Arts Programs at TADA
Children’s Division
A program designed to provide children with a strong foundation in dance and movement. It consists of several levels of competencies - each designed for a specific age group.
This program teaches the basic elements of movement and dance: space and how we relate to it; the eight basic loco-motor movements; musical rhythm, beat, and time; opposites - left, right and direction; decision-making; basic body/health awareness; elementary positions of ballet. Integrated with these physical and intellectual concepts are other concepts including creative expression, dramatic interpretation, imagination, teamwork, and self-awareness.
TADA dancers are required to purchase shoes & tights from the dance studio.
Enrollment is based on the child's age as of September 1st. A student assistant may work with the instructor in classes for 1-9 years old.
Dance with Me (Ages 1.5-3)
A fun filled Mommy & Me style class introducing the world of dance to your little one. The class focuses on using props and parent/child interaction to help learn musicality, coordination, and rhythm. The 2nd half of the year will focus on moving to an independent class. Dress code: Dancers and their parters are asked to wear cloths that they can move in tee, leggings, etc and socks. Dancers are not required to wear leotards, tights and and/or ballet shoes but can purchase them from the studio if they would like (we have everything in their size!).
Fairytale Ballet (Ages 3-5)
This program is designed to be a two-year program. Students will use and be exposed to the elements of dance (time, space, force and body), music (rhythm, dynamics and duration) and drama (expression, emotions, and pantomime). Students will explore their joy of movement through free dance, imagination, creativity, and movement stories. Through carefully selected exercises, students will experience a fun and engaging learning environment in preparation for the Pre-Ballet, Music and Drama programs. Students will also learn basic dance vocabulary and work on locomotor and non-locomotor skills encouraging coordination. Class will meet once a week for 30 minutes. Class size is limited to 10-12 students.
Tiny Tumblers (Ages 3-5)
Tiny Tumblers is a fun and positive introduction to acrobatics and the concept of fitness. The weekly classes develop confidence and build strength, balance and awareness. In this class we learn basic gymnastic and large motor skills; Somersaults, monkey jumps (beginning cartwheels), headstands, and many other skills.Attire: Students wear any colored leotard pink tights, athletic shorts and bare feet. Hair must be neatly pulled back in a ponytail for class. Class will meet once a week for 30 minutes. Class size is limited to 10-12 students.
Broadway Kids (3-7)
A singing, acting, and dancing class. Enjoy Broadway's favorite shows like Lion King in a weekly class. Class will meet once a week for 30 minutes. Class size is limited to 10-12 students.
Ballet Adventures (Ages 5-7)
This curriculum is designed for the dancer to complete in two years. Dancers will be introduced to elementary ballet terminology and technique. They will begin to be self aware of muscle development and the relationship between the limbs, neck, head, spine, and abdominals and how it relates to classical ballet technique. Children will continue to work on non-locomotor and locomotor skills to reiterate coordination and work on gentle stretching in preparation for the next levels. The fundamental concept of “turn-out” is introduced with the understanding of the correct muscles involved in safely developing the strength used to support the dancer’s body. Class will meet once a week for 30 minutes. Class size is limited to 10-12 students.
Tap Adventures (Ages 5-7)
Introduces K &1st graders to the steps and sequences of Tap including rhythm, tempo, and musicality. Fine motor skills are developed with tap as well as an appreciation for music. Class will meet once a week for 30 minutes. Class size is limited to 10-12 students.
Hippity Hop (Ages 5-7)
Hippity Hop is an introductory hip hop class for K & 1st graders. This class will introduce new and basic hip hop movements and is a fun way to learn a new style of dancing. Class will meet once a week for 30 minutes. Class size is limited to 10-12 students.
Building Ballet (Ages 7-9)
These levels are designed to help the dancer feel prepared to enter the upper divisions. Because of the ballet foundation they have received at this point, students will be ready to incorporate more difficult movements into their vocabulary. Classical ballet technique will continue to be reiterated and improved upon as the dancers’ are given exercises to encourage the next level of muscle development. Dynamics, musicality, and body awareness are emphasized in order for the dancer to move on to the next level. Dancers will be placed into the upper division based upon their individual progress and knowledge of technique – not necessarily because of their age. Class will meet once a week 45 minutes. Class size is limited to 10-12 students.
Building Tap (Ages 7-9)
Dancers will be introduced to elementary tap terminology and technique by developing precision and coordination of the feet, rhythmic sensibility, freedom of upper body movement, as well as gesture and individual expression. Children must be proficient at a certain technical level, have a grasp of the required artistic concepts and have a determined level of understanding of tap technique before they move to the next level. This is determined at the discretion of the artistic director and tap instructor. Class will meet once a week for 30-45 minutes. Class size is limited to 10-12 students.
Building Jazz (Ages 7-9)
Dancers will be introduced to basic jazz technique, terminology and movement quality with an emphasis on proper execution in jazz isolations, rhythm and style performed to contemporary music. Jazz technique develops body alignment, coordination, strength and flexibility as well as increased stamina, control, musicality and dynamics. Class will meet once a week for 30-45 minutes. Class size is limited to 8-10 students.
DRESS CODE
Dance with Me (2 yr olds) - (K 1st Grade)
Attire:
• Any color leotard and tights
Shoes:
• Pink ballet shoes (Ballet/Musical Theater)
• Black Tap shoes (Tap)
• Black Jazz shoes (Jazz)
• Clean soled sneakers (Hip Hop)
• Barefoot (ACRO)
Hair:
• Pony tail or bun
Building Level (2nd & 3rd Grade) Attire:
• Any solid pink leotard (no fluff or attached skirt)
• Pink Tights for Ballet, Skin Tone for Tap & Jazz
• Pull On Ballet Skirt for Ballet
• Solid Black Leggings/Shorts for Tap & Jazz
• Pink wrap sweater for warm up (optional)
Shoes:
• Pink ballet shoes (Ballet/Musical Theater)
• Black Tap shoes (Tap)
• Black Jazz shoes (Jazz)
• Clean soled sneakers (Hip Hop)
• Black Acro shoes (ACRO)
Hair:
• Bun
Dancers are encouraged to participate in the annual student concert!
