Classes at SASD!
We offer classes for every age & level dancer!
Classes for Toddlers!Our toddler program continues to evolve and grow as our studio expands! Wether you are looking for a class full of fun, something short term or a place for your child to explore movement- SASD is certainly the leader in toddler dance programs throughout Litchfield County!
In class, your child will explore movement through fun games, activities and music. Obstacle courses, imagination and play are all a part of the SASD philosophy! Explore our toddler offerings below! |
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Mini Movers- Adult & Me!45 minutes of Adult & Child fun each week at SASD!
Mini Movers is for children ages 18 months-3 years and their special someone! This class will introduce music, movement, socialization and motor skills to children in our fun, dance class setting! Dancers and their adult are welcome to participate in our Spring Showcase- however it is not a requirement! Toddler TumbleThis intro to ballet and tumbling is the perfect class for 2-4 year old dancers who are interested in learning basic tumbling! Miss. Gabby instructs this 45 minute class each week. Students learn basic tumbling skills including somersaults and cartwheels while learning fun flexibility and strength training exercises as well. Pre-Ballet is introduced weekly as well. Students will learn a routine that they will perform in the end of year Showcase!
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Toddler Twirl
Toddler Twirl is the perfect class for 2-3 year olds who are beginning their dance training. This class continues to focus on exploring how our bodies move, dance themed games & enjoying music while sharing with others. We introduce the basics of tap and ballet into every lesson . Each week students will have fun discovering the ways they can turn, jump and and twirl. Toddler Twirl students will learn a ballet routine that they will perform in our end of year showcase (May).
Pre-NasticsCome join our littlest athletes in our new gym and tumble class where our preschoolers have a chance to use bars, beams and bouncy mats to develop their gross motor skills and full body strength! Participants will focus on swinging, balance and coordination during this fun circuit based preschool aged class! This class is suitable for ages 3-4 and is 45 minutes long each week.
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Leveled ClassesOur leveled programs begin at age 4 for Acrobatics and Age 5 for all other genres of dance. With over 25 class options weekly, our studio is always bursting with smiling faces and energetic students!
SASD is proud to offer all of the "traditional" genres of dance, including Ballet, Pointe, Tap, Lyrical, Contemporary, Hip Hop & Jazz! We are also home to one of the largest Acrobatics and Contortion programs in CT- with 9 levels of Acrobatics classes both recreational and competitive. In addition, we are host to two different satellite programs- Thorne Academy of Irish Step Dance and Parkour by Trick Dynamix, an Acting and Theater Program, Ballroom & Cheer! We offer co-ed style dance classes for all ages, along with All Boys Hip Hop classes! |
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Acrobatics- Levels 1- 9, for ages 4 & Up
Acrobatics, or 'acro', is a dance style that focuses on combingin the fluidity of dance with the power, balance, and flexibility of tumbling. In Acro class students will have the ability to increase their flexibility, build and strengthen, work on balance, and learn proper acrobatic technique through limbering and tumbling skills. Performed to many types of music, acro often resembles gymnastics, however unlike gymnastics there is greater emphasis on creating a 'dance' as opposed to creating a floor routine. Acro has enjoyed renewed popularity thanks in part to shows such as Cirque du Soleil.
At SASD, all acrobatics students receive a "Goals Rubric" within each level. This rubric provides a set of goals they must achieve in order to move up to the next level in acrobatics. These goals focus on 5 areas of training- Flexibility, Strength, Balance, Limbering & Tumbling. Because of this, all acrobatic class placement MUST go through Miss. Gabby- for new & returning students! It is vital that we place your acrobat in the correct class, so that they can flourish and move up our leveling system correctly!
Children enrolled in Acrobatics will participate in our Spring Session Showcase in May! They will learn an acrobatic number, choreographed to music, which will display all of the new techniques, choreography and tricks they have learned.
BalletBallet is the foundation of all dance. It's classical style of movement based on precise steps with gestures of grace and fluidity which have made it popular since the 15h century! This style involves a great deal of technique and discipline. Students can begin taking leveled ballet classes once they reach 1st Grade.
We offer Ballet classes for the beginner through advanced level students. Ballet may be a serious art form, but we promise to make it fun & engaging for all dancers. Ballet 1-5 students will perform a routine in our Spring Showcase in May! PointePointe will be by teacher recommendation and placement ONLY and is reserved for dancers who meet the ability and age requirements. Dancers who enroll in Pointe must also be enrolled in the appropriate level Ballet class & Dance Technique class weekly. See Miss. Laura &/or Miss. Kate for more information.
Leaps/TurnsLeaps & Turns is taught by Miss. Kate and is an open level class for ages 7 & Up!
Students will work weekly on the technique and skills required to improve and perfect their leaps and turns. This is a technique class ONLY, no Spring Showcase routine! TapOur Tap program continues to grow under the instruction of Miss. Laura Busk!
Tap is a fun way to not only exercise and use your feet, but also a great way to learn rhythm and co-ordination through various combinations of intricate steps. This lively, rhythmic style of dance makes the performer not just a dancer, but also a musician. We offer both Recreational & Competitive Level Tap classes. Tap students will learn a routine that will be performed in our Spring Showcase in May! 
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Jazz/LyricalJazz/Lyrical is offered students ages 5 & up, now with two levels for our Beginner & Advanced level dancers!
Beginner Jazz/Lyrical is taught by Miss. Laura, who make this class fun, engaging and all about learning the basics of jazz and lyrical styles including technique, choreography and basic skills. Advanced Jazz/Lyrical is taught by Miss Karis, who will push our upper-level dancers to reach new heights! Choreography by booth teacher and student as well as technique, leaps, turns and emotional execution skills will be taught weekly. Students will perform with a Jazz OR Lyrical routine in our Spring Showcase. This class meets on each week for 45 minutes. We HIGHLY suggest pairing this class with ballet &/or Leaps & Turns class, as many of the skills will overlap. Irish Step DanceLet your child experience the history and culture of Ireland! Taught by world renown dancing competitor and Instructor Hali, whose goal is to provide superior Irish Dance instruction to build confidence and enrich the lives of students. Whether your dancer would like to learn the basics or become a noice, intermediate or advanced level competitor, Miss. Hali will make sure to keep class all about fun, friendship and team building! Irish dance is very athletic & fast paced, so be sure to bring your energy!
Hip HopThese fun, fast paced classes will work on learning traditional/street hip hop moves and tricks along with fun choreography! This is perfect for the dancer who wants to learn Hip Hop & have fun doing it!
We offer 3 levels of hip hop along with an all boys open level offering on Monday evenings! Cheer & Dance
In these fun classes Coach Becky will teach the fundamentals of cheerleading, including jumps, arms, beginner low-level stunting, tumbling, cheers and more.
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Contemporary
We are excited to introduce Contemporary Technique class to our weekly recreational dance schedule this Spring!
Contemporary dance is a style of expressive dance that combines elements of several dance genres including modern, jazz, lyrical and classical ballet. Contemporary dancers strive to connect the mind and the body through fluid dance movements. The newest member of the SASD Staff, Miss. Emma, will be teaching Contemporary this spring on Thursday evenings! They will learn a contemporary dance routine that will be performed in our Spring Showcase.
Contemporary dance is a style of expressive dance that combines elements of several dance genres including modern, jazz, lyrical and classical ballet. Contemporary dancers strive to connect the mind and the body through fluid dance movements. The newest member of the SASD Staff, Miss. Emma, will be teaching Contemporary this spring on Thursday evenings! They will learn a contemporary dance routine that will be performed in our Spring Showcase.
Tumble & Gym StarsJoin our beginner gym and tumble class as we build fundamental strength, balance and coordination for flipping on floor, bars and balance beam. Athletes will experience many progressions for bars skills such as swinging, pull-overs and backhip circles. On balance beam they will be focusing on static holds, rolls and handstands. Our tumbling portion will focus on form and dynamics for many skills such as forwards and backward rolls, back bends, handstands, cartwheels and roundoffs.
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Parkour & TrickingJoin Coach Cole in a jam-packed 60 minute Tricking & Parkour class! This class will focus on tumbling, flipping, kicking, basic martial arts and parkour skills!
Introduction to Tricking/Parkour is for students ages 5 & up with little to no experience in tumbling, tricking or parkour! See the TRICKDYNAMIX page for more information! Acting & Musical TheaterActing & Improv is for our older theater students, ages 5+ looking to explore musical theater style dance and explore acting techniques! In this class students work on more in depth character development, improvisational techniques and receive a well-rounded understanding of the theater acting process.
BallroomSee our BALLROOM class page for more information!
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