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SDA’s recreational dance program
allows students of all ages and skill levels to participate. Dance classes begin in September and run once a week until May, when we hold our annual recital. However, it is never too late to enroll! Prices range according to class time lengths.
Ballet is the foundation of all dance.
We at SDA strongly encourage that ballet is to be taken in conjunction with a tap and/or jazz class. All students in ballet LEVEL I AND UP are required to wear a black leotard with pink tights, along with appropriate dance shoes(pink canvas or leather ballet, and black tap).
PRE-BALLET/TAP (ages 4-6)
For the little ones who just can’t stop twirling and prancing around the house! A Pre-Ballet/Tap class will introduce basic dance technique to your child and do so in a FUN atmosphere with others at the same age and skill level. This 45 minute class is divided into two dance lessons, beginning with ballet and ending with tap. Both ballet and tap shoes are required for this class.
PRE-BALLET/TAP (ages 3-6)
This princess-themed class covers all the skills taught in a regular PBT class, only using “princess” props, music, and games! Each student is referred to by their teacher as “Princess" to make them feel extra royal!
Ballet Technique
Level I (ages 5-7)
Level II (ages 8-11)
Level III (advanced only)
High School Level
Your child will be introduced to the fundamentals of ballet including: the basic body positions, body alignment, and ballet terminology along with emphasis on balance, flexibility, and grace. A dress code of black leotard with pink tights will be enforced in these classes.
Tap Technique
Level I (ages 5-7)
Level II (ages 8-11)
Level III (ages 11 and up)
Students will learn the fundamentals of tap with emphasis on rhythm, weight transfer, vocabulary and performance qualities. We recommend for ballet to be taken in conjunction with any tap class. Students may dress in casual dancewear.
Broadway Jazz (ages 7 – 10)
This half hour class introduces basic jazz technique with emphasis on characterization and dramatization! Students learn jazz combinations in a “Broadway performing style.” A dress code of casual dancewear with black jazz shoes is enforced in this class.
Ballet/Jazz Combo (ages 11-15)
This hour long class is specially structured for beginner dancers in their pre-teens/teens. Curriculum includes thorough stretching, balance exercises, turns, leaps, unique dance combinations, and more! Students may dress in casual dancewear.
Hip Hop
Level I (ages 6-9)
Level II (ages 10-15)
High School Level
Learn the latest dance moves! Hip hop lessons focus on rhythm, weight transfer, body isolation, upper body strength, breakdancing popping, locking, and more! Sneakers and casual dress must be worn in these classes – NO jeans please. SDA uses only “kid-friendly” music.
