Poughkeepsie Performing Arts Academy
Dance Department
The PPAA dance program offers pre-professional instruction to children, youth and adults. Classes are structured to be fun and engaging for the recreational dancer and more complex, intricate and intensive for the dancer with college or professional aspirations. Course offerings include ballet, tap, jazz, African, and hip-hop.
Classes
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Ages 3-6Ages 3-4
Creative Movement-Ballet/Tap/Jazz
Emphasizing the development of gross motor skills, this course provides an introduction to ballet, jazz and tap movements and rhythm skills.
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Ages 7-9Ages 7-9
Ballet/Tap/Jazz
Students receive a strong foundation in dance and begin to explore more advanced movements. Instruction includes an emphasis on technique, strength and conditioning. Pre-professional dance instruction begins at this age.
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Ages 10-18Ages 10-18
Ballet/Tap/Jazz/African
Classes are designed to develop the student's technical skills, creativity and performance ability. Instruction intensifies and incorporates movements and combinations of increased complexity.
