American Academy of Dance

Say hello to our AAD Teen Company—our dynamic group of shooting stars! With a personality that lights up the room and a mix of skills that keeps every dance exciting, these dancers bring their own flair to every step. They support each other, shine as individuals, and come together to create something amazing. We can’t wait to see the electric energy they’ll bring to the stage this season!

Any leotard or dancewear of choice, skin tone tights (Picture Week/Recital: Please wear tights sold thru AAD to insure color uniformity within the brand of tights), dance shorts or dance pants. Hair should be secured neatly away from face. No loose or dangling jewelry is to be worn in class. Tap Shoes: Primary 1 and 2 – U-Shell Dark Tan Tap Shoes 3rd grade and Up – Tan Oxford Jazz Tap Shoes

Any dancewear of choice (leotard, sports bra/tank, jazz shorts, leggings, or dance pants). Hair should be secured neatly away from face. No loose or dangling jewelry is to be worn in class. Jazz Shoes: Primary 1, 2, and 3 – Dark Tan Jazz Shoes

Any Leotard, dancewear, dance shorts or pants, skin tone footless tights (Picture Week/Recital: If costume requires, please wear tights sold thru AAD to insure color uniformity within the brand of tights). Bare feet preferred or half-soles, dance socks or sole shields. Hair should be secured neatly away from face. No loose or dangling jewelry is to be worn in class.

Any black leotard of choice, pink tights (Picture Week/Recital: Please wear tights sold thru AAD to insure color uniformity within the brand of tights), and pink ballet shoes. Short, sheer wrap ballet skirts are permitted. Hair must be secured neatly away from face in a bun. (Please have a Bun Kit with hair ties, bobby pins, brush, hair net and spray along with a notebook for taking ballet notes in your dance bag for each class) No shorts, t-shirts, or dangling jewelry is to be worn in class.

Kinderdance Ballet/Tap Recreational Classes will have a dance uniform. Check with the AAD Office Staff for purchasing – all required uniform/shoes can be ordered through AAD.

Separate classes are taught in the following areas: Ballet, Jazz, Tap, Hip-Hop, Lyrical, and Contemporary. Class lengths vary from 45 minutes to 2 hours depending on the class level. Students are placed in the appropriate level by ability and age. Each of these classes will incorporate technique, progressions across the floor and a combination of moves pertinent to the respective discipline.

Separate classes are taught in the following areas: Ballet, Jazz, Tap, Hip-Hop, Lyrical, and Contemporary. Class lengths vary from 45 minutes to 2 hours depending on the class level. Students are placed in the appropriate level by ability and age. Each of these classes will incorporate technique, progressions across the floor and a combination of moves pertinent to the respective discipline.

Separate classes are taught in the following areas: Ballet, Jazz, Tap, Hip-Hop, Lyrical, and Contemporary. Class lengths vary from 45 minutes to 2 hours depending on the class level. Students are placed in the appropriate level by ability and age. Each of these classes will incorporate technique, progressions across the floor and a combination of moves pertinent to the respective discipline.

Separate classes are taught in the following areas: Ballet, Jazz, Tap, Hip-Hop, Lyrical, and Contemporary. Class lengths vary from 45 minutes to 2 hours depending on the class level. Students are placed in the appropriate level by ability and age. Each of these classes will incorporate technique, progressions across the floor and a combination of moves pertinent to the respective discipline.

Separate classes are taught in the following areas: Ballet, Jazz, Tap, Hip-Hop, Lyrical, and Contemporary. Class lengths vary from 45 minutes to 2 hours depending on the class level. Students are placed in the appropriate level by ability and age. Each of these classes will incorporate technique, progressions across the floor and a combination of moves pertinent to the respective discipline.

Separate classes are taught in the following areas: Ballet, Jazz, Tap, Hip-Hop, Lyrical, and Contemporary. Class lengths vary from 45 minutes to 2 hours depending on the class level. Students are placed in the appropriate level by ability and age. Each of these classes will incorporate technique, progressions across the floor and a combination of moves pertinent to the respective discipline.

Combination classes include ballet, tap, and jazz movement. Dance vocabulary is expanded. Proper ballet alignment and technique are emphasized. More advanced rhythms and tap steps are introduced. Jazz movement includes basic jazz technique along with combinations incorporating current dance trends. Some tumbling is also taught in our Kinderdance classes.

Children are introduced to basic dance vocabulary and are taught song and dance routines especially choreographed for young children. Classes are designed to develop motor skills, coordination, rhythm, balance, and flexibility. Classes consist of creative movement, pre-ballet, rhythms, and tumbling. At age 4, classes include tap.

This is a 1 hour creative movement class filled with music, dance, props, games and lots of fun! This class is the perfect introduction for your tiny dancer 0 - 24 months. Little ones have many special people in their lives and we welcome any adult that would like to participate with their tiny dancer.

AAD offers a varied curriculum for students 3 years old and up, with Ballet being the firm foundation of all dance, encouraged for all students. Our goal is not only to elevate our dance training program but also to integrate other avenues of entertainment at AAD.

Ballet being the firm foundation of all dance, encouraged for all students. Our instructors approach each class with energy, enthusiasm, and a true passion for dance. We believe in fostering a strong foundation for technique from an early age.