Dance Academy of State College

Tumbling classes allow dancers to practice rolling, tumbling and other light gymnastic techniques in a dance context.

Our workout classes are designed to give a dancer a good workout while practicing dance techniques.

Our award winning competition teams are for the recreational and elite dancer from ages five to teens. Our core classes include jazz, lyrical, contemporary, hip hop, conditioning, and technique. Tap is an optional style that can be added to a competition student's competition plan. Each team member will be enrolled in all classes within their specially designed competitive program. If you are interested in joining our of our teams, please contact the studio.

A dramatic art including singing and dancing styles. Classes will focus on vocals, acting and dance.

Technique classes are solely focused on the classical ballet forms which form the foundation of most other dance styles. These classes are recommend for all dancers but are required for dancers who wish to go on to competitive dance.

Modern dance is a departure from traditional dance forms but firmly founded on classical dance techniques.

The next level in beginning dance training! Students will focus on a variety of dance styles with an eye to having fun and learning. Kinderdance is a lot of activity for new dancers while they progress in the dance environment. Styles include creative movement, jazz, tap, ballet and basic tumbling/acro.

Preschool classes are a great way for a budding dancer to explore the experience of dance! Students will be exposed to different dance styles and techniques while learning the etiquette and tradition of the dance community. Styles include creative movement, tap, pre-ballet and rhythym skills.

Pazzet classes offer a taste of three distinct dance styles; tap, jazz and ballet. They are ideal for young dancers to experience multiple styles and grow and learn in each. Pazzet classes are a launch pad to a wider dance experience.

In our Hip Hop classes students will learn multiple different styles inspired by Hip Hop music including popping, tutting, locking, and other intricate movements . These classes feature styles that are high impact, fast paced, and incredibly popular in our contemporary culture today. Hip Hop classes are offered at every skill level.

Lyrical dance is a style of dance created by merging ballet, jazz and contemporary dance techniques. Lyrical dancing is performed to music with lyrics which inspire the movements that the choreographer feels convey the emotions in the song. Because lyrical dancing focuses on the expression of strong emotion, this style concentrates more on individual approach and expressiveness of the dancer rather than the precision of a dancer's movements.

Tap dance originated from jazz styles of dance to create a new style in which the dancer uses specific shoes to create a rhythm and sounds with their feet. The ways in which a dancer moves their feet in tap shoes across a floor creates a percussion, adding to the performance in a unique way. In our tap classes dancers will learn how to express themselves both through sound and movement.

Classical jazz dance styles have long been a staple of musical theatre productions on Broadway and in productions of all types. Modern jazz has developed beyond the theatre stage with new techniques and ideas. In these classes you will learn technique specific to many jazz styles including modern and theatrical jazz styles.

We offer ballet classes for every level of dancer. These classes are a tremendous way to relieve stress, strengthen your back and shoulders, and improve your overall posture. Ballet training helps prevent injury and improve balance, concentration, alignment, posture and more.

Camps are offered only in the summer months and allow dancers to thoroughly immerse themselves in the dance genre they prefer. Longer classes provide more instruction and interaction with the dance teachers to further develop the dancer's skill and confidence.