TDA’s all new Academy offers classes for recreational dancers – whether you’re just beginning or are looking to improve your dance technique without the commitment of competition – there are classes available for you! Ballet, Tap, Jazz, Musical Theatre, Tumbling, & Hip-Hop are a few of the styles offered!
– 18 months -2 years
– 18 months-2 years
These classes introduce young children to movement through music. They will learn the basics of dance technique while improving large motor skills & coordination through creative exercises & movement games. Teachers will also be promoting classroom etiquette such as following directions, listening skills, & respect for their peers.Dress Code: Children are encouraged to wear clothing that is easy to move in. Leotard & tights are optional. Hair must be secured off of face & neck.
– 3-4 yr olds
– 4-5 yr olds
– 5-6 yr olds
– 6-8 yr olds
These classes expose students to the joy of dance through movement games, creative exercises, exploration of dance styles and an introduction to movement vocabulary. Children learn in a positive atmosphere while learning a curriculum that introduces the basic concepts of Ballet & Tap, promotes musicality and rhythm, and instructs foundational and fundamental dance techniques.
Dress Code: Children are expected to wear a leotard & tights. Dance skirts & appropriate cover-ups are permitted. Hair must be secured off of face & neck.
– 8+ yrs
These classes are for dancers looking to either embark on or continue their dance education. Each of these combination classes includes Jazz & Tap technique. Academy Ballet is strongly encouraged as a corresponding course for all All-Star classes. (See descriptions below.)
Dress Code: Dance appropriate clothing is required such as: tank tops, booty shorts, leggings, form-fitting t-shirts, or leotards. Pajama pants and/or sweatpants are unacceptable. Hair must be secured off of face & neck.
Tap develops rhythm and sound coordination skills in an upbeat class. The goal is to develop tap dancers that are equally strong musicians, dancers, and performers
Dress Code: Dance appropriate clothing is required such as: tank tops, booty shorts, leggings, form-fitting t-shirts, or leotards. Pajama pants and/or sweatpants are unacceptable. Hair must be secured off of face & neck.
Jazz is a high energy class focused on developing strength and flexibility, correct alignment, & coordination all while improving technique to help students enhance their leaps, jumps & turns. The goal is to develop dancers who are expressive, dynamic, musical and passionate.
Dress Code: Dance appropriate clothing is required such as: tank tops, booty shorts, leggings, form-fitting t-shirts, or leotards. Pajama pants and/or sweatpants are unacceptable. Hair must be secured off of face & neck.
Ballet is the foundation for all dance styles. Ballet technique will focus on building strength, poise, proper body alignment, turnout and extension in an expressive atmosphere.
Dress Code: Leotards & pink tights are required for all ballet classes. No exceptions. Ballet skirts & appropriate cover-ups are permitted. Hair must be secured off of face & neck.
Pointe is the extension of ballet class. Dancers must be 11 years of age, have sufficient core & ankle strength, and need permission from the instructor to be eligible for Pointe.
Dress Code: Leotards & pink tights are required for all ballet classes. No exceptions. Ballet skirts & appropriate cover-ups are permitted. Hair must be secured off of face & neck.
This class combines dance, drama & singing in a fun-filled environment. The goal is to develop a child’s stage presence & understanding of portraying a character.
Dress Code: Dance appropriate clothing is required such as: tank tops, booty shorts, leggings, form-fitting t-shirts, or leotards. Pajama pants and/or sweatpants are unacceptable. Hair must be secured off of face & neck.
This high energy class is a funky, stylized approach to jazz that encompasses hip-hop movements from styles such as popping, locking, & breaking. It is designed to teach rhythm, coordination, musicality & hip-hop choreography.
These classes are designed for boys only. They too teach rhythm, coordination & musicality with an emphasis on strength & flexibility needed for popping & b-boy/breaking tricks.
Dress Code: No jeans or restrictive clothing.