Over six (6) years ago Carol and Linda launched the ‘Starlets Preschool Program,’ a creative dance program specifically designed to meet the needs of the very young dancer, ages 2 to 6. This program and staff endeavor to inspire and educate these imaginative minds. The commitment to making all Starlet dancers feel safe, comfortable and confident in the studio and educational setting is of utmost importance. Our goal is to create a ‘safe haven for dancers’, an environment that is nurturing and positive, so that learning and growing can develop and the dance process can begin!
Startlet Division
(Young Children’s division)
Our preschool dance classes use a creative approach to share the joy of dance with your little ones. Our curriculum emphasizes classroom etiquette, gross motor skills, beginning dance technique, and fun!
Broadway Babies
Age 2-3.5
This class is offered to ages 2-3.5 and is a combination of pre-ballet and creative movement, which are key components to Physical, Vocal and Social Development. Dancers connect, explore and communicate as well as develop locomotor and cognitive skills as their teacher leads activities in a safe and fun environment!!
Little Stars
Age 3-6
Dancers in this class are taught the fundamentals of Beginner Ballet and Tap. Dancers continue and build upon their development in rhythm, creative ability, motor skills and coordination.
Tumble Tots
Age 2.5-6
This class is a beginner acrobatics class where little ones are introduced to basic skills, ie: tumbling, locomotive movement, balance, as well as social skills and cooperation. Students will work on age appropriate skills to acquire flexibility, strength, balance and much more in a fun and safe environment.
Main Division
(These classes are 30 minutes, 45 minutes, or 1 hour long)
Acrobatics
Age 5-18
For students 5 to 18 years old. JDPAC is a certified Acrobatic Arts School. The program was developed to ensure safe and sequential mastery of skills and drills from the beginner to advanced student. Main components of the class focus on Strength, Flexibility, Limbering, Conditioning and Tumbling. Students will work on charted levels Preschool to Level 12 to progress and achieve tricks appropriate to their skill level.
Acting
Age 5-18
Students will be introduced to the Art of Acting, by working on monologues, interactive acting (games), exercises and scenes. This class will focus on character development and writing skills, working toward bringing each character to its fullest potential.
Ballet
Age 5-18
Our studio is affiliated with the American Academy of Ballet. We offer a graded system of training, beginning with Level 1 through Level 12. All students are expected to participate in AAB’s Performance Awards in the Spring in order to complete their level of training. *New students will require an evaluation for placement.
Baton
Age 6-18
Twirlers will learn the fundamentals of Baton Twirling, Marching and Strut.
Broadway Heels
Age 10 & Up
A 30-minute class and offered to students 10 to 18 years old. This class is for the dancer who is interested in taking jazz technique to the next level, concentrating on teaching students to dance smoothly in character shoes “heels” (used in musical and Broadway shows), and is perfect for the dancer who wants to pursue musical theater.
Combo
Age 5-12
Classes in Ballet, Tap & Jazz are offered to students aged 5-12 years of age. These classes develop a great foundation that enables the students to progress and become proficient in all phases of dance. Also helping them to acquire the skills to reach an intermediate level.
Contemporary/Lyrical
Age 10 -18
This style of dance incorporates elements of Ballet, Jazz & Modern Dance. Lyrical dance is a fusion of ballet & jazz dance techniques that uses dramatic motion to interpret music and express emotion. Contemporary dance is a style of expressive dance that combines elements of several dance genres including Modern, Jazz, & Ballet. *Dancer must be enrolled in Ballet and Jazz Classes.
Hip Hop/Funk
Age 4-18
An upbeat style of dance performed to popular music. Although Hip Hop’s roots came from urban street dancing, it has become increasingly popular in the entertainment world. Funk dancing is the perfect fusion of styles, incorporating jazz roots into a melting pot of Hip Hop, break, popping & locking, along with other fashionable dance genres.
Jazz
Age 5-18
A style of dance that is structured in technique while taking many shapes and forms. It can be performed to a vast variety of music styles from Broadway to pop. (Younger students are encouraged to take a combination class, see Combo.)
Leaps & Turns
Age 7-18
Emphasis is placed on strengthening and correcting techniques to achieve correct placement in turns and agility and strength in Leaps.
Musical Theater
Age 5-18
A performance oriented class which incorporates Theater Dance, Voice and Acting. Students work to build a repertoire from Broadway Shows, to learn different styles and enhance performance skills.
Pre-Pointe/Pointe
Age 5-12
A class wherein the ballet dancer supports all their body weight on the tips of fully extended feet. Dancing en pointe makes the dancer appear weightless and sylph-like; this is done by wearing special box-toed pointe shoes. Students are evaluated and recommended for pointe based on age and ability. A minimum of three regular ballet classes must be at-tended to dance en pointe, one of which must be the ballet class directly before pre-pointe or pointe.
Tap
Age 5-18
This is a percussive style of dancing. Its name comes from the tapping sound made when the metal plates on the dancer’s shoes touch a hard surface. Students develop concentration, rhythm, coordination, speed and a broad knowledge of standard tap technique (Younger students are encouraged to take a combination class, see Combo)
Special Studio Workshops:
@ Tumble Track: Skills & Drills for Advanced Tumbling
@ Back Handspring workshop
@ Ariel Workshop
