Class Descriptions

Academy of Dance

Jammin‘

This class for ages 6 - 8 combines the excitement of jazz and hip-hop with the basic discipline of ballet.

Beginning/Intermediate Ballet

This class emphasize the basics in ballet, focusing on increasing strength and flexibility for dancers ages 12 - 16.

Beginning/Intermediate Lyrical Jazz

Dancers ages 12 - 16 will see an emphasis on strengthening technique.  Movement is slower and controlled and set to contemporary music.

WildChild

An accelerated hip-hop class that will develop into a competition team.  Not all class members will compete - an audition process will select dancers to compete as their interest and technique levels increase.  Members of this class must be enrolled in 2 additional classes (if in question, contact instructor for suggestions).

FlashBack Experiment

A study of hip hop dance icons beginning with Michael Jackson and the classic “Thriller”.   The class will be an advanced hip-hop class that focuses on specific hip-hop styles.

Kids Hip-Hop (9 - 12 year olds)

Middle School Hip-Hop (ages 11 - 14)

High School Hip-Hop (ages 14 - 18)

Hip hop classes use current music (edited) and movements that emphasize strength and energy that feature

the latest in hip-hop choreography.  

Hip-Hop Fitness

Great work out fun filled with high energy movement, for adults only.

Advanced Lyrical & Contemporary Jazz

The first ½ hour of this class will include a ballet barre with the last hour focusing on advanced lyrical and contemporary dance.  This class has a slightly larger fee to reflect the additional ½ hour of class.

ZAPP Juniors

A class for ages 9 - 12 with some experience in dance.   This class is for dancers who want additional performing opportunities.

ZAPP Cadets

This class is one of the ZAPP companies and participates in several extra performances during the year.   Placement in this class is by instructor permission.

ZAPP Company Class

These classes are for the ZAPP Dancers who are chosen by audition