COURSES OFFERED BY ATLANTA DANCE AND MUSIC ACADEMY

A foundation class for the absolute beginner, you will learn the basic positions of arms and legs, correct body posture and alignment, a beginning vocabulary of steps and simple combinations of movements using those steps

A survey class with a focus on basic technique from modern dance (i.e. the Horton technique used by Alvin Ailey, Martha Graham, Merce Cunningham), commercial dance (i.e. Janet Jackson, Lady Gaga, Beyonce, etc.), and improvisation styles

A popular, commercial-style dance class that infuses the latest styles of street jazz and popular music. Participants focus on choreography and are encouraged to take the accompanying hip-hop fundamentals class to take a deeper dive into the art form

An introductory class that exposes young dancers to formal training in classical, contemporary, and street dance styles. The class provides a solid foundation for the developing dancer. Suitable for children ages 7 -9, this class meets once per week

A deep breathing and alignment warm-up, barre, center floor and grand allegro moving across the floor. Using the elements learned in basics as the building blocks, barre exercises expand and increase in repetitions and speed and include more stretching

Classes designed to develop rhythm, style and percussive sound in a fun setting. This class encourages proper technique that produces clear tap sounds. Tap I and Tap II children's class suitable for children ages 6-11; Teen's class suitable for dancers ages 12+ and above