Syracuse Dance Academy

This is a required class for all team members during the summer.

A 45-minute clinic offered during the summer session.

A one-hour clinic offered during the summer session.

Adult Dance & Fitness offers walk-in and unlimited monthly options for participation.

Me & Tot classes do not participate in the annual Recital towards the end of June.

This class meets twice a week for 1 hour 30 minutes for dance technique and is also required to take a level-appropriate tumbling class. Company members will receive well-rounded technique instruction in jazz, ballet and modern dance.

This class meets twice a week for 1 hour 15 minutes for dance technique and is also required to take a level-appropriate tumbling class. Company members will receive well-rounded technique instruction in jazz, ballet and modern dance.

This class meets twice a week for 1 hour 15 minutes for dance technique, plus 1 level-appropriate tumbling class. Company members will receive well-rounded technique instruction in jazz, ballet and modern dance.

This class meets twice a week for 1 hour for dance technique and is also required to take a level-appropriate tumbling class. Company members will receive well-rounded technique instruction in jazz, ballet and modern dance.

This class meets twice a week for 45 minutes for dance technique, plus 1 level-appropriate tumbling class. Company members will receive well-rounded technique instruction in jazz, ballet and modern dance.

This class meets twice a week for 45 minutes for dance technique, plus 1 level-appropriate tumbling class. Company members will receive well-rounded technique instruction in jazz, ballet and modern dance.

Students must already be able to do walkovers and back handsprings. Students will focus on aerials, tucks, layouts and power tumbling passes.

Students must already be able to do walkovers and be close or already have their back handspring. Students will focus on aerials, walkovers, back handsprings and running passes.

Students must already be able to do a decent cartwheel and handstand. Students will focus on perfecting rolls, headstands, handstands, cartwheels and back-bends. They will also learn kickovers, walkovers and back hansprings.

Students will focus on rolls, headstands, handstands, cartwheels, back-bends, kickovers, standing beck-bends, coordination, strength and flexibility. Ages 4 – 6.

Students will focus on rolls, headstands, handstands, cartwheels, back-bends, coordination, strength and flexibility. Ages 3 – 5.

Our Me & Tot class is a 45 minute class where parents and toddlers will bond together, singing songs, playing games while developing coordination, listening, social, and large motor skills. Class consists of a variety of dance, singing, and tumbling. We utilize both the dance and tumbling rooms, have fun with the parachute and trampoline!

Our Tap I class is a beginning/entry-level class which meets once-weekly for 1 hour. Ages 8 and up. Tap shoes must be worn with comfortable clothing.

Students enrolled in jazz classes will receive instruction with emphasis on proper technique, rhythm, precision, coordination, and flexibility. Jazz is great for high energy kids who love musical theater and being on stage. They will learn basic dance movements and skills while gaining knowledge of dance terminology in an upbeat fun atmosphere. As in most forms of dance, technique is the foundation for all modern jazz dance movement. In particular, jazz dancers benefit from a sound working knowledge of ballet technique and, consequently, our jazz dance curriculum includes some ballet training.

Our Hip Hop and Breakdance classes are a once-weekly rec classes where students will receive instruction with emphasis on various modern styles of hip hop and breakdance (think of the background dancers in music videos). Level (either I or II) is determined by both age and/or skill level. Students will participate in the recital.

Children's Dance III is for Kindergarteners. Children are taught in a positive atmosphere with a ballet-based syllabus. Students will participate in the end of year recital. Music, Movements, Costumes and Choreography are age appropriate and modest.

Children's Dance II is for 4 year olds who may be in Pre-School and have only 1 year until Kindergarten. Children are taught in a positive atmosphere with a ballet-based syllabus. Students will participate in the end of year recital.

Children's Dance I is for 3 year olds who are Pre-Preschoolers or those who will go to Kindergarten in 2 years. They learn basic dance steps; develop rhythm, timing and coordination while working on their large motor skills. This is a very fun and creative class.

This class will build on Ballet II technique. Ballet II is not required but preferred as a prerequisite.

This class will build on Ballet I technique. Ballet I is not required but preferred as a prerequisite.

We offer both 45 minute and 1 hour versions of this class. This is the first year students will do a more classical outline of class with a longer barre, center and across-the-floor.

Ballet Prep classes are geared towards younger students. They will promote musical awareness, provide opportunities for creative movement, and teach introductory ballet skills and concepts.

Adult Dance Technique combines Ballet and Modern dance styles for a comprehensive workout and artistic expression.

This is an 8-week session class that lasts for 45 minutes.

This is an 8-week session class that lasts for one hour.

A three-day camp offered during the summer session.