2024-2025 Season
Classical Ballet + Pointe 5/6 - Technique (by approval)
Naomi Rux
Ballet Level 5/6 (passed level 4) Advanced
An advanced combination class of ballet and pointe where students’ pointe segment demonstrates an expansion of vocabulary, coordination, and movement knowledge while maintaining a strong foundation of strength, technique, and placement; a few movements include echappe releve, pose coupe and arabesque, and preparations for turns in the center. Students continue to strengthen and expand their ballet technique, coordination, terminology, and musicality and are provided with individualized feedback.
Naomi Rux
Ballet Level 5/6 (passed level 4) Advanced
An advanced combination class of ballet and pointe where students’ pointe segment demonstrates an expansion of vocabulary, coordination, and movement knowledge while maintaining a strong foundation of strength, technique, and placement; a few movements include echappe releve, pose coupe and arabesque, and preparations for turns in the center. Students continue to strengthen and expand their ballet technique, coordination, terminology, and musicality and are provided with individualized feedback.
Monday
4:00 PM to 5:30 PM
4:00 PM to 5:30 PM
Studio 1
CADA (Meridian, ID)
CADA (Meridian, ID)
Mini Stars Tap
Laila Herrera
Mini Stars Tap teaching musicality, balance, and coordination with our licensed
Leap 'N Learn curriculum helps children learn the basics of of dance, gain coordination, grow in confidence, and joy of dance and creativity, plus learn classroom behavior and manners, which include learning how to take turns, following another dancer or leading the way, waiting patiently, working together with others, and having a positive attitude.
Concepts are explored throughout the year such as classroom etiquette, musical awareness, relationships to the working space and stage, expressing emotion through movement, and pantomime.
Laila Herrera
Mini Stars Tap teaching musicality, balance, and coordination with our licensed
Leap 'N Learn curriculum helps children learn the basics of of dance, gain coordination, grow in confidence, and joy of dance and creativity, plus learn classroom behavior and manners, which include learning how to take turns, following another dancer or leading the way, waiting patiently, working together with others, and having a positive attitude.
Concepts are explored throughout the year such as classroom etiquette, musical awareness, relationships to the working space and stage, expressing emotion through movement, and pantomime.
Monday
4:45 PM to 5:30 PM
4:45 PM to 5:30 PM
Studio 2
CADA (Meridian, ID)
CADA (Meridian, ID)
Tiny Stars Intro to Dance
Taylor Dougherty
Tiny Stars Intro to Dance with our licensed
Leap 'N Learn curriculum helps children learn the basics of of dance, gain coordination, grow in confidence, and joy of dance and creativity, plus learn classroom behavior and manners, which include learning how to take turns, following another dancer or leading the way, waiting patiently, working together with others, and having a positive attitude.
Concepts are explored throughout the year such as classroom etiquette, musical awareness, relationships to the working space and stage, expressing emotion through movement, and pantomime.
Taylor Dougherty
Tiny Stars Intro to Dance with our licensed
Leap 'N Learn curriculum helps children learn the basics of of dance, gain coordination, grow in confidence, and joy of dance and creativity, plus learn classroom behavior and manners, which include learning how to take turns, following another dancer or leading the way, waiting patiently, working together with others, and having a positive attitude.
Concepts are explored throughout the year such as classroom etiquette, musical awareness, relationships to the working space and stage, expressing emotion through movement, and pantomime.
Monday
4:45 PM to 5:30 PM
4:45 PM to 5:30 PM
Studio 3
CADA (Meridian, ID)
CADA (Meridian, ID)
Advanced Movement Combo/Improv & Choreo (by approval)
Lilia McArthur
This class is full
CADA's movement combination classes focus on exploration of style and development in various styles of dance which include Jazz, Contemporary/Modern, Lyrical, Hip Hop, Jazz Funk, Musical Theater, Ballroom, Improv, and other styles. Dancers learn a new combo each week in a fast-paced environment, which allows them to develop the skill of quickly picking up and memorizing choreography. Strong combination skills and versatility in style are highly beneficial in master classes, conventions, and auditions.
Second semester is focused on improv and preparing a piece to be performed at recital.
Lilia McArthur
This class is full
CADA's movement combination classes focus on exploration of style and development in various styles of dance which include Jazz, Contemporary/Modern, Lyrical, Hip Hop, Jazz Funk, Musical Theater, Ballroom, Improv, and other styles. Dancers learn a new combo each week in a fast-paced environment, which allows them to develop the skill of quickly picking up and memorizing choreography. Strong combination skills and versatility in style are highly beneficial in master classes, conventions, and auditions.
Second semester is focused on improv and preparing a piece to be performed at recital.
Monday
5:30 PM to 6:15 PM
5:30 PM to 6:15 PM
Studio 2
CADA (Meridian, ID)
CADA (Meridian, ID)
Classical Ballet 1.0/1.5 - Technique (by approval)
Naomi Rux
The most essential form of dance that opens up every possibility. In CADA classical ballet classes, students will be instructed on the foundations that prepare them for any style or challenge in dance. Our ballet trains proper body placement, balance, flexibility, alignment, and technique achieved both through barre and floor work. Ballet is the most foundational element in our studio’s training. As students advance they will eventually be able to take Ballet classes en pointe.
Ballet Level 1 (grades 3+) beginner
A beginning level ballet class where students will focus more in depth on strengthening their turn out, feet, arms, flexibility, and postural muscles; to build excellent ballet technique in each student individual feedback is implemented. Students continue to strengthen and expand their ballet technique, coordination, terminology, and musicality.
Naomi Rux
The most essential form of dance that opens up every possibility. In CADA classical ballet classes, students will be instructed on the foundations that prepare them for any style or challenge in dance. Our ballet trains proper body placement, balance, flexibility, alignment, and technique achieved both through barre and floor work. Ballet is the most foundational element in our studio’s training. As students advance they will eventually be able to take Ballet classes en pointe.
Ballet Level 1 (grades 3+) beginner
A beginning level ballet class where students will focus more in depth on strengthening their turn out, feet, arms, flexibility, and postural muscles; to build excellent ballet technique in each student individual feedback is implemented. Students continue to strengthen and expand their ballet technique, coordination, terminology, and musicality.
Monday
5:30 PM to 7:00 PM
5:30 PM to 7:00 PM
Studio 1
CADA (Meridian, ID)
CADA (Meridian, ID)
Mini Stars Ballet
Taylor Dougherty
Mini Stars Ballet with our licensed
Leap 'N Learn curriculum helps children learn the basics of of dance, gain coordination, grow in confidence, and joy of dance and creativity, plus learn classroom behavior and manners, which include learning how to take turns, following another dancer or leading the way, waiting patiently, working together with others, and having a positive attitude.
Concepts are explored throughout the year such as classroom etiquette, musical awareness, relationships to the working space and stage, expressing emotion through movement, and pantomime.
Taylor Dougherty
Mini Stars Ballet with our licensed
Leap 'N Learn curriculum helps children learn the basics of of dance, gain coordination, grow in confidence, and joy of dance and creativity, plus learn classroom behavior and manners, which include learning how to take turns, following another dancer or leading the way, waiting patiently, working together with others, and having a positive attitude.
Concepts are explored throughout the year such as classroom etiquette, musical awareness, relationships to the working space and stage, expressing emotion through movement, and pantomime.
Monday
5:30 PM to 6:15 PM
5:30 PM to 6:15 PM
Studio 3
CADA (Meridian, ID)
CADA (Meridian, ID)
Hip Hop 1-2
Lilia McArthur
Great for development of rhythm, coordination, and isolations.
An energetic, vibrant form of dance, Hip Hop integrates body isolations and freestyles movements that lend each dancer to develop their own style.
Lilia McArthur
Great for development of rhythm, coordination, and isolations.
An energetic, vibrant form of dance, Hip Hop integrates body isolations and freestyles movements that lend each dancer to develop their own style.
Monday
6:15 PM to 7:00 PM
6:15 PM to 7:00 PM
Studio 2
CADA (Meridian, ID)
CADA (Meridian, ID)
Mini Tumblers
Taylor Dougherty
Learn to be comfortable being upside down at an early age! Including coordination, mind-body coordination, strength, and flexibility. Acro/Tumbling is confidence building!
Intro to tumbling
Ages Preschool/Pre-Kinder/Kinder;
Skill examples worked on include pre-cartwheel needle kick with straight leg, tuck jumps with proper form, bridges, plus more.
Strength exercises with 5-10 second holds
Needed flexibility for skills
Taylor Dougherty
Learn to be comfortable being upside down at an early age! Including coordination, mind-body coordination, strength, and flexibility. Acro/Tumbling is confidence building!
Intro to tumbling
Ages Preschool/Pre-Kinder/Kinder;
Skill examples worked on include pre-cartwheel needle kick with straight leg, tuck jumps with proper form, bridges, plus more.
Strength exercises with 5-10 second holds
Needed flexibility for skills
Monday
6:15 PM to 7:00 PM
6:15 PM to 7:00 PM
Studio 3
CADA (Meridian, ID)
CADA (Meridian, ID)
Junior/Intermediate 1 Movement Combo
Taylor Dougherty
Required to take Jazz Tech or Classical Ballet concurrently.
Learn to pick up choreography quickly and develop your brain and body coordination. CADA’s movement combination classes focus on exploration of style and development in various styles of dance which include Jazz, Contemporary/Modern, Lyrical, Hip Hop, Jazz Funk, Musical Theater, Ballroom, Improv, and other styles. Dancers learn a new combo each week in a fast-paced environment, which allows them to develop the skill of quickly picking up and memorizing choreography. Strong combination skills and versatility in style are highly beneficial in master classes, conventions, and auditions.
Taylor Dougherty
Required to take Jazz Tech or Classical Ballet concurrently.
Learn to pick up choreography quickly and develop your brain and body coordination. CADA’s movement combination classes focus on exploration of style and development in various styles of dance which include Jazz, Contemporary/Modern, Lyrical, Hip Hop, Jazz Funk, Musical Theater, Ballroom, Improv, and other styles. Dancers learn a new combo each week in a fast-paced environment, which allows them to develop the skill of quickly picking up and memorizing choreography. Strong combination skills and versatility in style are highly beneficial in master classes, conventions, and auditions.
Monday
7:00 PM to 7:45 PM
7:00 PM to 7:45 PM
Studio 3
CADA (Meridian, ID)
CADA (Meridian, ID)
Junior/Intermediate 2 Movement Combo (by approval)
Lilia McArthur
Required to take Jazz Tech or Classical Ballet concurrently.
Be audition ready! CADA's movement combination classes focus on exploration of style and development in various styles of dance which include Jazz, Contemporary/Modern, Lyrical, Hip Hop, Jazz Funk, Musical Theater, Ballroom, Improv, and other styles. Dancers learn a new combo each week in a fast-paced environment, which allows them to develop the skill of quickly picking up and memorizing choreography. Strong combination skills and versatility in style are highly beneficial in master classes, conventions, and auditions.
Lilia McArthur
Required to take Jazz Tech or Classical Ballet concurrently.
Be audition ready! CADA's movement combination classes focus on exploration of style and development in various styles of dance which include Jazz, Contemporary/Modern, Lyrical, Hip Hop, Jazz Funk, Musical Theater, Ballroom, Improv, and other styles. Dancers learn a new combo each week in a fast-paced environment, which allows them to develop the skill of quickly picking up and memorizing choreography. Strong combination skills and versatility in style are highly beneficial in master classes, conventions, and auditions.
Monday
7:00 PM to 7:45 PM
7:00 PM to 7:45 PM
Studio 2
CADA (Meridian, ID)
CADA (Meridian, ID)
Tumbling Fundamentals - Monday Part A - Non-Recital
Laila Herrera
Confidence building tumbling! Grow in five areas including flexibility, strength, balancing, tumbling, and limbering
Ages 1st+ Grade or by approval;
Acrobatic Arts levels 1-2 includes skills like cartwheel, pre-cartwheel, continuous straddle roll, bridge holding 10+ seconds.
Mastery of all terms required before moving on
Laila Herrera
Confidence building tumbling! Grow in five areas including flexibility, strength, balancing, tumbling, and limbering
Ages 1st+ Grade or by approval;
Acrobatic Arts levels 1-2 includes skills like cartwheel, pre-cartwheel, continuous straddle roll, bridge holding 10+ seconds.
Mastery of all terms required before moving on
Monday
7:00 PM to 7:45 PM
7:00 PM to 7:45 PM
Studio 1
CADA (Meridian, ID)
CADA (Meridian, ID)
Classical Ballet 2/3/4 - Technique (by approval)
Naomi Rux
Ballet Level 2 (passed level 1) beginner +
A pre-pointe ballet class where students focus on foot progressions, releves, and exercises for strengthening intrinsic muscles of the feet, and calves. Students continue to strengthen and expand their ballet technique, coordination, terminology, and musicality and are provided with individualized feedback.
Ballet Level 3 (passed level 2) Intermediate
A combination class of ballet and beginning pointe. The students' pointe segment develops confidence, and a strong foundation of strength, and technique; a few movements include releves, runs on demi-pointe, retire and foot progressions. Students continue to strengthen and expand their ballet technique, coordination, terminology, and musicality and are provided with individualized feedback.
Ballet Level 4 (passed level 3) Intermediate +
An intermediate combination class of ballet and pointe where the students' pointe segment develops confidence, and a strong foundation of strength, and technique; a few movements include sous-sus, echappe, pas de bourrée in its various forms, retire, and preparations for simple turns. Students continue to strengthen and expand their ballet technique, coordination, terminology, and musicality and are provided with individualized feedback.
Naomi Rux
Ballet Level 2 (passed level 1) beginner +
A pre-pointe ballet class where students focus on foot progressions, releves, and exercises for strengthening intrinsic muscles of the feet, and calves. Students continue to strengthen and expand their ballet technique, coordination, terminology, and musicality and are provided with individualized feedback.
Ballet Level 3 (passed level 2) Intermediate
A combination class of ballet and beginning pointe. The students' pointe segment develops confidence, and a strong foundation of strength, and technique; a few movements include releves, runs on demi-pointe, retire and foot progressions. Students continue to strengthen and expand their ballet technique, coordination, terminology, and musicality and are provided with individualized feedback.
Ballet Level 4 (passed level 3) Intermediate +
An intermediate combination class of ballet and pointe where the students' pointe segment develops confidence, and a strong foundation of strength, and technique; a few movements include sous-sus, echappe, pas de bourrée in its various forms, retire, and preparations for simple turns. Students continue to strengthen and expand their ballet technique, coordination, terminology, and musicality and are provided with individualized feedback.
Monday
7:45 PM to 9:15 PM
7:45 PM to 9:15 PM
Studio 1
CADA (Meridian, ID)
CADA (Meridian, ID)
Tumbling Fundamentals PLUS - Monday Part B - Recital
Laila Herrera
Expand and accelerate your progress by adding Tumbling Fundamentals Part B to Part A. Part B includes recital.
Confidence building tumbling! Grow in five areas including flexibility, strength, balancing, tumbling, and limbering
Ages 1st+ Grade or by approval;
Acrobatic Arts levels 1-2 includes skills like cartwheel, pre-cartwheel, continuous straddle roll, bridge holding 10+ seconds.
Mastery of all terms required before moving on
Laila Herrera
Expand and accelerate your progress by adding Tumbling Fundamentals Part B to Part A. Part B includes recital.
Confidence building tumbling! Grow in five areas including flexibility, strength, balancing, tumbling, and limbering
Ages 1st+ Grade or by approval;
Acrobatic Arts levels 1-2 includes skills like cartwheel, pre-cartwheel, continuous straddle roll, bridge holding 10+ seconds.
Mastery of all terms required before moving on
Monday
7:45 PM to 8:30 PM
7:45 PM to 8:30 PM
Studio 3
CADA (Meridian, ID)
CADA (Meridian, ID)
Tiny Stars Intro to Dance (Ages 3-5)
Laila Herrera
Tiny Stars Intro to Dance with our licensed Leap 'N Learn curriculum helps children gain the foundations of dance technique, coordination, confidence, and joy of dance and creativity, plus learn classroom behavior and manners, which include learning how to take turns, following another dancer or leading the way, waiting patiently, working together with others, and having a positive attitude.
Concepts are explored throughout the year such as classroom etiquette, musical awareness, relationships to the working space and stage, expressing emotion through movement, and pantomime.
Laila Herrera
Tiny Stars Intro to Dance with our licensed Leap 'N Learn curriculum helps children gain the foundations of dance technique, coordination, confidence, and joy of dance and creativity, plus learn classroom behavior and manners, which include learning how to take turns, following another dancer or leading the way, waiting patiently, working together with others, and having a positive attitude.
Concepts are explored throughout the year such as classroom etiquette, musical awareness, relationships to the working space and stage, expressing emotion through movement, and pantomime.
Tuesday
9:45 AM to 10:30 AM
9:45 AM to 10:30 AM
Studio 3
CADA (Meridian, ID)
CADA (Meridian, ID)
Mini Stars Ballet
Laila Herrera
Mini Stars Ballet with our licensed
Leap 'N Learn curriculum helps children learn the basics of of dance, gain coordination, grow in confidence, and joy of dance and creativity, plus learn classroom behavior and manners, which include learning how to take turns, following another dancer or leading the way, waiting patiently, working together with others, and having a positive attitude.
Concepts are explored throughout the year such as classroom etiquette, musical awareness, relationships to the working space and stage, expressing emotion through movement, and pantomime.
Laila Herrera
Mini Stars Ballet with our licensed
Leap 'N Learn curriculum helps children learn the basics of of dance, gain coordination, grow in confidence, and joy of dance and creativity, plus learn classroom behavior and manners, which include learning how to take turns, following another dancer or leading the way, waiting patiently, working together with others, and having a positive attitude.
Concepts are explored throughout the year such as classroom etiquette, musical awareness, relationships to the working space and stage, expressing emotion through movement, and pantomime.
Tuesday
10:30 AM to 11:15 AM
10:30 AM to 11:15 AM
Studio 3
CADA (Meridian, ID)
CADA (Meridian, ID)
Mini Stars Tap
Laila Herrera
Mini Stars Tap teaching musicality, balance, and coordination with our licensed
Leap 'N Learn curriculum helps children learn the basics of of dance, gain coordination, grow in confidence, and joy of dance and creativity, plus learn classroom behavior and manners, which include learning how to take turns, following another dancer or leading the way, waiting patiently, working together with others, and having a positive attitude.
Concepts are explored throughout the year such as classroom etiquette, musical awareness, relationships to the working space and stage, expressing emotion through movement, and pantomime.
Laila Herrera
Mini Stars Tap teaching musicality, balance, and coordination with our licensed
Leap 'N Learn curriculum helps children learn the basics of of dance, gain coordination, grow in confidence, and joy of dance and creativity, plus learn classroom behavior and manners, which include learning how to take turns, following another dancer or leading the way, waiting patiently, working together with others, and having a positive attitude.
Concepts are explored throughout the year such as classroom etiquette, musical awareness, relationships to the working space and stage, expressing emotion through movement, and pantomime.
Tuesday
11:15 AM to 12:00 PM
11:15 AM to 12:00 PM
Studio 2
CADA (Meridian, ID)
CADA (Meridian, ID)
* Pending Class* Mini Stars Tap
Taylor Dougherty
This class is full
Mini Stars Tap teaching musicality, balance, and coordination with our licensed
Leap 'N Learn curriculum helps children learn the basics of of dance, gain coordination, grow in confidence, and joy of dance and creativity, plus learn classroom behavior and manners, which include learning how to take turns, following another dancer or leading the way, waiting patiently, working together with others, and having a positive attitude.
Concepts are explored throughout the year such as classroom etiquette, musical awareness, relationships to the working space and stage, expressing emotion through movement, and pantomime.
Taylor Dougherty
This class is full
Mini Stars Tap teaching musicality, balance, and coordination with our licensed
Leap 'N Learn curriculum helps children learn the basics of of dance, gain coordination, grow in confidence, and joy of dance and creativity, plus learn classroom behavior and manners, which include learning how to take turns, following another dancer or leading the way, waiting patiently, working together with others, and having a positive attitude.
Concepts are explored throughout the year such as classroom etiquette, musical awareness, relationships to the working space and stage, expressing emotion through movement, and pantomime.
Tuesday
4:45 PM to 5:30 PM
4:45 PM to 5:30 PM
Studio 2
CADA (Meridian, ID)
CADA (Meridian, ID)
Hip Hop 5+
Lilia McArthur
Great for development of rhythm, coordination, and isolations.
An energetic, vibrant form of dance, Hip Hop integrates body isolations and freestyles movements that lend each dancer to develop their own style.
Lilia McArthur
Great for development of rhythm, coordination, and isolations.
An energetic, vibrant form of dance, Hip Hop integrates body isolations and freestyles movements that lend each dancer to develop their own style.
Tuesday
4:45 PM to 5:30 PM
4:45 PM to 5:30 PM
Studio 1
CADA (Meridian, ID)
CADA (Meridian, ID)
Mini Hip Hop
Kirstie Christensen
Great for development of rhythm, coordination, and isolations.
An energetic, vibrant form of dance, Hip Hop integrates body isolations and freestyles movements that lend each dancer to develop their own style.
Kirstie Christensen
Great for development of rhythm, coordination, and isolations.
An energetic, vibrant form of dance, Hip Hop integrates body isolations and freestyles movements that lend each dancer to develop their own style.
Tuesday
4:45 PM to 5:30 PM
4:45 PM to 5:30 PM
Studio 3
CADA (Meridian, ID)
CADA (Meridian, ID)
Flexibility Accelerator + Strength
Taylor Dougherty
There are two attributes that the muscles surrounding any joint should have in order to avoid injury. Firstly, they must have FLEXIBILITY in order to execute the skill properly. Secondly, they must have the STRENGTH to ensure the ability to support, stabilize, and move the joint through the proper position(s) safely.
Essential to break into the next level in your dancing: Our Flexibility & Stability classes include mUvmethod, Progressing Ballet Technique (PBT), Pilates for Dancers, rhythmic gymnastics flexibility techniques, and progressive stability training. Equipment is used to increase variety and efficacy. Flexibility and Strength are integral to dance training progress and safety.
Taylor Dougherty
There are two attributes that the muscles surrounding any joint should have in order to avoid injury. Firstly, they must have FLEXIBILITY in order to execute the skill properly. Secondly, they must have the STRENGTH to ensure the ability to support, stabilize, and move the joint through the proper position(s) safely.
Essential to break into the next level in your dancing: Our Flexibility & Stability classes include mUvmethod, Progressing Ballet Technique (PBT), Pilates for Dancers, rhythmic gymnastics flexibility techniques, and progressive stability training. Equipment is used to increase variety and efficacy. Flexibility and Strength are integral to dance training progress and safety.
Tuesday
5:30 PM to 6:15 PM
5:30 PM to 6:15 PM
Studio 1
CADA (Meridian, ID)
CADA (Meridian, ID)
Mini Tumblers
Kirstie Christensen
Learn to be comfortable being upside down at an early age! Including coordination, mind-body coordination, strength, and flexibility. Acro/Tumbling is confidence building!
Intro to tumbling
Ages Preschool/Pre-Kinder/Kinder;
Skill examples worked on include pre-cartwheel needle kick with straight leg, tuck jumps with proper form, bridges, plus more.
Strength exercises with 5-10 second holds
Needed flexibility for skills
Kirstie Christensen
Learn to be comfortable being upside down at an early age! Including coordination, mind-body coordination, strength, and flexibility. Acro/Tumbling is confidence building!
Intro to tumbling
Ages Preschool/Pre-Kinder/Kinder;
Skill examples worked on include pre-cartwheel needle kick with straight leg, tuck jumps with proper form, bridges, plus more.
Strength exercises with 5-10 second holds
Needed flexibility for skills
Tuesday
5:30 PM to 6:15 PM
5:30 PM to 6:15 PM
Studio 3
CADA (Meridian, ID)
CADA (Meridian, ID)
Hip Hop 3-4
Kirstie Christensen
Great for development of rhythm, coordination, and isolations.
An energetic, vibrant form of dance, Hip Hop integrates body isolations and freestyles movements that lend each dancer to develop their own style.
Kirstie Christensen
Great for development of rhythm, coordination, and isolations.
An energetic, vibrant form of dance, Hip Hop integrates body isolations and freestyles movements that lend each dancer to develop their own style.
Tuesday
6:15 PM to 7:00 PM
6:15 PM to 7:00 PM
Studio 3
CADA (Meridian, ID)
CADA (Meridian, ID)
Jazz Technique 2/3 - Leaps (by approval)
Taylor Dougherty
Jazz Technique 2/3
Solid double pirouette, start a la secondes, start triple pirouette, firebird jump, single stag/calypso, cross leap, tilt jump, renverse, saute split jump, turning axel, front extensions, tilt extensions, battements front, side, back, needles, and start tilt, straight leg arm suspension
Taylor Dougherty
Jazz Technique 2/3
Solid double pirouette, start a la secondes, start triple pirouette, firebird jump, single stag/calypso, cross leap, tilt jump, renverse, saute split jump, turning axel, front extensions, tilt extensions, battements front, side, back, needles, and start tilt, straight leg arm suspension
Tuesday
6:15 PM to 7:00 PM
6:15 PM to 7:00 PM
Studio 1
CADA (Meridian, ID)
CADA (Meridian, ID)
Jazz Technique 1.0
Taylor Dougherty
Jazz is an exciting and fun dance genre that develops strength, flexibility, confidence, power and articulation in dancers. Developing these skills in class directly correlates to stronger routines on stage and lays another level of training foundation that transfers to various other styles of dance.
Jazz Technique 1
Solidifying single pirouette, pique turns, inside pirouette, coupe turn, pencil turn, saut de chat, grand jete, start double pirouette, toe touch, side leaps, tuck jump, c jump, surprise leap, side extensions, prep for front extension, back extension, start battements front, side, and back, start needles, bent leg arm suspension Beginning Jazz Technique with emphasis on body alignment and balance. Teachers use imagery and creative activities to encourage better understanding of the concepts, while enforcing proper technique, and exploring stylized choreography. Chasse, balance work, proper pirouette prep and spotting, saus de chat (developpé leaps), spotting, balancing, releve strength, passé placement, chaines, pirouette single or double, pencil turns, coupe turns, front leaps, battements, side kick and arabesque; correct body placement in all the above technical elements; correct footwork and arm placement.
Taylor Dougherty
Jazz is an exciting and fun dance genre that develops strength, flexibility, confidence, power and articulation in dancers. Developing these skills in class directly correlates to stronger routines on stage and lays another level of training foundation that transfers to various other styles of dance.
Jazz Technique 1
Solidifying single pirouette, pique turns, inside pirouette, coupe turn, pencil turn, saut de chat, grand jete, start double pirouette, toe touch, side leaps, tuck jump, c jump, surprise leap, side extensions, prep for front extension, back extension, start battements front, side, and back, start needles, bent leg arm suspension Beginning Jazz Technique with emphasis on body alignment and balance. Teachers use imagery and creative activities to encourage better understanding of the concepts, while enforcing proper technique, and exploring stylized choreography. Chasse, balance work, proper pirouette prep and spotting, saus de chat (developpé leaps), spotting, balancing, releve strength, passé placement, chaines, pirouette single or double, pencil turns, coupe turns, front leaps, battements, side kick and arabesque; correct body placement in all the above technical elements; correct footwork and arm placement.
Tuesday
7:00 PM to 7:45 PM
7:00 PM to 7:45 PM
Studio 1
CADA (Meridian, ID)
CADA (Meridian, ID)
Jazz Technique 2/3 - Turns (by approval)
Lilia McArthur
Jazz Technique 2/3
Solid double pirouette, start a la secondes, start triple pirouette, firebird jump, single stag/calypso, cross leap, tilt jump, renverse, saute split jump, turning axel, front extensions, tilt extensions, battements front, side, back, needles, and start tilt, straight leg arm suspension
Lilia McArthur
Jazz Technique 2/3
Solid double pirouette, start a la secondes, start triple pirouette, firebird jump, single stag/calypso, cross leap, tilt jump, renverse, saute split jump, turning axel, front extensions, tilt extensions, battements front, side, back, needles, and start tilt, straight leg arm suspension
Tuesday
7:00 PM to 7:45 PM
7:00 PM to 7:45 PM
Studio 2
CADA (Meridian, ID)
CADA (Meridian, ID)
Junior Acro Dance (by approval)
Laila Herrera
Junior Acro Dance
Ages by approval;
Pre-requisites: Dancers have passed Acrobatic Arts level 3
Tumblers who have thoroughly, correctly, and successfully passed Acrobatic Arts level 3 where tumblers are ready in strength and flexibility.
Skill examples worked on include back walkover, front walkover, flying cartwheel, one-hand cartwheel left and right, handstand holding, back handspring over a barrel and more.
Mastery of all terms required before moving on
Laila Herrera
Junior Acro Dance
Ages by approval;
Pre-requisites: Dancers have passed Acrobatic Arts level 3
Tumblers who have thoroughly, correctly, and successfully passed Acrobatic Arts level 3 where tumblers are ready in strength and flexibility.
Skill examples worked on include back walkover, front walkover, flying cartwheel, one-hand cartwheel left and right, handstand holding, back handspring over a barrel and more.
Mastery of all terms required before moving on
Tuesday
7:00 PM to 8:30 PM
7:00 PM to 8:30 PM
Studio 3
CADA (Meridian, ID)
CADA (Meridian, ID)
Little Leapers - Grown-Up & Me (Parent Assisted)
Laila Herrera
Ages 18-36 months
A parent-assisted class playfully supporting children’s physical, cognitive, social and emotional development through the magic of pretend play.
Laila Herrera
Ages 18-36 months
A parent-assisted class playfully supporting children’s physical, cognitive, social and emotional development through the magic of pretend play.
Wednesday
10:00 AM to 10:30 AM
10:00 AM to 10:30 AM
Studio 3
CADA (Meridian, ID)
CADA (Meridian, ID)
Tiny Stars Intro to Dance
Laila Herrera
This class is full
Tiny Stars Intro to Dance with our licensed
Leap 'N Learn curriculum helps children learn the basics of of dance, gain coordination, grow in confidence, and joy of dance and creativity, plus learn classroom behavior and manners, which include learning how to take turns, following another dancer or leading the way, waiting patiently, working together with others, and having a positive attitude.
Concepts are explored throughout the year such as classroom etiquette, musical awareness, relationships to the working space and stage, expressing emotion through movement, and pantomime.
Laila Herrera
This class is full
Tiny Stars Intro to Dance with our licensed
Leap 'N Learn curriculum helps children learn the basics of of dance, gain coordination, grow in confidence, and joy of dance and creativity, plus learn classroom behavior and manners, which include learning how to take turns, following another dancer or leading the way, waiting patiently, working together with others, and having a positive attitude.
Concepts are explored throughout the year such as classroom etiquette, musical awareness, relationships to the working space and stage, expressing emotion through movement, and pantomime.
Wednesday
10:30 AM to 11:15 AM
10:30 AM to 11:15 AM
Studio 3
CADA (Meridian, ID)
CADA (Meridian, ID)
*Pending* Mini Hip Hop
Laila Herrera
This class is full
Great for development of rhythm, coordination, and isolations.
An energetic, vibrant form of dance, Hip Hop integrates body isolations and freestyles movements that lend each dancer to develop their own style.
Laila Herrera
This class is full
Great for development of rhythm, coordination, and isolations.
An energetic, vibrant form of dance, Hip Hop integrates body isolations and freestyles movements that lend each dancer to develop their own style.
Wednesday
12:30 PM to 1:15 PM
12:30 PM to 1:15 PM
Studio 3
CADA (Meridian, ID)
CADA (Meridian, ID)
*Pending* Tiny Stars Intro to Dance (Ages 3-5)
Laila Herrera
This class is full
Tiny Stars Intro to Dance (Ages 3-5) with our licensed Leap 'N Learn curriculum helps children learn the basics of of dance, gain coordination, grow in confidence, and joy of dance and creativity, plus learn classroom behavior and manners, which include learning how to take turns, following another dancer or leading the way, waiting patiently, working together with others, and having a positive attitude.
Concepts are explored throughout the year such as classroom etiquette, musical awareness, relationships to the working space and stage, expressing emotion through movement, and pantomime.
Laila Herrera
This class is full
Tiny Stars Intro to Dance (Ages 3-5) with our licensed Leap 'N Learn curriculum helps children learn the basics of of dance, gain coordination, grow in confidence, and joy of dance and creativity, plus learn classroom behavior and manners, which include learning how to take turns, following another dancer or leading the way, waiting patiently, working together with others, and having a positive attitude.
Concepts are explored throughout the year such as classroom etiquette, musical awareness, relationships to the working space and stage, expressing emotion through movement, and pantomime.
Wednesday
1:15 PM to 2:00 PM
1:15 PM to 2:00 PM
Studio 2
CADA (Meridian, ID)
CADA (Meridian, ID)
Adv. Power Leaps, Turns & Flexibility
Candice Andrus
Essential high school and college competitive leaps, jumps, and kicks:
turning disc, hook jump/ninja jump, switch tilt, cross firebird leap, ninja split jump, axel saut de chat, turning saut de chat, double stag leap
Essential high school and college competitive turns: spotters, floaters, around the world a la secondes and fouette, double leg hold turns en dedans and en dehors, forced arch turns, rotation from tilt to penche, hinge extensions
Candice Andrus
Essential high school and college competitive leaps, jumps, and kicks:
turning disc, hook jump/ninja jump, switch tilt, cross firebird leap, ninja split jump, axel saut de chat, turning saut de chat, double stag leap
Essential high school and college competitive turns: spotters, floaters, around the world a la secondes and fouette, double leg hold turns en dedans and en dehors, forced arch turns, rotation from tilt to penche, hinge extensions
Wednesday
4:00 PM to 5:30 PM
4:00 PM to 5:30 PM
Studio 1
CADA (Meridian, ID)
CADA (Meridian, ID)
Mini Stars Ballet
Laila Herrera
Mini Stars Ballet with our licensed
Leap 'N Learn curriculum helps children learn the basics of of dance, gain coordination, grow in confidence, and joy of dance and creativity, plus learn classroom behavior and manners, which include learning how to take turns, following another dancer or leading the way, waiting patiently, working together with others, and having a positive attitude.
Concepts are explored throughout the year such as classroom etiquette, musical awareness, relationships to the working space and stage, expressing emotion through movement, and pantomime.
Laila Herrera
Mini Stars Ballet with our licensed
Leap 'N Learn curriculum helps children learn the basics of of dance, gain coordination, grow in confidence, and joy of dance and creativity, plus learn classroom behavior and manners, which include learning how to take turns, following another dancer or leading the way, waiting patiently, working together with others, and having a positive attitude.
Concepts are explored throughout the year such as classroom etiquette, musical awareness, relationships to the working space and stage, expressing emotion through movement, and pantomime.
Wednesday
4:45 PM to 5:30 PM
4:45 PM to 5:30 PM
Studio 3
CADA (Meridian, ID)
CADA (Meridian, ID)
Primary Ballet
Carolyn Chadbourne
Students will be instructed on the foundations that prepare them for any style or challenge in dance. Our ballet trains proper body placement, balance, flexibility, alignment, and technique achieved both through barre and floor work. Ballet is the most foundational element in our studio’s training. As students advance they will eventually be able to take Ballet classes en pointe.
Pre-Ballet (grades 1-2)
A beginning level ballet class where students will strengthen their turn out, feet, arms, flexibility, and postural muscles; to build excellent ballet technique in each student individual feedback is implemented. Students will be introduced to new ballet terminology; a few include tendu, rond de jambe, port de bra, and the directions of the body.
Carolyn Chadbourne
Students will be instructed on the foundations that prepare them for any style or challenge in dance. Our ballet trains proper body placement, balance, flexibility, alignment, and technique achieved both through barre and floor work. Ballet is the most foundational element in our studio’s training. As students advance they will eventually be able to take Ballet classes en pointe.
Pre-Ballet (grades 1-2)
A beginning level ballet class where students will strengthen their turn out, feet, arms, flexibility, and postural muscles; to build excellent ballet technique in each student individual feedback is implemented. Students will be introduced to new ballet terminology; a few include tendu, rond de jambe, port de bra, and the directions of the body.
Wednesday
4:45 PM to 5:30 PM
4:45 PM to 5:30 PM
Studio 2
CADA (Meridian, ID)
CADA (Meridian, ID)
Mini Stars Tap
Laila Herrera
Mini Stars Tap teaching musicality, balance, and coordination with our licensed
Leap 'N Learn curriculum helps children learn the basics of of dance, gain coordination, grow in confidence, and joy of dance and creativity, plus learn classroom behavior and manners, which include learning how to take turns, following another dancer or leading the way, waiting patiently, working together with others, and having a positive attitude.
Concepts are explored throughout the year such as classroom etiquette, musical awareness, relationships to the working space and stage, expressing emotion through movement, and pantomime.
Laila Herrera
Mini Stars Tap teaching musicality, balance, and coordination with our licensed
Leap 'N Learn curriculum helps children learn the basics of of dance, gain coordination, grow in confidence, and joy of dance and creativity, plus learn classroom behavior and manners, which include learning how to take turns, following another dancer or leading the way, waiting patiently, working together with others, and having a positive attitude.
Concepts are explored throughout the year such as classroom etiquette, musical awareness, relationships to the working space and stage, expressing emotion through movement, and pantomime.
Wednesday
5:30 PM to 6:15 PM
5:30 PM to 6:15 PM
Studio 2
CADA (Meridian, ID)
CADA (Meridian, ID)
Primary Jazz/Applause Jazz
Candice Andrus
Jazz is an exciting and fun dance genre that develops strength, flexibility, confidence, power and articulation in dancers. Developing these skills in class directly correlates to stronger routines on stage and lays another level of training foundation that transfers to various other styles of dance.
Foundations for spotting, balancing, rebounding for leaps, chasse, start single pirouette, chaine turns, pique turn prep, battemat prep, correct legs and feet in pike alignment Beginning Jazz Technique introduces dancers to the Luigi Jazz Technique with emphasis on body alignment and balance. Teachers use imagery and creative activities to encourage better understanding of the concepts, while enforcing proper technique, and exploring stylized choreography.
Candice Andrus
Jazz is an exciting and fun dance genre that develops strength, flexibility, confidence, power and articulation in dancers. Developing these skills in class directly correlates to stronger routines on stage and lays another level of training foundation that transfers to various other styles of dance.
Foundations for spotting, balancing, rebounding for leaps, chasse, start single pirouette, chaine turns, pique turn prep, battemat prep, correct legs and feet in pike alignment Beginning Jazz Technique introduces dancers to the Luigi Jazz Technique with emphasis on body alignment and balance. Teachers use imagery and creative activities to encourage better understanding of the concepts, while enforcing proper technique, and exploring stylized choreography.
Wednesday
5:30 PM to 6:15 PM
5:30 PM to 6:15 PM
Studio 1
CADA (Meridian, ID)
CADA (Meridian, ID)
Tiny Stars Intro to Dance
Carolyn Chadbourne
Tiny Stars Intro to Dance with our licensed
Leap 'N Learn curriculum helps children learn the basics of of dance, gain coordination, grow in confidence, and joy of dance and creativity, plus learn classroom behavior and manners, which include learning how to take turns, following another dancer or leading the way, waiting patiently, working together with others, and having a positive attitude.
Concepts are explored throughout the year such as classroom etiquette, musical awareness, relationships to the working space and stage, expressing emotion through movement, and pantomime.
Carolyn Chadbourne
Tiny Stars Intro to Dance with our licensed
Leap 'N Learn curriculum helps children learn the basics of of dance, gain coordination, grow in confidence, and joy of dance and creativity, plus learn classroom behavior and manners, which include learning how to take turns, following another dancer or leading the way, waiting patiently, working together with others, and having a positive attitude.
Concepts are explored throughout the year such as classroom etiquette, musical awareness, relationships to the working space and stage, expressing emotion through movement, and pantomime.
Wednesday
5:30 PM to 6:15 PM
5:30 PM to 6:15 PM
Studio 3
CADA (Meridian, ID)
CADA (Meridian, ID)
*Pending Class* Mini Tumblers
This class is full
Learn to be comfortable being upside down at an early age! Including coordination, mind-body coordination, strength, and flexibility. Acro/Tumbling is confidence building!
Intro to tumbling
Ages Preschool/Pre-Kinder/Kinder;
Skill examples worked on include pre-cartwheel needle kick with straight leg, tuck jumps with proper form, bridges, plus more.
Strength exercises with 5-10 second holds
Needed flexibility for skills
This class is full
Learn to be comfortable being upside down at an early age! Including coordination, mind-body coordination, strength, and flexibility. Acro/Tumbling is confidence building!
Intro to tumbling
Ages Preschool/Pre-Kinder/Kinder;
Skill examples worked on include pre-cartwheel needle kick with straight leg, tuck jumps with proper form, bridges, plus more.
Strength exercises with 5-10 second holds
Needed flexibility for skills
Wednesday
6:15 PM to 7:00 PM
6:15 PM to 7:00 PM
Studio 3
CADA (Meridian, ID)
CADA (Meridian, ID)
*Pending Class* Tiny Stars Intro to Dance
This class is full
Tiny Stars Intro to Dance with our licensed
Leap 'N Learn curriculum helps children learn the basics of of dance, gain coordination, grow in confidence, and joy of dance and creativity, plus learn classroom behavior and manners, which include learning how to take turns, following another dancer or leading the way, waiting patiently, working together with others, and having a positive attitude.
Concepts are explored throughout the year such as classroom etiquette, musical awareness, relationships to the working space and stage, expressing emotion through movement, and pantomime.
This class is full
Tiny Stars Intro to Dance with our licensed
Leap 'N Learn curriculum helps children learn the basics of of dance, gain coordination, grow in confidence, and joy of dance and creativity, plus learn classroom behavior and manners, which include learning how to take turns, following another dancer or leading the way, waiting patiently, working together with others, and having a positive attitude.
Concepts are explored throughout the year such as classroom etiquette, musical awareness, relationships to the working space and stage, expressing emotion through movement, and pantomime.
Wednesday
6:15 PM to 7:00 PM
6:15 PM to 7:00 PM
Studio 2
CADA (Meridian, ID)
CADA (Meridian, ID)
Mini Stars Ballet
Laila Herrera
Mini Stars Ballet with our licensed Leap 'N Learn curriculum helps children learn the basics of of dance, gain coordination, grow in confidence, and joy of dance and creativity, plus learn classroom behavior and manners, which include learning how to take turns, following another dancer or leading the way, waiting patiently, working together with others, and having a positive attitude.
Concepts are explored throughout the year such as classroom etiquette, musical awareness, relationships to the working space and stage, expressing emotion through movement, and pantomime.
Laila Herrera
Mini Stars Ballet with our licensed Leap 'N Learn curriculum helps children learn the basics of of dance, gain coordination, grow in confidence, and joy of dance and creativity, plus learn classroom behavior and manners, which include learning how to take turns, following another dancer or leading the way, waiting patiently, working together with others, and having a positive attitude.
Concepts are explored throughout the year such as classroom etiquette, musical awareness, relationships to the working space and stage, expressing emotion through movement, and pantomime.
Wednesday
6:15 PM to 7:00 PM
6:15 PM to 7:00 PM
Studio 3
CADA (Meridian, ID)
CADA (Meridian, ID)
Primary Ballet/Applause Ballet
Carolyn Chadbourne
Students will be instructed on the foundations that prepare them for any style or challenge in dance. Our ballet trains proper body placement, balance, flexibility, alignment, and technique achieved both through barre and floor work. Ballet is the most foundational element in our studio’s training. As students advance they will eventually be able to take Ballet classes en pointe.
Pre-Ballet (grades 1-2)
A beginning level ballet class where students will strengthen their turn out, feet, arms, flexibility, and postural muscles; to build excellent ballet technique in each student individual feedback is implemented. Students will be introduced to new ballet terminology; a few include tendu, rond de jambe, port de bra, and the directions of the body.
Carolyn Chadbourne
Students will be instructed on the foundations that prepare them for any style or challenge in dance. Our ballet trains proper body placement, balance, flexibility, alignment, and technique achieved both through barre and floor work. Ballet is the most foundational element in our studio’s training. As students advance they will eventually be able to take Ballet classes en pointe.
Pre-Ballet (grades 1-2)
A beginning level ballet class where students will strengthen their turn out, feet, arms, flexibility, and postural muscles; to build excellent ballet technique in each student individual feedback is implemented. Students will be introduced to new ballet terminology; a few include tendu, rond de jambe, port de bra, and the directions of the body.
Wednesday
6:15 PM to 7:00 PM
6:15 PM to 7:00 PM
Studio 1
CADA (Meridian, ID)
CADA (Meridian, ID)
*Pending Class* Rec Ballet - Grades 3+
This class is full
The most essential form of dance that opens up every possibility. In CADA ballet classes, students will be instructed on the foundations that prepare them for any style or challenge in dance. Our ballet trains proper body placement, balance, flexibility, alignment, and technique achieved both through barre and floor work. Ballet is the most foundational element in our studio’s training.
This class is full
The most essential form of dance that opens up every possibility. In CADA ballet classes, students will be instructed on the foundations that prepare them for any style or challenge in dance. Our ballet trains proper body placement, balance, flexibility, alignment, and technique achieved both through barre and floor work. Ballet is the most foundational element in our studio’s training.
Wednesday
7:00 PM to 8:30 PM
7:00 PM to 8:30 PM
Studio 2
CADA (Meridian, ID)
CADA (Meridian, ID)
Tumbling Fundamentals - Wed Part A - Non-Recital
Laila Herrera
Confidence building tumbling! Grow in five areas including flexibility, strength, balancing, tumbling, and limbering
Ages 1st+ Grade or by approval;
Acrobatic Arts levels 1-2 includes skills like cartwheel, pre-cartwheel, continuous straddle roll, bridge holding 10+ seconds.
Mastery of all terms required before moving on
Laila Herrera
Confidence building tumbling! Grow in five areas including flexibility, strength, balancing, tumbling, and limbering
Ages 1st+ Grade or by approval;
Acrobatic Arts levels 1-2 includes skills like cartwheel, pre-cartwheel, continuous straddle roll, bridge holding 10+ seconds.
Mastery of all terms required before moving on
Wednesday
7:00 PM to 7:45 PM
7:00 PM to 7:45 PM
Studio 1
CADA (Meridian, ID)
CADA (Meridian, ID)
Tumbling Fundamentals PLUS - Wed Part B - Recital
Laila Herrera
Expand and accelerate your progress by adding Tumbling Fundamentals Part B to Part A. Part B includes recital.
Confidence building tumbling! Grow in five areas including flexibility, strength, balancing, tumbling, and limbering
Ages 1st+ Grade or by approval;
Acrobatic Arts levels 1-2 includes skills like cartwheel, pre-cartwheel, continuous straddle roll, bridge holding 10+ seconds.
Mastery of all terms required before moving on
Laila Herrera
Expand and accelerate your progress by adding Tumbling Fundamentals Part B to Part A. Part B includes recital.
Confidence building tumbling! Grow in five areas including flexibility, strength, balancing, tumbling, and limbering
Ages 1st+ Grade or by approval;
Acrobatic Arts levels 1-2 includes skills like cartwheel, pre-cartwheel, continuous straddle roll, bridge holding 10+ seconds.
Mastery of all terms required before moving on
Wednesday
7:45 PM to 8:30 PM
7:45 PM to 8:30 PM
Studio 1
CADA (Meridian, ID)
CADA (Meridian, ID)
*Pending Class* Mini Hip Hop
Lilia McArthur
This class is full
Great for development of rhythm, coordination, and isolations.
An energetic, vibrant form of dance, Hip Hop integrates body isolations and freestyles movements that lend each dancer to develop their own style.
Lilia McArthur
This class is full
Great for development of rhythm, coordination, and isolations.
An energetic, vibrant form of dance, Hip Hop integrates body isolations and freestyles movements that lend each dancer to develop their own style.
Thursday
4:45 PM to 5:30 PM
4:45 PM to 5:30 PM
Studio 2
CADA (Meridian, ID)
CADA (Meridian, ID)
Classical Ballet 1.0/1.5 - Recital (by approval)
Naomi Rux
The most essential form of dance that opens up every possibility. In CADA classical ballet classes, students will be instructed on the foundations that prepare them for any style or challenge in dance. Our ballet trains proper body placement, balance, flexibility, alignment, and technique achieved both through barre and floor work. Ballet is the most foundational element in our studio’s training. As students advance they will eventually be able to take Ballet classes en pointe.
Ballet Level 1 (grades 3+) beginner
A beginning level ballet class where students will focus more in depth on strengthening their turn out, feet, arms, flexibility, and postural muscles; to build excellent ballet technique in each student individual feedback is implemented. Students continue to strengthen and expand their ballet technique, coordination, terminology, and musicality.
Naomi Rux
The most essential form of dance that opens up every possibility. In CADA classical ballet classes, students will be instructed on the foundations that prepare them for any style or challenge in dance. Our ballet trains proper body placement, balance, flexibility, alignment, and technique achieved both through barre and floor work. Ballet is the most foundational element in our studio’s training. As students advance they will eventually be able to take Ballet classes en pointe.
Ballet Level 1 (grades 3+) beginner
A beginning level ballet class where students will focus more in depth on strengthening their turn out, feet, arms, flexibility, and postural muscles; to build excellent ballet technique in each student individual feedback is implemented. Students continue to strengthen and expand their ballet technique, coordination, terminology, and musicality.
Thursday
4:45 PM to 6:15 PM
4:45 PM to 6:15 PM
Studio 1
CADA (Meridian, ID)
CADA (Meridian, ID)
Hip Hop Kinder-2
Taylor Dougherty
Great for development of rhythm, coordination, and isolations.
An energetic, vibrant form of dance, Hip Hop integrates body isolations and freestyles movements that lend each dancer to develop their own style.
Taylor Dougherty
Great for development of rhythm, coordination, and isolations.
An energetic, vibrant form of dance, Hip Hop integrates body isolations and freestyles movements that lend each dancer to develop their own style.
Thursday
4:45 PM to 5:30 PM
4:45 PM to 5:30 PM
Studio 3
CADA (Meridian, ID)
CADA (Meridian, ID)
Mini Stars Ballet
Taylor Dougherty
Mini Stars Ballet with our licensed
Leap 'N Learn curriculum helps children learn the basics of of dance, gain coordination, grow in confidence, and joy of dance and creativity, plus learn classroom behavior and manners, which include learning how to take turns, following another dancer or leading the way, waiting patiently, working together with others, and having a positive attitude.
Concepts are explored throughout the year such as classroom etiquette, musical awareness, relationships to the working space and stage, expressing emotion through movement, and pantomime.
Taylor Dougherty
Mini Stars Ballet with our licensed
Leap 'N Learn curriculum helps children learn the basics of of dance, gain coordination, grow in confidence, and joy of dance and creativity, plus learn classroom behavior and manners, which include learning how to take turns, following another dancer or leading the way, waiting patiently, working together with others, and having a positive attitude.
Concepts are explored throughout the year such as classroom etiquette, musical awareness, relationships to the working space and stage, expressing emotion through movement, and pantomime.
Thursday
5:30 PM to 6:15 PM
5:30 PM to 6:15 PM
Studio 3
CADA (Meridian, ID)
CADA (Meridian, ID)
Primary Tap
Laila Herrera
Great for musicality, coordination, and balance. This class introduces or continues to develop tap technique which creates a strong sense of rhythm and counts, control in their upper and lower bodies, and articulate foot movement.
Laila Herrera
Great for musicality, coordination, and balance. This class introduces or continues to develop tap technique which creates a strong sense of rhythm and counts, control in their upper and lower bodies, and articulate foot movement.
Thursday
5:30 PM to 6:15 PM
5:30 PM to 6:15 PM
Studio 2
CADA (Meridian, ID)
CADA (Meridian, ID)
Intermediate/Advanced Acro Dance (by approval)
Lilia McArthur
Intermediate Acro Dance
Ages by approval;
Dancers who have thoroughly, correctly, and successfully passed Acrobatic Arts level 5 where dancers are ready in strength and flexibility, and have a completed front and back walkover.
Skill examples worked on include spotted side aerials, arched suspended cartwheel, front limber, roundoff, pre-front handspring step out, introduction to back handspring and more.
Mastery of all terms required before moving on
Advanced Acro Dance
Ages by approval;
Dancers who have thoroughly, correctly, and successfully passed Acrobatic Arts level 7 requirements are approved for Advanced Acro Dance where dancers are ready in strength and flexibility.
Skill examples are standing side aerial, front walkover from one knee, back handspring with light assistance, valdez, front aerial from stand, back tuck roll off barrel, penche backbend swing through, one-handed cartwheel swing through, split firebird roll and more.
Mastery of all terms required before moving on
Lilia McArthur
Intermediate Acro Dance
Ages by approval;
Dancers who have thoroughly, correctly, and successfully passed Acrobatic Arts level 5 where dancers are ready in strength and flexibility, and have a completed front and back walkover.
Skill examples worked on include spotted side aerials, arched suspended cartwheel, front limber, roundoff, pre-front handspring step out, introduction to back handspring and more.
Mastery of all terms required before moving on
Advanced Acro Dance
Ages by approval;
Dancers who have thoroughly, correctly, and successfully passed Acrobatic Arts level 7 requirements are approved for Advanced Acro Dance where dancers are ready in strength and flexibility.
Skill examples are standing side aerial, front walkover from one knee, back handspring with light assistance, valdez, front aerial from stand, back tuck roll off barrel, penche backbend swing through, one-handed cartwheel swing through, split firebird roll and more.
Mastery of all terms required before moving on
Thursday
6:15 PM to 7:45 PM
6:15 PM to 7:45 PM
Studio 1
CADA (Meridian, ID)
CADA (Meridian, ID)
Junior Acro Dance (by approval)
Laila Herrera
Junior Acro Dance
Ages by approval;
Pre-requisites: Dancers have passed Acrobatic Arts level 3
Tumblers who have thoroughly, correctly, and successfully passed Acrobatic Arts level 3 where tumblers are ready in strength and flexibility.
Skill examples worked on include back walkover, front walkover, flying cartwheel, one-hand cartwheel left and right, handstand holding, back handspring over a barrel and more.
Mastery of all terms required before moving on
Laila Herrera
Junior Acro Dance
Ages by approval;
Pre-requisites: Dancers have passed Acrobatic Arts level 3
Tumblers who have thoroughly, correctly, and successfully passed Acrobatic Arts level 3 where tumblers are ready in strength and flexibility.
Skill examples worked on include back walkover, front walkover, flying cartwheel, one-hand cartwheel left and right, handstand holding, back handspring over a barrel and more.
Mastery of all terms required before moving on
Thursday
6:15 PM to 7:45 PM
6:15 PM to 7:45 PM
Studio 3
CADA (Meridian, ID)
CADA (Meridian, ID)
Primary Ballet
Naomi Rux
Students will be instructed on the foundations that prepare them for any style or challenge in dance. Our ballet trains proper body placement, balance, flexibility, alignment, and technique achieved both through barre and floor work. Ballet is the most foundational element in our studio’s training. As students advance they will eventually be able to take Ballet classes en pointe.
Pre-Ballet (grades 1-2)
A beginning level ballet class where students will strengthen their turn out, feet, arms, flexibility, and postural muscles; to build excellent ballet technique in each student individual feedback is implemented. Students will be introduced to new ballet terminology; a few include tendu, rond de jambe, port de bra, and the directions of the body.
Naomi Rux
Students will be instructed on the foundations that prepare them for any style or challenge in dance. Our ballet trains proper body placement, balance, flexibility, alignment, and technique achieved both through barre and floor work. Ballet is the most foundational element in our studio’s training. As students advance they will eventually be able to take Ballet classes en pointe.
Pre-Ballet (grades 1-2)
A beginning level ballet class where students will strengthen their turn out, feet, arms, flexibility, and postural muscles; to build excellent ballet technique in each student individual feedback is implemented. Students will be introduced to new ballet terminology; a few include tendu, rond de jambe, port de bra, and the directions of the body.
Thursday
6:15 PM to 7:00 PM
6:15 PM to 7:00 PM
Studio 2
CADA (Meridian, ID)
CADA (Meridian, ID)
Primary Jazz
Taylor Dougherty
Jazz is an exciting and fun dance genre that develops strength, flexibility, confidence, power and articulation in dancers. Developing these skills in class directly correlates to stronger routines on stage and lays another level of training foundation that transfers to various other styles of dance.
Foundations for spotting, balancing, rebounding for leaps, chasse, start single pirouette, chaine turns, pique turn prep, battemat prep, correct legs and feet in pike alignment Beginning Jazz Technique introduces dancers to the Luigi Jazz Technique with emphasis on body alignment and balance. Teachers use imagery and creative activities to encourage better understanding of the concepts, while enforcing proper technique, and exploring stylized choreography.
Taylor Dougherty
Jazz is an exciting and fun dance genre that develops strength, flexibility, confidence, power and articulation in dancers. Developing these skills in class directly correlates to stronger routines on stage and lays another level of training foundation that transfers to various other styles of dance.
Foundations for spotting, balancing, rebounding for leaps, chasse, start single pirouette, chaine turns, pique turn prep, battemat prep, correct legs and feet in pike alignment Beginning Jazz Technique introduces dancers to the Luigi Jazz Technique with emphasis on body alignment and balance. Teachers use imagery and creative activities to encourage better understanding of the concepts, while enforcing proper technique, and exploring stylized choreography.
Thursday
7:00 PM to 7:45 PM
7:00 PM to 7:45 PM
Studio 2
CADA (Meridian, ID)
CADA (Meridian, ID)
Classical Ballet 2/3/4 - Recital (by approval)
Naomi Rux
Ballet Level 2 (passed level 1) beginner +
A pre-pointe ballet class where students focus on foot progressions, releves, and exercises for strengthening intrinsic muscles of the feet, and calves. Students continue to strengthen and expand their ballet technique, coordination, terminology, and musicality and are provided with individualized feedback.
Ballet Level 3 (passed level 2) Intermediate
A combination class of ballet and beginning pointe. The students' pointe segment develops confidence, and a strong foundation of strength, and technique; a few movements include releves, runs on demi-pointe, retire and foot progressions. Students continue to strengthen and expand their ballet technique, coordination, terminology, and musicality and are provided with individualized feedback.
Ballet Level 4 (passed level 3) Intermediate +
An intermediate combination class of ballet and pointe where the students' pointe segment develops confidence, and a strong foundation of strength, and technique; a few movements include sous-sus, echappe, pas de bourrée in its various forms, retire, and preparations for simple turns. Students continue to strengthen and expand their ballet technique, coordination, terminology, and musicality and are provided with individualized feedback.
Naomi Rux
Ballet Level 2 (passed level 1) beginner +
A pre-pointe ballet class where students focus on foot progressions, releves, and exercises for strengthening intrinsic muscles of the feet, and calves. Students continue to strengthen and expand their ballet technique, coordination, terminology, and musicality and are provided with individualized feedback.
Ballet Level 3 (passed level 2) Intermediate
A combination class of ballet and beginning pointe. The students' pointe segment develops confidence, and a strong foundation of strength, and technique; a few movements include releves, runs on demi-pointe, retire and foot progressions. Students continue to strengthen and expand their ballet technique, coordination, terminology, and musicality and are provided with individualized feedback.
Ballet Level 4 (passed level 3) Intermediate +
An intermediate combination class of ballet and pointe where the students' pointe segment develops confidence, and a strong foundation of strength, and technique; a few movements include sous-sus, echappe, pas de bourrée in its various forms, retire, and preparations for simple turns. Students continue to strengthen and expand their ballet technique, coordination, terminology, and musicality and are provided with individualized feedback.
Thursday
7:45 PM to 9:15 PM
7:45 PM to 9:15 PM
Studio 1
CADA (Meridian, ID)
CADA (Meridian, ID)
Jazz Technique 1.5
Lilia McArthur
Jazz is an exciting and fun dance genre that develops strength, flexibility, confidence, power and articulation in dancers. Developing these skills in class directly correlates to stronger routines on stage and lays another level of training foundation that transfers to various other styles of dance.
Jazz Technique 1.5 is an extension of Jazz Technique 1.0 and must be taken concurrently with Jazz Tech 1.0 OR after having passed all of Jazz Technique 1.0's pass off chart.
Expands and up-levels from Jazz Tech 1.0, solidifying single pirouette, pique turns, inside pirouette, coupe turn, pencil turn, saut de chat, grand jete, start double pirouette, toe touch, side leaps, tuck jump, c jump, surprise leap, side extensions, prep for front extension, back extension, start battements front, side, and back, start needles, bent leg arm suspension Beginning Jazz Technique with emphasis on body alignment and balance. Teachers use imagery and creative activities to encourage better understanding of the concepts, while enforcing proper technique, and exploring stylized choreography. Chasse, balance work, proper pirouette prep and spotting, saus de chat (developpé leaps), spotting, balancing, releve strength, passé placement, chaines, pirouette single or double, pencil turns, coupe turns, front leaps, battements, side kick and arabesque; correct body placement in all the above technical elements; correct footwork and arm placement.
Lilia McArthur
Jazz is an exciting and fun dance genre that develops strength, flexibility, confidence, power and articulation in dancers. Developing these skills in class directly correlates to stronger routines on stage and lays another level of training foundation that transfers to various other styles of dance.
Jazz Technique 1.5 is an extension of Jazz Technique 1.0 and must be taken concurrently with Jazz Tech 1.0 OR after having passed all of Jazz Technique 1.0's pass off chart.
Expands and up-levels from Jazz Tech 1.0, solidifying single pirouette, pique turns, inside pirouette, coupe turn, pencil turn, saut de chat, grand jete, start double pirouette, toe touch, side leaps, tuck jump, c jump, surprise leap, side extensions, prep for front extension, back extension, start battements front, side, and back, start needles, bent leg arm suspension Beginning Jazz Technique with emphasis on body alignment and balance. Teachers use imagery and creative activities to encourage better understanding of the concepts, while enforcing proper technique, and exploring stylized choreography. Chasse, balance work, proper pirouette prep and spotting, saus de chat (developpé leaps), spotting, balancing, releve strength, passé placement, chaines, pirouette single or double, pencil turns, coupe turns, front leaps, battements, side kick and arabesque; correct body placement in all the above technical elements; correct footwork and arm placement.
Thursday
7:45 PM to 8:30 PM
7:45 PM to 8:30 PM
Studio 2
CADA (Meridian, ID)
CADA (Meridian, ID)