Baby Ballerinas
Welcome to our Baby Ballerinas program at Eastern Shore Dance Academy! We offer a delightful 30-minute introductory ballet class for 2 and 3-year-olds, nurturing their coordination, musicality, and love for dance. Our Creative Movement class for 3 and 4-year-olds combines ballet, tap, and group movement with fun activities, props, and music to build strength, coordination, and confidence. For 4 and 5-year-olds, our Pre Ballet class introduces more advanced ballet positions, tap rhythms, and beginner tumbling to develop muscles for future dance endeavors.
Elementary Age Dance Classes
Our dance studio offers a comprehensive range of classes for elementary school students, each designed to build a strong foundation and foster a love for dance. For 1st and 2nd graders, we offer Ballet classes that focus on fundamental techniques, Tap/Jazz classes that combine energetic jazz and tap skills, and Hip Hop classes that introduce basic steps and fun combinations. For 3rd and 4th graders, we provide Ballet classes to enhance muscle strength and coordination, Tap/Jazz classes for further skill development, Lyrical classes emphasizing fluid movement, and Hip Hop classes that are energetic and rhythmic. For 5th to 7th graders, our offerings include more advanced Ballet, Pre Pointe/Beginner Pointe to prepare for pointe work, Jazz classes with intermediate routines, Tap classes for intricate footwork, Lyrical classes for graceful movements, and Hip Hop classes focusing on self-expression and contemporary styles.
Middle School Dance Classes
Our dance studio offers a variety of classes for middle school students to advance their skills and artistry. Ballet classes, available at Level 1 and Level 2, focus on refining technique and increasing strength, with Level 2 requiring teacher placement. Pointe classes, including Beginner and Level 2, are available to students also enrolled in ballet. Jazz classes challenge students with diverse routines to improve coordination and memory, while Lyrical classes emphasize flexibility, strength, and musicality, with Level 2 requiring teacher placement. Tap classes teach intricate footwork and rhythm, and Hip Hop classes provide high-energy routines emphasizing self-expression and contemporary styles.
High School Dance Classes
Our dance studio offers a range of advanced classes for high school students, each designed to enhance their technique, artistry, and performance skills. Our Level 3 and 4 Ballet classes focus on refining musicality and movement quality, with Level 4 requiring teacher placement. Pointe classes are available to students already enrolled in our ballet classes, with advanced placement for Level 4. Jazz classes provide a rigorous workout with complex turns and jumps, also requiring teacher placement for Level 4. Tap classes challenge students with higher speed steps and complex rhythms, while Lyrical classes combine ballet and jazz skills to create emotionally expressive performances. Finally, our high-energy Hip Hop classes emphasize rhythm and self-expression, featuring contemporary choreography appropriate for high schoolers.