Academy Of The Performing Arts
Middle School Dance
Grades fourth through sixth
Expanding technique, strength, and versatility.
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
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
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
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
POMS
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45 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 team and spirit programs
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
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
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
What To Expect
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Increased focus on technique and precision
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Growth in strength, flexibility, and coordination
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Supportive and structured learning environment
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Encouragement of personal expression and performance quality