Fall 2025

Name
Days
Location
Ballet Technique for Folk Dancers (Tween-Adult)
In this 10 week long class, students will improve their folk dance technique through the development of Ukrainian/ballet technique. Ballet Technique for Folk Dancers is designed for beginning to advanced level dancers who desire to improve their dance technique, posture, arm styling, foot and ankle articulation, overall strength, and artistic expression. This class is not a performance based class but is strongly encouraged for all dancers/performers. We are excited to dance with you!
The investment for this class for the entire semester is $200. (There is no costume fee for this class.)

Dance Educator: Miss Emma
Monday
3:15 PM to 4:15 PM
NCDC Studios
Flamenco Technique
In this 9 week long class, students will improve their folk dance technique through the development of Spanish dance technique, specifically Flamenco. Flamenco Technique for Folk Dancers is designed for beginning to advanced level dancers who desire to improve their dance technique, posture, arm styling, foot and ankle articulation, percussive footwork, rhythm, overall strength, and artistic expression. This class is required for all students who plan to be in the Flamenco piece in the Hispanic Heritage Month Assembly in October and the Festivals of Light performance on October 24th (school assembly, and November 7th & 8th). Students who would like to take the class but not be in the shows may also participate in the class but wont be placed in the piece. We are excited to dance with you!

The investment for this class for the entire semester is $200. (There is no costume fee for this class.)

*Note that this class begins on Monday, August 25th and we will not hold class on Labor Day, 9/1

Dance Educator: Ms. Dani
Monday
4:30 PM to 5:30 PM
NCDC Studios
Folk Music Collective (Choir)
This class is for students who are in grades 2nd to 6th (or ages 7-12) and interested in singing. In this semester long class, students will have fun learning the basics of singing/vocal technique. Students will learn to sing folk songs from around the world, as well as rhythmic patterns, and cultural/historic context of the songs. All students in this class are expected to perform in the Hispanic Heritage Month performance October 17th (school day assembly), end of semester Festivals of Light performance scheduled for October 24th (school day assembly), and Festivals of Light November 7th & 8th. Singers are expected to be able to focus and actively participate in the class for the duration of 60 min. We are excited to sing around the world with you!

The investment for this class for the entire semester is $200. There is an additional $50 costume fee to cover your singer's costume that will show up at checkout.

Dress code for girls and boys for weekly class:
-Comfortable clothes for singing/playing music (IDAC shirts are encouraged)

Music Educator: Ms. Josanna
Tuesday
4:00 PM to 5:00 PM
NCDC Studios
Foundations Collective (ages 4-6)
If you are a new dancer ages 4-6, this class is for you. In this semester long class, students will have fun learning foundations of folk dance technique as well as dances from different cultures and/or time periods. All students in this class are expected to perform in the end of semester Festivals of Light performance scheduled for October 24th (school assembly), and November 7th & 8th. Foundations Collective is designed for young dancers who are in pre-k through 1st grade to learn foundations of cultural dance with steps like skip-2-3s, chasse, and spatial awareness. We will also facilitate dancers' ability to remember sequences and perform choreography in a fun and supportive environment. Dancers are expected to be able to actively participate in the class for the duration of 60 min. We are excited to dance with your children!

The investment for this class for the entire semester is $200. There is an additional $75 costume fee associated with this class. At checkout, it will be included as a registration fee.

Dance Educator: Ms. Alex
Tuesday
4:00 PM to 5:00 PM
NCDC Studios
Foundations Collective (ages 7-12)
If you are a newer dancer ages 7-12 this class is for you. In this semester long class, students will have fun learning foundations of folk dance technique as well as dances from different cultures and/or time periods. All students in this class are expected to perform in the end of semester Festivals of Light performance scheduled for October 24th (school assembly), and November 7th & 8th. Foundations Collective is designed for dancers who have not had much prior dance experience. They will learn foundations of cultural dance with steps like skip-2-3s, grapevine steps, chasse, and spatial awareness. We will also build their ability to remember sequences and perform choreography in a fun and supportive environment. Dancers are expected to be able to actively participate in the class for the duration of 60 min. We are excited to dance with your children!

The investment for this class for the entire semester is $200. There is an additional $75 costume fee associated with this class. At checkout, it will be included in your registration fee.

Dance Educators: Miss Sophie and Ms. Staci
Tuesday
4:00 PM to 5:00 PM
NCDC Studios
Elementary Collective 1
Welcome to IDAC! In this semester long class, students will have fun learning foundations of folk dance technique as well as dances from different cultures and/or time periods. All students in this class are expected to perform in the end of semester Festivals of Light performance scheduled for October 24th (school assembly), and November 7th & 8th. Students are also encouraged to participate in several other community shows throughout the semester.

Elementary Collective is designed for beginner to early intermediate dancers who are in 1st to 3rd grade (or ages 6 to 9) to learn foundations of cultural dance such as skip-2-3s, grapevines and pony steps, a schottische, pas de basque, cukce, yemenite, and spatial awareness. Dancers will develop their stage presence and ability to learn choreography. Dancers are expected to be able to actively participate in the class for the duration of 60 min. We are excited to dance with you!

The investment for this class for the entire semester is $200. There is an additional $75 costume fee associated with this class that will be included in the registration fee at checkout.

Dance Educator: Ms. Heather
Tuesday
5:00 PM to 6:00 PM
NCDC Studios
Elementary Collective 2/3
In this semester long class, students will have fun learning folk dance technique as well as dances from different cultures and/or time periods. All students in this class are expected to perform in the Hispanic Heritage Month Assembly on October 17th (during the school day), end of semester Festivals of Light performance scheduled for October 24th (school assembly), and our final shows open to the public on November 7th & 8th. Students may also encouraged to participate in several other community shows/service opportunities throughout the semester.

Elementary Collective 2/3 is designed for advanced beginner to high intermediate dancers who are in 4th to 6th grade (or ages 9 to 12) to learn foundations of cultural dance such as skip-2-3s, grapevines and pony steps, a schottische, pas de basque, cukce, yemenite, and spatial awareness. Dancers will also learn longer and more complex choreography. Dancers are expected to be able to actively participate in the class for the duration of 80 min. Instructor permission is needed to register for this class.

We are excited to dance with you!

The investment for this class for the entire semester is $260. There is an additional $75 costume fee associated with this class that will be included in the registration fee at checkout.

Dance Educator: Ms. Alex
Tuesday
5:00 PM to 6:20 PM
NCDC Studios
Junior Collective
In this semester long class, students will have fun learning folk dance technique as well as dances from different cultures and/or time periods. All students in this class are expected to perform in the Hispanic Heritage Month School Assembly on October 17th (during the school day), end of semester Festivals of Light School Assembly on October 24th (during the school day), and our final shows open to the public on November 7th & 8th. Students may also encouraged to participate in several other community shows/service opportunities throughout the semester.

Junior Collective is designed for intermediate level dancers who are in 5th to 9th grade (or ages 10-14) to learn foundational steps of cultural dance such as skip-2-3s, grapevines and pony steps, a schottische, pas de basque, rida, cukce, yemenite, and spatial awareness to name a few. We will also do strength training/conditioning, more complex choreography, and partnering. Dancers are expected to be able to be focused and actively participate in the class for the duration of 90 min. We are excited to dance with you!

The investment for this class for the entire semester is $275. There is an additional $75 costume fee associated with this class. At checkout, this fee will be labeled as part of the registration fee.

Dance Educator: Ms. Staci
Tuesday
5:00 PM to 6:30 PM
NCDC Studios
Senior Clogging (4th - 8th grade)
In this semester long class, students will have fun learning traditional American clogging steps and a routine. All students in this class are expected to perform in the end of semester Festivals of Light Assembly performance scheduled for October 24th (school day assembly), and our public shows November 7th & 8th. Senior Clogging is designed for advanced intermediate to early advanced cloggers who are in 4th to 8th grade (or ages 9 to 13) and who have passed the placement audition for this class AND can execute the tested skills correctly. All cloggers must have white clogging shoes for this class by our first performance. Instructor approval is required to register for this class. We are excited to dance with you!

The investment for this class for the entire semester is $200. There is a $75 costume fee associated with this class that will be included with the registration fee at checkout.

Dance Educator: Ms. Alex
Tuesday
6:30 PM to 7:30 PM
NCDC Studios
Novice Clogging A
In this semester long class, students will have fun learning traditional American clogging steps and a routine. Novice Clogging A is designed for brand new cloggers of all ages. Cloggers may wear tap or clogging shoes for the first semester. (White dance shoes are strongly encouraged.) All students in this class are expected to perform in the end of semester Festivals of Light performance November 7th & 8th. After one semester, white clogging shoes are required. Talk to instructor for purchase information. We are excited to dance with you!

The investment for this class for the entire semester is $200.
There is a $60 costume fee associated with this class that will be included in your registration fee.

Dance Educator: Ms. Heather
Wednesday
4:00 PM to 4:45 PM
NCDC Studios
Senior Collective Boys
In this semester long class, students will have fun learning folk dance technique as well as dances from different cultures and/or time periods. All students in this class are expected to perform in the Hispanic Heritage Month School Assembly on October 17th (during the school day), end of semester Festivals of Light School Assembly on October 24th (during the school day), and our final shows open to the public on November 7th & 8th. Students are also encouraged to participate in several other community shows/service opportunities throughout the semester.

Senior Collective is designed for intermediate to advanced level dancers who are in grades 8th to 12th (ages 13 to 18) and will teach them foundational steps of cultural dance and differentiation of styling across cultures. This class requires instructor approval to register. At this level, we are emphasizing technique, styling, strengthening/conditioning, more complex choreography, and performance. Much of our choreography will focus on boy/girl partnering and lifts. Students who participate in Senior Collective for Fall and Spring semesters will be eligible to go on an international cultural exchange tour in summer of 2026. We are excited to dance with you!

Please note: Senior Collective will have additional Friday/Saturday rehearsals throughout the semester.

The investment for this class for the entire semester is $275. There is a $75 costume fee associated with this class. At check out, it will be included in your registration fee.

Dance Educator: Ms. Alex
Wednesday
4:00 PM to 5:45 PM
NCDC Studios
Senior Collective Girls
**This class requires an audition and/or instructor approval.

In this semester long class, students will have fun learning folk dance technique as well as dances from different cultures and/or time periods. All students in this class are expected to perform in the Hispanic Heritage Month School Assembly on October 17th (during the school day), end of semester Festivals of Light School Assembly on October 24th (during the school day), and our final shows open to the public on November 7th & 8th. Students are also encouraged to participate in several other community shows/service opportunities throughout the semester.

Senior Collective is designed for intermediate to advanced level dancers who are in grades 8th to 12th (ages 13 to 18) and will teach them foundational steps of cultural dance and differentiation of styling across cultures. This class requires instructor approval to register. At this level, there is an emphasis on technique, styling, strengthening/conditioning, more complex choreography, and performance. Much of our choreography will focus on boy/girl partnering and lifts. Students who participate in Senior Collective for Fall and Spring semesters and meet the other requirements will be eligible to go on an international cultural exchange tour in summer of 2026. We are excited to dance with you!

Please note:
Senior Collective dancers are strongly encouraged to take ballet outside of their usual IDAC rehearsals.
Senior Collective will have additional Fri/Sat rehearsals throughout the semester.

The investment for this class for the entire semester is $275. There is a $75 costume fee associated with this class. At check out, it will be included in your registration fee.

Dance Educator: Ms. Alex
Wednesday
4:00 PM to 5:45 PM
NCDC Studios
Junior Clogging (A)
In this semester long class, students will have fun learning traditional American clogging steps and a routine. All students in this class are expected to perform in the end of semester Festivals of Light performances November 7th & 8th. Junior Clogging (A) is designed for advanced beginner to early intermediate level cloggers who are in grades 1st to 6th (or ages 6-12) and who have had at least two semesters of clogging. ALL cloggers must have white clogging shoes for this class. Talk to instructor for purchase information. We are excited to dance with you!

The investment for this class for the entire semester is $200. There is a $75 costume fee associated with this class that will be included in your registration fee.

Dance Educator: Ms. Heather
Wednesday
4:45 PM to 5:45 PM
NCDC Studios
Novice Clogging B
In this semester long class, students will have fun learning traditional American clogging steps and a routine. Novice Clogging B is designed for brand new cloggers ages 10-18. Cloggers may wear tap or clogging shoes for the first semester. All students in this class are expected to perform in the end of semester Festivals of Light performance scheduled for November 7th & 8th. After one semester, white clogging shoes are required. Talk to instructor for purchase information. We are excited to dance with you!

The investment for this class for the entire semester is $200.
There is a $60 costume fee associated with this class that will be included in your registration fee.

Dance Educator: Ms. Heather
Wednesday
5:45 PM to 6:30 PM
NCDC Studios
Senior Clogging (Teen)
In this semester long class, students will have fun learning traditional American clogging steps and a routine. All students in this class are expected to perform in the end of semester Festivals of Light performance scheduled for October 24th (school assembly), and November 7th & 8th. Students will also be encouraged to perform at community shows/service events throughout the semester. Senior Clogging (Teen) is designed for high intermediate to advanced cloggers who are in 8th to 12th grade (or ages 13 to 18) and who have passed the placement audition for this class and can execute the tested skills correctly. This class requires instructor approval to register. All cloggers must have white clogging shoes for this class. We are excited to dance with you!

The investment for this class for the entire semester is $200. There is a $75 costume fee associated with this class that will be included with the registration fee at checkout.

Dance Educator: Ms. Alex
Wednesday
5:45 PM to 6:45 PM
NCDC Studios
Ballet Technique for Folk Dancers
In this 10 week long class, students will improve their folk dance technique through the development of Ukrainian/ballet technique. Ballet Technique for Folk Dancers is designed for beginning to advanced level dancers who desire to improve their dance technique, posture, arm styling, foot and ankle articulation, overall strength, and artistic expression. This class is not a performance based class but is strongly encouraged for all dancers/performers ages 10 and up. We are excited to dance with you!

The investment for this class for the entire semester is $175. (There is no costume fee for this class.)

Dance Educator: Miss Emma
Thursday
11:30 AM to 12:20 PM
NCDC Studios
Junior Clogging (B) (Homeschool)
In this semester long class, homeschool students will have fun learning traditional American clogging steps and a routine. All students in this class are expected to perform in the end of semester Festivals of Light performance scheduled for November 7th & 8th. Junior Clogging (B) is designed for cloggers who have passed Novice Clogging and who can perform the required steps for this level with precision and proper timing. White Clogging shoes are required.Talk to instructor for purchase information. We are excited to dance with you!

The investment for this class for the entire semester is $200.

There is a $60 costume fee associated with this class that will be included in your registration fee.

Dance Educator: Ms. Heather
Thursday
12:30 PM to 1:30 PM
NCDC Studios
Adult Clogging
In this 10 week long adult class, students will experience joyful movement while learning traditional American clogging steps and a routine. We think clogging is the happiest form of exercise! Novice Adult clogging is designed for brand new cloggers of all ages. Cloggers may wear tap or clogging shoes or sneakers. Students in this class are NOT expected to perform.

After one semester, white clogging shoes are preferred. Talk to instructor for purchase information. We are excited to dance with you!

The investment for this class for the entire semester is $175.

Dance Educator: Ms. Heather
Thursday
11:30 PM to 12:20 PM
NCDC Studios
African Drum & Dance
Learn about the beautiful cultures of Africa and the African diaspora through dance and music. In this class students will have the opportunity to drum, sing, and dance. This is a family friendly class for all ages 7 to 99 but adults and children are invited to register separately-whatever suits your family or situation. No experience in dance or drumming is required-just a willingness to learn and have fun. (You may choose to drum only if you don't wish to dance.) Our drum and dance teachers, Miss Olivia and Mr. Max, masterfully teach several levels in one class, so drummers with experience are also welcome to register. Experience joyful movement through African dance and drumming class.

The investment for this class for the entire semester is $200.

Music & Dance Educators: Olivia Yasmine & Maxwell Rea
Saturday
4:00 PM to 5:00 PM
NCDC Studios