Classes

Take Five Dance Academy offers classes in Ballet, Tap, Jazz, Hip Hop, Acrobatics, Modern and Theatre. Our dancers range in age from 3 to young adults. In addition, Music and Movement classes are offered to parents and toddlers, 18 months-36 months old.

Our classes are designed to teach muscle development, coordination, balance, rhythm, grace and poise. Dancers will gain independence and confidence, build positive self-image and learn to interact with others. Our main objective is for each student to learn the joy and appreciation of music and dance.

Please give us a call for Scheduling & Tuition information.

Dancers must be the appropriate age level by September 1st.

Music & Movement (18-36 months):
A special 6 week program for parents (or caregiver) & toddlers, designed to be an introduction to music, movement, fingerplays and action rhymes. Learn more...

Creative Dance (3 year olds):
Our 55 minute class for 3 year olds is designed to be a fun, first-time exposure to dance.
Dancers will be taught beginning ballet steps and terminology and learn motor skills such as hopping, jumping and skipping. Singing, pantomime and creative movement activities are presented to encourage personality development. Strengthening and flexibility skills will be incorporated in the acrobatic portion of this class. Dancers will be taught beginning acrobatic skills to help develop their coordination and balance.

Intro to Dance (4 year olds):
This 55 minute class is designed for 4 year olds and is the next progressive level after our “Creative Dance” class. This class incorporates ballet, tap, and acrobatics. Dancers will learn beginning ballet steps and terminology. They will start incorporating individual dance steps into combinations and work on coordination skills using both arms and legs. Beginning tap steps will be taught. At the same time children will be taught to count and hear different rhythms. Singing and pantomime activities are still incorporated in this class to encourage dancers to express and develop their feelings and emotions through their own creative movements. Strengthening and flexibility skills will be incorporated in the acrobatic portion of this class. Dancers will be taught beginning acrobatic skills to help develop their coordination and balance.

Dance Basics (5 year olds):
This 55 minute class is designed for 5 year olds and is the next progressive level after our “Intro to Dance” class. This class incorporates ballet, tap and jazz. Dancers will learn ballet steps and terminology. They will incorporate individual dance steps into combinations, work on coordination skills using both arms and legs, including right and left distinction. Tap steps will be taught. At the same time children will be taught to count and hear different, more complex rhythms. Singing and pantomime activities are once again incorporated in this class to encourage dancers to express and develop their feelings and emotions through their own creative movements. Fun dance activities will be taught to introduce jazz steps. The style of jazz will be age appropriate, combining many of the elements of music and movement styles such as those found in Hannah Montana and High School Musical.

Acro 1 and 2 (5 & 6 year olds):
A 55 minute class directed to develop the individual strength, stretch, and confidence of each child. Students will learn floor work integrating tumbling skills with dance movements.

Please note: 5 year old students are required to be enrolled in a “Dance Basics” class in order to take this class. This is considered an additional class for them. A discounted rate is given to those who take multiple classes.

In an effort to encourage more boys to participate in dance, 5 year old boys may take Acro 1 or Acro 2 without being required to take a Dance Basics class.

Hip Hop 1 (5 & 6 year olds):
This 55 minute class is a high energy genre of dance, concentrating upon style, funk and self-expression. Hip Hop combines all elements of dance and music while giving the student freedom to “let loose.”

Please note: 5 year old students are required to be enrolled in a “Dance Basics” class in order to take this class. This is considered an additional class for them. A discounted rate is given to those who take multiple classes.

In an effort to encourage more boys to participate in dance, 5 year old boys may take Hip Hop 1 without being required to take a Dance Basics class.

Primary Level (6 year olds):
Our 6 year old students are able to take 55 minute classes in the following dance subjects of Ballet, Tap, Jazz, Acro 1 or 2, or Hip Hop 1.

Elementary Level (7-9 year olds):
Our 7-9 year old students are able to take 55 minute classes in the following dance subjects of Ballet, Tap, Jazz, Acrobatics, Hip Hop and Musical Theatre.

Secondary Level (10-12 yrs old & teens):
Our 10-12 yrs old & teen students are able to take 55 minute classes in the following dance subjects of Ballet, Tap, Jazz, Acrobatics, Hip Hop and Musical Theatre.

Ballet:
A 55 minute designed for the beginner through advanced dancer. This is the most serious and demanding of the dance forms. Ballet students will learn proper body alignment, traditional ballet technique and the grace of motion while at the same time building muscle tone and strength.

Tap:
A 55 minute class designed to teach coordination and rhythm skills. As dancers progress, steps will get increasingly more intricate and complex rhythm patterns will be explored.

Jazz:
A 55 minute class consisting of strong, sharp, placed movements executed to today’s music. Jazz develops agility and coordination while instilling a sense of rhythm and interpretation of music. Theater style choreography and hip hop style moves makes this class a favorite.

Hip Hop:
This 55 minute class is a high energy genre of dance, concentrating upon style, funk and self-expression. Hip Hop combines all elements of dance and music while giving the student freedom to “let loose”. This class offers a release to stress, as well as, a release of self-satisfaction. Anyone can start, an experienced dancer or not. Fifth Element: Hip Hop Crew

Acrobatics:
A 55 minute class directed to develop the individual strength, stretch and confidence of each child.
Students will learn floor work integrating tumbling skills with dance movements.

Modern:
This form of dance combines ballet, jazz and abstract movements. Students will focus on musicality and free expression. Students must be at the intermediate level of ballet and be recommended by a teacher in order to participate in this class.

Musical Theatre:
Theatre classes help children of all ages focus and concentrate their energies while improving their writing and communication skills; tools useful in every aspect of life. While studying in our Theater Department, children from all walks of life will learn to express themselves freely and in an unbiased manner.

• Create characters

• Creative drama

• Monologues

• Scenes

• Plays

• Singing

• Dancing

• Staging

• Vocalization

• Improvisation

• Theatre in the round

• Behind the scene technical work

Theatre skills enhance children’s self esteem, make it easier to step into new situations, help with problem solving, strengthen listening skills, encourage cooperation, make interaction with others more comfortable and manage and overcome public speaking fears. No prior dance or theatre training is necessary to participate in our Theatre program. In addition to the technical and creative skills the children will learn in class, they will also have the opportunity to perform in one or both of the Ensemble’s two original shows. One production will be scheduled during the winter holiday season and another NEW production in the spring. Come share in this exciting experience. All you need is your imagination and desire to have a great time. Learn more...

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