Level 3 – Teen Artists (13-17 Year Olds)
At Premier Academy of the Performing Arts, we are committed to quality dance education in a positive and safe learning environment. Our Teen Artists are challenged to refine their technique, deepen their artistry, and grow as confident performers — all while developing a strong sense of self, body awareness, and inner confidence.
Parents can expect open communication, a professional atmosphere, and a continued commitment to treating each dancer as an individual. Whether your teen is focused on recreational classes, performance opportunities, or preparing for collegiate or professional pathways, they will be supported, mentored, and encouraged every step of the way.
Above all, we strive to ensure our teen dancers leave each class feeling empowered, inspired, and proud — with a lasting appreciation for the art of dance and a strong sense of who they are becoming both on and off the stage.
Acro, short for acrobatic dance, combines dance fundamentals with acrobatic skills such as balancing and tumbling. In Acro 3, dancers will focus on strength, flexibility, balance, and limbering while working on skills like front and back limbers, flying cartwheels, back arabians, and back handsprings. Dancers are not required to have prior Acro experience for this class as each dancer will work through the progressions at their own pace.
*All of our acro programs follow the Acrobatic Arts curriculum, a comprehensive training program designed for safe and progressive AcroDance instruction.
Class Length: 60 Minutes
Age Requirements: 13-17 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 3 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. Dancers are not required to have prior ballet experience to be successful in this class.
Class Length: 60 Minutes
Age Requirements: 13-17 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 3 Ballet Classes
What it is: Hip Hop 3 helps junior dancers learn 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 explore hip hop styles such as popping, locking, waving, and gliding. Dancers do not need prior dance experience to be successful in this class.
Class Length: 60 Minutes
Age Requirements: 13-17 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 3 Hip Hop Classes
What it is: Jazz dance blends the technique of ballet and modern dance with energetic, dynamic movement. In Jazz 3, dancers will focus on flexibility, strength, isolations, and performance quality while learning jazz fundamentals such as russian leaps, multiple pirouettes, axel turns, and splits. This upbeat class is a great complement to Ballet 3. Dancers do not need prior dance experience to be successful in this class.
Class Length: 60 Minutes
Age Requirements: 13-17 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 3 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 3 is an excellent complement to Ballet 3. Dancers do not need prior dance experience to be successful in this class.
Class Length: 60 Minutes
Age Requirements: 13-17 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 3 Lyrical Classes
What it is: Modern dance emphasizes individual expression and abstract movement over strict technique. In this class, dancers will explore fluid, grounded movements that incorporate breath, gravity, and spatial awareness. Exercises focus on developing creative expression, coordination, and dynamic movement. No prior dance experience is needed to be successful in this class.
Class Length: 60 Minutes
Age Requirements: 13-17 years (as of August 1st)
Required Footwear: None (bare feet)
Attire: Girls – Leotard with shorts or leggings; Boys – Shorts and t-shirt
Recital: Yes
2025-26 Level 3 Modern Classes
What it is: Tap dance is a rhythmic and expressive style that emphasizes precision, timing, and musicality. In Tap 3, dancers will learn foundational steps such as pickups, toe stands, drawbacks, and wings while improving coordination and rhythm. This class focuses on creating intricate beats and patterns through dynamic footwork. Dancers do not need prior tap experience to be successful in this class.
Class Length: 60 Minutes
Age Requirements: 13-17 years (as of August 1st)
Required Footwear: Black full sole lace up tap shoes
Attire: Girls – Leotard with skirt, shorts, or pants; Boys – Shorts and t-shirt
Recital: Yes
