The Attitude Arts Academy is an accessible, affordable, and flexible arts school. Classes run from August to June, and students have the opportunity to perform twice each year.  

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Dance Classes:

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Ballet, Tap, & Tumbling (ages 3-7) - Tuesdays, 4:45-5:30PM:

This creative dance class is designed specifically for three to seven year olds!  The basic fundamentals of ballet and tap dance are taught, with a focus on fine motor skill development. Students also learn beginner gymnastics skills, with tumbling and balance beam. Students will participate in improv activities, creative movement, imaginative activities, classroom skills, following directions, and listening, and will participate in two productions each year. 

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Ballet: (ages 7+) - Mondays, 4:00-4:45PM:

This is a beginner/intermediate level ballet class, focusing on technique and strength. A strong focus is placed on correct placement, alignment, technique, and terminology.  This course includes ballet barre and centre combinations. This class is mixed ages and levels, as Ballet III students are required to participate in Level II Ballet Class.  This overlap allows beginner level students to strive for success, as well as, reinforcing advanced students' knowledge and understanding of basic steps.

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Ballet II/Pre-Pointe/Pointe: (ages 9+) - Tuesdays, 3:00-3:45PM:

Students enrolled in Ballet III/Pre-Pointe must also participate in Ballet II Class each week. Students require instructor permission to participate in this class, and may be younger than the recommended age. Students are progressed when they are ready, not based on age. Pre-pointe shoes are allowed only for students ages 9+, with a minimum of 3 years of ballet training. Pointe shoes will not be considered until the individual student is ready to advance - no earlier than age 12. 

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Tap & Hip-Hop Combo Class (ages 7+) - Mondays, 4:45-5:30PM:

Our tap classes are designed to help students develop rhythm, style, and sound.  Students will learn a variety of tap dance styles, from soft shoe to Broadway!  Exercises may include a barre warm-up, centre work, and steps across-the-floor, with an emphasis on building flexibility of the ankle and knees, coordination, and speed.  Proper technique, clear sounds, and speed will be determining factors for when students are ready to progress. All Tap students will participate in class together, focusing on the fundamentals. The last 10-15 minutes of class will be for intermediate/advanced students, to work on challenge steps.

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This course also includes hip-hop instruction. Students learn the Mr. Chris Hip-Hop Hits Curriculum, including follow along songs, which are fun and instructive for students of all ages and levels. Additional steps are taught from different curricula   ​​

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Art Classes:

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Arts, Crafts, & Acrylic Painting (ages 4+) - Wednesdays, 4:00-4:45PM (beginner) OR Wednesdays, 4:45-5:30PM (Intermediate):

Join us for our weekly craft class. Students will focus on fine motor skills as they color, cut, glue, and paint.  We alternate crafting and painting each week to ensure a well-rounded arts curriculum.  This course is offered in two levels - beginner (ages 4-7) and intermediate (ages 7-11).

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Acrylic Painting (ages 11+) - Thursdays, 4:45-5:30PM:

Join us each week as we create follow-along style masterpieces. This class is perfect for those with a desire to learn acrylic painting, and leaves students feeling like true artists each week.  All supplies for this class are included in the monthly tuition.  

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Music Classes:

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Piano (ages 4+) - Wednesdays, 4:45-5:30PM - Intro to Piano; Wednesdays, 4:00-4:45PM - Beginner & Intermediate Piano; Fridays, 3:00-3:45PM - Advanced Piano

Piano is offered in three levels as a group lesson. Intro to Piano is for our youngest students, still learning to read and write (ages 4-6), Beginner Piano is for those with little to no piano experience, Intermediate Piano is for students with a minimum of two years of lessons, and Advanced Piano is for students with a minimum of four years of lessons.  Students will have the opportunity to perform twice each year. Students do not need to bring their own instrument each week, but should have a keyboard or piano to practice at home. We encourage 5-10 minutes of daily practice for each class level. 

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Acoustic Guitar I (ages 4+) - Mondays, 4:45-5:30PM: 

Group Guitar I is designed for beginner level students - those who have minimal to no prior experience. Students will begin with a one string guitar, progressing to a ukulele, then a nylon string guitar.  Students will learn the fundamentals of the instrument, including the correct string names, learning to read sheet music, and identifying notes on the musical staff.   

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Acoustic Guitar II (ages 10+) - Thursdays, 4:00-4:45PM:

This class requires approval from our music instructor. Students should be able to name all parts of the guitar, the strings, read sheet music and chord charts, and know a minimum of 8-10 chords. Finger style and classical guitar style are taught in Guitar II. 

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Electric Guitar (ages 9+) - Thursdays, 3:00-3:45PM:

Electric guitar is an intermediate level class, and focuses on power chords, strings, and classic rock and roll. Students should bring their own instrument and amp each week. 

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Violin (ages 5+) - Thursdays, 4:45-5:30PM:

We are excited to offer group violin lessons again this year! This is a beginner level class, open to all ages.  We do have a hadnful of instruments on hand for students to borrow, if needed. 

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Martial Arts Classes:

Tae Kwon Do (ages 4-Adult) - Thursdays, 5:30-6:15PM - Little Dragons (ages 4-Green Belt), Thursdays 6:30-7:15PM - Color Belts (ages 8-Adult)

Taekwondo is one of the most systematic and scientific Korean traditional martial arts, that teaches more than physical fighting skills. It is a discipline that shows ways of enhancing our spirit and life through training our body and mind. Anyone may learn this discipline, and classes will be available for children and adults.

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Gymnastics:

Tumbling (ages 5+) - Tuesdays, 4:00-4:45PM:

Our tumbling classes advance with the level of each individual student. Students will practice appropriate level skills, from beginner to advanced, as they work one-on-one with our lead instructor. This course focuses on tumbling, jumps, and balance beam.  Bar skills are also taught for our students ages 7 and under. 

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