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Dance Classes

Pre Dance - Ages 2 - 5

This class teaches tap and ballet and focuses on age appropriate introduction to dance & movement. Great care is given to help each student develop a solid foundation for more advanced classes. 

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Dance I - Ages 5-9

This combination tap, jazz and ballet class develops the students beginner techniques using the combination of the three subject to reinforce proper body placement and dance technique while maintaining the younger students enjoyment of dance.

Beginner to Adv. beginner Tap, Jazz, Ballet combination class. This class continues to use the three subject combination to enhance the students knowledge, technique and ability in each subject, while helping the student to enjoy learning more about the performing arts. Students' begin to gain respect for the hard work and discipline needed for the performing arts, while still having the enjoyment of a fun three subject class.

Dance II - Ages 8-12

Junior to Intermediate Tap, Jazz, Ballet/lyrical combination class.  Some prior knowledge of dance is suggested. This combination class will deepen the students technique and knowledge in each subject. More time is dedicated to each subject allowing the student to become more focused on proper body placement and technique in each subject. This class begins to focus on performance level work. Ballet tech class is suggested.

Jr. Dance - Ages 9-18

Int/Sr Jazz & Lyrical - Ages 12-18

Intermediate to advanced Jazz, Ballet and Lyrical combination class. Some prior knowledge of dance is required. Ballet tech class is required. This class has a focus on correct ballet placement and expanding at a more advanced level on lyrical and jazz techniques. The student must have an understanding of performance level work. Ballet Technique Required

Int/Sr Tap & Hip Hop - Ages 12-18

Intermediate to advanced Tap and Hip Hop combination class. Ballet tech and some prior knowledge of tap, hip hop and jazz dance is required. This class focuses on more advance levels of tap technique. Students need a strong understanding of performance level work. Ballet Technique Required.

Hip Hop I & II - 7 to Adult

Combination of Street Style, Hip Hop and Jazz tech class for the beginner and advanced beginner student. This class is keep age appropriate and fun for the younger students, yet challenging to the beginner older students. Ballet tech or a combination class with ballet is suggested.

Ballet Tech - 8 to Adult

Ballet barre and center work, including complete barre stretch. This technique class is for students wishing to increase agility, flexibility, body placement, overall technique and fitness. This class offers the student the opportunity to further expand their knowledge of movement and dance vocabulary.  There is no recital routine for this class.

Pointe/Pre-Pointe - 11 to Adult

Specialized barre and center work, specifically focusing on the foot and ankle placement and overall body placement and technique for dance. Students must be 11 years or older with four or more years of ballet training. Ballet Tech class and directors approval is a requirement for this class. Ballet Technique Required

Musical Theater Dance  - 8 to Adult

Description to come

NYRDA

123 E Depot St, Angier, NC 27501

(919) 331-2010

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