Academy Of The Performing Arts
High School Dance
Grades seven through twelve
Focused, disciplined training for dancers.
What Our Program Is About
Our middle school age program builds on foundational training while introducing more complex technique and movement. Dancers develop strength, flexibility, and control while gaining confidence and in depth performance skills.
Class Options
BALLET
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50 minutes
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Builds strong technical foundation, posture, and alignment
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Focuses on strength, flexibility, and control
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Essential training for all styles of dance
TAP
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50 minutes
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Develops timing, rhythm, and musicality
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Focus on sound clarity and footwork precision
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Encourages coordination and performance skills
HIP HOP
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50 minutes
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Focus on rhythm, coordination, and musicality
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Introduces foundational street-style movement
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Builds confidence and individual style
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A jazz class must be taken in conjunction with hip hop
CONTEMPORARY
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40-75 minutes
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Combines elements of ballet and modern dance
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Focus on fluid movement, expression, and control
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Encourages creativity and emotional connection
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A ballet and jazz class must be taken in conjunction with contemporary
JAZZ
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50 minutes
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High energy focusing on strength and technique
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Develops flexibility, turns, and dynamic movement
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Encourages performance quality and confidence
BROADWAY
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45 minutes
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Combines dance, acting, and performance skills
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Focus on storytelling and stage presence
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Builds confidence and character expression
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A ballet or jazz class must be taken in conjunction with Broadway
DANCE TEAM/ CHEER PREP
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60 minutes
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Sharp, precise movements with strong technique
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Focus on synchronization, formations, and performance
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Great foundation for dance and cheer teams
NEXT LEVEL TECHNIQUE
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60 minutes
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Focus on strenth building, growing flexibility, and gaining coordination
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Build foundational technique while moving into advanced movement
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Non-performing - must take a ballet or jazz class in conjunction with this class
PRE-POINTE
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45 minutes
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Foundational class to prepare for pointe
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Instructor approval required
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Must take a minimum of two ballet classes in conjunction with pre-pointe
POINTE
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45 minutes
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Builds strength and endurance
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Instructor approval required
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Must take a minimum of three ballet classes in conjunction with pre-pointe
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Most advanced level of ballet much be achieved before going en pointe
BALLET TECHNIQUE
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75 minutes
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Continued focus on technique, alignment, and strength
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Ballet based movement that helps improvment across the board
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Non-performing - must take a ballet class conjunction with this class
COMPANY
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75 minutes
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Invite only class and auditioning is required
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Must be enrolled in three weekly classes in addition to this class
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Performance and technique heavy class
What To Expect
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High level of technical training
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Focus on strength, control, and artistry
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Commitment to growth and consistency
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Opportunities for performance and advancement