Classes
Dance Class
Dance is the movement of the body in a rhythmic way, usually to music and within a given space, for the purpose of expressing an idea or emotion, releasing energy, or simply taking delight in the movement itself.
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 7-13 Years (7+ years experience, minimum age 10)
Level 4: Ages 13+ Years (Teacher Approved)
Level 5: Ages 13+ Years (Teacher Approved)
Level 6: Ages 13+ Years (Teacher Approved)
All level 3 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
Saturday
Ballet & Tap
4:30 - 5:15 pm
Ballet & Tap
9:00-9:45 am
Saturday
Ballet & Tap
5:00 - 5:55 pm
Ballet & Tap
10:00-10:55
Shimmering Stars
Age 6 - 7 Years (Must be potty trained)
Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
Friday
Ballet/Tap/Jazz
5:00 - 6:25 pm
Ballet/Tap/Jazz
4:30 - 6:00 pm
Sparkle Stars
Age 3 - 4 Years (Must be potty trained)
Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday
Ballet & Tap
5:00 - 5:45 pm
Thursday
Friday
Ballet & Tap
4:30 - 5:15 pm
Glitter Stars
Age 5 - 6 Years (Must be potty trained)
Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
Friday
Ballet & Tap
4:30 - 5:25 pm
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, 5, and 6. 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
Hip Hop Classes
Monday
Level 5/6
5:00 - 5:55 pm
Tuesday
Wednesday
Level 1/2
7:00 - 7:55 pm
Level 1/2
6:00-6:55 pm
Level 4
6:00 - 6:55 pm
Level 3
7:00 - 7:55 pm
Thursday
Friday
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
Tap Classes
Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
Friday
Level 1/2
5:00 - 5:55 pm
Level 3
5:00 - 5:55 pm
Level 5/6
6:00 - 6:55 pm
Level 4
7:00 - 7:55 pm
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
Pointe
This is an advanced technique of classical ballet that is done on your toes in special shoes called pointe shoes. This genre is done after many years of training in traditional ballet classes.
BENEFITS
Strength, agility, flexibility, poise, self-confidence
REQUIRED UNIFORM
Ballet Classes
Monday
Tuesday
Level 1/2
6:00 - 6:55 pm
Level 3
5:30 - 6:25 pm
Wednesday
Level 4
6:00 - 7:25 pm
Thursday
Friday
Level 1/2
6:00 - 6:55 pm
Level 5/6
7:30 - 9:00 pm
Pointe Classes
Monday
Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
Friday
Pointe
5:30 - 6:25 pm
Lyrical
An expressive form of dance that incorporates many dance styles. Most times, lyrical tells a story through choreography and dance inspired by the lyrics of the song. Dancers are encouraged to explore their emotions and movement through improvisation. A strong ballet and jazz foundation improves the quality of this movement and style.
BENEFITS
Expressive and emotional outlet, self-confidence, body, and spatial awareness, strength, endurance, individuality
REQUIRED UNIFORM
Lyrical Classes
Monday
Tuesday
Level 5/6
6:30 - 7:25 pm
Wednesday
Thursday
Level 1/2
6:30 - 7;25 pm
Level 3
7:00 - 7:55 pm
Friday
Level 4
7:30 - 8:25 pm
jazz
This upbeat class combines stylized movement with proper technique. Jazz dance is based on ballet foundations and each class consists of a warm-up with isolated movements, across the floor progressions, center combinations, and current choreography all set to age appropriate music.
BENEFITS
Confidence, coordination, strength, flexibility, endurance, stamina, individuality
REQUIRED UNIFORM
Jazz Classes
Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
Level 5/6
5:30 - 6:25 pm
Level 4
6:30 - 7:25 pm
Level 1/2
5:30 - 6:25 pm
Level 1/2
5:00 - 5:55 pm
Level 3
6:00 - 6:55 pm
Friday
Saturday
adults
This class is great for any adult who loves to dance and get those feet moving.This class will explore tap, jazz, ballet, contemporary and hiphop.
Each month will offer different disciplines to explore.
October: Hip Hop
November: Ballet/Contemporary
January: Jazz
February: Hip Hop
March: Ballet/Contemporary
April: Jazz
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 Classes Offered
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 101 Classes
Age 3-4 Years (No experience required)
Monday
Tuesday
5:15 - 5:45 pm
Wednesday
1:00 - 1:30 pm
Thursday
5:30 - 6:00 pm
Friday
4:30 - 5:00 pm
4:30 - 5:00 pm
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.
Acro 102 Classes
Age 5-6 Years (No experience required)
Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday
4:30 - 5:10 pm
5:05 - 5:45 pm
4:50 - 5:30 pm
Thursday
6:10 - 6:50 pm
Friday
5:05 - 5:45 pm
6:30 - 7:10 pm
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
Level 1 Classes
Age 7+ Years (No experience required)
Monday
Tuesday
7:15 - 8:10 pm
6:00 - 6:55 pm
Wednesday
6:00 - 6:55 pm
Thursday
Friday
Boys/Level 1 Intermediate 4:45 - 5:25 pm
5:50-6:45 pm
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.
Advanced Classes
Age 7+ Years (Invitation Only)
Monday
Advanced Acro
7:00 - 5:55 pm invitation only
Tuesday
5:30 - 6:25 pm invitation only
Wednesday
Thursday
Friday
7:30 - 8:25 pm invitation only