Broadway Academy of Art and Dance North

Tap dance is a rhythmic and percussive dance style where dancers create sounds by striking the floor with metal plates on their shoes. It combines movement with musicality, turning the dancer into both performer and musician. Tap features clear, precise footwork and can range from upbeat and energetic to smooth and syncopated. Often seen in musical theater and film, tap dance emphasizes timing, rhythm, and coordination.

Our Inclusive Dance Class is designed to celebrate movement, music, and self-expression in a safe, supportive environment. Open to students of all abilities, this class welcomes individuals with physical, developmental, or learning differences.

Musical theater dance is a theatrical dance style that combines acting, singing, and dancing to tell a story on stage. It draws from jazz, ballet, and tap, with choreography designed to enhance the characters, plot, and emotions of a musical production. Often performed in Broadway and stage shows, musical theater dance emphasizes expression, storytelling, and stage presence, making it both entertaining and dynamic.

Jazz dance is a lively and expressive dance style that blends African and European dance traditions. Known for its energetic movements, sharp isolations, and rhythmic footwork, jazz emphasizes style, personality, and musicality. It evolved alongside jazz music in the early 20th century and continues to incorporate elements from contemporary, hip-hop, and Broadway dance. Jazz is often seen in musical theater, dance competitions, and commercial performances.

Hip-hop dance is a high-energy street dance style that originated in the Bronx, New York City, in the 1970s as part of hip-hop culture. It includes a wide range of styles such as breaking, popping, locking, and freestyle, all rooted in rhythm, creativity, and personal expression. Often performed to hip-hop music, this dance form emphasizes individuality, improvisation, and a strong connection to the beat. Hip-hop dance is dynamic, constantly evolving, and widely popular in performances, music videos, and dance battles around the world.

Contemporary dance is a versatile and expressive style that blends elements of modern, ballet, and jazz dance. It focuses on fluid movement, emotional expression, and connection to the music, often exploring themes and storytelling through abstract or improvisational techniques. Contemporary dancers use grounded movements, breath, and momentum to create a natural, organic flow. This style encourages creativity, personal interpretation, and freedom of movement, making it a popular form in both concert dance and studio settings.

Ballet is a classical form of dance that combines grace, precision, and expressive movement. Originating during the Italian Renaissance and later refined in France and Russia, ballet features formalized steps, elegant posture, and storytelling through choreography. Dancers often perform on pointe (on the tips of their toes) and train for years to develop strength, flexibility, and technique. Ballet is both an art form and a foundation for many other dance styles.

Acro dance, or acrobatic dance, is a style that combines classical dance technique with precision acrobatic elements. It blends the fluidity and grace of dance with athletic tricks such as flips, contortions, and balances. Acro dancers must develop strength, flexibility, and control to safely and seamlessly integrate acrobatic skills into choreography. Popular in competitions and performances, acro dance is both visually impressive and physically demanding.