Classes & Rates

Platinum Dance Academy offers a wide array of classes for students aged two and older. Parents and students can tailor a dance program to their specific needs through both private and group classes. Our structured dance program exposes and educates our dancers to the proper dance techniques needed to build a strong dance foundation. Dancers' age, ability level and previous dance experience determines class placement. All class sizes are limited to give your dancer the special attention they deserve.

Tuition Rates 2009/2010

Combo Classes / Tiny Dancers - A full hour class specially designed to introduce our younger students to the different styles of dance that we offer in our regular dance program. All Combination Classes include Ballet, Tap, and Creative Movement.

Ballet - The foundation of all dance forms. Body placement, flexibility, alignment, strength and technique are achieved through barre and center floor work based on a variety of techniques. At the intermediate and advanced levels it is recommended that students take several classes per week. Advanced classes will include optional work en Pointe.

Tap - This form of dance teaches the student the basic fundamentals of tap sounds and steps leading to advanced rhythms and syncopation. Dancers progress to tap combinations and later, routines that incorporate many tap styles.

Jazz - This ever-popular form of dance incorporates many styles such as Fosse, Character, and Hip-Hop to name a few. The classes are divided to include a warm-up, cross-floor work, and technique ending with choreography set to contemporary music.

Lyrical - A very popular style of dance, this beautiful contemporary dance form incorporates Ballet, Jazz, and Modern techniques while maintaining classical lines and movement. Please note: Students must have previous ballet experience and currently enrolled in ballet for this discipline.

Acrobatics - A unique form of movement that is similar to gymnastics. Instruction in tumbling as well as stretching, strength, and basic dance is included. Students are taught many skills such as forward rolls, handstands, backbends, walkovers, and back handsprings.

Hip Hop - No prior dance training is necessary, you only need the desire to learn and love today's music, have some natural coordination, good rhythm and are age 8 or older. The class starts with a conditioning warm-up and teaches contemporary street dance.

Musical Theater - This exciting class is designed to focus on the many aspects of musical theater; e.g., auditioning techniques, singing and dancing simultaneously, tap dancing, acting, and many other aspects that go into becoming a "triple threat" on stage.

Adult Classes - There are classes for beginner, intermediate, and advanced levels for ages 18 and up. Classes are fun, social, and a great way to stay in shape.

Yoga - Practice a soft, flowing form of traditional yoga in a relaxed setting. The class focuses on stress release and the gentle conditioning of the body. Beginners are welcome.

Private Lessons - Private and Semi-Private lessons are available in any subject. For more information, please contact the studio director.

Competitive Classes - Competitive level classes are offered for the more serious dancer. Students enter this program through audition or upon teacher recommendation and are chosen by skill level, motivation and dedication. Being a Company member is equivalent to being on a “select” sports team, a significant commitment to dance and a great deal of extra time and effort is involved. If interested, please contact the studio for more information.