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Middle & High School Dance Classes, Jacksonville Beach

These classes start the transition between the Early Childhood Program and the study of more advanced classical ballet, tap, jazz, acrobatics and pointe shoe work.

We create an encouraging environment while focusing on quality technique, to prepare young dancers for a confidence-filled future.

Enroll for a FREE trial class to find out if the style you have chosen is suitable for you or your child. Click here to get started with a free class or view the various dance styles below.

Class Information

Pointe

Grades 4-12

Dancers are recommended for Pointe by their dance instructor.

Students must be enrolled in at least one regular ballet class in addition to pointe class. A Stretch/Condition class is highly recommended as well.

Classical Ballet

Learn one of dance’s most respected disciplines. Grades 1-12

Ballet is one of the world’s most beautiful and revered art forms. Dancers will build self-control, body awareness and self-discipline while learning theory and vocabulary.

Jazz

Experience the energy of jazz! Grades 1-12

This popular and dynamic style is taught in a positive environment to all age groups. Jazz is enjoyable for any dancer who just wants to get moving! This type of dancing is energetic and fun, consisting of unique moves, fancy footwork, leaps and a variety of turns.

These classes are highly encouraged to be paired with a ballet class.

Tap

Get your toes tapping! Grades 1-12

These classes will focus on traditional and modern tap styles emphasizing rhythm work in the center, across the floor and in choreography. Mastering this style of dance can help with coordination, rhythm, musicality and agility. Classes are designed to suit your ability and are always enjoyable!

Hip Hop

Bust some moves on the floor! Grades 1-12

Modern and dynamic, hip hop is certainly addictive. This powerful, high-energy dance style relies on a punchy beat and a little bit of attitude!

Dance combinations across the floor lead to a fun and age appropriate dance combination at the end of class.

Acro

Tumble class for dancers! Grades 1-12

Our Acro classes focus on basic tumbling skills while also working on strength, flexibility and balance. Various levels will work on handstands, forward rolls, back bends to more advanced skills like handsprings and flips.

Stretch and Conditioning

Extend your dance education! Grades 4-12

Stretch/Condition classes are designed to build up the necessary muscles and flexibility to help your dancer achieve more advanced skills. Students will learn how to stretch on their own properly to help avoid injury in the present and future.

This class is a perfect complement, and requirement, for Intermediate and Company levels. Students must be enrolled in one regular ballet class in addition to Stretch and Conditioning.

Leaps and Turns

Reach the next level. Grades 4-12

This technique class will challenge dancers to improve their turning and leaping capabilities. Using across the floor progressions, dancers will work on controlling their body movements to prepare and execute challenging turning and leaping combinations.

This class is a perfect complement, and requirement, for Intermediate and Company levels. Students must be enrolled in one regular ballet class in addition to Leaps and Turns.

Adult

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