In all classes, students are taught proper vocabulary and technique. Student training is augmented by access to guest teachers, choreographers, managers and agents from Los Angeles and New York City. In addition, we provide the opportunity for students to attend enrichment workshops, performances and competitions.

• Class placement is assigned based on the faculty’s evaluation of the student’s abilities, potential, desire and attendance.
• Dance, acting, modeling and voice students will have a role in the Academy’s annual production.
• Technique classes are offered at a variety of levels to best accommodate the growing skills of the students.

DANCE
Tiny Tots
This class will focus on coordination, large motor skill development, musical and spatial awareness, and listening skills through the basics of Ballet, Tap and Tumbling. Students will perform two of three styles in annual production.

Combo I, II & III
Students will learn the discipline of the Ballet barre, Ballet positions, body alignment, and center work. Rhythm and musicality is developed with basics of Tap dance and an introduction to Jazz dance. Students will perform two of three styles in annual production.

Ballet
Exercise is performed at the barre and in the center developing strength. Students will ascertain flexibility, musicality, and phrasing, focusing on aesthetics and body awareness. Ballet is strongly recommended for all students, as this is the foundation for all other forms of dance.

Lyrical
With a foundation in Ballet, students will experience a theatrical form of dance.

Jazz
Students will develop the ability to coordinate isolated steps, execute lengthy jazz sequences, and gain exposure to rhythms and styles in the many different jazz idioms.

Hip-Hop
Taking a different approach to jazz, students will learn the latest dance trends and styles.

Competition Team
This class is for students who show exceptional progress, concentration, ability and commitment. The goal of this class is to produce high caliber performers who exhibit strength, dedication and performance ability.

Music Theater Dance
Broadway musical movement for singers & actors learning to dance.

Technique
For the competitive dancer looking gain more strength in Ballet, Lyrical, & Jazz.

ACTING
Academy acting classes at all levels will develop communication skills for stage, television and film. This give and take process will include warm-ups, improv exercises, monologues and scenes. At the higher levels, exposure to industry producers, managers and agents will be offered.

MODELING
This twelve-week course will provide skills in modeling based on three mediums – stage, print and media. It will allow for insight into etiquette, fashion, photography, communication, weight management, and skin, hair and nail care. Students will also be exposed to industry managers, agents, and executives at the higher levels.

VOICE
Private lessons will be available to students in order to gain expanded singing range, voice strength, improved breath control, focused tone, diaphragm strength and increased confidence.