Intensive Program
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Enrichment Program
The Intensive program requires specific classes for participation, including Workshop and Conservatory classes exclusively for Intensive students, ensuring they take multiple lessons per week. structure allows for faster progression and more complex combinations as all students in these classes are capable of handling the demands.
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In contrast, the Enrichment program has no specific requirements, except that students wishing to take jazz, modern, or Musical Theater must also enroll in a ballet class. Regular Ballet technique classes include students from both programs.
Placement Guidlines
Description of Classes
Your quest for the perfect dance studio ends right here. Our extensive list of classes included many types of dance and a variety of skill levels, to make sure there's an ideal option for you. Have a look at our class descriptions below.
Ballet
The foundation for all other techniques, Ballet training strengthens and tones the muscles while focusing on proper body alignment and good posture. It requires flexibility, stamina, memorization, focus and discipline.
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Advanced Ballet
Conservatory and Children's Workshop
The Conservatory class is an invitation-only accelerated technique class for Ballet IV, V, and VI dancers. Children's Workshop, also by invitation, focuses on character dance and introduces pointe later in the term.
Intermediate and Advanced Levels
All Intensive Program students must meet class requirements but can skip if not studying pointe. They may enroll in technique classes at or below their placement level, with permission needed for classes above.
Junior and Senior Workshops
and Senior Workshops are invitation-only performance and repertory classes, along with advanced technique classes like Turn class and Pas de Deux.
Master Classes
Master classes and workshops are offered throughout the term, with participation based on placement. Previous instructors include notable figures from prestigious ballet companies.
Pointe
Pointe Training
Students ages 10 and up are evaluated regularly to determine their readiness for pointe class, but neither age nor placement level is a guarantee of being invited to go on pointe at the Academy. Other variables that weigh in on this decision are experience, basic alignment, and strength in the ankles and back. To be considered for pointe, students must have been taking ballet classes for at least 3 years, at a minimum of 2 classes per week for the past 2 years. Students are notified via Email that they are eligible to begin studying on pointe.​
Elementary
(Pre-School Ballet) 3 Years old - Beginner Class with out a Parent
Pre-Ballet/ You & Me
For 2-3-year-olds, this is the first step for the young dancer, incorporating ballet movement in a semi-structured class using improvisation, musical play, and introducing the concepts of barre and center-floor work. Children typically take only one class per week, and sessions for this age group are shorter than the normal one-hour class. Children should be toilet-trained and developmentally ready to separate from their parent and participate in a group in order to enroll.
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Elementary Levels I and II
For children 4 through 5 years of age, these classes instill the most basic skills of barre and center work at an age-appropriate level while developing strength, coordination, and musicality.
Tap
In Tap, students will learn vocabulary, musicality, rhythm, and different styles of this technique. Students of the classical tradition will find a challenge in the mastery of Tap's syncopated rhythms and stylized movements.
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The Broadway theater continues to reinforce the popularity of Tap
with each new season. From this quintessential American dance form comes the "time step", an important – and fun – part of every dancer's repertory. Tap may be studied at the Academy at all levels of ability, on its own, or as a supplement to the pursuit of other disciplines. Students of the classical tradition will find a challenge in the mastery of Tap's syncopated rhythms and stylized movements.
Jazz
Jazz is an energetic and expressive form of movement. The music and the styles vary from traditional, such as Luigi and Fosse (Broadway Jazz), to the very expressive and dramatic Lyrical and Contemporary. ​​
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Jazz remains our connection with the Here and Now, in dance as well as music. Academy dancers are encouraged to develop their technical skills in this contemporary and highly exciting dance form, building on the fundamentals of ballet for placement, stability, and line. Jazz classes are eclectic in style, drawing on the background of the individual teacher.
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Modern
Modern is an expressive style of dance that stems from the core of the body and uses elements such as floor work, fall and recovery, and improvisation. In the Modern classes, the focus will be on learning technique, improvisation, and choreography.
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As an enrichment to the students' movement vocabulary
...and an expansion of the dancer's artistic expression, the Academy offers Modern dance classes for intermediate and advanced-level students. Classes provide an eclectic and lyrical approach to the Modern discipline, which continues to be a mainstay of the American dance scene.
Adult Classes
At Logrea Dance Academy, a variety of adult classes are offered, including Ballet, Ballroom, Pilates, and Yoga.
Conditioning
Appropriate for Students taking 3 or more classes a week. Those wishing to join Conservatory are encouraged to register. Ages 8-11 will be coached to their level simultaneously with ages 12-grad.
Every dancer needs a tool kit to keep them on a path of limited injuries and improved performance. And every dancer also needs a regimen to utilize before classes and performances for focus and mental health. Conditioning class will give dancers a series of warmups, targeted muscle exercises, flexibility routines, and meditative cool-downs that increase with challenge over the course of the school year and each year thereafter.
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What to wear/bring to class:
Leggings or sweats, warm-up sweaters are fine. Bottle of water, ballet shoes, a yoga strap OR long winter scarf, two tennis balls in a sock tied closed with a hair tie, and a theraband. Please have your hair pulled back in a clean ponytail or bun.
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Acro Dance
Class Doesn't require a Ballet Class
Acro/Dance offers the students both a base in technical Jazz dance and Acrobatics. The class will begin with a basic dance warm up leading to across the floor where we learn Jazz progressions. The Second half of the class will be dedicated to work on mats learning the basics of acrobatics, front and back roll, back bends, handstands, cart wheels. The level of the class will dictate the complexity of the movement. Culminating in combination work at end of the intensive
Hip-Hop
Class Doesn't require a Ballet Class
A high-energy class focusing on rhythm, coordination, and current hip hop styles. Dancers learn fun choreography while building confidence, musicality, and individual expression in an upbeat and supportive environment.
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Broadway
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BROADWAY Minis: - Focus on the fundamentals of Broadway dance numbers: how to hold formations/traffic patterns, ensemble storytelling, introducing theatre jazz technique and dance terminology.
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BROADWAY Bound: Focus on expanding depth and understanding of Broadway dance numbers: harness technical ability in theatre jazz technique, explore more complex formations and traffic patterns, experience deeper intricacies of ensemble storytelling.
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BROADWAY Company: Focus on advanced technical understanding of theatre jazz technique, the ability to add style, intricate formations/traffic patterns, theatre dance history, and a thorough understanding of all elements that factor into crafting Broadway dance numbers.
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DANCING THROUGH DISNEY: Step into a magical world of movement in our Dancing Through Disney class! This creative movement–based class invites young dancers to explore dance/movement fundamentals, imagination, and musicality while dancing to their favorite songs from beloved Disney stories. Dancers will skip, twirl, leap, and stretch as they bring characters and adventures to life through guided movement games, storytelling, and simple choreography. The class focuses on building coordination, rhythm, confidence, and creativity in a fun and supportive environment. Perfect for young dancers who love music, imagination, and a little Disney magic, this class encourages self-expression while introducing the joy of dance.