Academy
Dance Classes
Growing strong and beautiful dancers with grace and confidence.
Academy
Dance Classes
Growing strong and beautiful dancers with grace and confidence.
More About Our Dance Classes
From the first plié to the final bow, we’re here to guide and cheer you on every step of the way.
Description
Jazz combines techniques of classical ballet and modern dance with current forms of popular dance and music. Our jazz classes are fun and energetic! Classes include several styles of jazz including traditional, broadway, and jazz funk with age appropriate popular music.
Don’t miss the chance to see your child shine on stage at our annual recital in June!
Duration
45 minutes
Age
approximately ages 10 +
Contact us for placement! [email protected] or 979-480-0528
Recitals
Our Academy dancers (Sparkle and Shine) will perform 1 jazz dance in our June recital!
Costume fee: $130
Recital fee: $175 (only 1 fee per dancer if enrolled in multiple classes)
Class Times
2024-2025
Classes begin September 9th! Register today!
Sparkle (Level 1) – Thursday 6:30-7:15 pm
Shine (Level 2) – Monday 6:45-7:30 pm (may also take Thursday 6:30-7:15 as an additional technique class/ must be enrolled in Shine Jazz in order to add on Sparkle Jazz)
Tuition
Contact us for pricing!
Dress Code
Girls: black leotard, black jazz shorts, tan jazz shoes, tan tights; Boys: black shorts, white t-shirt, black jazz shoes
Description
Dancers will work through barre, center work, and floor progressions to build their ballet foundation and expand their interest, skills, and technique. Students will learn to dance with flowing, graceful, and precise movements and gain strong ballet technique. Ballet is the foundation for all other dance forms.
Don’t miss the chance to see your child shine on stage at our annual recital in June!
Duration
60 minutes
Age
approximately ages 10+
Contact us for placement! [email protected] or 979-480-0528
Recitals
Our Academy dancers (Sparkle and Shine) will perform 1 ballet dance in our June recital!
Costume fee: $130
Recital fee: $175 (only 1 fee per dancer if enrolled in multiple classes)
Class Times
2024-2025
Classes begin September 9th! Register today!
Sparkle (Level 1) – Thursday 7:15-8:15 pm
Shine (Level 2) – Monday 5:45-6:45 pm (may also take Sparkle Ballet as an additional technique class, must already be enrolled in Shine Ballet in order to add on the 2nd ballet class)
Tuition
Contact us for pricing!
Dress Code
Girls: black leotard, pink ballet shoes, pink footed or convertible tights, black skirt (optional), hair up in a ballet bun; Boys: black shorts, white t-shirt, black ballet shoes, white socks
Description
A percussive form of dance that focuses on rhythms and patterns. Classes focus on patterns, rhythms, syncopation, clarity of sounds, and work on gaining speed and style. Tap classes help the dancer develop their coordination and sense of rhythm.
Don’t miss the chance to see your child shine on stage at our annual recital in June!
Duration
45 minutes
Age
approximately ages 10+
Contact us for placement! [email protected] or 979-480-0528
Recitals
Our Academy dancers (Sparkle and Shine) will perform 1 tap dance in our June recital!
Costume fee: $130
Recital fee: $175 (only 1 fee per dancer if enrolled in multiple classes)
Class Times
2024-2025
Classes begin September 9th! Register today!
Sparkle (Level 1): Monday 7:30-8:15 pm
Shine (Level 2): Monday 7:30-8:15 pm
Tuition
Contact us for pricing!
Dress Code
Girls: black leotard, black shorts, tan tap shoes, tan tights, hair up in ponytail or bun; Boys: black shorts, white t-shirt, black tap shoes
Description
Lyrical is a style that combines ballet and jazz dancing techniques. It is performed to music with lyrics so that it inspires expression of strong emotions. This style concentrates on an individual approach and expressiveness of emotions.
Don’t miss the chance to see your child shine on stage at our annual recital in June!
Duration
45 minutes
Age
Approximately ages 10+
Contact us for placement! [email protected] or 979-480-0528
Recitals
Our Academy dancers (Sparkle and Shine) will perform 1 lyrical dance in our June recital!
Costume fee: $130
Recital fee: $175 (only 1 fee per dancer if enrolled in multiple classes)
Class Times
2024-2025
Classes begin September 9th! Register today!
Sparkle (Level 1) – Thursday 5:45-6:30 pm
Shine (Level 2) – Thursday 5:45-6:30 pm
Tuition
Contact us for pricing!
Dress Code
Girls: black leotard, black jazz shorts, tan lyrical shoes, tan footless tights, hair up in ponytail or bun; Boys: black shorts, white t-shirt, tan jazz shoes
Description
This class is preparation for students seeking to study pointe. Emphasis will be placed on strengthening the core, developing center of balance, and reinforcing correct foot and ankle positioning to a safe and successful transition to pointe work.
Duration
45 minutes
Age
Ages 10 +
*with at least 2 years of previous ballet technique
Recitals
Pre-pointe does not perform in recital
Class Times
2024-2025
Classes begin September 9th! Register today!
Thursday 8:15-9:00 pm
Tuition
Contact us for pricing!
Dress Code
Black leotard, pink convertible tights, hair in a ballet bun
Description
Dancing on pointe is a major goal in a dancer’s life. Dancing on pointe, or your toes, requires tremendous strength of the legs and feet plus good posture of the spine. This class is offered only to students who are technically and physically capable of dancing on pointe. Permission and an audition is required, as well as regular attendance in ballet classes.
Don’t miss the chance to see your child shine on stage at our annual recital in June!
Duration
45 minutes
Age
Audition only- typically dancers are at least 12 years old, but this can vary.
Recitals
Pointe dancers will perform 1 dance in our June recital!
Costume fee: $130
Recital fee: $175 (only 1 fee per dancer if enrolled in multiple classes)
Class Times
2024-2025
Classes begin September 9th! Register today!
Thursday 8:15-9:00 pm
Tuition
Contact us for pricing!
Dress Code
Black leotard, pointe shoes, pink footed or convertible tights, hair in a ballet bun
Description
Acro Class
Duration
60 minutes
Age
ages 10+
Recitals
Contact A2A for more info
979-230-8610
Class Times
Friday 6:00-7:00
Dress Code
any biketard/leotard, bare feet, hair up
Description
Hip Hop combines current sounds and movements in pop, rap, and R&B music. Hip Hop classes teach movements inspired by influencers in the hip hop community. Students will learn freestyle, locking, popping, and breaking movements. Young dancers classes will focus on isolations, learning different types of movements and patterns, and large motor skills.
Don’t miss the chance to see your child shine on stage at our annual recital in June!
Duration
30 minutes
Age
ages 8+
Recitals
Hip Hop will perform 1 dance in our June recital!
Costume fee: $165 (includes shoes)
Recital fee: $175 (only 1 fee per dancer if enrolled in multiple classes)
Class Times
2024-2025
Classes begin September 9th! Register today!
Tuesday 7:15-7:45 pm
Wednesday 7:00-7:30 pm
Tuition
$85/monthly (10 equal installments September-June)
or discount applies if taking multiple classes!
Contact us for pricing!
Dress Code
Hip hop t-shirt (purchased through CCDA), black shorts/leggings/sweatpants, clean tennis shoes
Description
Enhance strength, technique, and flexibility while mastering many different leaps and turns.
We suggest this class for dancers wanting to try out for dance/drill teams in Junior High and High School!
Duration
30 minutes
Age
ages 8+
Recitals
Leaps and Turns does not perform in recital.
Class Times
2024-2025
Classes begin September 9th! Register today!
Tuesday 8:00-8:30 pm
Tuition
$85/monthly (10 equal installments September-June)
or discount applies if taking multiple classes!
Contact us for pricing!
Dress Code
black leotard, tan or pink tights, tan jazz shoes, hair up in ponytail or bun
Description
An energetic fusion of pom-poms and jazz dance, Learn dynamic choreography, enhance your coordination, and groove to upbeat tunes. Get ready to pom it up and jazz it out with us!
Don’t miss the chance to see your child shine on stage at our annual recital in June!
Duration
30 minutes
Age
ages 8+
Recitals
Pom Jazz will perform 1 dance in our June recital!
Costume fee: $130
Recital fee: $175 (only 1 fee per dancer if enrolled in multiple classes)
Class Times
2024-2025
Classes begin September 9th! Register today!
Wednesday 7:30-8:00 pm
Tuition
$85/monthly (10 equal installments September-June)
or discount applies if taking multiple classes!
Contact us for pricing!
Dress Code
Mulberry leotard, black jazz shorts, tan jazz shoes, tan tights, hair up in ponytail or bun
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