Dance
Academy offers year-round instruction for families in Lone Tree,
Parker, Castle Rock, Littleton, Englewood and Centennial.
Ballet,
Pointe, Tap and Jazz/Hip Hop classes are for all ages.
Our relaxed
atmosphere allows dancers to have fun, while learning to dance. There
are no contracts, expensive costumes to purchase, or high priced ticket
fees. Class sizes never exceed fourteen students. Whether you are
interested in a two-year-old movement class or an advanced ballet class,
we offer you our expertise, discipline and enthusiasm for dance.
Kimberly Vohs started
dancing at age 4, and loved it. In High School she began assisting, and
then teaching classes in Ballet, Tap, and Jazz. She majored in Business
and Dance at Arizona State. From 1977-81, while in Arizona, Kim managed
and taught at a local studio. After returning to Colorado she began a
dance program in local day care centers called Dinky Dance, but knew
that she wanted her own studio.
In 1987, Kim opened Dance Academy. "Each
day with the children I see challenges, laughter, learning, and a real
enjoyment of movement to music," she says, "I hope to continue offering
my enthusiasm and expertise in dance."
Learn more about the types of classes taught and the required attire for those class types below.
Ballet Classes In
our pre-ballet classes, we begin with stretching in a circle. Movement
songs are added to develop gross locomotion skills and create a fun,
relaxed and comfortable atmosphere. We continue with basic ballet steps
across the floor or in a combination. These steps are then added to a
simple dance allowing dancers to perfect the steps and help their
memorization skills.
Beginning and intermediate ballet classes add
Barre work whether at center or on wall barres. Plies, Tendu, Ron de
jambe, Frappe and Battements are highlighted. The addition of arm
movements, head placement, body placement and more complex ballet steps
challenge the older dancer. Combinations and dances are also taught.
Advanced ballet classes require dancers to attend at least two classes
per week and include soft ballet shoes as well as toe shoe work.
Placement on toe shoes is determined by the instructor.
Tap Classes All
tap lessons focus on rhythm and mastering a clear sound of basic tap
steps for younger dancers. Dancers with more experience will be
challenged with combinations of steps as well as arm movements, faster
beats, and more-stylized dances.
Jazz Classes All
students will learn fundamental and traditional Jazz moves. Emphasis
will include proper body placement for kicks, turns and leaps.
Hip Hop Classes Students
will be taught the basics of Hip Hop dancing. Some floor moves and
progressions will be introduced, as well as rhythm, synchronization and
how to add energy and excitement to dance moves. All music will be age
appropriate. All movements will also be age appropriate and not
suggestive in any manner.
