The Academy of Music and Art, Inc.™
Dance Class Descriptions
Pop Star: High School Musical inspired a generation of kids to sing and dance. Pop Star Dance combines dance and voice with the latest age appropriate popular music. You will develop your confidence, musicality, coordination, and self-expression. There are 3 levels: juniors (ages 5 - 6), beginners and intermediate. Junior and Beginner levels are entry level classes. No prior experience in dance or voice is required. Dancers usually enroll in Ballet and Broadway Bound too.
Broadway Bound: This is a great class for singers and dancers who want the entire musical package. A combination of dance, voice, and theatre, you learn choreography, songs, and scenes from Broadway musicals. You are able to improve stage presence and character. No prior experience in dance or voice is required. There are 2 levels: beginner and intermediate.Beginner is an entry level class. No prior experience in dance or voice is required.
Broadway Bound: This is a great class for singers and dancers who want the entire musical package. A combination of dance, voice, and theatre, you learn choreography, songs, and scenes from Broadway musicals. You are able to improve stage presence and character. No prior experience in dance or voice is required. There are 2 levels: beginner and intermediate.Beginner is an entry level class. No prior experience in dance or voice is required.
EARLY CHILDHOOD
18 months - 3 years old
*Move and Groove 1 and 2: An introductory, ½ hour class, it is designed to get little ones up and moving with the help of their parent, guardian, or caregiver. Sing a long songs, creative props, and high energy will have your dancer moving and grooving.
*Move and Groove 1 is for 18 months to 2 years.
*Move and Groove 2 is for 2-3 years.
*Non-recital-based class.
First Steps: Taking their first steps in the classroom without a parent is a big deal. This class eases young dancers into taking a class and enjoying movement-based songs and the joy of dance with the use of props and basis skills. *Non-recital-based class.
3-4 years old
*Snack & Boogie: Geared toward our preschool aged kiddos (3-6 years), this class runs right after morning preschool times. Come enjoy a snack with your favorite teacher and get a fun dance class in before heading home for lunch. Basic dance moves, coordination, and music appreciation will be incorporated into an energizing class. *Non-recital-based class.
Little Ballet/Tumbling: For the little one that wants to explore both ballet and tumbling. This class will introduce your dancer to the basics of ballet and tumbling, learning simple steps like plie, tendu, somersaults and crab walks.
Little Ballet: A fundamental ballet class that is built for the unique developmental needs of this age group. Basic ballet moves, graceful movement, and a foundation of age appropriate lesson plans will be built in while making the class fun and engaging through explorative combinations and simple barre work.
Little Hip Hop: A class built to learn the basics of counting music, rhythm and sequences of steps. Dancers will enjoy exploring their own personal expression to the latest age-appropriate music while having fun with friends!
Little Tap: Sound off! This class is a blast for those looking to make some noise. Dancers will learn patterns, control and coordination through this unique style of dance. Building musicality and skill will never be more fun!
Little Latin: Come explore the wild world of Latin dance geared towards our younger dancers. Have fun, while learning the basics of various styles such as the cha-cha, salsa, and so much more to exciting music!
5-7 years old
*Kids Ballet: Dancers journey into the grace and beauty of ballet with this beginner class suited for our young dancers. Fundamentals of this beautiful style along with fun and creative props helps dancers begin to enjoy learning this long-lasting art form.
*There is one option for recital and one non-recital class option for this style.
Kids Tap: Get those toes tapping and the fun going with this great introductory tap class for our little dancers. Begin learning pattern, rhythm, and basic tap moves to fun upbeat music. Come tap away with us!
Kids Hip Hop: For the movers and shakers, our hip-hop class for this age group is packed with fun! Your dancer will getting an introduction to the wide world of hip hop while having some fun dancing to great music sure to get them up and moving.
Kids Jazz: A classic addition for any dancer’s repertoire. Jazz is essential to helping build a strong, well rounded dancers training. A more stylized version of ballet; jazz is more upbeat with a mix of smooth and sharp movements, for those that need a little more pep!
Specialty Class
Work it Out & Dance Class: Parents, guardians, or caregivers – this class is for you and the little ones. Grab some ‘you’ time while you get in a fun, fast paced, cardio workout while the little one gets to take a dance class to have some great fun as well! Get the best of both worlds while your little one gets some great socialization and developmentally appropriate class time and you get in a work out!
*Open to children 3-6 *Non recital-based class
YOUTH & TEEN
7-11 years old
Youth Ballet: Continue building from earlier classes or start out on your journey to grow in the art of Ballet. Simple barre work, across the floor, and combinations will be taught to help strengthen, stretch, and build a great foundation of skill in Ballet.
Youth Tap: A class designed to ignite the love of rhythm and percussion through unique combination work and age appropriate skills to help strengthen the dancer’s coordination
Youth Hip Hop: Bring on the funk with this class! Learn the basics of pop, lock, and isolation work along with exciting new moves to some of the most popular age-appropriate music out there. The fun is never ending with this one.
Youth Jazz: A classic class for any dancer’s repertoire. Jazz is essential to helping build a strong, well rounded dancers training. A more stylized version of ballet; jazz is more upbeat with a mix of smooth and sharp movements.
Youth Contemporary: Contemporary dance infuses ballet, hip-hop, lyrical, jazz, and modern. This unique style allows freedom of personal expression and creativity. This style is very popular in the cutting edge world of dance and draws dancers in with its unique feel
World Dance: Let your dancer get a chance to learn styles from all over the world. The class will touch on various styles of dance such as Latin, Indian, Asian, and many more beautiful cultural dances. Get a passport around the world with this exciting variety class!
Pop Star Dance: High School Musical inspired a generation of kids to sing and dance. Pop Star Dance combines dance and voice with the latest age appropriate popular music. You will develop your confidence, musicality, coordination, and self-expression. No prior experience in dance or voice is required.
Broadway Bound: This is a great class for singers and dancers who want the entire musical package. A combination of dance, voice, and theatre, you will learn choreography, songs, and scenes from Broadway musicals. You can improve stage presence and character. No prior experience in dance or voice is required.
12 years and up
Teen Ballet: Ballet is the foundation of all forms of dance. You develop grace, flexibility, balance, and strength. Ballet combines the enjoyment of movement, expression and sensitivity with music. It is also a basis for gymnastics and skating.
Teen Contemporary If you like “So You Think You Can Dance” then you will love our Contemporary Dance class! Contemporary dance infuses ballet, hip-hop, lyrical, jazz, and modern. This unique style allows freedom of personal expression and creativity.
Teen Hip-Hop This is one of our most popular classes. Hip Hop is featured in most music videos on television today. You will learn the latest new dance moves. You will focus on building the basics including counting music, memorization of sequences, choreography, and exploring rhythm just to name a few.
Teen Tap Get out your tap shoes! You will use your feet like drums; creating rhythmic patterns and beats. You will focus on learning single tap steps and combinations allowing you to learn musicality, rhythm, control and coordination.
Teen Jazz A class for students who want to get more serious about dancing and developing their performing abilities. This class is technically challenging. You will learn how to present dance skills as a performer. You will work on your technique while learning longer dance combinations and understanding more complex movements. Dance Company members are required to enroll in this class.
Dance Company If you are interested in performing opportunities and experiencing dance competitions you can audition for our Dance Company. The season runs September through June, with auditions taking place in the summer. Dance Company has a high level of commitment. Members are required to take additional technique enhancing classes in addition to rehearsal times.
18 months - 3 years old
*Move and Groove 1 and 2: An introductory, ½ hour class, it is designed to get little ones up and moving with the help of their parent, guardian, or caregiver. Sing a long songs, creative props, and high energy will have your dancer moving and grooving.
*Move and Groove 1 is for 18 months to 2 years.
*Move and Groove 2 is for 2-3 years.
*Non-recital-based class.
First Steps: Taking their first steps in the classroom without a parent is a big deal. This class eases young dancers into taking a class and enjoying movement-based songs and the joy of dance with the use of props and basis skills. *Non-recital-based class.
3-4 years old
*Snack & Boogie: Geared toward our preschool aged kiddos (3-6 years), this class runs right after morning preschool times. Come enjoy a snack with your favorite teacher and get a fun dance class in before heading home for lunch. Basic dance moves, coordination, and music appreciation will be incorporated into an energizing class. *Non-recital-based class.
Little Ballet/Tumbling: For the little one that wants to explore both ballet and tumbling. This class will introduce your dancer to the basics of ballet and tumbling, learning simple steps like plie, tendu, somersaults and crab walks.
Little Ballet: A fundamental ballet class that is built for the unique developmental needs of this age group. Basic ballet moves, graceful movement, and a foundation of age appropriate lesson plans will be built in while making the class fun and engaging through explorative combinations and simple barre work.
Little Hip Hop: A class built to learn the basics of counting music, rhythm and sequences of steps. Dancers will enjoy exploring their own personal expression to the latest age-appropriate music while having fun with friends!
Little Tap: Sound off! This class is a blast for those looking to make some noise. Dancers will learn patterns, control and coordination through this unique style of dance. Building musicality and skill will never be more fun!
Little Latin: Come explore the wild world of Latin dance geared towards our younger dancers. Have fun, while learning the basics of various styles such as the cha-cha, salsa, and so much more to exciting music!
5-7 years old
*Kids Ballet: Dancers journey into the grace and beauty of ballet with this beginner class suited for our young dancers. Fundamentals of this beautiful style along with fun and creative props helps dancers begin to enjoy learning this long-lasting art form.
*There is one option for recital and one non-recital class option for this style.
Kids Tap: Get those toes tapping and the fun going with this great introductory tap class for our little dancers. Begin learning pattern, rhythm, and basic tap moves to fun upbeat music. Come tap away with us!
Kids Hip Hop: For the movers and shakers, our hip-hop class for this age group is packed with fun! Your dancer will getting an introduction to the wide world of hip hop while having some fun dancing to great music sure to get them up and moving.
Kids Jazz: A classic addition for any dancer’s repertoire. Jazz is essential to helping build a strong, well rounded dancers training. A more stylized version of ballet; jazz is more upbeat with a mix of smooth and sharp movements, for those that need a little more pep!
Specialty Class
Work it Out & Dance Class: Parents, guardians, or caregivers – this class is for you and the little ones. Grab some ‘you’ time while you get in a fun, fast paced, cardio workout while the little one gets to take a dance class to have some great fun as well! Get the best of both worlds while your little one gets some great socialization and developmentally appropriate class time and you get in a work out!
*Open to children 3-6 *Non recital-based class
YOUTH & TEEN
7-11 years old
Youth Ballet: Continue building from earlier classes or start out on your journey to grow in the art of Ballet. Simple barre work, across the floor, and combinations will be taught to help strengthen, stretch, and build a great foundation of skill in Ballet.
Youth Tap: A class designed to ignite the love of rhythm and percussion through unique combination work and age appropriate skills to help strengthen the dancer’s coordination
Youth Hip Hop: Bring on the funk with this class! Learn the basics of pop, lock, and isolation work along with exciting new moves to some of the most popular age-appropriate music out there. The fun is never ending with this one.
Youth Jazz: A classic class for any dancer’s repertoire. Jazz is essential to helping build a strong, well rounded dancers training. A more stylized version of ballet; jazz is more upbeat with a mix of smooth and sharp movements.
Youth Contemporary: Contemporary dance infuses ballet, hip-hop, lyrical, jazz, and modern. This unique style allows freedom of personal expression and creativity. This style is very popular in the cutting edge world of dance and draws dancers in with its unique feel
World Dance: Let your dancer get a chance to learn styles from all over the world. The class will touch on various styles of dance such as Latin, Indian, Asian, and many more beautiful cultural dances. Get a passport around the world with this exciting variety class!
Pop Star Dance: High School Musical inspired a generation of kids to sing and dance. Pop Star Dance combines dance and voice with the latest age appropriate popular music. You will develop your confidence, musicality, coordination, and self-expression. No prior experience in dance or voice is required.
Broadway Bound: This is a great class for singers and dancers who want the entire musical package. A combination of dance, voice, and theatre, you will learn choreography, songs, and scenes from Broadway musicals. You can improve stage presence and character. No prior experience in dance or voice is required.
12 years and up
Teen Ballet: Ballet is the foundation of all forms of dance. You develop grace, flexibility, balance, and strength. Ballet combines the enjoyment of movement, expression and sensitivity with music. It is also a basis for gymnastics and skating.
Teen Contemporary If you like “So You Think You Can Dance” then you will love our Contemporary Dance class! Contemporary dance infuses ballet, hip-hop, lyrical, jazz, and modern. This unique style allows freedom of personal expression and creativity.
Teen Hip-Hop This is one of our most popular classes. Hip Hop is featured in most music videos on television today. You will learn the latest new dance moves. You will focus on building the basics including counting music, memorization of sequences, choreography, and exploring rhythm just to name a few.
Teen Tap Get out your tap shoes! You will use your feet like drums; creating rhythmic patterns and beats. You will focus on learning single tap steps and combinations allowing you to learn musicality, rhythm, control and coordination.
Teen Jazz A class for students who want to get more serious about dancing and developing their performing abilities. This class is technically challenging. You will learn how to present dance skills as a performer. You will work on your technique while learning longer dance combinations and understanding more complex movements. Dance Company members are required to enroll in this class.
Dance Company If you are interested in performing opportunities and experiencing dance competitions you can audition for our Dance Company. The season runs September through June, with auditions taking place in the summer. Dance Company has a high level of commitment. Members are required to take additional technique enhancing classes in addition to rehearsal times.