TJC Academy of Dance - Dance studio in Tyler, Texas
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TJC Academy of Dance

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1205 South Palmer Avenue

Tyler, Texas 75701

Opening Hours
  • Monday: 9:00 AM - 9:00 PM
  • Tuesday: 9:00 AM - 9:00 PM
  • Wednesday: 9:00 AM - 9:00 PM
  • Thursday: 9:00 AM - 9:00 PM
  • Friday: 9:00 AM - 9:00 PM
  • Saturday: 9:00 AM - 9:00 PM
  • Sunday: Closed
60 programs

About TJC Academy of Dance

TJC Academy of Dance, located in Tyler, Texas, offers a comprehensive dance education for students of all ages, from three years old through adult. The Academy nurtures talent through rigorous training and performance opportunities, catering to both recreational and pre-professional aspirations. Students can explore a diverse range of styles including Ballet, Modern, Jazz, Tap, Hip Hop, Musical Theater, and K-Pop, with an emphasis on correct body alignment, discipline, and artistry. The pre-professional division provides intensive training designed to prepare students for professional careers or higher education in dance, while the recreational program fosters a love for movement in a supportive and engaging environment. TJC Academy of Dance is also proud to offer inclusive classes for the differently-abled, introducing them to ballet, tap, and jazz techniques. The curriculum integrates physical skills with the theory, history, and cultural appreciation of dance as an art form. Under the leadership of Department Chair and Professor Carolyn Hanna, the experienced and qualified faculty is dedicated to inspiring creativity and focusing on the mind, body, and spirit of each dancer, preparing students for rewarding careers as choreographers or dance instructors.

Styles offered at TJC Academy of Dance

Programs from TJC Academy of Dance

60 programs available

Classes

Dance

Learn the theory, practice and fundamental physical skills required for the amazing form of human expression that is DANCE!

Tap

This course emphasizes technique. The class introduces rhythm and coordination exercises that develop into extended choreography pieces using past and present elements of tap dance.

Jazz

This course focuses on technique of contemporary music and its effect on style, rhythm and dynamics, in both solo and group work, and employs the many elements of dance that comprise current movement styles.

Modern Dance

This course explores the technique of Modern Dance by using structures, alignment, breathing/relaxation and dynamics of movement. Various styles of movement are presented and used in class.

Ballet

These courses emphasize proper body placement as it applies to the technique of classical ballet. Ballet vocabulary and proper execution of classical ballet exercises and steps are stressed, along with a knowledge of the history and development of ballet in Europe and the United States.

Level 1-4 Pre-Pro Classes

Optional Level 1-4 Pre-Pro Classes for Level 6 Pre-Professional dancers.

Jazz/Open Movement

Optional Jazz/Open Movement class for Level 6 Pre-Professional dancers.

Dance Conditioning 5 & 6

Dance Conditioning class for Levels 5 and 6 of the Pre-Professional Division.

Modern 5 & 6 Pre-Pro

Modern 5 & 6 class for Level 6 Pre-Professional dancers.

Modern 6 Pre-Pro

Modern class for Level 6 of the Pre-Professional Division.

Variations*

Variations class for Level 6 Pre-Professional dancers.

two Pointe classes*

Two Pointe classes for Level 6 Pre-Professional dancers.

Ballet 6 Pre-Pro Wednesdays

Ballet 6 Pre-Pro class on Wednesdays for Level 6 Pre-Professional dancers.

Ballet 5 & 6 classes

Choose two Ballet 5 & 6 classes for Level 6 Pre-Professional dancers.

Level 1-4 Pre-Pro Classes

Optional Level 1-4 Pre-Pro Classes for Level 5 Pre-Professional dancers.

Jazz/Open Movement

Optional Jazz/Open Movement class for Level 5 Pre-Professional dancers.

Modern 5 & 6 Tues

Modern 5 & 6 class on Tuesdays, by invitation only, for Level 5 Pre-Professional dancers.

Modern 5 Pre-Pro

Modern class for Level 5 of the Pre-Professional Division.

Pointe class*

Pointe class for Level 5 Pre-Professional dancers.

Ballet 5&6 classes

Choose two Ballet 5&6 classes for Level 5 Pre-Professional dancers.

Ballet 4&5 Pre-Pro

Ballet class for Level 4 and 5 of the Pre-Professional Division.

Level 1-3 Pre-Pro Classes

Optional Level 1-3 Pre-Pro Classes for Level 4 Pre-Professional dancers.

Jazz/Open Movement

Optional Jazz/Open Movement class for Level 4 Pre-Professional dancers.

Dance Conditioning 4

Dance Conditioning class for Level 4 of the Pre-Professional Division.

Modern 4 Pre-Pro

Modern class for Level 4 of the Pre-Professional Division.

Pointe class*

Pointe class for Level 4 Pre-Professional dancers.

Lower Level ballet class

Optional Lower Level ballet class for Level 4 Pre-Professional dancers. Regular attendance required, but non-registered.

Ballet 4 & 5 Pre-Pro

Ballet class for Level 4 and 5 of the Pre-Professional Division.

Ballet 4 Pre-Pro

Ballet class for Level 4 of the Pre-Professional Division.

Level 1-2 Pre-Pro Classes

Optional Level 1-2 Pre-Pro Classes for Level 3 Pre-Professional dancers.

Jazz/Open Movement

Optional Jazz/Open Movement class for Level 3 Pre-Professional dancers.

Dance Conditioning 3

Dance Conditioning class for Level 3 of the Pre-Professional Division.

Modern 3 Pre-Pro

Modern class for Level 3 of the Pre-Professional Division.

Ballet 3 Pre-Pro

Ballet class for Level 3 of the Pre-Professional Division.

Level 1 Pre-Pro Classes

Optional Level 1 Pre-Pro Classes for Level 2 Pre-Professional dancers.

Jazz/Open Movement

Optional Jazz/Open Movement class for Level 2 Pre-Professional dancers.

Dance Conditioning 2

Dance Conditioning class for Level 2 of the Pre-Professional Division.

Modern 2 Pre-Pro

Modern class for Level 2 of the Pre-Professional Division.

Ballet 2 Pre-Pro

Ballet class for Level 2 of the Pre-Professional Division.

Recreational Modern

Optional Recreational Modern class for Level 1 Pre-Professional dancers.

Dance Conditioning 1

Dance Conditioning class for Level 1 of the Pre-Professional Division.

Modern 1 Pre-Pro

Modern class for Level 1 of the Pre-Professional Division.

Ballet 1 Pre-Pro

Ballet class for Level 1 of the Pre-Professional Division.

Differently Abled Dance

This class works closely with our teacher, Ms. Anne, her assistants and parents to create a safe environment that introduces ballet, tap, and jazz technique, in addition to working on gross motor skills, music recognition, social skills & more.

Musical Theater

Musical Theater, for students who want to dance for fun and continue to learn basic technique.

Combo 5

Combo 5 offers the same technique work with more advanced skills than Combo 4. Combo students will need both ballet slippers & tap shoes.

Recreational Modern

Modern basics, for students who want to dance for fun and continue to learn basic technique.

Recreational Ballet

Ballet basics, for students who want to dance for fun and continue to learn basic technique.

Hip Hop

Hip Hop is also available for boys and girls, ages 7-12.

Intro to Ballet 1

Intro to Ballet 1 is recommended for students who wish to join the Pre-Professional Division- it is a longer class with more focus on technique.

Combo 4

Combo 4 offers similar skill work, but technique work is split between ballet and tap. Combo students will need both ballet slippers & tap shoes.

Pre-Ballet 4

Pre-Ballet 4 is an age-appropriate continuation of coursework in skills and ballet basics with a stronger focus on technique and positioning.

Homeschool Dance

Ballet basics, exploratory movement and technique will take place over 60 minutes.

Combo 3

Combo 3 offers similar skill work, but technique work is split between ballet and tap. Combo students will need both ballet slippers & tap shoes.

Pre-Ballet 3

Pre-Ballet 3 is an age-appropriate continuation of coursework in skills and ballet basics with a stronger focus on technique and positioning.

Combo 2

Combo 2 offers similar skill work, but technique work is split between ballet and tap. Combo students will need both ballet slippers & tap shoes.

Pre-Ballet 2

Pre-Ballet 2 is an ageappropriate continuation of coursework in skills and ballet basics.

Pre-Ballet 1

This class teaches ballet basics and meets developmental needs of littles with social and spatial awareness, creative play for gross motor skills; and even lessons in counting, colors, shapes and anatomy.

Ballet, Modern, Jazz, Tap, Hip Hop and Musical Theater

Recreational and Pre-Professional level training in Ballet, Modern, Jazz, Tap, Hip Hop and Musical Theater to students of all ages and levels. Emphasis in all classes is placed upon correct body alignment, discipline, strength development, coordination, and flexibility through knowledge of proper technique, terminology, musical awareness and artistry.

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Frequently Asked Questions

How do I contact TJC Academy of Dance?

Call TJC Academy of Dance at (903) 510-2483 or visit https://www.tjc.edu/academyofdance.

Does TJC Academy of Dance offer morning classes?

Yes, TJC Academy of Dance has morning availability. Monday: 9:00 AM - 9:00 PM, Tuesday: 9:00 AM - 9:00 PM, Wednesday: 9:00 AM - 9:00 PM, Thursday: 9:00 AM - 9:00 PM, Friday: 9:00 AM - 9:00 PM, Saturday: 9:00 AM - 9:00 PM.

Does TJC Academy of Dance have a website?

Yes, you can find TJC Academy of Dance online at https://www.tjc.edu/academyofdance.

Is TJC Academy of Dance open on weekends?

Yes, TJC Academy of Dance is open on weekends — Saturday: 9:00 AM - 9:00 PM.

Does TJC Academy of Dance have evening hours?

Yes, TJC Academy of Dance offers evening hours. Monday: 9:00 AM - 9:00 PM, Tuesday: 9:00 AM - 9:00 PM, Wednesday: 9:00 AM - 9:00 PM, Thursday: 9:00 AM - 9:00 PM, Friday: 9:00 AM - 9:00 PM, Saturday: 9:00 AM - 9:00 PM.