Illusions Academy of Dance

ADULT AND TOT In this guided environment, caregivers and teachers, together, will introduce the fundamentals of dance through creative movement using a conceptual approach. This class will foster the development of gross motor skills, listening skills, and social skills. Students will also be introduced to classroom etiquette and respect for the art of dance. Additionally, students will enhance gross motor skills by participating in obstacle courses and by using props such as scarves, maracas, tambourines, hula hoops, Tumble Trak trampolines, and cheese mats, roll mats, bean bags, and more. This is a great class for our youngest dancers!

KINDERSTEPS In this continuing class, students will begin to concentrate on the fundamentals of ballet technique using ballet mats along with the barre in a conceptual manner. Most importantly, students will be introduced to basic Ballet techniques and will learn why using the Ballet is important for dance training. This class will continue to foster the development of gross motor skills, listening skills, and social skills. Students will continue to learn about classroom etiquette and respect for the art of dance. Additionally, students will continue to enhance gross motor skills by participating in obstacle courses and by using props such as scarves, maracas, tambourines, hula hoops, Tumble Trak trampolines, and cheese mats, roll mats, bean bags, and more. Furthermore, students will participate in Tap class where they will continue to learn Tap terminology and Tap dance fundamentals based on a sequential tap syllabus that is used as a framework for all tap classes. This syllabus is separated into grade-level units that allow the teacher to build off of previously taught skills and steps. As students grow, the foundational steps become more advanced and intricate.

VARIOUS LEVELS In this energetic environment, students of all ages are introduced to acrobatic art techniques and skills. Following a proper warm-up exercise, students are able to use our equipment room with our very own TUMBLE TRAK. Students will also use various mats to learn techniques for improving acrobatic and tumbling techniques.

During this class, the students will be engrossed in several aspects of theater. Acting, singing, dancing, and other opportunities await them. This class will prepare students for various theater roles while increasing overall personal confidence both on stage and off.