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Register ***Sparkle Babies This class is designed for the beginner who has had no previous training. We will learn very basic fundamentals of tap, jazz, and ballet. This exposes the young child to the world of dance in a very relaxed and fun way. Tue 10:00am-10:45am 2.75 - 5 7 08/18/2025
Register ***Sparkle Babies This class is designed for the beginner who has had no previous training. We will learn very basic fundamentals of tap, jazz, and ballet. This exposes the young child to the world of dance in a very relaxed and fun way. Thu 6:00pm-6:45pm 2.75 - 5 6 08/18/2025
Register ***Sparkle Babies*** This class is designed for the beginner who has had no or very little previous training. We will learn very basic fundamentals of tap, and ballet. This exposes the young child to the world of dance in a very relaxed and fun way. Tue 5:15pm-6:00pm 2.5 - 5.5 3 06/29/2025
Register ***Sparkle Babies*** This class is designed for the beginner who has had no or very little previous training. We will learn very basic fundamentals of tap, and ballet. This exposes the young child to the world of dance in a very relaxed and fun way. Wed 6:30pm-7:15pm 2.5 - 5.5 3 06/29/2025
  **Combo Dance 1 This class is designed for the beginner who has had no previous training. We will learn very basic fundamentals of tap, jazz, and ballet. This exposes the young child to the world of dance in a very relaxed and fun way. Tue 6:00pm-6:50pm 3 - 5 8 08/18/2025
  **Combo Dance 1 This class is designed for the 4-5 year old dancer who has had at least one year of previous training or beginner 6 year old. We will continue to learn basic fundamentals of tap, jazz, ballet, and tumbling. The teaching environment continues to be relaxed and fun. Mon 5:30pm-6:20pm 4 - 6 7 08/18/2025
  **Combo Dance 2 -3 This class is designed for the 4-6 year old dancer who has had at least one year of previous training. We will continue to learn basic fundamentals of tap, jazz, ballet, and tumbling. The teaching environment continues to be relaxed and fun. Mon 7:00pm-7:50pm 4 - 6 2 08/18/2025
Register *Combo Dance 1 This class is designed for the beginner 5 year old or 3-4 year old who has some previous training and/or is moving up from our Sparkle Babies class. We will learn very basic fundamentals of tap, and ballet. This exposes the young child to the world of dance in a very relaxed and fun way. Tue 6:00pm-6:50pm 3.5 - 5.5 4 06/29/2025
Waitlist *Combo Dance 2-3 This class is designed for the 5-6 year old dancer who has had two years of previous training and teacher recommendation to move to this level. We will continue to learn basic fundamentals of tap, jazz, ballet, and tumbling. The teaching environment continues to be relaxed and fun. We focus more on dancing as a group than in previous levels. Tue 6:00pm-6:50pm 4.5 - 6.75 0 06/29/2025
  *Competition Core & Tech C   Wed 6:30pm-7:20pm   0 08/18/2025
  *Competition Core A & B   Mon 4:30pm-5:20pm   1 08/18/2025
  *Competition Jazz Technique -A   Wed 4:30pm-5:20pm   6 08/18/2025
  *Competition Jazz Technique -B   Tue 7:00pm-7:50pm   4 08/18/2025
  *Competition Jazz Technique -B2   Tue 7:00pm-7:50pm   13 08/18/2025
  *Competition MAIN TEAM   Mon 8:00pm-8:50pm   13 08/18/2025
  *Competition Team Acro Skills   Mon 4:30pm-5:20pm   1 08/18/2025
  *Competition Team-Jazz-Junior Team   Wed 7:30pm-8:00pm   1 08/18/2025
  *Competition Team--Tiny Team   Mon 6:30pm-6:55pm   2 08/18/2025
Register Acro Add-On This course is for beginning tumblers and is designed to be a supplemental class to the combination dance class that is right before it. We will work on forward, backward rolls, straddle rolls, cartwheels, bridges, pre-handstands, etc. This course will continue working on rolls and will add one-handed cartwheels, back bend/recover, kickover drills and other fundamentals. This follows the Acrobatic Arts certified curriculum. Tue 7:00pm-7:30pm 3.5 - 5.5 4 06/29/2025
  Acrobatics Add-On This course is for beginning tumblers. We will work on forward, backward rolls, straddle rolls, cartwheels, bridges, pre-handstands, etc. This course will continue working on rolls and will add one-handed cartwheels, back bend/recover, kickover drills and other fundamentals. This follows the Acrobatic Arts certified curriculum. Mon 6:30pm-7:00pm 3 - 6 4 08/18/2025
Register Acrobatics Competition Dance Team (A & B Core Students) This course will continue working on rolls and will add one-handed cartwheels, back bend/recover, kick over drills and other fundamentals. We will focus on strength and limbering to develop the necessary foundation for more advanced tricks in the higher levels. This course follows the Acrobatic Arts certified curriculum. Wed 4:30pm-5:20pm 8 - 17 2 06/29/2025
  Acrobatics Fundamentals This course is for beginning tumblers. We will work on forward, backward rolls, straddle rolls, cartwheels, bridges, pre-handstands, etc. This course will continue working on rolls and will add one-handed cartwheels, back bend/recover, kickover drills and other fundamentals. This follows the Acrobatic Arts certified curriculum. Mon 5:30pm-6:20pm 5 - 17 0 08/18/2025
Register Acrobatics Fundamentals This course is for beginning tumblers. We will work on forward, backward rolls, straddle rolls, cartwheels, back bends, handstands, etc. Wed 6:30pm-7:20pm 5 - 12 1 06/29/2025
  Acrobatics Intermediate This course will continue working on rolls and will add one-handed cartwheels, back bend/recover, kickover drills and other fundamentals. This course follows the Acrobatic Arts certified curriculum. Wed 5:30pm-6:20pm 5 - 17 3 08/18/2025
Register Acrobatics Intermediate This level of acrobatics will begin harder tricks such as round off, handsprings, back handspring drills and walkovers. This course follows the Acrobatic Arts certified curriculum. Wed 7:30pm-8:20pm 6 - 16 3 06/29/2025
  Acrobatics Intermediate/Advanced This level of acrobatics will begin harder tricks such as round off, handsprings, back handspring drills and walkovers. This course follows the Acrobatic Arts certified curriculum. This more advanced level of acrobatics will work on back handsprings, aerials, tucks and more advanced skill training. This course follows the Acrobatic Arts certified curriculum. Wed 7:30pm-8:20pm 5 - 17 0 08/18/2025
Waitlist Acrobatics Intermediate/Advanced This course will continue working on rolls and will add one-handed cartwheels, back bend/recover, kick over drills and other fundamentals. We will focus on strength and limbering to develop the necessary foundation for more advanced tricks in the higher levels. This course follows the Acrobatic Arts certified curriculum. Wed 5:30pm-6:20pm 8 - 17 0 06/29/2025
Register Acro-MATS -Special 1-day class-JULY 15th! This class is a one day class to begin the new season. We will review routines and kick off the start of our 2025-26 team! Fee covers a t-shirt for the new season as well. Tue 6:00pm-7:50pm 4 - 17 6 07/15/2025
  Adult Contemporary This is a beginner Adult Ballet class. Thu 6:00pm-6:50pm 15 - 99 7 08/18/2025
  Adult Hip Hop This is a beginner Adult hip hop class. Thu 7:00pm-7:50pm 15 - 99 1 08/18/2025
  Adult Tap   Thu 8:00pm-8:50pm   8 08/18/2025
  Adult Tap-summer   Tue 7:00pm-7:50pm   6 06/29/2025
Register Ballet 1 Fundamentals Introductory ballet fundamentals class. Wed 5:30pm-6:20pm 7 - 12 5 06/29/2025
  Ballet 1 Fundamentals This class is designed for the student who is moving up from our combination class, or for the 7-11 year old dancer with no previous ballet experience. Students will be introduced to basic ballet vocabulary, the discipline of ballet, and simple combinations. A great emphasis will be placed on foundational technique. The average student can expect to be in this level for 1-2 years. Thu 5:00pm-5:50pm 7 - 11 5 08/18/2025
Waitlist Ballet 2 This class is designed for the student who is moving up from our fundamentals I class. Students will continue to be introduced to basic ballet vocabulary, the discipline of ballet, and simple combinations. A great emphasis will be placed on foundational technique. The average student can expect to be in this level for 1-2 years. Wed 5:30pm-6:20pm 7 - 12 0 06/29/2025
  Ballet 2 Teacher permission is needed to enter this class level. Speedier and more intricate footwork is emphasized, as well as many turns. Two ballet classes a week are strongly recommended in order to maintain strength and technique. In this level, pointe work may be introduced (as arranged by instructor, parents and student). The average student who attends this class two times per week or more can expect to be in this level for 2-3 years. Thu 5:00pm-5:50pm 10 - 99 1 08/18/2025
  Ballet 3   Mon 4:30pm-5:20pm 13 - 99 8 08/18/2025
  Ballet 4   Wed 5:30pm-6:20pm 8 - 17 4 08/18/2025
Register Ballet 4 This class is designed for the student who has a solid foundation in most basic fundamentals and who performs exercises with proper alignment and turnout. Teachers permission is needed to enter this class level. Students will continue to learn ballet terms and build strength and speed at the barre and center floor. Students will learn more complex ballet combinations than previous levels. Fast footwork will be introduced in this level. The average student who attends this class two times per week or more can expect to be in this level for 2-3 years. Wed 7:30pm-8:20pm 10 - 99 1 06/29/2025
  Ballet 4 In this level, the student should have an expansive knowledge of ballet, as this level will move much faster than previous levels. Students at this level of technique should have a strong understanding of how their individual body works in connection to ballet technique. Artistry is also a major focus. Two ballet classes a week are strongly recommended in order to maintain proper technique and strength. Mon 5:30pm-6:20pm 13 - 99 4 08/18/2025
Register Ballet 5 In this level, the student should have an expansive knowledge of ballet, as this level will move much faster than previous levels. Students at this level of technique should have a strong understanding of how their individual body works in connection to ballet technique. Artistry is also a major focus. Two ballet classes a week are strongly recommended in order to maintain proper technique and strength. Wed 7:30pm-8:20pm 12 - 99 5 06/29/2025
  Ballet 5 Teacher permission is needed to enter this class level. Speedier and more intricate footwork is emphasized, as well as many turns. Two ballet classes a week are strongly recommended in order to maintain strength and technique. In this level, pointe work may be introduced (as arranged by instructor, parents and student). The average student who attends this class two times per week or more can expect to be in this level for 2-3 years. Thu 7:00pm-7:50pm 12 - 99 8 08/18/2025
  Ballet 5 In this level, the student should have an expansive knowledge of ballet, as this level will move much faster than previous levels. Students at this level of technique should have a strong understanding of how their individual body works in connection to ballet technique. Artistry is also a major focus. Two ballet classes a week are strongly recommended in order to maintain proper technique and strength. Mon 5:30pm-6:20pm 13 - 99 8 08/18/2025
Waitlist Ballet 6+ In this level, the student should have an expansive knowledge of ballet, as this level will move much faster than previous levels. Students at this level of technique should have a strong understanding of how their individual body works in connection to ballet technique. Artistry is also a major focus. Two ballet classes a week are strongly recommended in order to maintain proper technique and strength. Wed 7:30pm-8:20pm 12 - 99 0 06/29/2025
  Ballet 6+ In this level, the student should have an expansive knowledge of ballet, as this level will move much faster than previous levels. Students at this level of technique should have a strong understanding of how their individual body works in connection to ballet technique. Artistry is also a major focus. Two ballet classes a week are strongly recommended in order to maintain proper technique and strength. Wed 6:30pm-7:20pm 13 - 99 115 08/18/2025
  Ballet 6+ In this level, the student should have an expansive knowledge of ballet, as this level will move much faster than previous levels. Students at this level of technique should have a strong understanding of how their individual body works in connection to ballet technique. Artistry is also a major focus. Two ballet classes a week are strongly recommended in order to maintain proper technique and strength. Mon 5:30pm-6:20pm 14 - 99 4 08/18/2025
  Comp Tap Tech   Mon 7:00pm-7:30pm 12 - 99 1 08/18/2025
Register Competition Core A Comp Core Class --every other week they will go to acro Wed 4:30pm-5:20pm 0 - 18 1 06/29/2025
Register Competition Core B Comp Core Class--every other week they will go to acro Wed 4:30pm-5:20pm 0 - 18 1 06/29/2025
Register Competition Core C and Jazz Tech C (JT) Comp Core Class Thu 6:00pm-6:50pm 0 - 18 1 06/29/2025
Register Competition Core D and Jazz Tech (TT) Competition Jazz Tech Class-includes jazz tech-Required for team AND Combo class--Teacher Recommendation Required--email academyofthearts2020@gmail.com for more info. Tue 7:00pm-7:30pm 0 - 18 4 06/29/2025
Waitlist Competition Jazz Technique A and B Competition Jazz Tech Class-includes jazz tech-Required for team--Teacher Recommendation Required--email academyofthearts2020@gmail.com for more info. Thu 5:00pm-5:50pm 0 - 18 0 06/29/2025
  Dance with Me   Tue 5:15pm-6:00pm   8 08/20/2024
  Hip Hop Advanced This course is designed to work on more advanced hip-hop coordination. We will focus on the different styles of hip hop. Students in this course should have one year or more of jazz coursework and have completed Hip Hop 3 or have a teacher recommendation to enter this class. Thu 5:00pm-5:50pm 12 - 99 2 08/18/2025
Register Hip Hop Advanced This course is designed to work on more advanced hip-hop coordination. We will focus on the different styles of hip hop. Students in this course should have one year or more of jazz coursework and have a teacher recommendation to enter this class. Thu 6:00pm-6:50pm 12 - 18 2 06/29/2025
  Hip Hop Fundamentals This course is designed to work on basic hip-hop coordination. We will focus on the fundamentals of hip hop and grooves. Thu 6:00pm-6:50pm 8 - 12 0 08/18/2025
Waitlist Hip Hop Fundamentals This course is designed to work on basic hip-hop coordination. We will focus on the fundamentals of hip hop and grooves. Thu 7:00pm-7:50pm 7.5 - 12 0 06/29/2025
Waitlist Hip Hop Intermediate/Advanced This course is designed to work on more advanced hip-hop coordination. We will focus on the different styles of hip hop. Students in this course should have one year or more of jazz coursework and have a teacher recommendation to enter this clas Thu 6:00pm-6:50pm 10.5 - 18 0 06/29/2025
  Hip Hop-Int/Advanced This course is designed to work on more advanced hip-hop coordination. We will focus on the different styles of hip hop. Students in this course should have one year or more of jazz coursework and have completed Hip Hop 3 or have a teacher recommendation to enter this class. Thu 5:00pm-5:50pm 12 - 99 2 08/18/2025
Register Intro to Irish Dance This course is an introduction to Irish Dance. Soft shoe is required. Thu 6:00pm-6:50pm 7 - 12.75 8 06/29/2025
  Jazz-Intermediate (non-competitive) This is a recreational jazz class. Tue 7:30pm-8:20pm 7 - 11 8 08/18/2025
Register JPHM Jazz/Pom/Hip Hop Jazz-Pom-Hip Hop mix. It is a mixture of jazz, pom dance, and hip hop. The styles are that of a dance team, but on a recreational level. Thu 5:00pm-5:50pm 5 - 9 6 06/29/2025
  JPHM Jazz/Pom/Hip Hop Mix Jazz-Pom-Hip Hop mix. It is a mixture of jazz, pom dance, and hip hop. The styles are that of a dance team, but on a recreational level. Thu 6:00pm-6:50pm 5 - 8 8 08/18/2025
  MATS Practice   Wed 6:30pm-7:00pm   9 08/18/2025
  MATS Practice   Mon 6:30pm-7:00pm   10 08/18/2025
  MATS Practice   Wed 7:00pm-7:30pm   9 08/18/2025
  MATS Practice   Mon 7:30pm-8:00pm   10 08/18/2025
  MATS Practice   Mon 7:00pm-7:30pm   10 08/18/2025
Register Modern/Contemporary Advanced This course covers the style of theatrical dance that rejects the limitations of classical ballet and favors movement deriving from the expression of inner feeling. However, it often incorporates balletic movement. Recommendation by the instructor is required. Tue 5:00pm-5:50pm 12 - 99 1 06/29/2025
  Modern/Contemporary Advanced This course covers the style of theatrical dance that rejects the limitations of classical ballet and favors movement deriving from the expression of inner feeling. However, it often incorporates balletic movement. At least one year of ballet training, completion of Modern 2 and recommendation by the instructor is required. Wed 5:30pm-6:20pm 12 - 99 4 08/18/2025
Register Modern/Contemporary Fundamentals This course covers the style of theatrical dance that rejects the limitations of classical ballet and favors movement deriving from the expression of inner feeling. However, it often incorporates balletic movement. One previous year of ballet is required. Tue 4:00pm-4:50pm 8 - 12 1 06/29/2025
  Modern/Contemporary Intermediate This course covers the style of theatrical dance that rejects the limitations of classical ballet and favors movement deriving from the expression of inner feeling. However, it often incorporates balletic movement. At least one year of ballet training, completion of Modern 2 and recommendation by the instructor is required. Tue 4:30pm-5:20pm 9 - 99 5 08/18/2025
Register Modern/Contemporary Intermediate This course covers the style of theatrical dance that rejects the limitations of classical ballet and favors movement deriving from the expression of inner feeling. However, it often incorporates balletic movement. At least one year of ballet training, and recommendation by the instructor is required. Tue 4:00pm-4:50pm 9 - 99 3 06/29/2025
Register Modern/Contemporary Intermediate/Advanced This course covers the style of theatrical dance that rejects the limitations of classical ballet and favors movement deriving from the expression of inner feeling. However, it often incorporates balletic movement. At least one year of ballet training is required and teacher recommendation to enter. Tue 5:00pm-5:50pm 10 - 16 4 06/29/2025
  Modern/Contemporary Intermediate/Advanced This course covers the style of theatrical dance that rejects the limitations of classical ballet and favors movement deriving from the expression of inner feeling. However, it often incorporates balletic movement. At least one year of ballet training, completion of Modern 2 and recommendation by the instructor is required. Tue 6:00pm-6:50pm 12 - 99 5 08/18/2025
  Modern/Lyrical Fundamentals This course covers the style of theatrical dance that rejects the limitations of classical ballet and favors movement deriving from the expression of inner feeling. However, it often incorporates balletic movement. At least one year of ballet training, completion of Modern 2 and recommendation by the instructor is required. Thu 6:00pm-6:50pm 8 - 11 2 08/18/2025
  Pointe Pointe students will meet for an additional half hour or hour following an advanced Ballet class. Students in this class are required to attend 2 ballet technique classes on flat each week in addition to both pointe 1 classes. Pointe is not a recreational program and those who do not attend regularly may be asked to drop this level until attendance can be consistent. Wed 7:30pm-8:00pm 13 - 99 6 08/18/2025
Register Pointe Pointe students will meet for an additional half hour or hour following an advanced Ballet class. Teacher recommendation is required. Wed 8:30pm-9:00pm 12 - 99 4 06/29/2025
  Pointe Pointe students will meet for an additional half hour or hour following an advanced Ballet class. Students in this class are required to attend 2 ballet technique classes on flat each week in addition to both pointe 1 classes. Pointe is not a recreational program and those who do not attend regularly may be asked to drop this level until attendance can be consistent. Mon 6:30pm-7:00pm 13 - 18 7 08/18/2025
  Pom Dance This class focuses on using poms as in a dance team. Thu 4:00pm-4:50pm 8 - 12 10 08/18/2025
Register Pre-pointe This course is an ankle and foot strengthening class. It is open to anyone who is recommended for ballet 4 and up. This course is required in order to take Pointe in the fall, but teacher recommendation is required to enroll in pointe. Wed 8:30pm-9:00pm 10 - 99 4 06/29/2025
  SCC Combo   Tue 6:00pm-6:45pm   8 08/27/2024
Register SPAC-Shawnee Performing Arts Company This is a performance company that will perform at retirement homes, parades, etc. They will rehearse on weekends . These dancers must be enrolled in a regular class at our studios. Cost to participate WHICH INCLUDES ANY COSTUME WORN, is $35/mo. Rehearsals/performance will be twice per month and we will perform 3-4 times per year. Sat 3:00pm-4:30pm   9 09/01/2012
  Tap Advanced This course is a beginner level tap class. Mon 7:00pm-7:50pm 7 - 10 3 08/18/2025
  Tap Fundamentals 1 and 2 This course is a beginner level tap class. Thu 7:00pm-7:50pm 7 - 10 0 08/18/2025
Register Tap Fundamentals 1 and 2 This course is a beginner level tap class. Wed 4:30pm-5:20pm 7 - 10 1 06/29/2025
  Tap Int/Advanced Tap classes focus on a dancer’s ability to understand rhythm, timing, and coordination of movement. Classes are designed to incorporate both classical show tap and more contemporary rhythm tap styles. Higher level tap classes (inter/adv and adv) focus on incorporating the basics learned in beginning and intermediate levels into movements and patterns that require precision and understanding of musicality. Dancers must have prior tap experience to be eligible for these classes. Recommendation by the instructor is required. Thu 8:00pm-8:50pm 12 - 99 7 08/18/2025
Register Tap Intermediate This course is an intermediate level tap class. Thu 7:00pm-7:50pm 7 - 13 1 06/29/2025
Register Tap Intermediate/Advanced This course is an intermediate/advanced level tap class. Wed 6:30pm-7:20pm 7 - 10 2 06/29/2025
  Tap-Intermediate This course is an intermediate level tap class. Thu 7:00pm-7:50pm 9 - 18 6 08/18/2025
  Teen Jazz and Contemporary This is a recreational jazz class for teens. Thu 8:00pm-8:50pm 12 - 19 7 08/18/2025