where professional quality dancers are created and students are inspired with the joy and love of dance. At the Academy, dance instruction is exciting, safe and a challenging experience that can yield results. Dance classes at the Academy are limited in size so that every dancer receives personal care and attention.
A major focus at the Academy is classical ballet, including pointe work and performance workshop classes. The Academy is the only area dance school to provide Pilates and GYROTONIC® classes as well as training in modern dance at all levels. Modern students are trained with a blend of Graham, Horton and Cunningham techniques. Jazz students have an opportunity to learn jazz technique, as well as hip hop, and beginner and Intermediate levels of tap are offered. Students at the Academy are placed in levels based on a combination of age and ability. Ballet classes are free for male students ages 3-18.
