Class Descriptions
Here at Dance Expressions, we offer a variety of dance classes starting from the age of four to eighteen years of age!
Our season begins in August of each year and runs through to the first week of June. Each dancer will have the opportunity to participate in our annual Christmas and end of the year performance. These shows are thoroughly enjoyed by other dancers, parents, and many others.
For the academy program, all class placements are based on the dancer's rising grade level. Each dancer must meet the grade level cutoff by September 1st, in accordance with the state of Georgia school cutoff.
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Ages 3-4
Academy: Pre-Ballet
Pre-Ballet is a 45 minute class designed to introduce ballet to preschoolers. This class is designed to teach students basic dance vocabulary while using creativity through movement. No previous dance experience is needed. Pre-Ballet will perform a ballet dance in the Christmas show in December, and a ballet dance in year end recital in June.
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Combo I
Recommended for ages four to five years old, Combo I is designed to continue learning proper terminology, technique, and rhythm patterns. Help develop coordination, strength, and endurance in a fun and creative way! This is what we consider a combination class and is a total of an hour. The first thirty minutes dancers will focus on ballet and then transition into tap for the remainder of the class time.
** Returning DE dancers: this class is for a dancer who has completed one to two years of pre-ballet **
Ages 4-5
Academy: Combo I
Combo I is a one hour beginner level class of ballet and tap class for ages 4-5. This class is designed to teach basic dance vocabulary while emphasizing ballet etiquette and strong tap sounds. No previous dance experience is needed. Combo I will perform a ballet dance in our Christmas show in December, and a ballet & tap dance in our year end recital in June.
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Ages 6-7
Academy: Combo III
Combo II is a one hour class of ballet and tap for ages 6-7 years old. This class is designed to continue teaching basic dance vocabulary while emphasizing ballet etiquette and strong tap sounds. No previous dance experience is needed. Combo II will perform a tap dance in our Christmas Recital in December, and
both ballet and tap dances at year end recital in June.
Academy: Combo III
Ages 6-8
Combo III is a class designed for dancers ages 6 to 8, with previous dance experience in our Combo I & Combo II classes. Students will explore the fundamentals of Ballet, Tap, and Jazz techniques in a fun, supportive setting that encourages creativity and movement. Combo III will perform a tap and jazz dance in the Christmas recital and a tap and jazz dance in the year end recital in June.
Academy: Combo IV
Ages 6-8
This class is designed for dancers ages 6 to 8, with previous dance experience in our Combo I & Combo II classes. Students will explore the fundamentals of Ballet, Tap, and Jazz techniques in a fun, supportive setting that encourages creativity and movement.
Combo IV will perform a jazz and tap and jazz in the Christmas recital, and a tap, jazz, and ballet in the end of the year recital in June.
