Class Types
Dance
Professional Classroom Placement: Please consult with Miss Amy to help determine appropriate classroom placement.
Level Classes: Tap, Jazz, Ballet
Our level classes group students by age, and are the core of our dance curriculum. Level classes are offered in Tap, Jazz and Ballet. Though each are not required, these classes are highly recommended as the center of all dance technique taught at Amy's School of Dance.
Ballet
Ballet is an artistic dance and often characterized as light, graceful and with fluid movement.
Jazz
Jazz is a form of dance that showcases a dancer's individual style and originality. This type of dancing is energetic and fun, consisting of unique moves, fancy footwork, big leaps and quick turns.
Tap
A dance performed wearing shoes fitted with metal taps, characterized by rhythmical tapping of the toes and heels.
Hip Hop
Hip hop refers to street dance styles primarily performed to hip hop music or culture. It includes a wide range of styles primarily breaking, locking and popping.
Lyrical
Lyrical is a style that blends elements of ballet and jazz dance. It's often performed to music with lyrics to inspire movements to express strong emotion.
Modern
Modern is a contemporary, theatrical and expressive style of dancing.
Pre-Professional Classes
These classes are offered in Tap, Jazz and Ballet, and students must be invited to participate. These classes are offered to dedicated dancer who wishes to expand her/his technique. For those who qualify, Elite classes are taken in addition to level classes.
Tumbling
Tumbling is a form of gymnastics performed without props or equipment. Common moves in tumbling include flips, somersaults, tucks, handstands, cartwheels, aerials and more. Professional classroom placement required; please consult with Miss Amy to help determine appropriate classroom placement. Levels include beginners, intermediate, advanced and top notch.
Competition Team
Amy's School of Dance competes in regional events in central Iowa. Competition students must audition each summer and are then placed in small groups based by age and abilities. In addition to group dances, we also have solo and duet entries competing, as well. *Dancers must compete with a team to be eligible to compete a solo or duet.
Theatre
Theater is for ages 8 and up. The goal of our theater program builds skills not only in acting, but overall performance for both dancers and public speakers. Students do not have to be enrolled in a dance class to be in theater. Registration periods for theater are generally done in the summer months.
Theatre costs are separate from dance tuition.
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Class Recommendations by Ages
Age 0 - 4 years
Pre-k/kindergarten
Pre-k/kindergarten
Itty BItty (no recital)
Beginner Tumbling
Pre-k/kindergarten
Pre-k/kindergarten
Pre-k/kindergarten
Combo (Tumbling, Ballet & Tap OR
Ballet, Tap & Jazz)
Company (audition)
Beginner Tumbling
1st grade
Pre-k/kindergarten
2nd -3rd grade
Combo (Tumbling, Ballet & Tap OR
Ballet, Tap & Jazz)
Beginner Lyrical
Beginner Hip Hop
Beginner Tumbling
Minis Competition (audition)
Company (audition)
2nd -3rd grade
4th - 5th grade
2nd -3rd grade
Beginner Ballet
Beginner Tap
Beginner Jazz
Beginner Lyrical
Beginner Hip Hop
Beginner Tumbling
Minis Competition (audition)
Advanced Tumbling (skill-based - must test)
Company (Audition)
Beginner Tumbling
4th - 5th grade
4th - 5th grade
4th - 5th grade
Intermediate Tap
Intermediate Jazz
Intermediate Ballet
Pre-Professional Ballet 1 (invite)
Intermediate Hip Hop
Intermediate Lyrical
Minis Competition (audition)
Modern (5th grade & up)
Beginner Tumbling
6th - 7th grade
4th - 5th grade
4th - 5th grade
Intermediate Hip Hop (thru 6th)
Intermediate Lyrical (thru 6th)
Pre-Professional Ballet 2 (invite)
Advanced Tumbling (skill-based - must test)
Advanced Lyrical (7th & up)
Gems Competition (audition)
Top Not Tumbling (skill-based - must test)
Pre-Professional Jazz 2 (invite)
Modern (5th grade & up)
Intermediate Tumbling (skill-based - must test)
Pre-Professional Jazz 1 (invite)
Advanced Hip Hop (7th & up)
Pre-Professional Tap 1 (invite)
Jr & Sr High Tap (6th & up)
Pre-Professional Tap 2 (invite)
Jr. High Ballet (6th & 7th grade)
Jr High Jazz (6th & 7th grade)
8th - 12th grade
8th - 12th grade
8th - 12th grade
Pre-Professional Ballet 2 (invite)
Advanced Tumbling (skill-based - must test)
Advanced Lyrical (7th & up)
Gems Competition (audition)
Top Not Tumbling (skill-based - must test)
Pre-Professional Jazz 2 (invite)
Modern (5th grade & up)
Intermediate Tumbling (skill-based - must test)
Advanced Hip Hop (7th & up)
Jr & Sr High Tap (6th & up)
Pre-Professional Tap 2 (invite)
7High School Jazz (8th – 12th)
High School Ballet (8th – 12th)
"My daughters have had an excellent experience with Amy's School of Dance. The instructors are caring and competent and assist the students in learning the skills necessary to continue their dance education well beyond high school. Thanks to Amy's School of Dance for their efforts!"
- LeAnn H, Huxley, IA