This program, specifically designed for 3 and 4 year olds, meets once a week for 45 minutes. The class is broken down into 15 minute increments of the three main disciplines of dance: ballet, jazz and tap. Emphasis is placed on proper placement and comprehension of basic ballet, jazz and tap steps. Repetition is used each week for maximum retention of all material, and creative movement exercises are brought into class to nurture artistic development at this early age. Students will perform one dance in the discipline of the instructor’s choice, and are required to purchase one costume for this class.

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Developed for 5 and 6 year olds, this one hour class teaches basic fundamentals of tap and jazz dancing. In jazz, students begin stretching and learning basic jumps and turns. In tap, rhythmic exercises strengthen musicality and students will learn standard tap progressions. Students will perform one dance in the discipline of the instructor’s choice, and are required to purchase one costume for this class.

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By popular demand, Acro classes are now being offered for dancers ages 3-8 years old. Classes begin with stretching and core strengthening exercises to ensure proper placement for progressions across the floor. Students will learn the basics of tumbling and will learn a routine combining dance technique and acrobatic movements.

Ballet and Jazz Technique classes are offered as supplemental training for more focused students. Any student over the age of 11, as well as those who receive solos, duets or trios are strongly encouraged to add Technique classes to their program. Technique classes do not perform recital dances and focus more intensively on proper execution of steps, progressions and combinations while developing the student’s personal artistic style. While technique classes compliment core ballet and jazz classes, they can also be taken as a substitution, should a recital dance not be desired in one or both of these disciplines.

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By invitation only, our Choreography Workshop class is open to our advanced students. Each class begins with both dance improvisation and group choreography exercises. Dancers will interpret poetry, song lyrics, and a variety of other mediums to create their own short dances at home to be shown in class and evaluated and discussed by their peers the following week. With each assignment, specific guidelines will be given regarding shape, space, time, sound, and other elements of choreography. The class will choreograph a dance to be performed in our recital as a group and will have full creative control over the song, costuming, and overall composition.

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By popular demand, we will now be offering Adult Ballet and Adult Hip Hop classes all year! Whether you danced as a child or are just starting out, we have classes that are guaranteed to be a lot of fun in a non-intimidating setting. No teenagers allowed- these classes are strictly for ages 18 and up!

Adult Ballet will focus on classical technique while emphasizing proper placement, as well as artistry and grace. his is a great class to tone and tighten legs and abs. We promise you'll get a great workout!

Adult Hip Hop is all about having fun! Starting with isolations and stretching, you'll also learn choreography each week. This is a high-energy class that will leave you feeling great!

Adult Classes will be on a pay-as-you-come basis. There is no monthly commitment required. If you have any questions, please feel free to call us for more information.

No one is "too uncoordinated" for Adult Classes!

The Next Step Dance Academy will hold Summer Sessions during July and August. These programs are not only beneficial to our current students, but they are a great way for new and prospective students to get acquainted with dance and our studio. Classes will meet daily during early morning and afternoon hours and are available in the following age groups:

3-5 year olds, 5-7 year olds, 8-10 year olds, 10-12 year olds, and 13+.

More information regarding the Summer 2010 Sessions will be available in the Spring.