Dance Academy Classes

Welcome to our Dance Academy classes! We offer classes in a wide range of disciplines from contemporary to tap with exceptional and professional teachers. We believe a strong dancer is a well-rounded dancer in many different styles.

Contemporary

Contemporary dancers strive to connect the mind and the body through fluid dance movements.

Ages 7-10

(Buttercups Level Blush Level)

Contemporary 1

Ages 12-18

(Emerald Level/Sapphire Level Ruby Level)

Contemporary 3

Ages 9-13

(Periwinkle Level Amethyst Level)

Contemporary 2

Jazz

Students build strength and flexibility while learning the fundamentals of jazz; proper stretching technique, turns, leaps, isolation, and footwork.

Jazz 1

Jazz 2

Ages 7-10

(Buttercups Level Blush Level)

Ages 9-13

(Periwinkle Level Amethyst Level)

Jazz 3

Ages 12-18

(Emerald Level Sapphire Level Ruby Level)

Character

Character dance is a subdivision of classical dance that uses stylized movements and music adapted from traditional folk or national social dancing used in ballet. Character is a fun way to explore different genres of traditional dance like Flamenco (Spanish dance) Ukrainian, Hungarian, Romany dance, and Swing dance among many other styles.

Ages 7-13

(Buttercups Level Blush Level Periwinkle Level)

Character 1

Ages 12-18

(Amethyst Level Emerald Level Sapphire Level Ruby Level)

Character 2

Tap

 Tap is a rhythm-based movement technique and an important part of the well-rounded dancer’s training. Tap provides a strong sense of musicality, dynamics, and performance quality. Dancers learn to create percussion and rhythm by striking the floor with tap shoes.

Ages 7-13

Buttercups Level Blush Level Periwinkle Level)

Tap 1

Ages 12-18

(Amethyst Level/Emerald Level /Sapphire Level/Ruby Level)

Tap 2

Hip-Hop

Emerging in the 1970s in the Bronx, New York, hip hop is a multicultural movement that combines creativity and activism. It encompasses various forms of dance such as popping, locking, and breakdancing.

Ages 7-13

Buttercups Level Blush Level Periwinkle Level)

Hip-Hop 1

Ages 12-18

(Amethyst Level/Emerald Level /Sapphire Level/Ruby Level)

Hip-Hop 2