Children's Program
Please note that not all
classes are offered every semester.
Please refer to the current semester schedule for a list of
what is available.
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Children's Classes
Thank you for choosing us for your first dance experience! all of
our classes are structured to foster a love of dance & creativity in
your child. Fun routines to familiar songs, music appreciation,
rhythmic games and exercises, "free dance" to get those creative
wiggles out, and even proper dance terminology are the foundation of
our classes. We consider our relationship wtih your child a
privilege, and we're honored to have you experience the nurturing
atmosphere at PA Academy of the Arts!
Has your little one always wanted to dance to beautiful classical music, jumping and swirling and floating around the room?
BALLET
is for you! We'll focus on the basic
French terminology, stretching and coordination exercises, positions of ballet,
proper posture, and rhythm exercises.
If you've noticed your child clapping to the beat or banging on pots and pans, you may have a
TAP
dancer in the making! Tap is great fun, allowing kids to make music and dance with their feet at the same time! We'll focus on lots of beginning steps with plenty of fun and rhythm thrown in!
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Tiny Dancers Ballet & Tap (3 - 4 year olds)
A high energy ballet and tap class, designed for 3
and 4 year olds. Dancers learn the basic positions, movements
and steps of both ballet AND tap, plus are encouraged to express
themselves through "free dance" and improvisation!
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KinderMoves
Ballet, Tap & Jazz (4 -
6 year olds)
A high
energy ballet, tap & jazz class designed to teach students the
basics, while expressing themselves through "free dance" and
improvisation! Students
spend approximately 25 minutes on each discipline. |
Creative Ballet
Ballet (3 - 5 year olds)
On your toes and around you go! Students learn the basics of
ballet through wonderful images, "free dance" and imaginative
games! |
Happy Feet
Tap (3 - 5 year olds)
Happy tap for happy little feet! A creative tap class that
focuses on solid basics while ensuring that kids have tons of
fun! |
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CAMPS, WORKSHOPS & INTENSIVES
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Princess Camp
(4 - 7 year olds)
Join us for a week full of royal fun! Girls become a part of
fairytale magic, as we dance to our favorite princess music,
such as Snow White, Sleeping Beauty, Cinderella, and other
fairytale songs. Our day includes dancing, dress up, story time,
princess crafts, etiquette lessons and more! At the end of our
last day, there will be a tea party with the “Queen Mothers” and
special performance for parents, where they can watch their
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BUGS Life
(Ages 5+)
Spend 3 days splashing through Potter run and the Spring Pond on
PAA’s grounds with Mr. Chuck, a Penn State Biology Grad and
former Biology and Entomology research assistant. Learn about
the life of a stream by capturing May Flies, Caddis Flies and
their nymphs, crayfish, fish and maybe a frog or two! Learn
about the food they eat and where they live in the stream. With
some special help from the Clearwater Conservancy, we’ll find
out just how healthy the water in our stream and spring are!
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ShowStoppers
(ages 5+)
Showstoppers is our exciting new Children's Performing
Company, open to all students ages 5 and older. Kids learn to give back to
our community by performing at local venues like the Centre Hall Library and
Wynwood House. Auditions are not required for this company -- we want ALL
our students to join in the fun! This is a great way for our younger dancers
to make new friends and get exposure to new styles of dance! Requires a
45-minute rehearsal, plus one other technique class. No experience
necessary. |
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