Program & Class Descriptions

Sparks are the tiny movers of our preschool program. Ages 3-6. The ages for the classes are as of Spetember 1st. 

Ignite classes are our movement makers in 1st-2nd grade.

Spotlight classes are our performers in elementary school grades 3rd-5th.

Headliners are our foundational classes for students in middle school & high school.

Launch *new this season* is a new prep track for students ages 8 and older interested in auditioning for our competition teams in the spring. These classes are programmed to move at a faster pace with prior experience required. In order to enroll in this program you are required to take 3 classes: Launch Jazz/Contemporary, Launch Tap and a Ballet class. All of these classes will perform a piece in the recital. 

*New for 2026* Pom Dance 8-Week Series (begins August 24th)

Looking to try something new without committing to a full season? Our Pom Dance 8-week series introduces an exciting dance style in a fun, supportive environment for ages 8+. We're excited to be adding this high-energy, performance-packed style to our lineup. Think sharp jazz technique, fun hip hop flair, synchronized group work, and (of course) sparkly poms in hand! This is not a recital class. We are offering it as an 8-week series to start. If it's as popular as we think it should be, we'll add aother series in late Fall/Winter. The series is a one time fee of $175. If it's in addition to your enrollment of other classes at FNDA it's $150. Must be enrolled simultaneously.

Acrobatics/Tumbling

Our acrobatics program combines flexibility, strength, balance, coordination, and controlled tumbling through a safe, progressive curriculum. Dancers learn foundational skills including rolls, bridges, cartwheels, walkovers, limbering, balance work, and partner conditioning while improving body awareness and overall athleticism.

Using the internationally recognized Acrobatic Arts curriculum, classes focus on proper technique and safe progressions that help students build confidence while developing skills that enhance every style of dance.

Ballet

Our ballet classes provide dancers with a strong technical foundation while inspiring artistry, discipline, and confidence. Students develop proper alignment, posture, flexibility, balance, musicality, coordination, and strength through age-appropriate instruction rooted in classical ballet technique. Classes encourage creativity, self-expression, and a love for movement while building the skills needed for success in all styles of dance.

Whether dancing for fun or pursuing more advanced training, ballet is the foundation of every well-rounded dancer.

Combination Classes (ages 3-6) These are as of September 1st. For example, they must be 3 by September 1st in order to enroll in the 3yr old class. 

Twirl & Tap - offered for ages 3, 4 and 5. These classes are a combination of Ballet and Tap.

Twirl & Tumble - offered for ages 4 and 5. These classes are a combination of Ballet and Acrobatics. A strong focus on flexibility and strength.

Groove & Tap - offered for ages 5-7. These classes are a combination of Jazz & Tap.

Our combination classes—including Ballet & Tap, Ballet & Acrobatics, and Jazz & Tap—are taught in a nurturing, encouraging environment where making dance fun is just as important as building a strong technical foundation.

Designed specifically for young dancers, these classes introduce the fundamentals of movement through age-appropriate instruction that develops coordination, balance, flexibility, rhythm, musicality, and body awareness. Students will explore locomotor skills such as hopping, skipping, jumping, and galloping while learning basic ballet, tap, jazz, and acrobatic techniques appropriate to their class.

Beyond dance technique, our classes foster creativity, imagination, self-expression, teamwork, confidence, and independence. Dancers will also develop important classroom skills such as listening, taking turns, following directions, and showing kindness and respect to others, creating a positive foundation both in and out of the studio.

Contemporary

Contemporary dance blends the technique of ballet with the freedom and creativity of modern movement. Dancers will explore fluid transitions, dynamic movement, floor work, balance, flexibility, strength, and musicality while learning to connect emotion and storytelling with movement.

Classes encourage creativity, artistry, and self-expression while developing strong technical skills, body awareness, and versatility. Through guided improvisation and expressive choreography, dancers learn to move with intention, confidence, and authenticity in a supportive and inspiring environment.

Hip Hop

Hip Hop is a high-energy class that encourages dancers to move with confidence, style, and individuality. Students will explore age-appropriate hip hop techniques, grooves, footwork, musicality, freestyle, and choreography while developing strength, coordination, rhythm, and performance quality.

Classes foster creativity, self-expression, teamwork, and confidence in an upbeat and supportive environment where dancers can develop their own unique style.

Jazz

Jazz is an energetic and expressive dance style that combines strong technique with dynamic movement and performance. Dancers will develop flexibility, coordination, turns, leaps, strength, musicality, and stage presence while learning age-appropriate choreography in a positive and encouraging environment.

Classes emphasize proper technique, creativity, and confidence, helping dancers become strong performers while having fun and expressing their unique personalities.

Tap

Tap dance teaches dancers to create rhythm through movement while building coordination, timing, musicality, balance, and precision. Students will learn foundational tap vocabulary, rhythmic patterns, and combinations that develop both technique and performance skills.

With upbeat music and engaging choreography, tap encourages creativity, confidence, and a love of rhythm while strengthening listening skills and overall dance ability.