Dance Atlantic prides itself on it's progressive and comprehensive dance and tumbling education. Classroom curriculum is fun, age appropriate, and structured around the students and their needs.  Dance Atlantic provides a quality education in a positive and enthusiastic environment, where each child can discover their confidence and develop the grace that will enhance every area of their life. 

Classes Offered

  • Ballet

  • Jazz for ages 9 & Up

  • Pointe

  • Boys tumbling

  • Tumbling

  • Hip-Hop/Club

  • Tap

Class Descriptions

Kinderdance I (ages 3-4)45 min

     This class is structured around expanding your child’s imagination,  developing motor skills, and teaching them the basics in ballet, tap and tumbling in a structured environment.

Kinderdance II (ages 5-6) 1hr         

     Built around the same principles as Kinderdance I, but expanding on the ballet, tap and tumbling curriculum, including correct terminology.

Intro to Youth I (ages 6-8) 1hr 15min

     A fun learning environment made to increase the curriculum from Kinderdance, as well as, increasing strength and memory process. This class also adds an emphasis on knowledge of terminology and correct body placement for basic body positions.

Ballet (ages 8 & Up)1/2 hr to 1hr

     Learn proper Ballet technique in a professional setting. Designed to increase body control which, in turn, will enhance all other areas of dance and tumbling. Correct muscular and skeletal placement and usage are emphasized for safe learning. 

Jazz (ages 9 and up) 1/2 hr

     Learn both the industry standards, as well as, the hottest moves off the East Coast.  All classes use music and dance that is age appropriate and will definitely keep them movin’!

     *Must be taken in conjunction with Ballet

Tap (ages 8 and up) 1/2 hr   

     Learn the old favorites combined with the new rhythmic tap.  All classes focus on correct vocabulary, sound definition, and a gradual increase in speed.

     *Must be taken in conjunction with Ballet

Tumbling 1/2 hr to 1 hr

     Learn the art and strength of floor gymnastics at it’s finest.  All skills are appropriate to the student’s strengths and always done with a certified instructor’s supervision.

Specialty Classes

Hip Hop (ages 8 and up) 1/2 hr to 45 min..……………………$20.00 mo

     Be hip, be hoppin’, and get funky with the latest styles off the coasts. This style of dance originated in the streets of the cities and definitely has it’s own style!

Pointe (teacher invite only) 1/2 hr…….…………………………$10.00 mo 

     Learn the fundamentals of the highest level of Ballet. This class is only taught to students who have acquired the necessary technique and knowledge of ballet, because of the tremendous strength needed in the ankles and feet. This is done to prevent injury and growth problems that can occur when being introduced to this class too soon.  

Dance Atlantic

312 Chestnut Street

Atlantic, Iowa  50022

712-243-5072

ricci@danceatlantic.com

 

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