Newman School of Dance

Classes

our classes

At Newman School of Dance, classes cater to all ages and skill levels, from first steps in Broadway Babies to advanced teen classes and development programs. The studio aims to provide a fun and supportive environment for dancers to learn and improve their skills.

Broadway Babies

ages 2-6

Our objective is to inspire creativity and develop a basic understanding of musicality, movement, and spatial awareness, while learning appropriate class room behavior and developing social skills.  Dancers learn a routine to perform in our recital showcase in April.

Showbiz

ages 4-7

Showbiz dancers have the opportunity to study the foundations of both tap and ballet.  Students work to strengthen their technique and further develop their rhythm and coordination.  

acro

ages 4+

Acrobatic Dance, or acro as it is commonly referred to by dancers and dance professionals, is the beautiful fusion of classic dance technique and the precision and athleticism of acrobatic elements.  Often defined by unique choreography, acro dancers seamlessly blend musicality, emotional expression, line and extension with acrobatic movements in a dance context.

Acro technique includes balancing, limbering, tumbling and partnering, based in flexibility, contortion and strength.

Ballet

Ages 4+

Our ballet syllabus is a Cecchetti based program focusing on the fundamentals of proper technique learned through barre excercises and combinations using allegro and adage, while strengthening the students artistry and musicality. 

hip hop

ages 6+

An energetic movement class with basic hip hop elements

Rhythm Hop

Ages 7+

An upbeat combination of jazz, acro, and hip hop

Lyrical

ages 11+

Developing solid ballet technique is focused on while using expressive music to create a more free flowing, and expressive lyrical movement.

Tap

Ages 7+

Our syllabus uses a progressive stacking method which allows students to master simple single sounds, rhythms and movements before moving on to more complex sounds and combinations.

dance stars

ages 5+

Anything Goes! This class covers all genres of dance and is perfect for the dancer that’s looking to try everything! 

pom

Ages 7+

A movement based class that focuses on sharp arm movements with a jazz foundation. Dancers will learn fundamentals of Pom positions, performance skills and pushes dancers to expand on their high energy, entertainment skills.

musical theater

ages 6+

Popular show tunes are acted out through dance movements with jazz technique and elements! Students love the dramatics of this class!

summer camps

Ages 2+

The Newman School of Dance offers a selection of themed camps throughout the summer months!