24 - 25 Season

Name
Days
Location
Tap II & III
Monday
3:30 PM to 4:00 PM
Main Studio
Academy of Dance
Ballet II & III
Monday
4:00 PM to 5:00 PM
Main Studio
Academy of Dance
Jazz II & III
Monday
5:00 PM to 5:45 PM
Main Studio
Academy of Dance

2025 AOD Summer Classes

Name
Days
Location
Ballet Fundamentals/Ballet I
At the Academy of Dance, we urge all students to select ballet as their basic dance form. Whether the student has professional aspirations or is merely dancing for enjoyment, ballet offers the basic discipline and technique necessary to succeed in all other dance forms. We offer ballet classes from levels 1 to Advanced. Our Ballet Instructors will evaluate each dancer and place them where they are best suited.
Monday
4:15 PM to 5:00 PM
Main Studio
Academy of Dance
Jazz I
Jazz is a form of dance that showcases a dancer’s individual style and originality. This type of dancing is energetic and fun, consisting of unique moves, fancy footwork, flexibility, big leaps and quick turns. To excel in jazz, dancers need a strong background in ballet, as it encourages grace and balance. Jazz has become one of the most popular dance styles in recent years, mainly due to its popularity on television, movies and Broadway.
Monday
5:00 PM to 5:45 PM
Main Studio
Academy of Dance
Beginning Lyrical
Lyrical is a fusion of ballet and jazz dance techniques. A lyrical dancer’s movements attempt to show the meaning of the music. Lyrical – meaning to have a poetic, expressive quality.
Monday
5:45 PM to 6:30 PM
Main Studio
Academy of Dance
Intermediate Ballet
At the Academy of Dance, we urge all students to select ballet as their basic dance form. Whether the student has professional aspirations or is merely dancing for enjoyment, ballet offers the basic discipline and technique necessary to succeed in all other dance forms. We offer ballet classes from levels 1 to Advanced. Our Ballet Instructors will evaluate each dancer and place them where they are best suited.
Monday
6:30 PM to 7:30 PM
Main Studio
Academy of Dance
Advanced Ballet
At the Academy of Dance, we urge all students to select ballet as their basic dance form. Whether the student has professional aspirations or is merely dancing for enjoyment, ballet offers the basic discipline and technique necessary to succeed in all other dance forms. We offer ballet classes from levels 1 to Advanced. Our Ballet Instructors will evaluate each dancer and place them where they are best suited.
Monday
7:30 PM to 8:45 PM
Main Studio
Academy of Dance
Pointe
Pointe is for the more experienced ballet dancer. These dancers must be at least 11 to 12 years of age and have studied 3 to 4 years of intense ballet. **Please note our summer class session is reserved for students who have already received their pointe shoes, we do not have a PrePointe class option over the summer.**
Monday
8:45 PM to 9:30 PM
Main Studio
Academy of Dance
Creative Movement 3 & 4 YO
This 45-minute class is the next step for the tiny dancer. This class offers a wonderful experience inviting young dancers to explore imagination and creativity through dance. An Introduction to Ballet and Tap are taught by focusing on rhythm and basic steps.
Tuesday
4:15 PM to 5:00 PM
Main Studio
Academy of Dance
Ballet II/III
At the Academy of Dance, we urge all students to select ballet as their basic dance form. Whether the student has professional aspirations or is merely dancing for enjoyment, ballet offers the basic discipline and technique necessary to succeed in all other dance forms. We offer ballet classes from levels 1 to Advanced. Our Ballet Instructors will evaluate each dancer and place them where they are best suited.
Tuesday
5:00 PM to 5:45 PM
Main Studio
Academy of Dance
Jazz II/III
Jazz is a form of dance that showcases a dancer’s individual style and originality. This type of dancing is energetic and fun, consisting of unique moves, fancy footwork, flexibility, big leaps and quick turns. To excel in jazz, dancers need a strong background in ballet, as it encourages grace and balance. Jazz has become one of the most popular dance styles in recent years, mainly due to its popularity on television, movies and Broadway.
Tuesday
5:45 PM to 6:30 PM
Main Studio
Academy of Dance
Teen Ballet
At the Academy of Dance, we urge all students to select ballet as their basic dance form. Whether the student has professional aspirations or is merely dancing for enjoyment, ballet offers the basic discipline and technique necessary to succeed in all other dance forms. We offer ballet classes from levels 1 to Advanced. Our Ballet Instructors will evaluate each dancer and place them where they are best suited.
Tuesday
6:30 PM to 7:15 PM
Main Studio
Academy of Dance
Teen Jazz
Jazz is a form of dance that showcases a dancer’s individual style and originality. This type of dancing is energetic and fun, consisting of unique moves, fancy footwork, flexibility, big leaps and quick turns. To excel in jazz, dancers need a strong background in ballet, as it encourages grace and balance. Jazz has become one of the most popular dance styles in recent years, mainly due to its popularity on television, movies and Broadway.
Tuesday
7:15 PM to 8:00 PM
Main Studio
Academy of Dance
Character Jazz
Character Jazz is a unique blend of ballet, modern, and jazz distinguished by its emphasis on exaggerated movements, high energy, and storytelling. This style of jazz incorporates turns, jumps, and kicks with an emphasis placed on athleticism, exaggeration, and high energy combinations.
Tuesday
8:00 PM to 8:45 PM
Main Studio
Academy of Dance
Advanced Lyrical
Lyrical is a fusion of ballet and jazz dance techniques. A lyrical dancer’s movements attempt to show the meaning of the music. Lyrical – meaning to have a poetic, expressive quality. Please note: All intermediate and advanced level lyrical students must be enrolled in a ballet class to participate in the intermediate and advanced level lyrical classes.
Tuesday
8:45 PM to 9:30 PM
Main Studio
Academy of Dance
Pre-Acro
Acro dance is a style of dance that combines classical dance technique with acrobatic elements. Acrobatic elements include tumbling, contortion, and dance. Acro entails strength training and balance.
Wednesday
4:15 PM to 5:00 PM
Main Studio
Academy of Dance
Beginning Acro
Acro dance is a style of dance that combines classical dance technique with acrobatic elements. Acrobatic elements include tumbling, contortion, and dance. Acro entails strength training and balance.
Wednesday
5:00 PM to 5:45 PM
Main Studio
Academy of Dance
Beginning/Int. Contemporary
This very abstract style of dance requires the technique and discipline of classical ballet and the strength of jazz. Contemporary encourages natural, spontaneous movement and personal interpretation. It focuses on self-expression, awareness of space and body movement. Students must also be enrolled in a ballet class to participate in contemporary classes.
Wednesday
5:45 PM to 6:45 PM
Main Studio
Academy of Dance
Intermediate Lyrical
Lyrical is a fusion of ballet and jazz dance techniques. A lyrical dancer’s movements attempt to show the meaning of the music. Lyrical – meaning to have a poetic, expressive quality. Please note: All intermediate and advanced level lyrical students must be enrolled in a ballet class to participate in the intermediate and advanced level lyrical classes.
Wednesday
6:45 PM to 7:30 PM
Main Studio
Academy of Dance
Intermediate Jazz
Jazz is a form of dance that showcases a dancer’s individual style and originality. This type of dancing is energetic and fun, consisting of unique moves, fancy footwork, flexibility, big leaps and quick turns. To excel in jazz, dancers need a strong background in ballet, as it encourages grace and balance. Jazz has become one of the most popular dance styles in recent years, mainly due to its popularity on television, movies and Broadway. Please note: All intermediate and advanced level jazz students must be enrolled in a ballet class to participate in the intermediate and advanced level jazz classes.
Wednesday
7:30 PM to 8:15 PM
Main Studio
Academy of Dance
Intermediate Leaps & Turns
Wednesday
8:15 PM to 9:15 PM
Main Studio
Academy of Dance
Rhythm & Movement
This delightfully fun class is a great introduction for the tiny dancer. This 30-minute class incorporates both singing and dancing which helps the very young child become familiar with body movement.
Thursday
4:15 PM to 4:45 PM
Main Studio
Academy of Dance
Ballet & Tap 5 & 6 YO
This 45-minute class is filled with Fun, Technique, and Teamwork. This is a combination class to help build timing and rhythm skills with poise and ballet technique.
Thursday
4:45 PM to 5:30 PM
Main Studio
Academy of Dance
Intermediate/Advanced Tap
Tap dance is all about the rhythm. Dancers will use their feet like drumsticks to create rhythms and music as they dance. Beginners will learn the fundamental steps and basic movements, and intermediate and advanced dancers will transform these basics into complex rhythmic choreography. This program emphasizes accurate rhythms, clear sounds and a thorough knowledge of tap terminology.
Thursday
5:30 PM to 6:00 PM
Main Studio
Academy of Dance
Broadway Tap
**This is a class reserved for our Thespian Team students only.**

A stylized tap technique class primarily for our Thespian competition team members. This class focuses on the breakdown and study of tap moves most commonly used on Broadway or stage!
Thursday
6:00 PM to 6:45 PM
Main Studio
Academy of Dance
Performance & Expressions Technnique
Thursday
6:45 PM to 7:15 PM
Main Studio
Academy of Dance
Vocal
**This is a class reserved for our Thespian Team students only.**

Vocal instruction is a technique class we use to help improve vocal range, endurance, stamina, resonance, proper posture and breathing control (singing from the diaphragm), vocal strength and the use of dynamics, and vocal quality. Learning how to sing properly allows the singer to perform well without fatigue or damage to the voice.
Thursday
7:15 PM to 8:00 PM
Main Studio
Academy of Dance
Thespian Team Rehearsal
**This is a class reserved for our Thespian Team students only.**
Thursday
8:00 PM to 9:30 PM
Main Studio
Academy of Dance
Beginning Hip Hop
Hip Hop is a form of dance that was once referred to as street dance and has now become mainstream. Students will learn rhythm and coordination through age-appropriate hip hop choreography.
Friday
4:15 PM to 5:00 PM
Main Studio
Academy of Dance
Intermediate Hip Hop
Hip Hop is a form of dance that was once referred to as street dance and has now become mainstream. Students will learn rhythm and coordination through age-appropriate hip hop choreography.
Friday
5:00 PM to 5:45 PM
Main Studio
Academy of Dance
Intermediate Acro
Acro dance is a style of dance that combines classical dance technique with acrobatic elements. Acrobatic elements include tumbling, contortion, and dance. Acro entails strength training and balance. Please note: All intermediate and advanced level Acro students must be enrolled in a ballet class to participate in the intermediate and advanced level Acro classes. **Certain elements/skills must be achieved to advance to the next level. Acro does not progress solely on age.
Friday
5:45 PM to 6:30 PM
Main Studio
Academy of Dance
Advanced Hip Hop
Hip Hop is a form of dance that was once referred to as street dance and has now become mainstream. Students will learn rhythm and coordination through age-appropriate hip hop choreography.
Friday
6:30 PM to 7:15 PM
Main Studio
Academy of Dance
Advanced Jazz
Jazz is a form of dance that showcases a dancer’s individual style and originality. This type of dancing is energetic and fun, consisting of unique moves, fancy footwork, flexibility, big leaps and quick turns. To excel in jazz, dancers need a strong background in ballet, as it encourages grace and balance. Jazz has become one of the most popular dance styles in recent years, mainly due to its popularity on television, movies and Broadway. Please note: All intermediate and advanced level jazz students must be enrolled in a ballet class to participate in the intermediate and advanced level jazz classes.
Friday
7:15 PM to 8:00 PM
Main Studio
Academy of Dance
Advanced Leaps & Turns
Friday
8:00 PM to 8:45 PM
Main Studio
Academy of Dance
Advanced Modern
This class will incorporate many of the foundations of modern dance technique, including suspension and release, fall and recovery, the use of momentum and connecting breath with movement. Dancers will explore new ways of moving in combinations, floor work and partnering, and also in various methods of improvisation.
Friday
8:45 PM to 12:00 PM
Main Studio
Academy of Dance
Jr./Int. Stretch & Technique
Saturday
9:00 AM to 9:45 AM
Main Studio
Academy of Dance
Jr. Team Rehearsal
**This is a class reserved for our Dance Company students only.**
Saturday
9:45 AM to 10:30 AM
Main Studio
Academy of Dance
Intermediate Team Rehearsal
**This is a class reserved for our Dance Company students only.**
Saturday
10:30 AM to 11:30 AM
Main Studio
Academy of Dance
Advanced Stretch & Technique
Saturday
11:30 AM to 12:15 PM
Main Studio
Academy of Dance
Advanced Acro
Acro dance is a style of dance that combines classical dance technique with acrobatic elements. Acrobatic elements include tumbling, contortion, and dance. Acro entails strength training and balance. Please note: All intermediate and advanced level Acro students must be enrolled in a ballet class to participate in the intermediate and advanced level Acro classes. **Certain elements/skills must be achieved to advance to the next level. Acro does not progress solely on age.
Saturday
12:15 PM to 12:00 PM
Main Studio
Academy of Dance
Advanced Team Rehearsal
**This is a class reserved for our Dance Company students only.**
Saturday
1:00 PM to 2:00 PM
Main Studio
Academy of Dance