Stage Door Dance Academy
33rd Season2024-25

Programs,

Definitions

& requirements.

Studio Students
Programs.

Wee Dance

AGES 18-36 MONTHS

A creative movement class that introduces your little one to music, dancing, and fun with friends!

Dress Requirements
  • pink ballet shoes
  • any kind of dance dress or leotard & skirt or tutu
  • any color tights or socks

Twinkling Stars

AGES 3-5

Through ballet & tap your future star will explore a world of creativity through movement, music, dance, imaginative play, & emotional expression. Students will learn the basics of classroom behavior & manners.

Dress Requirements
  • pink ballet shoes
  • any kind of dance dress or leotard & skirt or tutu
  • any color tights or socks
  • black tap shoes

Mini Movers

AGES 5-7

With four styles of dance offered, Ballet, Tap, Jazz, & Hip Hop, your young dancer will discover what they love most! Dancers will build a great foundation for their future in dance, all while building their confidence and experiencing the joy dance brings.

Ballet
  • pink ballet shoes
  • leotard & tights (skirts are optional)
Tap
  • black tap shoes (no split sole)
  • leotard, dance shorts, capris, leggings, etc.
Jazz
  • black jazz shoes
  • leotard, dance shorts, capris, leggings, etc.
Hip Hop
  • any clean sneakers for class (primarily white sneakers for recital)
  • any dance attire or sweats, tees, tanks, etc.

Dance Explosion

AGES 7-9

Whether your child is new to dance or has many years of experience, this program offers all the classes that will challenge and inspire your child. With strengthening their dance technique, this program continues to develop healthy social skills and will increase your child’s self esteem, all while working hard and having fun!

Ballet
  • pink ballet shoes
  • solid color leotard
  • pink or tan tights; skirts are optional
  • hair in a secured bun with a hairnet
Tap
  • black tap shoes (no split sole)
  • any dance attire: leotard, tanks, dance shorts, capris, leggings, sweats, etc.
Jazz
  • black jazz shoes
  • tight fitting dance attire: leotard, tanks, dance shorts, capris, leggings, etc.
Hip Hop
  • any clean sneakers for class (primarily white sneakers for recital)
  • any dance attire or sweats, tees, tanks, etc.
Lyrical
  • tan jazz shoes or bare feet (tan jazz shoes for recital)
  • tight fitting dance attire: leotard, tanks, dance shorts, leggings, etc.

Levels I-IV, Teen

AGES 10 & UP

Classes are offered for the beginner dancer all the way to a dancer who may want a career in dance! Dancers are encouraged to use dance as their emotional outlet in a place that is safe, welcoming, and encouraging. Classes have a strong focus on safe stretch and strength exercises followed by technique work for each specific style. Classes end with dance combinations that will motivate your child, with a goal of making them feel confident, proud, and inspired!

Ballet
  • pink ballet shoes (split sole)
  • black leotard & pink tights
  • hair in a secured bun with a hairnet
Tap
  • black tap shoes (no split sole)
  • any dance attire: leotard, tanks, dance shorts, capris, leggings, sweats, etc.
Jazz
  • black jazz shoes (split sole)
  • tight fitting dance attire: leotard, tanks, dance shorts, capris, leggings, etc.
Hip Hop
  • any clean sneakers for class (primarily white sneakers for recital)
  • any dance attire or sweats, tees, tanks, etc.
Lyrical
  • tan jazz shoes or bare feet (tan jazz shoes for recital)
  • tight fitting dance attire: leotard, tanks, dance shorts, leggings, etc.
Musical Theatre
  • jazz shoes or clean sneakers (shoes for recital based on costume)
  • dance attire: leotard, tees, tanks, dance shorts, leggings, sweats, etc.
ClassDefinitions.
Wee Dance
creative movement class that introduces your little one to music, dancing, and fun with friends!
Twinkling Stars
through ballet & tap your future star will explore a world of creativity through movement, music, dance, imaginative play, & emotional expression. Students will learn the basics of classroom behavior & manners.
Ballet
terminology and classical technique using barre and center.
Ballet Tech
will focus on strengthening ballet technique. No recital dance.
Pointe
a part of classical ballet technique in which a dancer supports all body weight on the tips of fully extended feet within pointe shoes.
Tap
a form of dance characterized by using the sounds of tap shoes striking the floor as a form of percussion.
Hip Hop
a street style form of dance that has evolved through urban culture.
Jazz
high-energy dance includes floor stretch, isolations and combinations. Enrollment in a ballet class is recommended.
Contemporary
an always evolving style of dance that incorporates aspects of movement in other genres such as modern, ballet, and jazz. Enrollment in a ballet class is recommended.
Lyrical
expressive dance combined with ballet and jazz technique. Enrollment in ballet or jazz is recommended.
Musical Theatre
through acting, singing, and dancing this class will bring out the performer in you!
AttendancePolicies.
Absentees and make-up classes
If your child misses a class due to illness or weather, she/he may make it up in another class that corresponds to her/his age and level. Missed classes must be made up within the dance year. No refunds, transfers or credits are allowed. Please call the studio when your child is absent from class.
Weather
In the event of serious weather conditions, studio closings will be posted on our website, social media sites, and voicemail system. Classes canceled due to weather can be made-up at anytime during the dance year.
Lost & Found
The lost & found items are located in the benches in the reception area. Items not claimed will be donated to charities on a quarterly basis. We encourage all students to label all shoes, dance bags, and clothing. Stage Door Dance Academy is not responsible for lost or stolen articles.
Student Lounge
Stage Door Dance Academy is fortunate to have a student lounge where students may rest, eat, socialize, or study between classes. So that all students may continue to enjoy student lounge privileges, the following must be adhered to at all times:
  • Keep the noise level down.
  • All trash must go in garbage can.
  • All food and drink must be consumed in lounge only.
  • Water is the only beverage allowed in studios.
  • Gum is prohibited in the studios, lounge, and indoor premises.