Welcome to Grand Dance Academy! We offer a comprehensive selection of recreational dance classes designed to nurture your love of dance and develop your skills. Our experienced instructors provide expert guidance in styles like ballet, jazz, tap, hip-hop and more. Whether you're a beginner taking your first steps or a seasoned dancer looking to refine your technique, we have a class for you. Our programs focus on technique, artistry, and personal growth in a positive and encouraging atmosphere.
Our 9-Month season classes begin August 25th, 2025 and conclude with our Year-End Show in late April-Early May (Date TBD)!
2025-2026 Recreational Classes
AGES 3-5
CREATIVE MOVEMENT
Creative Movement is a 30-minute rhythm and coordination class designed for boys and girls ages 3-5, to learn beginning ballet concepts. While exploring personal creativity, dancers will incorporate motor development, music, and basic skills needed for future classroom experiences. Students must be potty trained prior to enrolling in Creative Movement.
Hippity-Hop
Our 30 minute hippity-hop class is an energetic and imaginative introduction to the exciting world of hip-hop dance for ages 4-5. Through fun games and creative movement, your child will learn foundational hip-hop steps, develop rhythm and coordination, and build confidence in a supportive and high-energy atmosphere.
AGES 5-7
PRE BALLET/TAP
Pre Ballet/Tap is a 45 minute ballet and tap combination class. In this class dancers will learn fundamental steps and work on coordination through movement patterns and weight changes. This class will have 2 recital routines in our year end show!
MINI groove Crew
Want to take your hip-hop to the next level? Join our Groove Crews! These dynamic hip-hop teams offer extra performance opportunities in the community throughout the dance season, giving you more chances to shine and share your moves!
Beginner Acro
Ready to take flight? Our 30-minute beginner level acro class builds upon foundational skills, introducing more challenging acrobatic movements and transitions. Develop increased strength, flexibility, and control while learning exciting new tricks in a focused and progressive environment.
TEAM & TUMBLE
Join our team and tumble class for the perfect combination of pom and dance motions combined with tumbling elements. It’s cheer-tastic!
AGES 7-9
pom 1
Get your poms ready! Our 30-minute class focuses on mastering sharp pom motions and creating dynamic visual effects. Learn the fundamentals of pom technique and teamwork in a fun and energetic setting!
BALLET/TAP/JAZZ 1
Ballet/Tap/Jazz 1 is a 45-minute combination class designed for boys and girls ages 7-8. They will refine their beginner ballet technique and be introduced to new coordination patterns. This class will have 3 recital routines.
Beginner Acro
Ready to take flight? Our 30-minute beginner level acro class builds upon foundational skills, introducing more challenging acrobatic movements and transitions. Develop increased strength, flexibility, and control while learning exciting new tricks in a focused and progressive environment.
Want to take your hip-hop to the next level? Join our Groove Crews! These dynamic hip-hop teams offer extra performance opportunities in the community throughout the dance season, giving you more chances to shine and share your moves!
MINI groove Crew
TEAM & TUMBLE
Join our team and tumble class for the perfect combination of pom and dance motions combined with tumbling elements. It’s cheer-tastic!
AGES 9-13
Ballet/tap/jazz 2
Our Ballet/Tap/Jazz 2 class is a 60-minute class for ages 9-12. This class incorporates three styles of dance; ballet, tap & jazz. Students will expand upon their knowledge from level 1 and be introduced to new terminology and more progressions to advance their skill set. This class will have 3 recital routines.
Intermediate Acro
Elevate your acro game! Our 30-minute Intermediate Acro class is designed to refine your existing skills and introduce more complex acrobatic techniques and sequences. Focus on precision, strength, and seamless transitions as you progress to higher-level movements in a challenging yet supportive atmosphere. Placement in this level is required.
JR. groove Crew
Want to take your hip-hop to the next level? Join our Groove Crews! These dynamic hip-hop teams offer extra performance opportunities in the community throughout the dance season, giving you more chances to shine and share your moves!
Pom 2
Get your poms ready! Our 30-minute class focuses on mastering sharp pom motions and creating dynamic visual effects. Learn the fundamentals of pom technique and teamwork in a fun and energetic setting!
Musical Theater
Bring stories to life! Our 30-minute musical theater dance class blends dance technique with theatrical expression. Learn choreography inspired by Broadway shows and develop your performance skills in a fun and engaging setting!
TEAM & TUMBLE
Join our team and tumble class for the perfect combination of pom and dance motions combined with tumbling elements. It’s cheer-tastic!
AGES 13+
ballet/tap/jazz 3
Our Ballet/Tap/Jazz 3 class is a 60-minute class incorporating three styles of dance, ballet, tap and jazz. Students will spend more time at the barre refining their technique and being introduced to new concepts and movement. Terminology will be emphasized in this class. This class will have 3 recital routines.
SR. groove Crew
Want to take your hip-hop to the next level? Join our Groove Crews! These dynamic hip-hop teams offer extra performance opportunities in the community throughout the dance season, giving you more chances to shine and share your moves!
lyrical/contemporary
This 30-minute Lyrical Contemporary class, for ages 13+, focuses on expressive storytelling through fluid movement. Dancers will warm up, build contemporary technique, and learn emotive choreography, enhancing musicality and performance in a concise, engaging session.