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Welcome to American Dance Academy!
Welcome dancers! We are so excited for you to join our dance family at American Allstars. Our mission is to help dancers develop a love of dance and creative movement. We will train students on the fundamentals of each dance style and encourage them to express themselves through dance. This is a fun and creative environment where the students can grow and learn in a safe and welcoming studio! Below is our 2024-2025 Schedule.
Pre-Dance
Ages 3-4
Designed for 3 & 4 year old’s, the Pre-Dance curriculum includes warm up, stretching, flexibility, and the introduction to basic dance steps, music, rhythm, and creative movement to enhance coordination and inspire imagination.
Schedule
Mon. 5:00-5:30pm
Tues. 4:45-5:15pm
Wed. 5:00-5:30pm
Attire
Leotard-solid black no shorts or skirts attached.
Tights-Capezio #1825C ballet pink footed.
Shoes-Capezio #212C in Pink “Lily”.
Hair in ponytail or bun/off-neck
KinderDance
Ages 4-5
In continuation of the Pre-Dance curriculum, KinderDance students learn skills and technique of the three basic forms of dance – ballet, tap, and jazz before moving into individual classes. Kinder-Dancers begin to learn the technical skills involved in dancing as well as enhance their musicality. Students begin to learn about cooperation, teamwork, and develop memorization skills.
Schedule
Mon. 5:30-6:15pm (Ballet & Jazz)
Tues. 5:15-6:00pm (Ballet & Jazz)
Thurs. 4:45-5:30pm (Jazz & Tap)
Attire
Leotard- solid black any style- no skirts or shorts attached.
Tights-Capezio #1825C ballet pink footed.
Shoes-Capezio Ballet #212C “Pink Lily” AND Capezio #356C Caramel “Shuffle Tap”.
Hair in ponytail or bun off the neck.
Ballet
Ages 5-12
In this class, our teachers will focus on a combination of both Russian and Cecchitti ballet systems while teaching basic ballet terminology and the flow of a ballet class (barre, center, across the floor). We will work on proper stretching form, alignment and strengthening exercises to support coordination and balance required in the classical ballet style.
Schedule
Mon: 6:15-6:45pm (ages 6-9)
Thurs: 7:00-7:45pm (ages 7-10)
Attire
Leotard solid black any style no skirts attached.
Tights Capezio #1825C ballet pink footed.
Shoes Capezio 212C Pink Lily.
Hair in ponytail or bun off the neck.
Acro Dance
Ages 6-10
In this class, our jazz dancers will learn dance basics along with a combination of tumbling and dance.
Mon 5:00-5:45
Thurs 7:00-7:45
Attire
Leotard solid black any style no skirts or shorts attached.
Tights Capezio #1825C Ballet pink or caramel.
Shoes Capezio Ballet #212C “Lily”.
Hair in bun or ponytail off the neck.
Hip Hop
Ages 5-8
Join us in these classes to combine basic dance alignment, rhythm, and coordination with today’s newest dance moves! Our hip hop stars will combine their own personalities with body isolations and jazz technique to develop their own style.
Schedule
Mon. 5:00-5:45pm (ages 7-10)
Mon. 5:45-6:15pm (ages 6-9)
Wed. 5:30-6:15pm (ages 7-10)
Wed. 6:15-7:00pm (ages 10-14)
Attire
Leotard solid black no skirts or shorts attached- may wear solid black dance shorts and loose fitting plain t-shirt over leotard.
Tights Capezio #1825 caramel footed.
Shoes Keds, Nike style lace-up sneakers with white or gray sole. No slip-ons or velcro.