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KDA 2026-2027

Name
Days
Location
1st-3rd Grade Ballet
Ballet is the foundation for all dance forms. It provides grace, poise, and technique that will help dancers in all of their other classes. Ballet provides an outlet for dancers to work on their posture, flexibility, fitness, balance, self-discipline, and self-confidence. Students will learn the elements of ballet through proper body placement, barre and center floor work, as well as across the floor combinations.
Monday
4:15 PM to 5:15 PM
Studio B
Kinston Dance Academy
4th-5th Grade Ballet
Ballet is the foundation for all dance forms. It provides grace, poise, and technique that will help dancers in all of their other classes. Ballet provides an outlet for dancers to work on their posture, flexibility, fitness, balance, self-discipline, and self-confidence. Students will learn the elements of ballet through proper body placement, barre and center floor work, as well as across the floor combinations.
Monday
4:15 PM to 5:15 PM
Studio A
Kinston Dance Academy
3rd-5th Grade Lyrical
Lyrical is a combination of ballet and jazz dance using music, oftentimes with lyrics, to inspire the dancers movement. Emotions of the dance are portrayed through the movement of the dancer and facial expressions. Flexibility, strength, and technique are skills the dancer will work on during this class.
Monday
5:15 PM to 6:15 PM
Studio A
Kinston Dance Academy
Acrobatic Creative Movement (2-3 Years)
Children will begin with creative movement stretching, and dancing. Mini obstacle course time with hoops, tunnels, and balance beam will also get kids jumping to the music. Class then proceeds to beginner acrobatic skills such as forward rolls, bridges, and backbends. Tumble class will help develop flexibility, coordination, and physical fitness. Get your toddler moving in this fun filled class!
Monday
5:15 PM to 6:15 PM
Studio B
Kinston Dance Academy
Kinder I (Ages 2-3)
The Kinder ll program is combination tap, ballet and acrobatic classes designed to introduce young children to the fundamental techniques of dance. The class gives your child the opportunity to learn about each subject while mastering basic steps, step combinations, and appropriate terms for steps. Students will also participate in craft activities, movies, and story time throughout the year. The class helps children gain self-confidence and improves rhythm, memory and stamina. Children also learn respect, self-discipline and the joys of teamwork.
Monday
6:15 PM to 7:15 PM
Studio B
Kinston Dance Academy
Middle/ High School Hip-Hop
This popular class teaches contemporary street dance and is always age appropriate. This is a high energy class that uses music you hear on the radio such as rap, pop, and R&B.
Monday
6:15 PM to 7:15 PM
Studio A
Kinston Dance Academy
Adult Jazz
Jazz is an upbeat and fun style of dance! Dancers will participate in a traditional jazz class with a full body warm-up, across the floor, and combinations. Strength and flexibility are built through progressions that include leaps and turns!
Monday
7:15 PM to 8:15 PM
Studio A
Kinston Dance Academy
Middle School/ High School Contemporary
REQUIRED TO TAKE JAZZ AND OR LYRICAL!!!
Contemporary dance is a style that blends ballet, modern, and jazz. It focuses on expressing emotions and telling a story through movement. Dancers use fluid, natural movements, often playing with balance, floor work, and body weight. It’s very creative!
Monday
7:15 PM to 8:15 PM
Studio B
Kinston Dance Academy
Adult Tap
Tap class is a fun way for dancers to work on their rhythm, style, and sound! Dancers will learn proper tap technique through center floor, barre work, and across the floor while working on creating clear tap sounds with exercises that are built around coordination and speed of movement.
Monday
8:15 PM to 9:15 PM
Studio A
Kinston Dance Academy
1st-5th Grade Jazz
Jazz is an upbeat and fun style of dance! Dancers will participate in a traditional jazz class with a full body warm-up, across the floor, and combinations. Strength and flexibility are built through progressions that include leaps and turns!
Tuesday
4:15 PM to 5:15 PM
Studio B
Kinston Dance Academy
Kinder II (Ages 4)
The Kinder ll program is combination tap, ballet and acrobatic classes designed to introduce young children to the fundamental techniques of dance. The class gives your child the opportunity to learn about each subject while mastering basic steps, step combinations, and appropriate terms for steps. Students will also participate in craft activities, movies, and story time throughout the year. The class helps children gain self-confidence and improves rhythm, memory and stamina. Children also learn respect, self-discipline and the joys of teamwork.
Tuesday
5:15 PM to 6:15 PM
Studio B
Kinston Dance Academy
Kinder III (Ages 5-6)
The Kinder llI program is combination tap, ballet and acrobatic classes designed to introduce young children to the fundamental techniques of dance. The class gives your child the opportunity to learn about each subject while mastering basic steps, step combinations, and appropriate terms for steps. Students will also participate in craft activities, movies, and story time throughout the year. The class helps children gain self-confidence and improves rhythm, memory and stamina. Children also learn respect, self-discipline and the joys of teamwork.
Tuesday
5:15 PM to 6:15 PM
Studio A
Kinston Dance Academy
Acrobatic Creative Movement (Ages 4-5)
Children will begin with creative movement stretching, and dancing. Mini obstacle course time with hoops, tunnels, and balance beam will also get kids jumping to the music. Class then proceeds to beginner acrobatic skills such as forward rolls, bridges, and backbends. Tumble class will help develop flexibility, coordination, and physical fitness.
Tuesday
6:15 PM to 7:15 PM
Studio A
Kinston Dance Academy
Adult Power Stretch
Let's workout! Join our adult fitness class each week on Wednesday's at 6:00pm. Class is 45mins and a great way to get your sweat on!
Tuesday
6:15 PM to 7:15 PM
Studio B
Kinston Dance Academy
Middle School/ High School Jazz
Jazz is an upbeat and fun style of dance! Dancers will participate in a traditional jazz class with a full body warm-up, across the floor, and combinations. Strength and flexibility are built through progressions that include leaps and turns!
Tuesday
7:15 PM to 8:15 PM
Studio A
Kinston Dance Academy
Middle School/ High School Lyrical
Lyrical is a combination of ballet and jazz dance using music, oftentimes with lyrics, to inspire the dancers movement. Emotions of the dance are portrayed through the movement of the dancer and facial expressions. Flexibility, strength, and technique are skills the dancer will work on during this class.
Tuesday
8:15 PM to 9:15 PM
Studio A
Kinston Dance Academy
4th-5th Grade Hip-Hop
This popular class teaches contemporary street dance and is always age appropriate. This is a high energy class that uses music you hear on the radio such as rap, pop, and R&B.
Wednesday
4:15 PM to 5:15 PM
Studio A
Kinston Dance Academy
Tiny Groovers (Ages 4-5 Hip-Hop)
Hip-Hop for dancers ages 4-5 years old! Students will LOVE this high-energy class. They will learn about rhythm, musicality, expression, and more!
Wednesday
4:15 PM to 5:15 PM
Studio B
Kinston Dance Academy
1st-3rd Grade Hip-Hop
This popular class teaches contemporary street dance and is always age appropriate. This is a high energy class that uses music you hear on the radio such as rap, pop, and R&B.
Wednesday
5:15 PM to 6:15 PM
Studio A
Kinston Dance Academy
4th-5th Grade Acro
Acrobatics class is a combination of gymnastic skills and dance. This class helps to develop balance, agility, strength, muscle control and flexibility. Class time will be divided between warm-up exercises and perfection of tumbling skills while integrating basic dance movements. Students will be taught basic skills (ex. Forward rolls, backward rolls, bridge, cartwheels) and skills grow as a student becomes more proficient.
Wednesday
5:15 PM to 6:15 PM
Studio B
Kinston Dance Academy
1st-3rd Grade Acro
Acrobatics class is a combination of gymnastic skills and dance. This class helps to develop balance, agility, strength, muscle control and flexibility. Class time will be divided between warm-up exercises and perfection of tumbling skills while integrating basic dance movements. Students will be taught basic skills (ex. Forward rolls, backward rolls, bridge, cartwheels) and skills grow as a student becomes more proficient.
Wednesday
6:15 PM to 7:15 PM
Studio B
Kinston Dance Academy
Middle School/ High School Acro
Acrobatics class is a combination of gymnastic skills and dance. This class helps to develop balance, agility, strength, muscle control and flexibility. Acrobatics is a very physically demanding activity. Class time will be divided between warm-up exercises and perfection of tumbling skills while integrating basic dance movements. Students will be taught basic skills (ex. Forward rolls, backward rolls, bridge, cartwheels) and skills grow as a student becomes more proficient. The benefits of more flexibility and upper body strength will give him/her an advantage in all other forms of dance.
Wednesday
6:15 PM to 7:15 PM
Studio A
Kinston Dance Academy
Middle School/ High School Tap
Tap class is a fun way for dancers to work on their rhythm, style, and sound! Dancers will learn proper tap technique through center floor, barre work, and across the floor while working on creating clear tap sounds with exercises that are built around coordination and speed of movement.
Wednesday
7:15 PM to 8:15 PM
Studio A
Kinston Dance Academy
Dancer Fitness
This class is designed to build strength, power, and endurance to help young dancers move better and perform at their best. Using bodyweight exercises and light weights, kids will develop core stability, muscular strength, balance, and flexibility—all key for improving dance technique and preventing injuries. Through fun, structured workouts, children will enhance their overall fitness while targeting the muscles dancers rely on most. Every session is active, engaging, and designed to support dancers in becoming stronger, more confident, and more agile on stage.
Thursday
4:15 PM to 5:15 PM
Studio B
Kinston Dance Academy
1st-5th Grade Musical Theater
Musical Theater is a true American born art form and it is AWESOME. Children will learn to sing, dance, and act; a real triple threat! They will do numbers from shows and build a repertoire of Musical Theater knowledge to last a lifetime.
Thursday
5:15 PM to 6:15 PM
Studio B
Kinston Dance Academy
Middle School/ High School Musical Theater
Musical Theater is a true American born art form and it is AWESOME. Children will learn to sing, dance, and act; a real triple threat! They will do numbers from shows and build a repertoire of Musical Theater knowledge to last a lifetime.
Thursday
5:15 PM to 6:15 PM
Studio A
Kinston Dance Academy
1st-5th Grade Tap
Tap class is a fun way for dancers to work on their rhythm, style, and sound! Dancers will learn proper tap technique through center floor, barre work, and across the floor while working on creating clear tap sounds with exercises that are built around coordination and speed of movement.
Thursday
6:15 PM to 7:15 PM
Studio B
Kinston Dance Academy
Middle School/ High School Ballet
Ballet is the foundation for all dance forms. It provides grace, poise, and technique that will help dancers in all of their other classes. Ballet provides an outlet for dancers to work on their posture, flexibility, fitness, balance, self-discipline, and self-confidence. Students will learn the elements of ballet through proper body placement, barre and center floor work, as well as across the floor combinations.
Thursday
6:15 PM to 7:15 PM
Studio A
Kinston Dance Academy
Adult Hip-Hop
This popular class teaches contemporary street dance and is always age appropriate. This is a high energy class that uses music you hear on the radio such as rap, pop, and R&B.
Thursday
7:15 PM to 8:15 PM
Studio A
Kinston Dance Academy