Philosophy

We believe in dance education that inspires our students to be the very best they can be. Through proper dance training, your child will experience a physical activity that will inspire dedication, teamwork, and discipline that will last a lifetime.

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Classes

American Dance Co. offers classes for all ages and abilities. Our school believes in providing a positive experience for our students. Our teachers are caring individuals that want to see their students succeed. We understand that families are busier than ever these days, so we schedule our classes accordingly, so a family can schedule classes back to back on the same night.

Children’s Programs

Combo I

Our 3 and 4 year old ballet, tap, and jazz program consists of a 45-minute creative dance class where students will develop coordination, musical awareness, and listening skills while helping students implement their natural creativity in a fun and free environment. Song, dance, and basic tumbling are used to help engage the students’ attention and imagination

Combo II

This 1-hour class includes ballet, tap, jazz and basic tumbling techniques. Ballet Curriculum will consist of body positions, flexibility, and creative movement. Tap and jazz curriculum enhances coordination, balancing, use of both sides of their body alternating right and left. Basic tumbling will also be taught to benefit their flexibility and strength. This is a fun class and will be a great way to introduce the love of dance to your young student

Combo III

The basic foundation of ballet, tap, and jazz will be taught to ages 7-8 in a fun and free environment. This 1-hour and 30 minute long class will build in the basics, including right and left discrimination, counting music, and exploring rhythm through the use of the body. Teachers encourage each child’s recognition and memorization of basic dance steps in all three disciplines. The individual instructions our dancers receive will give them the correct foundation and the “fun”damentals for their physical and mental development.

Classic Programs

Ballet

Enjoyment of movement, expression, and sensitivity to music are combined with discipline in the study of ballet. It is an established technique with a scientific, anatomical approach to movement, teaching about the alignment and growth of the body. Ballet is the basis for all dance disciplines. Ballet class is available to student’s age 8 through adult.

Level I is for beginner students ages 8 and up

Level II is for students who have completed Ballet I and recommended by the instructor to move on to the second level of Ballet

Level III is an intermediate Ballet level. Students will begin being prepared for pre-pointe. Teacher recommendation required

Level IV is an intermediate advanced class. Students should have several years’ previous experience. Pointe level I may be recommended by the instructor as a supplement to this class.

Level V is an advanced class and students should have several years previous experience. Students must also be in Pointe class. Teacher recommendation required.

Tap

Tap classes allow students to create rhythms through foot articulation in an enjoyable atmosphere. At the developmental level, tap reinforces rhythm concepts. As students advance in ability, they learn increasingly intricate combinations and technique. All students that are age 8 and up are welcome to take this class.

Jazz

Jazz classes have an upbeat and fun filled atmosphere focused on improving technique, strength, and flexibility which will enhance students’ jumps, turns, and stage performance. Starting at age 8 students are encouraged to take this exciting class.

Pointe

Pointe class emphasizes strength while maintaining fluidity of movement. Students interested in studying Pointe need permission from the instructor and must be enrolled in level Ballet 4 or above.

Additional Programs

Hip Hop

Hip Hop class is a very stylized form of street dance using isolations, popping, and free styled movement. These upbeat high tempo classes aim to develop not only technique, but self confidence and stage performance as well. This class is offered to students beginning at age 5.

Tumbling

Our tumbling program is designed to develop balance, strength, coordination, and flexibility. Students will learn a progression of skills in a safe, and enjoyable atmosphere.

Musical Theatre

All forms of dance are incorporated in musical theatre. Music from Broadway shows and movies are used in class. Combining song and dance, students age 9 and above portray characters from musicals and plays. This class is sure to develop a student’s personality and confidence as well as brighten their stage presence.

Contemporary/Modern

Modern dance, also known as Contemporary, invigorates the body and liberates the mind by challenging the conventional forms of dance training. Class will emphasis on core building, dynamic movement, and improve. This class is appropriate for dancers wanting to explore creativity and movement and should be taken as a supplement with other dance disciplines such as Ballet and/or Jazz. Class is not recommended for beginners.

Pilates

Clogging is an American folk dance that is similar to tap dancing. Special shoes are used to emphasize the tapping sounds. Clogging is a great form of exercise as well. This class helps coordination and gracefulness, develops flexibility, and increases endurance and strength. This class is offered to any student who has completed Dance “Fun”damentals or Tap 1. Clogging is our most popular adult class as it has proven to be a great stress reliever and weight loss workout.