ACCELERATE for Ages 12+
Fueling the drive toward performance.
Accelerate propels intermediate and advanced dancers into a deeper commitment to their craft. Focused training, ensemble collaboration, and performance preparation come together to elevate both technique and stage presence. This level is for dancers ready to invest more time and energy, cultivating their unique voice as artists and preparing for the performance demands of our top-tier company.
Students should turn the minimum required age for class during the 2025 calendar year. Take a moment to review our dress code and other helpful information on our Policies & Resources page.
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Requirements
At the ACCELERATE level, students are required to participate in a minimum number of weekly foundational classes to ensure both the safety and personal growth of each dancer. Foundational classes are Ballet, Jazz, and Contemporary.
For intermediate dancers, a minimum of 2 foundational classes per week is required. For those in advanced classes, a minimum of 3 foundational classes per week is required. These class minimums are carefully designed to:
- Prevent injury by maintaining consistent physical conditioning, flexibility, and muscle memory
- Reinforce technique through regular practice and repetition of foundational and advanced skills
- Support growth in artistry, confidence, and performance ability through sustained, focused instruction
- Foster accountability and a strong sense of commitment to the ensemble and personal goals
Dancers may choose any combination of technique, style, and choreography classes to meet these minimums, allowing flexibility while maintaining the integrity of our program. Regular attendance not only builds stronger, safer dancers but also nurtures a deeper connection to the discipline, creativity, and joy of dance.
Ballet
Classical technique with grace, strength, and discipline. Rooted in classical tradition, Ballet forms the foundation of our technical training, emphasizing grace, strength, flexibility, and musicality. Each class includes barre work, center combinations, and across-the-floor progressions that build proper alignment, balance, and refined movement quality.
In our ACCELERATE program (ages 12 and up), Ballet is offered at intermediate and advanced levels, challenging students to refine precision, performance quality, and technical depth. These classes offer a disciplined yet inspiring space to pursue growth and mastery in a foundational dance form that supports all styles.
Whether you’re building confidence or pursuing excellence, our ballet program nurtures a lifelong appreciation for the elegance and discipline of classical dance.
Class Options
Intermediate • Ages 12+
- Mondays at 4:30–6:00 p.m.
- Thursdays at 6:00–7:30 p.m.
Advanced • Approval Required
- Mondays at 6:00–7:30 p.m.
- Thursdays at 4:30–6:00 p.m.
Pointe
Strength, precision, and the artistry of classical ballet. Offered exclusively in our ACCELERATE program (ages 12 and up), Pointe is designed for dedicated ballet dancers at the intermediate and advanced levels who are ready to elevate their training—literally and technically. This class focuses on building the strength, control, and refined alignment required for dancing en pointe.
Each class includes barre and center exercises that emphasize foot articulation, balance, and safe progression, while reinforcing classical technique and injury prevention. Dancers work to develop the endurance, precision, and grace needed for pointe work, all within a supportive, focused environment.
Instructor approval is required for enrollment to ensure dancers have the physical readiness and technical foundation to train safely and successfully.
Class Options
Intermediate • Approval Required
- Thursdays at 7:30–8:30 p.m.
Advanced • Approval Required
- Mondays at 7:30–8:30 p.m.
Jazz
Expressive, energetic, and evolving with every level. Our Jazz program combines the precision of technique with the freedom of expression, offering a vibrant blend of styles—from the power and stage presence of Commercial Jazz to the fluid storytelling of Lyrical Jazz. Rooted in strong fundamentals, dancers explore turns, jumps, isolations, and expressive choreography that challenge both their athleticism and artistry.
Dancers in the ACCELERATE program (ages 12 and up), jazz training expands at intermediate and advanced levels to include greater technical complexity and deeper performance skills. Dancers explore contrasting jazz styles—sharp, high-energy commercial movement and emotionally driven lyrical choreography—refining their versatility, stage presence, and interpretive ability.
Whether leaping boldly or moving with subtle grace, our Jazz program inspires dancers to move with intention, individuality, and impact.
Class Options
Intermediate • Ages 12+
- Thursdays at 4:30–6:00 p.m.
Advanced • Approval Required
- Thursdays at 6:00–7:30 p.m.
Tap
Rhythm, musicality, and show-stopping style. Tap is where sound meets movement, blending the intricate technique of precision tap with the flair of Broadway-style performance. Dancers learn to create rhythms with their feet while developing coordination, timing, and stage presence in an upbeat and expressive class environment.
In our ACCELERATE program (ages 12 and up), tap classes at the intermediate and advanced levels challenge dancers to refine clarity, speed, and style. Dancers explore both rhythm-based and theatrical tap, pushing their technique and performance skills in choreography that demands both precision and personality.
Whether aspiring to light up the stage in musicals or simply inspired by the rhythm underfoot, our Tap program empowers dancers to find their voice through sound, storytelling, and style.
Class Options
Intermediate • Ages 12+
- Mondays at 6:00–7:00 p.m.
Advanced • Approval Required
- Mondays at 5:00–6:00 p.m.
Musical Theater
Dance, character, and the magic of Broadway! Step into the spotlight with Musical Theater, where jazz technique meets storytelling in a class that celebrates the energy and emotion of Broadway. Dancers bring characters to life through expressive movement, theatrical choreography, and a focus on stage presence, acting, and performance quality.
Dancers in the ACCELERATE program (ages 12 and up), Musical Theater becomes more technically and artistically demanding at the intermediate and advanced levels. Dancers explore choreography inspired by both classic and contemporary musicals, learning how to seamlessly blend movement with emotion and character development to captivate an audience.
Whether preparing for a role or simply driven by a passion to perform, our Musical Theater program gives dancers the tools to shine on stage and tell stories through movement.
Class Options
Teen Experience • Ages 12+
- Tuesdays at 7:00–8:00 p.m.
Contemporary
Creative movement, emotional expression, and technical freedom. Contemporary dance blends elements of ballet, jazz, and modern movement to create a style that is expressive, grounded, and ever-evolving. Dancers explore fluidity, improvisation, and emotional storytelling, building both technique and personal artistry through dynamic choreography and creative exploration.
At the ACCELERATE level (ages 12 and up), dancers engage in intermediate and advanced training that challenges their technique, creativity, and performance depth. Contemporary classes at this level include floor work, weight shifts, abstract movement, and emotional interpretation, encouraging dancers to take risks and connect more deeply with their movement.
Whether you’re reaching, falling, spiraling, or still, our Contemporary program inspires dancers to move authentically and expressively, cultivating both technical strength and artistic voice.
Class Options
Intermediate • Ages 12+
- Wednesdays at 4:30–5:30 p.m.
Advanced • Approval Required
- Wednesdays at 5:30–7:00 p.m.
Hip Hop
Athletic movement, musical precision, and street-style energy. Hip Hop brings high-energy movement and bold musicality together in a class that celebrates style, strength, and self-expression. Dancers build coordination, stamina, and stage presence through freestyle, choreography, and foundational hip hop techniques inspired by commercial, street, and social dance styles.
For dancers entering the ACCELERATE program (ages 12 and up), Hip Hop classes offer intermediate and advanced levels that challenge students with intricate footwork, faster choreography, dynamic textures, and freestyle exploration. Dancers develop precision, control, and personal style while learning to connect movement with musical phrasing and attitude.
From bold beats to smooth grooves, our Hip Hop program empowers dancers to move with authenticity, confidence, and creative freedom.
Class Options
Teen Experience • Ages 12+
- Wednesdays at 7:00–8:00 p.m.
Core & More
Dance conditioning for strength, stability, and stamina. Get ready to power up your dancing from the inside out! CORE & MORE is an upbeat, energizing conditioning class designed specifically for dancers who want to level up their strength, control, and endurance.
In this class, dancers will engage in fun, full-body workouts that target:
- Core stability for better balance and turns
- Upper and lower body strength to support jumps, extensions, and lifts
- Flexibility and alignment to reduce injury and increase fluidity
- Endurance training to build stamina for longer routines and performances
Through a mix of floor work, dynamic movement, and cross-training techniques, dancers will learn how strength training outside of traditional class exercises can enhance their technique, refine their movement quality, and prepare them for more challenging choreography.
Whether you’re prepping for performance season, building your foundation, or just want to feel stronger and more confident in class, CORE & MORE is the perfect new addition to your dance week! Come ready to sweat, strengthen, and surprise yourself. Your future dancing self will thank you!
Class Options
Intermediate • Ages 12+
- Wednesdays at 5:30–6:30 p.m.
Advanced • Approval Required
- Wednesdays at 4:30–5:30 p.m.
