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                       kids class descriptions:

              Party Like A Preschooler This creative, fun class is designed
            with your preschooler in mind. With all of his/her favorite, well-known
         songs being played they are sure to have a good time. Each week
   will be a little different “theme” with the best moves to go with it!
Sign-up alone or create a class with all of your child’s friends or
classmates.

      Mommy & Me This class is the perfect introduction to movement
        and dance for your child. In this class, you and your child will learn
            to love dance together! Nannies and caregivers are absolutely
              welcome in this class!

             Creative Movement This class is perfect for those children just starting
            to dance. We will help them find their love for dance.

         Dance Explosion A fun and engaging dance class for boys and girls
      Our energetic teachers will teach your child a mixture of hip hop, ballet,
   tumbling, jazz and creative movement. Fun and popular children’s music
will be played and children will learn to count music and recognize
the rhythm in addition to learning how to dance.

          The class will also allow children to improve their coordination, increase
     their self confidence, and most importantly, have fun!

Dance Medley A class that has a little bit of everything! Tap, jazz and ballet!
A fantastic introduction to dance for the young dancer.

Hip Hop Fun and energetic. This class focuses on age appropriate hip hop dancing and music that your kids will love. They will not only learn high energy hip hop choreography but basic dance technique as well. We create well rounded hip hop dancers here at AAD!

Ballet This class introduces that basics of ballet and movement to your little budding ballerina! Basic ballet terms and movements are covered and every student will have loads of fun!

Lyrical Jazz A class and style that combines ballet, jazz and modern while putting an emphasis on the lyrical content of the music. Dancers love the emotional side of this type of dance. A great class for those who have some experience in ballet and jazz.

Modern A unique free flowing form of dance in which we incorporate techniques such as Limon and Horton.

Boys Hip Hop & Break-dancing Calling all b-boys or at least wannabe’s! This class is sure to be a blast with the newest break-dancing and hip hop moves to your favorite tunes.

Jazz/Ballet/Modern/Hip Hop Fundamentals This class is by audition only for those dancers who tried out for our Kids Company.

Jazz & Ballet An awesome class for the aspiring ballet or jazz dancer. Great age appropriate choreography and technique is taught in this class.

Broadway Dance A combination dance class that focuses on Broadway dance styling. This class uses Broadway music and teaches children how to use dance to act out their favorite musicals!

Hip Hop & Tumbling A great class for those energetic little ones who just love to move! We only use age appropriate music and hip hop dance moves to create a love for dance! This class now encompasses basic tumbling tricks to help your little one be more coordinated.

Hip Hop & Cheerleading Do you have a young spark plug of energy!? Try Hip Hop & Cheerleading for your youngster! In this class they will learn the basics of cheerleading, while focusing on age appropriate hip hop dancing and music that your kids will love. They will not only learn high energy hip hop choreography but basic dance technique as well. We create well rounded hip hop dancers and cheerleaders here at AAD!

Cheerleading Who Are We? A-A-D! In this class they will learn the basics of cheerleading, stunts and tricks while focusing on age appropriate dancing and music that your kids will love. We will work on flexibility, agility and precision in this high-energy class.

adult class descriptions:

Cardio Striptease An amazing workout that will leave you toned and sexy. Cardio Striptease is one of our most popular classes for a reason. Not only is it a great cardio workout but you learn sexy moves to impress that lucky someone. No poles and no taking off clothes... just pounds. Come try it and see for yourself what the excitement is all about.

Cardio Hip Hop A fun cardio workout that includes the latest hip hop dance moves to get you sweating those pounds off. Basic moves make this class fun for anyone... even the non-dancer.

Cardio Dance An awesome workout that will leave you toned and feeling like you learned some new moves. Cardio Dance has been a great addition to our cardio classes for those who like some traditional dance moves without the floor work. Not only is it a great cardio workout... you learn different styles of dance.

Cardio Strip An awesome workout that will leave you toned and feeling like you learned some new dance moves. Cardio Dance has been a great addition to our cardio classes for those who like some traditional dance moves without the floor work. Not only is it a great cardio workout... you learn different styles of dance. Typical Attire for this class is comfortable workout gear.

Cardio Hip Strip A fun combination of all the dance classes AAD has to offer. It is when you want to feel hip but also would like to strip. Burn calories, have fun and leave feeling like you just attended the best party in Chicago. Sweat your butt off while learning fun dance moves and listen to great music all while being entertained by your very own dance extraordinaire - Whitney Burton.

Tone & Tighten Kick start your cardio class with this killer workout that is sure to sculpt your abs, butt and legs into something worth looking at.

Dance Body An hour of fun! Dance. Cardio. Small Weights. Your body will feel amazing and your mind will be free.

Jazz I A beginner jazz class for those looking for a creative dance outlet but are not at a technical level. Basic turns and combinations are taught. Typical Attire for this class is comfortable workout gear (i.e. yoga pants, sweats and tank tops) and jazz shoes or bare feet.

Jazz II An intermediate jazz class for the more experienced dancer. More complex turns, progressions and combinations are taught with an emphasis on technique. Typical Attire for this class is comfortable workout gear (i.e. yoga pants, sweats and tank tops) and jazz shoes or bare feet.

MTV Hip Hop I Learn beginner Hip Hop dance moves in a fun non-competitive environment. Each week you will learn a new combination. Typical Attire for this class is comfortable workout gear (i.e. yoga pants, sweats and tank tops) and gym shoes or dance shoes.

MTV Hip Hop II Not your average hip hop class. A very unique street style is taught in this class by instructors that create choreography that is hot and exciting! Typical attire for this class is anything comfy. We suggest that you wear something other than your street clothes for this class. We also request that you wear different sneakers than the ones you wear outside!

Intro to Ballet The perfect introduction class for those interested in Ballet. A true Intro class with no experience required. Please wear form fitted clothing and ballet shoes.

Ballet I A beginner ballet class for those who want to learn the basics of classical ballet! This class is also excellent for those who need a refresher ballet course! The class is fun and energetic and never boring. A beginners knowledge of dance is recommended. Please wear form fitted clothing and ballet shoes.

Ballet II An intermediate ballet class for those with prior experience in classical ballet in a fun, non-competitive atmosphere. Please wear form fitted clothing and ballet shoes.

Intro to Ballroom Ever want to learn to do the tango? How about the foxtrot? The salsa? If so this is the class for you. Students learn a new dance style each week. It is a ton of fun and no partner is needed! Put on those dancing shoes and come on in for a blast! Typical attire for this class is anything comfortable! You may wear whatever you might wear out on the town or just your comfy cozy clothes! We suggest that you wear the type of shoes you would wear out dancing at night!

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