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Dance Classes
The dance program offers everything from Hip-Hop, Tap and Jazz to Marvelous Mom’s & Tiny Two’s. The Academy offers Classical Ballet students the opportunity to pursue performing opportunities auditioning for parts in New Castle Dance Academy’s newly established Ballet Elite of Delaware’s ”Nutcracker”. The Diamond Cut Dance Team is another outlet to perform at local performances and competitions as well. The school has added additional evening and weekend class times to accommodate more students in ”first choice” times. Between the pressures of homework, sports and family time, a lot of parents can be overwhelmed trying to fit in all the activities. The school has a spacious comfortable waiting room for parent’s convenience.
Marvelous Moms & Tiny Two's and Three's
A 30-minute class with a variety of fun filled activities, which develope listening skills, coordination, music awareness, and much more. Moms and Tots enter the "Land Of make Believe", animals, Disney characters, personality songs and dances, tumbling and games, utilizing many interesting props to create the perfect setting for this educational introduction to dance. Pre-Kinder-Dance & Kinder-Dance (Ages 3-6)
With careful instruction and encouraging teachers, Pre-Ballet, Tap and Gymnastics are offered to our younger students. The children enjoy the variety, and it helps develop self-confidence, coordination, musicality, body awareness, flexibility and strength while preparing them for the training ahead. Gymnastics
Every class begins with a warm-up to increase flexibility and strength. Combined tumbling stunts are introduced along with timing and balance skills. Also included in Jazz and Kinder-Dance classes. Classical Ballet (Ages 7 - Adult)
(Vaganova Sylabus) Russian Technique. A very precise and systematic approach is utilized requiring grace, discipline, precision, and hard work. A structured course for more interested and dedicated students. At least 2 classes a week are recommended. Our training procedures, along with the proper techniques, are taught in French Terms (language of the art). Beginners through Advanced levels. Pointe
"On Your Toes" - An extension of Ballet for technically ready students. Jazz
From Hi-tech, Latin, Club to cool, smooth lyrical moves,Jazz is many different styles, usually performed to current upbeat music. Center floor, body isolations, stretching, across the floor, tricks, kicks, turns, leaps, and combinations are all included to improve your form and auditioning knowledge. Ballet class required to take Jazz class, except adult beginner classes, but highly encouraged. All levels. Hip-Hop
Hip Hop is a form of Jazz. This is for the dancer who just wants to have fun. No Ballet class is required. Hip-hop dance refers to social or choreographed dance styles primarily danced to hip-hop music. This includes a wide range of styles, such as, breaking, locking, and popping which were developed in the 1970s. Each instructor has a style of their own which can vary between classic, new age, or street funk Hip Hop. Hip Hop Kids
This is for the dancer who just wants to have fun. No Ballet class is required. Hip-hop dance refers to social or choreographed dance styles primarily danced to hip-hop music. This includes a wide range of styles, such as, breaking, locking, and popping which were developed in the 1970s. Each instructor has a style of their own which can vary between classic, new age, or street funk Hip Hop. Tap (Musical Theater)
Latin & Broadway Styles & Close To The Floor Styles "Making music with your feet." Rhythm, tempo and timing are encouraged through basic techniques and floor progressions, advancing to combinations. Irish
Irish dance is a group of traditional dance forms originating in Ireland which can broadly be divided into social dance and performance dances.Irish performance dancing is traditionally referred to as stepdance. Irish stepdance popularized in 1994 by the world-famous show "Riverdance", is notable for its rapid leg movements, body and arms being kept largely stationary. Irish solo stepdances fall into two broad categories based on the shoes worn: hard shoe and soft shoe dances. Jazz Special Needs
For students teen and adult with special needs. Jazz is many different styles, usually performed to current upbeat music. Center floor, body isolations, stretching, across the floor, tricks, kicks, turns, leaps, and combinations are all included to improve form, coordination and to just have fun! |


