Dance Classes

Phillipsburg Academy of Music offers a variety of programs in different dance styles for both adults and children. The atmosphere is welcoming and fun, catering to students of all levels, from absolute beginner and up.

A one year experience for children who want to study ballet. This class is taught at a gentler level than our beginning ballet class to avoid injury to little dancers. Prerequisite for 5 year olds to take pre-primary ballet is completion of both years of preschool dance.

For the student who has completed pointe preparation classes. Emphasis is on correct foot and body alignment on pointe as well as the study of proper techniques for more difficult steps.

A three year program of beginning ballet training introducing the study of french vocabulary, basic barre and center steps.

For the student with the equivalent of three years of ballet, this class maintains the format of beginning ballet classes, but at a more difficult level and for longer duration. Intermediate students are encouraged to take at least two classes per week. Intermediate II class includes pointe preperation. To ensure adequate strength and mental awareness, all dancers must be taking a minimum of two technique classes a week.

Classes in various styles, such as tap, jazz and hip-hop are available for dancers at all levels from beginners with no experience in the dance style to advanced level dancers who are working on perfecting their form and technique. Students will learn technique, terminology and movement qualities pertaining to their chosen style of dance.

Students learn the fundamentals and vocabulary of ballet and modern dance including barre and floor work. Healthy posture, stretching, warm-up and cool-down are emphasized. Classes are geared toward beginning recreational students.

A one-year experience for children who want to study tap or jazz dance. This class is taught at a gentler level than our beginning class to avoid injury to little dancers. Prerequisite for 5 year olds to take pre-modern dance is completion of years of preschool dance.