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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Acro (age 5-6) $56
Acro is a class designed by an Acrobatic Arts Certified teacher to teach the fundamentals of safe acrobatic work, build confidence, and introduce our younger dancers to the world of AcroDance. Dancers will work on skills with the teacher, independently at stations, and together as a class. Each class will focus on flexibility, balancing, limbering, strength, and tumbling.
Acro (age 6-9) $56
Acro is a class designed by an Acrobatic Arts Certified teacher to teach the basics of safe acrobatic work and build on their skillsets. Dancers will work on skills with the teacher, independently at stations, and together as a class. Each class will focus on flexibility, balancing, limbering, strength, and tumbling. Dancers will focus on the proper progressions and alignments of each skill set, matching the appropriateness of their skill level.
Acro (age 10-12) $64
Acro is a class designed by an Acrobatic Arts Certified teacher that expands on basic AcroDance knowledge to help dancers achieve higher-level skills. The class will focus on strength, flexibility, balancing, limbering, and tumbling. Dancers will work on progressions to ensure the proper fundamentals are being executed throughout their skills.
Acro (age 13+) $64
Acro is a class designed by an Acrobatic Arts Certified teacher that expands on AcroDance knowledge to help dancers achieve advanced-level skills. The class will focus on strength, flexibility, balancing, limbering, and tumbling. Dancers will work on progressions to ensure the proper fundamentals are being executed throughout their skills.
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Ballet & Lyrical Combo (age 6-9) $58
Let your child experience the joy of ballet and lyrical in this two-in-one class! Dancers will build a foundation in classical ballet technique and terminology while also exploring the expressive, flowing style of lyrical dance. Each week, students will spend time working in both genres of dance, being introduced to new technique and learning new combinations to develop artistry, musicality, and storytelling through movement.
Ballet & Lyrical Combo (age 10-12) $58
Do you love ballet and expressive movement?! This summer combo is perfect for you! Each week, dancers will build strong ballet fundamentals while also exploring the fluid, storytelling style of lyrical dance. Each week, dancers will focus on mastering proper alignment, strength, musicality, and expression while learning new steps, turns, leaps, and combinations!
Ballet & Contemporary Combo (age 13+) $58
Do you love ballet and expressive movement? This summer class is perfect for dancers looking to grow their technique and artistry. Each week, dancers will build strong ballet fundamentals through a focus on proper alignment, strength, and musicality while learning new steps, turns, and leaps. Dancers will also explore contemporary movement, a style that blends elements of modern, jazz, and ballet, encouraging fluidity and emotional expression. Through new combinations each week, dancers will develop artistry, musicality, and storytelling while learning to connect the mind and body through movement.
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Hip Hop (age 6-9) $44
Hip Hop is a high-energy 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 (age 10-12) $44
Hip Hop is a high-energy class where students will learn how to express themselves with attitude and rhythm. Whether you're a beginner or already have some experience, you'll work on sharp footwork, powerful isolations, and dynamic choreography set to today's hottest beats through the use of many different Hip Hop styles.
Hip Hop (age 10-12) $44
Hip Hop is a high-energy class where students will learn how to express themselves with attitude and rhythm. Whether you're a beginner or already have some experience, you'll work on sharp footwork, powerful isolations, and dynamic choreography set to today's hottest beats through the use of many different Hip Hop styles.
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Intro to Dance (age 2-3) $44
Our Intro to Dance class is perfect for the newest dancers who are ready to explore dance in the classroom without parental help (but parents are welcome to sit in for support). We will be working on some gross motor skills, jazz/hip hop, ballet, and some tumbling. With the use of upbeat music, props, and more your dancer will be immersed in the experience!
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Jazz (age 6-9) $44
Jazz dancing is fun for all ages! Dancers will listen to upbeat music while learning the many different styles of Jazz. Jazz dance is a great form of exercise and will help with flexibility, strength, agility, rhythm, and so much more!
Jazz (age 10+) $44
Jazz dancing is fun for all ages! This class is perfect for dancers of all levels who want to enhance their flexibility, strength, and technique while learning dynamic jazz routines. Dancers will listen to upbeat music while learning the many different styles of Jazz while focusing on kicks, turns, leaps, isolations, and so much more!
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Mommy and Me (age 18m-2yr) $44
Mommy and Me was specifically designed for our youngest dancers! They will work on skills in a fluid and fun classroom environment with props, upbeat music, and a parent alongside. Gross motor skills will be focused on as our tiny dancers get their feet under them in their first-ever dance class!
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Musical Theatre (age 6-9) $44
Love singing, dancing, and everything theatrical?! Come take our Musical Theatre class! 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 (age 10+) $44
Do you have big dreams of seeing your name in lights on Broadway?! Come take our Musical Theatre class! 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. Each week, dancers will learn new combinations to explore different characters and practice movement-driven acting. This is the perfect class for students to hone their performance skills for the stage!
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Prep Acro (age 5-7) $56 Prep Acro is a class designed by an Acrobatic Arts Certified teacher to teach the fundamentals of safe acrobatic work, build confidence, and introduce our younger dancers to the world of AcroDance. Dancers will work on skills with the teacher, independently at stations, and together as a class. Each class will focus on flexibility, balancing, limbering, strength, and tumbling.
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Preschool Acro (age 3-4) $56
Preschool Acro is a class designed by an Acrobatic Arts Certified teacher to teach the fundamentals of safe acrobatic work, build confidence, and introduce our tiniest dancers to the world of AcroDance. It will include gross motor skills focusing on flexibility, balancing, limbering, strength, and tumbling. Preschool Acro will also be an introduction to the dance classroom and interaction with peers.
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Preschool Popstar (age 3-5) $44
A FAVORITE each summer! Get ready to sparkle and shine with our fun Preschool Popstar dance class! Each class will incorporate fun dances to age-appropriate, pop-style music. The perfect summer class for your up-and-coming super star! On the final day of class we will invite parents in the last 10 minutes for a performance to show off their awesome new moves! Recommended for ages 3-5.
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Princess Ballet (age 3-5) $44
Come join us for the royal treatment! Each class, your Prince or Princess will get to dance to some of their favorite music from Cinderella, Little Mermaid, Moana, Frozen, and so much MORE! On the final day of class, dancers get to dress up as their favorite prince or princess, and parents will be invited in for the last 10 minutes for a performance to show off all that they have learned! Recommended for ages 3-5.
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Tap (age 6-9) $44
Tap dancing is an exciting class! Students enrolled in tap classes will build fine motor coordination, as well as rhythm and whole body movement all while finding the joy of making music with their feet!
Tap (age 10+) $44
Tap dancing is an exciting class! Whether you're a beginner or have some experience, this class focuses on refining your skills through a focus on technique and learning combinations. Students enrolled in tap classes will build fine motor coordination, as well as rhythm and whole body movement all while finding the joy of making music with their feet!
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Choreography Clinic (age 6-11)
$16.25 per class or $58.50 for the Choreography Clinic Package (10% off)
Ready to level up your choreography game? Jump into our Choreography Clinics, where each week brings a brand new dance combo, style, and challenge! It’s high energy, all fun, and totally à la carte — come to one session, a couple, or all four. You get to choose! Each class is packed with great music, exciting choreography, and helpful tips to boost your pick-up skills, confidence, and performance power. Perfect for dancers who want to stay sharp, try new styles, and just DANCE. All choreography clinics are 60 minutes long. There must be a minimum of 3 attendees enrolled for clinics to run.
Jazz Choreography Clinic - July 9thContemporary Choreography Clinic I - July 16th
Musical Theatre Choreography Clinic - July 23rd
Contemporary Clinic II - July 30th
Choreography Clinic (age 12+)
$16.25 per class or $58.50 for the Choreography Clinic Package (10% off)
Ready to level up your choreography game? Jump into our Choreography Clinics, where each week brings a brand new dance combo, style, and challenge! It’s high energy, all fun, and totally à la carte — come to one session, a couple, or all four. You get to choose! Each class is packed with great music, exciting choreography, and helpful tips to boost your pick-up skills, confidence, and performance power. Perfect for dancers who want to stay sharp, try new styles, and just DANCE. All choreography clinics are 60 minutes long.There must be a minimum of 3 attendees enrolled for clinics to run.
Jazz Choreography Clinic - July 7th
Contemporary Choreography Clinic I - July 14th
Musical Theatre Choreography Clinic - July 21st
Contemporary Choreography Clinic II - July 28th
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Acro Clinic (age 8-12)
$25 per class or $90 for the Acro Clinic Package (10% off)
Target your acro skills and maintain your flexibility and strength throughout the summer with strategically designed classes to focus on specific skill sets. These a la carte styled clinics hit 4 of the major skill sets of acro: limbering, balancing, aerials, and handsprings. Each week will consist of a syllabus created by an Acrobatic Arts certified teacher to engage your dancer in progressions in acrobatics. Dancers will work through stations, independent work, one-on-one work with the instructor and partnering. The prerequisite list does not have to be mastered, but dancers should have a general grasp on the skill. The class will be modified in real time to ensure all dancers are growing foundationally as well as safely. All acro clinics are 90 minutes long.There must be a minimum of 3 attendees enrolled for clinics to run.
Balancing Clinic - July 8thPrerequisites:
Balance in passe and hold for 8 counts on the right and left sides
90 degree scorpion hold on the right and left sides
Leg stretch
Limbering Clinic - July 15thPrerequisites:
Bridge
Bridge with passe
Cobra
Aerials Clinic - July 22ndPrerequisites:
Cartwheels on the right and left sides
Handspring Clinic - July 29thPrerequisites:
Hollow body Position
Standing Bridge and Recover
Handstand
Acro Clinic (age 12+)
$25 per class or $90 for the Acro Clinic Package (10% off)
Target your acro skills and maintain your flexibility and strength throughout the summer with strategically designed classes to focus on specific skill sets. These a la carte styled clinics hit 4 of the major skill sets of acro: limbering, balancing, aerials, and handsprings. Each week will consist of a syllabus created by an Acrobatic Arts certified teacher to engage your dancer in progressions in acrobatics. Dancers will work through stations, independent work, one-on-one work with the instructor and partnering. The prerequisite list does not have to be mastered, but dancers should have a general grasp on the skill. The class will be modified in real time to ensure all dancers are growing foundationally as well as safely. All acro clinics are 90 minutes long. There must be a minimum of 3 attendees enrolled for clinics to run.
Balancing Clinic - July 8thPrerequisites:
Balance in passe on releve on the right and left sides
90 degree scorpion hold on the right and left sides
Leg stretch on the right and left sides
Handstand
Limbering Clinic - July 15thPrerequisites:
Bridge
Bridge with passe
Cobra
Standing bridge or wall bridge
Aerials Clinic - July 22ndPrerequisites:
Cartwheels on the right and left sides
Handspring Clinic - July 29thPrerequisites:
Hollow body Position
Standing Bridge and recover
Handstand with snap down