Children's Programs

Children Class in Progress

The Central Indiana Academy of Dance offers a specialized dance program for children beginning at age two and a half. We take pride in the unique program which incorporates fun, singing, movement, props, basic steps, and terminology that begins to prepare them for future dance classes. Our goal is for each child to improve in coordination and movement while gaining confidence in themselves and their ability. Once students reach a certain level of maturity and knowledge, they graduate to the next level and can eventually move into the Pre-Professional Program. The students can then begin more intensive study. They will have the opportunity to become a Central Indiana Dance Ensemble member. We hope each dancer learns to enjoy and respect the art of dance.

Class Descriptions

Beginning Movement/Tap - Ages 2 1/2 & 3

This class is structured for the two and a half and three year old. The introduction of some basic ballet steps will take place along with rhythm awareness and learning of some dance discipline. The last 15 minutes of class in introduce the child to tap basics.

Creative Movement/Tap - Ages 4 & 5

The Creative Movement class will introduce the four and five year old to the structure of a ballet class. At this point the child will begin to develop listening skills, strength, balance and coordination. As in Beginning Movements, the last 15 minutes of class will be tap.

Pre-Ballet/Tap - Ages 5 & 6

The five and six year old will learn the structure and progression of a ballet class. The ballet barre exercises are introduced facing the barre holding on the both hands to ensure proper body placement. The enjoyment of movement to music is still the emphasis of the class at this level. The last 15 minutes of class will continue tap basics learned in Beginning Movement and Creative Movement.

Ballet 1 & Tap 1

The Ballet 1 class teaches the seven to nine year old ballet terminology and technique. At the barre, students are now strong enough to execute exercises holding onto the barre with only one hand. When the students leave the barre to dance in the center floor portion of the class, they will be using all of the pervious experience to begin putting combination steps together.

The Tap 1 class emphasizes the importance of technique and sound articulation.