Dance Levels
Level 1: Ages 7-13 Years (0-3 years experience)
Level 2: Ages 7-13 Years (4-6 years experience)
Level 3: Ages 10-13 Years (7+ years experience)
Level 4: Ages 13+ Years (Teacher Approved)
Level 5: Ages 13+ Years (Teacher Approved)
All level 4 and up classes are teacher approved
All class placements are under the discretion of the Director and teachers.
Twinkle Stars
Our Twinkle Stars program for ages 3 - 7 will introduce your dancers to ballet, tap, and jazz
Your dancer will be introduced to ballet, tap, and jazz basics that will provide an excellent dance foundation as they grow. We highly recommend two classes a week for all young dancers!
BENEFITS
Confidence, ability to follow direction, self-esteem, coordination
REQUIRED UNIFORM
Hip hop
Inspired by freedom of expression and social dance, dancers will be able to let loose and gain confidence. This class will cover a broad spectrum of hip hop styles including popping, locking, breaking, freestyle and more. All music is age appropriate for every level.
BENEFITS
Confidence, individuality, expression, rhythm, friendship and social interaction, musicality
REQUIRED UNIFORM
*Hip Hop Apparel from our Discount Dance store must be in the following styles and colors*
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Child or Adult Unisex Sleeveless Muscle Tank Top in Burgundy.
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Child or Adult Unisex Stretch Harem Hip Hop Pants in Black
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The items listed above are to be worn in levels 3, 4, and 5. Dancers may also wear their SSDA leggings or joggers, black booty shorts from Nimbly, or plain black leggings.
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Assigned leotard colors for each level to be worn underneath all hip hop apparel.
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No Outside Logos - SSDA only
Tap
One of the most traditional forms of dance using shoes with a metal heel and toe taps to create different rhythms, sounds & patterns. Tap is great for developing rhythm, musicality and coordination skills and is so much fun.
BENEFITS
Rhythm, coordination, pattern recognition, memorization skills, problem/puzzle solving
REQUIRED UNIFORM
BALLET
A classical form of dance focusing on proper body alignment and fluidity of movement. Barre, center floor, and across the floor progressions are all used to develop proper ballet technique. Ballet is the foundation upon which most dance forms are based.
BENEFITS
Grace, poise, discipline, strength, flexibility
REQUIRED UNIFORM
Lyrical
A classical form of dance focusing on proper body alignment and fluidity of movement. Barre, center floor, and across the floor progressions are all used to develop proper ballet technique. Ballet is the foundation upon which most dance forms are based.
BENEFITS
Grace, poise, discipline, strength, flexibility
REQUIRED UNIFORM
jazz
A classical form of dance focusing on proper body alignment and fluidity of movement. Barre, center floor, and across the floor progressions are all used to develop proper ballet technique. Ballet is the foundation upon which most dance forms are based.
BENEFITS
Grace, poise, discipline, strength, flexibility
REQUIRED UNIFORM
adults
These classes are great for any adult who loves to dance and get those feet moving. Explore Tap, Jazz, Ballet, Contemporary and/or Hip-Hop.
BENEFITS
Confidence, coordination, social interaction, musicality, individuality, rhythm, fitness, weight loss
REQUIRED UNIFORM
Comfortable clothing and appropriate shoes
Acro
Tumbling is a form of gymnastics performed without props or equipment. Also referred to as floor gymnastics, common moves performed in tumbling include flips, somersaults, tucks, handstands, and handsprings.
REQUIRED UNIFORM
Girls must wear a leotard or biketard, no socks. Two piece outfits are not permitted. Boys must wear shorts or sweatpants and a t-shirt, no socks.
Acro 101
Tiny tumblers will have a ball in this class designed just for them. Must be fully potty trained to participate. Tumblers will be walking on balance beam, learning forward rolls and various stations during this fun 30 minute class.
BENEFITS
Independence, listening skills, balance, coordination, socialization, and beginning tumbling skills.
Acro 102
No experience? No worries! This class is designed for the beginner as well as intermediate kindergarten student. This class will consist of beginner tumbling skills to include forward rolls, backward rolls and cartwheels.
BENEFITS
Listening skills, balance, coordination, and socialization.
Level 1/
Intermediate
ACRO
This class is for school aged children ages 7 and up with no experience. This energetic class focuses on preparatory movements which will transition into stronger skills with more practice. This class will work on the tumble track to improve their skills
BENEFITS
Listening skills, balance, coordination, socialization, beginning tumbling skills, strength, agility
Intermediate/ Advanced ACRo
This high energy, fun class is for school aged children ages 7 and up with at least 3 years prior experience and must possess the following skill: Roundoff back handspring without a spot. This an invitation only class.
BENEFITS
Listening skills, balance, coordination, socialization, strength, agility.