Free Trial Class

We'd love to help make your decision to enroll at La Danse Academie easier by offering you a free trial class. Please fill out the form below and we will be in touch to schedule your free trial dance class!

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La Danse Academie is a family-oriented studio dedicated to the individual development of each dancer. With a warm and welcoming learning environment, La Danse Academie educates well-rounded dancers who excel in the studio, onstage, and beyond!

 

La Danse Academie is proudly co-owned by Anne Hiller and Lori Bowen. Over the past 50 years, the studio has grown into a home away from home for our students, and thousands of dancers have become members of the LDA family. La Danse Academie is an educational studio, not competitive, and we offer a varied curriculum of dance classes aimed at creating versatile and well-rounded dancers.

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2-4 Year Olds

2-3 Years Old: Two Much Fun!

  • 2-3 year olds (Dancers must be 2 years old by September 1)
  • Ballet + Creative Movement
  • Tuesday 4:30-5:15
  • Saturday 11:00-11:45
Named after the age of the dancers in the class, Two Much Fun is an introduction to the fun and exciting world of dance by integrating basic ballet, gross motor skill work, and body coordination. Each week will have a theme that will open our imaginations and teach us new things about dance, our bodies and the world around us! We use props to make the movement come alive. Dance class reinforces social skills like waiting our turn, using our manners and attending class independently to prepare for a school environment. At the end of the year, the Two Much Fun class does an in-studio demonstration class to show all that we have learned, and does not participate in performances with costumes. REGISTER



3-4 Years Old: Pre-Ballet

  • 3 & 4 Year Olds (Dancers must be 3 years old by September 1)
  • Ballet + Creative Movement
  • Monday 4:45-5:45
  • Tuesday 5:15-6:15
  • Thursday 4:45-5:45
  • Saturday 9:00-10:00
Dancers enjoy Pre-Ballet, creative movement, and song and dance in a fun-filled, accepting atmosphere! We work on Pre-Ballet skills, counting, gross motor skills, and tumbling all while having fun and using our imaginations. Dance class reinforces social skills like waiting our turn, using our manners and attending class independently to prepare for a school environment. Pre-Ballet dancers perform in costume for the first time, where they are always the hit of the show! REGISTER



Kindergarten

Kindergarten Core: Ballet + Tap

  • Ballet + Tap
  • Monday 4:45-5:45
  • Saturday 10:00-11:00
Ballet and Tap are offered in a combined class that focuses on coordination, technique, and fun activities. In Ballet, terminology and technique is integrated with imagination to make it a fun-filled learning process. Rhythm, patterns and counting are the focus in Tap while working on using our feet to make sound. We also learn how to do partner dances, work on tumbling, and play games that use both our bodies and our brains. Dance class reinforces social skills like waiting our turn, using our manners and attending class independently to prepare for a school environment. REGISTER



K-2nd Grade Hip Hop

  • Hip Hop
  • Does not require enrollment in Core Class
  • Monday 5:45-6:45
  • Wednesday 6:15-7:15
  • Saturday 11:00-12:00
Are you looking for a high-energy and fun class? Come show us your moves! Hip Hop focuses on isolating various body parts at once, emphasizing the beat of the song, across the floor progressions, combinations, and an introduction to break-dancing stalls. All classes are developed to be age appropriate regarding music, costumes, and content. REGISTER



6th-8th Grade

6th-8th Grade Core: Ballet + Tap + Jazz

  • 6th-8th Grade
  • Ballet, Tap, Jazz
  • Tuesday 6:30-9:15
Ballet, Tap, and Jazz are covered in this conveniently scheduled combination class. Core Class focuses on multiple styles of dance to ensure that all dancers are receiving a well-rounded dance education. Ballet is the foundation of all dance training. It teaches correct body alignment, classical technique, musicality, and terminology. Tap dance transforms each dancer into a percussive musician creating rhythms, pattern, and sounds with various parts of the tap shoe. Jazz is stylized and upbeat movement that explores isolation, increases performance quality, and covers a wide range of musical genres. REGISTER



6th-8th Grade: Hip Hop

  • 6th-8th Grade
  • Thursday 6:45-7:45
  • Does not require enrollment in Core Class
Are you looking for a high-energy and fun class? Come show us your moves! Hip Hop focuses on isolating various body parts at once, emphasizing the beat of the song, across the floor progressions, combinations, and an introduction to break-dancing stalls. All classes are developed to be age appropriate regarding music, costumes, and content. REGISTER



6th-8th Grade: Contemporary

  • 6th-8th Grade
  • Thursday 6:45-7:45
  • Requires enrollment in Core Class
For the dancer who enjoys telling a story through their movement. Contemporary dance is constantly evolving and this class will explore it's many components. The focus will be on building existing technique, expressive lyrical movement, choreographic elements, traditional modern technique, improvisation and exuding emotions through movement. Information for the Winter Performance and Spring Performance will be distributed later in the season. REGISTER



6th-HS: Accelerated Tap

  • 6th Grade-High School
  • Requires enrollment in Core Class
  • Thursday 8:45-9:30
This class was designed for students looking to further polish their tap skills. More complex patterns and combinations will be presented along with more advanced steps and terminology. REGISTER



6th-HS: Pre-Pointe

  • 6th Grade - High School
  • Non-performance class
  • Requires enrollment in Core Class
  • Thursday 4:45-5:30
Pre-Pointe is a non-performance class that educates and prepares dancers for dancing en pointe. All dancers will start wearing their ballet slippers. You will be notified when your dancer is approved to purchase pointe shoes. This class has a strong emphasis on strenthening the ankle and foot at the barre, as well as utilizing proper ballet technique and alignment. Once approved for pointe shoes, dancers will spend time learning about the pointe shoes, how to sew, preparing their pointe shoes, and proper foot care. REGISTER



6th Grade-HS: Advanced Ballet + Pointe

  • 6th Grade-HS
  • Requires enrollment in Core Class
  • Thursday 5:30-6:45
For dancers who enjoy the art of ballet, and are interested in advancing their ballet technique whether en pointe or in their ballet slippers. Dancers work at the barre, in center, and across the floor. Dancers must have completed Pre-Pointe to take this class en pointe. Ballet is the foundation of all dance training. It teaches correct body alignment, classical technique, musicality, and terminology. REGISTER



6th-8th Grade: Prima Company

  • 6th-8th Grade
  • Requires enrollment in Core Class
  • Saturday 12:00-1:30
For the dancer who wants to perform more and expand their dance experiences! Company is an additional class that gives dancers the opportunity to perform in the community and exposes them to new opportunities in dance. Dancers will learn multiple performance pieces and will have Company-only performances and also participate in the studio-wide performances. REGISTER



High School

6th Grade-HS: Advanced Ballet + Pointe

  • 6th Grade-HS
  • Requires enrollment in Core Class
  • Thursday 5:30-6:45
For dancers who enjoy the art of ballet, and are interested in advancing their ballet technique whether en pointe or in their ballet slippers. Dancers work at the barre, in center, and across the floor. Dancers must have completed Pre-Pointe to take this class en pointe. Ballet is the foundation of all dance training. It teaches correct body alignment, classical technique, musicality, and terminology. REGISTER



High School Core: Ballet + Tap + Jazz

  • Ballet, Tap, Jazz
  • For dancers with 3+ years previous dance experience (new/novice dancers are encouraged to try Beginner Teen Core)
  • Tuesday 6:15-9:15
Ballet, Tap, and Jazz are covered in this conveniently scheduled combination class. Core Class focuses on multiple styles of dance to ensure that all dancers are receiving a well-rounded dance education. Ballet is the foundation of all dance training. It teaches correct body alignment, classical technique, musicality, and terminology. Tap dance transforms each dancer into a percussive musician creating rhythms, pattern, and sounds with various parts of the tap shoe. Jazz is stylized and upbeat movement that explores isolation, increases performance quality, and covers a wide range of musical genres. REGISTER



High School: Hip Hop

  • High School
  • Does not require enrollment in Core Class
  • Thursday 7:45-8:45
Are you looking for a high-energy and fun class? Come show us your moves! Hip Hop focuses on isolating various body parts at once, emphasizing the beat of the song, across the floor progressions, combinations, and an introduction to break-dancing stalls. All classes are developed to be age appropriate regarding music, costumes, and content. REGISTER



High School: Contemporary

  • High School
  • Requires enrollment in Core Class
  • Thursday 6:45-7:45
For the dancer who enjoys telling a story through their movement. Contemporary dance is constantly evolving and this class will explore it's many components. The focus will be on building existing technique, expressive lyrical movement, choreographic elements, traditional modern technique, improvisation and exuding emotions through movement. REGISTER



6th-HS: Accelerated Tap

  • 6th Grade-High School
  • Requires enrollment in Core Class
  • Thursday 8:45-9:30
This class was designed for students looking to further polish their tap skills. More complex patterns and combinations will be presented along with more advanced steps and terminology. REGISTER



6th-HS: Pre-Pointe

  • 6th Grade - High School
  • Non-performance class
  • Requires enrollment in Core Class
  • Thursday 4:45-5:30
Pre-Pointe is a non-performance class that educates and prepares dancers for dancing en pointe. All dancers will start wearing their ballet slippers. You will be notified when your dancer is approved to purchase pointe shoes. This class has a strong emphasis on strenthening the ankle and foot at the barre, as well as utilizing proper ballet technique and alignment. Once approved for pointe shoes, dancers will spend time learning about the pointe shoes, how to sew, preparing their pointe shoes, and proper foot care. REGISTER



Beginner Teen Core: Ballet + Tap + Jazz

  • Ballet, Tap, Jazz
  • For dancers with little to no previous dance experience, perfect for new or novice dancers
  • Monday 6:45-9:00
Ballet, Tap, and Jazz are covered in this conveniently scheduled combination class. Core Class focuses on multiple styles of dance to ensure that all dancers are receiving a well-rounded dance education. Ballet is the foundation of all dance training. It teaches correct body alignment, classical technique, musicality, and terminology. Tap dance transforms each dancer into a percussive musician creating rhythms, pattern, and sounds with various parts of the tap shoe. Jazz is stylized and upbeat movement that explores isolation, increases performance quality, and covers a wide range of musical genres. REGISTER



High School: Elite Company

  • High School
  • Requires enrollment in Core Class
  • Saturday 12:00-2:00
For the dancer who wants to perform more and expand their dance experiences! Company is an additional class that gives dancers the opportunity to perform in the community and exposes them to new opportunities in dance. Dancers will learn multiple performance pieces and will have Company-only performances and also participate in the studio-wide performances. REGISTER



3rd-5th Grade

3rd Grade Core: Ballet + Tap + Jazz

  • 3rd Grade
  • Ballet, Tap, Jazz
  • Tuesday 4:45-6:30
Ballet, Tap, and Jazz are covered in this conveniently scheduled combination class. Core Class focuses on multiple styles of dance to ensure that all dancers are receiving a well-rounded dance education. Ballet is the foundation of all dance training. It teaches correct body alignment, classical technique, musicality, and terminology. Tap dance transforms each dancer into a percussive musician creating rhythms, pattern, and sounds with various parts of the tap shoe. Jazz is stylized and upbeat movement that explores isolation, increases performance quality, and covers a wide range of musical genres. REGISTER



3rd-5th Grade: Contemporary

  • 3rd-5th Grade
  • Contemporary
  • Requires enrollment in Core Class
  • Wednesday 4:30-5:15
For the dancer who enjoys telling a story through their movement. Contemporary dance is constantly evolving and this class will explore it's many components. The focus will be on building existing technique, expressive lyrical movement, choreographic elements, traditional modern technique, improvisation and exuding emotions through movement.
REGISTER



3rd-5th Grade: Hip Hop

  • 3rd-5th Grade
  • Hip Hop
  • Does not require enrollment in Core Class
  • Wednesday 5:15-6:15
  • Thursday 5:45-6:45
Are you looking for a high-energy and fun class? Come show us your moves! Hip Hop focuses on isolating various body parts at once, emphasizing the beat of the song, across the floor progressions, combinations, and an introduction to break-dancing stalls. All classes are developed to be age appropriate regarding music, costumes, and content. REGISTER



3rd-5th Grade: Mezzo Company

  • 3rd-5th Grade
  • Performance Company
  • Requires enrollment in Core Class
  • Wednesday 6:15-7:30
For the dancer who wants to perform more and expand their dance experiences! Company is an additional class that gives dancers the opportunity to perform in the community and exposes them to new opportunities in dance. Dancers will learn multiple performance pieces and will have Company-only performances and also participate in the studio-wide performances. REGISTER



4th-5th Grade Core: Ballet + Tap + Jazz

  • 4th-5th Grade
  • Ballet, Tap, Jazz
  • Monday 6:00-8:15
Ballet, Tap, and Jazz are covered in this conveniently scheduled combination class. Core Class focuses on multiple styles of dance to ensure that all dancers are receiving a well-rounded dance education. Ballet is the foundation of all dance training. It teaches correct body alignment, classical technique, musicality, and terminology. Tap dance transforms each dancer into a percussive musician creating rhythms, pattern, and sounds with various parts of the tap shoe. Jazz is stylized and upbeat movement that explores isolation, increases performance quality, and covers a wide range of musical genres. REGISTER



1st-2nd Grade

1st-2nd Grade Core: Ballet + Tap

  • Ballet + Tap
  • Wednesday 4:45-6:15
  • Saturday 9:30-11:00
Ballet and Tap are offered in a combined class that focuses on coordination, technique, and fun activities. In Ballet, terminology and technique is integrated with imagination to make it a fun-filled learning process. Rhythm, patterns and counting are the focus in Tap while working on using our feet to make sound. We also learn how to do partner dances, work on tumbling, and play games that use both our bodies and our brains. Dance class reinforces social skills like waiting our turn, using our manners and attending class independently to prepare for a school environment. REGISTER



Adult

Adult Tap

  • 18+
  • New and novice dancers welcome
  • Wednesday 7:30-8:15
This non-performance class gives new through intermediate adult dancers a chance to expand their tap skills. The class will focus on transforming each dancer into a percussive musician creating rhythms, patterns, and sounds. REGISTER



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