Core and Accelerated Programs
Programs - Full Season
- September 14th - May 14th
Acro
Acro-dance combines classical dance technique with precision acrobatic elements.
Acro has become a highly sought after dance class and is incorporated in many dance styles.
Stageworks Academy offers:
- Kinder Acro - 4-5 Years of Age
- Acro 1 - Starting at 6 Years of age - Beginner
- Acro 2 - Junior Level Training
- Acro 3 - Intermediate Level of Training
- Acro 4 - Senior Level of Training
Ballet
At Stageworks Academy we strive to offer the best training we can for ALL of our students whether they choose a core program or intensive -accelerated program.
- Primary Ballet Core Class is a 1 hour class for beginner ballet students 6 year olds.
- Ballet 1 Core Class is a 1 hour class for students 7-8 yrs old.
- Ballet 2 Core Class is a 1.5 hour class for students 9-11 yrs old.
- Ballet 3 Core Class is a 1.5 hour class for students 12 +.
- Accelerated Mini Ballet includes a one hour technique class and 1 hour choreography class.
- Accelerated Junior Ballet includes a one hour technique class and 1 hour choreography class.
- Accelerated Intermediate Ballet includes is one hour technique class and 1 hour choreography class.
Contemporary
Contemporary dance is a style of expressive dance that combines elements of several dance genres including modern, jazz, lyrical and classical ballet. Contemporary dancers strive to connect the mind and the body through fluid dance movements.
As part of our recreation program Stageworks Academy offers:
- Beginner Contemporary/lyrical class for students age 7 - 11.
- Accelerated Intermediate Intermediate Contemporary class.
Hiphop
Hip-hop dance refers to street dance styles primarily performed to hip-hop music or that have evolved as part of hip-hop culture. It includes a wide range of styles primarily breaking which was created in the 1970s and made popular by dance crews.
Stageworks Dance offers:
- Beginner Hiphop 6-8 years
- Novice Hiphop 9-10 years
- Junior Hiphop 11-12 years
- Intermediate Hiphop 13-14 years
- Senior Hiphop 15 +
Jazz
In a Jazz class dancers learn many fun and trendy dance steps from all forms of dance. Jazz classes are a wonderful class to get a well rounded variety of dance steps and technique.
Stageworks Academy offers:
- Beginner level jazz/tap core class for students 6-9 years of age.
- Novice level jazz core class for students 10+ years of age.
- Accelerated Mini Jazz
- Accelerated Junior Jazz
- Accelerated Intermediate Jazz
Lyrical
Lyrical dance is a fusion of ballet and jazz dance techniques challenging dancers to use motion to interpret music and express emotion. Students in Lyrical, must take a ballet class to accompany their lyrical training.
Stageworks offers:
- Core Lyrical/Contemporary class for students aged 7 - 11 years.
- Accelerated Junior Lyrical
- Accelerated Intermediate Lyrical
Tap
Tap dance is a form of dance characterized by using the sounds of tap shoes striking the floor as a form of percussion. Stageworks students study the Al Gilbert Program.
Stageworks offers:
- Beginner Tap/Jazz Combo class for students 6-9 years of age.
- Novice Tap for students 10+.
- Accelerated Mini Tap Class
- Accelerated Junior Tap Class
- Accelerated Intermediate Tap Class.
Technique classes
Technique classes include:
Jumps, Turns and Stretch classes for all accelerated and intensive students. Students learn and work on the difficult jumps and turning technique as well as deep stretches all of which help with the technique of dancings.
Core students are welcome to join this class.
Progressive Ballet is a technique class that uses core building exercises and stretches to strengthen those muscle groups to help and assist with ballet technique. Our Junior and Intermediate students are required to take this class.
Core students are welcome to join this class.
Dress Code for Dancers
Stageworks provides its members a dress code for their classes along with a store on site. We value your time and want to create a one stop shop experience. A dress code is established for our students to help them prepare for their classes and establish a dance mindset. Stageworks believes that if you look like a dancer you will feel like a dancer which builds confidence and an eagerness to learn. To assist our members our Stageworks Store offers everything students need for their classes as related to the dress code while quantities last. Please refer to our online store for curb side options.
Acro Dance
Black Leotard, and Black Dance Shorts - no shoes or tights required.
Beginner - Intermediate Ballet
Black Leotard, Pink Ballet Shoes, & Pink Ballet Tights
Hiphop
Black Sweats or Leggings, Black Tank, and Black and White Sneakers.
Jazz
Black Leotard, Black Dance Shorts, Beige Footed Tights & Beige Jazz Shoes.
Lyrical & Contemporary
Black Leotard, Black Dance Shorts, Beige Convertible Tights, and Beige Half Soles.
Tap
Black Leotard, Black Dance Shorts, Beige Footed Tights, and Beige Tap Shoes