UDA employs a progressive system of learning technique. Students will be placed in the correct level according to their individual ability and muscle development. Our progressive system of learning concentrates on muscular development, motor skills, progressive, but not forced flexibility, muscle memory, center of balance, and technical skills. This method keeps students challenged, yet allows students to enter dance at a level commensurate with their skill no matter their age. All dance styles are available to all students.
Placement: UDA encourages you to register for class based on the age and experience of the dancer. During the first four classes, the instructor will evaluate each dancer to make sure the class is appropriate in age, level, and attention span. UDA teachers and staff reserve the right to place the dancer in the appropriate higher or lower UDA class level to ensure the closest match.
Level 1: Baby Bee Bop
Designed for preschoolers ages 2-3. Students will learn creative movement, ballet and jazz. Students will also learn classroom etiquette such as raising your hand, taking turns and respecting others.
Level 2: Tiny Tots
Designed for preschoolers ages 3-4. Students will learn creative movement, ballet and jazz. Students will also learn classroom etiquette such as raising your hand, taking turns & respecting others. This is a good physical activity to help coordination, rhythm and fitness develop as well as a great introduction to dance technique. The primary goal is to fostera love of movement. The creative component is quite large. Several fun or special activities happen in each class. For example, a scarf or flag dance at the end can facilitate the dancer’s own physical expression. Taking part in dancing outa narrative helps children to understand that dancing is expression. It is a means of communicating feelings & actions.
Level 3: Pre-Dance
Approximately ages 4-5, the same format in a more mature manner. Having fun while being in a structured activity, learning self-discipline and the development of motor skills is our main priority. This level covers a basis of movement found in all dance forms. The goal is to foster creativity, freedom and expression in movement, and a love for dance. The class includes concepts that are found in an older child’s dance class. 1 or 2 creative or free components are also included within each class. By the end of the year the students can do a dance set independent of the teacher, memorize simple exercises and sequences, and make a start of musical interpretation.
Level 4: Kinder-Dance
Approximately ages 5-6 years old, your child will be taught flexibility, arm placement, head alignment, rhythmic counting, stretching of feet, basic turn out and the foundation for Tap, Jazz, Ballet and performance.
Level 5: Beginner
60 minute classes for students ages 7-9. Students will focus on technique. Students are highly encouraged to enroll in aLevel 1 ballet class as well as jazz and/or tap.
Level 6: Intermediate
60 minute classes for students ages 9-12. Students will focus on intermediate technique and learn more advanced moves and choreography sequences. Students are highly encouraged to enroll in a Level 2 ballet class as well as jazz and/or tap.
Level 7: Advanced
Approximately ages 12 and up, for Intermediate to Advanced students.
Level 8: Adult
There is no reason to stop dancing at any point in your life. This level is structured around the abilities of those in each class. This is a great way to maintain your flexibility and conditioning as well as forming some new friendships.
Placement: UDA encourages you to register for class based on the age and experience of the dancer. During the first four classes, the instructor will evaluate each dancer to make sure the class is appropriate in age, level, and attention span. UDA teachers and staff reserve the right to place the dancer in the appropriate higher or lower UDA class level to ensure the closest match.
Level 1: Baby Bee Bop
Designed for preschoolers ages 2-3. Students will learn creative movement, ballet and jazz. Students will also learn classroom etiquette such as raising your hand, taking turns and respecting others.
Level 2: Tiny Tots
Designed for preschoolers ages 3-4. Students will learn creative movement, ballet and jazz. Students will also learn classroom etiquette such as raising your hand, taking turns & respecting others. This is a good physical activity to help coordination, rhythm and fitness develop as well as a great introduction to dance technique. The primary goal is to fostera love of movement. The creative component is quite large. Several fun or special activities happen in each class. For example, a scarf or flag dance at the end can facilitate the dancer’s own physical expression. Taking part in dancing outa narrative helps children to understand that dancing is expression. It is a means of communicating feelings & actions.
Level 3: Pre-Dance
Approximately ages 4-5, the same format in a more mature manner. Having fun while being in a structured activity, learning self-discipline and the development of motor skills is our main priority. This level covers a basis of movement found in all dance forms. The goal is to foster creativity, freedom and expression in movement, and a love for dance. The class includes concepts that are found in an older child’s dance class. 1 or 2 creative or free components are also included within each class. By the end of the year the students can do a dance set independent of the teacher, memorize simple exercises and sequences, and make a start of musical interpretation.
Level 4: Kinder-Dance
Approximately ages 5-6 years old, your child will be taught flexibility, arm placement, head alignment, rhythmic counting, stretching of feet, basic turn out and the foundation for Tap, Jazz, Ballet and performance.
Level 5: Beginner
60 minute classes for students ages 7-9. Students will focus on technique. Students are highly encouraged to enroll in aLevel 1 ballet class as well as jazz and/or tap.
Level 6: Intermediate
60 minute classes for students ages 9-12. Students will focus on intermediate technique and learn more advanced moves and choreography sequences. Students are highly encouraged to enroll in a Level 2 ballet class as well as jazz and/or tap.
Level 7: Advanced
Approximately ages 12 and up, for Intermediate to Advanced students.
Level 8: Adult
There is no reason to stop dancing at any point in your life. This level is structured around the abilities of those in each class. This is a great way to maintain your flexibility and conditioning as well as forming some new friendships.
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