Classes at the Academy
Music Lessons  | Ballet  | Tap  | Jazz  | Hip Hop  | Breakdance
Bellydance  | Acro  | Capoeira  | Toddler Dance

Current Class Descriptions

Private Music Lessons

We offer private music lessons for all ages and abilities. Private Music instruction is available with one of our experienced teachers in the following instruments: piano, voice, guitar, flute, trumpet, mandolin, violin, fiddle, viola, and clarinet. Students can start lessons at any time of year, and schedule availablity varies, so give us a call and get signed up for a trial lessons right away! (719) 635-1004 

Ballet - ages 3 yrs to adult

This class provides students with a basic understanding of the fundamental principles of classical ballet technique, while encouraging students to achieve a significant level of self-discipline and physical control. Clothing Requirements: Black leotard, pink tights, pink slippers and optional pink or black skirt. Long hair should be pulled away from the face. Men: Black tights, black shoes, and form-fitting white tank top.

Tap Dance - ages 6 yrs to adult

An exciting dance style that is great for all ages. Tap is a style of percussive dance; the dancers create rhythms with their feet as if they are drumming on the floor. Clothing Requirements: Dance pants, solid color form-fitting top, and tap shoes. Long hair should be pulled away from the face.

Jazz

This age-appropriate class teaches the fundamentals of contemporary jazz dance, including leaps and jumps, turns, performance and choreography through natural movement and in a fun learning environment. Clothing Requirements: Jazz shoes required, dance pants, solid color form-fitting top.

Hip Hop Dance

A high-energy class that uses the latest sounds in rap, R&B and pop music together with movements influenced by some of today’s hottest video choreographers. Clothing Requirements: Comfortable clothing and clean tennis shoes or jazz sneakers.

Intermediate Hip Hop (adult)

Designed for individuals with previous dance experience, this class explores more advanced forms of hip hop choreography in a fast moving, high-energy atmosphere. Clothing Requirements: Comfortable clothing and clean tennis shoes or jazz sneakers.

Break Dance

A great way to not only learn some great new moves, but also get in great shape. This distinctive dance style transcends all races, ages, and demographics. Clothing Requirements: Comfortable clothing and clean tennis shoes or jazz sneakers.

Pre-Dance/Acrobatics - ages 2 to 4 years

A fun-filled 45-minute class for children ages 2 to 4 emphasizing coordination, balance, rhythm, following directions and taking turns! The class combines basic dance movements with simple acrobatics and music to help very young children develop body awareness and confidence. This is a “mommy and me” class and a parent is expected to participate with each child.

Belly Dance

Belly Dance, or Middle Eastern Dance is a revitalizing and empowering dance style that helps students build self-confidence and body control. This class is appropriate for all body types and experience levels. Clothing Requirements: Comfortable pants or loose skirt and form-fitting top, tank top or midriff. Students are encouraged to wear a hip scarf to help emphasize hip movement.

Brazilian Capoeira - ages 4 to adult

A challenging, high-energy combination of martial arts, dance, acrobatics, and live music that builds strength, endurance, coordination and flexibility. Students not only learn capoeira's energetic movements, but also have a powerful cultural experience learning basic Portuguese, Brazilian history, and how to play the Afro-Brazilian instruments used to create capoeira music. Clothing Requirements: Comfortable clothing and a form-fitting top. While traditionally practiced barefoot, adult students are encouraged to bring a pair of clean, comfortable shoes to their first several weeks of classes in case their feet become uncomfortable. Continuing students will wear the Brazilian Capoeira uniform in class.