Academy Classes

Ages 9+

3+ years of dance experience recommended or an instructor recommendation following an assessment. Technique-focused with additional class requirements.

CLASS Details

The school year dance program runs from September – May. If you have questions about our dance program or classes, please call the studio at (952) 236-7509 or email our Enrollment Coordinator: cassidy@platinumdance.com

Dress Code

For our studio dress code, please visit our dress code resource here!

All required attire and shoes are available for purchase in the Platinum Dance store.

TUITION AND FEES

Tuition is calculated by the year and divided into 9 equal installments (Sept-May).
Tuition is auto-billed on the 1st of every month and is the same regardless of how many classes there are in a month.
There is a 5% tuition discount for dancers taking more than one class and families with more than one student.
An Annual Registration Fee ($35 per student) is billed at the time of registration. Our tuition is inclusive of the annual recital costume fee.

Class Time	Installments
30 minutes	$62
45 minutes	$82
60 minutes	$92

Additional fees throughout the season include…

Class attire & shoes
Nutcracker participation fee + costume (optional)
Picture Week + Photos (optional)
Recital souvenirs (optional)
Recital Hip-Hop shoes for HH classes only ($40+)
Recital tickets (starting at $18)

Academy Class Descriptions

Academy Tap/Jazz: Beginner to intermediate tap and jazz combo class. This class will start with the fundamentals and progress forward with attention to technique and form. These classes also work towards improving flexibility, confidence, and showmanship. Class format is 30 minutes of tap and 30 minutes of jazz with proper warm-ups in each style and choreography combinations.

Academy Hip-Hop: This class will focus on rhythm through hip-hop choreography and combinations along with working on beginner to intermediate hip-hop tricks and choreography. Learn the coolest moves and skills to share with your friends to the latest radio hits! An upbeat and high energy style class!

Academy Musical Theater: This beginner to intermediate Musical Theater class integrates drama, dance, singing, and improvisation in a fun and creative class. From costumes and characters to props and performances, this is one class where students truly get to show their star potential.

Academy Contemporary Lyrical: Learn proper technique & skill (ballet-based) as you express emotions through graceful music & soft choreography.

Academy Teen Contemporary Lyrical (12+): Learn proper technique & skill (ballet-based) as you express emotions through graceful music & soft choreography.

Academy Teen Hip-Hop (12+): This class will focus on rhythm through hip-hop choreography and combinations along with working on beginner to intermediate hip-hop tricks and choreography. Learn the coolest moves and skills to share with your friends to the latest radio hits! An upbeat and high energy style class!

Kids/Academy Acro: A continuation of blending the artistry of dance with the athletic ability of acro. Dancers will continue their dance training while smoothly transitioning to acro skills. This class will focus on dancers comfortably executing skills on both sides, progressing in strength and conditioning, and growing confidence in their acro skills.

Accelerated Tap/Jazz : This accelerated class will move at a faster pace and an intermediate to advanced level. It will incorporate Jazz Technique, skills and work on flexibility. The class will get to learn combinations and choreography in the styles of Tap and Jazz. They will perform 2 routines in the recital. This class is great for Performance Team dancers or recreational dancers that are ready for the next level. Must have 3+ years of dance experience or a personal instructor recommendation/assessment. Must take an additional recreational or performance team class – ballet is the most recommended.

Accelerated Jazz Technique: This accelerated class will move at a faster pace and an intermediate to advanced level. It will incorporate Jazz Technique, skills and work on flexibility. The class will get to learn combinations and choreography in the style of Jazz. Dancers will perform 1 jazz routine in the recital. This class is great for Performance Team dancers or recreational dancers that are ready for the next level. Must have 3+ years of dance experience or a personal instructor recommendation/assessment. Must take an additional recreational or performance team class – ballet is the most recommended.

Accelerated Tap Technique: This accelerated class will move at a faster pace and an intermediate to advanced level. It will incorporate Tap Technique, tap combinations and choreography. Dancers will perform 1 tap routine in the recital. This class is great for Performance Team dancers or recreational dancers that are ready for the next level. Must have 3+ years of dance experience or a personal instructor recommendation/assessment. Must take an additional recreational or performance team class – ballet is the most recommended.