Our Classes
Click on your child's age to see programs and classes for that age group.
Classes for Ages 2
Pre-School Program
1st Position
Previously known as "Toddler & Me" this class was designed for Toddlers & Caregivers to learn, play, grow and dance in a safe, nurturing environment. Parent/Caregivers may be in the room during class and participation is optional but encouraged.
Classes for Ages 3 to 5
Pre-School and Kinderdance *KD
Pre-School Ballet
Introduces dancers to Ballet through popular children's music and stories.
*Class will participate in recital.
Kinderdance Ballet
Introduces dancers to Ballet sequences and vocabulary.
*Class will participate in recital.
Kinderdance Tap
Introduces dancers to Tap sequences and vocabulary.
*Class will participate in recital.
Tiny Groovers
Introduces to Jazz & Hip Hop through upbeat children's music.
*Class will participate in recital.
Tiny Tumblers
Introduces dancers to Tumbling using fun props & obstacle courses. This is a skills only class.
*Non recital class.
Classes for Ages 6 to 8
Demi Program
Jazz
This high energy class teaches stage presence, free body movement, flexibility and control. Students of jazz are strongly encouraged to study ballet simultaneously.
*Class will participate in recital.
New this Season : Jumpstart, Intermix and Advanced levels.
- Jumpstart : A new class series created to introduce beginning level classes for students who want to start dance at any age.
- Intermix : A new class series created for various ages and students who wish to take an intermediate level. This series allows students to integrate additional classes and concentrations to their training.
- Advanced : This series is for students who have successfully completed the Jumpstart and Intermix Series. Available by teacher recommendation only.
Ballet
Teaches basic techniques used in all forms of dance, along with poise, grace, and discipline. Although not required, ballet is strongly recommended to all students.
*Class will participate in recital.
New this Season : Jumpstart, Intermix and Advanced levels.
- Jumpstart : A new class series created to introduce beginning level classes for students who want to start dance at any age.
- Intermix : A new class series created for various ages and students who wish to take an intermediate level. This series allows students to integrate additional classes and concentrations to their training.
- Advanced : This series is for students who have successfully completed the Jumpstart and Intermix Series. Available by teacher recommendation only.
Tap
This style teaches balance, speed and musicality. Dancers enrolled in tap will be exposed to both new complex rhythms and footwork.
*Class will participate in recital.
New this Season : Jumpstart, Intermix and Advanced levels.
- Jumpstart : A new class series created to introduce beginning level classes for students who want to start dance at any age.
- Intermix : A new class series created for various ages and students who wish to take an intermediate level. This series allows students to integrate additional classes and concentrations to their training.
- Advanced : This series is for students who have successfully completed the Jumpstart and Intermix Series. Available by teacher recommendation only.
Hip Hop
Focuses on dynamics, rhythm, syncopation and stage presence. This high-energy class is derived from street jazz and jazz funk.
*Class will participate in recital.
New this Season : Jumpstart, Intermix and Advanced levels.
- Jumpstart : A new class series created to introduce beginning level classes for students who want to start dance at any age.
- Intermix : A new class series created for various ages and students who wish to take an intermediate level. This series allows students to integrate additional classes and concentrations to their training.
- Advanced : This series is for students who have successfully completed the Jumpstart and Intermix Series. Available by teacher recommendation only.
Contemporary
A fusion of ballet and jazz, choreography is based on emotion, feeling and lyrics. Perfect for those dancers who enjoy expressing themselves emotionally.
*Class will participate in recital.
New this Season : Jumpstart, Intermix and Advanced levels.
- Jumpstart : A new class series created to introduce beginning level classes for students who want to start dance at any age.
- Intermix : A new class series created for various ages and students who wish to take an intermediate level. This series allows students to integrate additional classes and concentrations to their training.
- Advanced : This series is for students who have successfully completed the Jumpstart and Intermix Series. Available by teacher recommendation only.
Musical Theater
Students will get to dance, sing, act and portray characters from different musicals. This class works to instill confidence and stage presence in every dancer.
*Class will participate in recital.
New this Season : Jumpstart, Intermix and Advanced levels.
- Jumpstart : A new class series created to introduce beginning level classes for students who want to start dance at any age.
- Intermix : A new class series created for various ages and students who wish to take an intermediate level. This series allows students to integrate additional classes and concentrations to their training.
- Advanced : This series is for students who have successfully completed the Jumpstart and Intermix Series. Available by teacher recommendation only.
Acrobatics
Teaches flexibility, strength and control. Students begin with mastering basic tumbling skills such as forward and backward rolls and progress to backbends and back handsprings.
*Non recital class.
New this Season : Jumpstart, Intermix and Advanced levels.
- Jumpstart : A new class series created to introduce beginning level classes for students who want to start dance at any age.
- Intermix : A new class series created for various ages and students who wish to take an intermediate level. This series allows students to integrate additional classes and concentrations to their training.
- Advanced : This series is for students who have successfully completed the Jumpstart and Intermix Series. Available by teacher recommendation only.
Turns & Leaps
Focuses on properly executing a variety of turns and leaps in sequences across the floor and center combinations. Perfect for any dancer looking to improve his or her technique.
*Non recital class.
New this Season : Jumpstart, Intermix and Advanced levels.
- Jumpstart : A new class series created to introduce beginning level classes for students who want to start dance at any age.
- Intermix : A new class series created for various ages and students who wish to take an intermediate level. This series allows students to integrate additional classes and concentrations to their training.
- Advanced : This series is for students who have successfully completed the Jumpstart and Intermix Series. Available by teacher recommendation only.
Tech & Flex
A total-body stretch, strength and conditioning class. Stretching increases your range of motion, helping to ward off injury and keep your dancing body healthy long term.
*Non recital class.
New this Season : Jumpstart, Intermix and Advanced levels.
- Jumpstart : A new class series created to introduce beginning level classes for students who want to start dance at any age.
- Intermix : A new class series created for various ages and students who wish to take an intermediate level. This series allows students to integrate additional classes and concentrations to their training.
- Advanced : This series is for students who have successfully completed the Jumpstart and Intermix Series. Available by teacher recommendation only.
Boys Only Hip Hop
For ages 6-9, hip hop movement will be specifically geared for male students and led by a male teacher.
*Class will participate in recital.
Classes for Ages 9 to 12
Junior Program
Jazz
This high energy class teaches stage presence, free body movement, flexibility and control. Students of jazz are strongly encouraged to study ballet simultaneously.
*Class will participate in recital.
New this Season : Jumpstart, Intermix and Advanced levels.
- Jumpstart : A new class series created to introduce beginning level classes for students who want to start dance at any age.
- Intermix : A new class series created for various ages and students who wish to take an intermediate level. This series allows students to integrate additional classes and concentrations to their training.
- Advanced : This series is for students who have successfully completed the Jumpstart and Intermix Series. Available by teacher recommendation only.
Ballet
Teaches basic techniques used in all forms of dance, along with poise, grace, and discipline. Although not required, ballet is strongly recommended to all students.
*Class will participate in recital.
New this Season : Jumpstart, Intermix and Advanced levels.
- Jumpstart : A new class series created to introduce beginning level classes for students who want to start dance at any age.
- Intermix : A new class series created for various ages and students who wish to take an intermediate level. This series allows students to integrate additional classes and concentrations to their training.
- Advanced : This series is for students who have successfully completed the Jumpstart and Intermix Series. Available by teacher recommendation only.
Tap
This style teaches balance, speed and musicality. Dancers enrolled in tap will be exposed to both new complex rhythms and footwork.
*Class will participate in recital.
New this Season : Jumpstart, Intermix and Advanced levels.
- Jumpstart : A new class series created to introduce beginning level classes for students who want to start dance at any age.
- Intermix : A new class series created for various ages and students who wish to take an intermediate level. This series allows students to integrate additional classes and concentrations to their training.
- Advanced : This series is for students who have successfully completed the Jumpstart and Intermix Series. Available by teacher recommendation only.
Hip Hop
Focuses on dynamics, rhythm, syncopation and stage presence. This high-energy class is derived from street jazz and jazz funk.
*Class will participate in recital.
New this Season : Jumpstart, Intermix and Advanced levels.
- Jumpstart : A new class series created to introduce beginning level classes for students who want to start dance at any age.
- Intermix : A new class series created for various ages and students who wish to take an intermediate level. This series allows students to integrate additional classes and concentrations to their training.
- Advanced : This series is for students who have successfully completed the Jumpstart and Intermix Series. Available by teacher recommendation only.
Contemporary
A fusion of ballet and jazz, choreography is based on emotion, feeling and lyrics. Perfect for those dancers who enjoy expressing themselves emotionally.
*Class will participate in recital.
New this Season : Jumpstart, Intermix and Advanced levels.
- Jumpstart : A new class series created to introduce beginning level classes for students who want to start dance at any age.
- Intermix : A new class series created for various ages and students who wish to take an intermediate level. This series allows students to integrate additional classes and concentrations to their training.
- Advanced : This series is for students who have successfully completed the Jumpstart and Intermix Series. Available by teacher recommendation only.
Musical Theater
Students will get to dance, sing, act and portray characters from different musicals. This class works to instill confidence and stage presence in every dancer.
*Class will participate in recital.
New this Season : Jumpstart, Intermix and Advanced levels.
- Jumpstart : A new class series created to introduce beginning level classes for students who want to start dance at any age.
- Intermix : A new class series created for various ages and students who wish to take an intermediate level. This series allows students to integrate additional classes and concentrations to their training.
- Advanced : This series is for students who have successfully completed the Jumpstart and Intermix Series. Available by teacher recommendation only.
Acrobatics
Teaches flexibility, strength and control. Students begin with mastering basic tumbling skills such as forward and backward rolls and progress to backbends and back handsprings.
*Non recital class.
New this Season : Jumpstart, Intermix and Advanced levels.
- Jumpstart : A new class series created to introduce beginning level classes for students who want to start dance at any age.
- Intermix : A new class series created for various ages and students who wish to take an intermediate level. This series allows students to integrate additional classes and concentrations to their training.
- Advanced : This series is for students who have successfully completed the Jumpstart and Intermix Series. Available by teacher recommendation only.
Turns & Leaps
Focuses on properly executing a variety of turns and leaps in sequences across the floor and center combinations. Perfect for any dancer looking to improve his or her technique.
*Non recital class.
New this Season : Jumpstart, Intermix and Advanced levels.
- Jumpstart : A new class series created to introduce beginning level classes for students who want to start dance at any age.
- Intermix : A new class series created for various ages and students who wish to take an intermediate level. This series allows students to integrate additional classes and concentrations to their training.
- Advanced : This series is for students who have successfully completed the Jumpstart and Intermix Series. Available by teacher recommendation only.
Tech & Flex
A total-body stretch, strength and conditioning class. Stretching increases your range of motion, helping to ward off injury and keep your dancing body healthy long term.
*Non recital class.
New this Season : Jumpstart, Intermix and Advanced levels.
- Jumpstart : A new class series created to introduce beginning level classes for students who want to start dance at any age.
- Intermix : A new class series created for various ages and students who wish to take an intermediate level. This series allows students to integrate additional classes and concentrations to their training.
- Advanced : This series is for students who have successfully completed the Jumpstart and Intermix Series. Available by teacher recommendation only.
Boys Only Movement
For ages 9-18, this class introduces partnering, choreography and other styles of dance for male students at any level.
*Class will participate in recital.
Classes for Ages 13 to 18
Teen Program
Jazz
This high energy class teaches stage presence, free body movement, flexibility and control. Students of jazz are strongly encouraged to study ballet simultaneously.
*Class will participate in recital.
New this Season : Jumpstart, Intermix and Advanced levels.
- Jumpstart : A new class series created to introduce beginning level classes for students who want to start dance at any age.
- Intermix : A new class series created for various ages and students who wish to take an intermediate level. This series allows students to integrate additional classes and concentrations to their training.
- Advanced : This series is for students who have successfully completed the Jumpstart and Intermix Series. Available by teacher recommendation only.
Ballet
Teaches basic techniques used in all forms of dance, along with poise, grace, and discipline. Although not required, ballet is strongly recommended to all students.
*Class will participate in recital.
New this Season : Jumpstart, Intermix and Advanced levels.
- Jumpstart : A new class series created to introduce beginning level classes for students who want to start dance at any age.
- Intermix : A new class series created for various ages and students who wish to take an intermediate level. This series allows students to integrate additional classes and concentrations to their training.
- Advanced : This series is for students who have successfully completed the Jumpstart and Intermix Series. Available by teacher recommendation only.
Tap
This style teaches balance, speed and musicality. Dancers enrolled in tap will be exposed to both new complex rhythms and footwork.
*Class will participate in recital.
New this Season : Jumpstart, Intermix and Advanced levels.
- Jumpstart : A new class series created to introduce beginning level classes for students who want to start dance at any age.
- Intermix : A new class series created for various ages and students who wish to take an intermediate level. This series allows students to integrate additional classes and concentrations to their training.
- Advanced : This series is for students who have successfully completed the Jumpstart and Intermix Series. Available by teacher recommendation only.
Hip Hop
Focuses on dynamics, rhythm, syncopation and stage presence. This high-energy class is derived from street jazz and jazz funk.
*Class will participate in recital.
New this Season : Jumpstart, Intermix and Advanced levels.
- Jumpstart : A new class series created to introduce beginning level classes for students who want to start dance at any age.
- Intermix : A new class series created for various ages and students who wish to take an intermediate level. This series allows students to integrate additional classes and concentrations to their training.
- Advanced : This series is for students who have successfully completed the Jumpstart and Intermix Series. Available by teacher recommendation only.
Contemporary
A fusion of ballet and jazz, choreography is based on emotion, feeling and lyrics. Perfect for those dancers who enjoy expressing themselves emotionally.
*Class will participate in recital.
New this Season : Jumpstart, Intermix and Advanced levels.
- Jumpstart : A new class series created to introduce beginning level classes for students who want to start dance at any age.
- Intermix : A new class series created for various ages and students who wish to take an intermediate level. This series allows students to integrate additional classes and concentrations to their training.
- Advanced : This series is for students who have successfully completed the Jumpstart and Intermix Series. Available by teacher recommendation only.
Musical Theater
Students will get to dance, sing, act and portray characters from different musicals. This class works to instill confidence and stage presence in every dancer.
*Class will participate in recital.
New this Season : Jumpstart, Intermix and Advanced levels.
- Jumpstart : A new class series created to introduce beginning level classes for students who want to start dance at any age.
- Intermix : A new class series created for various ages and students who wish to take an intermediate level. This series allows students to integrate additional classes and concentrations to their training.
- Advanced : This series is for students who have successfully completed the Jumpstart and Intermix Series. Available by teacher recommendation only.
Acrobatics
Teaches flexibility, strength and control. Students begin with mastering basic tumbling skills such as forward and backward rolls and progress to backbends and back handsprings.
*Non recital class.
New this Season : Jumpstart, Intermix and Advanced levels.
- Jumpstart : A new class series created to introduce beginning level classes for students who want to start dance at any age.
- Intermix : A new class series created for various ages and students who wish to take an intermediate level. This series allows students to integrate additional classes and concentrations to their training.
- Advanced : This series is for students who have successfully completed the Jumpstart and Intermix Series. Available by teacher recommendation only.
Turns & Leaps
Focuses on properly executing a variety of turns and leaps in sequences across the floor and center combinations. Perfect for any dancer looking to improve his or her technique.
*Non recital class.
New this Season : Jumpstart, Intermix and Advanced levels.
- Jumpstart : A new class series created to introduce beginning level classes for students who want to start dance at any age.
- Intermix : A new class series created for various ages and students who wish to take an intermediate level. This series allows students to integrate additional classes and concentrations to their training.
- Advanced : This series is for students who have successfully completed the Jumpstart and Intermix Series. Available by teacher recommendation only.
Tech & Flex
A total-body stretch, strength and conditioning class. Stretching increases your range of motion, helping to ward off injury and keep your dancing body healthy long term.
*Non recital class.
New this Season : Jumpstart, Intermix and Advanced levels.
- Jumpstart : A new class series created to introduce beginning level classes for students who want to start dance at any age.
- Intermix : A new class series created for various ages and students who wish to take an intermediate level. This series allows students to integrate additional classes and concentrations to their training.
- Advanced : This series is for students who have successfully completed the Jumpstart and Intermix Series. Available by teacher recommendation only.
Boys Only Movement
For ages 9-18, this class introduces partnering, choreography and other styles of dance for male students at any level.
*Class will participate in recital.
Classes for Adults & Family
Fitness Program
Zumba Kids JR
Come learn to move, groove and Zumba in our new Zumba Kids JR class.
*Non recital class.
Zumba Kids
Come learn to move, groove and Zumba in our new Zumba Kids class. Your little one is sure to have a great time breaking a sweat.
*Non recital class.
Zumba
Zumba is an upbeat dance-fitness class that will have you burning calories while having fun!
*Non recital class.
Strong by Zumba
STRONG by Zumba combines high intensity interval training with the science of Synced Music Motivation.
*Non recital class.
Yoga
Yoga includes breath control, simple meditation, and the adoption of specific bodily postures, is widely practiced for health and relaxation.
*Non-recital class
Ballet Fit
Ballet Fit uses popular barre methods that will lead you through a bar warm-up in different sequences to tone and tighten muscles.
*Non recital class.
Hermitage Dance Academy
3441 Lebanon Pike, Suite #130
Hermitage, TN 37076
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