RECREATIONAL DIVISION

ACADEMY OF DANCE RECREATIONAL DIVISION

The Academy of Dance Recreational Division offers qualify dance education for students of all age groups and ability levels, beginning at 18 months of age through high school students, as well as some adult offerings.

YOUNG CHILDREN'S DIVISION
(ages 18 months - 6 years)

CLASSES OFFERED

CREATIVE MOVEMENT
(ages 3 & 4)  45 min class

MOMMY AND ME (ages 1& 2)  45 min class

Description:

Based on the spirit of fun, this age-appropriate creatively choreographed program explores all the basics of dance. With activity resources and special music, teachers engage the students’ attention and imagination. Little ones participating in Creative Movement will have the opportunity to perform one dance at our annual recital: a highlight for both the children and parents!

 

KINDER-COMBO (ages 5 & 6)  1 hr class
ADVANCED KINDER-COMBO (ages 7-9)  1 hr class

 

Description:

In this successful age-appropriate program, children are introduced to all the fundamentals of 3 basic forms of dance: Ballet, Tap and Jazz. Throughout this program, students will learn the correct disciplines of body positioning, and alignment in Ballet, develop an outstanding sense of rhythm and musicality through Tap, and be introduced to the exhilarating world of Jazz. Students in Kinder-combo will perform two dance routines in our annual recital.

 

*In the best interest of each dancer, we strongly recommend placing your child in the appropriate age level. Proper placement has proven to provide a positive experience and the most potential for growth, for each individual student. Classes not reaching a minimum enrollment of five students may be rescheduled or closed*

MAIN DANCE DIVISION
(ages 7 years and above)

CLASSES OFFERED

PRIMARY CLASSES
(ages 7-9)
Hip Hop, Lyric (7-12), Jazz, Tap, Ballet (7-12)

JUNIOR CLASSES (ages 10-12)
Hip Hop, Lyric (7-12), Jazz, Tap, Ballet (7-12)

SENIOR CLASSES (ages 13+)
Hip Hop, Lyric, Jazz, Tap, Ballet, Modern

ADULT CLASSES ($10 per class, pay as you attend)
Ballet, Tap, Jazz


Description:

Classes in our Main Dance Division are open to all and are designed for students looking for a recreational dance program. Throughout all levels of instruction, The Academy of Dance offers a curriculum, which includes Ballet, Jazz, Tap, Hip Hop, Lyric and Modern. In a positive and encouraging atmosphere, students are taught proper dance vocabulary and technique.
At our annual recital, dancers will perform a routine in each subject studied.

*In the best interest of each dancer, we strongly recommend placing your child in the appropriate age level. Proper placement has proven to provide a positive experience and the most potential for growth, for each individual student. Classes not reaching a minimum enrollment of five students may be rescheduled or closed*

Academy of Dance

Studio Address:
175 Benton Drive Suite 300

East Longmeadow, MA 01028

Mailing Address:
P.O. Box 29
East Longmeadow, MA 01028

413-525-4659
contactus@academyofdance-el.com