Class Descriptions

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Dance With Me
This class is designed for the parent and child. Dancers learn basic dance steps and terminology through songs, stories, and play. This class will build their self-confidence to help them blossom with the comfort of a parent in the classroom!
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Tiny Tots
Tiny Tots will learn basic movement and dance terminology through fun songs and the use of props. Activities constantly change to hold onto those short attention spans! Dance will allow your dancer to build motor skills, grace, and confidence. Tiny tots are designed for dancers ages 2 – 3 years old.
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Twinkle Toes
This is an amazing program designed for dancers ages 3 - 5 years old and is an intro class to our Fancy Feet class. This class incorporates dance terminology with creative movement to keep the dancers engaged during the 45- minute class.
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Fancy Feet
This is suitable for dancers ages 4 – 6 years old. Introduces the basic steps of ballet, tap or jazz. Combination
class is a great introduction to dance and the different styles of dance.
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Ballet
This is a classical from of dance with training provided at the barre as well as the center floor. This form of dance is
based on techniques, muscle development and control with the focus being on core strength. This dance form encourages poise, balance, and discipline. This is a technique-based class and level placements are based on KDA staff recommendations.
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Jazz
This is a form of dance derived from ballet. It is characterized by improvisation, syncopation, and regular rhythm.
Shoulder, hip, and rib isolation provide more movement than in traditional ballet. Proper techniques and muscles
development are still the foundation of this genre. This is a technique-based class and dancers are moved based on KDA staff recommendations.
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Lyrical
This is an expressive art based on ballet and jazz technique. It follows the lyrics of the music and tells a story through
the dancer's movement.
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Musical Theater
This is a Broadway themed class. Music and style follow both current and past musicals. Dance skills are jazz based therefore musical theatre level follows jazz placement.
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Tap
This dancers use their feet to create sounds and rhythms that work with the music. This genre focuses on musicality and using their upper bodies to create a visual aspect to the dance. Tap dancing is a quick fun form of dance. Level
placements for classes are based on the KDA staff recommendations.
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Acro
This is suitable for ages 3+. Encourages coordination, spatial awareness, and fine and gross motor skills. Students will
increase their strength and flexibility and learn a variety of tumbling and gymnastics skills.
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JEDI Classes
This is offered for students with Down Syndrome, Autism and other developmental disabilities. The program is a great way for children with special needs to get involved in an extracurricular activity while improving motor skills, confidence, and socialization. This class will allow students to gain balance between the two halves of the body, express
emotion, and gain muscle control
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Specialty
This is a course designed for the advance dancer ages 7 and up. This class with be a mix of all styles and will have
guest teachers from around the US. An additional cost may be present if needed to cover guest teacher cost. This class is an invite only class. If you are interested please contact us at 719-325-6234.
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College and Adult Classes
These are for those ages 18+. From hip hop to yoga and stretch, KDA offers a wide range of classes to fit a busy schedule. Enroll in unlimited classes, or signup for our flexible classes one at a time. We offer a variety of classes and times to fit your schedule.