Class Descriptions & Levels
School Year 2025-26
South Miami Academy
Use the dropdowns below to learn more about the classes we offer, find your level, and the days and times offered for each class. If you have any questions about your level before registering, please call (305)667-5543.
Classes for the 2025-26 school year begin on August 18th
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Dance with Me (Ballet)
Ages 24-36 months: based on the work of Anne Green Gilbert called “Brain Dance”. This class is designed to give your 2-year-old creative play while laying the foundation for healthy brain development, sensory-motor development, and life-long learning. A parent, grandparent, or caregiver participates in the class with the child.
Schedule
- Tuesday – 9:30 – 10:15 AM – Rachel Carroll
- Wednesday – 10:30 – 11:15 AM – Rachel Carroll
- Saturday – 9:30 – 10:15 AM – Rachel Carroll
Dance Clothing and Shoes:
- Attire: Parents and children may wear whatever they feel comfortable in
- Shoes: Slippers or Socks with grips
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Creative Movement I – Pre-K3
The Armour Dance Theatre’s creative movement classes are specifically designed to meet the developmental needs of your 3-year-old. Your child will gain strength, flexibility, musicality, and social skills, all under the umbrella of play and imagination.
Class time and frequency:Once a week for 45 minutes
Please note: All students must be potty trained
Schedule
- Tuesday – 3:15 – 4:00 PM – Rachel Carroll
- Thursday – 3:45 -4:30 PM – Angelica Diaz
- Thursday – 5:00 – 5:45 PM – Rachel Carroll
- Saturday – 9:30 – 10:15 AM – Micheline Cacciatore
Dance Clothing and Shoes:
- Leotards: Pink leotard. Any style
- Tights: Skin tone (At this age tights are not required. Student may wear leotard with socks and slippers)
- Shoes: Skin tone (preferred). Please write your child’s name in each shoe!
- Boys: White leotard or T-shirt with black leggings. Shoes are white or black.
To Purchase:
- Ballet Boutique: 7322 SW 57th Ave (305) 661-2110
- Dance Plus: 8433 SW 132nd (305) 255-4367
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Creative Movement II – Pre-K4
The Armour Dance Theatre’s creative movement classes are specifically designed to meet the developmental needs of your 4-year-old. Your child will gain strength, flexibility, musicality, and social skills, all under the umbrella of play and imagination.
Class time and frequency:Once a week for 45 minutes
Schedule
- Monday – 3:15 – 4:00 PM – Rachel Carroll
- Tuesday – 5:00 – 5:45 PM – Rachel Carroll
- Thursday – 3:15 – 4:00 PM – Rachel Carroll
- Saturday – 10:30 – 11:15 AM – Rachel Carroll
Other Classes Offered for this Level
- Flamenco – Tuesday – 4:00 – 5:00 PM
Dance Clothing and Shoes:
- Leotards: Pink leotard. Any style
- Tights: Skin tone (At this age tights are not required. Student may wear leotard with socks and slippers)Ballet Skin tone (preferred).
Please write your child’s name on each shoe! - Boys: White leotard or T-shirt with black leggings. Shoes are white or black.
To Purchase:
- Ballet Boutique: 7322 SW 57th Ave (305) 661-2110
- Dance Plus: 8433 SW 132nd (305) 255-4367
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Pre-Ballet I – Kindergarten
The Armour Dance Theatre’s Pre-ballet classes are specifically designed to meet the developmental needs of your 5-year-old. Your child will gain strength, flexibility, musicality, and social skills.
Class time and frequency:Once a week for 60 minutes
Schedule
- Monday – 4:00 – 5:00 PM – Rachel Carroll
- Tuesday – 3:30 – 4:30 PM – Mariana Alvarez
- Thursday – 5:00 – 6:00 PM – Angelica Diaz
- Saturday – 9:30 – 10:30 AM – Angelica Diaz
Other Classes Offered for this Level
- Hip Hop – Wednesday – 3:00 PM Tawanna Hall
- Flamenco – Tuesday – 4:00 – 5:00 PM Paula Castano
Dance Clothing and Shoes:
- Leotards: Pink leotard. Any style
- Tights: Skin tone (At this age, tights are not required. Students may wear a leotard with socks and slippers)
- Ballet shoes: pink or skin tone (preferred). Please write your child’s name on each shoe
- Boys: White leotard or T-shirt with black leggings.
- Ballet shoes: white or black.
To Purchase:
- Ballet Boutique: 7322 SW 57th Ave (305) 661-2110
- Dance Plus: 8433 SW 132nd (305) 255-4367
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Pre-Ballet II – 1st Grade
The Armour Dance Theatre’s PB II classes are specifically designed to meet the developmental needs of your 6-year-old. The students are introduced to the barre and the beginnings of their formal training.
Class time and frequency:Once a week for 60 minutes
Schedule
- Monday – 5:00 – 6:00 PM – Rachel Carroll
- Tuesday – 4:00 – 5:00 PM – Rachel Carroll
- Thursday – 4:00 – 5:00 PM – Rachel Carroll
- Saturday – 10:30 – 11:30 AM – Angelica Diaz
Other Classes Offered for this Level
- Tap – Saturday – 11:30 – 12:30 AM
- Hip Hop – Wednesday – 3:00 PM Tawanna Hall
- Flamenco – Tuesday – 5:00 – 6:00 PM Paula Castano
Dance Clothing and Shoes:
- Leotards: Pink leotard. Any style
- Tights: Skin tone (At this age, tights are not required. Students may wear a leotard with socks and slippers)
- Ballet shoes: pink or skin tone (preferred). Please write your child’s name on each shoe
- Boys: White leotard or T-shirt with black leggings.
- Ballet shoes: white or black.
To Purchase:
- Ballet Boutique: 7322 SW 57th Ave (305) 661-2110
- Dance Plus: 8433 SW 132nd (305) 255-4367
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Elementary I – 2nd Grade – Ballet
Your child’s formal ballet education begins this year with a focus on alignment and technique. To effectively master skills and build “muscle memory” the student begins training twice a week.
Class time and frequency: Twice a week for 60 minutes – Students who are interested in an accelerated ballet track, can take up to 4 times a week.
Schedule
- Monday – 4:00 – 5:00 PM – Ruth Wiesen
- Wednesday – 3:30 – 4:30 PM – Micheline Cacciatore
- Thursday – 4:00 – 5:00 PM – Ruth Wiesen
- Saturday – 10:30 – 11:30 AM – Micheline Cacciatore
Other Classes Offered for this Level
- Tap – Saturday – 11:30 – 12:30 AM
- Broadway Jazz – Tuesday 6:00 – 7:15 PM – Herman M Payne
- Hip Hop – Wednesday – 4:00 – 5:00 PM – Tawanna Hall
- Contemporary – Friday – 5:30 – 6:30 PM – Kelly Robotham
- Flamenco – Tuesday – 5:00 – 6:00 PM – Paula Castano
Dance Clothing and Shoes:
- Leotards: Light blue, any style
- Tights: Skin tone. (At this age, tights are not required. Students may wear a leotard with socks and slippers).
- Ballet shoes: Skin tone. Please write your child’s name on each shoe
- Boys: White leotard or T-shirt with black leggings.
- Ballet shoes: White or black.
No jewelry will be allowed during class except stud earrings.
To Purchase:
- Ballet Boutique: 7322 SW 57th Ave (305) 661-2110
- Dance Plus: 8433 SW 132nd (305) 255-4367
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Elementary II – 3rd Grade – Ballet
Your child’s ballet education continues to build upon the foundation of the Elementary I work. To effectively master skills and build “muscle memory” the student trains a minimum of twice a week.
Class time and frequency: Twice a week for 60 minutes – Students who are interested in an accelerated ballet track, can take up to 5 times a week.
Schedule
- Monday – 4:30 – 5:30 PM – Mariana Alvarez
- Tuesday – 4:30 – 5:30 PM – Mariana Alvarez
- Thursday – 4:30 – 5:30 PM – Mariana Alvarez
- Friday – 4:30 – 5:30 PM – Mariana Alvarez
- Saturday – 11:30 – 12:30 AM – Angelica Diaz
Other Classes Offered for this Level
- Tap – Saturday – 11:30 – 12:30 PM – Kristie Laplante
- Broadway Jazz – Tuesday 6:00 – 7:15 PM – Herman M Payne
- Hip Hop – Wednesday – 4:00 PM – Tawanna Hall
- Contemporary – Friday 5:30 PM – Kelly Robotham
- Flamenco – Wednesday – 5:00 – 6:00 PM – Paula Castano
Dance Clothing and Shoes:
- Leotards: Light blue, any style
- Tights: Skin tone
- Ballet shoes: skin tone. Please write your child’s name on each shoe
- Boys: White leotard or T-shirt with black leggings.
- Ballet shoes: white or black.
No jewelry will be allowed during class except stud earrings.
To Purchase:
- Ballet Boutique: 7322 SW 57th Ave (305) 661-2110
- Dance Plus: 8433 SW 132nd (305) 255-4367
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Elementary III – 4th Grade – Ballet
Your child’s ballet education continues to build upon the foundation of the Elementary II work. Center work begins to combine sequences of steps. To effectively master skills and build “muscle memory” the student trains a minimum of twice a week.
Class time and frequency: Twice a week for 60 minutes – Students who are interested in an accelerated ballet track, can take up to 3 times a week.
Schedule
- Monday – 5:00 – 6:00 PM – Micheline Cacciatore
- Tuesday – 4:00 – 5:00 PM – Maria Teresa del Real
- Thursday – 5:00 – 6:00 PM – Micheline Cacciatore
- Saturday – 12:30 – 1:30 PM – Angelica Diaz
Other Classes Offered for this Level
- Tap – Saturday – 10:30 – 11:30 AM – Kristie Laplante
- Broadway Jazz – Tuesday 6:00 – 7:15 PM – Herman M Payne
- Hip Hop – Wednesday – 4:00 PM – Tawanna Hall
- Contemporary – Friday 5:30 PM – Kelly Robotham
- Flamenco – Wednesday – 5:00 – 6:00 PM – Paula Castano
Dance Clothing and Shoes:
- Leotards: Burgundy, any style
- Tights: Skin tone
- Ballet shoes: skin tone. Please write your child’s name on each shoe
- Boys: White leotard or T-shirt with black leggings.
- Ballet shoes: white or black.
No jewelry will be allowed during class except stud earrings.
To Purchase:
- Ballet Boutique: 7322 SW 57th Ave (305) 661-2110
- Dance Plus: 8433 SW 132nd (305) 255-4367
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Elementary IV (Pre-Pointe) – 5th Grade – Ballet
Your child’s ballet education continues to build upon the foundation of the Elementary III work. Elm IV prepares the student for pointe work with a focus on alignment, strength, transitions and balance. A minimum of three times a week is required. Students will add ribbons to their ballet shoes this year.
Class time and frequency: Three times a week for 1.5 hours.
Schedule
- Monday – 5:30 – 7:00 PM – Mariana Alvarez
- Thursday – 5:30 – 7:00 PM – Mariana Alvarez
- Friday – 4:15 – 5:30 PM – Maria Teresa Del real
Other Classes Offered for this Level
- Tap – Saturday – 10:30 – 11:30 AM – Kristie Laplante
- Broadway Jazz – Tuesday 6:00 – 7:15 PM – Herman M Payne
- Hip Hop – Wednesday – 4:00 PM – Tawanna Hall
- Contemporary – Friday 5:30 PM – Kelly Robotham
- Flamenco – Wednesday – 5:00 – 6:00 PM – Paula Castano
Dance Clothing and Shoes:
- Leotards: Burgundy, any style
- Tights: Skin tone
- Ballet shoes: skin tone. In preparation for Pointe work next year, the female students will wear ribbons on their shoes. The dance stores will sew them when you purchase the flat shoes.
- Boys: White leotard or T-shirt with black leggings.
- Ballet shoes: white or black.
No jewelry will be allowed during class except stud earrings.
To Purchase:
- Ballet Boutique: 7322 SW 57th Ave (305) 661-2110
- Dance Plus: 8433 SW 132nd (305) 255-4367
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Intermediate I – 6th & 7th Grade – Ballet
Beginning Pointe work is added for the girls. Alignment, technique, conditioning continue to be the focus of each class. Students are required to attend 3 classes a week.
Class time and frequency: Three times a week for 1.5 hours. To help students maximize mastery of skills and growth, there is no charge for the fourth BALLET class.
Conditioning Class: This class is crucial to injury prevention and the student’s pointework, which focuses on key areas of strength.
Schedule
- Monday – 6:00 – 7:30 PM – Ruth Wiesen
- Wednesday – 4:00 – 5:00 PM – Mariana Alvarez (Conditioning)
- Wednesday – 5:00 – 6:30 PM – Mariana Alvarez
- Thursday – 6:00 – 7:30 PM – Ruth Wiesen
- Saturday – 11:30 AM – 1:00 PM – Micheline Cacciatore
Other Classes Offered for this Level
- Advanced Tap – Saturday – 9:00 – 10:30 AM – Kristie Laplante
- Broadway Jazz – Tuesday 7:15 – 8:30 PM – Herman M Payne
- Hip Hop – Wednesday – 6:30 PM – Tawanna Hall
- Contemporary – Friday 4:30 PM – Kelly Robotham
- Flamenco (without training) – Monday -4:30 PM
- Flamenco (with training) – Monday – 5:30 – 7:00 PM
Dance Clothing and Shoes:
- Leotards: Navy blue, any style
- Tights: Skin tone
- Ballet shoes/Pointe Shoes: Skin tone. Intermediate I will get pointe shoes in January, but will continue to wear ribbons on their flat shoes.
- Boys: White leotard or T-shirt with black leggings.
- Ballet shoes: white or black.
No jewelry will be allowed during class except stud earrings.
To Purchase:
- Ballet Boutique: 7322 SW 57th Ave (305) 661-2110
- Dance Plus: 8433 SW 132nd (305) 255-4367
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Intermediate II – Ballet
Pointe work builds upon the Intermediate I work. Center floor pointe work is increased. Boys work begins to focus on jumps and turns. A minimum of three classes a week is required. To help students maximize mastery of skills and growth, there is no charge for the fourth BALLET class. For students who are interested in an accelerated ballet track, speak with Ruth Wiesen.
Class time and frequency: Three times a week for 1.5 – 2 hours. A fourth ballet class is offered at no charge.
Schedule
- Tuesday – 5:30 – 7:15 PM – Mariana Alvarez
- Wednesday – 4:30 – 6:00 PM – Maria Teresa Del Real
- Friday – 5:30 – 7:30 PM – Mariana Alvarez
- Saturday – 11:30 AM – 1:00 PM – Micheline Cacciatore
Other Classes Offered for this Level
- Tap – Saturday – 9:30 AM
- Broadway Jazz – Tuesday 7:15 – 8:30 PM – Herman M Payne
- Hip Hop – Wednesday – 6:30 PM – Tawanna Hall
- Contemporary – Friday 4:30 – 5:30 PM – Kelly Robotham
- Flamenco (without training) – Monday -4:30 PM
- Flamenco (with training) – Monday – 5:30 – 7:00 PM
Dance Clothing and Shoes:
- Leotards: Navy blue, any style
- Tights: Skin tone
- Ballet shoes/Pointe Shoes: Skin tone.
- Boys: White leotard or T-shirt with black leggings.
- Ballet shoes: white or black.
No jewelry will be allowed during class except stud earrings.
To Purchase:
- Ballet Boutique: 7322 SW 57th Ave (305) 661-2110
- Dance Plus: 8433 SW 132nd (305) 255-4367
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Intermediate III/IV – Ballet
Pointe work builds upon the Intermediate II work. Center work increases in complexity, musicality and artistry. Boys begin to focus on jumps and turns. Pas de deux classes may be introduced. A minimum of three classes a week is required. To help students maximize mastery of skills and growth, there is no charge for the fourth BALLET class. For students who are interested in an accelerated ballet track, speak with Ruth Wiesen
Class time and frequency: Three times a week for 1.5-2 hours. A fourth ballet class is offered at no charge. This class includes conditioning using tools like fitness balls and Therabands
Conditioning:Progressive Ballet Technique (PBT) is an innovative body-conditioning and strengthening program that is geared towards injury prevention. This program is designed to enhance students’ technique by focussing on training the muscle memory required in each exercise in all forms of dance. It is a unique training system using ballet-technique specific exercises to train skill acquisition in a graded and progressive manner from junior through to advanced levels. PBT focuses on core strength, weight placement and alignment of the body with carefully designed exercises and repetitions of these exercises that trigger their muscle memory. With the use of an exercise ball, the students gain a great sense of posture and weight-placement whilst feeling each correct muscle group working throughout each exercise, which then stays with them whilst performing.
Schedule
- Tuesday – 5:00 – 7:00 PM – Mariana Alvarez
- Wednesday – Variations – 6:30 – 8:30 PM – Mariana Alvarez
- Friday – 5:30 – 7:00 PM – Maria Teresa Del Real
- Saturday – 11:30 AM – 1:00 PM – Mariana Alvarez
Other Classes Offered for this Level
- Tap – Saturday – 9:30 AM
- Broadway Jazz – Tuesday – 7:15 – 8:30 PM – Herman M Payne
- Hip Hop – Wednesday – 5:00 PM – Tawanna Hall
- Contemporary – Friday – 7:00 PM – Kelly Robotham
- Flamenco (without training) – Monday -4:30 PM
- Flamenco (with training) – Monday – 5:30 – 7:00 PM
Dance Clothing and Shoes:
- Leotards: Black, any style
- Tights: Skin tone
- Ballet shoes/Pointe Shoes: Skin tone.
- Boys: White leotard or T-shirt with black leggings.
- Ballet shoes: white or black.
No jewelry will be allowed during class except stud earrings.
To Purchase:
- Ballet Boutique: 7322 SW 57th Ave (305) 661-2110
- Dance Plus: 8433 SW 132nd (305) 255-4367
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Intermediate V/Advanced – Ballet
Barre and Center floor work focus on Pre-Professional technique and artistry. A minimum of three classes a week is required. To help students maximize mastery of skills and growth, there is no charge for the fourth BALLET class. For students who are interested in an accelerated ballet track, speak with Ruth Wiesen. This class includes conditioning using tools such as fitness balls and Therabands
Class time and frequency: Three times a week for 1.5-2 hours. A fourth ballet class is offered at no charge
Conditioning:Progressive Ballet Technique (PBT) is an innovative body-conditioning and strengthening program that is geared towards injury prevention. This program is designed to enhance students’ technique by focussing on training the muscle memory required in each exercise in all forms of dance. It is a unique training system using ballet-technique specific exercises to train skill acquisition in a graded and progressive manner from junior through to advanced levels. PBT focuses on core strength, weight placement and alignment of the body with carefully designed exercises and repetitions of these exercises that trigger their muscle memory. With the use of an exercise ball, the students gain a great sense of posture and weight-placement whilst feeling each correct muscle group working throughout each exercise, which then stays with them whilst performing.
Schedule
- Monday (Conditioning) – 6:00 – 7:00 PM – Angelica Diaz
- Monday – 7:00 – 8:30 PM – Mariana Alvarez
- Wednesday – Classical Variations – 6:00 – 8:00 PM – Maria Teresa Del Real
- Thursday – 7:00 – 8:15PM – Mariana Alvarez
- Saturday – 11:30 AM – 1:00 PM – Mariana Alvarez
Other Classes Offered for this Level
- Tap – Saturday – 9:30 AM
- Broadway Jazz – Tuesday – 7:15 – 8:30 PM – Herman M Payne
- Hip Hop – Wednesday – 5:00 PM – Tawanna Hall
- Contemporary – Friday – 7:00 PM – Kelly Robotham
- Flamenco (without training) – Monday -4:30 PM
- Flamenco (with training) – Monday – 5:30 – 7:00 PM
Dance Clothing and Shoes:
- Leotards: Black, any style
- Tights: Skin tone
- Ballet shoes/Pointe Shoes: Skin tone.
- Boys: White leotard or T-shirt with black leggings.
- Ballet shoes: white or black.
No jewelry will be allowed during class except stud earrings.
To Purchase:
- Ballet Boutique: 7322 SW 57th Ave (305) 661-2110
- Dance Plus: 8433 SW 132nd (305) 255-4367
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Contemporary
The Horton Technique is a technique that emphasizes a whole body, anatomical approach to dance that includes flexibility, strength, coordination of the body and spatial awareness to enable unrestricted, dramatic freedom of expression. The technique includes 17 fortification studies that focuses on strengthening, fortifying, and stretching through a series of movements that attend to different parts of the body. Horton uses flat backs and lateral stretches, tilt lines and lunges, all movements. Horton technique also incorporates lyrical, circular movements focusing on stretching in opposite directions.
As this technique is ballet based, students must also be enrolled in ballet classes.
Schedule
- Intermediate
- Friday – 4:30 – 5:30 PM – Kelly Robotham
- Elementary Levels (Elm I, II, III, IV)
- Friday – 5:30 – 6:30 PM – Kelly Robotham
- Advanced
- Friday – 7:00 – 8:00 PM – Kelly Robotham
Dance Clothing and Shoes:
- Black leotard or leotard from their ballet level with black tights or leggings. Students may also wear ballet tights. Make sure they are “convertible”. No shoes. Hair is pulled back in a ponytail or a bun.
- Intermediate
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Flamenco
Flamenco is a song, music, and dance style strongly influenced by the Gitanos but with deeper roots in Moorish musical traditions. It originated in Andalusia (Spain).
Schedule
- Pre-K 4 and Kindergarten
- Tuesday – 4:00 PM
This class focuses on mastering the basic arms, rhythms, and footwork techniques through exercises and short choreographies. Mantones and Fans will be provided.
- Tuesday – 4:00 PM
- 1st and 2nd Grades
- Tuesday – 5:00 PM
This class focuses on mastering the basic arms, rhythms, and footwork techniques through exercises and short choreographies. Mantones and Fans will be provided.
- Tuesday – 5:00 PM
- 3rd, 4th, and 5th Grades
- Wednesday – 5:00 PM
This class focuses on mastering the basic arms, rhythms, and footwork techniques through exercises and short choreographies. Mantones and Fans will be provided.
If your child is in the 5th grade and has previous Flamenco training, please contact us.
- Wednesday – 5:00 PM
- Middle School/High School (without training)
- Monday – 4:30 – 5:30 PM
This class focuses on mastering the basic arms, rhythms, and footwork techniques through exercises and short choreographies. Mantones and Fans will be provided.
- Monday – 4:30 – 5:30 PM
- Middle School/High School (with training)
- Monday – 5:30 – 7:00 PM
Classes will build in complexity. Technique will continue to be a focus. Mantones and Fans will be provided.
- Monday – 5:30 – 7:00 PM
- High School (without training)
- Wednesday – 4:00 – 5:00 PM
Dance Clothing and Shoes:
- Leotard: Any style black or the leotard of your ballet level
- Flamenco Skirt: Can be purchased at dance stores of borrowed from ADT
- Flamenco Shoes: Without nails or character shoes
- Hair: In a bun
- Boys: Fitted shirt and black pants
To Purchase:
- Ballet Boutique: 7322 SW 57th Ave (305) 661-2110
- Dance Plus: 8433 SW 132nd (305) 255-4367
- Pre-K 4 and Kindergarten
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Tap
Through the study of tap dancers learn to use their feet as a rhythm instrument. The footwork helps to develop agility, musicality, (including syncopation) and improv.
Schedule
- Intermediate/Advanced
- Saturday – 9:00 – 10:30 AM
This class is geared towards students who have strong technique, and an understanding of tap musicality. This class further explores interpretation, and improvisation. Students will develop personal style and expression as they continue to grow as tap artists.
- Saturday – 9:00 – 10:30 AM
- Pre-K4/Kindergarten (CM II and PB I)
- Saturday – 10:30 – 11:30 AM
Dancers will learn basic tap skills and terminology. Fundamentals such as balance and general alignment are introduced at this level.
- Saturday – 10:30 – 11:30 AM
- 1st and 2nd Grades
- Saturday – 11:30 AM – 12:30 PM
Dancers are taught to add sounds to the basic tap steps. Musicality is stressed while teaching the student to count their sounds between the beats to create more complex rhythms.
- Saturday – 11:30 AM – 12:30 PM
- 3rd, 4th, 5th Grades (ELM II, III, IV)
- Saturday – 12:30 – 1:30 PM
More intricate variations are added at this level. As the complexity of the steps increases, it is necessary for the student to focus on body alignment to maintain balance and build strength.
- Saturday – 12:30 – 1:30 PM
Dance Clothing and Shoes:
Tap shoes are required. Students may wear sneakers to start.
- Clothing: Leotards and tights or leggings and t-shirts.
- Shoes: Tap shoes are required. Students may wear sneakers to start.
To Purchase:
- Ballet Boutique: 7322 SW 57th Ave (305) 661-2110
- Dance Plus: 8433 SW 132nd (305) 255-4367
- Intermediate/Advanced
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Adult Ballet Classes
Adults may pay be the class or choose a reduced-rate monthly package.
Schedule
- Advanced Adult Ballet
- Monday, Wednesday, and Friday – 9:30 – 11:30 AM – Mariana Alvarez
- Intermediate Adult Ballet
- Wednesday – 7:30 – 9:00 PM – Melissa Verdecia
- Thursday – 6:30 – 8:00 PM – Angelica Diaz
- Beginner/Intermediate Adult Ballet
- Saturday – 1:30 – 3:00 PM – Angelica Diaz
- Thursday – 9:30 – 10:30 AM
- Advanced Adult Ballet
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Broadway Jazz
Broadway Jazz is a unique blend of ballet, modern, and jazz. It is full of high energy and story-telling. While this class uses music and songs from Broadway, there is no singing requirement. However, most students cannot resist singing along!
As this technique is ballet-based, it is preferable that students also be enrolled in ballet classes.
Schedule
- Elementary Grades
- Tuesday – 6:00 – 7:15 PM – Herman Payne
- Intermediate Grades
- Tuesday – 7:15 – 8:30 PM – Herman Payne
Dance Clothing and Shoes:
- Clothing: Any color leotard with tights, leggings or jazz pants.
- Shoes: Jazz shoes.
- Hair: Pulled back in a ponytail or bun.
To Purchase:
- Ballet Boutique: 7322 SW 57th Ave (305) 661-2110
- Dance Plus: 8433 SW 132nd (305) 255-4367
- Elementary Grades
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Hip Hop
Our Hip hop class is a high-energy class that infuses the latest styles of street dancing, breaking, popping, and locking. This high-energy class focuses on body awareness, coordination, grooves, and patterning. More advanced levels focus on adapting to many different styles, incorporating many different dynamics, and developing the dancers’ own voice and style. Classes will encourage students to step outside of the box by bringing their own individual styles and personality to the movements.
Schedule
- PB I and PB II (Kinder and 1st Grade)
- Wednesday – 3:00 – 4:00 PM – Tawanna Hall
- Elementary II/III/IV (2nd, 3rd, and 4th Grade)
- Wednesday – 4:00 – 5:00 PM – Tawanna Hall
- Advanced
- Wednesday – 5:00 – 6:00 PM – Tawanna Hall
- Intermediate
- Wednesday – 6:30 – 7:30 PM – Tawanna Hall
- PB I and PB II (Kinder and 1st Grade)
Tuition is based on full-year enrollment and is divided into nine monthly installments, beginning in August (which covers both August and September). A $75 annual registration fee also applies. We do not issue monthly statements, so please keep track of your payment schedule. Make-up classes are available—just check with your child’s teacher for the best time.