Columbia Dance Academy Class Curriculum

*Creative Movement * Ballet * Pointe * Tap * Jazz *
*Modern * Hip Hop * Lyrical * Tumbling *

The Dance Home of the
Columbia Acro & Tumbling Team

Class Curriculum

Dance Classes

Pre-School Classes
(ages 3-4 years)

This class will help develop the child’s body awareness, balance, and vocabulary. It will also increase their gross motor skills and attention span. Most importantly, it will enhance their self-esteem.

The 3 year old classes are Creative Movement, taught in groups no larger than 6, lasting 30 minutes.

The 4 year old classes are Creative
Movement and Tap & Tumble, taught in groups no larger that 8, lasting 45 minutes.

Level 1 Classes
(ages 5-12) Beginner

Ballet and Tap classes are offered to these age groups. Classes are one hour long, and taught in groups no larger than 12 – 14. Classes are also separated according to age.

Level 2 to 5 Classes

Ballet, Pointe, Tap, Jazz and Contemporary are offered.
Ballet class is required.

Level 2A – Advanced Beginner
Level 2B – Beginning Intermediate
Level 3 – Intermediate
Level 4 – Advanced Intermediate
Level 5 – Advanced

Levels 2 to 5 range in age, and are based on ability. Please call Jeanne for placement in these levels.

Tumbling/Acro Classes

Tumbling and Acrobatic Gymnastics Classes are offered at beginning, intermediate and advanced levels. Students will learn limbering and power tumbling skills.

Non-competitive classes are held at the dance studio, and the competitive team classes (C.A.T.T.) are held at the Hearnes Center.

Columbia Acro and Tumbling Team (C.A.T.T.)

Acrobatic Gymnastics (Acro) emphasizes the combined beauty of dance and acrobatics. Acro is fun for students because it is a partner sport requiring athletes of all ages, shapes, and sizes. The combination of dance, tumbling and partner skills make Acro very unique. This sport will enhance the student in many ways including: physical strength, flexibility, agility, balance, and grace, as well as the ability to work with others.

The Columbia Acro and Tumbling Team (CATT) participates in meets at the local, state and national level. Classes are held at the Hearnes Center.

Please call Heather Zepp, CATT Head Coach, at 573-619-0349 or e-mail to hzepp@columbia.k12.mo.us
for further information about CATT.

Contact Miss Jeanne
jsdancer@charter.net
573-817-0486

Columbia Dance Academy
4250 E. Broadway, Suite 1031
Columbia, Missouri 65201