Intermediate - Advanced

Ages 12-18

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Intermediate level ballerina in an attitude devant. She is working hard on her placement and terminology taught at LA Dance Academy's ballet classes.
Ballet II Intermediate

Ballet II
intermediate dancers

Ballet II (Intermediate)
Times
: 5 pm – 6 pm
Days of the Week: Wednesdays
Tuition: $70/Month
Rolling Enrollment:
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Our intermediate ballet classes are designed for students who have already developed a solid foundation of ballet technique and are ready to build upon that foundation with more complex movements and combinations. Our experienced instructors are trained to teach ballet in a way that is both rigorous and accessible, allowing each student to progress at their own pace while also challenging themselves to reach new heights.

Ballet III
advanced dancers

Times: 5:15 pm – 6:45 pm
Days of the Week: Thursday
Tuition: $75/Month
Rolling Enrollment:
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Our Intermediate-Advanced-Level Dance Class is designed for intermediate to advanced dancers ready to refine their technique, strength, and artistry. This class focuses on more complex combinations, increased barre and center work, and the development of performance quality. Dancers will continue building a strong foundation while being challenged to grow in precision, control, and expression.

Advanced level ballet dancer doing a releve attitude in perfect alignment. Advanced level ballet classes at LA Dance Academy.
Advanced ballet classes at LA Dance are for serious students that want to learn real terminology and placement.
ballet student learning how to tie her pointe shoes in pre-pointe class at LA Dance Academy
Dancer in her pointe shoes working at the barre in pre-pointe class.

Pre-Pointe
intermediate dancers

Times: 6:45 pm – 7:30 pm  (45- Minute Class)
Days of the Week: Thursdays
Tuition: $55/Month
Rolling Enrollment:
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Pre-pointe dance class is designed to prepare students for the physical demands of pointe work. In this class, students will focus on building strength and control in their legs, feet, and ankles through a variety of exercises and drills at the barre.

An evaluation from one of our qualified instructors is required prior to registering for Pre-Pointe.

Jazz III
intermediate dancers

(Jazz III)
Times
: 6:45 pm – 7:45 pm
Days of the Week: Mondays
Tuition: $70/Month
Rolling Enrollment: (Register Now)

Jazz III is an intermediate-advanced level jazz class designed for students who have already developed a solid foundation in jazz dance and are ready to take their skills to the next level. In this class, dancers will be challenged with complex choreography, intricate footwork, and dynamic movements.

Intermediate advanced jazz dancer doing a passa releve with strong arms and perfect placement.
Intermediate jazz dancer is showing her strength and attitude before her jazz dance choreography at LA Dance Academy.
Advanced jazz dancer at LA Dance shows her perfect firebird with precision, height, flexibility and strength.
Jazz III Intermediate dancer executing a releve battment with a smile and sassy

Jazz III Intermediate/Jazz IV
advanced level dancers

Times: 5:00 pm – 6:00 pm
Days of the Week: Tuesday
Tuition: $70/Month
Rolling Enrollment: (Register Now)

Jazz III Intermediate & Jazz IV is for advanced-level dancers ready to advance their skills and creativity. This class is designed for experienced students with a strong foundation in jazz dance and ready to take on complex choreography and challenging movements.

Stretch & Flexibility
intermediate dancers

Times: 7:45 pm – 8:15 pm
Days of the Week: Mondays
Tuition: $70/Month
Rolling Enrollment: (Register Now)

This class is for the child that has a good foundation of technique and looking to challenge themselves with more complex tricks. Throughout this class, the emphasis will be placed on proper alignment, strength, and flexibility. If your child is ready for a rewarding challenge this class is right for them.

Intermediate dancers working on their oversplits safely in class while our certified teachers overlook
Lyrical dancer working on flexibility
advanced jazz dancer leaping in class at LA Dance Academy
young girl working on her firebird leap in turns and leap class

Turns & Leaps Advanced
advanced dancers

Times: 7:30 pm – 8:30 pm
Days of the Week: Tuesdays
Tuition: $70/Month
Rolling Enrollment: (Register Now)

This class is designed for dancers with a strong technical foundation who are ready to push their skills to the next level. Students should already be proficient in double pirouettes, a la seconde turns, calypsos, and discs.

The focus will be on refining technique, mastering advanced combinations, and building the strength, control, and flexibility needed for more intricate movement. Dancers will be challenged with complex progressions and performance-quality choreography.

If your dancer is ready for a focused, rewarding, and high-level training experience—this is the class for them.

Intermediate contemporary dancer showing off her technique and leg flexibility in a black and gold costume.

Contemporary I
beginner – intermediate level

Times: 6 pm – 7 pm
Days of the Week: Wednesdays
Tuition: $70/Month
Rolling Enrollment: (Register Now)

Contemporary I will focus on developing core strength, flexibility, and body awareness through various warm-up exercises and across-the-floor movements. Students will learn basic contemporary dance techniques, such as contractions, spirals, and floor work, and will begin to explore different qualities of movement, such as fluidity, sharpness, and weight.

Contemporary II
intermediate-advanced

Times: 6 pm – 7 pm
Days of the Week: Wednesdays
Tuition: $70/Month
Rolling Enrollment:(Register Now)

In Contemporary II, our Intermediate Contemporary Dance Class, your child will build on the foundational techniques learned in beginner classes and be challenged with more complex movements and combinations. Your child will focus on combining ballet, lyrical, and modern dance with a focus on fluidity, expression, and musicality. They’ll also learn to execute various leaps, turns, and floor work while exploring contractions and release of the spine and body.

Advanced contemporary dancer at LA Dance showing off her smile and perfect technique.
Advanced contemporary dancer doing a backbend arch pose showing off her flexibility and grace.
advanced lyrical dancer doing a perfect tilt jump. she has flexibility strength and emotion in every leap.
Lyrical student working on her emotion.

Lyrical III/IV
intermediate/advanced level

(Lyrical II)
Times
: 6:00 pm – 7:00 pm
Days of the Week: Tuesdays
Tuition: $70/Month
Rolling Enrollment:
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Lyrical III/IV is an advanced-level class designed for experienced dancers with 7 or more years of training and a strong understanding of lyrical technique and performance. This class challenges dancers with complex combinations, advanced leaps and turns, floorwork, and partner work, all while deepening their emotional connection to movement. Dancers will be expected to execute choreography with precision, strength, and artistry, pushing their performance and technical abilities to a professional level.

Lyrical III/IV is ideal for dedicated dancers who are ready to grow as expressive, dynamic performers in a fast-paced and inspiring environment.

Tumbling II
intermediate level dancers

Times: 6:45 pm – 7:45 pm
Days of the Week: Mondays
Tuition: $70/Month
Rolling Enrollment:
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Tumbling II is an intermediate-level tumbling class focused on building the fundamentals learned in Tumbling I. This class will focus on developing strength, flexibility, and body control through a variety of exercises and drills.  Your child will learn skills such as headstands, chest stands, front walkovers, and front head springs.

This class will also teach your child how to link their skills together for longer tumbling sequences as well as how to perform them safely and effectively.

Tumbling II dancer in a beautiful pose showing off her strength and flexibility.
Intermediate tumbling dancer doing a scorpion. She is demonstrating back flexibility and strength.
Advanced acro student in an elbow stand showing off her strength and flexibility.

Advanced Acrobatic Dance
advanced level dancers

Times: 6:45 pm – 8:15 pm
Days of the Week: Thursdays
Tuition: $75/Month
Rolling Enrollment:
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Our advanced acrobatic class is an exhilarating and challenging experience for seasoned dancers who possess a high level of technical skill, strength, and artistry. This class is designed to push the boundaries of what is possible in the realm of acrobatic movement, combining advanced acrobatics with intricate choreography to create breathtaking performances.

In this class, your child will engage in intense training, refining their acrobatic skills while exploring innovative and complex dance movements. They will focus on mastering advanced acrobatic maneuvers, such as walkover variations, front and side aerials, back handspring combinations, and back tucks.

Hip-Hop III
advanced level dancers

Times: 7:00 pm – 8:00 pm
Days of the Week: Wednesdays
Tuition: $70/Month
Rolling Enrollment: (Register Now)

Our advanced hip-hop dance class is designed for teenagers looking to take their hip-hop skills to the next level! Your child will dive deeper into the intricacies of hip-hop movement, musicality, and performance. Led by our expert instructors, this class is designed to challenge and inspire your child as they continue to grow as hip-hop dancers. 

Your child will refine their technique, learn complex and dynamic choreography, and explore the art of storytelling through movement. Your child will further develop their musicality and rhythm, mastering intricate footwork, isolations, and intricate body control. The class will also focus on enhancing their performance skills, stage presence, and ability to captivate an audience.

advanced hip hop students showing off their toe stand freeze
teenager in advanced hip hop class having fun in her weekly dance class
Alice in Wonderland poses for her photoshoot
Musical theatre student at LA Dance Academy performing the White Rabbit from Alice in Wonderland.

Musical Theatre 
all level dancers

Times: 7 pm – 8:00 pm (1 Hour Class)
Days of the Week: Wednesdays
Tuition: $70/Month
Rolling Enrollment: (Register Now)

Musical Theatre I Dance Class will begin with acting games designed in a fun way to help your child build their emotions and expressions which will be used in small acting scenes throughout the class.

Your child will then start working on memorizing lines, singing, and blocking techniques for stage performances.

Tap II/III
intermediate-advanced dancers

Times: 7:00 pm – 8:00 pm
Days of the Week: Thursdays
Tuition: $70/Month
Rolling Enrollment: (Register Now)

In Tap II/II, students will continue to build on the foundation of the tap technique they learned in beginner classes. Students will learn more complex rhythms and patterns and faster footwork and syncopation.

Advanced Tap dancer doing a toe pose with a chair for her photoshoot at LA Dance Academy.
A beginner intermediate tap dancer showing off her tap technique in a bring pink costume for the annual recital at LA Dance Academy.

Interested in signing your child up for Preschool Dance Education?

LA Dance Academy has long been recognized as the best Dance Studio for Preschool Dance Classes on the Northshore. Our Classes often fill up months in advance, especially our Preschool Classes, so don’t wait!

Please fill out the form or call us at 985-317-2966.

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