Classical Dance

Parent & Child

These classes are for dancers ages walking to 3 years and their grown ups.  Dads, Grandparents and caregivers are welcome!

Beginning Classical Dance

The beginning levels are an introduction to ballet and tap basics using methods designed for young imaginative minds and bodies. Students are given the opportunity to move, stretch, and improve self-confidence while being introduced to basic ballet concepts, body alignment, posture, locomotor skills, as well as develop self-expression through creative movement. These levels introduce the basic concepts of both ballet and tap, including beginning steps, terminology, musicality, focus, flexibility and expression. These classes promote group interaction, creativity, body awareness and dance etiquette. Open to boys and girls ages 3- 6, half of every class period is spent on ballet and half tap. Ballet shoes, tap shoes, studio level leotard and pink tights are required after placement. Most students spend an entire academic year at one level before progressing to the next. 

Intermediate Classical Dance

The intermediate levels build on the skills introduced in Beginning Ballet & Tap. These courses emphasizes proper placement, developing strength, building endurance, and increasing flexibility through center and across the floor exercises.These levels build on concepts of both ballet and tap, with an intermediate level of steps, terminology, musicality, focus, flexibility and expression. Open to boys and girls ages 6-9, half of every class period is spent on ballet and half tap. Ballet shoes, tap shoes, studio level leotard and pink tights are required after placement. Advancement from level to level is based on annual evaluations of the individual student’s technical ability, physical aptitude, strength, classroom effort and attendance.

Advanced Ballet

Ages 9+ with several years of dance experience -Advanced Level III and above are encouraged to take two ballet classes per week.  Black leotard and pink tights is required for all advanced ballet classes.

Advanced Tap

Advanced Youth Tap classes are for ages 9+ with or without Tap experience.

Adult Tap is for ages 16+ with or without Tap Experience.

Advanced Pointe

Experienced Dancers - by Artistic Director Placement only

Advanced Jazz

Ages 9+ with a good foundation in ballet.

Advanced Lyrical

Ages 12+ with a good foundation in ballet.

Beginning Recital

At NCADA, our Beginning classes perform annually in December and June.

Intermediate Recital

At NCADA, our Intermediate Level and Performing Arts classes perform annually in December and June.

Advanced Recital

At NCADA, we spend an entire academic year learning technique and perform one main recital annually in June.

Step 1

Read our course descriptions to find the best fit for your needs.

Our Classical Dance classes are by Instructor placement only.  If you are new to our studio, the course descriptors may give you guidance.

Step 2

Download the NCADA Studio app.

Check out the schedule.  We have classes for the whole family.  Take note of our Adult Fitness Classes available while children are dancing.

Step 3

Sign up for class, gift classes to a friend, and enjoy the family friendly environment at NCADA Studio

Each dancer needs their own account.  If you little one doesn't have email yet, use your email+1 to create a unique NCADA account for your child that will go straight to YOUR inbox.