Class Descriptions
Contact us for class placement.
Returning dancers: please contact aadmissemily@gmail.com with class placement questions.
New dancers: please contact AbundanceAcademyofDance@gmail.com for placement questions.
Class placement is ultimately determined by the instructors based on what is best for the individual dancer.
Tiny Dancers
Ages 3-6
Tiny classes are a fun and fantastic way to introduce your child to the world of dance. Your tiny dancer will discover ballet and tap dance through imaginative instruction, games, and exploration. Our dancers will develop creativity, musicality, body, and spatial awareness.
Acro Groove
Ages 3-6
Acro Groove is the ultimate combination of both hip-hop and acrobatics foundational skills for your energetic dancer! Work on rhythm, body awareness, body control in this fresh, fast paced class.
Bunhead Academy
Ages 5-7
This AAD original class is a perfect transition from the Tiny or Acro Groove classes, before venturing into the level I classes. It will explore ballet and tap, with some jazz, focusing on fully understanding the etiquette of dance class while building their skills each week. Perfect for your danced-obsessed Kindergartener ready for a more challenging class.
Dancer MUST be at least in 1st grade to participate in any age appropriate class beyond Tiny/Acro Groove/Bunhead Academy
Demi Dancers
Combination: Foundational Jazz, Hip Hop, & Ballet Class
Exploring the foundations of dance in this special combination class of jazz, hip-hop and ballet. It’s the best start into the world of dance. Ideal for 1st through 4th graders.
Tap
This beginning level tap class will introduce dancers the foundations of tap. Open to all ages 7+!
Ballet
Ballet classes build strength, poise, proper body alignment, turnout, and extension in an expressive atmosphere. Dancers will develop their skills through classic barre work and floor exercises. Classes help to build technique with graceful, coordinated movements and provide the foundation for all other dance styles.
Pointe
This class builds on ballet technique while working in pointe shoes. Class will consist of barre and center work, with a focus on proper alignment and correct placement.
*Class is by teacher invitation only, with required evaluation
*Must be enrolled in Ballet at AAD
Lyrical*
Dancers use ballet, jazz, and other philosophies of movement to express themselves emotionally and musically while breaking some traditions in the dance world.
*Must be enrolled in Ballet III, IV, or V to participate in lyrical class.
Jazz
Jazz classes focus on all elements of the jazz discipline including positions, turns, jumps, and leaps. Students will also learn center and locomotor progressions as well as proper stretching techniques, to enhance strength and flexibility. Classes explode with energy and create a space for dancers to explore their individual styles.
Jazz is included in the Demi Dancers, All That Crew, & Advanced Jazz classes. Contact us for which class is the right fit for your dancer.
Ascendance Squad
Ascendance fuses together Jazz with Hip-Hop. Best for those interested in Jazz level II or Hip Hop level II.
All That! Crew
All That Crew fuses together Jazz with Hip-Hop. Best for those interested in Jazz III or Hip Hop levels III.
Abundance Players*
Production/Musical Theater Class
This class focuses on character, performance, and acting skills for the bright lights of the big stage. Perfect for the dancer who craves more theatrical dancing. We will explore many musical theater classics and perform our own routine for the recital. Ages 7+
*Must be enrolled in an additional jazz, ballet, hip hop, or tap class to participate.
Hip-Hop
Hip-hop classes are fun and energetic, influenced by current music and culture. This style of dance is designed to teach musicality, coordination, strength, and agility. Students will participate in a high-energy class highlighting everyone's individual style.
Hip-Hop is part of the Acro Groove Classes, Demi Dancers, Ascendance Squad & the All That Crew.
AAD Company
Company is for those dancers who want an additional challenge and performance opportunities. There are specific class requirements plus strict attendance policies in addition to any assigned Company class(es). Strong focus on technique, strength, musicality, performance, and leaps and turns. Auditions take place in summer.
Class placement is ultimately determined by the instructors based on what is best for the individual dancer.
Acro
Acro: Look out for Acro Workshops, and Jam Sessions!
Acro is a style of dance that works to seamlessly fuse dance moves with skills of balance, strength, flexibility, limbering, and tumbling. We allow our students to be consistently challenged in a fun, safe, and supportive environment. All levels will be in a recital routine together. Combined rehearsals will take place during the second half of the year.
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