Programs
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Tots In Motion Ages 1-4
Helping toddlers build a love for dance in a preparatory program that emphasizes learning classroom skills and having fun.
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Kinder Stars Ages 4-6
Introducing Pre-K and Kinder dancers to the foundations ballet, tap, jazz, hip hop, and acro in a fun, energetic environment.
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Fundamentals Ages 6-14
New students learn the fundamentals of ballet, tap, jazz, hip hop, and acro in engaging, age-appropriate programs that focus on establishing a strong foundation.
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Youth Leveled Classes
From late beginner through intermediate and advanced levels, students develop technique and artistry as they progress with Three Rivers Dance Academy
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Boys Only Hip Hop Ages 6-10
A high-energy, all-boys class that builds rhythm, coordination, and confidence through fun, age-appropriate hip hop moves and freestyle.
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Prep Team
Introducing Pre-K-1st grade dancers to the world of performance and competitive dance through developmentally appropriate training.
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Performance Programs
Dancers in 1st grade and up can take their training and performing to the next level by joining our performance programs. Performance Program dancers receive further dance education through more performance, competition and training opportunities.
Performances
Take a step into the spotlight in one of TRDA’s regular performances like the annual Christmas recital, annual Spring recital, or summer music video production.
Tots In Motion Ages 1-4
Nurturing A Love of Dance
Toddlers love dancing with Three Rivers Dance Academy! Tots in Motion classes combine ballet, tap, and jazz technique and creative movement in fun, age-appropriate way that introduce our youngest dancers to dance basics and let them express their natural love of movement. Click below to get started with a 2 week trial of classes that includes a FREE leotard and pair of tights.
Ages 1-3
1-3 year old students dance in a once-a-week, parent-assisted class that uses props, games, and music to teach coordination, counting, dance and pre-acrobatic skills while focusing on important classroom behaviors like listening to the teacher, following directions, and taking turns!
Ages 3-4
When ready to take class independently, 3 to 4 year-old dancers continue to practice their ballet, tap, and jazz basics and begin learning simple choreography as they prepare for their first performances with Three Rivers Dance Academy in the annual student recitals.
Kinder Stars Ages 4-6
Growing A Love of Dance
In Three Rivers Dance Academy’s Kinder Stars program 4 year olds who have completed the Dance Discovery program and 5-6 year old students experience different monthly themes as they learn the basics of ballet and jazz. Dancers can also choose to add on an elective of tap or acro. Click below to get started with a 2 week trial of classes that includes a FREE leotard and pair of tights!
Kinder Stars Ballet & Jazz
This once a week class gives dancers the foundations of ballet & jazz and sets them up for success in other dance styles.
Kinder Stars Tap Add On
This once a week 30 minute add on class gives dancers the foundations of rhythm and tap steps.
Kinder Stars Acro Add On
This once a week 30 minute add on class gives dancers the foundations of strength, flexibility, limbering and tumbling.
Fundamentals Ages 6-14
Building A Strong Foundation
Building A Strong Foundation
In the Three Rivers Dance Academy’s Fundamentals program, new dancers 1st-8th grade learn the dance technique, terminology, and skills that provide a strong foundation for future learning. Classes are split by age. In this once a week 90 minute program dancers take 30 minutes of jazz, 30 minutes of ballet and a 30 minute elective in tap, acro or hip hop. Click below to get started with a 2 week trial of classes and a FREE leotard and pair of tights.
Ballet & Jazz
Ballet and jazz are foundational dance training styles. Students develop strength, coordination, flexibility, and balance. All dance styles will refer to ballet or jazz technique and terminology. All fundamentals students will learn the foundations of ballet and jazz dance training.
Tap, Hip Hop, & Acro
The remaining class time is divided between tap, hip hop, or acro dance. In tap classes, students develop rhythm and precision as they learn to move their feet to the beat. Hip Hop dance training helps students develop rhythm and coordination. Acro dance training helps students develop strength and flexibility.
Youth Leveled Classes
Late Beginner to Intermediate to Advanced
After mastering the fundamentals of dance, youth continue to develop their skills and have additional training opportunities as they progress through higher level classes. New students with previous dance experience may also be accepted to more advanced level classes after being evaluated by an instructor.
Leadership
Youth accepted to our Emergent program or above are also considered part of the Three Rivers Dance Academy’s leadership team, charged with supporting the positive, character-building community we've worked so hard to build at the studio.
Emergent Level
Emergent Level students add additional skills and training to the foundation established in their fundamentals class. Dancers are in 2 weekly classes that teach advanced beginner skills.
Progressive Level
At the Progressive Level or late beginner-early intermediate stage, students devote additional time to each style, having the opportunity to enroll in up to 6 different classes in a program devoted to training in ballet, jazz, and more.
Intermediate & Advanced Level
Intermediate and Advanced Level dancers become more focused on their areas of training and have the option to add on pre-pointe and pointe classes. Intermediate and Advanced dancers may also receive additional leadership experience by assisting with pre-dance or fundamentals classes.