The Academy of Dance Arts

Classes

A major focus 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.

Performance Opportunities

Every year in September and January, Academy students may audition for The Nutcracker and a spring performance produced by the Company of Dance Arts; the non-profit dance company affiliated with the Academy. Please call CODA at 732.842.4015 or check their website www.codanj.com for more information.

Students enrolled in workshop classes (marked with a “P” on the schedule) in ballet, modern, jazz, variations, contemporary ballet and repertoire, will have the opportunity to perform their work in a theater at the end of the school year. These classes are by teacher recommendation only, with the exception of the workshop classes for levels 5-11 which are open to any student taking 2 or more ballet technique classes a week.

Exam Opportunities

Every year, by teacher recommendation only, qualified students may take ballet examinations given by a visiting examiner from the Royal Academy of Dance, London, England. Each year more than 170,000 students in 75 countries take these exams. The exams serve to solidify the material taught at a particular level, so the student can confidently progress in their technique.

Uniform

In order to maintain a focused classroom, eliminate distractions, and facilitate a more professional and respectful environment, all classes require a uniform, available at the Toggs Boutique located in the Academy building.

Private Lessons & Coaching

Private lessons are available for auditions and exam coaching; variations; ballet; modern; jazz; tap; Pilates and GYROTONIC® . By appointment only. Rates are available upon request.

Registered rates

45 minute classes – $14.50          1 hour classes – $15.50          1.5 hours $18.00

The cost per class reduces with each additional registered class. For specific tuition information please contact the Academy.

Ballet classes are free for male students ages 3-18.

*In performance workshop classes students learn either an original piece of choreography created by their instructor or an existing piece of repertoire, to be performed in a theater at the end of the school year.

** Pilates and GYROTONIC® are methods of body conditioning.  Students use either specialized equipment with springs and/or cables to offer resistance, or props such as therebands,  foam rollers or rotator discs.