Dance at ACPA

A balance of technique, theory, and performance.

Freshman Dance - Students explore dance through multiple forms of technique, as well as fundamentals of improvisation and composition. Class will focus on rhythm, coordination and the basics while improving performance skills and collaboration.

Ballet & Jazz - This is a beginner level course that introduces fundamental technical skills for ballet and jazz, conditioning techniques, and complex dance combinations. This class will challenge you to hone your technical dance skills and learn to dance expressively within the ballet and jazz genres. This class will feature 2 days of ballet and 2 days of jazz each week.

Contemporary Dance - This dance class is an all-levels technique class. This style incorporates modern dance techniques with overlapping features of lyrical dance. This course will offer fundamental modern and contemporary dance skills and challenge dancers to learn complex dance combinations.

Dance Fusion - A multi-style course focusing on Hip-Hop & Social Dance techniques where students can develop foundational dance skills, explore in their personal movement style but also gain an appreciation and understanding of the cultural roots of different styles of dance.

Stretch, Strength, & Flow - This class will cover the physical education requirements. The course will take a holistic wellness approach, focusing on the American College of Sports Medicine guidelines for physical activity, an introduction to yoga and meditation, and basic nutrition. At the completion of this course students will be able to create habits for an overall healthier lifestyle.