2024-2025
Christmas Special
The holiday season is here, and we’ve got a special gift just for you! 🎅🎉
Register by **December 15th** under our **Christmas Special**, and not only will you secure your child’s spot for dance classes in the new year, but you’ll also receive a **Christmas present to put under your tree**! 🎁✨
What better way to kick off the new year than with some joyful movement and fun? 💃🕺 We can’t wait to dance with you and your little one in 2024!
**Here’s how it works:**
1. Register by **December 15th**.
2. Receive your Christmas gift 🎁.
3. Start the new year with us, dancing into 2024! 🎉
Don’t miss out on the holiday fun!
Wishing you and your family a magical holiday season! 🎄
The holiday season is here, and we’ve got a special gift just for you! 🎅🎉
Register by **December 15th** under our **Christmas Special**, and not only will you secure your child’s spot for dance classes in the new year, but you’ll also receive a **Christmas present to put under your tree**! 🎁✨
What better way to kick off the new year than with some joyful movement and fun? 💃🕺 We can’t wait to dance with you and your little one in 2024!
**Here’s how it works:**
1. Register by **December 15th**.
2. Receive your Christmas gift 🎁.
3. Start the new year with us, dancing into 2024! 🎉
Don’t miss out on the holiday fun!
Wishing you and your family a magical holiday season! 🎄
Monday
1:00 PM to 1:00 PM
1:00 PM to 1:00 PM
Room A
Main
Main
Beg Turns and Leaps
Dancers will work on perfecting the fundamental techniques of leaps and turns, including proper body alignment, spotting, balance, and core engagement. Emphasis will be placed on clean lines, pointed feet, and graceful arm positions.
Dancers will work on perfecting the fundamental techniques of leaps and turns, including proper body alignment, spotting, balance, and core engagement. Emphasis will be placed on clean lines, pointed feet, and graceful arm positions.
Monday
6:45 PM to 7:15 PM
6:45 PM to 7:15 PM
Room B
Main
Main
Pre-Pointe
Pre-Pointe: Prepointe educates them on anatomy and proper positioning of the foot and ankle and helps them develop a strong foundation for what is required in pointe class. A portion of the class is spent doing foot/ankle exercises and stretches, strenuous core strengthening exercises, as well as repetitious, strength-building exercises at the barre.
Dancers must be recommended by their ballet teacher to be enrolled in the class based on technique, strength, and consistency in class attendance. Pre-pointe is a technique class only (no recital dance) and must be taken in conjunction with the dancer’s appropriate ballet class
Pre-Pointe: Prepointe educates them on anatomy and proper positioning of the foot and ankle and helps them develop a strong foundation for what is required in pointe class. A portion of the class is spent doing foot/ankle exercises and stretches, strenuous core strengthening exercises, as well as repetitious, strength-building exercises at the barre.
Dancers must be recommended by their ballet teacher to be enrolled in the class based on technique, strength, and consistency in class attendance. Pre-pointe is a technique class only (no recital dance) and must be taken in conjunction with the dancer’s appropriate ballet class
Monday
7:00 PM to 7:30 PM
7:00 PM to 7:30 PM
Room A
Main
Main
Petite Tap
Tap is a rhythm class, where the students will use their feet and body to create different rhythms to a piece of music, and often times to no music at all. This class will challenge a student’s memory as well as coordination. In a tap class, the students will typically do a group warm up followed by learning new sequenced steps. In this class as the instructor I will take my time with each student to ensure they are picking up the rhythms and sounds correctly thus ensuring that the whole group will create a cohesive rhythm piece when performed as choreography.
This class will perform at our Winter and Spring recitals.
Tap is a rhythm class, where the students will use their feet and body to create different rhythms to a piece of music, and often times to no music at all. This class will challenge a student’s memory as well as coordination. In a tap class, the students will typically do a group warm up followed by learning new sequenced steps. In this class as the instructor I will take my time with each student to ensure they are picking up the rhythms and sounds correctly thus ensuring that the whole group will create a cohesive rhythm piece when performed as choreography.
This class will perform at our Winter and Spring recitals.
Monday
7:15 PM to 7:45 PM
7:15 PM to 7:45 PM
Room B
Main
Main
Musical Theatre
This class is designed to bring out the inner performer in you while exploring the dynamic fusion of dance and storytelling found in musical theater. Whether you're a seasoned dancer or a newcomer, this class welcomes all skill levels and provides a supportive environment for growth and self-expression. Immerse yourself in the world of character development and expression through dance. Explore how body language, facial expressions, and gestures can bring life to a character and add depth to your dance performance.
This class will perform in our Spring Recital.
This class is designed to bring out the inner performer in you while exploring the dynamic fusion of dance and storytelling found in musical theater. Whether you're a seasoned dancer or a newcomer, this class welcomes all skill levels and provides a supportive environment for growth and self-expression. Immerse yourself in the world of character development and expression through dance. Explore how body language, facial expressions, and gestures can bring life to a character and add depth to your dance performance.
This class will perform in our Spring Recital.
Monday
7:30 PM to 8:15 PM
7:30 PM to 8:15 PM
Room A
Main
Main
Parent and Me
At Alton Academy of Dance, our Parent and Me class offers a fun and engaging introduction to dance for young children, typically ages 18 months to 3 years, accompanied by a parent or guardian. This class encourages movement, rhythm, and coordination in a supportive and playful environment. Parents join in to help guide their little ones through simple dance routines, fostering bonding, confidence, and a love for movement. It's the perfect way to start your child's dance journey together!
At Alton Academy of Dance, our Parent and Me class offers a fun and engaging introduction to dance for young children, typically ages 18 months to 3 years, accompanied by a parent or guardian. This class encourages movement, rhythm, and coordination in a supportive and playful environment. Parents join in to help guide their little ones through simple dance routines, fostering bonding, confidence, and a love for movement. It's the perfect way to start your child's dance journey together!
Tuesday
9:30 AM to 10:00 AM
9:30 AM to 10:00 AM
Room A
Main
Main
Acro 1
Level 1 Acro Dance Class: In the Level 1 Acro Dance class, students will be introduced to the fundamentals of acrobatics combined with dance. This class is designed for beginners with little to no prior acro experience. Students will focus on building strength, flexibility, and balance through basic acrobatic movements such as forward rolls, backward rolls, cartwheels, and basic handstands. Emphasis will be placed on developing proper form and technique to ensure a safe and solid foundation for more advanced skills
This class will perform in both our Winter and Spring Recitals.
Level 1 Acro Dance Class: In the Level 1 Acro Dance class, students will be introduced to the fundamentals of acrobatics combined with dance. This class is designed for beginners with little to no prior acro experience. Students will focus on building strength, flexibility, and balance through basic acrobatic movements such as forward rolls, backward rolls, cartwheels, and basic handstands. Emphasis will be placed on developing proper form and technique to ensure a safe and solid foundation for more advanced skills
This class will perform in both our Winter and Spring Recitals.
Tuesday
4:00 PM to 5:00 PM
4:00 PM to 5:00 PM
Room B
Main
Main
Beginning Ballet/Tap
Beginning ballet and tap are introductory dance classes designed for students with little to no prior experience in these dance styles. In a beginning ballet class, students will learn the basic positions of the feet and arms, as well as fundamental ballet movements such as pliés, tendus, relevés, and arabesques, while going across the floor and center work.
Beginning tap classes focus on teaching students the basic tap steps, such as shuffles, flaps, brushes, and ball-changes while going across the floor and center work.This class will help improve physical fitness, posture, coordination, rhythm, and self-discipline.
This class will perform in both our Winter and Spring Recitals.
Beginning ballet and tap are introductory dance classes designed for students with little to no prior experience in these dance styles. In a beginning ballet class, students will learn the basic positions of the feet and arms, as well as fundamental ballet movements such as pliés, tendus, relevés, and arabesques, while going across the floor and center work.
Beginning tap classes focus on teaching students the basic tap steps, such as shuffles, flaps, brushes, and ball-changes while going across the floor and center work.This class will help improve physical fitness, posture, coordination, rhythm, and self-discipline.
This class will perform in both our Winter and Spring Recitals.
Tuesday
5:00 PM to 6:00 PM
5:00 PM to 6:00 PM
Room B
Main
Main
Tiny Tots Ballet/Tap
Our Tiny Tots Ballet and Tap classes are designed to introduce young children, aged 2 to 5 years, to the wonderful art of dance in a fun and imaginative way. Through the magic of play and using their vivid imaginations, your little ones will embark on an exciting journey of movement, creativity, and self-expression.
They will be introduced to basic ballet positions, movements, and techniques through creative storytelling, music, and games. These exercises will help improve their coordination, balance, and flexibility while building a strong foundation for future dance endeavors.They will learn basic tap steps, shuffles, and simple combinations, all while exploring the concepts of rhythm and timing. Tap dance also enhances their motor skills and boosts their confidence as they create rhythms with their own two feet.
This class will perform in both our Winter and Spring Recitals.
Our Tiny Tots Ballet and Tap classes are designed to introduce young children, aged 2 to 5 years, to the wonderful art of dance in a fun and imaginative way. Through the magic of play and using their vivid imaginations, your little ones will embark on an exciting journey of movement, creativity, and self-expression.
They will be introduced to basic ballet positions, movements, and techniques through creative storytelling, music, and games. These exercises will help improve their coordination, balance, and flexibility while building a strong foundation for future dance endeavors.They will learn basic tap steps, shuffles, and simple combinations, all while exploring the concepts of rhythm and timing. Tap dance also enhances their motor skills and boosts their confidence as they create rhythms with their own two feet.
This class will perform in both our Winter and Spring Recitals.
Tuesday
5:00 PM to 6:00 PM
5:00 PM to 6:00 PM
Room A
Main
Main
Acro 4
The Level 4 Acro Dance class is the highest level, reserved for advanced students with mastery of Level 3 skills or equivalent experience. This class will push the boundaries of acrobatics in dance, challenging students with intricate combinations and elite-level tricks. Skills such as Back handsprings, tucks, aerials, layouts, full twisting somersaults, and partner lifts will be explored. Flexibility, strength, and conditioning training will be intensified to maintain optimal performance and injury prevention at this advanced level
This class will perform in both our Winter and Spring Recitals.
The Level 4 Acro Dance class is the highest level, reserved for advanced students with mastery of Level 3 skills or equivalent experience. This class will push the boundaries of acrobatics in dance, challenging students with intricate combinations and elite-level tricks. Skills such as Back handsprings, tucks, aerials, layouts, full twisting somersaults, and partner lifts will be explored. Flexibility, strength, and conditioning training will be intensified to maintain optimal performance and injury prevention at this advanced level
This class will perform in both our Winter and Spring Recitals.
Tuesday
6:00 PM to 7:00 PM
6:00 PM to 7:00 PM
Room B
Main
Main
Intro to Musical Theatre
This class is designed to bring out the inner performer in you while exploring the dynamic fusion of dance and storytelling found in musical theater. Whether you're a seasoned dancer or a newcomer, this class welcomes all skill levels and provides a supportive environment for growth and self-expression. Immerse yourself in the world of character development and expression through dance. Explore how body language, facial expressions, and gestures can bring life to a character and add depth to your dance performance.
This class will perform in our Spring Recital.
This class is designed to bring out the inner performer in you while exploring the dynamic fusion of dance and storytelling found in musical theater. Whether you're a seasoned dancer or a newcomer, this class welcomes all skill levels and provides a supportive environment for growth and self-expression. Immerse yourself in the world of character development and expression through dance. Explore how body language, facial expressions, and gestures can bring life to a character and add depth to your dance performance.
This class will perform in our Spring Recital.
Tuesday
6:30 PM to 7:00 PM
6:30 PM to 7:00 PM
Room A
Main
Main
Int/Advanced Tap
Tap is a rhythm class, where the students will use their feet and body to create different rhythms to a piece of music, and often times to no music at all. This class will challenge a student’s memory as well as coordination. In a tap class, the students will typically do a group warm up followed by learning new sequenced steps. In this class as the instructor I will take my time with each student to ensure they are picking up the rhythms and sounds correctly thus ensuring that the whole group will create a cohesive rhythm piece when performed as choreography.
This class will perform at our Winter and Spring recitals.
Tap is a rhythm class, where the students will use their feet and body to create different rhythms to a piece of music, and often times to no music at all. This class will challenge a student’s memory as well as coordination. In a tap class, the students will typically do a group warm up followed by learning new sequenced steps. In this class as the instructor I will take my time with each student to ensure they are picking up the rhythms and sounds correctly thus ensuring that the whole group will create a cohesive rhythm piece when performed as choreography.
This class will perform at our Winter and Spring recitals.
Tuesday
7:30 PM to 8:15 PM
7:30 PM to 8:15 PM
Room B
Main
Main
Beg/Intermediate Contemporary
Beginning Contemporary Dance is an exciting and engaging dance class designed to introduce young dancers to the fundamentals of contemporary dance. This class is perfect for dancers who have a passion for movement and want to explore the expressive world of contemporary dance. Our goal is to provide a nurturing and supportive environment where children can build their dance skills, creativity, and self-confidence.Through fun and imaginative exercises, students will explore a wide range of movements, including jumps, turns, stretches, and floor work. They will learn how to use their bodies to express emotions, ideas, and stories.
Beginning Contemporary Dance is an exciting and engaging dance class designed to introduce young dancers to the fundamentals of contemporary dance. This class is perfect for dancers who have a passion for movement and want to explore the expressive world of contemporary dance. Our goal is to provide a nurturing and supportive environment where children can build their dance skills, creativity, and self-confidence.Through fun and imaginative exercises, students will explore a wide range of movements, including jumps, turns, stretches, and floor work. They will learn how to use their bodies to express emotions, ideas, and stories.
Wednesday
5:30 PM to 6:00 PM
5:30 PM to 6:00 PM
Room B
Main
Main
Advanced Ballet
Advanced Ballet, students focus on refining intricate barre work, center exercises, across-the-floor combinations, pre-pointe/pointe work, and ballet variations. The class prioritizes advanced technique, musicality, discipline, and professionalism. Attending class twice a week is highly recommended.
This class will perform in both our Winter and Spring Recitals.
Advanced Ballet, students focus on refining intricate barre work, center exercises, across-the-floor combinations, pre-pointe/pointe work, and ballet variations. The class prioritizes advanced technique, musicality, discipline, and professionalism. Attending class twice a week is highly recommended.
This class will perform in both our Winter and Spring Recitals.
Wednesday
6:00 PM to 7:00 PM
6:00 PM to 7:00 PM
Room A
Main
Main
Intermediate Jazz
Intermediate class is designed for young dancers who have a passion for jazz dance and want to take their skills to the next level. This class focuses on building a strong technical foundation while fostering performance abilities and artistic expression. Students will explore a wide range of jazz styles, music, and choreography, allowing them to grow as versatile and confident dancers. Students will engage in challenging across-the-floor exercises and progressions to develop their traveling steps, turns, leaps, and jumps. These exercises will enhance their technical proficiency and spatial awareness.
This class will perform in both our Winter and Spring Recitals.
Intermediate class is designed for young dancers who have a passion for jazz dance and want to take their skills to the next level. This class focuses on building a strong technical foundation while fostering performance abilities and artistic expression. Students will explore a wide range of jazz styles, music, and choreography, allowing them to grow as versatile and confident dancers. Students will engage in challenging across-the-floor exercises and progressions to develop their traveling steps, turns, leaps, and jumps. These exercises will enhance their technical proficiency and spatial awareness.
This class will perform in both our Winter and Spring Recitals.
Wednesday
6:00 PM to 7:00 PM
6:00 PM to 7:00 PM
Room B
Main
Main
Boys Hip Hop
Our boys hip hop class is an exciting and energetic dance experience designed specifically for boys who want to explore the world of hip hop dance and movement. Whether you're a complete beginner or have some previous dance experience, this class is open to all skill levels and ages. We aim to provide a supportive and inclusive environment where boys can express themselves through the art of hip hop dance.
This class will perform in both our Winter and Spring Recitals.
Our boys hip hop class is an exciting and energetic dance experience designed specifically for boys who want to explore the world of hip hop dance and movement. Whether you're a complete beginner or have some previous dance experience, this class is open to all skill levels and ages. We aim to provide a supportive and inclusive environment where boys can express themselves through the art of hip hop dance.
This class will perform in both our Winter and Spring Recitals.
Wednesday
7:00 PM to 8:00 PM
7:00 PM to 8:00 PM
Room B
Main
Main
Int/Advanced Contemporary
Intermediate/Advanced contemporary encourages dancers to develop their art of expression through breath and a variety of movement styles stemming from the core or torso. Dancers will explore the fundamentals and influence of mod
Intermediate/Advanced contemporary encourages dancers to develop their art of expression through breath and a variety of movement styles stemming from the core or torso. Dancers will explore the fundamentals and influence of mod
Wednesday
7:00 PM to 8:00 PM
7:00 PM to 8:00 PM
Room A
Main
Main
Hip Hop Fit
Our Hip Hop Fit class at Alton Academy of Dance is a high-energy workout that combines the latest hip hop dance moves with fitness training. Designed for adults of all fitness levels, this fun and dynamic class helps improve strength, endurance, and coordination while busting out to upbeat music. Get ready to sweat, have fun, and unleash your inner dancer!
Our Hip Hop Fit class at Alton Academy of Dance is a high-energy workout that combines the latest hip hop dance moves with fitness training. Designed for adults of all fitness levels, this fun and dynamic class helps improve strength, endurance, and coordination while busting out to upbeat music. Get ready to sweat, have fun, and unleash your inner dancer!
Wednesday
8:00 PM to 8:45 PM
8:00 PM to 8:45 PM
Room B
Main
Main
Int/Advanced Leaps and Turns
Dancers will work on perfecting the fundamental techniques of leaps and turns, including proper body alignment, spotting, balance, and core engagement. Emphasis will be placed on clean lines, pointed feet, and graceful arm positions.
Dancers will work on perfecting the fundamental techniques of leaps and turns, including proper body alignment, spotting, balance, and core engagement. Emphasis will be placed on clean lines, pointed feet, and graceful arm positions.
Wednesday
8:00 PM to 8:45 PM
8:00 PM to 8:45 PM
Room A
Main
Main
Tiny Tots Acro
Tiny Tots Acro is a fun and engaging acrobatics class designed for children ages 2 to 5 years old! Our program focuses on developing motor skills, strength, flexibility, coordination, and body awareness while introducing young children to basic acrobatic movements.
Tiny Tots Acro is a fun and engaging acrobatics class designed for children ages 2 to 5 years old! Our program focuses on developing motor skills, strength, flexibility, coordination, and body awareness while introducing young children to basic acrobatic movements.
Thursday
4:00 PM to 5:00 PM
4:00 PM to 5:00 PM
Room B
Main
Main
Beginning/Intermediate Hip Hop
Beginning-Intermediate Hip Hop is a dynamic and energetic class designed to introduce you to the fundamentals of hip hop dance while also catering to those with some prior dance experience. Whether you're a beginner looking to learn the basics or an intermediate dancer aiming to refine your skills, this class offers a fun and supportive environment for everyone to grow and express themselves through hip hop movement. Open to dancers of all ages and backgrounds who are eager to learn and have fun.
This class will perform in both our Winter and Spring Recitals.
Beginning-Intermediate Hip Hop is a dynamic and energetic class designed to introduce you to the fundamentals of hip hop dance while also catering to those with some prior dance experience. Whether you're a beginner looking to learn the basics or an intermediate dancer aiming to refine your skills, this class offers a fun and supportive environment for everyone to grow and express themselves through hip hop movement. Open to dancers of all ages and backgrounds who are eager to learn and have fun.
This class will perform in both our Winter and Spring Recitals.
Thursday
4:30 PM to 5:15 PM
4:30 PM to 5:15 PM
Room A
Main
Main
Advanced Hip Hop
Advanced Hip Hop Dance course is designed to take students' hip hop dance skills to the next level, providing an immersive and challenging experience for those with a strong foundation in hip hop fundamentals. This dynamic and energetic class offers a comprehensive exploration of various hip hop styles, techniques, and choreography, with a focus on building creativity, musicality, and stage presence. Students will develop a heightened sense of musicality, learning to interpret different rhythms, beats, and melodies.
This class will perform in both our Winter and Spring Recitals.
Advanced Hip Hop Dance course is designed to take students' hip hop dance skills to the next level, providing an immersive and challenging experience for those with a strong foundation in hip hop fundamentals. This dynamic and energetic class offers a comprehensive exploration of various hip hop styles, techniques, and choreography, with a focus on building creativity, musicality, and stage presence. Students will develop a heightened sense of musicality, learning to interpret different rhythms, beats, and melodies.
This class will perform in both our Winter and Spring Recitals.
Thursday
5:15 PM to 6:00 PM
5:15 PM to 6:00 PM
Room A
Main
Main
Acro 2
The Level 2 Acro Dance class is designed for students who have successfully completed Level 1 or have equivalent experience. In this class, students will progress to more challenging acrobatic movements and dance combinations. Building upon the foundation from Level 1, students will learn skills such as backbends, front limbers, and introductory partner work. Flexibility and strength training will continue to be a key component of the class to enhance execution and reduce the risk of injury.
This class will perform in both our Winter and Spring Recitals.
The Level 2 Acro Dance class is designed for students who have successfully completed Level 1 or have equivalent experience. In this class, students will progress to more challenging acrobatic movements and dance combinations. Building upon the foundation from Level 1, students will learn skills such as backbends, front limbers, and introductory partner work. Flexibility and strength training will continue to be a key component of the class to enhance execution and reduce the risk of injury.
This class will perform in both our Winter and Spring Recitals.
Thursday
5:45 PM to 6:45 PM
5:45 PM to 6:45 PM
Room B
Main
Main
Acro 3
In the Level 3 Acro Dance class, students must have completed Level 2 or demonstrate proficiency in the skills taught at that level. This intermediate class will focus on refining technique and increasing difficulty in acrobatic movements. Students will work on skills like walkovers, Front handsprings, and more complex partner work and transitions. Continued emphasis on flexibility, strength, and conditioning will ensure that students can safely execute advanced acro tricks with control and precision.
This class will perform in both our Winter and Spring Recitals.
In the Level 3 Acro Dance class, students must have completed Level 2 or demonstrate proficiency in the skills taught at that level. This intermediate class will focus on refining technique and increasing difficulty in acrobatic movements. Students will work on skills like walkovers, Front handsprings, and more complex partner work and transitions. Continued emphasis on flexibility, strength, and conditioning will ensure that students can safely execute advanced acro tricks with control and precision.
This class will perform in both our Winter and Spring Recitals.
Thursday
6:45 PM to 7:45 PM
6:45 PM to 7:45 PM
Room B
Main
Main
Acro 1/2
Level 1/2 will be a mixture of levels 1 and 2. Students will be introduced to the fundamentals of acrobatics and will build on strength, flexibility, and balance. Students will work on forward rolls, backwards rolls, cartwheels, and handstands. Emphasis will be placed on developing proper form and technique to ensure safe and solid foundation for more advanced skills.
This class will perform in both winter and spring recitals!
Level 1/2 will be a mixture of levels 1 and 2. Students will be introduced to the fundamentals of acrobatics and will build on strength, flexibility, and balance. Students will work on forward rolls, backwards rolls, cartwheels, and handstands. Emphasis will be placed on developing proper form and technique to ensure safe and solid foundation for more advanced skills.
This class will perform in both winter and spring recitals!
Friday
4:00 PM to 5:00 PM
4:00 PM to 5:00 PM
Room B
Main
Main
Conditioning and Stretching
Conditioning and Stretching for Dancers class is an essential component of any dancer's training regimen. This comprehensive class is specifically designed to enhance the physical attributes necessary for dancers to achieve their full potential. Through a combination of targeted conditioning exercises and effective stretching techniques, dancers will develop increased strength, flexibility, and overall body awareness, enabling them to perform at their best and reduce the risk of injuries.
Conditioning and Stretching for Dancers class is an essential component of any dancer's training regimen. This comprehensive class is specifically designed to enhance the physical attributes necessary for dancers to achieve their full potential. Through a combination of targeted conditioning exercises and effective stretching techniques, dancers will develop increased strength, flexibility, and overall body awareness, enabling them to perform at their best and reduce the risk of injuries.
Saturday
9:00 AM to 10:00 AM
9:00 AM to 10:00 AM
Room A
Main
Main