Class Descriptions & Dress Code

Dress Code:  Pink leotard (NO SKIRTS), no tights, and no shoes, hair neatly pulled back off face.

This delightfully fun class is a great introduction for the tiny dancer. This 30-minute class incorporates both singing and dancing which helps the very young child become familiar with body movement. 

This class DOES NOT perform in our end of year Spring Show.

Dress Code: Anything a little one can move around in. Parents must be barefoot or in socks

This 30-minute morning class mixes Creative Movement, Ballet, and Tumbling. Through singing and movement, young children sharpen gross motor skills and spatial awareness while learning to dance. We encourage parents to come inside to dance with their little ones as they also learn to navigate social situations! 

This class DOES NOT perform in our end of year Spring Show.

Dress Code: Pink leotard (NO SKIRTS), pink tights, pink ballet slippers & black patent leather tap shoes. Hair bun. 

This 45-minute class is the next step for the tiny dancer. This class offers a wonderful experience inviting young dancers to explore imagination and creativity through dance. An Introduction to Ballet and Tap are taught by focusing on rhythm and basic steps. 

These classes DO perform in our end of year Spring Show.

Dress Code: Any color leotard and tights/leggings or biketard. Boys: any solid color t-shirt and sweatpants or shorts. Barefoot.

This 45 min morning class encourages little ones to explore movement thru tumbling, jazz, fitness, and creative movement. Children will grow their gross motor skills, spatial awareness and teamwork development while learning to dance.  

This class DOES perform in our end of year Spring Sho

Dress Code: Light Blue leotard (NO SKIRTS), pink tights, pink ballet slippers & black patent leather tap shoes. Hair in neat bun. 

This 45-minute class is filled with Fun, Technique, and Teamwork. This is a combination class to help build timing and rhythm skills with poise and ballet technique. 

These classes do perform in our end of year Spring Show.

Dress Code: Lavender leotard (NO SKIRTS), pink tights, pink ballet slippers, Hair in neat bun.

This is a transition class from our combination (Ballet/Tap) classes to a full 45 minutes of Pre-Classical Ballet. Here they will start working on technique in the center to build strength and control. This level conditions and prepares them for barre work. 

This class DOES perform in our end of year Spring Show.

Dress Code: Levels 1-3 & Advanced: Black leotard, pink tights, pink ballet slippers. Hair in a neat bun. Split sole if teacher preference. 

Teen Ballet: solid leotard, pink tights, hair in bun, ballet skirts allowed, NO SHORTS OR PANTS, Pink split sole ballet slippers. 

At the Academy of Dance, we urge all students to select ballet as their basic dance form. Whether the student has professional aspirations or is merely dancing for enjoyment, ballet offers the basic discipline and technique necessary to succeed in all other dance forms. We offer ballet classes from levels 1 to Advanced. Our Ballet Instructors will evaluate each dancer and place them where they are best suited. 

These classes DO perform in our end of year Spring Show.

Dress Code: Black leotard, pink tights, pink ballet slippers. Hair in a neat bun.

Pointe is for the more experienced ballet dancer. These dancers must be at least 11 to 12 years of age and have studied 3 to 4 years of intense ballet. Beginners will be placed into Pre Pointe to focus solely on strength and technique while wearing soft soled ballet slippers. Dancers will only go en Pointe when the instructor sees they are ready. 

These classes DO perform in our end of year Spring Show.

Dress Code:  Levels 1-4: Leotard, tights, tan/black tap shoes (teacher preference), hair in neat bun. 

Levels Intermediate/Advanced: Solid leotard, any color tights, dance shorts or pants, hair pulled back. Lace up or slip-on tap shoes. NO BUCKLES! 

Tap dance is all about the rhythm. Dancers will use their feet like drumsticks to create rhythms and music as they dance. Beginners will learn the fundamental steps and basic movements, and intermediate and advanced dancers will transform these basics into complex rhythmic choreography. This program emphasizes accurate rhythms, clear sounds and a thorough knowledge of tap terminology. 

These classes DO perform in our end of year Spring Show.

Dress Code: Level 1-3 Jazz- Leotard, tights, dance shorts or pants, tan split sole jazz shoes. Hair in bun.

Intermediate, Teen and Advanced Jazz: Solid color leotard, any color tights, dance shorts or pants allowed, hair pulled back. Split sole slip on jazz shoe (prefer no laces).  

Jazz is a form of dance that showcases a dancer’s individual style and originality. This type of dancing is energetic and fun, consisting of unique moves, fancy footwork, flexibility, big leaps and quick turns. To excel in jazz, dancers need a strong background in ballet, as it encourages grace and balance. Jazz has become one of the most popular dance styles in recent years, mainly due to its popularity on television, movies and Broadway. Please note: All intermediate and advanced level jazz students must be enrolled in a ballet class to participate in the intermediate and advanced level jazz classes. 

These classes DO perform in our end of year Spring Show.

Dress Code: Leotard, tights, dance shorts or jazz pants/leggings, Lyrical half shoe. Hair in neat bun.

Lyrical Jazz: solid leotard, any color tights, hair pulled back, dance shorts or pants allowed, barefoot or lyrical shoes. Specific shoe style to be determined for end of year show. 

Lyrical is a fusion of ballet and jazz dance techniques. A lyrical dancer’s movements attempt to show the meaning of the music. Lyrical – meaning to have a poetic, expressive quality. Dancer must have at least 2 years of Ballet training to start at a beginning level Lyrical. Please note: All intermediate and advanced level lyrical students must be enrolled in a ballet class to participate in the intermediate and advanced level lyrical classes. 

These classes DO perform in our end of year Spring Show.

Dress Code: Leotard, tights, dance shorts or leggings, barefoot/half shoe/dance socks TBD by teacher. Hair in a neat bun.

This is a class designed for the advanced dancer. This very abstract style of dance requires the technique and discipline of classical ballet and the strength of jazz. Contemporary encourages natural, spontaneous movement and personal interpretation. It focuses on self-expression, awareness of space and body movement. Dancer must have at least 3 years of Ballet training to participate in our Intermediate/advanced Contemporary. All intermediate and advanced level contemporary students must be enrolled in a ballet class to participate in the intermediate and advanced level contemporary classes. 

These classes DO perform in our end of year Spring Show.

Dress Code:  Leotard or form fitting shirt, jazz pants or tights with dance shorts, black split sole hip hop shoes, tennis shoes or jazz shoes. Hair in a neat bun. 

**Please note street shoes should not be worn into the studio. Please have a dedicated shoe for class.**

Hip Hop is a form of dance that was once referred to as street dance and has now become mainstream. Students will learn rhythm and coordination through age-appropriate hip hop choreography. 

These classes DO perform in our end of year Spring Show.

Dress Code:  Leotard or Bike Tard, footless tights with dance shorts, barefoot, hair in a neat secure bun. NO pants or t-shirts.

Acro dance is a style of dance that combines classical dance technique with acrobatic elements. Acrobatic elements include tumbling, contortion, and dance. Acro entails strength training and balance. Please note: All intermediate and advanced level Acro students must be enrolled in a ballet class to participate in the intermediate and advanced level Acro classes. **Certain elements/skills must be achieved to advance to the next level. Acro does not progress solely on age. 

These classes DO perform in our end of year Spring Show.

Dress Code: Any color leotard, leggings or black tights. Barefoot. Hair in neat bun.

This class will incorporate many of the foundations of modern dance technique, including suspension and release, fall and recovery, the use of momentum and connecting breath with movement. Dancers will explore new ways of moving in combinations, floor work and partnering, and also in various methods of improvisation. We offer classes from beginning to advanced level.

These classes do perform in our end of year Spring Show.

Dress Code:  Leotard, tights (black, tan or pink), dance shorts or leggings, hair in bun, tan jazz shoes.   

This fun and engaging class starts off the year working on acting and dancing technique. Students work on auditioning skills as well as prepare for a junior length show that is performed in the Spring. Auditions take place in the fall and the remainder of the season is spent on learning choreography and staging for the spring musical theatre show. This class works in conjunction with Beginning Vocal, where students will learn proper breathing and singing techniques, as well as rehearse the songs from the show. Students must be enrolled in either a jazz class in their perspective level, or Musical Theatre Dance class, as well as Beginning Vocal. For ages 7 and up (students must know how to read). **This class requires an additional Musical Theatre Fee that covers scripts, costumes, music, scenery, props and show rights**. 

Prior to the fall auditions, there will be a mandatory student/parent meeting. Additionally, all students and parents must sign a performance contract that outlines rehearsal/show/recital expectations. 

This class DOES perform in our end of year Spring Show.

Dress Code:  Leotard, jazz pants or tights with dance shorts, split sole jazz shoes, hair neatly pulled back in a bun.

Vocal instruction is a technique class we use to help improve vocal range, endurance, stamina, resonance, proper posture and breathing control (singing from the diaphragm), vocal strength and the use of dynamics, and vocal quality. Learning how to sing properly allows the singer to perform well without fatigue or damage to the voice. 

These classes DO NOT perform in our end of year Spring Show.

Dress Code:  Leotard, tights (black, tan or pink), dance shorts or leggings, hair in bun, tan jazz shoes. 

A stylized technique class for beginning to intermediate dancers that focuses on the dance moves most commonly used in Musical Theatre choreography. This class is for ages 7 and up. 

Spring Show participation TBD at a later date

Dress Code:  Leotard, tights (black, tan or pink), dance shorts or leggings, hair in bun, tap shoes (no heels. Color of shoes to be determined by Teacher)  

A stylized tap technique class primarily for our Thespian competition team members. This class focuses on the breakdown and study of tap moves most commonly used on Broadway or stage!

This class DOES perform in our end of year Spring Show

Dress Code: Leotard, tights (black, tan or pink), dance shorts or leggings, hair in bun, tan jazz shoes and/or black Pedinis. 

The study of the different styles of dance used in Musical Theatre and its history. This class focuses on the characterization and musicality of Musical Theatre choreography and is for our Thespian competition team. For ages 7 and up based on audition results. 

This class DOES NOT perform in our end of year Spring Show