ArtWorks Academy of Performing Arts

Ballet is the foundation of all dance technique. Solid training in this genre will allow a performer to easily adjust to the various dance styles seen in dance and musical theatre industries. Our classes place equal emphasis on technique, alignment, terminology and execution as well as musicality and a love of the art form.

Tap classes focus on developing rhythmic precision and agility through intricate footwork. Students will learn proper execution and timing of various tap steps, improving clarity and control with each movement. As they progress, they will gain the ability to perform steps at varying speeds, from slow practice to fast-paced routines. Emphasis is placed on building muscle memory, coordination, and understanding rhythm, while enhancing musicality and expression through dynamic footwork patterns.

Musical productions require solid dance technique. This class will help our theatre students develop the strength, flexibility, and technique they need. Class will include strength and conditioning for dancers, progressions of dance steps across the floor, and short combinations to help them prepare for future dance auditions and rehearsals. Less experienced dancers will gain the confidence they need to do well in musical theatre, more experienced dancers will be challenged by new combinations, styles, and characters to portray!

Introduce your child to something new and unique, with Dance Cirque at ArtWorks Academy! This class offers something for all ages and abilities. Dance Cirque is great for boys and girls, and you don’t have to be a dancer or have previous experience to join! Our innovative program includes interactive circuits, using apparatus like lyra (hoops), silks and trapeze and ground skills like juggling and hula hoops, all under the supervision of our certified and qualified instructors. Your child will be inspired to learn new skills and have a blast while exploring the world of circus arts.

Acro Dance is different from typical gymnastics and tumbling classes. It is the seamless fusion of dance and acrobatic skills. The techniques taught help students to perform the skills safely on a hard floor (dance or stage floor) and to allow seamless flow from an acrobatic move into dance moves during choreography. It also helps to develop strong and well rounded dancers. ArtWorks Academy is one of only two studios in the area to be a certified Acrobatic Arts dance studio.

Hip hop is a popular style of dance that began in urban areas and can now be seen in music videos, commercials, television, and Broadway musicals. Through the study of hip hop, students will learn coordination, strength, agility and endurance. Age appropriate music and choreography are used in all hip hop classes.

This combo class focuses on basic dance technique for hip hop and acro (tumble). Hip hop is a popular style of dance that began in urban areas and can now be seen in music videos, commercials, television, and Broadway musicals. Through the study of hip hop, students will learn coordination, strength, agility and endurance. Age appropriate music and choreography are used in all hip hop classes. Acro Dance is different from typical gymnastics and tumbling classes. It is the seamless fusion of dance and acrobatic skills. The techniques taught help students to perform the skills safely on a hard floor (dance or stage floor) and to allow seamless flow from an acrobatic move into dance moves during choreography. It also helps to develop strong and well rounded dancers.

This combo class focuses on basic dance technique for ballet and tap. Students will gain an understanding of beginning dance terminology and skills. They will also develop a sense of rhythm and flexibility through various dance steps and combinations.

Find out more about classes, meet our faculty and have your child sized for dance shoes. Discovery Days are a great time to find out more about classes, meet our faculty and have your child sized for dance shoes.

Students have the opportunity to schedule personalized private dance lessons on a weekly or biweekly basis with an instructor. These lessons are tailored to individual student needs and progress.

This category encompasses all dance classes for students from Kindergarten through 12th grade, as well as adult classes. These classes cover various dance styles and skill levels.

This energetic class combines the fun of hip hop dance with basic tumbling skills for 3-4 year olds. It helps develop coordination, rhythm, and gross motor skills.

A combined class for 3-5 year olds introducing the fundamentals of ballet and tap. Students will learn basic ballet positions and steps alongside introductory tap techniques.

This class is designed for young children to explore movement and creativity in a fun and engaging environment. It focuses on developing basic motor skills and fostering a love for dance.

Students will work on movements that are the foundation for classical modern dance, such as contractions, basic floor work, and learning the concepts of space, time and force. They will also study contemporary dance, which is all about self-expression, freedom, and storytelling.

Creative Movement focuses on ballet and beginning acro. Students will work on acro skills such as log rolls, forward rolls, wheelbarrows, etc. They will develop core strength and gross motor skills necessary for more difficult skills as they get older. Creative Movement is a great stepping stone to Ballet/Tap Combo or Hip Hop and Tumble Combo. Students participate without a parent in this class. Parents can watch from the viewing window or monitor.

Parents or caregivers actively participate in our Parent and Tot classes with their child. Students learn basic dance steps and terminology through songs and imaginative play. Parent and Tot classes focus on ballet and beginning acro. Students will work on acro skills such as log rolls, forward rolls, wheelbarrows, etc. They will develop core strength and gross motor skills necessary for more difficult skills as they get older. Parent and Tot classes are a great stepping stone to our 2-3 year old classes, where they will participate without a parent. Parent and Tot classes provide a wonderful way for you to bond with your child. They can also be a great opportunity for parents and students to make new friends or you can invite your friends or playgroup to enroll in the same class with you!

Jazz classes explore a variety of styles within the genre, including classical technique, contemporary dance, and lyrical jazz. Students will focus on strength, flexibility, and the execution of various kicks, leaps, and turns. Through combinations, they will develop performance skills while learning to apply their technique to different movements and styles.

The Jazz/Tap Combo class is a fun and dynamic one-hour weekly class designed for 3rd-7th graders, offering a balanced mix of both jazz and tap dance styles. Students will explore a variety of jazz techniques, including classical, contemporary, and lyrical styles, while focusing on strength, flexibility, and executing kicks, leaps, and turns. In tap, they’ll develop rhythmic precision and agility through intricate footwork, learning proper timing and clarity while performing steps at different speeds. The class combines these two styles, helping students build coordination, muscle memory, and performance skills through fun combinations that blend the artistry of jazz with the rhythm of tap. By the end of the class, students will have enhanced their technique, musicality, and expression in both genres.

Calling all toddlers! ArtWorks Academy offers Little Cirque classes for students 2-5 years of age. Watch your son or daughter gain confidence and learn new skills in this super fun class. Classes include basic tumbling, interactive circuits, balance beams, silks, juggling, hula hoops and more all under the supervision of our certified and qualified instructors. Students can begin our Little Cirque class at two years old. Students in our 2-3 year old classes will be in a Parent and Tot class. Parents or caregivers actively participate in our Parent and Tot classes with their child. Parent and Tot classes are a great stepping stone to our 3-5 year old classes, where they will participate without a parent. Parent and Tot classes provide a wonderful way for you to bond with your child. They can also be a great opportunity for parents and students to make new friends or you can invite your friends or playgroup to enroll in the same class with you!

Do you have a young dancer who LOVES dance and wants MORE ? We will be assessing students this spring and summer for our Petite Protégé and Protégé classes. These advanced, invitation only classes will give dancers extra time in class, further challenge them and serve as a stepping stone to the Relevé Dance Company ! This 90-minute combo class focuses on dance technique for ballet and tap. Students will gain an understanding of dance terminology and skills. They will also develop a sense of rhythm and flexibility through various dance steps and combinations.

This class is designed to help students develop the strength and skills needed to dance on Pointe. Teacher approval is required. Regular evaluations of students strength, alignment, and balance will be done to determine a student’s readiness for Pointe. The decision for placing a student on Pointe will be made by the students instructor(s). This decision is based on a students strength, placement, technical proficiency, understanding of terminology, as well as class attendance and participation.

Do you have a young dancer who LOVES dance and wants MORE ? We will be assessing students this spring and summer for our Petite Protégé and Protégé classes. These advanced, invitation only classes will give dancers extra time in class, further challenge them and serve as a stepping stone to the Relevé Dance Company ! This one hour combo class focuses on basic dance technique for ballet and tap. Students will gain an understanding of beginning dance terminology and skills. They will also develop a sense of rhythm and flexibility through various dance steps and combinations.

Calling all preschoolers! ArtWorks Academy offers Little Cirque classes for students 3-5 years of age. Watch your son or daughter gain confidence and learn new skills in this super fun class. Classes include basic tumbling, interactive circuits, balance beams, silks, juggling, hula hoops and more all under the supervision of our certified and qualified instructors.

Summer is an exciting time at ArtWorks Academy! We have camps and classes available for students from 2-18 years old. We also offer classes for adults! For our younger students, summer is a great time to attend dance classes or theatre camps. The short term commitment provides an opportunity to see your child’s passions grow and their talents develop, before enrolling them for the school year. For our older students, summer is a time to further broaden their performing arts training. Whether you are a current student or brand new to our programs, we invite you to join us this summer.