Ages 3-5 - READY SET DANCE
A 45-minute combo class that teaches preschoolers the foundations of ballet, jazz, tap, hip hop, singing, and music. The class was created by dance studio owners who are experts in preschool dance. Now in over 300 locations, it is widely supported by the dance industry as the best dance class for preschoolers. The program develops the 3 C’s for preschoolers: confidence, coordination, and creativity. These dancers are also able to audition for our annual Nutcracker Performance and participate in the Recital.
Ages 5-7 - LEVEL 1
A hour-long combo class that focuses on Ballet, Tap, and Musicality to ignite creativity and teamwork. These dancers are also able to audition for our annual Nutcracker Performance and participate in the Recital.
Ages 7-9 - BALLET 2
A hour-long classical ballet training using the ABT’s National Training Curriculum™. Dancers will learn basic positions, placement, terminology, and techniques. These dancers are also able to audition for our annual Nutcracker Performance and participate in the Classical Ballet during the Recital.
Ages 7-9 - JAZZ/TAP 2
An hour-long combo class that teaches foundational Jazz and Tap terminology and techniques. Dancers will learn rhythm and sounds through a more focused class. These students may participate in the Recital.
Ages 9-11 - BALLET 3
An hour-long classical ballet class using the ABT’s National Training Curriculum™. Dancers will build on skills learned in Ballet 2 in a more regimented class with harder combinations and faster footwork. At this level, we begin to incorporate pre-pointe strengthening exercises and prepare dancers for level 4 expectations. These dancers are also able to audition for our annual Nutcracker Performance and participate in the Classical Ballet during the Recital.
Ages 9-11 - JAZZ 3
An hour-long class that builds on skills learned in Jazz 2 with more focus on complex sequences, turns, jumps, and flexibility. These students may participate in the Recital.
Ages 9-11- TAP 3
An hour-long class that builds on skills learned in Tap 2 with quicker footwork and more focus on clean tap sounds. These students may participate in the Recital.
Ages 11-13 - BALLET 4
An hour-long classical ballet class using the ABT’s National Training Curriculum™. Dancers will build on skills learned in Ballet 3 with more focus on strengthening and flexibility. This level will begin to learn repertoire from various ballets, and add ballet conditioning to classes. This level also adds pre-pointe conditioning and evaluations. In order to be considered to go “en pointe,” you must take two ballet classes per week consistently. These dancers are also able to audition for our annual Nutcracker Performance and participate in the Classical Ballet during the Recital.
Ages 11-13 - JAZZ 4
An hour-long class that builds on skills learned in Jazz 3 with more complex sequences, multiple turns, strength conditioning, flexibility, and stylized progressions. These students may participate in the Recital.
Ages 11-13 - TAP 4
An hour-long class that builds on skills learned in Tap 3 with more complex sequences and intermediate-level terminology. Dancers will begin to learn skills that can be used in Musical Theatre Performance. These students may participate in the Recital.
Ages 13-18 (Audition Required) - BALLET 5
An hour (or an hour-and-a-half)-long advanced classical ballet class using the ABT’s National Training Curriculum™. Dancers will build on skills learned in Ballet 4 and learn advanced combinations, intricate petite allegro, and train for future dance opportunities after High School, including College dance or Performance opportunities. Dancers in this level who already have pointe shoes are expected to wear them during class (pending the amount of time “en pointe”). Exercises to strengthen ankles and feet for pointe shoes are a part of every class. Students who would like to be considered to go “en pointe” must take two ballet classes per week consistently. These dancers are also able to audition for our annual Nutcracker Performance and participate in the Classical Ballet during the Recital.
Ages 13-18 (Audition Required) - JAZZ 5
An hour-and-a-half-long class that builds on skills learned in Jazz 4 with advanced sequences, turns, strength conditioning, flexibility, and Musical Theatre Style Jazz. This class will prepare dancers for future dance opportunities after High School, including College dance or Performance opportunities. These students may participate in the Recital.
Ages 13-18 (Audition Required) - TAP 5
An hour-long class that builds on skills learned in Tap 4 with more complex sequences and advanced-level terminology. Dancers will hone skills that can be used in Musical Theatre Performance and future dance opportunities after High School, including College dance or Performance opportunities. These students may participate in the Recital.
Ages 13-18 (Audition Required) Pas de Deux
An hour-long class that explores classical ballet, consisting of assisted turns, jumps, and dancing with a partner. Males must be at least 13 years old, have a strong core, and consistently attend one ballet class per week. Females must be at least 13 years old, have a strong core, consistently attend 2 ballet classes per week, and preferably be able to work in pointe shoes without assistance from the barre.
Ages 12-18 - Musical Theatre 4/5
An hour-long class that combines Dance, Acting, Singing, Scene work, and Choreography. Students will learn the History of Musical Theatre and iconic dance numbers from classic Broadway Productions. These students may participate in the Recital. (Audition Required)
Ages 18+ Adult Dance Classes - Adult Tap
An hour-long drop-in style class for all levels of tappers. Beginners are welcome to work at a slower pace, while advanced tappers have options of quicker, more complex versions of the steps.
pRIVATE LESSONS
PRIVATE DANCE LESSONS (dance level 3 and up) are designed to be a 30-minute one-on-one training with the instructor, to work specifically on what you need to excel at your particular level.
dISCLAIMER
**(Please note that receiving pointe shoes is a multi-step process that is very individualized for each dancer, and always requires a meeting with parents and ATT dance staff. In most cases, the minimum safe age to receive pointe shoes is 12.)
