Fall/Spring 2025-2026

Preschool Ages 1.5-5

Parent and Me ages 1.5-3

Get ready for a fun and engaging dance experience that strengthens the bond between you and your toddler! Our Parent and Me Dance class is a dynamic, interactive program based on the Whole Child Dance Method™. Designed for children 18 months to 3 years old, this class introduces your little one to 7 exciting dance concepts that will ignite their creativity and physical development.

● Thursday, 9:30-10:00 am

Mini’s Programs Ages 4-7

Junior Programs Ages 7-11

Pre-Intermediate and Academy Programs

** Teacher will recommend level **

Tap

These intermediate and advanced level classes continue to explore more intricate rhythm and advanced tap technique.

● Pre-Intermediate Tap: Wednesday, 7:00-7:45 pm

● Intermediate Tap: Tuesday, 5:30 -6:15 pm

● Pre-Advanced and Advanced Tap: Tuesday, 4:45 -5:30 pm

Teen Hip Hop

Hip hop utilizes upbeat music from various genres and results in an energetic class that not only teaches hip hop movement and technique, but also rhythm, precision, and muscle memory while having a blast!

● Tuesday, 8:15-9:00 pm

Pre-Pointe

This class focuses on the strength and technique needed to dance on pointe.

● Tuesday, 6:15-7:00 pm

Pointe I & II

This class focuses on the strength and technique needed to dance on pointe as well as dancing ballet movements up on pointe.

● Tuesday, 7:00-7:45 pm

Acro Dance

** Teacher will recommend level **

Levels 1-3 Beginner/Intermediate

Levels 1-3 Beginner/Intermediate -- Focuses on using the right muscles for dancers and goes a little bit more in depth to how the body works when performing those skills. Dancers will work on solidifying basic acro skills including, but not limited to: cartwheels, bridge, kickovers, chest stands, & balancing.

● Monday, 5:45-6:45 pm

Levels 4-Pre Professional (Prior Experience)

Levels 4-Pre Professional (Prior Experience) --- Must have Back Walkover. In this class, your gymnast will learn tumbling skills including Walkover variations, back handsprings, aerials, contortion, limbering, & balancing skills.

● Monday, 4:45-5:45 pm (Level 6-Pre Professional)

● Monday, 6:45-7:45 pm (Levels 4-5)

Supplemental Training Programs

Academy of Dance Arts & Apparel
536 Romence Rd Ste 109
Portage, MI 49024
(269)329-2002