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
- Little Stars Fall Session – December 16th
- Annual Dance classes & Winter Spring Session – April 27th
- Spring Dance – July 1st
2023/2024 Class Schedule
Hip Hop, Jazz, Little Stars w/ Miss Elena
| 4:30 – 5:15 | Little Stars (ages 3 & 4) |
| 5:15 – 6:15 | Beginner Hip Hop & Jazz (ages 7-10) |
| 6:15 – 7:15 | Intermediate Hip Hop & Jazz (ages 11-14) |
| 7:15 – 8:15 | Teen & Adult Hip Hop & Jazz (ages 13 and up) |
Classes run Tuesday evenings from September 12 to December 12, 2023 and January 9 to April 23, 2024.
Ballet, Lyrical, Pre-Dance w/ Ms. Alycia
| 5:00 – 6:00 | Pre Dance Ballet & Jazz (ages 5 & 6) |
| 6:00 – 7:00 | Beginner Ballet & Lyrical (ages 7-10) |
| 7:00 – 8:00 | Intermediate Ballet & Lyrical (ages 11-14) |
Classes run Thursday evenings from September 14 to December 14, 2023 and January 11 to April 25, 2024.
Tap and Dance Theatre w/Miss Elena
| 9:30 – 10:30 | Beginner Tap & Dance Theatre (ages 7-10) |
| 10:30 – 11:30 | Intermediate Tap & Dance Theatre |
Classes run Saturday mornings from September 16 to December 9, 2023 and January 6 to April 20, 2024.
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
Ages 3 & 4 | 45 minute class
Fall Session:
- $150/members
- $200/non-members
No costume fees apply to the Little Stars fall session.
Winter/Spring Session:
- $150 + $65 costume fee/members
- $200+ $65 costume fee/non-members
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.
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PreDance Ballet & Jazz
Ages 5 & 6 | 60 minute combo class
- $275 + $65 costume fee/members
- $375 + $65 costume fee/non-members
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.
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Beginner Ballet, Lyrical, Hip Hop, Jazz, Tap, & Dance Theatre
Beginner Hip Hop & Jazz
Ages 7-10 | 60 minute class
- Members: $275 + $130 costume fees (2 costumes)
- Non-Members: $375 + $130 costume fees (2 costumes)
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.
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Beginner Ballet & Lyrical
Ages 7-10 | 60 minute class
- Members: $275 + $130 costume fees (2 costumes)
- Non-Members: $375+ $130 costume fees (2 costumes)
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.
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Beginner Tap & Dance Theatre
Ages 5-8 | 60 minute class
- Members: $275 + $130 costume fees (2 costumes)
- Non-Members: $375 + $130 costume fees (2 costumes)
This one hour class is divided into two parts: tap and dance theatre. Your child will learn two separated dances (one in each style) and perform both at our dance recital.
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Intermediate Ballet, Lyrical, Hip Hop, Jazz, Tap, & Dance Theatre
Intermediate Ballet & Lyrical
Ages 11-14 | 60 minute class
- Members: $375 + $130 costume fees (2 costumes)
- Non-Members: $475 + $130 costume fees (2 costumes)
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.
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Intermediate Hip Hop & Jazz
Ages 11-14 | 60 minute class
- Members: $375 + $130 costume fees (2 costumes)
- Non-Members: $475 + $130 costume fees (2 costumes)
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.
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Intermediate Tap & Dance Theatre
Ages 9-14 | 60 minute class
- Members: $375 + $130 costume fees (2 costumes)
- Non-Members: $475 + $130 costume fees (2 costumes)
This one hour class is divided into two parts: tap and dance theatre. Your child will learn two separated dances (one in each style) and perform both at our dance recital.
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Teen and Adult Dance Classes
Teen & Adult Hip Hop & Jazz
Ages 13+ | 60 minute class
- Members: $275 + $130 costume fees (2 costumes)
- Non-Members: $375 + $130 costume fees (2 costumes)
This one hour class is divided into two parts: jazz and hip hop. You or your child will learn two separated dances (one in each style) and perform both at our dance recital.
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