Academy (9+ years) – Platinum Dance

9 years+

Move from our Kids program to Academy!

For our oldest dancers, our Academy program offers a fast-paced environment with more challenging choreography and of course, FUN! Choose from a variety of class styles at this level for beginner to intermediate dancers.

Edina Class Schedule

		Register	Class	Days	Times
11380317	Academy Ballet (9+) M 5:45	Register	Academy Ballet (9+) M 5:45	Mon	5:45pm-6:45pm
11406906	Academy Ballet (9+) T 6:45	Register	Academy Ballet (9+) T 6:45	Tue	6:45pm-7:45pm
11381433	Academy Contemporary Lyrical (9+) W 7:30	Register	Academy Contemporary Lyrical (9+) W 7:30	Wed	7:30pm-8:10pm
11379849	Academy Hip-Hop (9+) S 11:45	Register	Academy Hip-Hop (9+) S 11:45	Sat	11:45am-12:25pm
11380900	Academy Hip-Hop (9+) M 6:45	Wait List	Academy Hip-Hop (9+) M 6:45	Mon	6:45pm-7:25pm
11406409	Academy Hip-Hop (9+) W 6:00	Register	Academy Hip-Hop (9+) W 6:00	Wed	6:00pm-6:40pm
11381083	Academy Jazz (9+) T 4:45	Register	Academy Jazz (9+) T 4:45	Tue	4:45pm-5:45pm
11406373	Academy Musical Theater (9+) W 6:45	Register	Academy Musical Theater (9+) W 6:45	Wed	6:45pm-7:25pm
11406915	Academy Tap/Jazz (9+) Th 6:45	Register	Academy Tap/Jazz (9+) Th 6:45	Thu	6:45pm-7:45pm

West Class Schedule

		Register	Class	Days	Times
11479970	Academy Ballet (9+) Sa 9:00	Register	Academy Ballet (9+) Sa 9:00	Sat	9:00am-10:00am
11346852	Academy Contemporary/Lyrical (ages 9+) Th 6:45	Register	Academy Contemporary/Lyrical (ages 9+) Th 6:45	Thu	6:45pm-7:25pm
11328903	Academy Hip-Hop (ages 9+) Tu 7:00	Register	Academy Hip-Hop (ages 9+) Tu 7:00	Tue	7:00pm-7:40pm
11346471	Academy Musical Theater (ages 9+) Th 5:00	Register	Academy Musical Theater (ages 9+) Th 5:00	Thu	5:00pm-5:40pm
11346772	Academy Tap/Jazz (ages 9+) Th 5:45	Register	Academy Tap/Jazz (ages 9+) Th 5:45	Thu	5:45pm-6:45pm
11490652	Academy Tumbling (9+) Tu 7:00	Register	Academy Tumbling (9+) Tu 7:00	Tue	7:00pm-8:00pm

Class Descriptions

Academy Tap/Jazz (60 min): 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 (40 min): 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 (40 min): 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 (40 min): Learn proper technique & skill (ballet-based) as you express emotions through graceful music & soft choreography.

Academy Ballet (60 min): Our ballet program equips today’s young dancers with the artistry and athleticism necessary for today’s dance world. While still maintaining the classical tradition of dance as an art form, the comprehensive training program offers students the opportunity to explore artistically, and creatively while following our curriculum based on physical principles.

Academy Jazz (60 min): Be introduced to jazz or go back to the basics in this technique-focused class. The class focus is on a proper jazz warm-up, stretching, conditioning and technique combinations. Jazz skills are beginner to intermediate. This class will perform jazz choreography in the recital.

Dress Code

Academy Tap/Jazz: Any color dance leotard & skirt, dance tops and shorts/pants. Tan Showstopper Jazz shoes, Tan Tic Taps and hair pulled back.

Academy Hip-Hop: Any color dance leotard & skirt, dance tops and shorts/pants (no street clothing or loose fitting attire). Clean tennis shoes or tan Showstopper Jazz shoes and hair pulled back.

Academy Musical Theater: Any color dance leotard & skirt or dance tops and shorts/pants. Tan Showstopper Jazz shoes and hair pulled back.

Academy Contemporary Lyrical: Any color dance leotard & skirt or dance tops and shorts/pants. Tan Showstopper Jazz shoes or tan Turners and hair pulled back.

Academy Ballet: Black leotard, pink tights, Pink Capezio Juliet Ballets and hair in a bun.

Academy Jazz: Any color dance leotard & skirt or dance tops and shorts/pants. Tan Showstopper Jazz shoes and hair pulled back.

All required attire and shoes are available for purchase at Platinum Dance.

Tuition & Fees

9 installments of $62.00 (40-min class) $67.00 (50-min class) $72.00 (60-min class)