All Dance classes begin in the fall and progress through the spring and summer session. Do not register for a higher level in the spring or summer. For beginner and lower-level classes, new students should enroll according to the age requirements specified below. New students with previous training and any student with questions regarding proper class placement should call Carolyn Hanna at 903-510-2483 or email chan3@tjc.edu for information and director’s approval before enrolling.

Be sure to check out the Dance Academy Bundles for dance courses suggested to take together.

Career Tracks

On-Campus

Advanced Pointe

This is a continuation of Intermediate/ Advanced Pointe, with emphasis on more challenging center work and across the floor combinations. Please only register with the director’s approval.

Academy of Dance

3-4Months

On-Campus

Ballet 1 Pre-Professional

Your child will be instructed in the Cecchetti technique. They will strengthen their technique; build physical strength through barre and center exercises. Open only to serious dancers ages 8-12. This class will be twice a week.

Academy of Dance

3-4Months

On-Campus

Ballet 2 Pre-Professional

A continuation of Ballet 1 PP, your student will continue with Cecchetti technique, along with increasingly more technically challenging exercises. Ballet 2 and Ballet 2/3 together are recommended.

Academy of Dance

3-4Months

On-Campus

Ballet 3 Pre-Professional

Ages 10 and up. This class is for your serious Ballet student looking to increase ballet technique and strength.

Academy of Dance

3-4Months

On-Campus

Ballet 4 Pre-Professional

Ages 11 and up. This class is designed for only pre-professional dancers. Director’s approval is needed to register for this class.

Academy of Dance

3-4Months

On-Campus

Ballet 4/5 Pre-Professional

This class is open to Senior Pre-Professional dancers, both level 4 and level 5 should register.

Academy of Dance

3-4Months

On-Campus

Beginning Pointe

Your dancer must have permission from the Ballet Mistress to register for this class. The shoes must be checked by the teacher before they are worn to make sure they are fitted properly. At least two ballet classes are required in addition to this class.

Academy of Dance

3-4Months

On-Campus

The girls can’t have all the fun! This class is designed only for boys and will explore strong movement styles from both jazz and hip-hop techniques.

Academy of Dance

3-4Months

On-Campus

Combo Level 1 (ages 4 & 5)

Your child will be introduced to pre-ballet, tap, and jazz dance movement fundamentals. This is a combination class for your child, so both ballet and tap shoes are required.

Academy of Dance

3-4Months

On-Campus

Combo Level 2 (ages 5-7)

Your child will learn more extensive ballet, jazz, and tap exercises. This is a combination class for your child for ages 5 and up- both ballet and tap shoes are required.

Academy of Dance

3-4Months

On-Campus

This is a continuation of Ballet 4, open only to PP company members who are selected to register. Emphasis is placed on style and artistry.

Academy of Dance

3-4Months

On-Campus

Beat the hump-day low with a morning high in this fun and fancy-free cardio class. Beginner movers are welcome. All you need to bring is a smile while we bust a move and break it down, one simple step at a time.

Academy of Dance

3-4Months

On-Campus

Dance Conditioning 1

This strength and conditioning class will be an important part of a dancer’s schedule that not only will improve technique and performance, but will give them a weekly check-in with their teacher to assess growth and address concerns.

Academy of Dance

3-4Months

On-Campus

Dance Conditioning 2

This strength and conditioning class will be an important part of a dancer’s schedule that not only will improve technique and performance, but will give them a weekly check-in with their teacher to assess growth and address concerns.

Academy of Dance

3-4Months

On-Campus

Differently Abled Dance 1

This class is for all of our amazing students aged 5-9 with disabilities. We would love to explore movement potential in a safe space surrounded with friends. Come and enjoy the possibilities!

Academy of Dance

3-4Months

On-Campus

Differently Abled Dance 2

This class is for all of our amazing students aged 10-15 with disabilities. We would love to explore movement potential in a safe space surrounded with friends. Come and enjoy the possibilities!

Academy of Dance

3-4Months

On-Campus

Intermediate Pointe

Furthering their work at the barre and across the floor, your dancer will become more comfortable with complex pointe work.

Academy of Dance

3-4Months

On-Campus

Intermediate/Advanced Pointe

This Pointe class is designed for your serious student looking to further develop their pointe technique. Your dancer must be enrolled in the Ballet and Modern Pre-Professional classes.

Academy of Dance

3-4Months

On-Campus

Introduction to Ballet 1

This class teaches your dancer fundamental concepts and the structure of a ballet class. *Dancers MUST be at least 7 yrs old at the start of the semester to register, no exceptions.

Academy of Dance

3-4Months

On-Campus

Jazz/Open Movement

This class is for your child aged 10 and up, open to all dancers in levels 2, 3, and 4. Designed to get your dancer moving quickly, this class will focus on movement and choreography determined by the instructor.

Academy of Dance

3-4Months

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