Decatur Dance Academy

 

 


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Jazz...strength and flexibility are taught to the most updated and popular music. It is designed to develop coordination, flexibility and muscle tone. Ages 6 and up.

Tap...designed to teach rhythm, coordination and precision of movement. Taught on a graded system, consisting of barre work, center floor and routines set to all types of music.

Ages 4 and up.

Ballet...is the basic foundation of all dance forms and very important to a dancer's development. It is a structured class where French terminology is taught through barre work, across the floor and center combinations. Ballet develops grace, proper alignment, coordination, balance, strength and flexibility. Highly recommended for every dance student.

Ages 4 and up.

Pointe...is an extension of ballet for serious and advanced students. Recommendation by our staff is required and only after age 12 and Pre-Pointe class.

CheerTeam...join the DDA Stars Team and learn cheers, chants, jumps, mounts, dances, builds and more. High energy and lots of fun.

Ages 5 and up.

Acrobatics...a combination of gymnastic tricks, balancing, partner work and dance. Natural flexibility a plus!

Ages 5 and up.

Clogging...derived from traditional folk clog dancing, tapping out intricate rhythms against the floor. Clogging develops rhythm, precision and teamwork. Ages 8 and up.
Hip Hop...A fun and energenic freestyle dance form that teaches the current dance craze of popping, locking, and hip hop dance moves to current musice as seen on music videos. Age 6 and up.  

Starlette Program..Learning the basics of dance while having a fun and creative adventure. Included in our Starlette program are the following classes:

Creative Movement...an introductory dance class designed to teach basic motor skills, while developing muscular coordination, gracefulness, balance, eye-hand coordination and awareness of rhythm. Introduces the child to a structured class atmosphere and basic social skills. Ages 3 and 4

Pre-Dance..for ages 4 to 6 this is a 45 minute class.  It is an extention of our creative class learning the next series of dance steps.  Black tap and pink ballet shoes required. 

KinderDance Combo..for ages 5to 7 this is a one hour class combining ballet, tap, and jazz techniques and dances.

Starlette Combo..for ages 7 to 9 this is a one hour class.  It is the continuation of KinderDance on a more advanced level.  Pink ballet and black tap shoes are required.  Tan jazz shoes area optional.