Creative Movement – ages 2-3
A playful introduction to dance where toddlers explore music and movement through imagination, props, and games. This class builds coordination, rhythm, and confidence in a fun, nurturing environment. This class meets once per week for 45 minutes each week. This class will perform one dance in our year-end recital.
Combo 1-2 – ages 3-4.5
A fun introduction to dance that blends gentle ballet basics (posture, plié, balance) with playful tap rhythms. With songs, games, and movement, young dancers begin to build coordination, musicality, and confidence in a joyful setting. This class meets once per week for 45 minutes each week. This class will perform one dance in our year-end recital.
Combo 3 & Ballet/Tap 1 – ages 5-6
A beginner combo class where dancers learn both ballet fundamentals (posture, turns, balance) and tap basics (rhythm, footwork, musical timing). This fun, energetic class helps students build coordination, musicality, and confidence—all while enjoying dance in a friendly, supportive setting. This class meets once per week for 45 minutes each week, and will perform one dance in our year-end recital.
Classical Ballet – Ages 6 & up – Levels II-VI
A structured ballet class where students build strength, grace, and technique through barre, center, and across-the-floor work. Students study ballet vocabulary, musicality, and artistry while mastering foundational steps and combinations in a nurturing environment. Level II classes meet once per week for 45 minutes each class. Level III classes meet once or twice per week for 60 minutes each class. Level IV-VI classes meet twice per week for 60+ minutes each class. Each level of Ballet will perform one dance in our year-end recital.
Pre-Pointe/Pointe – Placement Required
For experienced ballet dancers ready to rise to the next level, this class focuses on the art and technique of dancing en pointe. Students will strengthen ankles, feet and core stability while learning proper alignment and control. Safety and injury prevention are emphasized as dancers progress in their pointe work.
Jazz – Ages 6 & up- Levels I-VI
In our Jazz Dance program for Levels I through VI, students build on foundational skills and progress toward advanced technique, artistry, and performance. Each level is designed to challenge dancers in alignment with their growth in strength, flexibility, musicality, and expression. Levels I-IV classes meet once per week for 45 minutes each class. Levels V-VI classes meet once per week for 60 minutes each class. Each level of Jazz will perform one dance in our year-end recital.
Tap – Ages 6 & up – Levels II- Advanced
Get ready to make some noise! Tap class teaches rhythm, timing and musicality through fun, percussive footwork. Dancers will build coordination, precision and confidence as they learn to create rhythms with their feet. From beginner basics to intricate, advanced combos, tap is a fun and energetic way to connect movement with music! All Tap levels meet once per week for 45 minutes each class. Each Tap class will perform one dance in our year-end recital.
Theater Dance – Ages 6 & up – Beginner-Advanced
Dance and act- its time to hit the stage! This class combines jazz technique with character driven movement and storytelling inspired by Broadway! Dancers will explore stage presence, facial expressions and performance skills while learning routines to favorite musical numbers. Perfect for kids who love the spotlight and want to shine like a star!
Acro – Ages 6 & up – Beginner-Intermediate
Flip, stretch and tumble! This class progresses through acrobatic elements like rolls, cartwheel variations, walkovers, handstands, chin stands, aerials and more! Dancers will build strength, flexibility and control while learning skills safely and progressively. This class is perfect for dancers who want to learn new skills and tricks for their dances! Teachers are trained with acrobatic arts program and put the safety of the dancers first. This class meets once per week for 45 minutes each class.
Leaps & Turns – Drill Team & Company Prep – Ages 7 & up
Designed for dancers preparing to audition or currently in our ABAD Company or Drill Team! Perfect for all dancers wanting to grow and strengthen their leaps and turns. This class will focus on mastering clean leaps, strong turns and precise placements. Dancers will build strength, flexibility and control through targeted drills and across the floor combinations. Level up your performance and stand out in auditions! These classes meet once per week for 45 minutes each class.
Lyrical & Contemporary – Ages 8 & up – Beginner-Advanced
Lyrical dance blends ballet and jazz techniques to express emotions through fluid, storytelling movements. Dancers connect deeply with music, using graceful extensions, controlled turns, and expressive gestures to convey the song’s lyrics and mood. This style emphasizes emotional connection, musicality, and technical precision, allowing dancers to tell a story with their bodies.
Contemporary dance combines elements from ballet, modern, jazz, and other styles to create expressive, dynamic movement. Classes focus on fluidity, strength, and emotional storytelling through techniques like floor work, improvisation, and release. Dancers explore personal expression, musicality, and spatial awareness in a supportive, creative environment.
All Lyrical and Contemporary classes meet once per week for 45-60 minutes each class (depending on the level). They will each perform one dance in our year-end recital.
Hip Hop – Ages 6 & up – Beginner-Advanced
Bring the energy! This high-energy class teaches age-appropriate hip hop choreography, grooves and freestyle skills set to fun, clean music. Dancers build confidence, coordination and swag while learning to express themselves through sharp, dynamic movement. Support and positive energy will push dancers to bring power and passion to the dance floor! Each Hip Hop class meets once per week for 45 minutes each class and will perform one dance in our year-end recital.
Modern – Ages 12 & Up
Grounded, expressive and deeply creative. This class explores movement with intention and freedom. We will introduce core techniques inspired by pioneers like Graham and Horton while encouraging dancers to connect emotion with motion. With an emphasis on breath, flow and storytelling, dancers develop strength, fluidity and artistic voice. Our Modern class meets once per week for 45 minutes.
Stretch & Strength – Ages 12 & Up
These classes are designed to help dancers build the strength, flexibility and stamina needed to dance safely and powerfully. Through targeted exercises, core work, dynamic stretching and injury prevention techniques, dancers will improve their balance, control and overall technique. A perfect complement to any dance style, this class supports long term growth and peak performance. This class meets once per week for 45 minutes.