We are so excited for the return of our popular summer intensives! These classes are a perfect way to brush up on technique or try something new without the commitment of a full season or recital.

This year, classes will run as 3-week intensives from July 8-23. Registration is now open through the same Parent Portal as our normal Fall and Spring classes! Please note that all classes will need a minimum enrollment to run – if any classes are cancelled, we will contact families once registration closes on July 1st.

Register for Summer Intensives

Summer Class Schedule

Classes run on July 8, 15, and 22.

Studio AStudio B
5:00 – 5:45
Int./Adv. Turns and Leaps
Miss Chelsea		5:00 – 5:45
Beg. Acro (5+)
Miss Jen
5:45 – 6:15
Beg. Lyrical (7+)
Miss Holly		5:45 – 6:15
Beg./Int. Lyrical (10+)
Miss Jen
6:15 – 6:45
Beg. Jazz (7+)
Miss Holly		6:15 – 6:45
Beg/Int. Jazz (10+)
Miss Jen
6:45 – 7:15
Beg. Tap (7+)
Miss Holly		6:45 – 7:15
Beg./Int. Tap (10+)
Miss Jen
7:15 – 8:00
Int. Acro (8+)
Miss Jen

Classes run on July 9, 16, and 23.

Studio AStudio B
5:00 – 5:45
Peewee Combo (4 – 6)
Miss Holly
5:15 – 5:45
Int./Adv. Hip Hop (10+)
Mr. Kyle
5:45 – 6:15
Beg./Int. Hip Hop (7+)
Mr. Kyle		5:45 – 6:15
Int./Adv. Lyrical (10+)
Miss Brieanna
6:15 – 7:00
Beg./Int. Ballet (7+)
Miss Holly		6:15 – 6:45
Int./Adv. Jazz (10+)
Miss Brieanna
6:45 – 7:15
Int./Adv. Tap (10+)
Miss Brieanna

Class Descriptions & Prerequisites

In general, our beginner/intermediate classes that are listed for ages 10+ (taught by Miss Jen) are meant for students with more than 3 years’ experience in the respective style of dance. Students who are over the age of 10 but newer to dance should join our beginner-level classes that are listed for ages 7+. Teachers will notify students when they believe they are ready to move into an intermediate or advanced level class. Any student who believes they are ready to move into a more advanced level class may request an audition by emailing info@j-dapa.org. During the audition, students will be tested on dance terminology and asked to learn and perform a short combination with their parent present.

More details about each class type, as well as prerequisites for intermediate and advanced classes, are available below. If you are interested in an upper-level class, or unsure what class is the best fit for your child’s age and/or ability level, please contact us at info@j-dapa.org and we will work together to find the best fit for your student.

Acrobatics uses strength and flexibility to perform gymnastic-based tricks. In this class, students work towards increasing their flexibility, balance, strength, and coordination. Students work to master skills such as cartwheel, front roll, back roll, back bend from a standing position.

Ballet is the foundation for many forms of dance. Ballet classes help people of all ages and genders work on posture, strength, flexibility, musicality, fitness and much more. During class, students will work on body alignment, barre and center work, and across the floor combinations. Ballet is a fantastic class to take in conjunction with other dance classes if you are looking to improve your technique.

Beginner/Intermediate Hip Hop 7+

A beginner level hip hop class for dancers ages 7+. Hip hop dance is a fast-paced and energetic dance style set to hip hop music. Classes include a warm up, across the floor, center combinations, freestyle exploration, and an introduction into hip hop foundations such as popping and locking.

Intermediate/Advanced Hip Hop 10+

An intermediate/advanced hip hop class for dancers ages 10+. Students must have 5+ years hip hop and/or jazz experience.

Jazz combines techniques of ballet, modern and popular dance. Jazz is a fun, upbeat and expressive style of dance. Classes focus on increasing strength, flexibility, rhythm, isolations and personal expression.

Beginner Jazz 7+

An introductory jazz class for dancers ages 7+. This class is a good fit for dancers with less than 3 years experience. 

Beginner/Intermediate Jazz 10+

A beginner/intermediate class for students 10+ and/or 3+ years of jazz experience. This class is a great option for students who have some jazz dance experience and are working towards intermediate and advanced level classes. This class is also a great option to take in conjunction with another jazz class to boost technique.

Intermediate/Advanced Jazz 10+

A jazz class for students with 3+ years of jazz dance experience. Students must have prerequisite knowledge of dance terminology and ability to independently execute skills such as kick ball change, chasse, chaine, 5 positions of jazz, jete, pirouette, etc.

Lyrical dance is a fusion of ballet and jazz techniques where the choreography utilizes movement that expresses the emotions of the lyrics in the song.

Beginner Lyrical 7+

An introductory lyrical class for dancers ages 7+. This class is a good fit for dancers with less than 3 years experience. 

Beginner/Intermediate Lyrical 10+

A beginner/intermediate class for students 10+ and/or 3+ years of lyrical experience. This class is a great option for students who have some lyrical dance experience and are working towards intermediate and advanced level classes. This class is also a great option to take in conjunction with another lyrical class to boost technique.

Intermediate/Advanced Lyrical 10+

A lyrical class for students with 3+ years of lyrical dance experience. Dancers must have prerequisite knowledge of dance terminology and ability to independently execute skills such as chaine turn, plie, pose, 5 positions of ballet, chasse etc. Students without knowledge or ability to perform these steps will be asked to join the beginner level class.

Peewee (Ages 4-6)

In this class, dancers will be introduced to a variety of dance styles including jazz, tap, ballet, hip hop and acrobatics. The purpose of this introductory class is to help students develop motor skills through a variety of movements. This combo class focuses on learning basic dance vocabulary, improving flexibility, balance and learning choreography helping to boost dancers’ confidence both on and off the stage.

Beginner Tap 7+

An introductory tap class for dancers ages 7+. In beginner tap class, dancers will learn a variety of steps that focus on timing, musicality, rhythm and basic tap terminology. This class is a good fit for dancers with less than 3 years experience.

Beginner/Intermediate Tap 10+

A beginner/intermediate class for students 11+ and/or 3+ years of tap experience. In this tap class, students will work on basic tap technique, rhythm and musicality. Dancers will work on mastering tap steps such as shuffle, flap, Irish, buffalo, maxi ford, cramp roll, paradiddle, drawback, waltz clog, and Shirley Temple. This class is a great option for students who have some tap dance experience and are working towards intermediate and advanced level classes. This class is also a great option to take in conjunction with another tap class to boost technique.  

Intermediate/Advanced Tap 10+

A tap class for students with 3+ years of tap dance experience. Dancers must have prerequisite knowledge of dance terminology and ability to independently execute tap steps such as flaps, shuffles, Irish, running flaps, riff walks etc.

Tuition and Fees

Due to the short duration of our summer intensives, tuition is listed as a total price rather than a weekly cost. Full tuition will be billed at the time of registration.

Students who take 5 or more classes will pay a single flat rate rather than being charged per class!

Class LengthTotal Price (3 weeks)
30 Minutes$35
45 Minutes$48
5+ Classes$160

New students will be charged a $15 registration fee.

Additional Information and Policies

Please read the information below carefully. In addition, when registering within our Parent Portal, please read the Waivers & Policies thoroughly for more detailed rules and procedures.

  • No jeans, jeggings, jean shorts, dresses or skirts (does not included skirted leotards) are allowed in class
  • Dance clothing should not be baggy/loose fitting so that instructors are able to see and correct the dancer’s alignment and proper placement
  • Clothing should not cover the dancer’s hands or feet
  • Baggy long sleeve shirts/hoodies are permitted only during warm up and should not be worn throughout class 
  • Clothing should not have any offensive language or images
  • Hair must be tied back securely in a bun, ponytail or braids and remain tied back for the duration of class. No hair should be in the dancer’s face. Dancers who arrive with their hair down will be asked to put hair up before they are allowed into class.
  • No jewelry, especially earrings (studs are fine)
  • No street shoes are allowed inside studio A or B.

Peewee, Jazz, Tap, Hip Hop

Any of the following are acceptable:

  • Leotard/biketard (tank, long sleeve or short sleeve)
  • Stretch pants/leggings
  • Stretch shorts
  • T-shirt

Acro

  • A leotard or biketard MUST be worn
  • Students may wear leggings or bike shorts over leotard 

Lyrical

Any of the following are acceptable:

  • Leggings 
  • T-shirt/Tank
  • Dance shorts
  • Leotard 
  • If wearing tights, stirrup or convertible tights ONLY 
  • Feet must be bare under pirouette shoes in order to participate in lyrical class

Bullying will not be tolerated and will result in immediate dismissal from J-DAPA without a class or costume refund. If your child is a victim of bullying in class, please bring it to the attention of their dance teacher or Donna Tellier as soon as possible so that it can be handled.