L' Academie De Danse

Available for private or group. Be ready for your 1st wedding dance or just learn to shake a leg! What is Shag? North Carolina designated the shag as the official state popular dance in 2005 (clogging was also named at this time as the state folk dance). The Shag is a type of swing dance that developed during the 1930's and 40's combining nimble footwork with upbeat rhythm and blues (known as beach music). Shagging originated at open-air beach parties on the North and South Carolina coasts. South Carolina also recognizes the shag as a state symbol.

Several local and regional voice coaches are available for group or private classes and lessons. Voice and dance can both be studied to enhance the student's interested in musical theatre.

The class is designed with warm-up exercises that stretch and strengthen the student to prepare them for the learning of tumbling skills. The student starts learning the basic tricks (rolls, backbends, balancing skills etc.) and can progress to the advanced level (flips, springs aerial, etc.) depending on their ability. Acrobatics Arts Certified Studio.

The Musical Theatre class gives the student a chance learn how dance, singing and acting help move the plot along within a musical. The class is built on all three art forms dance, singing, and acting techniques that will prepare the student for a musical performance.

The Hip-hop class is urban street dancing; breaking, popping and locking. It is a dance style that comes from the African American / Latino culture that started out in the streets and later brought into the studio to be learned and performed in many dance medias.

One hour class. Introduced to body isolations. Warm-up exercises (plies, tendues, degages, developes, and grande battements.) Sit stretches for developing flexibility in the body. Sit Strengthening for developing core muscles. Across the floor combinations and jazz variations are set to age appropriate music. Beginner turns are incorporated.

Tap dancing is a percussion instrument. It develops the student's musicality. Tap dancing helps train the ear to listen to more than the melody of a piece of music. The students receive music theory when studying tap.

L'Academie De Danse believes ballet is the ground floor for the performing arts in dance. Ballet enhances and refines all other forms of dance and should be studied to attain a true understanding of the foundation from which other forms of dance are built.

Starting at 7 years of age the class consists of isolations, warm-up exercises (plie, tendus...etc) which develops technique and strength for jazz dance. Sit stretches and strengthening exercises are executed after the warm-up. Floor combinations and jazz variations are performed to different styles of jazz music.

Starting at 3 years of age the student learns single and double sounds while developing simple rhythm patterns along with basic music skills.

Starting at 3 years of age the student enhances motor skills, develops musicality, and the love for ballet in an environment with the proper dance etiquette.

Dazzle them with Dance on your special day! Wedding Dance Lessons.

The Mommy & Me class is for the 2.5/3 year old student and their (Mom/Dad). The Mom and Me work together developing basic motor skills, muscle strength and encouraging the child to enjoy music and movement.

Youth classes in Pre-Dance and Technique including Ballet, Tap, Jazz, Pointe, Musical Theatre, and Acrobatic Arts. Mommy & Me Classes Available.

Winter 12 week session January 5 - March 30 (no class 2/16) Mondays 8:00 - 9:00pm $210

These classes run from July 8 to July 31, occurring on Thursdays from 7:30 PM to 8:30 PM. They cover styles like Line Dancing and Shag Lessons, and are scheduled for 4 weeks. The content is determined by the interest of enrolled couples.

The Mommy & Me class is for the 2.5/ 3 year old student and their (Mom/ Dad) . This class will meet every Thursday . The Mom and Me work together to develop basic motor skills, build muscle strength, encourage the child to enjoy music and movement while also learning acrobatic dance (tumbling).

Social dance classes (Shag, Cha Cha, Waltz, etc.) are taught in 4-6 weeks sessions. Group/ privately. Just get a group together and call to set-up a time.

Social dance classes (Shag, Cha Cha, Waltz, etc.) are taught in 6 weeks sessions. Group/ privately. Just get a group together and call to set-up a time.

Social Dancing (Shag & Line dancing) available seasonally. Social dance classes (Shag, Cha Cha, Waltz, etc.) are taught in 6 weeks sessions. Group/privately. Just get a group together and call to set-up a time.

Adult Ballet and Adult Tap available year round. Adult Ballet and Tap classes will run in 6 week cycles for the beginner adult classes. For more information contact Nora at (252) 521-3399.

This 6-week session runs from June 19 to July 31, with classes held on Thursdays from 6:30 PM to 7:30 PM. The class will be off the week of July 4th.

Fall 12 week session January 8 - April 2 (no class 2/19) Thursdays 6:30-7:30pm *beginner jazz class

This 6-week session runs from June 17 to July 29, with classes held on Tuesdays from 6:30 PM to 7:45 PM. The class will be off the week of July 4th.

This 6-week session runs from June 17 to July 29, with classes held on Tuesdays from 7:45 PM to 8:45 PM. The class will be off the week of July 4th.

Intended for intermediate and advanced dancers, this program runs from June 17 to July 31, with classes held on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 5:00 PM to 6:30 PM. The program will be off during the week of July 4th. Dancers have the option to enroll for the full six weeks or choose a three-week option, with the ability to add on additional classes for a fee.

Winter 12 week session January 7 - April 1 (no class 2/18) Wednesdays 7:00 - 8:15pm *beginner ballet class $260

Winter 12 week session January 7 - April 1 (no class 2/18) Wednesdays 8:15 - 9:15pm *experience required

Session 2 of the Dance Camp runs from July 21 to July 24, offering classes for various age groups. From 11 AM to 12 PM, it's for 4 - 7 year olds. From 12 PM to 1 PM, it's for 8 - 11 year olds. There's also a class for Beginner 1 & 2 students aged 12 and up.

Session 1 of the Dance Camp runs from June 23 to June 26, offering classes for various age groups. From 11 AM to 12 PM, it's for 4 - 7 year olds. From 12 PM to 1 PM, it's for 8 - 11 year olds. There's also a class for Beginner 1 & 2 students aged 12 and up.

This camp takes place from July 21 to July 24, running Monday through Thursday, with sessions from 1:30 PM to 2:30 PM. This acro camp session is designed for young dancers interested in developing their acrobatic skills.

This camp takes place from June 23 to June 26, running Monday through Thursday, with sessions from 1:30 PM to 2:30 PM. This acro camp session is designed for young dancers interested in developing their acrobatic skills.