St. Paul Christian Academy
2026-27 School year
Dance & Movement Enrichments
Semester One
MONDAYS
Tap (JK/K)— 2.45-3.35pm
Hip Hop (1st-4th)— 3.35-4.25pm
Ballet II (3rd-4th)— 4.30-5.20pm
TUESDAYS
Tap (J4)— 2.15-3.05pm
Cheer Dance Jr. (JK/K)— 2.45-3.35pm- FULL
Cheer Dance (1st-4th)— 3.35-4.25pm
Tap (1st-4th)— 4.30-5.20pm
WEDNESDAYS
Tumbling (JK/K)— 2.45-3.35pm- FULL
Tumbling (1st-4th)— 3.35-4.25pm
Tumbling (JK/K)— 4.30-5.20pm
THURSDAYS
Creative Movement & Ballet (J4)— 2.15-3.05pm
Ballet (JK/K)— 2.45-3.35pm- FULL
Ballet I (1st-2nd)— 3.35-4.25pm
FRIDAYS
Ballet (JK/K)— 2.45-3.35pm
Cheer Dance Jr. (JK/K)— 3.35-4.25pm
Semester I classes run September 8th (after Labor Day) through December 10th.
Classes do not meet on the following dates:
Labor Day- September 7
Early Dismissal- October 14
Fall Break- October 15-18
Conferences- October 30
Thanksgiving Break- November 23-27
Scroll below for a compete description of each class, attire, and teacher information..
Mark your calendars! PARENT MEETING Friday, September 11th from 8-9am
(spca room TBD)
All dancers are encouraged to attend and participate in our
Once Upon a Nutcracker dress rehearsal on Friday, December 11th
&performances on Saturday, December 12th (parents ) and December 16th (school).
Costumes are typically under $50-70 (invoiced in December) & there is no recital fee.
Semester One
BALLET (JK/K)
Ballerinas learn and build upon basic introduction to classical positions, ballet steps, and simple choreography. Our class includes fun exercises while enhancing coordination and self- awareness, along with rhythmic and motor skills. Your child will experience story-telling with movement, free dance, and explore creativity.
BALLET I and BALLET II
Students develop basic ballet technique, emphasizing the five positions. Ballerinas practice posture and utilize core muscles while practicing pliés, tendu variations, and center work that involves gross-motor skills. Students practice basic ballet technique through both barre and center work. Ballerinas learn postures, steps, and choreography of traditional ballet. Ballet exercises and routines emphasize vocabulary and dance etiquette. Like all classes, dancers explore creative expression and musicality. Although very different than tap, we encourage students to pair this class along with Tap I.
CHEERLEADING DANCE CLASSES
Cheerleading Dance Jr. (JK/K) and Cheerleading Dance (1st-4th) is designed for elementary children, both new and experienced dancers. Class activities help students learn new skills, improve body awareness, and collaborate with others. Choreography focuses on improving performance skills including confidence and stage presence, along with coordination of movements with music. Focus of this class leans towards physical activity, kinesthetics, and overall movement.
CREATIVE MOVEMENT & BALLET CLASS (J4)
Creative Movement & Ballet is a story-based class, and students explore new ballet concepts in exciting and creative ways, including weekly games, costume pieces, and props. Our curriculum sets the most beloved fairy tales to music and dance. Girls are encouraged to use their imaginations as they become a part of the stories through the art of ballet.
HIP HOP
Hip Hop is one of our most popular classes! This dance form is a high-energy dance style with a liveliness unlike other traditional dance forms. Dancers learn fundamental and beginner technical elements, while learning this modern style of dance, all in age-appropriate ways.
TAP (J4 & JK/K)
Dancers learn how to move while creating music with their feet! Class curriculum develops musicality, balance, rhythm, and timing. Students learn traditional tap vocabulary and steps. Age-appropriate choreography includes fundamental and basic sequencing.
TAP I
Tap is the art of math, music, and dance combined! Curriculum includes a variety of tap steps while also developing overall strength, balance, and coordination. Tap exercises focus on clarity of sound, rhythm, timing, and overall musicality. Curriculum also emphasizes the memorization of sequencing and choreography. Although very different than ballet, we encourage students to pair this class along with Ballet I & II.
TUMBLING CLASSES
Tumbling is a fun-filled class perfect for everyone! Class work encourages overall body awareness with focus on strengthening core and stabilizing muscles. Tumbling is a great compliment to gymnastics, dance, cheerleading, or for anyone wants to learn how to cartwheel or just loves tumbling. Of course, time with friends is always fun!
