Dance Classes

Dance, Acting, & Voice Classes at HADC

Dance Sampler I (ages 3-4) This is the first dance class for your child, so it is filled with excitement and energy. The very young dancer will learn creative movements that will better prepare them for the more formal training of dance. This 45-minute class is upbeat and stimulating for the tiny dancer. The child will need tap shoes and ballet slippers.

Dance Sampler II (ages 5-6) The essence of this class is the joy of expression through different forms of dance. The young dancer will be offered tap, jazz and ballet in the allotted hour and will need tap, jazz, and ballet shoes.

Pre-Ballet I (ages 5-6) Enter the world of the Nutcracker and other beautiful tales through creative ballet and use of imagery. We teach posture, position, rhythm, and grace. Your dancer will leave wanting more. We recommend that the child have been enrolled in Dance Sampler I, prior to entering this class.

Pre-Ballet II (ages 6-7) For the young child that has been introduced to Pre-Ballet I or has taken other dances for a minimum of one full year. The child will be introduced to ballet terminology, proper placement of the body, and movements that will enhance their progression in ballet.

Pre-Ballet III (ages 6, 7, 8) Designed for the young ballet student who has had a minimum of one year of Pre-Ballet class. The student will be introduced to a traditional ballet barre routine and center work. The combinations in center include multiple linking steps, turns, and leaps. This is the first level where a placement class must be taken to determine if the child is ready for this level.

Pre-Combination I (ages 5, 6, 7) The young dancer must have successfully completed a minimum of two years of the Dance Sampler I or II class. This class does not include ballet, and the focus is tap and jazz technique. This class is by invitation or by taking a placement class.

Combination, Child I (ages 6-8) The class is designed to increase the foundation of jazz and tap. Technique is the focus, fun is the mission.

Combination, Child II (ages 8-11) This dynamic class will continue to focus on basic techniques of dance, while keeping the students current with the trends in both tap and jazz.

Hip Hop A fast pace, fun, urban style of dance . . . offering boys only class (if interest exists) and beginner & intermediate classes.

Intro to Ballet (ages 12 & up) This is a traditional beginning ballet class for the older child or teen who does not want to start in a class with young children. The progression of this class tends to move quickly due to the age of the students. This class is not recommended for children under 12 years of age.

The following classes are designed for the student with several years of dance experience. The age next to the class is merely a guideline, not a rule. Dancers are placed in classes according to skill level. A placement class will be given to determine dancer's proper level.

Jazz
      - Semi-Intermediate (ages 9-12)
      - Intermediate (ages 12 & up)
      - Advanced (ages 13 & up)

Lyrical
      - Minimum of 4 years of ballet

Tap
      - Advanced beginnger (ages 7-11)
      - Semi-Intermediate (ages 9-12)
      - Intermediate Advanced (ages 13 & up)

Ballet Levels I Through V
      - All ballet students must take a placement class to determine their proper level

HADC Dance Ensemble - Heart of America Dance Centre's Competitive Team.
      - See HADC Ensemble Team link for detailed information in this area.

There is such a difference when you're dancing to music you really love, when there is this meeting of music and dancer that fuses into one. Those are the experiences we live for.

~ Aisha Ali

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Acting for Fun - ShowBiz Kids (ages 6-8) Will cover fun games and play acting for the little ones. Have you heard of silly string? This will be silly fun!

Acting for Fun - Young Stars (ages 9-12) Will cover all aspects of acting and how to audition for roles in professional and community theatre. “You know you have always wanted to act . . . you're a born star!”

Acting for Fun - Teen Idols (ages 13 and up) Covers all aspects of acting and how to audition in professional theatre or community theatre. Also covers how to put a resume together and how to get a headshot ready. If you are in the acting field now or really feel like this is your calling, this is your kind of class.

Vocal Performance (ages 10 and up) 30-minute private lessons will teach your student proper warm-up for the voice along with projection, the correct song for the audition, and many “how to audition” rules for theatre.