Willow Park Dance Academy

For those that want to reach the next level in their tap dance journey. Whether you want to brush up on your technique, work on increasing speed, or challenge yourself with more advanced steps and combinations- these classes are custom-tailored specifically for you!

Reach your full potential with individualized classes with Miss Haley. Classes will be talored to fit your wants and needs in the style that you choose. Increase your flexability, achieve milestones in your technique, and advance to the next level.

Receive special attention and advance in your technique with private lessons from one of our excellent dance teachers. Benefits of Private Classes: Individual Attention: Tailored instruction to meet specific goals and address personal strengths and weaknesses. Flexible Scheduling: Lessons can be scheduled at convenient times for the student. Accelerated Learning: One-on-one focus allows for faster progress and mastery of techniques.

A class designed for adults with prior tap dance experience. Adults should know and be comfortable with all of the basic steps of tap dance and be able to perform them with speed. If you have at least one full year of recent tap dance training or studied tap for several years as a teen, this class will be a good fit for you. Everyone will be encouraged to work at their own pace as a warm-up, series of tap dance drills, across the floor exercises, and center combinations are explored. Emphasis will be placed on developing proper technique, increasing speed, exploring different rhythms, and producing clear tap sounds.

An opportunity for tap students to explore different types of tap dance choreography. Tap company members will perform in The Christmas Show and have additional dances in the June recital. Students will also explore tap dance history, improv, rhythm games, and have the opportunity to create their own choreography. Must have at least 3 years of previous tap dance training in order to join.

Students will learn more complex skills, rhythms, and combinations. Emphasis will be placed on the clarity of tap sounds, solidifying proper technique, increasing speed, rhythm, timing, tap history, and performance.(Teachers permission is needed to join this class).

Students will work on combining the basic steps of tap with more complicated skills. They will also explore more complex rhythms, learn the history of Tap Dance, and focus on developing their performance skills.

Welcome to our energetic tap dance class in which students will learn basic tap steps, develop rhythm, and have fun exploring movement and music. Tap is an exciting way for your child to enhance brain development! This art form requires a unique brain-body connection through rhythm and movement, highly boosting gross motor skills and brain work that improves other learning areas like math, languages, and general academics.

Dancers will learn dances from Broadway hits, develop theatrical qualities, and portray characters. Dancers will enjoy exploring iconic shows and applying their unique artistic elements directly to the stage.

Advanced modern is a continuation of skills from Beginner Modern where dancers will continue to explore their range of movement. Classes include but are not limited to jazz, lyrical, hip hop and acro ! During this exciting and challenging class our dancers will be inspired to reach their potential in core strength, flexibility, choreography and improvisation.

Jazz Dance Medley is a great opportunity for any beginner level dancer to have the opportunity to experience various dance styles including but not limited to jazz, lyrical, hip hop and acro ! During this exciting and creative class our dancers will experience core strength, flexibility, choreography and improvisation.

This class is a fun, high energy environment designed to boost confidence and expression in dancers as they learn basic isolations and style movements to upbeat choreography and top songs!

Students will progress in their pointe work doing more without the aid of the barre. The class will continue to strengthen the legs and build in balance and turning ability.

Students will work en pointe slowly building their strength and confidence in pointe shoes and pointe technique.

Students who show promise in their technique and strength in their legs and ankles will be invited into the PrePointe class. This class works to strengthen the students legs, ankles, and feet preventing injury and preparing the student for pointe work. The class will focus on balance, strength, and turning.

Students will continue to perfect their technique through class and performances. They will focus on dance careers and how to get ahead in the world of Ballet. Classes will focus on high intensity training and advanced work en pointe . Students will also experiment with contemporary work.

Students will perfect their abilities and work on performance quality movement. Students will also learn the history of Ballet as well as original choreography to some of the greatest ballets of our time.

blend of ballet and tap, designed to give dancers the best of both worlds! Students will explore the art and grace of ballet, building strong technique, balance, and posture while also discovering the energy and rhythm of tap dance, developing musicality and coordination. This exciting combination class is a fun way for dancers to grow their skills, express themselves, and gain confidence all in one engaging class.

Students will learn the basic Ballet steps and terminology, balance, and flexibility. Greater emphasis is placed on Ballet technique in a nurturing and creative environment.

Students will learn the basic Ballet, Jazz, and Tap steps, rhythm, and coordination in a supportive and creative environment. Students are encouraged to build their creativity through dance movement using fairytale music, songs, and stories of famous ballets such as The Nutcracker and Sleeping Beauty.

A class designed for adults with prior tap dance experience. Adults should know and be comfortable with all of the basic steps of tap dance and be able to perform them with speed. If you have at least one full year of recent tap dance training or studied tap for several years as a teen, this class will be a good fit for you. Everyone will be encouraged to work at their own pace as a warm-up, series of tap dance drills, across the floor exercises, and center combinations are explored. Emphasis will be placed on developing proper technique, increasing speed, and producing clear tap sounds.

Get ready to leap, twirl, and groove into an unforgettable summer! This class blends graceful movement with high-energy fun , allowing dancers to express themselves through beautiful choreography set to inspiring music. It’s a summer of sunshine, rhythm, and confidence-building fun!

Step into a world of fairies, mermaids, unicorns, and princesses ! Each week, young dancers will explore a magical theme while learning ballet fundamentals. With music, movement, storytelling, and crafts, this class is the perfect way for little ones to experience the joy of dance in a fun and creative environment!