Step One!

Step One! is offered to children ages 2.5-4. This class will introduce movement to music to your child and is the precursor of ballet and tumbling. In this fun and energetic class, your child will develop a love of dance and movement along with balance, stretching and music appreciation.

Combination Classes

Combination Classes are offered to children ages 5-6. These hour classes will build upon the introduction to basics learned in Step One!, diving deeper into ballet, acrobatics and tap and jazz philosophies. Your child’s love of dance and music is further enriched in this class. The FUNdamentals of each dance genre will be learned in a combo class.

Ballet

Ballet classes are offered at every level. Ballet is the backbone to all dance disciplines. This one hour class offers our students an opportunity to learn about core and total body control while working to master classical terminology and placements of the body. Our experienced instructors focus on creating a comfortable environment for all types of dancers while maintaining a traditional study of ballet. Barre and center work build a graceful and poised dancer. It is our goal that every dancer builds confidence and wellness of both mind and body.

Jazz

Jazz classes are offered at all levels. We emphasize technique, isolations, plies, control, and balance in choreographed combinations. As dancers advance, more challenging turns, leaps, hops, and jumps will be integrated into the floor combinations. This class instills a sense of confidence, maturity, and versatility in our dancers. By taking this class, each student will have learned the basic fundamentals of dance.

Tap

Tap classes are offered at all levels. Tap offers a percussive way to incorporate rhythm with movement. Through tap dance, students can express their unique style and individuality while mastering mind and body coordination and rhythm.

Hip Hop

Hip hop is the latest dance craze that has swept the nation! Hip hop originates from African Dance and has evolved into more commonly known styles and disciplines such as break dance, pop and lock, street, funk, club and house dancing. At the heart of modern culture, it is our goal to familiarize our students with this form of dance. With a focus on energy and strength our students will emerge as stars on the dance floor! A real confidence builder.

Lyrical

A combination of jazz and ballet, lyrical dance integrates expression and emotion into the technique while focusing on fluidity of movement.

Modern

Modern dance draws on complex emotions and theme. Contemporary Dance balances lyricism, fluidity and athleticism.

Musical Theatre

This class will focus on all three theatrical disciplines including singing, dancing, and acting. Topics covered will include but are not limited to projection, character analysis, comedic timing, improvisation, pitch matching, harmony, control, and blend. Focus shows include Hairspray, Wicked, 13, Annie, The Sound of Music, Footloose, and Mamma Mia, (more requests welcome!) Students will be given the opportunity to hone skills at both the ensemble level and with solo work, if they choose. The class will culminate in a performance at the June recital.

Acrobatics

Acrobatics encourages flexibility, balance, strength, muscle control, discipline and concentration as well as spatial awareness. The high degree of discipline and concentration required for acrobatics carries over to many aspects of a student’s life, including academics and other athletic performance.

Break Dancing

One of the most popular branches of hip hop is break dancing. Beginning with the six-step, our instructors gradually advance to improvisational acrobatics, windmills and eventually head-spins. Students acquire muscular development as well as flexibility and endurance. This class gives our students the ability to enhance their confidence and unique skill in a group setting. Private and semi- private packages available as well.

Adult Cardio Hip Hop

This class offers a way to get exercise and learn one of today’s most popular forms of social dancing. Familiarize yourself with current music and dance moves. Our instructors make all adults feel welcome and comfortable. Each instructor helps our adults to feel more confident on the dance floor while experiencing a fantastic workout. No experience is necessary; all levels are welcome.

TDA Companies

Companies are for the committed dancer . TDA companies participate in 3 competitions a year along with other dance performances and community service opportunities. This is an audition based program and is based on level of skill rather than age. Each company has technical requirements as well as class instructional requirements. Each genre of dance is specialized per teacher and will teach your child to be a well rounded dancer and confident performer.

Company 4

1hr ballet
1.15hr jazz/tap
1hr hip-hop
= 3.15hr dance

Company 3

1hr tap
1hr jazz
1hr ballet
1hr hip-hop
=4hr dance

Company 2

1hr lyrical
1hr ballet
1hr jazz
1hr hip-hop – Intermediate/junior hip-hop
1hr tap
=5hr dance

Company 1

1hr lyrical
1hr ballet
1hr jazz
1hr tap
1hr hip-hop- Junior hip-hop/Senior Hip-Hop
=5hr dance

Hip-Hop Teams

- These teams are meant for kids that want to excel in our hip-hop program.

Intermediate Hip Hop Team

1 hr hip hop
1 other TDA technique class (anything other than hip hop)

Junior Hip Hop Team

1 hr hip hop
1 other TDA techniques class (anything other than hip hop)

Senior Hip Hop Team