CLASS DESCRIPTIONS
Learn more about each dance style DDA has to offer by selecting the genre below that you want to know more about!
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Preschool Acro (ages 3-4) $56
In Acro, dancers will learn the art of acrobatics by focusing on flexibility, strength, balancing, limbering and tumbling. All Acro classes are taught by an Acrobatics Arts Certified Instructor to ensure the safety and correct development of our dancers as they learn the proper progressions and alignments of each skill set.
Pre Acro (ages 5-6) $64
In Acro, dancers will learn the art of acrobatics by focusing on flexibility, strength, balancing, limbering and tumbling. All Acro classes are taught by an Acrobatics Arts Certified Instructor to ensure the safety and correct development of our dancers as they learn the proper progressions and alignments of each skill set.
Acro (age 5-7, 7-8, 9-10, 11-12, 13+) $64
In Acro, dancers will learn the art of acrobatics by focusing on flexibility, strength, balancing, limbering and tumbling. All Acro classes are taught by an Acrobatics Arts Certified Instructor to ensure the safety and correct development of our dancers as they learn the proper progressions and alignments of each skill set.
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Beginner Ballet (age 5-6, 6-8) $42
Beginner ballet classes will focus on creative movement while introducing technique and terminology to help dancers develop a foundation that will support them throughout their continuing years of dance.
Beginner/Intermediate Ballet (age 9-10) $42
In Beginner/Intermediate Ballet, dancers will learn technique through the use of barre, floor exercises, performing across the floor and learning combinations. The focus will be on technique, which includes proper body position, balance and being aware of the whole body at all times while continuing to encourage creative movement.
Intermediate Ballet (age 11-12) $48
Each week dancers will learn technique through the use of barre, floor exercises, performing across the floor and learning combinations. The focus will be on technique, which includes proper body position, balance and being aware of the whole body at all times while continuing to encourage creative movement.
Intermediate/Advanced Ballet (ages 13+) $48
Each week dancers will learn technique through the use of barre, floor exercises, performing across the floor and learning combinations. The focus will be on technique, which includes proper body position, balance and being aware of the whole body at all times while continuing to encourage creative movement.
Open Ballet Tech (ages 9-12) $48
This class focuses on barre work, center practice, and across-the-floor combinations to improve strength, flexibility, balance, and and overall ballet technique.
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Pre Combo/Intro to Dance (ages 2-3) $42
A transition year of dance where our youngest dancers are introduced to a more structured class while an adult is in the room for support if needed. (Adults do not participate and are there for support) Students will enjoy ballet, tap and acrobatics in each class. While utilizing fun upbeat theme music and props, your dancer will be immersed in the experience. Adults will be excused from the classroom in January (but are welcome to stay if they want).
Combo 1 (ages 3-4) $48
A Combo class is an excellent way to introduce your child to a classroom environment, learning how to follow directions, and develop participation skills. Your child will learn pre-ballet, tap and tumbling. Through the use of props and upbeat music, your child will remain actively engaged for the entire class time. Changing their own shoes each week and participating in a class without Mom and Dad will give your child a sense of independence. Combo is a great entry level class for our young dancers. We suggest one season in Combo 1 before moving to Combo 2.
Combo 2 (ages 4-5) $48
A Combo class is an excellent way to introduce your child to a classroom environment, learning how to follow directions, and develop participation skills. Your child will learn pre-ballet, tap and tumbling. Through the use of props and upbeat music, your child will remain actively engaged for the entire class time. Changing their own shoes each week and participating in a class without Mom and Dad will give your child a sense of independence. Combo is a great entry level class for our young dancers. We suggest one season in Combo 1 before moving to Combo 2.
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Contemporary/Lyrical (ages 5-8, 9-12) $42
Contemporary dance and lyrical dance are styles of expressive movement that combines elements of several dance genres including modern, jazz, and classical ballet. Dancers will strive to connect the mind and the body through fluid dance movements.
Contemporary/Lyrical (ages 13+) $48
Contemporary dance and lyrical dance are styles of expressive movement that combines elements of several dance genres including modern, jazz, and classical ballet. Dancers will strive to connect the mind and the body through fluid dance movements.
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Hippity Hop (ages 4-5) $42
Hippity Hop is a high energy class that incorporates creative movement and hip hop styles to current and upbeat age appropriate music.
Hip Hop (ages 5-8) $42
Hip Hop is a high energy 30-minute class where students will learn how to move their bodies, while listening to popular age appropriate music. They will work on rhythm, agility, isolations, and body control through the use of many different Hip Hop styles.
Hip Hop (ages 9-12, 13+) $48
Hip Hop is a high energy 45-minute class where students will learn how to move their bodies, while listening to popular age appropriate music. They will work on rhythm, agility, isolations, and body control through the use of many different Hip Hop styles.
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Beginner Jazz (age 5-6, 6-8) $42
In Beginner jazz, dancers will listen to upbeat music while learning the many different styles of Jazz, which is a great form of exercise and will help with flexibility, strength, agility, rhythm, and so much more.
Beginner/Intermediate Jazz (age 9-10) $44
In Beginner/Intermediate jazz, dancers will listen to upbeat music while learning the many different styles of Jazz, which is a great form of exercise and will help with flexibility, strength, agility, rhythm, and so much more.
Intermediate Jazz (ages 11-12) $48
In Intermediate Jazz, dancers will listen to upbeat music while learning the many different styles and techniques of Jazz, which is a great form of exercise and will help with flexibility, strength, agility, rhythm, and so much more.
Intermediate/Advanced Jazz (ages 13+) $48
In Intermediate/Advanced jazz, dancers will listen to upbeat music while learning the many different styles and techniques of Jazz, which is a great form of exercise and will help with flexibility, strength, agility, rhythm, and so much more.
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Musical Theatre (ages 5-8, 9-12) $42
Musical Theatre is a fun, upbeat class where students will have the opportunity to learn dance combinations and basic acting skills through Broadway style musical numbers. This is the perfect class for students to hone performance skills for the stage.
Musical Theatre (ages 13+) $48
Musical Theatre is a fun, upbeat class where students will have the opportunity to learn dance combinations and basic acting skills through Broadway style musical numbers. This is the perfect class for students to hone performance skills for the stage.
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Beginner Tap (age 5-6, 6-8) $42
Beginner tap is a great class for dancers looking to develop their basic tap skills and technique. This class hones in on rhythm and musicality to upbeat music, while finding the joy of making music with their feet!
Beginner/Intermediate Tap (age 9-10) $42
In Beginner/Intermediate Tap, dancers will continue to develop their tap skills and technique. This class hones in on rhythm and musicality to upbeat music, while expanding upon previously learned steps.
Intermediate Tap (age 11-12) $48
In Intermediate Tap, dancers will continue to develop their tap skills and technique. This class hones in on rhythm and musicality to upbeat music, while expanding upon previously learned steps.
Intermediate/Advanced Tap (age 13+) $48
In Intermediate/Advance Tap, dancers will continue to develop their tap skills and technique. This class hones in on rhythm and musicality to upbeat music, while expanding upon previously learned steps.