Angela Floyd School For Dance And Music

Director, Angela Floyd, started Angels Kickline in 1992 to expose dancers and Knoxville to precision dance and the opportunity for more performances. Angels Kickline was quickly named “Knoxville’s answer to the New York City Rockettes” as they performed annually in the WIVK Christmas Parade, the Knoxville Dogwood Parade, Fantasy of Trees to benefit Children’s Hospital, and at the Historic Tennessee Theatre.

Ballet, jazz, hip hop, lyrical, contemporary, tap, or are moving to the Knoxville area for the first time, please contact the afdc coordinator for additional information.

Ballet, jazz, hip hop, lyrical, contemporary, tap, or are moving to the Knoxville area for the first time, please contact the afdc coordinator for additional information.

Ballet, jazz, hip hop, lyrical, contemporary, tap, or are moving to the Knoxville area for the first time, please contact the afdc coordinator for additional information.

Ballet, jazz, hip hop, lyrical, contemporary, tap, or are moving to the Knoxville area for the first time, please contact the afdc coordinator for additional information.

Ballet, jazz, hip hop, lyrical, contemporary, tap, or are moving to the Knoxville area for the first time, please contact the afdc coordinator for additional information.

Ballet, jazz, hip hop, lyrical, contemporary, tap, or are moving to the Knoxville area for the first time, please contact the afdc coordinator for additional information.

These classes are perfect for dancers who are starting their dance journey later in life or for those who have taken time away from dance and want to get back into the studio!

The nationally acclaimed Acrobatic Arts curriculum is used in Acro classes as well as our PreSchool Ballet/Tap/Acro and Mini Jazz/Hip Hop/Acro classes. In these lessons, dancers will gain strength and flexibility by progressing from basic tumbling skills to walkovers, aerials, various handstands, and other acro-dance tricks. Integrating tumbling and acro elements into your dance repertoire will make your dancing more dynamic! Students are placed in classes based on technical ability.

The nationally acclaimed Acrobatic Arts curriculum is used in Acro classes as well as our PreSchool Ballet/Tap/Acro and Mini Jazz/Hip Hop/Acro classes. In these lessons, dancers will gain strength and flexibility by progressing from basic tumbling skills to walkovers, aerials, various handstands, and other acro-dance tricks. Integrating tumbling and acro elements into your dance repertoire will make your dancing more dynamic! Students are placed in classes based on technical ability.

The nationally acclaimed Acrobatic Arts curriculum is used in Acro classes as well as our PreSchool Ballet/Tap/Acro and Mini Jazz/Hip Hop/Acro classes. In these lessons, dancers will gain strength and flexibility by progressing from basic tumbling skills to walkovers, aerials, various handstands, and other acro-dance tricks. Integrating tumbling and acro elements into your dance repertoire will make your dancing more dynamic! Students are placed in classes based on technical ability.

This style of dance relies heavily on balance, extension, and isolations to illustrate the lyrics or mood of the music. It is a truly artistic style of dance and an important class to take for anyone wanting to become a more well-rounded dancer!

Hip Hop is a very stylized form of street dance. Hip hop can be seen in commercials and music videos for artists such as Beyoncé and Justin Timberlake , as well as TV shows like Disney Channel’s “Shake It Up.” It is a very upbeat, high-tempo class aimed at developing rhythm, technique, self-confidence, and stage presence. Dancers are sure to enjoy this thrilling style of dance! Mini Jazz/Hip Hop Dance Classes are for dancers ages 5-7, and Elementary Hip Hop is for dancers ages 8 and up. For dancers who are older and just beginning to take lessons, our Adult/Teen Jazz/Hip Hop class is a great way to introduce this exciting style to dancers ages 13 and up. Intermediate and Advanced Hip Hop are by teacher recommendation.

Tap is a classical form of dance that can be learned by even the youngest dancer. It is typically associated with Broadway and musical theatre, but like most styles of dance, has evolved throughout the years, creating an exciting and dynamic art form. Tap classes emphasize rhythm, coordination, speed, style, and clarity of sound and can be incredibly useful for dancers looking to become more diverse and competent in their dancing ability.

Tap is taught along with Ballet in our Ballet/Tap combination classes for dancers ages 5-7. Elementary, Intermediate, and Advanced Tap are by teacher recommendation.

These classes involve technical instruction which combines traditional Broadway Jazz with the ever-changing styles of today. Jazz today is utilized everywhere in the musical theatre, commercial, concert and entertainment industries. Each class consists of a full body warm up, isolations, traveling exercises across the floor, turns and upbeat combinations. Students are placed in classes based on age and technical ability.

Pointe is a beautiful form of classical ballet to which most female ballet dancers aspire. In these classes, students will take their ballet training to the next level, learning how to incorporate their knowledge of proper technique into their pointe work. These classes may only be taken with recommendation from an Angela Floyd Schools’ instructor.

Our Ballet Technique class is a great opportunity for extra training for our Intermediate Ballet and Pointe dancers. This class does not participate in the Spring Concert.

Ballet II and Intermediate Ballet, which both meet twice a week, are by teacher recommendation.

Ballet II and Intermediate Ballet, which both meet twice a week, are by teacher recommendation.

For those dancers who are older but just starting their dance journey, we have beginning level classes to introduce them to the world of ballet. Ballet I is for dancers ages 8 and up, and Adult/Teen Ballet is for dancers ages 13 and up.

For those dancers who are older but just starting their dance journey, we have beginning level classes to introduce them to the world of ballet. Ballet I is for dancers ages 8 and up, and Adult/Teen Ballet is for dancers ages 13 and up.

Ballet is the foundation of all great dancers and has been proven to be beneficial to all dance forms. In these dance classes, dancers will train their bodies carefully, developing strength, control, coordination and line. While dancers will spend time working on the technical and physical aspects of ballet, they will also learn to connect with the steps and music to bring artistry to their movement.

Ballet is the foundation of all great dancers and has been proven to be beneficial to all dance forms. In these dance classes, dancers will train their bodies carefully, developing strength, control, coordination, and line. While dancers will spend time working on the technical and physical aspects of ballet, they will also learn to connect with the steps and music to bring artistry to their movement. Students are placed in classes according to age, dance experience, and technique level. Tap is a classical form of dance that can be learned by even the youngest dancer. It is typically associated with Broadway and musical theatre, but like most styles of dance, has evolved throughout the years, creating an exciting and dynamic art form. Tap classes emphasize rhythm, coordination, speed, style, and clarity of sound and can be incredibly useful for dancers looking to become more diverse and competent in their dancing ability. Students ages 5-7 will be placed in a Ballet/Tap combination class, providing a foundation of proper technique and vocabulary in an exciting environment. At this level, students will begin barre work and incorporate more intricate steps into their dance repertoire.

This fun filled class of instruction for 2-4 year olds is 30 minutes of hip hop steps and vocabulary and 30 minutes of Acrobatic Arts acro skills. Age appropriate games are sometimes incorporated to aid in the learning of body positions and technique. Short dance combinations and technique across the floor are also taught. Hip Hop is very upbeat, high tempo class, which is a great option for dancers that want a faster pace from ballet.

This fun-filled class of ballet and tap instruction is for 2-4 year olds. The curriculum begins with 30 minutes of ballet, during which dancers learn basic positions, steps, and vocabulary using concepts and terminology that are familiar to them, even if they’ve never danced before. During the second half of the class, the dancers focus on tap, doing a warm-up, technique across the floor, and upbeat combinations. The 30 minutes of tap teaches dancers rhythm and coordination and incorporates music they know and love! This class is a great way to introduce your child to dance instruction as well as the dynamics of a classroom setting. You’ll be amazed at the vocabulary and technique your dancer will learn, all while having a great time and making new friends! Some of our PreSchool classes also provide 30 minutes of acrobatics. Dancers will spend the first part of the class working on ballet technique and vocabulary, then move on to tap, and then finish the class with a half-hour of acro instruction to help develop their strength, flexibility, and coordination. It is a fun and exciting class that will inspire and prepare your dancer for a life-long love of dance and acro.

Angela Floyd Schools offers private lessons in any of the following styles of dance: classical ballet, pointe , jazz , tap , hip hop , acro , or jumps, leaps, & turns. These one on one classes are a great way to prepare for an upcoming audition or performance or focus on a specific skill or technical development.

We follow the acclaimed Acrobatic Arts curriculum to help our dancers gain flexibility, strength, and control while learning acrobatic skills.

This style of dance relies heavily on balance, extension, and isolations to illustrate the lyrics or mood of the music.

Our hip hop dance classes include a stylized version of street dance. It is a very upbeat, high tempo class aimed at developing rhythm, technique, self confidence, and stage presence. Dancers are sure to enjoy this thrilling style of dance!

Our tap dance classes go beyond the typical themes of Broadway and musical theatre. Our tap dance classes emphasize rhythm, coordination, speed, style, and clarity of sound.

Our jazz curriculum combines Broadway Jazz with the ever-changing styles of today. These classes are technical and structured while also being upbeat and fun!

Our classical ballet dance programs teach students the ins and outs of developing strength, control, coordination, and line. Our dance instructors are friendly, trained, and certified. Sign up today!

Our combination of ballet and tap into one hour long class allows students to work on a technical foundation as well as develop musicality and rhythm.

Our preschool dance programs encourage kids to learn the basics of dance. Our dance instructors are friendly, trained, and certified. Sign up today!

Giving extra special kids a Chance to Dance ! Arts for the Amazing offers students in Knoxville and surrounding areas of all abilities the chance to dance and achieve goals beyond what they believe is possible. In this supportive, positive environment, students with disabilities are paired with typically developing peers to maximize participation, while encouraging social interactions and relationship-building. This class develops basic dance skills, explores movement concepts, musicality, improvisation, and basic technique in various dance disciplines. Students will learn developmentally-appropriate choreography and explore artistic expression while working towards functional goals. This class is a great way to develop confidence, coordination, motor skills, teamwork, and make new friends! Informal performances will be held throughout the year at the end of the normal class time to celebrate the dancers’ progress and achievements.