Ballet
Ivy Arts Academy is an official registered school of the Royal Academy of
Dance USA/London and enters students annually for Examinations and
Presentation Classes. Classical ballet consists of three interrelated
elements - Technique, Music and Performance. Students gain a discipline of
the mind and spirit as well as the body. Creative Movement, Character, Demi-
Pointe and Pointe classes are available. This art form is the basis of dance
and should be in every dancer’s class list. With over 13,000 members'
spread across 79 countries, The Royal Academy of Dance (RAD) is one of
the largest and most influential dance education and training organisations
for classical ballet in the world.
Jazz
Jazz is one of the most popular forms of dance today. Jazz students learn basic technique as well as the latest style of
Jazz as seen in Videos, Film and Television. While jazz is an art form in its own right, it is also beneficial to the overall
development of the dancer - and an enjoyable form of exercise!
Modern/Contemporary
Modern/Contemporary dance is the name given to a dance tradition that arose as a reaction to ballet, using the body to
explore space and lines and energy in dance movement.  Through the use of various developed techniques from at least
2 years of ballet, students learn to use their natural instincts, impulses, and a release of natural feeling when moving.
The dancer tries to release the inner feelings in an outer expression.  Though it often uses the body alignment and
movement of ballet, modern dance encompasses a much broader world than ballet.  It is movement with freedom and
meaning, usually for a serious artistic purpose. Modern/Contemporary dance stresses expressive individuality over
conformity of movement.
Tap
Tap Dance is known as a favorite discipline because the students are making music with their
feet. Students learn to improve their rhythm and co-ordination to energetic music.
Hip Hop
This enjoyable discipline is the newest to hit dance studios all over the world. Hip Hop
combines Funk, Jazz, Latin and African dance to bring you the least structured dance form as
seen in your favorite videos.
Ivy Arts Academy Company "Poison Ivy"
The Ivy Arts Academy Company is open to any dancer wishing to experience the competitive dance world. Auditions are held
at the beginning of each year in September. This program enables students to increase their dance knowledge and
experience at a faster and more intensive pace. These dancers train at least 2 hours per week and participate at various
events and competitions throughout the season. Please contact the office for more information.
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