aerials, and tucks. It develops core strength, balance, and control. Levels will be added as student needs to be challenged. Level 1-Level 6

Basic tumbling including forward and backward rolls, handstands, headstands, back bends, and cartwheels. It develops core strength, balance, and control.

This class is to push the ballet dancer even farther. The 1st half of the class uses pilates apparatus to work on core and balancing techniques then the 2nd part of the class students will develop skills at the barre, across the floor, and at center to get them ready for pointe work or to begin pointe. It will be the teachers discretion as to weather a student will be allowed to wear pointe shoes in class. A student MUST reach certain criteria before progressing to pointe. This class will strength ankles and develop a better ballet dancer.

Musical Theater is a form of theatrical performance that combines songs, spoken dialogue, acting and dancing. This class will teach the students how to have emotional aspect when dancing that tells a story.

Lyrical dance is a modern dance form which fuses modern dance, jazz, and ballet. This form is often referred to as contemporary dance. This dance is very expressive, therefore the dancer should be aware of his or her facial expressions while dancing. It often is built around a story or a theme. Ballet and Jazz is required.

An urban style of dance that teaches popping, locking, and breaking. This style is seen in music videos and involves battling and gliding.

Jazz teaches the student how to isolate different parts of the body. Jazz helps develop core strength, balance, and control. It teaches the student how to transition smoothly between steps and build self confidence for stage presence.

Tap uses the feet as a musical instrument. It teaches the student how to count music and form different rhythms to music. It teaches precision and clarity and helps develop balance and control.

The foundation of all dance forms. Ballet demands grace and precision while employing formalized steps and gestures set in intricate, flowing patterns to create expression through movement. Technique is developed at the barre and continues to grow and show in the center of the floor. Ballet is the most important dance form.

This class combines creative movement with singing, dancing, and pretend play to introduce the youngest student to dance. This class is designed for a student and a parent/grandparent/adult and participation is required for the babies, tykes, and tot classes. The kid classes are designed for just the student. The class consist of lots of interaction and imagination. As the child grows and becomes more independent, they can transaction into the next class without a chaperone. The kid classes have a ballet/tap combo and or tumbling(acro dance) within the curriculum. This class will cover an introduction to basic action skills.

Age 3 Month-Age 4

Age 6-up

Age 2-4 (GUARDIAN MUST PARTICIPATE)

Age 3-5 (Tumbling) (NO GUARDIAN PRESENT)

Age 12 months-24 months (GUARDIAN MUST PARTICIPATE)

Age 6-up

Age 6-up

Age 3-5 (Ballet/Tap) (NO GUARDIAN PRESENT)

Age 6-up

Age 6-up

Age 6-up

Age 6-up

Age 6-up

Age 6-up

This camp is a drama and musical theater camp. It focuses on jazz, acting, singing, student choreography, and performance. Every student will explore their inner beauty and find their self-confidence with different skills, activities, and games. This is an amazing camp that is themed around Wicked. This camp goes hand in hand with the 1st half of the day (Urban Beats and Jazzy Feet) from 9am-12pm. This camp runs from 12:30pm-4pm Monday-Friday.

This camp focuses on aerial hoops and aerial silks. Weather your child is a beginner just learning foot locks or advanced doing 360 Drops, this camp will teach proper technique, and skill sets from Level 1 through level 8. This camp goes hand in hand with the 1st half of the day (Acro Camp) from 9am-12pm. This camp runs from 12:30pm-4pm Monday-Friday.

This camp focuses on Hip Hop Grooves, Pop and Lock, and Glides. It also combines jazz funk to give it a unique flare. This camp goes hand in hand with the 2nd half of the day (Wickedly Beautiful) from 12:30pm-4pm. This camp runs from 9am-12pm Monday-Friday.

THIS CAMP IS NOT FOR THE BEGINNER STUDENT. This is an in house convention. We bring in instructors from all over the US to work with our students in different styles. Students will gain technique, choreography, and skill sets that will push them to become better dancers. This camp is a FULL DAY and runs from 9am-4pm Monday-Friday.

This camp focuses on acro/tumbling, balance, coordination, and cotorsion. Weather a child is learning a cartwheel or working on back tucks, this camp will teach proper technique to master those skills. This camp goes hand in hand with the 2nd half of the day (Aerial Silks and Hoops) from 12:30pm-4pm. This camp runs from 9am-12pm Monday-Friday.

This camp is based off of Wicked and has a broadway/musical theater feel. It will be themed from dancing, to activities, daily crafts, and lots of fun. Children will explore through action play and creative movement and this camp is one your child will always remember. Students will discover their inner beauty. This camp introduces the young students to singing and acting. A daily snack is provided. This camp runs from 9am-12pm Monday-Friday.

This camp is based off of superhero's and is not like any other camp we offer for preschoolers. It will be themed from dancing, to activities, daily crafts, and lots of fun. Children will explore through action play and creative movement and this camp is one your child will always remember. This camp also offers acro/tumbling, and an introduction to hoops and silks. What superhero wouldn't love to opportunity to learn to climb. A daily snack is provided. This camp runs from 9am-12pm Monday-Friday.

This camp is based off of bluey. It will be themed from dancing, to activities, daily crafts, and lots of fun. Children will explore through action play and creative movement and this camp is one your child will always remember. A daily snack is provided. This camp runs from 9am-12pm Monday-Friday.