2023-2024 Season
Tiny Stars Intro to Dance
Carolina McArthur
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.
Carolina McArthur
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
4:30 PM to 5:15 PM
4:30 PM to 5:15 PM
Studio 3
CADA (Meridian, ID)
CADA (Meridian, ID)
Advanced Movement Combo/Improv & Choreo
Lilia McArthur
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.
Second semester is focused on improv and preparing a piece to be performed at recital.
Lilia McArthur
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.
Second semester is focused on improv and preparing a piece to be performed at recital.
Monday
5:00 PM to 5:45 PM
5:00 PM to 5:45 PM
Studio 1
CADA (Meridian, ID)
CADA (Meridian, ID)
Pre-Ballet
Naomi Rux
This class is full
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
This class is full
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.
Monday
5:00 PM to 5:45 PM
5:00 PM to 5:45 PM
Studio 2
CADA (Meridian, ID)
CADA (Meridian, ID)
Tiny Tumblers
Carolina McArthur
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
Carolina McArthur
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
5:15 PM to 5:45 PM
5:15 PM to 5:45 PM
Studio 3
CADA (Meridian, ID)
CADA (Meridian, ID)
Flexibility & Stability Circuit (Ages 8-16)
Macie Dawson
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.
Macie Dawson
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.
Monday
5:45 PM to 6:30 PM
5:45 PM to 6:30 PM
Studio 1
CADA (Meridian, ID)
CADA (Meridian, ID)
Pre-Jazz
Lilia McArthur
This class is full
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.
Lilia McArthur
This class is full
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.
Monday
5:45 PM to 6:30 PM
5:45 PM to 6:30 PM
Studio 2
CADA (Meridian, ID)
CADA (Meridian, ID)
Tiny Stars Intro to Dance
Carolina McArthur
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.
Carolina McArthur
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.
Monday
5:45 PM to 6:30 PM
5:45 PM to 6:30 PM
Studio 3
CADA (Meridian, ID)
CADA (Meridian, ID)
Classical Ballet 1.0/1.5 (Ages 8-10) - Technique
Naomi Rux
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. 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 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
6:30 PM to 7:30 PM
6:30 PM to 7:30 PM
Studio 2
CADA (Meridian, ID)
CADA (Meridian, ID)
Power Tumbling 3 (by approval)
Lilia McArthur
Confidence building power tumbling! Power Tumbling 3: Must have walkovers. Skill examples worked on include the development of beginning tumbling passes, connection passes such as round-off back handspring, intro to standing back tucks and more.
Lilia McArthur
Confidence building power tumbling! Power Tumbling 3: Must have walkovers. Skill examples worked on include the development of beginning tumbling passes, connection passes such as round-off back handspring, intro to standing back tucks and more.
Monday
6:30 PM to 7:30 PM
6:30 PM to 7:30 PM
Studio 1
CADA (Meridian, ID)
CADA (Meridian, ID)
Beg/Beg+ Movement Combo
Lilia McArthur
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.
Lilia McArthur
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
7:30 PM to 8:00 PM
7:30 PM to 8:00 PM
Studio 2
CADA (Meridian, ID)
CADA (Meridian, ID)
Classical Ballet 2/3 - 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.
Ballet Level 5 (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 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.
Ballet Level 5 (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
7:30 PM to 8:45 PM
7:30 PM to 8:45 PM
Studio 1
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.
Monday
8:00 PM to 8:45 PM
8:00 PM to 8:45 PM
Studio 2
CADA (Meridian, ID)
CADA (Meridian, ID)
Mini Stars Ballet/Tap
Lila Hoffman
This class is full
Mini Stars Ballet and Tap 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.
Lila Hoffman
This class is full
Mini Stars Ballet and Tap 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
9:30 AM to 10:30 AM
9:30 AM to 10:30 AM
Studio 2
CADA (Meridian, ID)
CADA (Meridian, ID)
Acro Dance Tricks 4/5 (by approval)
Lilia McArthur
ACRO DANCE TRICKS 4
Ages by approval;
Dancers who have thoroughly, correctly, and successfully passed Acro Dance Tricks 3 requirements are approved for Acro Dance Tricks 4 where dancers are ready in strength and flexibility.
Skill examples worked on include standing side aerial, front walkover from one knee, back handspring with light assistance, valdez and more.
Mastery of all terms required before moving on
ACRO DANCE TRICKS 5
Ages by approval;
Dancers who have thoroughly, correctly, and successfully passed Intro to Acro Dance Tricks 4 requirements are approved for Acro Dance Tricks 5 where dancers are ready in strength and flexibility.
Skill examples are 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
ACRO DANCE TRICKS 4
Ages by approval;
Dancers who have thoroughly, correctly, and successfully passed Acro Dance Tricks 3 requirements are approved for Acro Dance Tricks 4 where dancers are ready in strength and flexibility.
Skill examples worked on include standing side aerial, front walkover from one knee, back handspring with light assistance, valdez and more.
Mastery of all terms required before moving on
ACRO DANCE TRICKS 5
Ages by approval;
Dancers who have thoroughly, correctly, and successfully passed Intro to Acro Dance Tricks 4 requirements are approved for Acro Dance Tricks 5 where dancers are ready in strength and flexibility.
Skill examples are 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
Tuesday
4:45 PM to 5:45 PM
4:45 PM to 5:45 PM
Studio 1
CADA (Meridian, ID)
CADA (Meridian, ID)
Mini Stars Ballet/Tap
Lila Hoffman
This class is full
Mini Stars Ballet and Tap 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.
Lila Hoffman
This class is full
Mini Stars Ballet and Tap 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 5:45 PM
4:45 PM to 5:45 PM
Studio 2
CADA (Meridian, ID)
CADA (Meridian, ID)
Jazz 2: Tech & Progressions (by approval)
Lilia McArthur
Jazz technique + Turns & leaps 2
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 + Turns & leaps 2
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
5:45 PM to 7:15 PM
5:45 PM to 7:15 PM
Studio 1
CADA (Meridian, ID)
CADA (Meridian, ID)
Mini Tumblers
Candice Andrus
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
Candice Andrus
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
5:45 PM to 6:30 PM
5:45 PM to 6:30 PM
Studio 3
CADA (Meridian, ID)
CADA (Meridian, ID)
Tiny Stars Intro to Dance
Rachel Price
Rachel Price
Tuesday
5:45 PM to 6:30 PM
5:45 PM to 6:30 PM
Studio 2
CADA (Meridian, ID)
CADA (Meridian, ID)
Tumbling Fundamentals 1
Candice Andrus
Confidence building tumbling! Including coordination, flexibility, and strength.
Ages 3rd+ Grade or by approval;
Pre-requisites: must have straight arm bridge & solid cartwheel
Tumblers who have thoroughly, correctly, and successfully passed Pre-Tumbling requirements are approved for Fundamentals 1.
Strength exercises with 30-45 second holds
Needed flexibility for skills
Skill examples worked on include elbow stand around the world, cartwheel on a line with square hips and shifted shoulders, straddle press from stand starting with toes pointed under, and more.
Mastery of all terms required before moving on
Candice Andrus
Confidence building tumbling! Including coordination, flexibility, and strength.
Ages 3rd+ Grade or by approval;
Pre-requisites: must have straight arm bridge & solid cartwheel
Tumblers who have thoroughly, correctly, and successfully passed Pre-Tumbling requirements are approved for Fundamentals 1.
Strength exercises with 30-45 second holds
Needed flexibility for skills
Skill examples worked on include elbow stand around the world, cartwheel on a line with square hips and shifted shoulders, straddle press from stand starting with toes pointed under, and more.
Mastery of all terms required before moving on
Tuesday
7:00 PM to 8:00 PM
7:00 PM to 8:00 PM
Studio 3
CADA (Meridian, ID)
CADA (Meridian, ID)
Int Movement Combo + Hip Hop (by approval)
Lilia McArthur
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
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.
Tuesday
7:15 PM to 8:00 PM
7:15 PM to 8:00 PM
Studio 1
CADA (Meridian, ID)
CADA (Meridian, ID)
Hip Hop 3-4
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
8:00 PM to 8:45 PM
8:00 PM to 8:45 PM
Studio 1
CADA (Meridian, ID)
CADA (Meridian, ID)
Little Leapers - Grown-Up & Me (Parent Assisted)
Rachel Price
Ages 18-36 months
A parent-assisted class playfully supporting children’s physical, cognitive, social and emotional development through the magic of pretend play.
Rachel Price
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 2
CADA (Meridian, ID)
CADA (Meridian, ID)
Tiny Stars Intro to Dance
Rachel Price
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.
Rachel Price
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 2
CADA (Meridian, ID)
CADA (Meridian, ID)
Apex Rehearsal (Audition only)
Candice Andrus
This class is full
Teen/Senior Audition Team
Candice Andrus
This class is full
Teen/Senior Audition Team
Wednesday
3:30 PM to 5:00 PM
3:30 PM to 5:00 PM
Studio 1
CADA (Meridian, ID)
CADA (Meridian, ID)
Mini Tumblers
Lilia McArthur
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
Lilia McArthur
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
5:45 PM to 6:30 PM
5:45 PM to 6:30 PM
Studio 3
CADA (Meridian, ID)
CADA (Meridian, ID)
Classical Ballet 1.5 (Ages 10+) - Technique
Naomi Rux
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. 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
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. 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.
Wednesday
6:30 PM to 7:30 PM
6:30 PM to 7:30 PM
Studio 1
CADA (Meridian, ID)
CADA (Meridian, ID)
Mini Stars Ballet/Tap
Lila Hoffman
This class is full
Mini Stars Ballet and Tap 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.
Lila Hoffman
This class is full
Mini Stars Ballet and Tap 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
6:30 PM to 7:30 PM
6:30 PM to 7:30 PM
Studio 2
CADA (Meridian, ID)
CADA (Meridian, ID)
Pre-Tumbling/Tumbling Fundamentals 1
Lilia McArthur
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
Lilia McArthur
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
6:30 PM to 7:30 PM
6:30 PM to 7:30 PM
Studio 3
CADA (Meridian, ID)
CADA (Meridian, ID)
Tumbling Fundamentals 1
Lilia McArthur
Confidence building tumbling! Including coordination, flexibility, and strength.
Ages 3rd+ Grade or by approval;
Pre-requisites: must have straight arm bridge & solid cartwheel
Tumblers who have thoroughly, correctly, and successfully passed Pre-Tumbling requirements are approved for Fundamentals 1.
Strength exercises with 30-45 second holds
Needed flexibility for skills
Skill examples worked on include elbow stand around the world, cartwheel on a line with square hips and shifted shoulders, straddle press from stand starting with toes pointed under, and more.
Mastery of all terms required before moving on
Lilia McArthur
Confidence building tumbling! Including coordination, flexibility, and strength.
Ages 3rd+ Grade or by approval;
Pre-requisites: must have straight arm bridge & solid cartwheel
Tumblers who have thoroughly, correctly, and successfully passed Pre-Tumbling requirements are approved for Fundamentals 1.
Strength exercises with 30-45 second holds
Needed flexibility for skills
Skill examples worked on include elbow stand around the world, cartwheel on a line with square hips and shifted shoulders, straddle press from stand starting with toes pointed under, and more.
Mastery of all terms required before moving on
Wednesday
7:30 PM to 8:30 PM
7:30 PM to 8:30 PM
Studio 3
CADA (Meridian, ID)
CADA (Meridian, ID)
Classical Ballet 4/5 (by approval)
Naomi Rux
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.
Ballet Level 5 (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 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.
Ballet Level 5 (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.
M 3:30 PM-5:00 PM
W 5:00 PM-6:15 PM
W 5:00 PM-6:15 PM
Studio 1
CADA (Meridian, ID)
CADA (Meridian, ID)
Intensive: Power Leaps + Turns
Lilia McArthur
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
Lilia McArthur
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
Thursday
3:30 PM to 5:00 PM
3:30 PM to 5:00 PM
Studio 1
CADA (Meridian, ID)
CADA (Meridian, ID)
Acro Dance Tricks 2/3 (by approval)
Lilia McArthur
ACRO DANCE TRICKS 2/3
Ages by approval;
ACRO DANCE TRICKS 2
Pre-requisites: backbend kick over & handstand bridge with little spot
Tumblers who have thoroughly, correctly, and successfully passed Tumbling Fundamentals 1 requirements are approved for Acro Dance Tricks 2 or Power Tumbling 2 where tumblers are ready in strength and flexibility and the majority of class can be spent on skill focus.
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
ACRO DANCE TRICKS 3
Ages by approval;
Pre-requisites: must have walkovers
Dancers who have thoroughly, correctly, and successfully passed Acro Dance Tricks 2 requirements are approved for Acro Dance Tricks 3 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
Lilia McArthur
ACRO DANCE TRICKS 2/3
Ages by approval;
ACRO DANCE TRICKS 2
Pre-requisites: backbend kick over & handstand bridge with little spot
Tumblers who have thoroughly, correctly, and successfully passed Tumbling Fundamentals 1 requirements are approved for Acro Dance Tricks 2 or Power Tumbling 2 where tumblers are ready in strength and flexibility and the majority of class can be spent on skill focus.
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
ACRO DANCE TRICKS 3
Ages by approval;
Pre-requisites: must have walkovers
Dancers who have thoroughly, correctly, and successfully passed Acro Dance Tricks 2 requirements are approved for Acro Dance Tricks 3 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
Thursday
5:00 PM to 6:00 PM
5:00 PM to 6:00 PM
Studio 1
CADA (Meridian, ID)
CADA (Meridian, ID)
Pre-Ballet
Naomi Rux
This class is full
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
This class is full
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
5:15 PM to 6:00 PM
5:15 PM to 6:00 PM
Studio 2
CADA (Meridian, ID)
CADA (Meridian, ID)
Classical Ballet 1.0/1.5 - Recital
Naomi Rux
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. 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
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. 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
6:00 PM to 7:00 PM
6:00 PM to 7:00 PM
Studio 1
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.
Thursday
6:00 PM to 6:30 PM
6:00 PM to 6:30 PM
Studio 3
CADA (Meridian, ID)
CADA (Meridian, ID)
Mini Stars Ballet
Lila Hoffman
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.
Lila Hoffman
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
6:00 PM to 7:00 PM
6:00 PM to 7:00 PM
Studio 2
CADA (Meridian, ID)
CADA (Meridian, ID)
Pre-Tumbling
Candice Andrus
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
Candice Andrus
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
Thursday
6:30 PM to 7:30 PM
6:30 PM to 7:30 PM
Studio 3
CADA (Meridian, ID)
CADA (Meridian, ID)
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
7:00 PM to 7:30 PM
7:00 PM to 7:30 PM
Studio 1
CADA (Meridian, ID)
CADA (Meridian, ID)
Tap 3-6
Lila Hoffman
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.
Lila Hoffman
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
7:00 PM to 7:30 PM
7:00 PM to 7:30 PM
Studio 2
CADA (Meridian, ID)
CADA (Meridian, ID)
Classical Ballet 2/3 - Recital (by approval only)
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.
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.
Thursday
7:30 PM to 8:45 PM
7:30 PM to 8:45 PM
Studio 2
CADA (Meridian, ID)
CADA (Meridian, ID)
Jazz Technique 1
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 + Turns & leaps 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 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. 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 + Turns & leaps 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 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. 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
7:30 PM to 8:30 PM
7:30 PM to 8:30 PM
Studio 1
CADA (Meridian, ID)
CADA (Meridian, ID)