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Children Classes by Genre

If your dancer is under 6, (Kindergarten and younger), please check out our
Choo Choo Dance Academy Classes

The classes genres & classes below are for ages 6 and up

Energy Level

Medium/Low

Music Style

Classical/ Instrumental

Pairs Well With

Tap

Ballet I (Ages 6-8)

Mon 5:30-6:15, Wed 4-4:45 and Sat 9:15-10

Ballet I is ideal for children in first grade and for children in second grade who have had no previous ballet experience. Young dancers learn beginning barre and center work so they may build upon a strong foundation on ballet technique. All dancers are highly encouraged to also take Modern/Acro I to complete a well-rounded dance curriculum.

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Ballet III (Ages 8-13)

Tues 4:45-5:45,

Thurs 5:30-6:45 and Sat. 9-10

Dancers who are eligible to take ballet III must first have completed one year of Ballet II or must be in the fifth, sixth, seventh grade if they have no previous ballet experience. Ballet III curriculum includes full barre work, basic center adage, single pirouettes and an increase vocabulary in allegro. All dancers are encourage to also take a modern/jazz class to complete a well-rounded dance curriculum.

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Ballet IV (Ages 9-14)

Wed 4-5:15 and Sat 9-10

Dancers who are eligible to take Ballet VI must first have completed one year of Ballet III or the equivalent. Ballet IV vocabulary includes expectations in flexibility, center adagio work, single pirouettes, continuation in studies of allegro and a refined performance quality. It is recommended that Ballet IV dancers take ballet twice per week and are also encouraged to take a moder and jazz class.

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Ballet VII (Ages 12 and up)

Tues (Pointe) 6:45-8, Wed 6:15-7:30 or Thurs 5-6:45

Ballet VII vocabulary includes pre-advanced barre work, expectations for high extensions, double pirouettes and pre-advanced petite and grand allegro vocabulary. Pointe work will be performed at the barre and in center. Dancers are encouraged to take three ballet classes per week and take additional classes in modern and jazz dance to complete a well-rounded dance curriculum.

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Advance Ballet (Ages 14 and up)

Tues (Pointe) 6:45-8, Wed 6:15-7:30, and Sat (Pointe) 10:45 am-12

At this pre-professional level, Advanced dancers are expected to have 180 extensions, practicing multiple pirouettes en pointe, hops on pointe, complicated batterie, and impressive grand allegro. Dancers will study classical variations and prepare for professional work.

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Ballet II (Ages 7-10)

Mon 5:30-6:15. Tues 4:45-5:45,

Wed 4-4:45, and Sat 9:15-10 am

Dancers who are eligible to take Ballet II must first have completed one year of Ballet I or must be in the 3rd or 4th grade if they have no previous ballet experience. Dancers build upon beginning ballet barre and center work. Ballet II curriculum includes working with one hand on the barre, arabesques, preparation for pirouettes, and basic allegro vocabulary. All dancers are encouraged to also take Modern/Jazz II to complete a well-rounded dance curriculum.

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Ballet V (Ages 10 and up)

Mon 5-6:45, Wed 4-5:15, and

Thurs 5:30-6:45

Dancers who are eligible to take Ballet V must first have completed one year of Ballet IV, or one year of Adult Ballet Basics. Ballet V vocabulary includes expectations in flexibility, intermediate barre vocabulary, extensions in center, single pirouettes from different positions, strong vocabulary in allegro work, and pre-pointe preparations. Ballet V dancers are encouraged to take ballet two times per week and a take modern and or jazz class to complete a well-rounded dance curriculum

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Ballet VI (Ages 11 and up)

Mon 5-6:45 or Thurs 5-6:45

Ballet VI vocabulary includes intermediate barre work, 90° or higher extensions in center adage, double pirouettes, and strong intermediate level allegro work. Ballet VI dancers will begin their first pointe work at the end of class, twice per week. Dancers en pointe are required to take ballet two times per week and encouraged to also take modern and jazz classes to complete a well-rounded dance curriculum.

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Ballet VIII (Ages 13 and up)

Tues (Pointe) 6:45-8, Wed 6:15-7:30 and Sat (Pointe) 10:45 am-12

Ballet VIII vocabulary includes pre-advanced barre work, expectations for high extensions, double pirouettes and pre-advanced petite and grand allegro vocabulary. Pointe work will be performed at the barre and in center. Dancers are encouraged to take three ballet classes per week and take additional classes in modern and jazz dance to complete a well-rounded dance curriculum.

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Energy Level

Medium/High

Music Style

Upbeat

Pairs Well With

Ballet & Jazz

Tap & Musical Theater (Ages 6-10)

Wed 4:45-5:30

This class will build on basic tap technique with fun rhythms, combinations, and across-the-floor work while introducing deeper character development and performance skills. Dancers will learn to connect movement with storytelling, bringing energy, style, and intention to every piece.

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Tap & Musical Theater III-IV (Ages 7-13)

Tues 6:15-7:00

This class will build on basic tap technique with fun rhythms, combinations, and across-the-floor work while introducing deeper character development and performance skills. Dancers will learn to connect movement with storytelling, bringing energy, style, and intention to every piece.

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Tweens & Teens Tap & Musical Theater

Wed 5:30-6:15

This class will build on basic tap technique with fun rhythms, combinations, and across-the-floor work while introducing deeper character development and performance skills. Dancers will learn to connect movement with storytelling, bringing energy, style, and intention to every piece.

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Energy Level

High

Music Style

Street

Pairs Well With

Tap & Musical Theatre

Hip Hop I-II (Ages 6-10)

Mon 4:45-5:30, Tues 4:00-4:45,

Sat. 11-11:45 am

A fun and energizing class preparing dancers for acro and practicing hip-hop basics. Dancers will grain strength and flexibility that will help them with contemporary skills and learn basic concepts in acro and hip-hop dance. Dancers will learn basic body mechanics based on Graham, Laban, and Bartenieff. Jazz time will include isolations, jazz walks, jazz pirouette preparations, and leaps. Dancer are encouraged to also take a ballet class to complete a well-rounded dance curriculum.

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Hip Hop V-VI (9 and up)

Tues 5:45-6:45

This fun and appropriate hip-hop class is sure to keep dancers feeling great. Warm ups consist of conditioning and stretching exercises and end of class routines will include exciting and appropriate hip hop combinations. Classes are always taught in a supportive and encouraging environment.

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Hip Hop III-IV (Ages 8-13)

Wed 6:15-7:15, Fri 5:30-6:30, Sat 10-11 am

Dancers who are eligible to take ballet III must first have completed one year of Ballet II or must be in the fifth, sixth, seventh grade if they have no previous ballet experience. Ballet III curriculum includes full barre work, basic center adage, single pirouettes and an increase vocabulary in allegro. All dancers are encourage to also take a modern/jazz class to complete a well-rounded dance curriculum.

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Hip Hop VII-Adv. (12+)

Mon 5:45-6:45

Classes consist of warm ups designed to improve strength, flexibility, and cardiovascular stamina. Choreographed routines cover a range of styles and movements used in hip hop dance. Class is always taught in a supportive and friendly environment.

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Chugging Champions

Energy Level

Medium/High

Music Style

Eclectic

Pairs Well With

Hip Hop, Ballet, Twirl Dance

Acro & Modern I-II Thurs 4-4:45 and Sat. 10-10:45

This class is ideal for students who are beginning Acro/Modern or have completed one year of Acro/Modern I. Dancers will grain strength and flexibility that will help them with contemporary skills and learn basic concepts in acro.

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Acro V-VI Tues 4:45-5:45

Students will work on conditioning, flexibility, contortions, and strength as they gain confidence of their body in space. Vocabulary includes, but is not limited to bridge variations, cartwheel variations, handstands, and walkovers.

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Acro & Modern III-IV Wed. 5:15-6:15 and Fri. 4:30-5:30

Modern and Acro III is for students who have completed one year of Modern and Acro II, complete level III Modern/Acro or for students in the fifth, sixth, or seventh grade who have had no previous dance experience. Dancers will practice floor work to strengthen the core and arm muscles, and will practice moving effectively at different levels. Dancers will prepare for extensions in parallel and turned out positions, as well as single pirouettes, leaps, and simple combinations at the end of class. Dancers are encouraged to take at least one ballet class per week to complete a well-rounded dance curriculum

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Acro VII-Adv. Tues 5:45-6:45

This class is ideal for students who are beginning Acro/Modern or have completed one year of Acro/Modern I. Dancers will grain strength and flexibility that will help them with contemporary skills and learn basic concepts in acro.

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Energy Level

Medium/High

Music Style

Pop

Pairs Well With

Tap, Ballet, Jazz

Jazz Hip Hop I-II Mon. 4:45-5:30, Tues. 4-4:45, Sat. 11-11:45

Jazz and Hip Hop Level I is ideal for students in the first grade and student in the second grade who have no previous dance experience. Young dancers learn basic body mechanics and work to increase body awareness, flexibility and strength in a fun and creative environment. All dancers are encouraged to also take Ballet I to complete a well-rounded dance curriculum.

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Jazz V-VI Fri. 6-7:15,

This fun and appropriate jazz class is sure to keep dancers feeling great. Warm ups consist of conditioning and stretching exercises and end of class routines will include exciting and appropriate jazz combinations. Dancers will learn body mechanics based on Graham, Laban, and Bartenieff fundamentals, while increasing stamina, strength, and flexibility. Jazz will include jazz walks, single/double pirouettes, and various leaps. Dancers are encouraged to take at least one ballet class per week to complete a well-rounded dance curriculum. Classes are always taught in a supportive and encouraging environment.

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Jazz & Hip Hop III-IV Wed. 6:15-7:15 and Fri. 5:30-6:30

A fun and energizing class preparing dancers for acro and practicing hip-hop basics. Dancers will grain strength and flexibility that will help them with contemporary skills and learn basic concepts in acro and hip-hop dance. Dancers will learn basic body mechanics based on Graham, Laban, and Bartenieff. Jazz time will include isolations, jazz walks, jazz pirouette preparations, and leaps. Dancer are encouraged to also take a ballet class to complete a well-rounded dance curriculum.

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Jazz VII-Adv. Thurs. 6:45-8

Expect intense conditioning and stretching in this pre-professional class! Dancers will practice turns in various positions, Multiple turn pirouettes, 180 degree extensions, and an assortment of leaps. End of class combinations will push dancers to new levels!

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