Dance Classes
West End Academy of Dance is a performing arts studio. We believe that dance is a universal language that connects us all, and our classes are specially designed to welcome you to this wonderful community. Our focus is on the main types of dance: ballet, tap, and jazz. As students develop their skills, we offer pointe and contemporary (lyrical) classes. No matter what you are looking for, we have options for every age and skill level. Learn more about what we offer below.
Ballet
Build a Strong Foudation
As a foundation to many styles of dance, ballet is a key starting point for our dances. Self-discipline, flexibility, agility, good posture and balance are just some of the skills they will work on in all of their ballet classes at W.E.A.D.. From Pre-ballet to pointe, we provide students with opportunities to grow as a ballerina or learn dance in another style after learning the basics. Twirl over to the Parent Portal to Register for a Ballet Class Now!
Tap
Feel the Rhythm
Rhythm Tap and Broadway (Theatrical) Tap styles are both taught during our classes. We enrich our dancers knowledge and skills with a variety of tap dances and music throughout the year. Dancers will learn how to use their feet as instruments to add to the music or to create their own. We offer a range of levels suitable for many different ages and skill levels. What are you waiting for? Shuffle over to the Parent Portal and Register for a Tap Class Today!
Jazz
Move Your Body
Get your body moving in our jazz classes where students explore a variety of styles from classical jazz to Bob Fosse, there is something for everyone to enjoy. We offer a variety of levels to allow our dancers to grow. Dancers may begin taking jazz at age 7 so dancers have enough ballet experience giving them a basic foundation of movements that we will be building upon in our classes. Get your Jazz Hands ready and Sign Up Today!
Lyrical
Dance with Your Heart
Dancing with your heard is our definition of lyrical dancing. It is a combination of ballet and jazz styles that use emotions within the dance to express oneself to the audience. We pride ourselves in challenging our lyrical students to reach out of their comfort zones and learn choreography to express joy sorrow, anger, love, and so much more. Express your excitement and Register for a Lyrical Class!
Tiny Dancers
Tutu Cute!
Using their dance shoes for the first time, these tiny dances will be practicing creative movement while we introduce them to ballet and tap motions. Dancers will learn about rhythm, flexibility, posture, and the importance of stretching and following directions. Fostering a love of dance at a young age is one of the goals of this class. Dancers can expect to giggle, use props, plie, shake tambourines, shuffle-step, and so much more. Don't miss the opportunity to be apart of this class, Sign-up today!
Grow With Me
Move to the Music
Music and movement with a grown-up is a fun way to develop social skills, gross and fine motor skills, and most of all, it is a great time for meeting new friends while bonding with your little one! Instruments, props and dancing make this class a hit for infants, toddlers and grown-ups too! So "Shake Your Sillies Out" and Sign-up for our Next Session. (Dance Cards can also be purchased for drop-ins)