Dance Classes at Elite Dance Academy
Ballet
Your children will have fun while learning the basic techniques of classical ballet. They will develop their balance, grace and self-confidence.
Starting at age 12, dancers will continue to develop their grace, balance and self-confidence while continuing to develop their classical ballet technique based on the Cecchetti method.
Age Groups
- 3-4 years
- 5-7 years
- 8-11 years
- 12 years and up
Hip Hop
Our hip-hop classes use the latest music trends, making them fun and full of energy! Each class includes warm-ups, stretching and choreography. Come take this highly popular dance class.
Join us to learn an explosive and funky dance style that combines memory, coordination, choreography and definitely, fun. Learn age-appropriate choreography set to hip hop music.
Age Groups
- 3-4 years
- 5-7 years
- 8-11 years
- 12 years and up
Acro
This dance style focuses on acrobatic skills. Dancers will learn several floor acrobatics, such as somersaults, cartwheels, etc., while developing their strength, coordination and flexibility. Dancers will use all the skills acquired throughout the year to present you with an incredible choreography at the year-end show.
Age Groups
- 5-7 years
- 8-11 years
Jazz
An energetic warm-up, stretching, floor exercises as well as fast-paced, technical and fun choreography. Jazz is everywhere, from music videos to the biggest Broadway shows. Jazz emphasizes style, technique, expression and long, sharp, lively movements.
Age Groups
- 3-4 years
- 5-7 years
- 8-11 years
Lyrical
Lyrical dance requires the dancer to use movement to interpret the music and express its emotions. Each movement demonstrates the meaning of the chosen music. It is a dance style that combines passion, emotion and tells a story through the various dance movements.
Age Groups
- 5-7 years
- 8-11 years
Contemporary
Contemporary is a dynamic dance style that combines the technical foundations of ballet with the freedom and versatility of modern dance. It emphasizes movement quality, weight transfers, breathing, floor work, off-center movements, suspension, release and fluid transitions.
Unlike more structured dance styles, contemporary encourages dancers to explore a wide variety of dynamics while maintaining solid technique. They develop their strength, flexibility, control and versatility, while learning to move with precision and freedom.
Age Groups
- 12 years and up
Jumps and turns
The jumps and turns technique class is a specialized training designed to improve the strength, control and technique required in all dance styles. Dancers will work on alignment, balance, flexibility, core strength, spotting as well as the execution of turns, grand jetés, jumps and other technical skills. Through targeted exercises, conditioning and progressions, they will develop their confidence, improve their consistency and acquire the solid technical foundations needed to excel.
Age Groups
- 5 years and up
hip-hop technique
The hip-hop technique class is designed to help dancers develop the solid foundations needed to progress and excel in this style. It emphasizes essential technical skills, including grooves, musicality, rhythm, footwork, body control, coordination, strength, flexibility and performance quality. Through technical exercises, progressions and diagonal movements, dancers will work on their precision, execution and confidence.
Age Groups
- 5 years and up
