Dance & Acro

- dance & acro -

Join us for a variety of classes for all ages! We offer toddler classes, dance/acro/tap combo classes, Cecchetti Ballet Technique classes, Lyrical, Modern, Jazz, Musical Theater and more!

We proudly use the Cecchetti Method in our ballet classes and the Once Upon a Ballet curriculum for our younger students. Our acrobatics program is certified through Acrobatic Arts. We are a faith-based, non-competitive, student focused program, working to teach classical skills and provide an encouraging environment where every student thrives.

Registration is now open for season 2024-2025!

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We are excited to share our hand-selected uniforms for dance and acro classes! Below you will find a catalog of available products, answers to frequently asked questions and a link to our online store. Contact us with any questions.

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Pre-K - 2nd Grade Classes

Pre-K

NEW! Toddler Tumble & Twirl 2-3yrs – This class follows the certified Once Upon a Ballet curriculum that creates an engaging, fun, and inspiring environment to enhance the children’s first exposure to dance and creative movement. This is a performance class.

Pre Acro+Dance 3-6yrs – Students will explore ballet, tap, and acrobatics. This class follows the certified Once Upon a Ballet and Acrobatic Arts curriculum that creates an engaging, fun, and inspiring environment to enhance the children’s first exposure to dance and creative movement. This is a performance class.

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1st - 2nd grade classes

Acro+Dance 1 – 6-8yrs – This class is for students in the 1st and 2nd grades. They will be exposed to dance styles such as ballet, tap, jazz, and acro in a fun, high-energy child-friendly approach. The students will learn techniques from Acrobatic Arts and Once Upon a Ballet certified curriculums. This is a performance class.

Junior Hip Hop 6-11yrs – Junior Hip Hop is for students in 1st-5th grades. They will experience athletic conditioning and the foundations of Hip Hop. This is a performance class.

Beginning Acro 8-11yrs – Beginning acro is a fun, high-energy class based on the principles and curriculum of Acrobatic Arts. Each student will learn skills and work towards a proper understanding and execution of intermediate skills. A prerequisite for this class is a backbend from standing independently. This is a performance class.

Cecchetti Primary & Technique 1 – 6-9yrs – These are technique classes utilizing the curriculum developed by the Cecchetti Council of America. This is not a performance class.

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3rd - 8th Grade Classes

3rd - 5th grade classes

Dance 2 – 8-11yrs – Dance 2 is a combination class for current 3rd – 5th graders. No experience is necessary. This class will explore dance styles such as ballet, jazz, and tap. Dance 2 is a fun, high-energy class following the basic foundations of the Cecchetti ballet method. This is a performance class.

Beginning Lyrical/Modern 9-14yrs – This class is an intro class where students 1-2nd Grade will explore and learn skills in the lyrical, modern dance, and contemporary dance genres. (This class is intended to prepare younger students for the rigors of the advanced lyrical/modern class.) This is a performance class.

Beginning Acro 8-11yrs – Beginning Acro is a fun, high-energy class based on the principles and curriculum of Acrobatic Arts. Each student will learn skills and work towards a proper understanding and execution of intermediate skills. A prerequisite for this class is a backbend from standing independently. This is a performance class.

Cecchetti Technique 1 – 9-14yrs – These are technique classes utilizing the curriculum developed by the Cecchetti Council of America. This is not a performance class.

Junior Hip Hop 6-11yrs – Junior Hip Hop is for students in 1st-5th grades. They will experience athletic conditioning and the foundations of Hip Hop. This is a performance class.

Pre-Pointe 1 – 10-18yrs– This class is available by instructor approval only. This class uses a curriculum that focuses primarily on lower body strength, core stability, flexibility, and foot articulation which is foundational for pointe work. Pre-Pointe students will learn about physiology and technique, safe practices, and how to advance toward demi-pointe shoes. This is a performance class.

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6th - 9th grade classes

Intermediate Lyrical/Modern 9-14yrs – This class is an introductory class where students will explore and learn skills in the lyrical, modern dance, and contemporary dance genres. (This class is intended to prepare younger students for the rigors of the advanced lyrical/modern class.) This is a performance class.

Intermediate Musical Theater 12-18yrs – This class is for experienced dancers and requires instructor approval. They will begin to explore the next level of skills in the foundations of musical theater. The students will learn tap, jazz, and how to express themselves on stage in an audience-captivating method. This is a performance class.

Intermediate Acro 9-18yrs – Intermediate acr0 is a fun, high-energy class based on the principles and curriculum of Acrobatic Arts. Each student will learn skills and work towards a proper understanding and execution of advanced skills. A prerequisite for this class is a kick-over independently. This is a performance class.

Cecchetti Ballet Technique – Placement by exam only. Contact anna@doxaartsacademy.com for more information. These are technique classes utilizing the curriculum developed by the Cecchetti Council of America. This is not a performance class.

Pre-Pointe 2 and PBT 10-18yrs – Pre-Pointe 2 is available by instructor approval only. This class uses a curriculum that focuses primarily on lower body strength, core stability, flexibility, and foot articulation which is foundational for pointe work. Pre-Pointe students will learn about physiology and technique, safe practices, and how to advance toward demi-pointe shoes. This is a performance class.

Pointe 1-3 + PBT – Pointe classes are available by instructor approval only. Class will include Progressing Ballet Technique to learn to activate and train muscle memory to enhance each student’s ballet technique to the fullest. Pointe 1 will follow a curriculum that builds on foundational principles over the year to develop safe practices and stronger techniques. This is a performance class.

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10th - 12th & Adult Classes

9th - 12th grade classes

Advanced Lyrical/Modern – This class is is for advanced dancers and require instructor approval. Students will explore the history of Modern dance and learn skills in the lyrical, modern dance, and contemporary dance genres. This is a performance class.

Advanced Musical Theater and Tap – This course is for intermediate students 9th-12th Grade to explore and learn pieces of musical theater dance in the tap and jazz disciplines, sometimes learning the original choreography from popular musicals. Students will learn techniques for stage presence and hone their theater dance skills. This is a performance class.

Advanced Acro – Advanced acro is a fun, high-energy class based on the principles and curriculum of Acrobatic Arts. Each student will learn skills and work towards a proper understanding and execution of advanced skills. A prerequisite for this class is a kick-over independently. This is a performance class.

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Adult Classes 18yrs+

Lyrical/Modern – Tuesdays 5-6pm All skill levels welcome! Our adult students can look forward to a refreshing lyrical and modern dance style class focused on emotional expression through movement, mind-body connection, and relaxation. Our hope is that this will be a comfortable, safe outlet for adults to move, share their love of dance, and have fun together!

Ballet, Tap, Lyrical – Thursdays 6-7 pm All skill levels welcome! Our adult students can look forward to a combination of ballet, tap, jazz, and lyrical styles of dance. Our hope is that this will be a comfortable, safe outlet for adults to move, share their love of dance, and have fun together!

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