Happy Feet!

Early Childhood Academy

Dance Classes for Age 2-7

INTRODUCE YOUR LITTLE STAR TO THE

WORLD OF DANCE

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Young children will learn to dance and grow as they develop their balance, stamina, coordination, and strength while sparking creativity and preparing for the big stage. We offer each little dancer a relaxed, encouraging environment. Our carefully crafted curriculum provides the best in dance education for our younger dancers, igniting each child’s own special magic. Our instructors love what they do and follow the DiscoverDance approach along with that of our Founder, Shana Garling.


Our Happy Feet Academy INTRO TO BALLET classes are Ballet-focused classes, created to promote the enjoyment of ballet along with the love of beautiful classical music.


Our FUN WITH DANCE Classes are just that - having fun and learning early childhood dance skills in a graduated format in a variety of styles from tap to pop hip hop, tumbling and acro to jazz and pom/cheer among others.. 


PERFORMING

Happy Feet Academy performing students have the opportunity to perform. Everyone loves working towards the end-of-season performance, THE JUNE SHOW!


Class Recommendations: 1-2 classes per week for skill development, social interaction and a year-round activity. For those who really want to perform more, we have the Forward Company, open to dancers ages 4-7, just one 30 minute rehearsal a week.
We believe every child deserves the opportunity to dance in a space filled with safety, love, and professionalism. 

Intro to Ballet Classes

Our ballet training begins as early as age 3. Children explore dance adventures where young movers twirl, leap, and explore the magic of classical dance while discovering the beauty of classical music often to a special theme or famous ballet story.

Discover Ballet     A playful and imaginative introduction to movement, rhythm, and basic ballet concepts.

Pre-Primary Ballet   Builds on motor skills and musicality while fostering coordination and a love for dance and classical music.

Primary Ballet Primary Ballet is the final foundational stage before formal ballet levels begin as the children gain readiness for more structured classes.

FUN WITH DANCE CLASSES

Our Fun With Dance classes are the perfect mix of fun and foundational learning!  Through music & movement, children build coordination, balance, rhythm, listening skills, and confidence in a supportive and encouraging environment.  Each style introduces new skills — from graceful ballet basics and energetic jazz moves to rhythmic tap steps and imaginative creative dance and more.

Showtime Tots  30 minute dance class of Creative Movement and Pre-Ballet beginnings. One parent/adult attends the class if the dancer is not
     ready to separate.

Showtime Combo 3-4   Pre-school combo classes of Ballet, Jazz, Tap and Creative Movement.

Showtime Combo 4-6    A fun class combining Ballet, Jazz and Tap.

Showtime Combo 5-7     A more structured class combining Ballet, Jazz and Tap.

DanceMix Rotating Class  Recreational class for kids to to give dance a try but not yet ready to commit to performing. Jazz, Lyrical, Hip Hop &
     Pom/Cheer.

FWD Acro & Tumbling  Learn Acro & Tumbling with champion gymnast, Kylah; focus on proper execution & work on overall fitness.
     Non-performing class.

FWD Aerial Adventures This thrilling class builds on the advancement of interactive circuits, balance beam and aerial silks. Non-performing
     class.

FWD Dance Company  Join this company & be a leader! 30-minute rehearsal to build performance skills in a variety of styles; Perform extra!

FWD Musical Theatre  Triple threat performers working to gain knowledge and experience in singing, dancing and imaginative fun.
FWD Pom Squad & Cheer  A high-energy experience that blends pom, dance team jazz and cheer techniques; learn combos; increase
     coordination.

Pop Hop Combo  K-Pop, Hip Hop & Jazz combine to create this fast and popular class to age-appropriate music; newest styles!

DANCE COMPANY EXPERIENCE FOR THE VERY YOUNG DANCER

Forward Company is ideal for dancers 4-7 years old who are seeking a head start on the company membership experience and their dance level. Learn 1-2 styles at a time. Perform at York Revs plus a specialty spotlight dance in the Winter Showcase & June Show.

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