Fall 2025 Season
My Grown Up and Me
A music and movement class for children (18 months-3 years) and their parents/guardians. Students will be introduced to basic dance steps, rhythm and following directions. This class helps students develop gross motor skills, coordination, confidence and self-esteem.
A music and movement class for children (18 months-3 years) and their parents/guardians. Students will be introduced to basic dance steps, rhythm and following directions. This class helps students develop gross motor skills, coordination, confidence and self-esteem.
Monday
4:00 PM to 4:45 PM
4:00 PM to 4:45 PM
Studio A
J-DAPA Studio
J-DAPA Studio
Beg/Int. Hip Hop (Age 11+)
A beginner- intermediate class for students age 11+ and/or 3+ years hip hop experience.
Must have previous dance experience to register for this class. If your child has not taken this class before, please contact info@j-dapa.org to see if this class is the right fit for your child.
A beginner- intermediate class for students age 11+ and/or 3+ years hip hop experience.
Must have previous dance experience to register for this class. If your child has not taken this class before, please contact info@j-dapa.org to see if this class is the right fit for your child.
Monday
5:00 PM to 5:45 PM
5:00 PM to 5:45 PM
Studio B
J-DAPA Studio
J-DAPA Studio
Pre-Peewee Combo
In this class, dancers will be introduced to a variety of dance styles such as jazz, tap, ballet, hip hop and acrobatics. Students will begin to learn basic dance technique while participating in creative movement and using their imagination. This is a great class to help our youngest dancers improve their gross motor skills and self confidence.
In this class, dancers will be introduced to a variety of dance styles such as jazz, tap, ballet, hip hop and acrobatics. Students will begin to learn basic dance technique while participating in creative movement and using their imagination. This is a great class to help our youngest dancers improve their gross motor skills and self confidence.
Monday
5:00 PM to 5:00 PM
5:00 PM to 5:00 PM
Studio A
J-DAPA Studio
J-DAPA Studio
Beginner Ballet (Age 7+)
An introductory ballet class for students 7+ with less than 3 years ballet and/or lyrical experience.
An introductory ballet class for students 7+ with less than 3 years ballet and/or lyrical experience.
Monday
5:45 PM to 6:30 PM
5:45 PM to 6:30 PM
Studio A
J-DAPA Studio
J-DAPA Studio
Int/Adv. Hip Hop (Age 11+)
An intermediate/advanced hip hop class for dancers with 5+ years hip hop and/or jazz experience.
If your child has not taken this class before, please contact info@j-dapa.org to see if this class is the right fit for your child.
An intermediate/advanced hip hop class for dancers with 5+ years hip hop and/or jazz experience.
If your child has not taken this class before, please contact info@j-dapa.org to see if this class is the right fit for your child.
Monday
5:45 PM to 6:30 PM
5:45 PM to 6:30 PM
Studio B
J-DAPA Studio
J-DAPA Studio
Beginner Hip Hop (Age 7+)
A beginner level hip hop class for dancers ages 7+ and/or less than 3 years of hip hop experience.
Hip hop dance is a fast-paced and energetic dance style set to hip hop music. Classes include a warm up, across the floor, center combinations, freestyle
A beginner level hip hop class for dancers ages 7+ and/or less than 3 years of hip hop experience.
Hip hop dance is a fast-paced and energetic dance style set to hip hop music. Classes include a warm up, across the floor, center combinations, freestyle
Monday
6:30 PM to 7:15 PM
6:30 PM to 7:15 PM
Studio B
J-DAPA Studio
J-DAPA Studio
Int. Ballet (Age 11+)
An intermediate ballet class for students age 11+ with at least 3 years of ballet and/or lyrical experience. Students age 11+ with 0-3 years of ballet or lyrical experience should register for the beginner 7+ class.
An intermediate ballet class for students age 11+ with at least 3 years of ballet and/or lyrical experience. Students age 11+ with 0-3 years of ballet or lyrical experience should register for the beginner 7+ class.
Monday
6:30 PM to 7:15 PM
6:30 PM to 7:15 PM
Studio A
J-DAPA Studio
J-DAPA Studio
Musical Theater (Age 7+)
*Must be enrolled in at least one jazz and/or lyrical class to take this class.
One of our most popular classes! This jazz-based class incorporates the style of dancing one would see on a Broadway stage. Students work on their storytelling ability by connecting their movements and facial expressions to enhance their performance skills. A typical Musical Theatre class includes a warm up, acting, movement and improv games and dance combinations. This class fills up FAST so don't wait to register!
*Must be enrolled in at least one jazz and/or lyrical class to take this class.
One of our most popular classes! This jazz-based class incorporates the style of dancing one would see on a Broadway stage. Students work on their storytelling ability by connecting their movements and facial expressions to enhance their performance skills. A typical Musical Theatre class includes a warm up, acting, movement and improv games and dance combinations. This class fills up FAST so don't wait to register!
Tuesday
5:00 PM to 5:45 PM
5:00 PM to 5:45 PM
Studio A
J-DAPA Studio
J-DAPA Studio
Peewee Combo (Age 5-6)
Must be 5 by September 1st
In this class, dancers will be introduced to a variety of dance styles including jazz, tap, ballet, hip hop and acrobatics. The purpose of this introductory class is to help students develop motor skills through a variety of movements. This combo class focuses on learning basic dance vocabulary, improving flexibility, balance and learning choreography helping to boost dancers' confidence both on and off the stage.
Must be 5 by September 1st
In this class, dancers will be introduced to a variety of dance styles including jazz, tap, ballet, hip hop and acrobatics. The purpose of this introductory class is to help students develop motor skills through a variety of movements. This combo class focuses on learning basic dance vocabulary, improving flexibility, balance and learning choreography helping to boost dancers' confidence both on and off the stage.
Tuesday
5:00 PM to 5:45 PM
5:00 PM to 5:45 PM
Studio B
J-DAPA Studio
J-DAPA Studio
Beg/Int. Jazz (Age 11+)
A beginner/intermediate jazz class for students 11+ and/or 3+ years of jazz experience.
Jazz combines techniques of ballet, modern and popular dance. Jazz is a fun, upbeat and expressive style of dance. Classes focus on increasing strength, flexibility, rhythm, isolations and personal expression. This class is a great option for students who have some jazz dance experience and are working towards intermediate and advanced level classes. This class is also a great option to take in conjunction with another jazz class to boost technique. Through this class, students will hone in on the technique needed to progress to a higher level class.
A beginner/intermediate jazz class for students 11+ and/or 3+ years of jazz experience.
Jazz combines techniques of ballet, modern and popular dance. Jazz is a fun, upbeat and expressive style of dance. Classes focus on increasing strength, flexibility, rhythm, isolations and personal expression. This class is a great option for students who have some jazz dance experience and are working towards intermediate and advanced level classes. This class is also a great option to take in conjunction with another jazz class to boost technique. Through this class, students will hone in on the technique needed to progress to a higher level class.
Tuesday
5:45 PM to 6:15 PM
5:45 PM to 6:15 PM
Studio B
J-DAPA Studio
J-DAPA Studio
Intermediate Lyrical (Age 11+)
Must have prerequisite knowledge of dance terminology and ability to independently execute skills such as chaine turn, plie, pose, 5 positions of ballet, chasse etc. Students without knowledge or ability to perform these steps will be asked to join the beginner level class.
If you are not sure if your student is eligible for this class, please email info@j-dapa.org
Must have prerequisite knowledge of dance terminology and ability to independently execute skills such as chaine turn, plie, pose, 5 positions of ballet, chasse etc. Students without knowledge or ability to perform these steps will be asked to join the beginner level class.
If you are not sure if your student is eligible for this class, please email info@j-dapa.org
Tuesday
5:45 PM to 6:15 PM
5:45 PM to 6:15 PM
Studio A
J-DAPA Studio
J-DAPA Studio
Beg/Int. Lyrical (Age 11+)
A beginner/intermediate lyrical class for students 11+ and/or 3+ years of lyrical experience.
Lyrical dance is a fusion of ballet and jazz techniques where the choreography utilizes movement that expresses the emotions of the lyrics in the song. This class is a great option for students who have some lyrical dance experience and are working towards intermediate and advanced level classes. This class is also a great option to take in conjunction with another lyrical class to boost technique. Through this class, students will hone in on the technique needed to progress to a higher level class.
A beginner/intermediate lyrical class for students 11+ and/or 3+ years of lyrical experience.
Lyrical dance is a fusion of ballet and jazz techniques where the choreography utilizes movement that expresses the emotions of the lyrics in the song. This class is a great option for students who have some lyrical dance experience and are working towards intermediate and advanced level classes. This class is also a great option to take in conjunction with another lyrical class to boost technique. Through this class, students will hone in on the technique needed to progress to a higher level class.
Tuesday
6:15 PM to 6:45 PM
6:15 PM to 6:45 PM
Studio B
J-DAPA Studio
J-DAPA Studio
Int. Jazz (Age 11+)
A jazz class for students with 3+ years of jazz dance experience. To enroll in this class, students must have prerequisite knowledge of and be able to independently perform the following terms:
5 jazz positions, chasse, chaine, pirouette, ball change, battement, lindy, pas de bouree, grapevine, pivot, jete, jazz box/square.
If you are not sure if your student is eligible for this class, please email info@j-dapa.org
A jazz class for students with 3+ years of jazz dance experience. To enroll in this class, students must have prerequisite knowledge of and be able to independently perform the following terms:
5 jazz positions, chasse, chaine, pirouette, ball change, battement, lindy, pas de bouree, grapevine, pivot, jete, jazz box/square.
If you are not sure if your student is eligible for this class, please email info@j-dapa.org
Tuesday
6:15 PM to 6:45 PM
6:15 PM to 6:45 PM
Studio A
J-DAPA Studio
J-DAPA Studio
Beg/Int. Tap (Age 11+)
A beginner/intermediate tap class for students 11+ and/or 3+ years of tap experience.
In this tap class, students will work on basic tap technique, rhythm and musicality. Dancers will work on mastering tap steps such as shuffle, flap, Irish, buffalo, maxi ford, cramp roll, paradiddle, drawback, waltz clog, and Shirley Temple. This class is a great option for students who have some tap dance experience and are working towards intermediate and advanced level classes. This class is also a great option to take in conjunction with another tap class to boost technique.
A beginner/intermediate tap class for students 11+ and/or 3+ years of tap experience.
In this tap class, students will work on basic tap technique, rhythm and musicality. Dancers will work on mastering tap steps such as shuffle, flap, Irish, buffalo, maxi ford, cramp roll, paradiddle, drawback, waltz clog, and Shirley Temple. This class is a great option for students who have some tap dance experience and are working towards intermediate and advanced level classes. This class is also a great option to take in conjunction with another tap class to boost technique.
Tuesday
6:45 PM to 7:15 PM
6:45 PM to 7:15 PM
Studio B
J-DAPA Studio
J-DAPA Studio
Int. Tap (Age 11+)
Must have prerequisite knowledge of dance terminology and ability to independently execute tap steps such as flaps, shuffles, Irish, running flaps, riff walks etc.
If you are not sure if your student is eligible for this class, please email info@j-dapa.org
Must have prerequisite knowledge of dance terminology and ability to independently execute tap steps such as flaps, shuffles, Irish, running flaps, riff walks etc.
If you are not sure if your student is eligible for this class, please email info@j-dapa.org
Tuesday
6:45 PM to 7:15 PM
6:45 PM to 7:15 PM
Studio A
J-DAPA Studio
J-DAPA Studio
Turns and Leaps (Age 9+)
This 45 minute technique class will focus on developing the skills needed to properly execute various turns and leaps through exercises to improve strength, flexibility and coordination. Students will work on turns such as pirouettes, a la seconde turns and fouette turns and leaps such as jete, switch leaps, calypso leap and more. This class is HIGHLY recommended for any intermediate and advanced dancer and for dancers wishing to move up into intermediate and advanced classes.
This class does not perform in the Winter recital.
This 45 minute technique class will focus on developing the skills needed to properly execute various turns and leaps through exercises to improve strength, flexibility and coordination. Students will work on turns such as pirouettes, a la seconde turns and fouette turns and leaps such as jete, switch leaps, calypso leap and more. This class is HIGHLY recommended for any intermediate and advanced dancer and for dancers wishing to move up into intermediate and advanced classes.
This class does not perform in the Winter recital.
Tuesday
7:15 PM to 8:00 PM
7:15 PM to 8:00 PM
Studio B
J-DAPA Studio
J-DAPA Studio
Int. Acro (Age 7+)
An intermediate acro class for students with previous experience. Students in this class MUST be able to do a forward roll, cartwheel with straight legs and a backbend from standing. Any student that is unable to do these on the first day of class will be moved into beginner acro.
This class does not perform in the Winter recital.
An intermediate acro class for students with previous experience. Students in this class MUST be able to do a forward roll, cartwheel with straight legs and a backbend from standing. Any student that is unable to do these on the first day of class will be moved into beginner acro.
This class does not perform in the Winter recital.
Wednesday
5:00 PM to 5:45 PM
5:00 PM to 5:45 PM
Studio A
J-DAPA Studio
J-DAPA Studio
Voice (Age 7-10)
Voice class provides students with the basic foundations of singing technique along with an introduction to vocal performance, repertoire, and appreciation.
Vocal lessons help you, as a singer, to achieve a finer grasp of a musical style, performance techniques, focus, proper articulation, and delivery. You will learn how to use proper breath support, increase vocal range, sing with ease and clarity and learn to project your voice.
Voice class provides students with the basic foundations of singing technique along with an introduction to vocal performance, repertoire, and appreciation.
Vocal lessons help you, as a singer, to achieve a finer grasp of a musical style, performance techniques, focus, proper articulation, and delivery. You will learn how to use proper breath support, increase vocal range, sing with ease and clarity and learn to project your voice.
Wednesday
5:00 PM to 5:45 PM
5:00 PM to 5:45 PM
Studio B
J-DAPA Studio
J-DAPA Studio
Acting (Age 7-10)
This class will introduce students to the techniques used by actors who play musical and straight play theater scenes. Basic acting techniques will be taught through theater games as well as skits.
Students will be given lessons in freeing the body of nervous tension, projection, articulation as well as developing confidence, presence, and emotional expressivity.
Theater classes have been proven to enhance a child's Confidence, Public Speaking, Teamwork, Poise, Conversation, Social skills, and more!
This class will introduce students to the techniques used by actors who play musical and straight play theater scenes. Basic acting techniques will be taught through theater games as well as skits.
Students will be given lessons in freeing the body of nervous tension, projection, articulation as well as developing confidence, presence, and emotional expressivity.
Theater classes have been proven to enhance a child's Confidence, Public Speaking, Teamwork, Poise, Conversation, Social skills, and more!
Wednesday
5:45 PM to 6:30 PM
5:45 PM to 6:30 PM
Studio A
J-DAPA Studio
J-DAPA Studio
Voice (Age 11+)
Voice class provides students with the basic foundations of singing technique along with an introduction to vocal performance, repertoire, and appreciation.
Vocal lessons help you, as a singer, to achieve a finer grasp of a musical style, performance techniques, focus, proper articulation, and delivery. You will learn how to use proper breath support, increase vocal range, sing with ease and clarity and learn to project your voice.
Voice class provides students with the basic foundations of singing technique along with an introduction to vocal performance, repertoire, and appreciation.
Vocal lessons help you, as a singer, to achieve a finer grasp of a musical style, performance techniques, focus, proper articulation, and delivery. You will learn how to use proper breath support, increase vocal range, sing with ease and clarity and learn to project your voice.
Wednesday
5:45 PM to 6:30 PM
5:45 PM to 6:30 PM
Studio B
J-DAPA Studio
J-DAPA Studio
Acting (Age 11+)
This class will introduce students to the techniques used by actors who play musical and straight play theater scenes. Basic acting techniques will be taught through theater games as well as skits.
Students will be given lessons in freeing the body of nervous tension, projection, articulation as well as developing confidence, presence, and emotional expressivity.
Theater classes have been proven to enhance a child's Confidence, Public Speaking, Teamwork, Poise, Conversation, Social skills, and more!
This class will introduce students to the techniques used by actors who play musical and straight play theater scenes. Basic acting techniques will be taught through theater games as well as skits.
Students will be given lessons in freeing the body of nervous tension, projection, articulation as well as developing confidence, presence, and emotional expressivity.
Theater classes have been proven to enhance a child's Confidence, Public Speaking, Teamwork, Poise, Conversation, Social skills, and more!
Wednesday
6:30 PM to 7:15 PM
6:30 PM to 7:15 PM
Studio A
J-DAPA Studio
J-DAPA Studio
Beg. Acro (Age 5+)
Acro class combines dance technique with acrobatic elements. It is a fusion of dance and gymnastics where students work on strength and flexibility and learn skills such as rolls, backbends, cartwheels and more. Beginner acro is for any student who has not yet mastered a forward roll, cartwheel with straight legs and a backbend from standing independently.
*A beginner level acro class
*Must be enrolled in at least one jazz,ballet and/or lyrical class to take this class.
*This class does NOT perform in the Winter recital.
Acro class combines dance technique with acrobatic elements. It is a fusion of dance and gymnastics where students work on strength and flexibility and learn skills such as rolls, backbends, cartwheels and more. Beginner acro is for any student who has not yet mastered a forward roll, cartwheel with straight legs and a backbend from standing independently.
*A beginner level acro class
*Must be enrolled in at least one jazz,ballet and/or lyrical class to take this class.
*This class does NOT perform in the Winter recital.
Thursday
5:00 PM to 5:45 PM
5:00 PM to 5:45 PM
Studio B
J-DAPA Studio
J-DAPA Studio
Int. Combo (Age 8+ Tap, Jazz, Lyrical)
This new class is being offered by invitation and audition only. Students enrolled in this class must have displayed a focused work ethic in the previous dance session, have had good attendance and 3+ years of dance experience. Having 3 years dance experience does not automatically mean students are ready for this class. Email info@j-dapa.org if your child is interested in this class to see if they qualify and/or set up an audition time.
This new class is being offered by invitation and audition only. Students enrolled in this class must have displayed a focused work ethic in the previous dance session, have had good attendance and 3+ years of dance experience. Having 3 years dance experience does not automatically mean students are ready for this class. Email info@j-dapa.org if your child is interested in this class to see if they qualify and/or set up an audition time.
Thursday
5:00 PM to 5:45 PM
5:00 PM to 5:45 PM
Studio A
J-DAPA Studio
J-DAPA Studio
Adv. Lyrical (Age 13+)
A lyrical class for students with 5+ years of lyrical experience. Students must be able to demonstrate 5 ballet positions, perform a pirouette on the right and left side and know/perform basic dance terms such as jete, pas de bourre, balance’, arabesque, pique turns etc. If you have not been previously enrolled in this class but would like to audition please email info@j-dapa.org
A lyrical class for students with 5+ years of lyrical experience. Students must be able to demonstrate 5 ballet positions, perform a pirouette on the right and left side and know/perform basic dance terms such as jete, pas de bourre, balance’, arabesque, pique turns etc. If you have not been previously enrolled in this class but would like to audition please email info@j-dapa.org
Thursday
5:45 PM to 6:15 PM
5:45 PM to 6:15 PM
Studio A
J-DAPA Studio
J-DAPA Studio
Beg. Lyrical (Age 7+)
An introductory lyrical class for dancers ages 7+. Lyrical dance is a fusion of ballet and jazz techniques where the choreography utilizes movement that expresses the emotions of the lyrics in the song. This class is a good fit for dancers with less than 3 years experience.
An introductory lyrical class for dancers ages 7+. Lyrical dance is a fusion of ballet and jazz techniques where the choreography utilizes movement that expresses the emotions of the lyrics in the song. This class is a good fit for dancers with less than 3 years experience.
Thursday
5:45 PM to 6:15 PM
5:45 PM to 6:15 PM
Studio B
J-DAPA Studio
J-DAPA Studio
Adv. Jazz (Age 13+)
An advanced jazz for students with 5+ years jazz experience. Students in this class must be able to pick up fast paced choreography and be able to demonstrate the five jazz positions and basic jazz movements such as pas de bourre, jete, chaine, battement etc.
If you have not been previously enrolled in this class but would like to audition please email info@j-dapa.org
An advanced jazz for students with 5+ years jazz experience. Students in this class must be able to pick up fast paced choreography and be able to demonstrate the five jazz positions and basic jazz movements such as pas de bourre, jete, chaine, battement etc.
If you have not been previously enrolled in this class but would like to audition please email info@j-dapa.org
Thursday
6:15 PM to 6:45 PM
6:15 PM to 6:45 PM
Studio A
J-DAPA Studio
J-DAPA Studio
Beg. Jazz (Age 7+)
A beginner jazz class for students 7+ and/or less than 3+ years of jazz experience.
Jazz combines techniques of ballet, modern and popular dance. Jazz is a fun, upbeat and expressive style of dance. Classes focus on increasing strength, flexibility, rhythm, isolations and personal expression.
A beginner jazz class for students 7+ and/or less than 3+ years of jazz experience.
Jazz combines techniques of ballet, modern and popular dance. Jazz is a fun, upbeat and expressive style of dance. Classes focus on increasing strength, flexibility, rhythm, isolations and personal expression.
Thursday
6:15 PM to 6:45 PM
6:15 PM to 6:45 PM
Studio B
J-DAPA Studio
J-DAPA Studio
Adv. Tap (Age 13+)
A tap class for students with 5+ years of tap experience. Students must be able to independently execute steps such as waltz clog, single, double and triple time steps, maxifords, paradiddles, draw backs, buffalos etc. If you have not been previously enrolled in this class but would like to audition please email info@j-dapa.org
A tap class for students with 5+ years of tap experience. Students must be able to independently execute steps such as waltz clog, single, double and triple time steps, maxifords, paradiddles, draw backs, buffalos etc. If you have not been previously enrolled in this class but would like to audition please email info@j-dapa.org
Thursday
6:45 PM to 7:15 PM
6:45 PM to 7:15 PM
Studio A
J-DAPA Studio
J-DAPA Studio
Beg. Tap (Age 7+)
A beginner tap class for students 7+ and/or less than 3+ years of tap experience.
In beginner tap class, dancers will learn a variety of steps that focus on timing, musicality, rhythm and basic tap terminology.
A beginner tap class for students 7+ and/or less than 3+ years of tap experience.
In beginner tap class, dancers will learn a variety of steps that focus on timing, musicality, rhythm and basic tap terminology.
Thursday
6:45 PM to 7:15 PM
6:45 PM to 7:15 PM
Studio B
J-DAPA Studio
J-DAPA Studio