Petite Academy 5-6s

About

The Petite Academy 5-6s Division is for students 5-6 years.

These classes are designed to be paired together, but students have the option to participate in single weekly sessions if desired.  Each class session length is 1 hour.

There are two performance opportunities throughout the season, which will take place in December and May.  Each class will have individual performances, but students can elect to refrain from the performance elements.

Class Options

5-6s Ballet:

The 5-6s Ballet class focuses on the classic dance technique of ballet. This class will help students develop poise, grace, and balance in a safe, positive environment. This class will lay the foundation for correct, safe, and successful dancing in years to come. Dancers will perform in the culminating Spring Performance with this class. 

*5/6 Ballet students will need a Petite Academy dance dress, ballet tights, and ballet shoes.

5-6s Jazz:

The 5-6s Jazz class is a fun an energetic type of dance class. Class time will be spent learning basic Jazz fundamentals, techniques, with a focus on musicality and rhythm. Dancers will improve flexibility and coordination through fun and age appropriate movements and exercises. Dancers will perform in the culminating Spring Performance with this class. 

*5/6 Jazz students will need a Petite Academy dance dress, ballet tights, and tan tap shoes.

5-6s Tap:

The 5/6sTap class will be spent with an introduction to tap fundamentals, focusing on musicality and rhythm. Exposure to the rhythms and unique mind-to-foot connection associated with tap dance will allow students to progress through other genres of dance as they grow and continue dancing. Dancers will perform in the culminating Spring Performance with this class. 

*5/6 Tap students will need a blue Petite Academy dance dress, ballet tights, and tan tap shoes.

5-6s Hip Hop:

The 5/6s Hip Hop Class is high energy class atmosphere teaching coordination, rhythm, and balance. Hip Hop instills rhythm and helps young dancers focus on patterning while developing muscle memory. This class has basic movement concepts such as levels, space, and tempo, while also beginning to develop muscle strength and movement awareness. Dancers will perform in the culminating Spring Performance with this class. 

*5/6 Hip Hop students will need a blue Petite Academy dance dress, ballet shoes, and sneakers.

5-6s Acro:

The 5-6s Acro class is designed for students to tumble, flip, move and jump. Acro for dancers classes consist of new tumbling skills on a mat in a safe and structured environment. This class will help dancers improve balance, flexibility, and self-confidence through acrobatic exercises. This class does not have a performance option.

*5/6 ACRO students will need a blue Petite Academy dance dress, and ballet tights.