Ballet

This technical class will help the student develop a strong base and foundation for all dance genres and styles they may come across.  Ballet training and knowledge helps in all areas of dance.
Students will learn basic positions, terminology based on french vocabulary, and how to lengthen, strengthen, and control their bodies appropriately. 
​As the class levels increase, the students are introduced to more complex movements and positions. 
We strongly encourage both boys and girls to take these classes.

contemporary

This style of dance is the new "modern" dance of our time.  It incorporates ballet, modern, jazz and improvisation. Uses a wide range of music genres and rhythms and is considered to be more of a concert type style of dance. ​

JAZZ

This class incorporates the foundation and fundamentals of ballet, but has a higher energy with more upbeat and dynamic music. The students learn different body positions and learn how to create lines with their bodies.  They will work on isolating the body parts and memorizing patterns and sequences of steps by doing progressions across the floor as well as learning a combination of steps in the center of the room. We strongly encourage both boys and girls take these classes.

hIP HOP

​This street style of dance is brought into the studio environment to give the student a sense of style and creativity about themselves.  They will learn basic movements that can then be interpreted into more complex, fast-paced intricate movements and develop some freestyle/improvised abilities as well as being able to follow and repeat street style routines. 

musical theatre

This class focuses on developing dancing/singing/acting skills in a variety of musical theatre performing styles.While engaging with show material and participating in creative activity, our young performers will explore strength and vulnerability, honor identity, embrace self, and celebrate each other.

ACRO

 Acro is not the typical tumbling or gymnastics class. Acro combines classic dance technique with precision acrobatic elements. Each class will guide students in increasing flexibility, balance, strength, muscle control, discipline and concentration.

ATTIRE
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Masks are required to be worn by students, teachers, and
staff during all In-Studio classes. Mask breaks will be given.

​Jazz
Form fitting clothing (i.e. leggings, jazz pants, fitted shorts, leotards, tank tops, crop tops). No baggy clothes.
Hair out of face.  Jazz shoes or half-soles.
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Ballet  
Girls:
Leotard & tights.
Split sole ballet shoes.
Hair secured in bun.
Boys:
Black leggings, white t-shirt or tank.
Split sole black ballet shoes.
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Hip Hop
​Street shoes & baggy clothes are OK. No jeans or booty shorts.

Contemporary
Form fitted clothing. No baggy clothes.
Half-soles, paws, or bare-feet. 

Musical Theater
Comfortable form fitted clothing, similar to jazz requirements. Sneakers you can point your feet and move in or jazz shoes.

Acro
Form fitted clothing. No baggy clothes.
​Hair pulled back. Bare-feet.

CLASS LEVELS

Finding the most appropriate classes for all dancers is the of the utmost importance. Age and years of dance both play an integral role in class placement.

Use the below level descriptions to assist in enrolling your child in
the class/es that will be most beneficial to their growth and happiness.

Level 1 -  Classes at the beginning level for younger dancers, or dancers who have not had much dance experience or training.

Level 2 -  Intermediate level for dancers who have progressed from Level 1 or who have had a few years of dance experience or training.  
Level 2B -  For the student bridging into Level 2 from Level 1.

Level 2A -  For the Level 2 student who has completed 2 or more years in Level 2 and is on the cusp of bridging into Level 3 classes.

Level 3 -  Most advanced level. Usually pre-teen or teenagers who have excelled past Level 2 and who have had multiple years of dance training and experience.  
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Pre-Professional (Pre-Pro): Classes designed for those students selected to be a member of the Pre-Professional program. A  highly focused and requirement based program for the most dedicated of students.

Additional Level Descriptions:
Beg = Beginning      •      Int = Intermediate      •      Adv = Advanced​


ETIQUETTE

COVID protocol must be followed. During this time, we ask parents to not enter the studio. Please check in and drop off your child at the Front Door (on Pico) and pick up from the Back Door (Alley).

Students who are over 10 minutes late will not be allowed in class. No credit will be given.

Cell phones are not allowed during class time and must be kept in a cubby with your personal belongings. Cell phones must be turned to silent & not vibrate.

Water bottles are permitted in the studio rooms.

Food is not allowed in the studio rooms but is allowed in the lobby and back seating area. 

Students must respect the instructor as well as show respect and support towards fellow students.

Excessive talking or disruptive behavior will not be tolerated.

The Floor Dance Academy™ reserves the right to refuse service to anyone. ​​