Dance Arts Program

DAA will provide leveled classes starting in September and ending in June for students starting at age two. We hold classes in ballet, tap, jazz, modern, lyrical, hip hop, contemporary, theatre jazz, Acrobatic Arts, combo classes for younger students, adult workshop classes, and petite performance classes. These classes will end in an Annual Recital at the beginning of summer to showcase the student's growth and improvement.

We offer a grouping of classes for the dancer looking to train in the traditional foundation classes - this is called The Performer's Program. For a flat fee, your dancer will take a 45-minute jazz class, a 45-minute tap class, and a 45-minute or hour ballet class (depending on your dancer's level). Additional classes can be added to your dancer's schedule at a reduced price. We also offer an Unlimited Class Program for dancers 10 and older. For $265 per month, your student will have access to all level-appropriate classes.

We are a certified Acrobatic Arts Studio and offer two classes - Acro I & II. We follow and adhere to a detailed and lengthy syllabus to use for classes that certified studios follow nationally and internationally. Please understand this is not a gymnastics class.

Another quick leveling and class placement note ~ we are not like the school system where your student can move up a level EACH year. As a dance studio with only up to 4 or 5 levels per genre of dance, most dancers spend a couple or more years within a level before being moved up.

*Note ~ All pictures below were captured by DAA's Independent Photographer, Raschel Charles Photography*

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Petite Performer Session Programs

Fall Session: September to December
Spring Session: March to June
Students ages 2 to 4 *Must be potty trained*

This 30-minute class is perfect for our youngest dancers. Together, we will learn basic ballet steps, how to follow directions and the importance of teamwork!

Skills we explore are:

How to warm up and stretch.
Skipping, jumping, leaping, turning.
Commonly used ballet terms in French and English, like plié (to bend), tendu (to stretch), passé (to pass through), and chassé (chasing step).
Moving and dancing to music!

Mini Ballet & Tap Combo Class

Students ages 4 to 6 years old

This 45-minute class introduces dancers to the basics of ballet and tap dancing. Both styles of dance are incorporated into this one class. Together, we explore:

Proper alignment for stretches and warm-ups
Ballet terminology and beginner ballet steps, both in French (the language of ballet), and English, with an introduction to basic alignment
Tap terminology and beginner tap steps
Teamwork!

Kids Ballet & Tap Combo Class

Students ages 6 to 8 years old

This 45-minute class builds on the basics of ballet and tap. Dancers will explore and learn more difficult, age-appropriate dance steps, combinations, and progressions. Both styles of dance are incorporated into this one class. Together, we explore:

Proper alignment for stretches and warmups.
Ballet terminology and ballet steps, both in French (the language of ballet), and English, with an introduction to basic alignment.
Tap terminology and beginner tap steps.
Teamwork!

Leveled Classes by Genre

We are increidbly intentional when placing new students into leveled classes. We take into consideration age, technique, and grade. We encourage your student to try a couple of different levels to ensure your dancer will be both comfortable and challenged throughout the year.

Level I - 8 to 10 years old ~ Approximately 2nd to 4th Grades

Level II - 11 to 13 years old ~ Approximately 5th to 7th Grades

Level III/IV - 13 and up ~ Approximately 7th Grade through High School

Ballet ~ Tap ~ Jazz ~ Lyrical ~ Hip Hop ~ Contemporary ~ Musical Theater ~ Acro Arts