Janet Dustan's Dance Academy

Our Classes

Our Classes at Janet Dunstan’s Dance Academy

Our Classes

Choose Your Dance Style

At JDDA, we offer a variety of dance styles that cater to both beginner and advanced dancers. We pride ourselves on providing quality dance education at all levels. Join us for your “First Free Trial Class” to experience what JDDA has to offer!

Baby Beats/Toddler Dance

Ages 18 months - 2 years: A fun way to discover movement, music, and creativity in a 45-minute session. Moms, dads, and caregivers are welcome to participate!

 

Ballet

Ages 3 and up: The foundation of all dance styles. Learn proper alignment, posture, technique, and stretch to guide you on your dance journey.

Acrobatics

Ages 4 and up: A class emphasizing flexibility, contortion movements, as well as limbering and tumbling skills.

Lyrical

Ages 10-11 and up or depending on dance level: A blend of jazz and ballet movements to form an expressive, artistic dance style.

 

Pointe

Ages 11 and up (or depending on level): Ballet is required and students must be deemed ready by the instructor.

 

Tap

Ages 3 and up: A great way to learn musicality and rhythm. A fun class for all to move and feel the beat!

 

Jazz

Ages 6-7 and up: While extending your ballet technique, jazz is a fun, percussive, upbeat class to the latest and classic jazz styles.

 

Hip Hop

Ages 5 and up: An energetic hour filled with popular movements and music. Learn to isolate all body parts in hip hop class and get your jam on!

 

Contemporary

Ages 11 and up (or depending on level): Combines ballet, jazz, and lyrical, breaking rules and creating current movements in an artistic way.

 

Cheer/Tumble

A one-hour class geared towards strength, flexibility, and basic tumble skills. Call us to schedule your team hour!

 

Strength & Conditioning

A one-hour class focusing on strength, endurance, and flexibility. An absolute must for the competitive dancer!

 

Musical Theatre

Do you love show tunes or telling a story? This class is for you! Learn high-performance skills while having a blast dancing to all themes and musicals.

Private Lessons

Private lessons are available in all dance styles if you wish to have one-on-one attention and work on specific needs. Contact Miss Courtney to schedule.

Private Performance

Solo/Duet/Trio/Quartet: (See office manager for prices)

All private performance routines must be chosen by the JDDA faculty. These routines are an extra, and are determined by class attendance, class etiquette, and most of all class effort. The faculty will suggest to one or all dancers in a private to best suit each dancer. All costume, music, style, and details of privates are at the sole discretion of the instructor.

Dance Attire

Check with your teachers for specific attire/shoes due to frequent changes/needs that are made.

Ballet:

Jazz/Tap/Lyrical/Acro:

Hip Hop:

FAQ

General Question

Each dance style has specific attire requirements. Generally, students should wear comfortable dancewear appropriate for the class they are attending (e.g., leotards and tights for ballet, jazz pants for jazz and tap). Please refer to our dress code guidelines on the website for detailed information.

Class placement is based on age, experience, and skill level. Our instructors assess each student to ensure they are placed in a class that matches their abilities and allows for growth. We regularly review progress and make recommendations for advancement as needed.