All dancers grow and
develop within the All That Dance curriculum, which is based on creating a
positive learning environment with an emphasis on fun and creativity, social
development and brain development.
Student progress through
the All That Dance curriculum at their own pace and can start dancing at ANY
AGE. We pride ourselves on giving Personalized Recommendations to help find the
perfect class fit for every child, regardless of age, skill level or
experience.
A typical progression for a
dancer who begins at age 2.
Age 2: Dancin’ Tots (with caregiver in room)
Age 3: Creative Ballet
Age 4: Pre-Ballet Tap
Age 5: Beginning Ballet, Beginning Tap or both
Age 6: Ballet I, Beginning Tap or both
Age 7: Higher level Ballet, Tap and/or Beginning Jazz, Beginning Irish, Beginning Modern
Ages 8-12: Higher levels in Ballet, Tap, Jazz, Irish,
Modern, plus Hip Hop beginning at age 9 and Beginning Lyrical at age 11 and
pre-Point at age 12
Age 13-18: Upper levels in all types of classes, plus
opportunities to perform with ATD Company
and join the ATD Honor Club
Adult: Dancers join class for friendship, fun and fitness. Classes
include Tap, Ballet, Jazz and CardioFunk.
We are proud to say that we
have had dancers dance with us from age 3 through all the way through high
school! And we kept them challenged and progressing each and every year.
A highlight for dancers also is our Annual Spring Performance which gives them an
opportunity in the spotlight to showcase the skills they have learned. Many of
these dancers take four, five or six classes per semester with us -- and perform
with each class.
As noted, additional opportunities for teen dancers include the ATD Company and the ATD Honor Club.
Some of our dancers go on to take dance in college, perform professionally
and/or teach. We have several who have returned to All That Dance to teach.
Dancers develop skills
specific to the genre of dance they are studying within the well-defined All
That Dance curriculum. Each genre of dance its own defined curriculum and its
own faculty lead overseeing curriculum and class recommendations and placements.
Within each genre, specific
levels -- and corresponding skill expectations -- are outlined. After the
conclusion of each spring semester, instructors fill out a checklist for each
dancer, gauging their progression within the curriculum. Based on this
checklist, the instructor, in concert with the faculty lead, makes a
personalized class recommendation for the best class fit for the ensuing summer
and fall semesters.