We offer classes in ballet, jazz, tap, hip hop, lyrical, modern, theater dance and boogaloo for grades 1-12. Find your class today!
Class Descriptions
CLASSICAL BALLET — Classical ballet is available to children aged 6 through adult. Careful training in ballet will instill grace and strength that will be valuable assets throughout life. Pointe work is available through invitation only; to ensure that this strenuous work is not detrimental to a growing body and to prevent injury, a child must be physically and technically ready for pointe.
LYRICAL — Grades 3+. This class is designed ballet dancer who wants to develop the artistic, creative, and expressive side of ballet. It is a choreography-driven class that encourages the interpretation of music and lyrics through dance. Students must be currently placed and enrolled in a classical ballet class or jazz class at ABDC to participate in lyrical.
TAP — Offered to those age 5 through adulthood, tap is a dance style that develops quickness of step and mind, as well as precision in movement, and enhances both rhythm and musicality.
JAZZ — Grades 1+. Jazz is a style of dance that continues to evolve, as does our popular culture, and can encompass such varied styles as classical, swing, hip hop, and funk. Please note that students wishing to be eligible to take a Senior level jazz class must also be enrolled in ballet.
HIP HOP — For students grades 1 and up, hip hop is a vibrant, energetic urban dance technique that has become widespread over the last decade and allows students to dance to popular music.
MODERN — Grades 5+. This class uses impulse, dynamics, shape, and design to explore and develop new movement language. Graham, Horton, and Limon techniques will be utilized. Please note that students wishing to be eligible to take a Senior level modern class must also be enrolled in ballet.
THEATER DANCE — If you love theater and all things Broadway, this class is for you! This class focuses on jazz dance, with some other styles of dance mixed in, and has an emphasis on stage presence and performing quality. Perfect for students interested in musical theater to improve their dance technique!
ACRO-Acro is a style that combines dance and acrobatics! Artistry and athleticism intersect in this popular class. Students also will gain strength and flexibility!