7-12 Years Old
Class Offerings
At Applause Dance Academy we structure our classes based on 8 levels. Level placement is based on several criteria including age, previous dance experience, maturity, and instructor recommendation. Please contact us for questions regarding your dancers level placement.
Class times & tuition are listed in our Welcome Packet.
Levels 1-3
Combo Class (Ballet/Tap/Jazz)
Combination classes give a thorough overview of Ballet, Tap, and Jazz. Dancers will learn basic technique in each style while developing confidence, poise, musicality, strength, and flexibility. Levels 1-3 Ballet/Tap/Jazz are all combo classes to give each dancer a well rounded dance education.
Levels 1-3
AcroDance
AcroDance combines the artistry of dance and the athleticism of acrobatics. This class aims to teach strength, flexibility, and acrobatics skills in a safe and monitored environment. Our instructors are certified through the world renowned Acrobatic Arts programs. Dancers will go through class focusing on the five core skills of Acro - flexibility, strength, tumbling, limbering, and balancing.
Levels 1-3
Hip Hop
Hip Hop dance has developed from jazz, rock, tap, and American and Latino cultures. It includes a wide variety of popping, locking, and breaking techniques that has stemmed from the dance crews of the 70's. Through improvisational dancing or "free-styling" dancers can express their own style without limitations. In this class, dancers will learn basic new age Hip Hop and beginning Breaking techniques while performing with their own energy and style.
Levels 1-3
Modern/
Contemporary
Modern dance has emerged as a rebellion from classical ballet's strict lines and technique. In this class, students will be introduced to elements of various modern techniques while focusing on breath, energy, and the connection of body and Earth. Students will develop strength, versatility, and musicality through exercises in release, momentum, extension, phrase work, and improvisation.
In this class, dancers will explore contemporary dance using modern technique as their foundation.
Levels 1-3
Musical Theatre
Dancers will gain confidence and teamwork skills through up-beat improv activities that challenge students to think on their feet while singing, acting, and dancing. Students will explore the Musical Theatre genre through many different songs from Boradway musicals.
Level 3
Jumps & Turns
Jumps & Turns is an additional technique class for dancers registered for ballet and/or jazz. In this class, dancers work on the progressions to high power jumps and turns that are introduced in their jazz and ballet classes. This class is known to accelerate a dancer's technical progress.
Level 3
Strength & Flexibility
Strength & Flexibility is an additional technique class that utilizes multiple strength and conditioning programs to build strength, stamina, balance, and control in our dancers. Dancers will focus on training muscle memory while using balance, coordination skills, proper technique, and alignment that can assist in all of their dance classes. Progressing Ballet Technique (PBT) is used as a full-body, ballet-based conditioning program. Sugarfoot Therapy (SFT) is cross-training program that our dancers use to build strength through their full range of motion, in addition to moving patterns typically not used in dance. We also use Alixa Flexibility stretches to gain mobility and flexibility by practicing strength-supported stretches. Our goal is not overstretching or to push your dancer to where they feel unsafe, rather to teach them to always be able to move their end range motion and access their flexibility. Our instructors are certified through the Progressing Ballet Technique, Sugarfoot Therapy, and all modules of Alixa Flexibility programs.
Level 3
PrePointe
In PrePointe, dancers will work on strengthening their ankles, legs, and core to increase body awareness and prepare for pointe work. Students will work at the barre, in center, and across the floor developing strength and muscular control. Dancers will work with strengthening tools such as resistance bands and loops, fusion balls, and foam rollers to increase strength.
