Listings for all classes for all sessions, including printable versions, is available on our Class Schedule page.
Acro
Acro-Dance combines classical dance technique with acrobatic elements. Includes contortion, tumbling, partnering, and dance such as jazz, musical theatre, contemporary, and ballet; guaranteed to increase flexibility and strength! Jr. Acro is for age 7 -9 and Acro A, B/C, are progressions of level 1. Teen Acro is for ages 12 and up. New students with acrobatic/gymnastic experience can be evaluated for placement.
Ballet
Ballet is the foundation for all dance forms and is an integral part of our curriculum. CPAC teaches the best of both the Russian and Italian (Cecchetti) methods. Every ballet student, beginner through advanced, receives the benefits of poise, grace, self-assurance and a firm foundation for ALL forms of dance! Our pilates/variations class is offered to greatly enhance our students’ technique and is part of the Intensive Ballet C Program.
For detailed information about our ballet program, please visit our Ballet Program Information page.
Character
Character is a stylized modification of ethnic dance forms using the ballet discipline. The preparation for this form includes unique barre and floor exercises designed to build strength and technique. Many of the combinations and dances are designed to emphasize the sounds and rhythms of the music. Students are accepted into Character at age 10 and at least PrePointe ballet level. A separate Ballet class is required.
Contemporary/Modern
Contemporary/Modern dance is primarily the study of Martha Graham’s technique, enhanced with exercises and selected repertory from other modern masters such as Paul Taylor, Merce Cunningham, Mark Morris, and Twyla Tharp. The continued study of Modern dance provides students with an unmatched level of strength and technique that will also enhance performance in other dance forms. With ballet choreography becoming increasingly ‘modern’, dancers benefit from learning this contemporary way of moving. Students are accepted into this class at age 10 and at least Ballet III level. A separate Ballet class is required.
Hip Hop
Hip-Hop is a broad collection of urban street dance styles including Breaking, Popping, Locking, Turfing, Jerkin and Krumping. Hip-Hop dancing evolved from Hip-Hop culture and includes elements from Jazz, Rock, Tap, American and Latino dance cultures. It is a very energetic form of dance that can be choreographed or improvised. Beginning, Intermediate /Advanced levels.
Jazz
Jazz is a stylized theatrical dancing, conceived in America, given birth by the established and varied techniques of dance, and influenced by the musical styles of each succeeding decade. Students are accepted into Jazz I at the age of 8 and after they have completed one full year of ballet. All students must take a separate ballet class to supplement the jazz class. Those students who complete Jazz I will continue to progress with Jazz II, III, IV, A, B, and C. The only exceptions for no additional ballet class are the Pre Teen (ages 9-11) & Teen Jazz (11+ & up) series, which incorporate some ballet barre into the classes.
Lyrical
Lyrical is a ballet & contemporary-based class focused on training dancers to express themselves artistically to music. The ‘A’ Level is for students placed in Pointe AI or higher; the higher levels are by placement. A separate Ballet class is required.
Musical Theatre
Our Musical Theatre program incorporates theatrical skits and performances from Broadway or Musical Movie shows. This class teaches improvisation, dance and movement, theatrical skills and use of stage props.
Tap
Tap classes develop a keen sense of rhythm, coordination, timing and style. For students age 9 to 11 who are just beginning their tap training, we offer a Pre-Teen Tap class. Students who have completed Tap I through III progress to level IV, V, VI, and on to Tap A, B/C. Teen levels are available for Ages 12+.