CLASS DESCRIPTIONS AND DRESS CODE
All Out Dance Academy has designed class offerings to train well-rounded dancers and exceptional, responsible people. Part of the discipline of dance training is learning responsibility and accountability. Adhering to class dress-codes teaches children responsibility and sets the tone and frame of mind for a productive class.
classes for 3-5 and 5-7 yrs
3-5yr Ballet/Tap Combo
This 1-hour class is designed to introduce first time dancers to the structure of dance class and continue skill training for dancers in their early years. Dancers will spend 30 minutes learning ballet skills and 30-minutes focused on tap instruction in a fun and creative but structured environment. Dancers will perform ONE dance in the genre of the teacher’s choosing at the end of the year recital.
DRESS CODE FOR THIS CLASS: LIGHT PINK OR LIGHT PURPLE LEOTARD (NO SKIRTS, ATTACHED OR UNATTACHED), PINK TIGHTS, PINK LEATHER BALLET SHOES, BLACK PATENT LEATHER TAP SHOES (WITH ELASTIC OR TAP TIES, NO RIBBON) HAIR PULLED AWAY FROM FACE AND SECURED IN PONYTAIL OR BUN.
3-5yr Hip Hop
This 30-minute class is a fun introduction to Hip Hop for young dancers. Dancers will learn beginner hip hop skills, coordination, stretching and counting with fun upbeat music. Dancers will perform ONE dance at the end of the year recital.
DRESS CODE FOR THIS CLASS: BLACK SHORTS, LEGGINGS OR SWEATPANTS, WHITE OR BLACK TANK TOP OR T-SHIRT OR ALL OUT DANCE ACADEMY T-SHIRT, TENNIS SHOES (DEDICATED FOR DANCE CLASS ONLY TO PREVENT DAMAGE TO THE FLOOR). HAIR PULLED AWAY FROM FACE AND SECURED IN PONYTAIL OR BUN.
3-5-yr and 5-7yr Acro
Acro is a gymnastics based class that focuses on strength and flexibility. Skills will be taught in a progressive manner based on each dancer individual age and skill level. This is a skills only class and dancers will not perform at the end of the year recital.
DRESS CODE FOR THIS CLASS: ANY LEOTARD AND CONVERTIBLE TIGHTS, NO SHOES. HAIR PULLED AWAY FROM FACE AND SECURED, (BUN OR FRENCH BRAID IS IDEAL)
5-7yr Ballet/Tap/Jazz Combo
This 1 ½ -hour class adds Jazz instruction to dancers’ training while helping them adjust to longer instruction and focus times. Dancers will spend 30 minutes learning and perfecting skills in each genre. Dancers will perform TWO dances in the genres of the teacher’s choosing at the end of the year recital.
DRESS CODE FOR THIS CLASS: ROYAL BLUE LEOTARD (NO SKIRTS, ATTACHED OR UNATTACHED), PINK TIGHTS, PINK BALLET SHOES, BLACK LACE UP OXFORD TAP SHOES, TAN SLIP ON JAZZ SHOES. HAIR PULLED AWAY FROM THE FACE AND SECURED IN A BUN OR PONYTAIL.
5-7yr HIP HOP
This 30-minute class is designed as an extension of the 5-7 Combo class to give dancers, that are ready for 2 full hours of instruction, more diversity in their training. Dancers will learn beginner hip hop skills, practice putting choreography together, and explore rhythm and patterns in music in more detail. Dancers will perform ONE dance at the end of the year recital.
DRESS CODE FOR THIS CLASS: BLACK SHORTS, LEGGINGS OR SWEATPANTS, WHITE OR BLACK TANK TOP OR T-SHIRT OR ALL OUT DANCE ACADEMY T-SHIRT, TENNIS SHOES (DEDICATED FOR DANCE CLASS ONLY TO PREVENT DAMAGE TO THE FLOOR). HAIR PULLED AWAY FROM FACE AND SECURED IN PONYTAIL OR BUN.
classes for 6-8 yrs
6-8yr Ballet
Ballet is the fundamental foundation for most styles of dance. Ballet training helps dancers understand the way their body moves and builds the muscles necessary to execute technical skills needed for multiple styles of dance. This 1-hour class will introduce dancers to the traditional format of ballet training with a full barre warm-up, Center work including Adagio and Allegro, and ending class with Reverence. Dancers will gain strength, control, balance and gracefulness in movement throughout this class. Dancers will perform ONE dance at the end of the year recital.
DRESS CODE FOR THIS CLASS: BLACK LEOTARD (NO SKIRT, ATTACHED OR UNATTACHED), PINK TIGHTS, PINK LEATHER OR CANVAS BALLET SHOES. HAIR PULLED AWAY FROM THE FACE AND SECURED IN A BUN.
6-8yr Tap
This class with help dancers develop rhythm and understand music at a deeper level. Tap is a rhythmic percussive dance form that uses the sounds from a dancer’s feet to accompany music or to create their own. Dancers will learn traditional tap technique perfecting basic skills that they will eventually put into more complex patterns for choreography. Dancers will perform ONE dance at the end of the year recital.
DRESS CODE FOR THIS CLASS: SOLID COLOR LEOTARD (NO SKIRT, ATTACHED OR UNATTACHED), TAN TIGHTS, BLACK SHORTS OR LEGGINGS, BLACK LACE UP OXFORD TAP SHOES. HAIR PULLED AWAY FROM THE FACE AND SECURED IN A BUN OR PONYTAIL.
6-8yr Jazz
Jazz dance introduces a stylistic dance vocabulary for a fun, expressive way of dancing. This dance style is known for its upbeat music and choreography style. Basic jazz dance technique will be introduced in this class as well as a more in depth stretching routine to improve flexibility and strength. Dancers will perform ONE dance at the end of the year recital.
DRESS CODE FOR THIS CLASS: SOLID COLOR LEOTARD (NO SKIRT, ATTACHED OR UNATTACHED), TAN TIGHTS, BLACK SHORTS OR LEGGINGS, TAN SLIP ON JAZZ SHOES. HAIR PULLED AWAY FROM THE FACE AND SECURED IN A BUN OR PONYTAIL.
6-8yr Lyrical
This class takes the fundamentals of ballet and jazz and combines them into a slower flowing dance form that allows for emotional expression through movement. Dancers will enjoy the slower pace and artistic exploration that lyrical dance offers while also improving on ballet and jazz technique. Dancers will perform ONE dance at the end of the year recital.
DRESS CODE FOR THIS CLASS: SOLID COLOR LEOTARD (NO SKIRT, ATTACHED OR UNATTACHED), TAN TIGHTS, BLACK SHORTS OR LEGGINGS, TAN SLIP ON JAZZ SHOES. HAIR PULLED AWAY FROM THE FACE AND SECURED IN A BUN OR PONYTAIL.
6-8yr Hip Hop
Hip Hop encompasses many different urban dance styles as well as freestyle movement to give students the opportunity to develop their own sense of style. This class teaches rhythm, coordination, musicality and choreography without suggestive music or movements. Students are challenged to think on their feet while enjoying an energetic and fast-paced dance class. Dancers will develop focus, strength, and agility while having fun. Dancers will perform ONE dance at the end of the year recital.
DRESS CODE FOR THIS CLASS: BLACK SHORTS, LEGGINGS OR SWEATPANTS, WHITE OR BLACK TANK TOP OR T-SHIRT OR ALL OUT DANCE ACADEMY T-SHIRT, TENNIS SHOES (DEDICATED FOR DANCE CLASS ONLY TO PREVENT DAMAGE TO THE FLOOR). HAIR PULLED AWAY FROM FACE AND SECURED IN A PONYTAIL.
6-8 Musical Theater
Musical Theater is a jazz based dance class using movement, expression and acting skills to perform music and themes from live theater, television and movie productions. Dancers will learn a fun, expressive way of dancing to tell a story, Jazz dance technique, as well as a more in depth stretching routine to improve flexibility and strength. Dancers will perform ONE dance at the end of the year recital.
DRESS CODE FOR THIS CLASS: ANY LEOTARD, TAN TIGHTS, BLACK SHORTS OR LEGGINGS, TAN SLIP ON JAZZ SHOES. HAIR PULLED AWAY FROM THE FACE AND SECURED IN A BUN OR PONYTAIL.
classes for 9-11 yrs
9-11 Ballet
Ballet is the fundamental foundation for most styles of dance. Ballet training helps dancers understand the way their body moves and builds the muscles necessary to execute technical skills needed for multiple styles of dance. This 1-hour class is designed in the traditional format of ballet training with a full barre warm-up, Center work including Adagio and Allegro, and ending class with Reverence. Dancers will gain strength, control, balance and gracefulness in movement throughout this class. Dancers will perform ONE dance at the end of the year recital.
Beginner Level - for dancers just starting out in their ballet training or taking consistent ballet classes for less than two years. Dancers will learn or review and perfect all basic ballet vocabulary and technical skills and work toward preparing for Intermediate Level classes.
Intermediate Level - for dancers that have been taking ballet classes consistently for two or more years. Dancers should have a strong understanding of ballet vocabulary and intermediate level strength, flexibility and technical execution. Intermediate level ballet dancers may begin pre-pointe and pointe work, at the recommendation of their teacher, when their feet and ankles have developed in growth and strength. Please do not purchase pointe shoes without a recommendation from the teacher! Pointe placement will only be offered to dancers that are taking intermediate ballet class twice per week and show proper strength and readiness.
DRESS CODE FOR THIS CLASS: BLACK LEOTARD (OPTIONAL BLACK BALLET SKIRT), PINK TIGHTS, PINK CANVAS BALLET SHOES. HAIR PULLED AWAY FROM THE FACE AND SECURED IN A BUN.
9-11 Tap
This class with help dancers develop rhythm and understand music at a deeper level. Tap is a rhythmic percussive dance form that uses the sounds from a dancer’s feet to accompany music or to create their own. Dancers will learn traditional tap technique perfecting basic skills as well as elements of rhythm tap that they will put into more complex patterns for choreography. Dancers will perform ONE dance at the end of the year recital.
Beginner Level - for dancers just starting out in their tap training or taking consistent tap classes for less than two years. Dancers will learn or review and perfect all basic tap vocabulary and technical skills and increase clarity and speed while preparing for Intermediate Level classes.
Intermediate Level - for dancers that have been taking tap classes consistently for two or more years. Dancers should have a strong understanding of tap vocabulary and intermediate level speed and clarity.
DRESS CODE FOR THIS CLASS: ANY LEOTARD, TAN TIGHTS, BLACK SHORTS OR LEGGINGS, BLACK LACE UP OXFORD TAP SHOES. HAIR PULLED AWAY FROM THE FACE AND SECURED IN A BUN OR PONYTAIL.
9-11 Jazz
Jazz dance introduces a stylistic dance vocabulary for a fun, expressive way of dancing. This dance style is known for its upbeat music and choreography style. Jazz dance technique will be introduced in this class as well as a more in depth stretching routine to improve flexibility and strength. Dancers will perform ONE dance at the end of the year recital.
Beginner Level - for dancers just starting out in their jazz training or taking consistent jazz classes for less than two years. Dancers will learn or review and perfect all basic jazz vocabulary and technical skills and increase flexibility and strength while preparing for Intermediate Level classes.
Intermediate Level - for dancers that have been taking jazz classes consistently for two or more years. Dancers should have a strong understanding of jazz vocabulary and intermediate level flexibility and technical execution.
DRESS CODE FOR THIS CLASS: ANY LEOTARD, TAN TIGHTS, BLACK SHORTS OR LEGGINGS, TAN SLIP ON JAZZ SHOES. HAIR PULLED AWAY FROM THE FACE AND SECURED IN A BUN OR PONYTAIL.
9-11 Lyrical/Contemporary
This class takes the fundamentals of ballet and jazz and combines them into a slower flowing dance form that allows for emotional expression through movement. Their Contemporary training will incorporate aspects of Modern dance with even more exploration in telling a story or conveying emotion through movement. Dancers will enjoy the slower pace and artistic exploration that lyrical and contemporary dance offers while also improving on ballet and jazz technique. Dancers will perform ONE dance at the end of the year recital.
Beginner Level - for dancers just starting out in their lyrical/contemporary training or taking consistent jazz and ballet classes for less than two years. Dancers will learn or review and perfect all basic lyrical and contemporary vocabulary and technical skills and increase flexibility and strength while preparing for Intermediate Level classes.
Intermediate Level - for dancers that have been taking jazz classes consistently for two or more years. Dancers should have a strong understanding of jazz vocabulary and intermediate level flexibility and technical execution.
DRESS CODE FOR THIS CLASS: ANY LEOTARD, TAN TIGHTS, BLACK SHORTS OR LEGGINGS, TAN SLIP ON JAZZ SHOES. HAIR PULLED AWAY FROM THE FACE AND SECURED IN A BUN OR PONYTAIL.
9-11 Hip Hop
Hip Hop encompasses many different urban dance styles as well as freestyle movement to give students the opportunity to develop their own sense of style. This class teaches rhythm, coordination, musicality and choreography without suggestive music or movements. Students are challenged to think on their feet while enjoying an energetic and fast-paced dance class. Dancers will develop focus, strength, and agility while having fun. Dancers will perform ONE dance at the end of the year recital.
Beginner Level - for dancers just starting out in their Hip Hop training or taking consistent Hip Hop classes for less than two years. Dancers will learn or review and perfect all basic Hip Hop dance vocabulary and technical skills and increase strength and choreography speed while preparing for Intermediate Level classes.
Intermediate Level - for dancers that have been taking Hip Hop classes consistently for two or more years. Dancers should have a strong understanding of Hip Hop vocabulary and intermediate level strength, choreography speed, and technical execution.
DRESS CODE FOR THIS CLASS: BLACK SHORTS, LEGGINGS OR SWEATPANTS, WHITE OR BLACK TANK TOP OR T-SHIRT OR ALL OUT DANCE ACADEMY T-SHIRT, TENNIS SHOES (DEDICATED FOR DANCE CLASS ONLY TO PREVENT DAMAGE TO THE FLOOR). HAIR PULLED AWAY FROM FACE AND SECURED IN A PONYTAIL.
9-11 Musical Theater
Musical Theater is a jazz based dance class using movement, expression and acting skills to perform music and themes from live theater, television and movie productions. Dancers will learn a fun, expressive way of dancing to tell a story, Jazz dance technique, as well as a more in depth stretching routine to improve flexibility and strength. Dancers will perform ONE dance at the end of the year recital.
DRESS CODE FOR THIS CLASS: ANY LEOTARD, TAN TIGHTS, BLACK SHORTS OR LEGGINGS, TAN SLIP ON JAZZ SHOES. HAIR PULLED AWAY FROM THE FACE AND SECURED IN A BUN OR PONYTAIL.
9-11 Leaps and Turns
This technique class designed to assist students in strengthening and improving the skills of different leaps, jumps and turns that dancers perform in Ballet, Jazz and Contemporary dance. This class will NOT perform at the end of the year recital.
DRESS CODE FOR THIS CLASS: ANY LEOTARD, TAN TIGHTS, BLACK SHORTS OR LEGGINGS, TAN SLIP ON JAZZ SHOES. HAIR PULLED AWAY FROM THE FACE AND SECURED IN A BUN.
9-11 Acro
Acro is a gymnastics based class that focuses on strength and flexibility. Skills will be taught in a progressive manner based on each dancer individual age and skill level. Dancers will perform ONE routine at the end of the year recital.
DRESS CODE FOR THIS CLASS: ANY LEOTARD AND CONVERTIBLE TIGHTS, NO SHOES. HAIR PULLED AWAY FROM FACE AND SECURED, (BUN OR FRENCH BRAID IS IDEAL)
12-Up Ballet
Ballet is the fundamental foundation for most styles of dance. Ballet training helps dancers understand the way their body moves and builds the muscles necessary to execute technical skills needed for multiple styles of dance. This 1-hour class is designed in the traditional format of ballet training with a full barre warm-up, Center work including Adagio and Allegro, and ending class with Reverence. Dancers will gain strength, control, balance and gracefulness in movement throughout this class. Dancers will perform ONE routine at the end of the year recital.
Beginner Level - for dancers just starting out in their ballet training or taking consistent ballet classes for less than two years. Dancers will learn or review and perfect all basic ballet vocabulary and technical skills and work toward preparing for Intermediate Level classes.
Intermediate Level - for dancers that have been taking ballet classes consistently for two or more years. Dancers should have a strong understanding of ballet vocabulary and intermediate level strength, flexibility and technical execution. Intermediate level ballet dancers may begin pre-pointe and pointe work, at the recommendation of their teacher, when their feet and ankles have developed in growth and strength. Please do not purchase pointe shoes without a recommendation from the teacher!
DRESS CODE FOR THIS CLASS: BLACK LEOTARD (BLACK SLIP ON SKIRTS MAY BE WORN), PINK OR BLACK TIGHTS, PINK CANVAS BALLET SHOES. HAIR PULLED AWAY FROM THE FACE AND SECURED IN A BUN.
12-Up Tap
This class with help dancers develop rhythm and understand music at a deeper level. Tap is a rhythmic percussive dance form that uses the sounds from a dancer’s feet to accompany music or to create their own. Dancers will learn traditional tap technique perfecting basic skills as well as elements of rhythm tap that they will put into more complex patterns for choreography. Dancers will perform ONE dance at the end of the year recital.
Beginner Level - for dancers just starting out in their tap training or taking consistent tap classes for less than two years. Dancers will learn or review and perfect all basic tap vocabulary and technical skills and increase clarity and speed while preparing for Intermediate Level classes.
Intermediate Level - for dancers that have been taking tap classes consistently for two or more years. Dancers should have a strong understanding of tap vocabulary and intermediate level speed and clarity.
DRESS CODE FOR THIS CLASS: ANY LEOTARD OR FULL LENGTH DANCE OR TANK TOP (NO BRA TOPS PLEASE) BLACK SHORTS OR LEGGINGS, BLACK LACE UP OXFORD TAP SHOES. HAIR PULLED AWAY FROM THE FACE AND SECURED IN A BUN OR PONYTAIL.
12-Up Jazz
Jazz dance introduces a stylistic dance vocabulary for a fun, expressive way of dancing. This dance style is known for its upbeat music and choreography style. Jazz dance technique will be introduced in this class as well as a more in depth stretching routine to improve flexibility and strength. Dancers will perform ONE dance at the end of the year recital.
Beginner Level - for dancers just starting out in their jazz training or taking consistent jazz classes for less than two years. Dancers will learn or review and perfect all basic jazz vocabulary and technical skills and increase flexibility and strength while preparing for Intermediate Level classes.
Intermediate Level - for dancers that have been taking jazz classes consistently for two or more years. Dancers should have a strong understanding of jazz vocabulary and intermediate level flexibility and technical execution.
DRESS CODE FOR THIS CLASS: ANY LEOTARD OR FULL LENGTH DANCE OR TANK TOP (NO BRA TOPS PLEASE) , BLACK SHORTS OR LEGGINGS, TAN SLIP ON JAZZ SHOES. HAIR PULLED AWAY FROM THE FACE AND SECURED IN A BUN OR PONYTAIL.
12-Up Lyrical/Contemporary
This class takes the fundamentals of ballet and jazz and combines them into a slower flowing dance form that allows for emotional expression through movement. Their Contemporary training will incorporate aspects of Modern dance with even more exploration in telling a story or conveying emotion through movement. Dancers will enjoy the slower pace and artistic exploration that lyrical and contemporary dance offers while also improving on ballet and jazz technique. Dancers will perform ONE dance at the end of the year recital.
Beginner Level - for dancers just starting out in their lyrical/contemporary training or taking consistent jazz and ballet classes for less than two years. Dancers will learn or review and perfect all basic lyrical and contemporary vocabulary and technical skills and increase flexibility and strength while preparing for Intermediate Level classes.
Intermediate Level - for dancers that have been taking lyrical/contemporary classes consistently for two or more years. Dancers should have a strong understanding of lyrical/contemporary vocabulary and intermediate level flexibility, technical execution and performance quality.
Advanced Level - for dancers that have been taking lyrical/contemporary classes consistently for 3 years or more. Dancers should have a very strong understanding of lyrical/contemporary, ballet and jazz vocabulary, strength in technical execution and learning and retaining choreography, as well as advanced performance quality.
DRESS CODE FOR THIS CLASS: ANY LEOTARD OR FULL LENGTH DANCE OR TANK TOP (NO BRA TOPS PLEASE) , BLACK SHORTS OR LEGGINGS, TAN SLIP ON JAZZ SHOES. HAIR PULLED AWAY FROM THE FACE AND SECURED IN A BUN OR PONYTAIL.
12-Up Leaps and Turns
This technique class designed to assist students in strengthening and improving the skills of different leaps, jumps and turns that dancers perform in Ballet, Jazz and Contemporary dance. This class will NOT perform at the end of the year recital.
DRESS CODE FOR THIS CLASS: ANY LEOTARD OR FULL LENGTH DANCE OR TANK TOP (NO BRA TOPS PLEASE) , BLACK SHORTS OR LEGGINGS, TAN JAZZ SHOES. HAIR PULLED AWAY FROM THE FACE AND SECURED IN A BUN OR PONYTAIL.
12-Up Hip Hop
Hip Hop encompasses many different urban dance styles as well as freestyle movement to give students the opportunity to develop their own sense of style. This class teaches rhythm, coordination, musicality and choreography without suggestive music or movements. Students are challenged to think on their feet while enjoying an energetic and fast-paced dance class. Dancers will develop focus, strength, and agility while having fun. Dancers will perform ONE dance at the end of the year recital.
Beginner Level - for dancers just starting out in their Hip Hop training or taking consistent Hip Hop classes for less than two years. Dancers will learn or review and perfect all basic Hip Hop dance vocabulary and technical skills and increase strength and choreography speed while preparing for Intermediate Level classes.
Intermediate Level - for dancers that have been taking Hip Hop classes consistently for two or more years. Dancers should have a strong understanding of Hip Hop vocabulary and intermediate level strength, choreography speed, and technical execution.
Advanced Level - for dancers that have been taking Hip Hop classes consistently for 4-5 years or more. Dancers should have a very strong understanding of Hip Hop vocabulary, strength, as well as speed in technical execution and learning and retaining choreography.
DRESS CODE FOR THIS CLASS: BLACK SHORTS, LEGGINGS OR SWEATPANTS, TANK TOP OR T-SHIRT OR ALL OUT DANCE ACADEMY T-SHIRT (NO BRA TOPS PLEASE), TENNIS SHOES (DEDICATED FOR DANCE CLASS ONLY TO PREVENT DAMAGE TO THE FLOOR). HAIR PULLED AWAY FROM FACE AND SECURED IN A PONYTAIL.
classes for 12-up
classes for drill team
11-Up Beginner Drill Prep
This class is designed to help dancers that have limited dance experience prepare for Middle School or High School Drill Team tryouts. Drill Team Prep will focus on proper execution of the important skills needed to make the team and help dancers grow and perfect those skills once they are on the team. Dancers will work on leaps, turns, kick technique and tricks as well as connecting and performing choreography. This is a technique class and will not have a recital performance.
DRESS CODE FOR THIS CLASS: LEOTARD OR FULL LENGTH DANCE/WORKOUT TOP (NO BRA TOPS PLEASE), BLACK SHORTS OR LEGGINGS, JAZZ SHOES OR HALF SOLES. HAIR PULLED AWAY FROM FACE AND SECURED IN A BUN OR PONYTAIL.
14-Up HS Drill Team Technique (Int/Adv)
This technique class is designed specifically for more seasoned dancers that are trying out for High School Drill Team or those already on the team that want to perfect their skills and improve as a team member. Dancers will work on more advanced turns, leaps and tricks as well as improving their flexibility, strength and overall technique. This is a technique class and will not have a recital performance.
DRESS CODE FOR THIS CLASS: LEOTARD OR FULL LENGTH DANCE/WORKOUT TOP (NO BRA TOPS PLEASE), BLACK SHORTS OR LEGGINGS, JAZZ SHOES OR HALF SOLES. HAIR PULLED AWAY FROM FACE AND SECURED IN A BUN OR PONYTAIL.
male dress code for all classes
BLACK SHORTS OR PANTS, WHITE OR BLACK TANK TOP OR T-SHIRT OR ALL OUT DANCE ACADEMY T-SHIRT, APPROPRIATE SHOES FOR THE CLASS GENRE (BLACK CANVAS BALLET SHOES, BLACK TAP SHOES, BLACK SLIP ON JAZZ SHOES, HIP HOP SNEAKERS). THIN SOCKS MAY BE WORN WITH SHOES. LONGER HAIR PULLED AWAY FROM FACE AND SECURED.