Written by Hayley Poppell Tuesday, 05 August 2008 16:58
Thank you for taking a moment to learn more about Wakulla Dance Academy. Our goal is to provide the best possible dance experience and quality instruction for all of our dancers. Our students gain confidence, poise, coordination, motor skills, strength, flexibility, social skills and lasting friendships by studying dance with nurturing teachers in a non-competitive environment. We strive to enrich the lives of others through a positive, encouraging and caring atmosphere while at the same time instilling proper technique and a love of dance that will last a lifetime. We offer a wide variety of classes in ballet, tap, jazz, lyrical, clogging, cheer dance, hip-hop, contemporary and more for all ages and skill levels.
Students at WDA have competed in a number of dance competitions including Dance Caravan, Tremaine, NYCDA, Dance Makers, JUMP and more earning High Gold, Gold, High Silver, Most Entertaining and Outstanding Performance awards. Teachers and students at WDA participate in conventions throughout the year learning the latest dance styles by taking classes from world famous choreographers such as Dave Scott, Napolean and Tabitha D’umo from the Fox Tv show So You Think You Can Dance and the movies Step Up 1 and 2 and Stomp The Yard as well as Jamal Sims choreographer for Hannah Montana and the movie Hairspray.
We work hard to provide a dance studio that gives everyone a pleasant and enjoyable experience. Please feel free to call, visit our studio, or even try a class that you may be interested in. We want you to feel welcome and comfortable at Wakulla Dance Academy.
3 and 4 Year Old Pre-Dance Combo:
A 45 minute class introducing coordination and movement through basic ballet, tap and tumbling steps. Some of the concepts taught are stretching, balancing, weight transfers, jumping, simple arm movements and moving across the floor. The students also develop self –awareness, listening skills and social skills.
5-6 Year Old Jazz/Ballet Combo:
An introductory class exposing the students to basic ballet and jazz steps, terms and movements. This class builds on the work done in the previous year as students learn to further control their bodies, increase coordination, keep rhythm and more.
5-6 Year Old Tap/Hip-Hop Combo:
This introductory upbeat class teaches basic tap steps and combinations as well as introducing hip-hop movements and rhythm.
Ballet
Ballet is the most fundamental and technical form of dance. Students will start class with floor and barre exercises to allow dancers to build strength and coordination that will enhance all other dance forms. Students will also work in center floor to learn positions, poses, steps and combinations. Ballet is mandatory for all students taking Jazz and Lyrical.
Jazz
Jazz is a highly energetic class using fast pace music and the latest jazz technique and choreography. Students work on combinations, leaps, turns, flexibility and strength.
Tap
Tap is music with your feet and a fun filled class of rhythm and timing. Tap students are introduced to both contemporary and progressive tap techniques.
Lyrical
Is a dance class that combines technique from jazz and ballet, while focusing and expressing the lyrics of the chosen music. This class improves strength, balance, posture, and expression and more.
Hip Hop
This is the newest and hottest form of dance. Hip Hop allows students to explore moves used in dance videos by combining jazz and the latest pop culture.
Cheer Dance
A class of all the technique used in cheerleading. Students will focus on jumps, cheer motions, basic tumbling, stunting, and cheer style routines.
Clogging
A fun filled upbeat class teaching the basic to advanced clogging steps and combinations that are great to watch and exciting to hear.
Contemporary
An energetic and eclectic class, emphasizing physical strength, momentum, musicality, and the fun of it all. The class has stretching and strengthening exercises, transitioning into basic technique (footwork, swings), and then escalates into longer, full-bodied phrases that incorporate technique, strength, agility, and theatrical flair.
Monthly Class Tuition
| 1 Class per Week | |
$45.00 |
| 2 Classes per Week |
$70.00 | |
| 3 Classes per Week |
$95.00 | |
| 4 Classes per Week |
$120.00 | |
| Unlimited Classes |
$140.00 | |
| Solo Fees (per 1/2 hour) |
$15.00 |
*Family Discount*
there is a $5.00 discount off each additional student’s monthly tuition.
Contact Us
Our staff teaches Monday through Thursday 3:00pm to 8:00pm. The best way to reach us is by leaving a phone message and we will return your call as soon as possible.
Here’s how you can reach us:
Email: wakulladance@yahoo.com
Phone: 926-2655
Studio Address: 56 Rainbow Drive Crawfordville, FL 32327
This information last updated on August 5, 2008.
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