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Dance and Fitness: Dance is the poetry that the body speaks without words. It is as universal an art form as is music and is as universal in its ability to appeal. But while the poetry and grace of the dance performer are real, the seeming effortlessness of the dancer is an illusion. What seems easy and effortless is the result of great training and discipline. Dancers must be in the best of physical condition. They must be able to create and learn complex series of movements and they must be able to impart into their movements ideas and emotional qualities. It is this infusion that gives dance the power it has over both performers and viewers. Individuals who choose to study dance will find it challenging not only for the movement itself, but also for the demands the art will make to their inner resources. Yet meeting those challenges are part of the exhilaration and satisfaction that makes the study of dance so rewarding.
Our Dance program will train you from beginning to advanced movement through our highly qualified dance professionals.
Our highly qualified staff will also provide dance movement programs designed to focus more on the fitness benefit of dance. These additional classes are for individuals who seek an alternative and exciting form of exercise.
Our large dance studio
Dance Curriculum
Our dance department syllabus has been restructured to reflect our primary aim of focusing on dance instruction from the perspective of creative expression and pure enjoyment. Students can enjoy a varied number of dance classes for all ages for girls and boys, men and women. We will continue to encourage dancers to appreciate their art form and to also work with musicians and actors to round out their education experience.
Watch a clip of Academy's Dance Year End Performance 2010
**PLEASE NOTE: DATES AND TIMES ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE!**
Links to find the classes on this page:
Wedding Day Dance Ballroom Private Lessons
Ballroom Social Dance Event Upcoming Event Information!
hip hop
Hip hop dance refers to dance styles, mainly street dance styles, primarily danced to hip hop music, or that have evolved as a part of the hip hop culture. By its widest definition, it can include a wide arrange of styles such as breaking, popping, locking and krumping, and even house dance. It can also include the many styles simply labeled as hip hop, old school hip hop (or hype), hip hop new style and freestyle.
As hip hop dancing is such a broad genre, the teacher has much freedom and room for personal interpretation, and often mixes various styles freely, even mixing them with other dance forms such as jazz, latin, and others.
As steps and technique are instructed our instructors are mindful of the strong elements of improvisation and personal interpretation on the students' side.
Mr. Kit Pang, Lead Hip Hop Instructor
Beginner (Little to NO Experience)
Fall Programing : Thursdays, September 22, 2011 to December 17, 2011 (12 classes)
(No class on 11/10 & 11/24)
5:30pm - 6:15pm
Spring Programing : Thursdays, January 12, 2012 to June 7, 2012 (20 classes)
(No class on 2/23 & 4/12)
5:30pm - 6:15pm
Dress Code: Comfortable exercise wear and stocking feet. Please contain long hair. No jeans please!
Tuition: Fall Programing : $144.00. Plus registration fee. Spring Programing : $240.00. Plus registration fee. -or- 2 Monthly Installments of $120.00 (with credit card on file). Plus registration fee. Sign up for Whole Year- Get 1 Month FREE! : $336.00. Plus registration fee. -or- 4 Monthly Installments of $84.00 (with credit card on file). Plus registration fee. |
This dance program is designed for the students' enjoyment and allows our young students to get down and get groovy. We use upbeat and funky, kid-friendly music to get us moving. The class usually moves at quite a fast pace, therefore, the students really learn to listen carefully and follow directions.
With repetitive drills, the instructor can clearly see an improvement in concentration levels from the beginning of the year to the end. Dancing for this age group is just the right tool for healthy, creative growing. The benefits are endless!
Youth Hip Hop (ages 10-12)
Mr. Kit Pang, Lead Hip Hop Instructor
Beginner (Little to NO Experience)
Fall Programing : Thursdays, September 22, 2011 to December 17, 2011 (12 classes)
(No class on 11/10 & 11/24)
6:30pm - 7:30pm
Spring Programing : Thursdays, January 12, 2012 to June 7, 2012 (20 classes)
(No class on 2/23 & 4/12)
6:30pm - 7:30pm
Dress Code: Comfortable exercise wear and stocking feet. Please contain long hair. NO jeans please!
Tuition: Fall Programing : $144.00. Plus registration fee. Spring Programing : $240.00. Plus registration fee. -or- 2 Monthly Installments of $120.00 (with credit card on file). Plus registration fee. Sign up for Whole Year- Get 1 Month FREE! : $336.00. Plus registration fee. -or- 4 Monthly Installments of $84.00 (with credit card on file). Plus registration fee. |
Teen Hip Hop (ages 13-17)
Mr. Kit Pang, Lead Hip Hop Instructor
Beginner (Little to NO Experience)
Fall Programing : Mondays, September 19, 2011 to December 19, 2011 (14 classes)
7:30pm - 8:30pm
Spring Programing : Mondays, January 9, 2012 to June 11, 2012 (20 classes)
(No class on 2/20, 4/9, 5/28)
7:30pm - 8:30pm
Dress Code: Comfortable exercise wear and stocking feet. Please contain long hair. NO jeans please!
Tuition: Fall Programing : $168.00. Plus registration fee. -or- 2 Monthly Installments of $84.00 (with credit card on file). Plus registration fee. Spring Programing : $240.00. Plus registration fee. -or- 2 Monthly Installments of $120.00 (with credit card on file). Plus registration fee. Sign up for Whole Year- Get 1 Month FREE! : $360.00. Plus registration fee. -or- 4 Monthly Installments of $90.00 (with credit card on file). Plus registration fee. |
Adult Hip Hop (ages 18+up)
Mr. Kit Pang, Lead Hip Hop Instructor
Fall Programing: Mini Session 1: Thursdays, September 22 to October 13, 2011
Mini Session 2: Thursdays, October 20 to November 10,2011
7:30pm-8:30pm
Dress Code: Comfortable exercise wear and stocking feet. Please contain long hair. NO jeans please!
Tuition: Fall Programing : Mini Session 1 & 2 $48.00 each Plus registration fee. Sign up for both sessions and receive a tuition discount! $84.00 |
Hip Hop Private Lessons (ages 6 + up)
Mr. Kit Pang, Lead Hip Hop Instructor
You have the flexibility to schedule times of instruction at your convenience contingent upon the availability of dance space and instructor availability.
Dress Code: Comfortable exercise wear and stocking feet. Please contain long hair. NO jeans please!
Tuition: 30 minutes private lesson = $25 60 minutes private lesson = $42.50 (15% discount) ***Build your own package! Call for details.*** |
Hip Hop Danceteam “APCA Crew” (ages 10 and up, by Audition Only)
Mr. Kit Pang, Lead Hip Hop Instructor
APCA Crew, is an elite group of male and female dancers who are hand selected by the Academy’s lead Hip Hop instructor, Kit Pang. Hip Hop Danceteam is a class within the APCA dance curriculum that is able to perform at events outside the facility.
Instructor Kit Pang will take this group to another level of Hip Hop dance, incorporating Breakdancing, Popping and Locking, Tumbling, Krumping, and Video Dance; into an eye-catching and explosive Hip Hop routine.
This fast paced high energy class will meet weekly throughout the Academic year, learning and rehearsing styles, steps, and choreography for use of performing and/or competing.
Check out video to showcase Hip Hop style and technicality
for depiction of style, class product is contingent upon ability
Auditions: Click here for details!
Year Programing : Mondays, September 19, 2011 to June 11, 2012 (34 classes)
(No class on 12/26, 1/2, 2/20, 4/9, 5/28)
6:30pm - 7:30pm
Class Attire:
Boys: Plain black t-shirt, with loose fitting grey sweatpants (cannot fall at waist and cannot drag on the floor).
Girls: Plain black form fitting t-shirt, with loose fitting grey sweatpants (cannot fall at waist and cannot drag on the floor). Hair away from the face.
Footwear: Bare feet or white socks
Tuition: $528 ($12/class + $120 team warm-up suit) (if you have participated in last year's danceteam, and already have a warm-up suit, you do not need to purchase a new one) Payment Options: Pay in Full, tuition is only $508. -or- 4 Monthly Installments of $132 (with credit card on file). |
Ballroom Dance
Ballroom dancing is easy and super fun. Find out what everyone in America is talking about and take a chance on Ballroom dancing; you will be hooked! This is a great class for those who would like to be introduced to the Latin dances as well as aspiring dancers who would like to brush up on existing skills. It is a great way to socialize, meet people, and spend time with your significant other or even loose weight. Singles and couples are welcomed.
The International Latin Dances are:
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Rumba
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Cha Cha
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Samba
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Paso Doble
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Jive
Junior Ballroom Privates (ages 6-9)
Ms. Ambi Daniel
8 classes per package
Classes can begin at anytime of the year!
Wednesdays @ 6pm-6:30pm -or- 6:30pm-7pm
30 minute lessons, call for scheduling.
Up to 2 students in class at a time. Partner is preferred.
Dress Code: Comfortable exercise wear and stocking feet.
| Tuition: $160 per student. Plus registration fee. |
Private /Semi Private Ballroom Lessons (60 minutes)
(This class is ideal for individuals and small groups.)
Number of students: 1-4
Package includes 4, 60 minute lessons.
You have the flexibility to schedule times of instruction at your convenience contingent upon the availability of dance space and instructor availability.
Dress code: Please dress comfortably for ease of movement. Ballroom shoes or stocking feet.
| Tuition: $208. |
Wedding Day Dance Ballroom Privates (ideal for Bride & Groom)
Package includes 5, 60 minute lessons.
Let us design your perfect Wedding Day Dance. Make a memorable impression on your Wedding Day with the right moves. Look and feel comfortable on the dance floor.
The Academy will take song choice, location, and dress into consideration when designing your Wedding Day Dance.
You have the flexibility to schedule times of instruction at your convenience contingent upon the availability of dance space and instructor availability. The 5th lesson must be scheduled at the Reception site in accordance with the instructor's availability.
Dress code: Please dress comfortably for ease of movement. Ballroom shoes or stocking feet.
| Tuition: $273. (30 mile radius limit - additional mileage will be charged accordingly) |
Latin Ballroom Dancesport (ages 16 + up)
Ms. Ambi Daniel
Package 1: Starting September 28, 2011 until December 14, 2011 (No class on 10/9, 11/23, 11/27)
Package 2: Starting January 4, 2012 until March 18, 2012 (No class on 2/22 & 2/26)
Package 3: Starting March 21, 2012 until June 10, 2012 (No class on 4/8, 4/11, 4/15, 5/27)
Wednesdays at 6:30pm - 7:30pm and Sundays at 1:00pm - 2:30pm, must be able to commit to all classes.
Dress Code: Ballroom shoes or stocking feet.
In this class be prepared for hot, flashy movements, sexy poses and fire-consuming passion. Latin dances are generally faster-paced, more sensual, and have more rhythmic expression. However the instruction you are receiving through this class are dance figures that are recognized by the World Dance Council and the International Olympic Committee and therefore can be danced around the world! Cha Cha, Rumba, Samba, and Jive are the most popular dance styles in this format and you will receive instruction in ALL. Partner not necessary though welcomed. Competition is optional and not mandatory.
Tuition: $149 for students with valid student ID, $249 for all others per Package. |
Ballroom Social (Ages 18 + up)
Friday, TBA
Instructor: TBA
featuring "TBA" from 7pm-8pm
Open Ballroom Dancing from 8pm-11pm
$8 / Person
Music provided by APCA staff!
Snacks provided
Soft Bar available for purchase
Professional ballroom shoes required. For those without shoes, stocking feet are welcomed. You will be dancing on a professional caliber hardwood sprung floor that does not allow for outside shoes!
Referral program To reward clients for their support and loyalty a $10.00 credit will be applied to your account for each student referred by you who registers with us. The credit will be reflected on your account at the Academy approximately 30 days after your referral registers. You may use these credits towards your tuition payment or receive a check at the completion of a semester based on the Academy's academic calender. |
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