Dance Styles Offered by A Step Ahead Dance Company
Tap, Pom/Cheer, Jazz, Clogging, Musical Theatre, Contemporary, Ballet,
Pointe Ballet, Lyrical, Hip Hop, and Acro/Tumbling
Pointe Ballet, Lyrical, Hip Hop, and Acro/Tumbling
BALLET - BEGINNING
Our beginning ballet class introduces young children to the basics of ballet technique. Students begin to work on alignment and posture in the body, coordination, core strength, development of the feet in turnout, and musical movement. This class includes floor work, introductory barre work, and skills moving across the floor.
Our beginning ballet class introduces young children to the basics of ballet technique. Students begin to work on alignment and posture in the body, coordination, core strength, development of the feet in turnout, and musical movement. This class includes floor work, introductory barre work, and skills moving across the floor.
BALLET - INTERMEDIATE
The intermediate ballet class still applies everything learned in the beginning level. Now that
the students are older, we put even more concentration on alignment, coordination, turn out of legs, musicality, and core strength. We will also introduce more on stretching for flexibility, balancing in small positions, turns, and intermediate jumps. Students should be able to keep their legs straight and point their toes during the exercises. Students will begin to learn to do multiple steps in an exercise as well as learn moving jumps.
The intermediate ballet class still applies everything learned in the beginning level. Now that
the students are older, we put even more concentration on alignment, coordination, turn out of legs, musicality, and core strength. We will also introduce more on stretching for flexibility, balancing in small positions, turns, and intermediate jumps. Students should be able to keep their legs straight and point their toes during the exercises. Students will begin to learn to do multiple steps in an exercise as well as learn moving jumps.
BALLET - ADVANCED
The advanced level class works on everything learned in previous levels. Students should be able to consistently use good core strength, alignment, and turn out. The students will stretch more intensely, begin to balance in large positions, and work on more advanced intermediate jumps. By now, the students are mature enough to apply corrections from the barre to their exercises on the floor so that we can begin to focus more on artistry, musicality, and more complex patterns of steps.
The advanced level class works on everything learned in previous levels. Students should be able to consistently use good core strength, alignment, and turn out. The students will stretch more intensely, begin to balance in large positions, and work on more advanced intermediate jumps. By now, the students are mature enough to apply corrections from the barre to their exercises on the floor so that we can begin to focus more on artistry, musicality, and more complex patterns of steps.
Pointe Ballet
The Pointe program consists of three levels plus the developmental Pre-Pointe class. Ballet students who display adequate technique, strength, and motivation may be admitted into the Pointe program through director evaluation. Participation in ballet technique classes is mandatory in order to ensure proper development in a very demanding and challenging style of classical ballet.
The Pointe program consists of three levels plus the developmental Pre-Pointe class. Ballet students who display adequate technique, strength, and motivation may be admitted into the Pointe program through director evaluation. Participation in ballet technique classes is mandatory in order to ensure proper development in a very demanding and challenging style of classical ballet.
JAZZ DANCE
Jazz dancing is a form of dance that showcases a dancer’s individual style and originality. Every jazz dancer interprets and executes moves and steps in their own way. Jazz dancing is energetic and fun, consisting of unique moves, fancy footwork, big leaps, and quick turns! To excel in jazz, dancers benefit from a background in ballet, as ballet encourages grace and balance.
Jazz dancing is a form of dance that showcases a dancer’s individual style and originality. Every jazz dancer interprets and executes moves and steps in their own way. Jazz dancing is energetic and fun, consisting of unique moves, fancy footwork, big leaps, and quick turns! To excel in jazz, dancers benefit from a background in ballet, as ballet encourages grace and balance.
HIP-HOP
ASADC's energy-packed class that strives to use old as well as the latest hip hop
moves to develop a person’s style. This class teaches rhythm, coordination, and musicality. It
is unique in that it allows its dancers to perform with freedom of movement, adding their
own personalities. Hip-Hop is a great dance class for those that like unique dance styles!
ASADC's energy-packed class that strives to use old as well as the latest hip hop
moves to develop a person’s style. This class teaches rhythm, coordination, and musicality. It
is unique in that it allows its dancers to perform with freedom of movement, adding their
own personalities. Hip-Hop is a great dance class for those that like unique dance styles!
Musical Theatre
This class will be a combination of original and sometimes zany choreography based on
Broadway shows and repertoire. This class is a great place to learn, grow, and develop
self-confidence in musical theatre skills. Singing, dancing, and acting are the cornerstones of
all great musical productions. This class will expand upon all dance skills with a focus
on theatrical dancing. Jazz and lyrical will be used, and tap may be introduced.
This class will be a combination of original and sometimes zany choreography based on
Broadway shows and repertoire. This class is a great place to learn, grow, and develop
self-confidence in musical theatre skills. Singing, dancing, and acting are the cornerstones of
all great musical productions. This class will expand upon all dance skills with a focus
on theatrical dancing. Jazz and lyrical will be used, and tap may be introduced.
Tap
Tap dancing is one of the most entertaining, lighthearted, and classic of all the dance styles. Tap dance is a musical art form and a great way to develop rhythm, coordination, and balance. From the classic style of Broadway to contemporary rhythms, tap is always a crowd pleaser!
Tap dancing is one of the most entertaining, lighthearted, and classic of all the dance styles. Tap dance is a musical art form and a great way to develop rhythm, coordination, and balance. From the classic style of Broadway to contemporary rhythms, tap is always a crowd pleaser!
Contemporary
Contemporary dance is a fusion of interpretive movement incorporating ballet, jazz, lyrical, and modern technique. There are no limits for choreography and expression in a contemporary class. Enjoy developing technique and exploring what is possible for dancers in this popular style.
Contemporary dance is a fusion of interpretive movement incorporating ballet, jazz, lyrical, and modern technique. There are no limits for choreography and expression in a contemporary class. Enjoy developing technique and exploring what is possible for dancers in this popular style.
Lyrical
Lyrical dance is a dance style that blends jazz, contemporary, modern, and ballet techniques. A lyrical dancer uses movement to express strong emotions such as love, joy, and anger most commonly interpreting the lyrics of a song. Movements in lyrical dance are characterized by fluidity and grace, with the dancer flowing from one move to another. Class includes a strong ballet foundation with elements of all other styles for a broad range of expression and musicality.
Lyrical dance is a dance style that blends jazz, contemporary, modern, and ballet techniques. A lyrical dancer uses movement to express strong emotions such as love, joy, and anger most commonly interpreting the lyrics of a song. Movements in lyrical dance are characterized by fluidity and grace, with the dancer flowing from one move to another. Class includes a strong ballet foundation with elements of all other styles for a broad range of expression and musicality.
Combo Class
This class is a combination of ballet and tap basics. This class is a great introduction to rhythm, tempo, and musicality in tap while building on skills and foundations of ballet. This class is perfect for the beginner dancer. It allows the student to explore two styles of dance and begin to learn and understand the moves and terminology of each dance.
This class is a combination of ballet and tap basics. This class is a great introduction to rhythm, tempo, and musicality in tap while building on skills and foundations of ballet. This class is perfect for the beginner dancer. It allows the student to explore two styles of dance and begin to learn and understand the moves and terminology of each dance.
Clogging
Clogging is a fast tap dancing using a double tap. It was originated in Appalachia, but clogging classes at ASADC has taken on a modern and original style. Clogging is always a crowd pleaser and an exciting skill to learn.
Clogging is a fast tap dancing using a double tap. It was originated in Appalachia, but clogging classes at ASADC has taken on a modern and original style. Clogging is always a crowd pleaser and an exciting skill to learn.
Tiny Tot Tumbling
This is an energy filled class full of creative movement, music, and tumbling. A great
introduction for boys and girls who are active and show an interest in acro, music, and dancing.
This is an energy filled class full of creative movement, music, and tumbling. A great
introduction for boys and girls who are active and show an interest in acro, music, and dancing.
Level I Acro/Tumbling
Level I acro/tumbling is a great way to learn a strong tumbling foundation. Particpants will successfully master the cartwheel, round off, handstand, and back bend. The athlete will begin skills that will help their bodies develop to be a strong tumbler.
Level I acro/tumbling is a great way to learn a strong tumbling foundation. Particpants will successfully master the cartwheel, round off, handstand, and back bend. The athlete will begin skills that will help their bodies develop to be a strong tumbler.
Level II and III Acro/Tumbling
Students participating in these classes must have a solid foundation in basic tumbling skills
and are ready to build on them. Students will advance from class to class as they master
more difficult tumbling skills. A special emphasis is on conditioning and building the
inner core so these skills can be taught in a safe manner.
Students participating in these classes must have a solid foundation in basic tumbling skills
and are ready to build on them. Students will advance from class to class as they master
more difficult tumbling skills. A special emphasis is on conditioning and building the
inner core so these skills can be taught in a safe manner.
Level IV Acro/Tumbling
Students in this class are solid in their knowledge of tumbling skills and are ready for the next step. This class concentrates on connecting those skills to make a tumbling series of moves. This is a high energy level class and placement is based on teachers recommendation.
Students in this class are solid in their knowledge of tumbling skills and are ready for the next step. This class concentrates on connecting those skills to make a tumbling series of moves. This is a high energy level class and placement is based on teachers recommendation.
Pom & Cheer
Whether you are a cheerleader just getting started, wanting to become a member of your
schools dance team, preparing for college tryouts, or you just want to learn how to
tumble, ASADC can help with the conditioning and skills needed for success. Our cheer classes provide tumbling, jumping, and motion training, with classes and clinics that focus on specific skills, such as back handsprings and back tucks, as well as general skills and instruction in performance technique and choreography. We offer pom at its best. Dance and pom skills will combine to create extraordinary pom choreography. Dancers will receive training in conditioning, dance technique, and poms techniques.
Whether you are a cheerleader just getting started, wanting to become a member of your
schools dance team, preparing for college tryouts, or you just want to learn how to
tumble, ASADC can help with the conditioning and skills needed for success. Our cheer classes provide tumbling, jumping, and motion training, with classes and clinics that focus on specific skills, such as back handsprings and back tucks, as well as general skills and instruction in performance technique and choreography. We offer pom at its best. Dance and pom skills will combine to create extraordinary pom choreography. Dancers will receive training in conditioning, dance technique, and poms techniques.
Adult Classes
You don't have to be a little one to learn the art of dance. A Step Ahead Dance Company is happy to teach even the most "seasoned" dancer. Our adult classes are tailored for your dancing ability. From the adult that never had the opportunity to learn to dance as a child or the dancer that would like to dust off their dancing shoes and take the floor, our experienced teachers can help you out.
Private Instruction
Students that enroll for private instruction are wanting a more one on one approach to learning. Each class is designed to work on the individual skills of the student and advance at the students pace. This is an advantage for those students that need a personalized pace for learning.
Students that enroll for private instruction are wanting a more one on one approach to learning. Each class is designed to work on the individual skills of the student and advance at the students pace. This is an advantage for those students that need a personalized pace for learning.
Dance Is For Everyone
Dancing is a wonderful form of self-expression, exercise, and creativity for all. It is a beneficial and fun way to give children a way to encourage exercise, aid with body awareness and confidence, in a social setting. Dance also helps to stimulate the intellect and learning as well.
A Step Ahead Dance Company is blessed to have staff members that are certified as a special education instructor and an elementary school counselor. We look forward to meeting with you and your child and set up a program designed just for their needs.
A Step Ahead Dance Company is blessed to have staff members that are certified as a special education instructor and an elementary school counselor. We look forward to meeting with you and your child and set up a program designed just for their needs.