Name
Days
Location
Adult Hip Hop Masterclass
Join us for a FUN, beginner Hip Hop Masterclass with professional dancer, Rainee Coakley!

7:30 PM to 9:30 PM
Main

Artistic Dance Academy 2024- 2025 Season

Name
Days
Location
Pre-K 2-3 Creative Dance
This class is full
A wonderful introduction to dance using creative ways to explore movement and music with props while learning proper names of steps. This class will have an in house recital at ADA for parents and family in May. Date TBA
Monday
4:00 PM to 4:30 PM
Studio A
Main
5-6 Hip Hop
This class will allow young dancers to explore the style of hip hop while learning how to isolate movements and enjoy showing their swag and personality. ADA always uses clean and appropriate music and modest costumes.
Monday
4:30 PM to 5:30 PM
Studio A
Main
7-9 Ballet
Dancers will learn proper ballet technique, vocabulary, while enjoy the beautiful graceful movement of leaps and turns while combining steps they learn into a beautiful recital dance. They will also learn about the music they perform to and the composer.
Monday
4:30 PM to 5:30 PM
Studio B
Main
Int & Adv Co Tap
This class is for dancers that are Intermediate-Advanced. Steps already mastered in this level for example are, triple time steps, buffalos, pick-ups, trebles, and wings.
Monday
4:30 PM to 5:30 PM
Studio C
Main
10-12 Contemporary
Contemporary is a mixture of modern dance and lyrical ballet merged into one genre. This class can be done in bare feet or half soles.
Monday
5:30 PM to 6:30 PM
Studio C
Main
7-9 Hip Hop
Introducing students to the style of hip hop while learning isolation movements and combinations that show off their swag and personality to clean and appropriate music and costuming.
Monday
5:30 PM to 6:30 PM
Studio A
Main
Pointe 3 & 4
Dancers must be invited to this class due to certain requirements that need to be mastered in ballet before taking this class. Ex. Strength in ankles, technique, and proper body alignment. Most dancers must be 11-12 years of age and growth plates in feet must be completely closed before starting pointe.
Monday
5:30 PM to 6:30 PM
Studio B
Main
7-9 Ballet
Dancers will learn proper ballet technique, vocabulary, while enjoy the beautiful graceful movement of leaps and turns while combining steps they learn into a beautiful recital dance. They will also learn about the music they perform to and the composer.

Monday
6:30 PM to 7:30 PM
Studio B
Main
Advanced Heels
This class is a stylized jazz class taught in t-strap character shoes with 1-2 inch heels. Dancers must be an advance trained jazz dancers to take this class.
Monday
6:30 PM to 7:30 PM
Studio A
Main
Jr Co Jazz
This is an invitation only company level class. This is for dancers that are at an advance level for their age and an open class is no longer challenging and and older class is too advanced. Dancers in this class are pushed harder and are allowed only 3 absences.
This class is for the more sincere dancer that wants more than a recreational class.
Monday
6:30 PM to 7:30 PM
Studio C
Main
10-12 Ballet
This class will teach proper ballet technique with terminology of steps in French along with knowing the classical music and composer. Dancers will learn many jumps, leaps, turns while learning to execute the art of ballet with grace and control not to mention a form of self-discipline that comes with mastering this art form.
Monday
7:30 PM to 8:30 PM
Studio B
Main
7-9 Contemporary
Contemporary is a mesh of ballet/modern and jazz. A very popular form of expression for today's dance youth. As with all dance genres, ballet is a great class to pair with this class for a stronger contemporary dancer.
Monday
7:30 PM to 8:30 PM
Studio C
Main
13-up Tap
This is for dancers who always wanted to learn tap but is having a late start or has not tapped for very long. We can catch you up and have you taping in no time. Just come eager to learn and with a smile.
Monday
8:30 PM to 9:30 PM
Studio B
Main
Adv Co Hip Hop
This is an advance hip hop class and dancers must be approved by Mrs. Tara. This class is by invitation only and dancers can only have 3 absences due to how fast this class is taught.
Monday
8:30 PM to 9:30 PM
Studio A
Main
Pre-K 2-3 Creative Dance
This class is a wonderful introduction to dance. Children will learn dance movements, rhythm with fun music along with fun ways to teach combination using fun props. This class will have an in house recital at ADA for their parents and family in May. Date TBA
Tuesday
4:00 PM to 4:30 PM
Studio A
Main
App. Co Ballet
This is for the accelerated dancer that has mastered strong ballet technique and an understanding of their ballet movement at an early age. This class is by invitation only from Mrs Patricia. Dancers must have mastered a 90 degree arabesque, a single pirouette with proper technique and landing, a full grand jete, tour jete and a strong degree of flexibility.
Tuesday
4:30 PM to 5:30 PM
Studio B
Main
Int Co Jazz
This is for the Int/Adv jazz dancer who excels quickly, retains choreography quickly and has mastered certain leaps and turns required by instructor along with style of genre and strong stage presentation.
Tuesday
4:30 PM to 5:30 PM
Studio A
Main
Jr Co Hip Hop
This class is a more advance hip hop class for this age and level. Dancers must be invited to this class by directors.
Tuesday
4:30 PM to 5:30 PM
Studio C
Main
Adv Co Jazz
This is for the Adv jazz dancer that is also advance in their ballet training. This class is taught at an accelerated pace and dancers are required to be onetime, dressed appropriately and cannot miss more than 3 classes. After the 4th miss you must change to an open class unless approved by instructor and director.
Tuesday
5:30 PM to 6:30 PM
Studio A
Main
Int Co Contemporary
This is for the Int/adv contemporary dancer who excels quickly, retains choreography quickly and has mastered certain leaps and turns required by instructor along with style of genre and strong stage presentation.
Tuesday
5:30 PM to 6:30 PM
Studio C
Main
Jr Co Ballet
This is a ballet class for dancers who excel quickly in their technique. Dancers in this class are required to have a 90 degree arabesque, double pirouette, full grande jete, clean tour jete's and mastered their splits in order to stay in this class.
Tuesday
5:30 PM to 6:30 PM
Studio B
Main
Adv Co Contemporary
This is an advance contemporary class which is a form of modern and lyrical ballet/jazz merged into one genre. Dancers in this class must have strong stage presence and strong ballet technique which also requires over 90 degree extensions, control of turns and strong jumps.
Tuesday
6:30 PM to 7:30 PM
Studio A
Main
Int Co Ballet
Dancers in this class is by invitation only. Dancers must have a 90 degree arabesque, double pirouettes, fouettes, splits, full grande jets, proper body alignment and strong stage presence.
Tuesday
6:30 PM to 7:30 PM
Studio B
Main
Jr Co Contemporary
This class is by invitation and dancers must also study ballet. A strong stage presence is need by dancers in this class with proper technique and body alignment. Dancers must have a good sense of control with turns and developing strong leaps and extensions.
Tuesday
6:30 PM to 7:30 PM
Studio C
Main
10-12 Hip Hop
This is a fun genre that is a mix of pop and lock with some jazz. Has lots of isolation moments with swag and high energy. Come have fun with Miss Sydney. ADA takes pride in using clean and appropriate music and costuming.
Tuesday
7:30 PM to 8:30 PM
Studio B
Main
13-up Musical Theater
A fun class mixed with dance, acting and your favorite musical mixed into one performance. Great class for dancer that love acting and theater.
Tuesday
7:30 PM to 8:30 PM
Studio A
Main
Pointe 1&2
This class is by invitation only. Dancers must be at an Int. level of ballet with strong ankles and proper body alignment and technique.
Tuesday
7:30 PM to 8:30 PM
Studio C
Main
13-up Ballet
This class is a beginner /Intermediate level of ballet. Focusing on basic technique, while learning turns, jumps and combinations that will be used in dance recital. Come learn the art of ballet while obtaining discipline, grace and proper body alignment.
Tuesday
8:30 PM to 9:30 PM
Studio B
Main
Competition Team
An invitation only class. This class is for our elite competition team to learn choreography for upcoming competition. This class is required to be on the team in order to learn and polish routines. These routines will not be taught in a regular class. This class teaches dancers to work together as one, as a team. Learning how to win together and how to lose together. This class also travels to different competitions around NC and is an opportunity to experience other dance styles from studios all over the US.
Tuesday
8:30 PM to 9:30 PM
Studio A
Main
5-6 Tumbling
This class is full
Come tumble with Miss Sydney and learn how to cartwheel, backbend, make bridges and so much more fun. This class is done with bare feet and hair tied up In high ponytail with bike-a- tard. (a unitard that is cut off not full legged. ) Sweats can be worn over uniform during winter months.
Thursday
4:30 PM to 5:30 PM
Studio A
Main
7-9 Contemporary
Contemporary is a mesh of ballet/modern and jazz. A very popular form of expression for today's dance youth. As with all dance genres, ballet is a great class to pair with this class for a stronger contemporary dancer.
Thursday
4:30 PM to 5:30 PM
Studio C
Main
Leaps & Turns Class
This class is for all company classes from Jr to Adv. to help you to improve and master your jumps, turns and leaps. Focus will be primarily on strengthening jump elevation, jump extension and control of a variety of turns. This class will not have a dance in the recital. This is for developing stronger dancers.
Thursday
4:30 PM to 5:30 PM
Studio B
Main
5-6 Ballet
This class is full
This is where the art of ballet begins in the heart of little girls. The magic of dancing like a fairy princess with graceful moves, turns and leaps to beautiful music and costuming. Ballet builds discipline, grace, confidence and most of all joy! This is the basis to all dance genres.
Thursday
5:30 PM to 6:30 PM
Studio B
Main
7-9 Tap
Who doesn't love the sound of clicking dance shoes to the beat of music. Dancers will learn basic tap steps to build on as they continue to learn this fun dynamic genre.
Thursday
5:30 PM to 6:30 PM
Studio A
Main
Pre-K 4 Ballet
An introduction class to basic ballet positions, movements and steps. A great start for the little dancers.
Thursday
5:30 PM to 6:00 PM
Studio A
Main
Pre-K 4 Jazz
A great introduction to one of their favorite dance genres. They light up with fancy dance moves with high energy music.
Thursday
6:00 PM to 6:30 PM
Studio A
Main
10-12 Tap
There's nothing more fun than dancing and clicking your feet to jazzy music. Come learn many sounds and fun tap combo's with Miss Sydney.
Thursday
6:30 PM to 7:30 PM
Studio B
Main
13-up Contemporary
This genre is a cross between lyrical ballet, modern and jazz merged into one genre. A lovely way to express yourself in dance. A very popular genre for today's dancers.
Thursday
6:30 PM to 7:30 PM
Studio A
Main
Adv 1 Ballet
This class is for the company dancer that is too advanced for Int ballet but not quite ready for Adv 2. Dancers must be flexible, have a 90 degree arabesque or higher, double pirouette, 6 fourette's and full grand jete.
Thursday
6:30 PM to 7:30 PM
Studio B
Main
Condition & Strengthening Class
This class is open to anyone 12-up but is required for all company dancers from Jr level and up. This class is to focus on flexibility, strength, body control and stamina for the entire hour.
Thursday
7:30 PM to 8:30 PM
Studio B
Main
Adv 2 Ballet
This is the highest ballet technique class offered and dancers must be advanced in ballet technique to take this class. Double to triple pirouettes, fouettés, 90 degree or higher arabesque, full grande jete, full extensions above 90 degrees such as developes, battements etc. This is an invitation class only.
Thursday
8:30 PM to 10:00 PM
Studio B
Main
5-6 Tap
How fun it is to hear clicking fee to the beat of music as you dance away. Come learn fun basic tap steps and combos that will turn into a fun recital dance and flashy costume.
Friday
4:30 PM to 5:30 PM
Studio C
Main
7-9 Jazz
Come show off your personality with a fun, energetic style of dance. Fun music and flashy costumes.
Friday
4:30 PM to 5:30 PM
Studio B
Main
Pre-K 4 Ballet
A wonderful introduction to ballet class. Dancers will learn creative dance moves using fun props and music as they are introduced to dance steps, positions and rhythm and so much fun!
Friday
4:30 PM to 5:00 PM
Studio A
Main
Pre-K4 Jazz
A fun way to discover the art of jazz. Fun moves, music and props! Come alive with this class for your little dancer.
Friday
5:00 PM to 5:30 PM
Studio A
Main
5-6 Ballet
Friday
5:30 PM to 6:30 PM
Studio A
Main
5-6 Jazz
Come show off your personality with a fun, energetic style of dance. Fun music and flashy costumes.
Friday
5:30 PM to 6:30 PM
Studio B
Main
7-9 Tumbling
Get ready to flip, cart wheel, back bend, round off and more with Miss Sydney to fun music as we mix dance with tumbling for an exciting routine in the spring.
Friday
5:30 PM to 6:30 PM
Studio A
Main
10-12 Musical Theater
Mix jazz with acting and your favorite musical. This class is to incorporate, dance, music and acting. A great class for dancers who love theater such as stage struck and more.
Friday
6:30 PM to 7:30 PM
Studio B
Main
13-up Jazz
This is an open jazz class for dancers that are at a beginner to intermediate level of jazz. Come and enhance your jazz performance with Mrs Tara as she takes you to another level of performance and technique.
Friday
6:30 PM to 7:30 PM
Studio A
Main
7-9 Hip Hop
Friday
6:30 PM to 7:30 PM
Main
10-12 Tumbling
Come learn to tumble with Miss Sydney. From Cart wheels to round offs to hand springs, Miss Sydney will take you to the next level. This class is with bare feet, hair In high ponytail and bike-a-tard. (a unitard that is cut off to shorts) Sweats can be worn over bike-a-tard in the winter.
Friday
7:30 PM to 8:30 PM
Studio B
Main
13-up Hip Hop
This class is for the beginner to intermediate hip hop dancer. Miss Mabry will enhance your performance with fun combo's, isolation movements and swag to bring to your performance to a new level. Dance with more confidence as you learn the art of hip hop!
Friday
7:30 PM to 8:30 PM
Studio A
Main
13-up Tumbling
This class is for the intermediate to advance tumbler.
Friday
8:30 PM to 9:30 PM
Studio B
Main