Festival Dance and Performing Arts Association

I CAN DANCE & KINDERDANCE (4 & 5 year olds) A fun and active class where children explore movement, music, rhythm and dance. Emphasis is on developing coordination, muscle development, flexibility, balance & body control. A wonderful class for both boys and girls.

PRE- BALLET/CREATIVE (Age 6) A continuation of creative movement combined with an introduction to ballet. Emphasis on coordination, rhythms and development of confidence and love of dance. Students also learn basic ballet positions, steps and vocabulary.

TAP/BALLET (Age 6) Young students learn the basics of ballet and beginning tap skills.

BALLET (Ages 7 - Adult) Students learn ballet technique in a structured and supportive atmosphere. Each class is designed so that students can progress through the ballet curriculum. Students learn barre and center work, turns and combinations. Pointe work is added at the intermediate level.

JAZZ (Ages 7 - Adult) Students will be taught basic jazz technique, skills and steps - body isolations, combinations and turns. A structured, challenging and active class.

TAP ( Ages 7 - Adult) Students will be taught basic tap skills. Emphasis will be on the quality of rhythm, sound and style of the tapping. Fun and challenging for all ages. Great low impact exercise for adults!

HIP HOP (10 & up unless otherwise specified) Looser and less structured than jazz, students learn the basic steps and moves to this popular dance form. Beginning level classes are great for teens with little dance experience. Hip Hop will also be taught in mini-workshops a few weeks out of each year in classes called “Jazz + Hip Hop.”

CELTIC/IRISH DANCE (Youth & Teen/Adult) Students learn the basics of soft and hard shoe Irish step dancing. Challenging and fun. Appropriate for all levels of dance experience.

ACTING CLASSES - This class is designed to teach stage presence, confidence and poise for dancers as well as non dancers. Focus will be on character development, improvisation, and theater games. Explore your creativity. Expand your mind. Experience the time of your life