Acrobatics uses strength and flexibility to perform gymnastic-based tricks. In this class, students perform conditioning exercises to prepare them for increased difficulty.  It teaches flexibility, balance, strength, and coordination.  DIDC Acro Instructors are certified by Acrobatic Arts and classes follow the Acrobatic Arts syllabus.

Dancers in leveled Acro classes are required to be in either a ballet and/or jazz class in order to work on the dance-specific aspects of technique used for Acro. In order for dancers to get the most out of their Acro class, dancers need to have their fundamental dance technique covered in a ballet or jazz class.

The classic dance form of ballet teaches strength, poise, and balance using specific terminology, technique, and choreography. Dancers are trained at the barre in order to develop correct posture and to prepare the body for the demands of classical dance.  The main goal of Ballet is to learn and improve upon one’s technique, which will be used as a foundation in every subject of dance. In ballet, dancers learn to execute classical movements with grace.

Ballet Add-On Classes – available for those wishing to advance/progress “en pointe” (in addition to their regular Ballet class).

—Pre-Pointe – Before beginning pointe work, a Ballet dancer must undertake many pre-pointe exercises to ensure they are strong enough to dance on pointe without injury.  Dancers must be at least 12 years of age and have completed extensive work in ballet to enroll in this class. (Must be currently enrolled in Ballet II+).  

—Pointe – Pointe is ballet performed in pointe shoes.  Dancers must be at least 12 years of age and have completed extensive work in ballet and pre-pointe to enroll in this class.  Students are ONLY admitted to go up on pointe when recommended by the pointe teacher.  Students are evaluated on coordination, posture, strength, and feet.  There is an inherent risk going up on pointe, therefore, we will only recommend those students who are developmentally ready to begin pointe work.

Similar to the fluidity of lyrical but with less emphasis on ballet-based technique. Dancers are taught to express themselves through movement by interpreting the words, music, and emotion of a song. This class is available to students grades 6 & up.