NRV Academy of Dance

Comfortable athletic attire. Black oxford-style tap shoes. Cambria Tap may require tan heeled tap shoes.

Tights, leotard, optional skirt or shorts. Pointe shoes must be fitted by a professional. Ask your pointe teacher for a list of area shops to purchase these shoes or for brand recommendations.

Leotard or fitted top with leggings or tights. Black jazz shoes or pink ballet shoes.

Leotard or fitted top with leggings or tights. Half-sole lyrical shoes that match the dancers’ skin tone.

Leotard or fitted top with leggings or tights. Black jazz shoes.

Leggings or sweatpants and a t-shirt. Clean tennis shoes.

Girls- Tights, leotard, optional attached skirt. Pink ballet shoes, black tap shoes. Boys- Black jazz pants and solid color shirt. Black ballet shoes, black tap shoes.

Girls- Tights, leotard, optional skirt or shorts. Pink ballet shoes. Boys- Black jazz pants and solid color shirt. Black ballet shoes.

Leotard or fitted top with leggings or tights. No loose or baggy clothing. Barefoot – no socks!

Tap dancing is all about making sounds with your feet. Once you master some basic steps, these noises get strung together into intricate rhythms. This style of the dance could be Broadway, more informal “street style,” or even with no music at all.

Pointe technique is a major component of classical ballet in which the dancer appears graceful and poised, by putting their weight onto the tips of their toes using a special type of dance shoe. To enroll in either pre-pointe or pointe, a dancer needs an instructor recommendation.

Lyrical dance tends to be more emotional and often interprets the feeling and lyrics of the song. Pulling techniques from ballet and incorporating more unconventional movements from modern dance masters such as Martha Graham, lyrical is often about what feels right in the moment. Because this style builds upon classical ballet technique, Claytor-level ballet is a required prerequisite for all lyrical classes.

Jazz dance may have originated in the jazz era, but today it includes pop music as well as jazz standards. Leaps, turns, and kicks combine to make this style of dance just as much fun to watch as perform. Because this style builds upon classical ballet technique, Claytor-level ballet is a required prerequisite for all jazz classes.

In this class, dancers will learn the different levels of street dance and movements to beats within the rhythm of music.

Ballet is the epitome of grace and elegance. It is the most exacting of all dance forms as it involves mastering a rich catalogue of techniques and steps that have been developed and perfected for hundreds of years. It is the foundation for all dance styles. It is far from old and stuffy; however, as today’s ballet performances often use modern and even pop music you hear on the radio! Ballet uses your body to make beautiful lines punctuated by amazing turns and leaps.

In this class, dancers will learn to use their flexibility to tell a story through the rhythm of music. This class incorporates both dance and gymnastic elements.

Musical theater is a blend of music, acting and dancing. This class will focus on teaching these performers basic steps and choreography that they can take to the stage!

These classes are a combo of tap and ballet, where our littlest students begin learning the basics of each style. Each class is 25 minutes of ballet, followed by 25 minutes of tap, and accompanied by other movement activities such as freeze dance, or using the parachute and hula-hoops.

These classes are a combo of tap and ballet, where our littlest students begin learning the basics of each style. Each class is 25 minutes of ballet, followed by 25 minutes of tap, and accompanied by other movement activities such as freeze dance, or using the parachute and hula-hoops.

These classes are a combo of tap and ballet, where our littlest students begin learning the basics of each style. Each class is 25 minutes of ballet, followed by 25 minutes of tap, and accompanied by other movement activities such as freeze dance, or using the parachute and hula-hoops.