Programs
Dance Academy
Our beautiful dance studio is the perfect place for your little dancer to start their dance education!
For the comfort of your dancer of studio has a “marley” floor.
We will conclude our school-year dance program with our annual dance recital! Each dancer will have the opportunity to perform on stage for their families.
2012 - 2013 School Year Dance Schedule
Baby Ballet/Tap/Gymnastics
15 months-3 years
This adorable class allows for little princesses to become tumbling ballerinas. Students will have the opportunity to learn very basic dance steps through the use of creative activities while using their imagination. Children will also have the opportunity to experience basic gymnastics through the use of obstacle courses and a wide variety of preschool gymnastics equipment. This class requires adult participation.
Please note: Children will need pink ballet shoes, pink convertible stockings, our princess bag and black tap shoes for this class.
Pre-Ballet I/Gymnastics
3-4 years and 5-6 years
The only true gymnastics/dance combination class taught in the area. The dance portion (25 minutes) of the class is an exciting introduction ballet taught in in away to engage your little princess ballerina. When the girls enter the gym they will experience all four Olympic events (bars, vault, beam, and floor) as well as jumping skills on the tumble track trampolines.
Please note: Pink ballet shoes, convertible stockings and our princess dance bag are needed for this class.
Ballet/Jazz/Tap/Gymnastics
3/4 and 5/6 years
Our jazz/tap/gymnastics combination class teaches an awareness of beat, timing and rhythm. Combining the technique of tap and jazz dancing the children will become comfortable with natural movement of the body. This exciting class is designed to increase body control and coordination. When the girls enter the gym they will experience all four Olympic events (bars, vault, beam, and floor) as well as jumping skills on the tumble track trampolines.
Please note: all children will need black tap and pink ballet shoes for this class
Ballet/Tap
5-7 and 6-8 years
Our ballet/tap class will offer a classical approach to ballet instruction that is the foundation for all dance. We will emphasize technique and proper body alignment, as well as flexibility, strength, grace, coordination, musicality, and performance quality. Students will also learn ballet terminology. The tap portion of the class will emphasize rhythm, style, and sound. Students will study basic tap steps, combinations and rhythms with an emphasis on developing proper tap technique and producing clear tap sounds.
Please note: black leotard, pink ballet shoes and black tap shoes, convertible stockings and our princess dance bag are needed for this class.
Adult Ballet
18 years and older
Get in shape gracefully! Our adult ballet class is a great way to work every muscle in your body while increasing while increasing flexibility, strength, and overall energy and well being. Join Miss Marilyn, former Professional Ballerina with Atlanta Festival Ballet Company to find your inner dance!
For your convenience, all items needed for the children's dance classes can be purchased at Bright Stars. We carry a complete line of leotards, dance shoes and more at discounted prices.
