2023-2024 School Year
Fall Term classes will open to returning families on 8/17 and new families on 8/21- click here to view the schedule and click here to register.
Fall Classes start September 11th.
Returning families should use the Parent Portal to register for Fall Term.
Below you will find the descriptions for all of our genres, as well as a tentative schedule for our fall classes.
To register, please follow the links on our home page.
Dallas Ballet & Academy of Dance
We offer a variety of dance techniques for students ranging from three years old to adult, and we work with students and their parents to identify the best fit for each student. Please see a brief description of each course below, followed by our current course schedule. We look forward to welcoming your student into the classes that will best serve their personal goals for dance.
Class Descriptions
Creative Movement
This class is for 3-5 year old children, who typically have not entered Kindergarten. It runs 45 minutes and comprises a "follow-along" warm up, singing and Ballet steps in the center, and dance games that teach rhythm, musicality and shapes.
Ballet & Pointe
This genre is for students of Kindergarten age and older. Our Vagonova curriculum comprises exercises done at the barre, in the centre and across the floor. Pointe instruction begins when the student is at least a level IV, and the instructor deems he or she is ready. Ballet Class levels are generally:
Ballet I- ages 5 to 7/ K-2nd
Ballet II- ages 7 to 9/ 2nd-4th
Ballet III- ages 9 to 12/ 4th-6th
Ballet IV- ages 12 to 14/ 6th-8th
Ballet V- age 15 to 16/ 9th-10th
Ballet VI- age 16 to 17/ 11th
Ballet VII- age 17 to 18/ 12th
Ballet VIII- Mastery Level
*Age and grade requirements are only a guideline. If you're not sure where your student should go, email us at dbadgeneral@gmail.com. We will help!
Tap
This genre is for students who are Pre-K aged and older. Tap is performed to a variety of music genres, and incorporates techniques from Ballet, Jazz, and other dance styles. Tap Class levels are generally:
PreK Tap- ages 3-5, not in Kinder
Tap I- ages 5 to 7/ K-2nd
Tap II- ages 8 to 10/ 3rd-5th
Tap III ages 11-13/6th-8th
Tap IV- ages 13-16/ 8th-11th
Tap V or "Elite Tap"- Mastery Level, Invitation Only
*Age and grade requirements are only a guideline. If you're not sure where your student should go, email us at dbadgeneral@gmail.com. We will help!
Jazz
This genre is for students of Kindergarten age and older. Jazz dancing originates from the Broadway tradition, and stylistically is characterized by strong, sassy, Ballet-like movements performed to popular music.
Jazz Class Levels generally are:
Jazz I ages 5-8 Kinder-1st and 2nd.
Jazz II ages 8-11, grades 2nd, 3rd and 4th.
Jazz III ages 11-14 grades 5th, 6th, 7th and 8th.
Jazz IV/Elite Jazz ages 15-18 for established students aged 14-18, or by faculty permission.
*Age and grade requirements are only a guideline. If you're not sure where your student should go, email us at dbadgeneral@gmail.com. We will help!
Hip-Hop
This class is offered for ages 6 and above. This genre of dance is rather new when compared to others, and finds its roots in African American culture. Hip Hop is a combination of African, vaudeville, Jazz and other influences that is best expressed in today’s urban Rap culture.
Hip Hop Class Levels are generally:
Hip Hop I- ages 5 to 7
Hip Hop II- ages 8 to 10
Hip Hop III- ages 11-13
Hip Hop IV- ages 14-16
Advanced Hip Hop- ages 16+
(1 year of HH4 required for admittance to Advanced Hip Hop).
*Age and grade requirements are only a guideline. If you're not sure where your student should go, email us at dbadgeneral@gmail.com. We will help!
Dance Camps
During breaks between terms, we offer Summer dance camps. Camps typically last one week and center around a theme. Along with dance instruction, camps include thematic crafts, videos, and games. They can be an entertaining addition to dance training and a great introduction for students who are considering dance classes during the school year. Dance Camp students can wear close-fitting soft clothing and bare feet to participate- no special dance wear need be purchased.
Adult Dance Classes
We offer dance classes for adults like Tap, Dance Fitness, Body Positivity and Barre. Check our current schedule of classes for times, and join us!
