Tenn Conservatory of Fine Arts

Acro Dance is a form of dance that focuses on acrobatic skills, including tumbling passes, partnering, and floor work. Dance skills are incorporated to create well rounded performance routines. Instructors are certified through Acrobatic Arts, a world renowned school of acro dance, and follow a syllabus that develops skills systematically.

Ballet C is a graded class following a syllabus that is structured for upper intermediate dancers. Participants should have a solid understanding of basic ballet barre and center skills with the ability to execute proficiently. Drill work becomes more rigorous, and combinations become more challenging both physically and mentally. An emphasis is placed on musicality and artistry as well as technical execution. Pointe dancers are required to take specific pointe classes in addition to regular technique classes. Ballet D and Advanced Ballet classes require students to have a complete knowledge of ballet foundations. Understanding terminology as well as execution are a must. Dancers will work with a variety of instructors from various backgrounds including, Russian, Cecchetti, and French schools of dance. Classes will consist of a complete ballet barre and center work. Musicality and artistry will be emphasized.

This is a graded class that follows a syllabus to assure dancers master required skills. This Ballet class is for intermediate dancers ages 9-13 (depending on skill level), but the criteria to advance to the next level is mastering required skills. In the graded program, dancers will focus on barre work, developing strong foundational skills and adding to their ballet vocabulary. Center work will encompass center exercises as well as progressions across the floor. The drill work will begin to combine skills to develop sequences of movement preparing the dancers for more advanced work. A continued emphasis on core strength and stretching will ensure the dancers can execute the required skills and be prepared for advancement. Dancers also begin to work more deeply on musicality at this level. Dancers are typically in the B levels for 2-3 years each. Additional classes the dancers can take include: Modern, Jazz, Tap, Lyrical, Contemporary, Acro, & Hip Hop. We also invite dancers to audition for Ballet Gloria, the non profit faith based dance company housed at TCFA.

This is a graded class that follows a syllabus to assure dancers master required skills. It is for dancers 7-9 years old, but the criteria to advance to the next level is mastering required skills more than age. In the graded program, dancers will focus on barre work, developing solid foundational skills to progress through center work with ease. There is a focus on body alignment, proper technique, carriage of arms, and terminology. Center work focuses on bringing the skills from barre to center, balance, fine and gross motor skills, and using repetition to solidify the skills. A deeper emphasis on core strength and stretching begins at this level as well. Dancers begin in the AI level, and typically progress to the AII level after 2-3 years. Dancers in the A levels can also choose to take Jazz I/II, Tap I/II, Modern I/II, Lyrical I/II, Contemporary I/II, and Hip Hop. We also invite dancers to audition for Ballet Gloria, the non profit faith based dance company housed at TCFA, at age 7.

This a combination class for 5-6 year old dancers. A stronger emphasis is put on terminology, fine and gross motor skills, proper positions of the arms and legs, stretching & strength, and more complicated movement patterns. In tap, fine motor skills are further developed, as well as strong musical counting skills.

This is a ballet based class for 3-4 year old dancers. Creative elements are used to introduce the dancers to basic principals of dance. There is a focus on terminology, gross motor skills, movement patterns, and classroom etiquette.

This dance camp will include elements of dance that inspire colorful movement. Ballet and modern will be incorporated, and dancers will be encouraged to explore movement. Dancers will have the opportunity to watch clips of artists from Fred Astaire to Martha Graham. Dancers will have a craft time creating a colorful project to take home. Each dancer needs to bring water; a light snack of Mott’s Gummies and goldfish will be provided.

This dance camp will include elements of dance from various ballets that include florals and other garden essentials. The Garland Dance from Sleeping Beauty, the Grape Pickers from Giselle, and others. Dancers will get to watch scenes from some of the ballets we explore. As always, there is a craft, and this is no exception! Dancers will make their own floral garland to take home. Each dancer needs to bring water; a light snack of Mott’s gummies and goldfish will be provided.

This dance camp will include elements of ballet, tap, and modern. A variety of music and ballets will be included as dancers explore movement from various genres. Dancers will have some time for glam as well! We will paint our fingernails, try some lip gloss, and make tiaras to take home. Each dancer needs to bring water; a light snack of of Mott’s gummies and goldfish will be provided.

Technique classes and dance in musical theater (7 and up with at least 1 year of dance training. skill levels will be divided first day of camp.)