Escape Dance Academy - Dance studio in Youngstown, Ohio
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Escape Dance Academy

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4326 New Road

Youngstown, Ohio 44515

8 programs

About Escape Dance Academy

Escape Dance Academy, nestled in Youngstown, Ohio, has been a beacon of dance excellence since opening its doors in 2010. Under the passionate guidance of Owner and Creative Director Lindsay Stumpo, who brings extensive experience from New York City's vibrant dance scene, the academy offers a comprehensive curriculum for dancers of all ages and skill levels. We specialize in a diverse range of styles, providing foundational training in Ballet and Tap for our youngest students, alongside engaging Funky Jazz and Tumbling. As dancers progress, they can delve deeper into Ballet, Jazz, Tap, and Hip Hop, building strong technical skills. Our curriculum also includes Acrobatic dance, blending classical technique with dynamic acrobatic elements. For students aged seven and older, we offer Lyrical instruction, a fusion of ballet, jazz, and contemporary movement. Escape Dance Academy is nationally recognized for its commitment to developing well-rounded dancers. We foster a lifelong love for dance in an encouraging and dynamic environment, offering both fulfilling recreational experiences and an unparalleled competitive dance program. Our academy features three distinct competition teams: the highly dedicated Elite Competition Team, the exciting Prep Competition Team for those advancing their careers or beginners, and the elite Artistry Ensemble for intensive training. These programs provide opportunities to learn, compete locally and nationally, and prepare for the professional dance world through exposure to various styles, esteemed teachers, and diverse competitors, promising fun, excitement, and extraordinary results.

Styles offered at Escape Dance Academy

Programs from Escape Dance Academy

8 programs available

Classes

Lyrical (Competitive Only Ages 7+)

A highly technical and expressive style of dance that fuses ballet technique with jazz and contemporary movement to interpret the lyrics of the music. This is an elective class that will focus on technique, flexibility, improvisation and choreography. Ballet background is recommended.

Tumbling/Acro
$55.00

Acro dance is a style of dance that combines classical dance technique with precision acrobatic elements. It blends dance and acrobatics, and its use of acrobatics in a dance context. This class will focus on basic floor gymnastic skills, strength and conditioning, coordination, stretch & balance.Item description

Hip Hop
$55.00

Hip-hop dance refers to street dance styles primarily performed to hip-hop music. Often distinguished by its “freestyle” nature it also includes a wide range of styles including breaking, locking, and popping. This class will focus on learning the different hip-hop styles as well as choreographed and freestyle movement.

Tap
$55.00

The rhythm and movement of tap, created by the metal taps on the heels and toes of a dancer’s shoes, transforms the dancer into a percussive musician. Tap dance emphasizes the flow of movement by teaching the dancer to find rhythms and beats not only in music but in their own bodies.Item description

Jazz
$55.00

Jazz dance combines techniques of classical ballet and lyrical dance with the current forms of popular dance. Jazz also has its own movement vocabulary ranging from the isolation of certain body parts to the movement of the entire body with the accents of musical rhythms. Emphasis is on the importance of energy, rhythmical accuracy, technique, flexibility and style. Each level of jazz is a continuation of the previous level and increases in difficulty.

Ballet
$55.00

A classical form of expressive dance characterized by grace and precision of movement as well as elaborate formal gestures, steps & poses. Ballet is the foundation subject for all other forms of dance and is designed to develop a dancer’s strength, technique & flexibility. This class will consist of barre work, center floor, across the floor progressions & choreography.

Funky Jazz & Tumbling Combination Class
$55.00

This combination class is a 45 minute introductory Funky Jazz and Tumbling class for our youngest dancers! The emphasis at this age and level is learning the basic elements of dance and developing coordination skills in a structured, nurturing and fun environment! These little ones have a blast letting loose to upbeat music while learning the basics of flexibility, stretching, terminonolgy, and rhythm! Acro dance is a style of dance that combines classical dance technique with precision acrobatic elements. It blends dance and acrobatics, and its use of acrobatics in a dance context. This class will focus on basic motor skills, strength and conditioning, coordination, stretch & balance!

Ballet & Tap Combination Class
$55.00

These classes are combined into a 45 minute introductory ballet and tap class for our youngest dancers! Dancers will learn basic tap steps and the fundamentals of counting, music, and rhythm!


Frequently Asked Questions

How do I contact Escape Dance Academy?

Call Escape Dance Academy at (330) 953-0905 or visit http://www.escapedanceacademy.com/.

Does Escape Dance Academy have a website?

Yes, you can find Escape Dance Academy online at http://www.escapedanceacademy.com/.

What city is Escape Dance Academy in?

Escape Dance Academy is in Youngstown, Ohio.

What is Escape Dance Academy's phone number?

Reach Escape Dance Academy directly at (330) 953-0905.

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The quickest way is to call (330) 953-0905 or visit http://www.escapedanceacademy.com/.