Classical Ballet - Pointe - Lyrical - High-Tech Jazz - Tap - Hip-Hop

Gymnastics - Kinderdance  - Cardio Kickboxing  - Boys Classes - Pilates

Cardio, Tone + Stretch  - Liturgical - Hubbard Street Style - Hip-Hop Kids

Recreational Jazz for Boys+Girls - Ballroom  - Mommy+Me - Music Program

LARGE VARIETY OF CLASSES & PERFORMING OPPORTUNITIES

The dance program offers everything from Hip-Hop, Tap and Jazz to Marvelous Mom’s & Tiny Two’s. The fitness includes Pilates, Cardio Kick-Boxing.  The Academy offers Classical Ballet students the opportunity to pursue performing opportunities auditioning for parts in New Castle Dance Academy’s newly established Ballet Elite of Delaware’s ”Nutcracker”.  The Diamond Cut Dance Team is another outlet to perform at local performances and competitions as well.  The school has added additional evening and weekend class times to accommodate more students in ”first choice” times.  Between the pressures of homework, sports and family time, a lot of parents can be overwhelmed trying to fit in all the activities.  The school has a spacious comfortable waiting room for parent’s convenience.

MUSIC PROGRAM

NCDA now offers classes in voice, piano, guitar, and bass.

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MARVELOUS MOMS & TINY TWO"S AND THREE'S

A 30-minute class with a variety of fun filled activities, which develope listening skills, coordination, music awareness, and much more.  Moms and Tots enter the "Land Of make Believe", animals, Disney characters, personality songs and dances, tumbling and games, utilizing many interesting props to create the perfect setting for this educational introduction to dance.

PRE-KINDERDANCE & KINDERDANCE (Ages 3-6)

With careful instruction and encouraging teachers, Pre-Ballet, Tap and  Gymnastics are offered to our younger students.  The children enjoy the variety, and it helps develop self-confidence, coordination, musicality, body awareness, flexibility and strength while preparing them for the training ahead.

GYMNASTICS

Every class begins with a warm-up to increase flexibility and strength.  Combined tumbling stunts are introduced along with timing and balance skills.  Also included in Jazz and Kinderdance classes.

CLASSICAL BALLET (Ages 7 to Adult)

(Vaganova Sylabus) Russian Technique

A very precise and systematic approach is utilized requiring grace, discipline, precision, and hard work.  A structured course for more interested and dedicated students.  At least 2 classes a week are recommended.  Our training procedures, along with the proper techniques, are taught in French Terms (language of the art).  Beginners through Advanced levels.

POINTE

"On Your Toes" - An extension of Ballet for technically ready students.

JAZZ

From Hi-tech Hip-Hop, Latin, Club to cool, smooth lyrical moves, Jazz is many different styles, usually performed to current upbeat music.  Center floor, body isolations, stretching, across the floor, tricks, kicks, turns, leaps, and combinations are all included to improve your form and auditioning knowledge.  Ballet class required to take Jazz class, except adult beginner classes, but highly encouraged.  All levels.

NEW RECREATIONAL JAZZ - HIP-HOP

This is for the dancer who just wants to have fun.  No Ballet class is required.  (See Jazz above.)  A street funk style.

TAP (Musical Theater)

 Latin & Broadway Styles & Close To The Floor Styles

"Making music with your feet."  Rhythm, tempo and timing are encouraged through basic techniques and floor progressions, advancing to combinations.

BALLROOM DANCING

Beginners and students of all ages are welcome.  You do not need a partner, but you are welcome to bring one if you would like.  All classes aretaught by professional dance instructors, certified in ballroom dancing.  Steps taught include the Rhumba, Cha Cha, Swing, Lindy, Line, Waltz, Tango, Salsa, Fox Trot, Turns, Partnering and Wedding dances.

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FITNESS MIX PROGRAM

Our Fitness Mix Program is conducted by instructors certified by the American Aerobics Association and in International Sports Medicine.  The program consists of Pilates, Yoga, Kickboxing, Cardio-Resistance, Band Toning, Stretching, and Circut Training & Weights.  We also offer personalized fitness and nutritional information.  Get in shape while learning self-defense techniques, and strengthen the core while engaging your abs.  Lots of fun and motivation.  Great for beginners or the experienced.  Recommended for dancers as well.