2024 Spring Season

Name
Days
Location
Beginner Hip Hop (Age 7-10)
A beginner level hip hop class for dancers ages 7-10. Hip hop dance is a fast-paced and energetic dance style set to hip hop music. Classes include a warm up, across the floor, center combinations, freestyle exploration, and an introduction into hip hop foundations such as popping and locking.
Monday
5:00 PM to 5:30 PM
Studio A
J-DAPA Studio
Beginner/Intermediate Hip Hop (Ages 11+)
Intermediate level hip hop for dancers ages 11+. Must have previous dance experience to register for this class. If your child has not taken this class before, please contact info@j-dapa.org to see if this class is the right fit for your child.
Monday
5:30 PM to 6:00 PM
Studio A
J-DAPA Studio
Acro (Age 7+)
It is required that Acro students also take a Jazz, Lyrical, or Musical Theatre class.

A beginner/intermediate level acrobatics class. Acrobatics uses strength and flexibility to perform gymnastic-based tricks. In this class, students work towards increasing their flexibility, balance, strength, and coordination. Students work to master skills such as cartwheel, front roll, back roll, backbend from a standing position.
Monday
6:00 PM to 6:45 PM
Studio B
J-DAPA Studio
Adult Tap & Jazz/Contemporary Combo (Ages 18+)
Monday
6:45 PM to 7:45 PM
Studio A
J-DAPA Studio
Musical Theatre (Ages 7+)
It is required that Musical Theatre students also take a Jazz, Tap, or Lyrical class.

One of our most popular classes! This jazz-based class incorporates the style of dancing one would see on a Broadway stage. Students work on their storytelling ability by connecting their movements and facial expressions to enhance their performance skills. A typical Musical Theatre class includes a warm up, acting, movement and improv games and dance combinations. This class fills up FAST so don’t wait to register!
Tuesday
5:00 PM to 5:45 PM
Studio B
J-DAPA Studio
Beginner Lyrical 7+
An introductory lyrical class for dancers ages 7+. Lyrical dance is a fusion of ballet and jazz techniques where the choreography utilizes movement that expresses the emotions of the lyrics in the song. This class is a good fit for dancers with less than 3 years experience.
Tuesday
5:45 PM to 6:15 PM
Studio A
J-DAPA Studio
Int. Lyrical Age 10+
A lyrical class for students with 3+ years of lyrical dance experience. To enroll in this class, students must have prerequisite knowledge of and be able to independently perform the following terms:
5 ballet positions, chasse, chaine, pirouette, arabesque, passe, glissade, jete, pique, and tendu.

If you are not sure if your student is eligible for this class, please email info@j-dapa.org
Tuesday
5:45 PM to 6:15 PM
Studio B
J-DAPA Studio
Beginner Jazz 7+
An introductory jazz class for dancers ages 7+. Jazz combines techniques of ballet, modern and popular dance. Jazz is a fun, upbeat and expressive style of dance. Classes focus on increasing strength, flexibility, rhythm, isolations and personal expression.
Tuesday
6:15 PM to 6:45 PM
Studio A
J-DAPA Studio
Int. Jazz Age 10+
A jazz class for students with 3+ years of jazz dance experience. To enroll in this class, students must have prerequisite knowledge of and be able to independently perform the following terms:
5 jazz positions, chasse, chaine, pirouette, ball change, battement, lindy, pas de bouree, grapevine, pivot, jete, jazz box/square.

If you are not sure if your student is eligible for this class, please email info@j-dapa.org
Tuesday
6:15 PM to 6:45 PM
Studio B
J-DAPA Studio
Beginner Tap 7+
An introductory tap class for dancers ages 7+. In beginner tap class, dancers will learn a variety of steps that focus on timing, musicality, rhythm and basic tap terminology.
Tuesday
6:45 PM to 7:15 PM
Studio A
J-DAPA Studio
Int. Tap Age 10+
A tap class for students with 3+ years of tap dance experience. To enroll in this class, students must have prerequisite knowledge of and be able to independently perform the following terms:
Shuffle, flap, Irish, buffalo, maxi ford, cramp roll, paradiddle, drawback, waltz clog, Shirley Temple.

If you are not sure if your student is eligible for this class, please email info@j-dapa.org
Tuesday
6:45 PM to 7:15 PM
Studio B
J-DAPA Studio
Int./Adv. Hip Hop Age 10+
An intermediate/advanced hip hop class for dancers ages 10+. Must have previous hip hop dance experience to register for this class. If your child has not taken this class before, please contact info@j-dapa.org to see if this class is the right fit for your child.
Tuesday
7:15 PM to 7:45 PM
Studio B
J-DAPA Studio
3-3:30 pm Private Voice Lesson
Announcing private voice lessons with our vocal coach, Danielle Grilli. 1/2 hour for $35.
Limited spots so be sure to reserve your spot soon!
Mondays & Wednesdays Only
Wednesday
3:00 PM to 3:30 PM
Studio B
J-DAPA Studio
3:30-4 pm Private Voice Lesson
Announcing private voice lessons with our vocal coach, Danielle Grilli. 1/2 hour for $35.
Limited spots so be sure to reserve your spot soon!
Mondays & Wednesdays Only
Wednesday
3:30 PM to 4:00 PM
Studio B
J-DAPA Studio
4-4:30 pm Private Voice Lesson
Announcing private voice lessons with our vocal coach, Danielle Grilli. 1/2 hour for $35.
Limited spots so be sure to reserve your spot soon!
Mondays & Wednesdays Only
Wednesday
4:00 PM to 4:30 PM
Studio B
J-DAPA Studio
4:30-5 pm Private Voice Lesson
Announcing private voice lessons with our vocal coach, Danielle Grilli. 1/2 hour for $35.
Limited spots so be sure to reserve your spot soon!
Mondays & Wednesdays Only
Wednesday
4:30 PM to 5:00 PM
Studio B
J-DAPA Studio
Acting Class (Ages 7-10)
This class will introduce students to the techniques used by actors who play musical and straight play theater scenes. Basic acting techniques will be taught through theater games as well as skits.
Students will be given lessons in freeing the body of nervous tension, projection, articulation as well as developing confidence, presence, and emotional expressivity.

Theater classes have been proven to enhance a child's Confidence, Public Speaking, Teamwork, Poise, Conversation, Social skills, and more!
Wednesday
5:00 PM to 5:45 PM
Studio B
J-DAPA Studio
Voice Class (Ages 11+)
Voice class provides students with the basic foundations of singing technique along with an introduction to vocal performance, repertoire, and appreciation.
Vocal lessons help you, as a singer, to achieve a finer grasp of a musical style, performance techniques, focus, proper articulation, and delivery. You will learn how to use proper breath support, increase vocal range, sing with ease and clarity and learn to project your voice.
Wednesday
5:00 PM to 5:45 PM
Studio A
J-DAPA Studio
Acting Class (Ages 11+)
This class will introduce students to the techniques used by actors who play musical and straight play theater scenes. Basic acting techniques will be taught through theater games as well as skits.
Students will be given lessons in freeing the body of nervous tension, projection, articulation as well as developing confidence, presence, and emotional expressivity.

Theater classes have been proven to enhance a child's Confidence, Public Speaking, Teamwork, Poise, Conversation, Social skills, and more!
Wednesday
5:45 PM to 6:30 PM
Studio B
J-DAPA Studio
Voice Class (Ages 7-10)
Voice class provides students with the basic foundations of singing technique along with an introduction to vocal performance, repertoire, and appreciation.
Vocal lessons help you, as a singer, to achieve a finer grasp of a musical style, performance techniques, focus, proper articulation, and delivery. You will learn how to use proper breath support, increase vocal range, sing with ease and clarity and learn to project your voice.
Wednesday
5:45 PM to 6:30 PM
Studio A
J-DAPA Studio
Peewee Combo (Age 5-6)
Must be 5 by September 1st

In this class, dancers will be introduced to a variety of dance styles including jazz, tap, ballet, hip hop and acrobatics. The purpose of this introductory class is to help students develop motor skills through a variety of movements. This combo class focuses on learning basic dance vocabulary, improving flexibility, balance and learning choreography helping to boost dancers’ confidence both on and off the stage.
Thursday
5:00 PM to 5:45 PM
Studio A
J-DAPA Studio
Pre-Peewee Combo (Age 3-4)
Must be 3 by September 1st

In this class, dancers will be introduced to a variety of dance styles such as jazz, tap, ballet, hip hop and acrobatics. Students will begin to learn basic dance technique while participating in creative movement and using their imagination. This is a great class to help our youngest dancers improve their gross motor skills and self confidence.
Thursday
5:30 PM to 6:15 PM
Studio A
J-DAPA Studio
Adv. Lyrical Age 10+
An advanced level lyrical class for students with 5+ years of experience in lyrical dance. To enroll in this class, students must have prerequisite knowledge of and be able to independently perform the following terms with correct technique and have teacher recommendation/approval to register:
5 ballet positions, chasse, chaine, inside pirouette, outside pirouette, arabesque, passe, glissade, jete, pique, and tendu.
If you are not sure if your student is eligible for this class, please email info@j-dapa.org
Thursday
5:45 PM to 6:15 PM
Studio A
J-DAPA Studio
Adv. Jazz Age 10+
An advanced level jazz class for students with 5+ years of experience in jazz. Combinations and routines in this class differ from intermediate level classes both in the speed movements are taught and the way they are performed. To enroll in this class, students must have prerequisite knowledge of and be able to independently perform the following terms with correct technique and have teacher recommendation/approval to register:
5 jazz positions, chasse, chaine, inside/outside pirouette, ball change, battement, lindy, pas de bouree, grapevine, pivot, jete, jazz box/square.
If you are not sure if your student is eligible for this class, please email info@j-dapa.org
Thursday
6:15 PM to 6:45 PM
Studio A
J-DAPA Studio
Beg./Int. Lyrical Age 10+
Lyrical dance is a fusion of ballet and jazz techniques where the choreography utilizes movement that expresses the emotions of the lyrics in the song. This class is a great option for students who have some lyrical dance experience and are working towards intermediate and advanced level classes. This class is also a great option to take in conjunction with another lyrical class to boost technique. Through this class, students will hone in on the technique needed to progress to a higher level class.
Thursday
6:15 PM to 6:45 PM
Studio B
J-DAPA Studio
Adv. Tap Age 10+
An advanced level tap class for students with 5+ years of experience in tap. Combinations and routines in this class differ from intermediate level classes both in the speed movements are taught and the way they are performed. To enroll in this class, students must have prerequisite knowledge of and be able to independently perform the following terms with correct technique and have teacher recommendation/approval to register:
Shuffle, flap, Irish, buffalo, maxi ford, cramp roll, paradiddle, drawback, waltz clog, Shirley Temple, single/double/triple time step, and riff walks.

If you are not sure if your student is eligible for this class, please email info@j-dapa.org
Thursday
6:45 PM to 7:15 PM
Studio A
J-DAPA Studio
Beg./Int. Jazz Age 10+
Jazz combines techniques of ballet, modern and popular dance. Jazz is a fun, upbeat and expressive style of dance. Classes focus on increasing strength, flexibility, rhythm, isolations and personal expression. This class is a great option for students who have some jazz dance experience and are working towards intermediate and advanced level classes. This class is also a great option to take in conjunction with another jazz class to boost technique. Through this class, students will hone in on the technique needed to progress to a higher level class.
Thursday
6:45 PM to 7:15 PM
Studio B
J-DAPA Studio
Beg./Int. Tap Age 10+
In this tap class, students will work on basic tap technique, rhythm and musicality. Dancers will work on mastering tap steps such as shuffle, flap, Irish, buffalo, maxi ford, cramp roll, paradiddle, drawback, waltz clog, and Shirley Temple. This class is a great option for students who have some tap dance experience and are working towards intermediate and advanced level classes. This class is also a great option to take in conjunction with another tap class to boost technique.
Thursday
7:15 PM to 7:45 PM
Studio B
J-DAPA Studio
3-3:30 pm Private Voice Lesson
Announcing private voice lessons with our vocal coach, Danielle Grilli. 1/2 hour for $35.
Limited spots so be sure to reserve your spot soon!
Mondays & Wednesdays Only
Friday
3:00 PM to 3:30 PM
Studio B
J-DAPA Studio
3:30-4 pm Private Voice Lesson
Announcing private voice lessons with our vocal coach, Danielle Grilli. 1/2 hour for $35.
Limited spots so be sure to reserve your spot soon!
Mondays & Wednesdays Only
Friday
3:30 PM to 4:00 PM
Studio B
J-DAPA Studio
4-4:30 pm Private Voice Lesson
Announcing private voice lessons with our vocal coach, Danielle Grilli. 1/2 hour for $35.
Limited spots so be sure to reserve your spot soon!
Mondays & Wednesdays Only
Friday
4:00 PM to 4:30 PM
Studio B
J-DAPA Studio
4:30-5 pm Private Voice Lesson
Announcing private voice lessons with our vocal coach, Danielle Grilli. 1/2 hour for $35.
Limited spots so be sure to reserve your spot soon!
Mondays & Wednesdays Only
Friday
4:30 PM to 5:00 PM
Studio B
J-DAPA Studio
5-5:30 pm Private Voice Lesson
Announcing private voice lessons with our vocal coach, Danielle Grilli. 1/2 hour for $35.
Limited spots so be sure to reserve your spot soon!
Mondays & Wednesdays Only
Friday
5:00 PM to 5:30 PM
Studio B
J-DAPA Studio

J-DAPA Summer Camp 2024

Name
Days
Location
Session 1: July 15-19
Lessons and Activities in:
Acting, Hip Hop Dance, Musical Theatre Dance, Voice, Stage Makeup, Crafts, Costuming, and Tech!

*Please inform us if your child has any skin allergies to makeup

What to send with your child:
Lunch & Snack **Absolutely NO peanut products**
Water (no other beverages please)
Comfy clothes and shoes
An old shirt to wear over clothes during makeup and/or painting

Please double check that we have the best phone number to reach you (in your account details) in case of emergency.
Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday
9:00 AM to 2:00 PM
Studio A
J-DAPA Studio
Session 2: July 22-26
Lessons and Activities in:
Acting, Hip Hop Dance, Musical Theatre Dance, Voice, Stage Makeup, Crafts, Costuming, and Tech!

*Please inform us if your child has any skin allergies to makeup

What to send with your child:
Lunch **Absolutely NO peanut products**
Water (no other beverages please)
Comfy clothes and shoes
An old shirt to wear over clothes during makeup and/or painting

Please double check that we have the best phone number to reach you (in your account details) in case of emergency.
Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday
9:00 AM to 2:00 PM
Studio A
J-DAPA Studio