Rowlett Dance Academy

2-YEAR OLD CREATIVE MOVEMENT – This class will introduce the 2 year old to a class environment and encourage their natural curiosity and help channel that boundless energy. Activities include tumbling, balance beam and pre-ballet skills.  This class does not participate in the recital.  (Dress:  leotard, tights, pink leather ballet shoes)

PRE-SCHOOL COMBINATION CLASS – This class introduces the 3 to 5 year old to the performing arts and includes tap, ballet, tumbling, and balance beam.  3-year-olds will perform one dance at recital and 4 and 5-year-olds will perform two dances. (Dress:  Leotard, tights, pink leather ballet shoes, black tap shoes & dance bag for shoes.  Please put name in child's shoes)

BALLET – Ballet is the foundation of all dance.  It is a disciplined study that develops and improves posture, strength, balance, and grace.  It is recommended that all students begin with ballet before adding other disciplines.  Twice a week classes are required for prepointe and pointe classes. (Dress:  Solid color or 2 tone leotard, pink tights, pink leather ballet shoes, hair in a bun.  Ballet skirt is optional.  If your child was a a ballet student during the last school session, click here to see the correct placement (first year, 6 to 7 year old students should enroll in Ballet 1). 

POINTE – An advanced level of ballet.  Students must be 10 years of age with strong ankle strength, correct posture & turnout, and a solid technique background.  Teacher approval is required. (Dress:  Solid color or 2 tone leotard, pink tights, pink ballet shoes, hair in a bun.  Ballet skirt is optional.)

BOYS CLASS – for ages K-5th gr.  Designed to tap into that energy.  This class builds strength and flexibility and improves coordination through exercise, tumbling and hip hop dance. (Dress:  T-shirt, shorts or sweatpants, jazz shoes or jazz sneakers.)

CONTEMPORARY/LYRICAL – For 4th grade and up as seen on "So You Think You Can Dance".  This class combines jazz movement with the gracefulness and strength of ballet.  It is a slower form of jazz that requires the dancer to express emotions through movement.  Previous dance experience in either ballet or jazz is highly recommended. (Dress:  Leotard, footless tights, Foot Undies, or Dance Paws)

HIP HOP – This form of dance is a structured form of street dance.  You will see this type of dance in music videos. The class will teach agility, coordination, strength, and endurance. (Dress:  Dance attire - anything moveable and comfortable.  Sneakers or jazz shoes for footwear.)

JAZZ – You can see jazz dance in commercials, videos and on stage. Technical leaps and turns are part of this class.  (Dress:  Leotard, tights, leggings or dance pants, and jazz oxfords.  Tan jazz shoes for 1 – 3 graders.  Black jazz shoes for all others.  Shoe requirement may change for recital.  We will know this by December.)

DRILL TEAM - Power stretch, high kick and jazz technique. Classes for elementary through high school.

MUSICAL THEATRE – For grades 2nd – 12th, this class includes Broadway style dance, improvisation and acting technique. (Dress:  Dance attire (leotard, dance pants, leggings).  ballet, jazz, Foot Undies or Dance Paws for class use.)

TAP – Tap develops coordination, agility, and rhythm in any age student. Beginner through advanced classes are available. (Dress:  Leotard, tights, black tap shoes.  Tap 1 and up wear oxford style tap shoes.  Leggings and dance pants are acceptable.

ZUMBA - For ages 12 & up. Zumba fitness is the only Latin-inspired dance-fitness program that blends red-hot international music and contagious steps for a great workout. (Dress: workout attire and tennis shoes.) $5 a class.

ZUMBATOMIC- For students 1st through 5th grade. Latin inspired dance-fitness program just for kids! (Dress: workout attire and tennis shoes.) $5 a class.

PRIVATES – Students may contract with studio teachers for private and semi-private lessons for extra instruction or to prepare for special performances or tryouts. 

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