*Technique class only.  This class does not perform in recital.​

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*Mommy and Me:

Does your toddler love to dance?  This is the class for you!  Dance, sing and play with your little one during this exciting half hour class!  This class is an excellent introduction to dance, incorporating creative movement, promoting body awareness and coordination.  Through the use of props, games and songs, your child will be encouraged to explore their creativity all in the comfort having you in class with them.  Dads, grandparents and/or caregivers are welcome to do the class with their toddler: one adult/child pair per class

 

Storybook Ballet:

This is your tiny dancers first introduction to Ballet and creative movement. When we dance, we tell a story and students will learn how we use dance, musicality and artistry to convey a story.  This class is ideal for children aged 3+.  Students will learn basic Ballet technique as well as enjoy a brief story time in which they then turn th story into a dance with costumes. This class will also enjoy taking the big stage for Spring recital!

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Ballet/Tap Combo:

Our combo classes are the perfect choice for both new dancers and existing dancers to train in multiple styles of dance.  This is a terrific class for Pre-K and Kindergarten ages to work on the stamina of dancing for a full hour. Students will be delighted to try two genres within the time period. This class encourages dancers to become more well rounded performers and artists. The genres of ballet and tap will be alternated each week. This class will enjoy taking the big stage for Spring Recital! 

 

Ballet classes:

The study of Ballet includes classical barre technique, center & traveling floor studies and variations/combinations using traditional, classical technique including Vagonova, RAD and Cecchetti methods. We emphasize artistry, musicality and proper technique with classical French terminology and awareness of injury prevention. Ballet encompasses strength, body placement, stylized technique, coordination, grace, balance, flexibility, artistry and musicality. All levels consist of barre, adagio and allegro components. We offer several levels based on age and skill. Ballet levels are not like schools grade levels where you advance each year, rather it is typical to spend more than a year in a certain level.

 

Primary Ballet:

Primary Ballet is designed for our beginning ballet dancers.  Ideal for children ages 5 - 7 fitting beautifully between our Storybook & Ballet I offerings.  Students will nurture their love of ballet through engaging activities while setting a strong foundation in technique. 

 

Ballet I:

Ages 6/7+ or by Evaluation

This is the first level of Ballet technique that is no longer an introductory level.  Students must master the Ballet I curriculum before being moved up by their instructor to Ballet II.  If you are 7+  and a beginner, you can either take this class or schedule a placement evaluation with JPA. 

 

Ballet II:

This is the second level of the Ballet curriculum at JPA. Students must master the Ballet II curriculum before being moved up by their instructor to Ballet III. 

 

Ballet III:

This is the third level of the Ballet curriculum at JPA.  Students must master the Ballet III curriculum before being moved up by their instructor to Ballet IV. *To best support our families we are currently offering this class at two different time slots for our 2024-25 school year. 

 

Ballet IV/V:

This class is designed with a mixed curriculum incorporating both levels IV and V. Students will be introduced to this class when they are moved up to ballet IV and will remain in this class until they are able to demonstrate all Ballet V requirements. This class is for mature dancers. Dancers in this skill level are encouraged to also take Pre-Pointe/Pointe Fundamentals. 

 

Intermediate/Advanced Ballet:

This is an upper division class for mature Ballet dancers. This class must come with a teacher evaluation/recommendation. Students must have a firm understanding of classic technique and terminology, port de bras, épaulement, barre and centre technique. A strong knowledge of Ballet vocabulary is a necessity as well as the ability to execute foundations without teacher demonstration.  This class is for students who are ready for increasingly challenging combinations while adding musicality, choreography, and artistry to their ballet technique.

 

Homeschool Ballet & Modern Fusion:

Join us for this morning offering especially for homeschool families!  This new class is a beautiful mix of ballet and modern dance genres.  Students will experience differentiated instruction based on their needs.  Strengthen your technique, increase flexibility, & experience the joy of dance in this new class!   

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*Pre-Pointe/Pointe Fundamentals: 

This class is designed to strengthen ballet dancers who are preparing to advance to Pointe.  Along with a recommendation from a JPA teacher, students must show physical readiness to begin their exciting Pointe journey.  Any established pointe students who desire extra technical training throughout the week are also encouraged to take this class.

 

Intermediate/Advanced Pointe:

Along with a recommendation from a JPA instructor, this class requires solid ballet technique and physical attributes.  This includes proper strength, bone formation and placement. Pointe also requires strong mental discipline and weekly consistency. Students are required to be enrolled in at least two other technique classes. This class includes both barre and centre work. 

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Tap classes:

Beginning level classes focus on learning basic rhythm patterns starting with simple combinations that include shuffles, flaps, stomps, riffs, pullbacks, etc. Advanced levels combine these in more complex rhythm and mixed meter combinations enabling students to slide easily between the styles of such performers as Fred Astaire, Bill “Bo Jangles” Robinson, Gene Kelly, Honi Coles and Savion Glover. All levels emphasize clarity of rhythm and sound, and the development of style through the use of the whole body. In addition to breaking down tap sounds, terminology, timing and rhythm, you'll also learn progressive choreography from week to week. The pace of instruction will be designed to accommodate a range of levels from advanced beginners to intermediate tappers.

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Jazz Dance Classes:

Jazz is one of the most popular and well known forms of dance!  Jazz's fun, high-energy dance form assists in developing technique, rhythm and style while also building strength, flexibility and body awareness. It focuses on clean lines, turns, jumps and tricks.  Jazz progressions include turns, kicks and leaps. In our Jazz class the dancers also learn many fun and trendy dance steps that are used for all forms of dance. It is a wonderful class to get a well rounded variety of all dance steps. 

 

Modern Dance Classes:

Modern dance is within the genre of expressive dance. Our Modern classes are for dancers who like physical activity, complicated choreography, and self-expression. Dancers will utilize their technique while learning choreography and developing their own personal style and expression. This class will enhance their overall performance. Elements of improvisation are also introduced.  

 

Homeschool Modern:

Are you a home educator whose child loves modern dance?  This is a great introductory class for them!  Take a break from the books and experience another form of learning while becoming more physically fit and expressive!

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*Intermediate Modern and Acro Dance:

Intermediate Modern and Acro Dance:

This is the final level of Modern-Contemporary at JPA and is combined with our Acro class. This class is meant to be taken in tandem with the Performance and Choreography class of the corresponding level. Additionally, enrollment in a ballet class is mandatory.

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Intermediate Modern and Acro Choreography: 

This class focuses on choreography execution. Students will have the opportunity to work on the skills and artistic elements that they are learning in the Tuesday evening technique class. Enrollment in a Ballet class as well as Modern/Acro experience is mandatory. 

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Musical Theatre:

Musical Theatre combines  the disciplines of singing, acting, and dancing to create an effective presentation. Students will learn Jazz dance, choreography, basic vocal skills, acting technique, and interpreting materials both musically and dramatically. 

 

Elementary Musical Theatre:

Does your child dream of dancing on Broadway? Students will learn dance technique and acting involved for dancing in a musical! Your child will dance to their favorite songs from musicals such as “Annie,” “High School Musical,” “Lion King”  and “Wicked.” This class is perfect for dancers, actors, as well as students who aspire to join a show choir or drama club.​

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Jubilee Performance Company:

Our unique Performance Company is a musical theatre troupe dedicated to artistry, technique and professionalism. JPC is well known within the community. We perform at local venues and community events as well as one theme park annually. This is a full year commitment.  Students must be committed to practicing material at home for in class auditions. In addition, students must be enrolled in a minimum of one other JPA dance class. We strive to teach professionalism in Musical Theatre performance technique to prepare students for that field.

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Jubilee Youth Choir:

Students in Jubilee Choir will experience the joy of singing with friends as they participate in regular weekly rehearsals which will include engaging warmups, rhythm and solfege games, and performance preparation. Students will gain experience singing in unison and two part harmonies, with occasional opportunity to sing in three-part harmony!Jubilee Choir will perform at all JPA recitals and have occasional additional performance opportunities throughout the school year.

 

*Stretch, Sculpt, Stamina:

Never have you seen so much fun and sweat!  In Stretch, Sculpt, Stamina we combine therapeutic stretching technique, cardio sculpting and strengthening exercises to fun music and new exercises. This is a fantastic class for dancers to take to enhance strength and flexibility.  It's also a fantastic class for non-dancers who want to improve their overall health and fitness. Each class is tailored slightly differently to focus on different areas. Get your morning off on the right start and join us! 

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*Ladies Dance:

Calling all women 18+ to come join our FUN Ladies Dance Class!  Be introduced to or brush up on your dance skills! Show your dancers where they got their MOVES from and get in an amazing cardio workout!  No previous dance experience needed.​​

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*Technique class only.  This class does not perform in the recital.