The Academy of Dance

Where beginners through professionals follow their dancing dreams

dance students in final pose of La Boutique Fantasque

Elementary Program

Our Elementary program teaches the fundamentals of dance through a ballet aesthetic, focusing on meeting age-level targets for motor skill development along with building flexibility, strength, musicality, individual creativity, and personal discipline. Classes include age-appropriate activities built on improvisation and learning through play while building structure through sequential combinations, taking turns, dancing singly or in groups, and maintaining a respectful atmosphere through ballet studio etiquette.

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Creative Movement

Our Creative Movement program orients young students to the ballet studio environment, instilling concepts of body control, personal space, and studio etiquette while building motor skills, musicality, and individual creativity in a safe and nurturing environment. It is a great introduction to group-based activities and lays a foundation for future training in all kinds of movement.

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Ballet Program

Classical ballet technique is the primary area of study at the Academy of Dance. Our program takes a kinesiology-based approach to train students to the highest levels of technical achievement, powered by a firm grasp of alignment, core control, and body mechanics. Students in this division take classes in ballet technique, body conditioning, pointe, and variations. Additionally, they are eligible to audition for Spokane Youth Ballet.

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