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Youth 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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Ballet & Pointe
Ballet is the basis for all the other
dance, and we offer excellent training for girls and boys. All
students are taught French terminology, as well as being exposed to
the major ballets, significant dancers and important choreographers.
Classes are carefully planned to allow students to reach their full
potential. Our
ballet program also features Pointe Preparation (ages 10+), Pointe
(girls ages 12+ who are physically ready), and our Pilates-based stretching and
strengthening Ballet Workout classes.
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HIP-HOP
The magnetic allure of hip-hop
dance has become more and more prevalent in areas outside of urban-based
cities, and we are excited to welcome our highly
qualified instructors of both the movement and historical culture of
hip-hop. You won't want to miss these positive, exciting and authentic
classes!
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Jazz Dance
Flexibility,
center placement, clean lines, multiple turns, leaps and the ability to
quickly transmit combinations from the brain to the body are the nuts
and bolts of jazz technique. Our program includes all this plus training
in the greatest styles of American Jazz dance, including Giordano, Fosse
and more! Students are taught strong jazz fundamentals along with the
latest lyrical and contemporary trends. To accomplish an advanced level,
students should supplement their jazz with a ballet class.
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Tap
PAA features the absolute highest quality training available for
all ages! Come tap your toes with the finest
teachers in Pennsylvania and "dig" into our comprehensive curriculum while
learning about this classic American art form and its global community. Our
methods allow students from an early age to have a solid understanding of
what tap dancing is all about. It is not just making noise; it's learning
about rhythm, sound, technique, style and making music with your feet!
PAA boasts
one of the strongest tap
programs in Pennsylvania, regularly hosting live tap jams, concerts with
international artists, and regular master classes with hoofers from all over
the world! Join us for the fun!
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Theatre
Baby, take a bow!
With movie musicals and dance productions making a
comeback in Hollywood and on Broadway, dancers who can sing and act (also
known as "triple threats") are
highly valued in the industry! Our Stage & Screen classes expose
actors to all those great movies and musicals that you love -- from Cats to
Singin' in the Rain to West Side Story. What a great way
to improve self-confidence, encourage exploration, foster creativity and learn the skills needed to make it in the
"Biz"!
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CAMPS, WORKSHOPS, INTENSIVES & STUDIO
COMPANIEs
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Lumiere Studio Company
By audition only. Lumiere is our
Contemporary company that performs works including classical and
contemporary ballet, modern and jazz. |
Crunch! Productions
By audition only. Crunch is our
top-notch tap company that works with the leading names in the tap world. |
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
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Classical
Ballet Workshop
This program is designed
to teach dancers the joy, grace and discipline found in the world of
ballet. Dancers will work on everything from fine-tuning their technique
to learning beautiful new choreography. Daily schedule includes full-length ballet
technique class, jumps and turns, and even a special session on dancer
nutrition and health! We'll also explore the exquisite ballet "Paquita",
about a gypsy girl and her true love! Don't miss this terrific chance to
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So You Think You Can Flap
A one-day, all-tap workshop for experienced tappers who just can't get
enough tap! Schedule includes: rudiments and fast footwork,
improvisation, original Broadway choreography, and more! Don't miss this concentrated study
with Broadway hoofer and choreographer Sarah Mason. |
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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A
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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