Dance for preschool and elementary aged children is an active, fun and creative way to encourage physiological, emotional, and cognitive development in addition to promoting social skills and cooperative participation with a group. For the young child, movement is pre-verbal, and can be a valuable outlet for thoughts and emotions as a child develops and expands verbal skills. Participation in any of the Children's program classes will bring the fundamental concepts of codified and creative movement with a focus on developing spatial awareness and cooperation to all participants in an exciting and supportive setting.

Junior Teen Level
At this level, APDAY feels it is vital to a Student's progress and recommends attending dance class more than once a week. If a student is enrolled 2 ballet classes per week at this level she may be permitted to take the pre-pointe/pointe class at the discretion of the director. At this stage of a dancer's development it is recommended that students begin to make the choice between dancing recreationally and perusing an intensive program. APDAY will serve the needs of both the recreational dancer and intensive dancer at this level equally. APDAY will work closely with students and parents at this stage to ensure that the student is progressing on a track that is appropriate for each individual. Classes will be mixed and will address the needs of both recreational and pre professional students.
Senior Teen Level
At this stage APDAY will work with parents and students on a case by case basis to best place them on a recreational track or Pre-Professional Senior program. Students on the recreational track may take any combination of classes. Students who wish to focus their training by entering a Pre-Professional track will take 2 ballet classes and will choose at least 2 elective classes per week. Only students on a pre professional track will be eligible for Pointe classes at this level.

Dance is a joyful, kinetic experience for all ages that encourages skill building, cultural and social awareness, focus, creative thought and an appreciation for one’s self and the arts.  Our policy is to maintain a fun atmosphere for recreational, kinetic learning for all ages. APDAY encourages continued participation in the movement arts. Whether a student participates in adult dance classes, or the yoga program, APDAY strives to serve our adult student's fitness needs while fulfilling the need for an exciting artistic and spiritual outlet. All adult classes are taught on a drop in basis. You can join any of our adult classes at any time! Have an idea for the schedule? Let us know and we will do our best to make it happen!

APDAY will work on a case by case basis with students in need of financial assistance. The director will work with parents of students wishing to participate in the children’s or core youth programs on scholarship and will arrange classes on a subsidized scale. Students over the age of 13 who are in need of financial assistance may be invited to enter into the Senior scholarship program.  Students in the Senior scholarship program (ages 13 and up) will earn subsidized classes through a work-study program (to be determined by need). All students in the “Core Youth Program” who are in the scholarship/work study program are required to take at least one ballet class per week, maintain a certain level of academic achievement (report card review) and participate in the “appreciation program” to be eligible for the scholarship/work study program. Work Study activities may include but are not limited to: assisting with classes, basic administrative tasks and maintenance projects.

Contemporary/Modern/lyrical

Pageant Coaching

Jazz

Weddings

Bachelorettes

Tap

Ballet/Pointe

Musical Theater

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