Ballet, Lyrical, Hip Hop, Jazz, Dance Theatre, and Tap
Dance Classes at GAAC
We’re proud to offer a variety of dance options at GAAC. Our dance classes are taught by our experienced and certified dance teachers: Ms. Alycia and Miss Elena.
All of our dance classes are designed with the students in mind and are offered by age or experience level.

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Scroll down to see full descriptions, fees, and registration forms for all our dance classes.
Performance Dates
- Annual Dance Recital – Tentative Date April 26th 2025
- Rockwood Festival of the Arts – Tentative Date April 19th 2025
2024/2025 Class Schedule
Hip Hop, Jazz, Little Stars w/ Miss Elena
4:30 – 5:15 | Little Stars (ages 3 & 4) |
6:00 – 7:00 | Beginner Hip Hop & Jazz (ages 7-10) |
7:00 – 8:00 | Intermediate Hip Hop & Jazz (ages 11-14) |
8:00 – 8:30 | Teen & Adult Hip Hop & Jazz (ages 13 and up) |
Classes run Tuesday evenings from September 17th to April 22nd.
Ballet, Lyrical, Pre-Dance w/ Ms. Alycia
5:30 – 6:30 | Pre Dance Ballet & Jazz (ages 5 & 6) |
6:30 – 7:30 | Beginner Ballet & Lyrical (ages 7-10) |
7:30 – 9:00 | Intermediate Ballet & Lyrical (ages 11-14) |
Classes run Thursday evenings from September 19th to April 24th.
Fall Tap w/Miss Elena
9:15 am – 10:15 am | Tap Dance (ages 7-14) |
Classes run Saturdays from October 5th to December 7th. Winter session TBD.
Introductory Dance Classes
These classes are geared towards young, beginner dancers. The goal is to help kids build a strong dance foundation while having fun and staying active. We also have a toddler and caregiver dance class, see our preschool programs for more information.

Little Stars
Looking to introduce dance to your little one? This class does just that by providing an introduction to movement with music for Dance.
Each class is designed to teach the basics of dance in a fun and encouraging atmosphere while introducing students to a class setting. Through movement the students learn about their bodies, the space around them, and how music brings that together.
Registration Information
Ages 3 & 4 | 45 minute class | Instructed by Miss Elena
Classes run Tuesdays from September 17th, 2024 to April 22nd, 2025.
Fees: $375.00 for 28 weeks & 1 costume
ALL fees include Costume(s), Rockwood Festival of the Arts Fees, Flower at Recital, & 1 FREE Recital.
We are happy to announce that we will no longer be charging membership fees and all students may register at our best available pricing. In lieu of fees we ask that you voluntarily participate in GAAC fundraising initiatives throughout the year.
PreDance Ballet & Jazz
This class combines the classical style of Ballet and Jazz.
Ballet is a form of dance based on precise steps with gestures and movements of grace and fluidity. A foundation of technique is introduced and fostered every week for the student to grow within the discipline.
Jazz dance is a popular form of dance with roots in African movement set to contemporary music. Sharp accents, fast turns and high jumps are some of the elements learned in this class. Students will learn the vocabulary of the genre that will foster the proper foundations of growth for the students to excel within this class.
Registration Information
Ages 5 & 6 | 60 minute combo class | Instructed by Ms Alycia
Classes run Thursdays from September 19th, 2024 to April 24th, 2025.
Fees: $520.00 for 28 weeks & 1 costume
ALL fees include Costume(s), Rockwood Festival of the Arts Fees, Flower at Recital, & 1 FREE Recital.
We are happy to announce that we will no longer be charging membership fees and all students may register at our best available pricing. In lieu of fees we ask that you voluntarily participate in GAAC fundraising initiatives throughout the year.
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Beginner Ballet, Lyrical, Hip Hop, Jazz, Tap, & Dance Theatre
Beginner Hip Hop & Jazz
This one hour class is divided into two parts: jazz and hip hop. Your child will learn two separated dances (one in each style) and perform both at our dance recital.
Beginner Hip Hop is an introduction to Hip Hop, a fun and challenging dance style set to the music of today combining body isolations with intricate rhythmic patterns. Students will learn the vocabulary of the genre that will foster the proper foundations of growth for the students to excel within this class.
Beginner Jazz is an introduction to the popular form Jazz dance with roots in African movement set to contemporary music. Sharp accents, fast turns and high jumps are some of the elements learned in this class. Students will learn the vocabulary of the genre that will foster the proper foundations of growth for the students to excel within this class.
Registration Information
Ages 7 -10 | 60 minute combo class | Instructed by Miss Elena
Classes run Tuesdays from September 17th, 2024 to April 22nd, 2025.
Fees: $560.00 for 28 weeks & 2 costumes
ALL fees include Costume(s), Rockwood Festival of the Arts Fees, Flower at Recital, & 1 FREE Recital.
We are happy to announce that we will no longer be charging membership fees and all students may register at our best available pricing. In lieu of fees we ask that you voluntarily participate in GAAC fundraising initiatives throughout the year.
Beginner Ballet & Lyrical
This one hour class is divided into two parts: ballet and lyrical. Your child will learn two separated dances (one in each style) and perform both at our dance recital.
Beginner Ballet is a form of dance based on precise steps with gestures and movements of grace and fluidity. A foundation of technique is introduced and fostered every week for the student to grow within the discipline.
Lyrical combines the classical style of Ballet with the expressive technique of Lyrical. Ballet is a form of dance based on precise steps with gestures and movements of grace and fluidity. Lyrical is a genre that is a combination of Ballet technique with Jazz movement set to expressive lyrics of music. A foundation of technique is introduced and fostered every week for the student to grow within the discipline.
Registration Information
Ages 7 -10 | 60 minute combo class | Instructed by Ms Alycia
Classes run Thursdays from September 19th, 2024 to April 24th, 2025.
Fees: $560.00 for 28 weeks & 2 costumes
ALL fees include Costume(s), Rockwood Festival of the Arts Fees, Flower at Recital, & 1 FREE Recital.
We are happy to announce that we will no longer be charging membership fees and all students may register at our best available pricing. In lieu of fees we ask that you voluntarily participate in GAAC fundraising initiatives throughout the year.
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Beginner Tap
Fall Session
Ages 7+ | 60 minute class | Instructed by Miss Elena
Classes run October 5th, 2024 to December 7th, 2024.
Fees: $150.00 (no costume)
Winter Session
Ages 7 -10 | 60 minute class | Instructed by Miss Elena
Classes run January 11th, 2025 to April 22nd, 2025.
Fees: $250.00 (1 costume)
ALL fees include Costume(s), Rockwood Festival of the Arts Fees, Flower at Recital, & 1 FREE Recital.
We are happy to announce that we will no longer be charging membership fees and all students may register at our best available pricing. In lieu of fees we ask that you voluntarily participate in GAAC fundraising initiatives throughout the year.
Intermediate Ballet, Lyrical, Hip Hop, Jazz, Tap, & Dance Theatre
Intermediate Ballet & Lyrical
This one hour class is divided into two parts: ballet and lyrical. Your child will learn two separated dances (one in each style) and perform both at our dance recital.
Ballet is a form of dance based on precise steps with gestures and movements of grace and fluidity. A foundation of technique is introduced and fostered every week for the student to grow within the discipline.
Lyrical combines the classical style of Ballet with the expressive technique of Lyrical. Ballet is a form of dance based on precise steps with gestures and movements of grace and fluidity. Lyrical is a genre that is a combination of Ballet technique with Jazz movement set to expressive lyrics of music. A foundation of technique is introduced and fostered every week for the student to grow within the discipline.
Registration Information
Ages 11+ | 90 minute combo class | Instructed by Ms Alycia
Classes run Thursdays from September 19th, 2024 to April 24th, 2025.
Fees: $660.00 for 28 weeks & 2 costumes
ALL fees include Costume(s), Rockwood Festival of the Arts Fees, Flower at Recital, & 1 FREE Recital.
We are happy to announce that we will no longer be charging membership fees and all students may register at our best available pricing. In lieu of fees we ask that you voluntarily participate in GAAC fundraising initiatives throughout the year.
Intermediate Hip Hop & Jazz
This one hour class is divided into two parts: jazz and hip hop. Your child will learn two separated dances (one in each style) and perform both at our dance recital.
Intermediate Jazz dance is a popular form of dance with roots in African movement set to contemporary music. Sharp accents, fast turns and high jumps are some of the elements learned in this class.
Intermediate Hip Hop is a fun and challenging dance style set to the music of today. The combination of body isolations and intricate rhythmic patterns allow for the students to learn about the three different styles of hip hop; Breaking, Popping, and Locking.
Students will learn the vocabulary of both genres that will foster the proper foundations of growth for the students to excel within this class.
Registration Information
Ages 11-13 | 60 minute combo class | Instructed by Miss Elena
Classes run Tuesdays from September 17th, 2024 to April 22nd, 2025.
Fees: $560.00 for 28 weeks & 2 costumes
ALL fees include Costume(s), Rockwood Festival of the Arts Fees, Flower at Recital, & 1 FREE Recital.
We are happy to announce that we will no longer be charging membership fees and all students may register at our best available pricing. In lieu of fees we ask that you voluntarily participate in GAAC fundraising initiatives throughout the year.
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Intermediate Tap & Dance Theatre
Fall Session
Ages 7+ | 60 minute class | Instructed by Miss Elena
Classes run October 5th, 2024 to December 7th, 2024.
Fees: $150.00 (no costume)
Winter Session
Ages 11+ | 60 minute class | Instructed by Miss Elena
Classes run January 11th, 2025 to April 22nd, 2025.
Fees: $250.00 (1 costume)
ALL fees include Costume(s), Rockwood Festival of the Arts Fees, Flower at Recital, & 1 FREE Recital.
We are happy to announce that we will no longer be charging membership fees and all students may register at our best available pricing. In lieu of fees we ask that you voluntarily participate in GAAC fundraising initiatives throughout the year.
Teen and Adult Dance Classes
Teen Hip Hop
Registration Information
Ages 13+ | 30 minute class | Instructed by Miss Elena
Classes run Tuesdays from September 17th, 2024 to April 22nd, 2025.
Fees: $375 for 28 weeks & 1 costume
ALL fees include Costume(s), Rockwood Festival of the Arts Fees, Flower at Recital, & 1 FREE Recital.
We are happy to announce that we will no longer be charging membership fees and all students may register at our best available pricing. In lieu of fees we ask that you voluntarily participate in GAAC fundraising initiatives throughout the year.