Classes
Ballet
Recommended ages 5 +
A classical dance style emphasizing technique, posture, and artistic expression. Ballet originated as a court tradition in 15th-century Italy and was brought to France by Catherine de’ Medici, evolving into the dance form we know today. Over time, it developed into recognized syllabi such as BATD, RAD, Vaganova, Cecchetti, and Balanchine.
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Notable ballet companies and dancers include Ballet Jörgen, National Ballet School of Canada, New York City Ballet, Misty Copeland, and Michela DePrince.
The dancers will build strength, control, and artistry while exploring expressive movement. Classes encourage refining technique, developing a personal style, and connecting with the traditions and history that have shaped classical ballet.
Our classes offer BATD and RAD level training, providing structured progression for those looking to advance in their training.
Jazz
Recommended ages 5 +
Jazz is a dynamic and energetic dance style, characterized by bold movements, rhythm, and expression. It has deep roots in African dance traditions, brought to the Americas during the transatlantic slave trade. Over time, Jazz evolved in the United States, heavily influenced by African rhythms and social dances, developing into a distinct and expressive art form.
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Notable choreographers and dancers include Katherine Dunham, Bob Fosse, Michael Peters, Frankie Manning, and Gene Kelly.
Students engage with jazz dance to build technical skill, musicality, and expressive performance. Classes encourage dancers to experiment with movement, explore their own creative voice, and connect with the rich cultural history that shaped this style.
Contemporary
Recommended ages 9+
A versatile style known for combining elements of Modern, Ballet, and Jazz, while emphasizing expression and exploring different dynamics and textures through movement. Contemporary dance emerged in the 20th century, influenced by modern dance—an art form created to challenge and rebel against the strict structures of Classical Ballet.
Notable companies and choreographers include Alvin Ailey & Alvin Ailey Dance Theatre, Kyle Abraham, Not Another Political Playground Y’all (NAPPY Dance), Nederland’s Dans Theatre, Merce Cunningham, and Francesca Harper.
With Contemporary, dancers explore movement, dynamics, and expression, discovering their own textures and movement qualities.
Tap
Recommended ages 5+
A rhythmic art form known for creating percussion with the feet, Tap dance combines movement and music into one. Tap has a shared history with Jazz, born from the blending of African rhythmic step dances brought by enslaved people and Irish step dances introduced by immigrants.
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In its early stages, Tap was often performed in minstrel shows, where African American contributions were frequently overlooked. Despite this, African American dancers played a crucial role in shaping the rhythms, techniques, and artistry that define Tap today. By the 19th century, dancers like Bill Robinson brought Tap to wider audiences, and by the mid-20th century it was glamorized in Hollywood musicals by performers such as Fred Astaire and Gene Kelly, shaping the theatrical style we often recognize today.
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Notable Tap dancers who have influenced and popularized the form include Fayard and Harold Nicholas, Sammy Davis Jr., Gregory Hines, and Chloe Arnold.
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At IADC, students learn rhythm, coordination, and musicality to develop their own unique style and sound, honoring the rich history and diverse cultural roots of this art form.
Hip Hop/ Commercial
Recommended ages 9+
A high-energy dance style that focuses on coordination, rhythm, groove, expression, and individuality. Hip Hop centers around finding your own style and grew alongside hip-hop culture in the 1970s, with its birthplace in the Bronx, New York—an area deeply rooted in African American, Caribbean American, Hispanic & Latino American Communities.
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It began with street styles such as breaking, popping, and locking, then expanded into social dances, party grooves, and commercial styles seen in music videos and concerts. Over time, Hip Hop has continued to evolve, borrowing from and influencing other forms such as Jazz Funk, Dancehall, and African dance styles, as well as styles from the Ballroom community like Voguing and Waacking. Each of these adds cultural richness, rhythm, and creative flair to the movement.
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Notable figures who helped shape Hip Hop include pioneers like DJ Kool Herc (often credited as the founder of hip hop culture), the Rock Steady Crew (breaking), Don Campbell (locking), and Boogaloo Sam (popping). In later years, choreographers such as Fatima Robinson, Toni Basil, Marty Kudelka, Parris Goebel, and Les Twins have brought Hip Hop and its fusion styles to the global stage.
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In this class, students will explore Hip Hop not just as a technique, but as a voice of self-expression and community. Classes build rhythm, confidence, and individuality while honoring the diverse cultural roots that shaped this style.
Conditioning
Only available to Innovative Artists Stream
Our Conditioning class is designed to help dancers build the strength, stamina, and flexibility they need to perform with confidence both in class and on stage. With targeted exercises to improve turns, jumps, alignment, and endurance, dancers also learn techniques that promote injury prevention. This class refines technique while developing the physical tools to support artistry—helping dancers train smarter, move more efficiently, and reach their full potential.
