Level 1 – Mini Dancers (6-8 Year Olds)
At Premier Academy of the Performing Arts, we are committed to quality dance education in a positive and safe learning environment. Level 1 is where young dancers build strong foundations, develop confidence, and discover the joy of movement in a fun and supportive setting.
Parents can expect open communication, a professional atmosphere, and a deep respect for every child. We believe each student is important and deserves to be treated as an individual. Whether your dancer is here for fun or dreams of a performance career, they will be given the opportunity to grow, thrive, and feel proud of their progress.
Above all, our goal is for every child to leave class with a smile, a sense of accomplishment, and a lasting love for the performing arts.
What it is: Acro, short for acrobatic dance, combines dance fundamentals with acrobatic skills such as balancing and tumbling. In Acro 1, dancers will focus on strength, flexibility, balance, and limbering while working on skills like handstands, somersaults, cartwheels, and limbers.
*All of our acro programs follow the Acrobatic Arts curriculum, a comprehensive training program designed for safe and progressive AcroDance instruction.
Class Length: 45 Minutes
Age Requirements: 6-8 years (as of August 1st)
Required Footwear: None (bare feet)
Attire: Girls – Leotard and shorts or leggings; Boys – Shorts and t-shirt
Recital: Yes
2025-26 Level 1 Acro Classes
What it is: Ballet is a classical dance form that provides a strong foundation for most other dance styles. In this class, dancers will work through barre exercises, center work, and floor progressions to develop strength, technique, and graceful movement. Ballet helps improve coordination, body placement, and overall dance skills.
Class Length: 45 Minutes
Age Requirements: 6-8 years (as of August 1st)
Required Footwear: Pink canvas ballet flats
Attire: Girls – Leotard (with or without skirt) and tights; Boys – Shorts and t-shirt
Recital: Yes
2025-26 Level 1 Ballet Classes
What it is: Hip Hop 1 introduces young dancers to the foundations of hip hop through rhythm, improvisation, and energetic movement. This class is ideal for students who enjoy upbeat music and a more relaxed, expressive dance style. Dancers will learn isolations, weight shifts, and movement textures while improving strength, flexibility, and musicality.
Class Length: 45 Minutes
Age Requirements: 6-8 Years (as of August 1st)
Required Footwear: Black hip hop sneakers
Attire: Girls – Leotard/tank top with shorts or leggings; Boys – Shorts and t-shirt
Recital: Yes
2025-26 Level 1 Hip Hop Classes
What it is: Jazz dance blends the technique of ballet and modern dance with energetic, dynamic movement. In Jazz 1, dancers will focus on flexibility, strength, isolations, and performance quality while learning jazz fundamentals such as jazz walks, chassés, kicks, turns, and splits. This upbeat class is a great complement to Ballet 1.
Class Length: 45 Minutes
Age Requirements: 6-8 years (as of August 1st)
Required Footwear: Black jazz shoes
Attire: Girls – Leotard with shorts or leggings; Boys – Shorts and t-shirt
Recital: Yes
2025-26 Level 1 Jazz Classes
What it is: Lyrical dance is a fusion of ballet, jazz, and modern dance that emphasizes storytelling and emotional expression through movement. This class will help dancers develop technical skills while learning to connect movement with meaning. Classes include warm-ups, isolations, across-the-floor progressions, stretching, choreography, and improvisation. Lyrical 1 is an excellent complement to Ballet 1.
Class Length: 45 Minutes
Age Requirements: 6-8 years (as of August 1st)
Required Footwear: Skin-toned ½ soles
Attire: Girls – Leotard with skirt or shorts and footless/convertible tights; Boys – Shorts and t-shirt
Recital: Yes
2025-26 Level 1 Lyrical Classes
What it is: Tap dance is a rhythmic and expressive style that emphasizes precision, timing, and musicality. In Tap 1, dancers will learn foundational steps such as shuffles, stomps, flaps, and digs while improving coordination and rhythm. This class focuses on creating intricate beats and patterns through dynamic footwork.
Class Length: 45 Minutes
Age Requirements: 6-8 years (as of August 1st)
Required Footwear: Black Mary Jane tap shoes
Attire: Girls – Leotard with skirt, shorts, or pants; Boys – Shorts and t-shirt
Recital: Yes
