Ashlee’s Creative Arts Academy offers both recreational and competitive dance programs for boys and girls, ages 18 months to 18 years. Our program has been designed to maximize each student’s potential as a dancer and as a person by instilling in them confidence, self-expression, self-respect, discipline and passion. Our goal at ACAA is to ensure all students are well rounded, successful, skilled, and show growth at each and every practice and performance. Keep scrolling for class offerings and location.
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2020-21 CLASSES
SEASON BEGINS SEPTEMBER 8th
PRESCHOOL // AGES 2-5
ELEMENTARY // AGES 5-11
SECONDARY // AGES 12+
TUMBLING & ACRO
COMPETITIVE
PRESCHOOL // AGES 2-5
PRESCHOOL COMBINATION CLASS
45 MINUTES/WEEK
BALLET, TAP, & INTRO TO TUMBLING
45 MINUTES/WEEK
BALLET, TAP, & INTRO TO TUMBLING
At ACAA, it is important to us that our students learn basic technique, have a sense of rhythm, and build coordination and strength at a young age. In our pre-k combination class, dancers ages 2-5 will gain experience and knowledge in the areas of ballet, tap, and beginner tumbling. This unique variety of classes is offered in one 45 minute session per week. COST | $45.00 / MONTH
* Dancers will perform a ballet routine at our annual winter recital.
* Dancers will perform a ballet & tap routine at our annual spring recital.
* Dancers will perform a ballet routine at our annual winter recital.
* Dancers will perform a ballet & tap routine at our annual spring recital.
BABY BALLET
30 MINUTES/WEEK
BALLET & PLAY
30 MINUTES/WEEK
BALLET & PLAY
Toddlers ages 2-3 are free to demonstrate their independence from Mom & Dad as they begin to learn basic physical and social skills in this play-based dance class. Our friendly staff will engage dancers through songs, activities and games. COST | $30.00 / MONTH
*Dancers will perform a ballet routine at our annual spring recital.
*Dancers may opt out of performances.
*Dancers will perform a ballet routine at our annual spring recital.
*Dancers may opt out of performances.
TUMBLE TOTS
30 MINUTES/WEEK
TUMBLING
30 MINUTES/WEEK
TUMBLING
Toddlers ages 2 - 4 are encouraged to join us for an activity station-based class that will keep them moving from beginning to end. Each station will help your tumble tot develop hand-eye-foot coordination, balance, strength, and confidence. COST | $30.00 / MONTH
*Class cost is reduced to $20.00 / MONTH if taken in conjunction with Baby Ballet or Pre-K Combination
*Students will perform a tumbling routine at our annual spring recital.
*Students may opt out of performances.
*Class cost is reduced to $20.00 / MONTH if taken in conjunction with Baby Ballet or Pre-K Combination
*Students will perform a tumbling routine at our annual spring recital.
*Students may opt out of performances.
ELEMENTARY // AGES 5-11
ELEMENTARY COMBINATION CLASS
60 MINUTES/WEEK
BALLET, TAP, & JAZZ
60 MINUTES/WEEK
BALLET, TAP, & JAZZ
At ACAA, we believe dancers should be introduced to a comprehensive dance curriculum at a young age, that is why the main class we offer to our students is the core-combination class. For sixty minutes each week, students will learn technique in the areas of ballet, tap, and jazz. Creativity, strength & proper execution are emphasized in these subjects. ACAA staff encourages self expression through upbeat and fun choreography. COST | $60.00 / MONTH
* Dancers will perform a ballet routine at our annual winter recital
* Dancers will perform a ballet, tap, and jazz routine at our annual spring recital
* Dancers will perform a ballet routine at our annual winter recital
* Dancers will perform a ballet, tap, and jazz routine at our annual spring recital
CLASSICAL BALLET / PRE-POINTE
30 MINUTES/WEEK
30 MINUTES/WEEK
Dancers looking to strengthen their technical base should consider taking an extra classical ballet class alongside their combination class each week. This is highly recommended for competitive dancers and dancers that would like to continue with ballet in the future and eventually transition to pointe. We will focus on classical ballet techniques and practice pre-pointe exercises. COST | $30.00/MONTH
* For dancers ages 8+ or by special permission
* Dancers will perform a ballet routine in the winter and spring recitals
* If taken alongside another 30 minute class, the class cost is reduced to $25.00 / MO
* If taken alongside core-combo, the class cost is reduced to $20.00 / MO
* For dancers ages 8+ or by special permission
* Dancers will perform a ballet routine in the winter and spring recitals
* If taken alongside another 30 minute class, the class cost is reduced to $25.00 / MO
* If taken alongside core-combo, the class cost is reduced to $20.00 / MO
CHEER/POM
30 MINUTES/WEEK
30 MINUTES/WEEK
For thirty minutes each week dancers will learn proper pom techniques, cheer jumps, and group stunts. Dancers will practice formation changes, and various arm positions to create group visuals. COST | $30.00/MONTH
* Students will perform a pom routine in our winter and spring recitals
* If taken alongside another 30 minute class, the class cost is reduced to $25.00 / MO
* If taken alongside core-combo, the class cost is reduced to $20.00 / MO
* Students will perform a pom routine in our winter and spring recitals
* If taken alongside another 30 minute class, the class cost is reduced to $25.00 / MO
* If taken alongside core-combo, the class cost is reduced to $20.00 / MO
BEGINNER HIP HOP
30 MINUTES/WEEK
30 MINUTES/WEEK
Let your dancer express themselves in this high energy freestyle form class. We will focus on body isolations, performance, and tricks. COST | $30.00 / MONTH
* Students will perform a hip hop routine in our winter and spring recitals
* If taken alongside another 30 minute class, the class cost is reduced to $25.00 / MO
* If taken alongside core-combo, the class cost is reduced to $20.00 / MO
* Students will perform a hip hop routine in our winter and spring recitals
* If taken alongside another 30 minute class, the class cost is reduced to $25.00 / MO
* If taken alongside core-combo, the class cost is reduced to $20.00 / MO
SECONDARY // AGES 12+
SECONDARY COMBINATION CLASS
60 MINUTES/WEEK
LYRICAL & JAZZ
60 MINUTES/WEEK
LYRICAL & JAZZ
At the secondary level, students make the transition from ballet to lyrical in the core combination class. Dancers will focus on advanced jazz and lyrical techniques. Ballet and Tap should be taken in addition to the secondary combination class to complete the core curriculum. *See 'Secondary Classical Ballet & Pointe' as well as "Secondary Tap" below. COST | $60.00 / MONTH
* Students will perform a lyrical routine at the annual winter recital
* Students will perform a lyrical and jazz routine at the annual spring recital
* Students will perform a lyrical routine at the annual winter recital
* Students will perform a lyrical and jazz routine at the annual spring recital
SECONDARY CLASSICAL BALLET & POINTE
30 MINUTES/WEEK
30 MINUTES/WEEK
Students who have had previous ballet experience may participate in this class focusing on advanced ballet technique. Students may only transition to pointe shoes with teacher approval. Students will perform drills at the barre, center, and across the floor to increase foot and ankle strength and flexibility. COST | $30.00 / MONTH
* Students will perform a ballet routine at the annual winter recital & spring recitals
* If taken alongside another 30 minute class, the class cost is reduced to $25.00 / MO
* If taken alongside core-combo, the class cost is reduced to $20.00 / MO
* Students will perform a ballet routine at the annual winter recital & spring recitals
* If taken alongside another 30 minute class, the class cost is reduced to $25.00 / MO
* If taken alongside core-combo, the class cost is reduced to $20.00 / MO
SECONDARY TAP
30 MINUTES/WEEK
30 MINUTES/WEEK
This class is for students with previous tap experience. We will focus on proper tap technique and rhythms to create clear and intricate tap sounds. Students will learn both rhythmic and broadway style tapping. COST | $30.00 / MONTH
* Students will perform a tap routine in the winter and spring recitals
* If taken alongside another 30 minute class, the class cost is reduced to $25.00 / MO
* If taken alongside core-combo, the class cost is reduced to $20.00 / MO
* Students will perform a tap routine in the winter and spring recitals
* If taken alongside another 30 minute class, the class cost is reduced to $25.00 / MO
* If taken alongside core-combo, the class cost is reduced to $20.00 / MO
TUMBLING & ACRO
TUMBLE TOTS
30 MINUTES/WEEK
30 MINUTES/WEEK
Toddlers ages 2 - 4 are welcome to join us for an activity station based class that will keep your toddler moving from start to end. Each station will help your tumble tot develop hand-eye-foot coordination, balance, strength, and confidence. COST | $30.00 / MONTH
*Class cost is reduced to $20.00 / MONTH if taken in conjunction with Baby Ballet or Pre-K Combination
*Class cost is reduced to $20.00 / MONTH if taken in conjunction with Baby Ballet or Pre-K Combination
BEGINNER TUMBLING
30 MINUTES/WEEK
In beginner tumbling students will focus on developing basic strength, balance, coordination and flexibility. Skills include rolls, cartwheels, back bends, head stands, hand stands, and kick overs.
* Tumblers will perform a tumbling routine in the spring recital
* If taken alongside another 30 minute class, the class cost is reduced to $25.00 / MO
* If taken alongside core-combo, the class cost is reduced to $20.00 / MO
30 MINUTES/WEEK
In beginner tumbling students will focus on developing basic strength, balance, coordination and flexibility. Skills include rolls, cartwheels, back bends, head stands, hand stands, and kick overs.
* Tumblers will perform a tumbling routine in the spring recital
* If taken alongside another 30 minute class, the class cost is reduced to $25.00 / MO
* If taken alongside core-combo, the class cost is reduced to $20.00 / MO
INTERMEDIATE TUMBLING
30 MINUTES/WEEK
Students will continue to develop strength, balance, coordination and flexibility. We work to master walkovers, round-offs, aerials, and handsprings in intermediate tumbling.
* Tumblers will perform a tumbling routine in the spring recital
* If taken alongside another 30 minute class, the class cost is reduced to $25.00 / MO
* If taken alongside core-combo, the class cost is reduced to $20.00 / MO
30 MINUTES/WEEK
Students will continue to develop strength, balance, coordination and flexibility. We work to master walkovers, round-offs, aerials, and handsprings in intermediate tumbling.
* Tumblers will perform a tumbling routine in the spring recital
* If taken alongside another 30 minute class, the class cost is reduced to $25.00 / MO
* If taken alongside core-combo, the class cost is reduced to $20.00 / MO
POWER TUMBLING + ACRO
30 MINUTES/WEEK
Students will work to master advanced tumbling skills such as tucks, fulls, twists, and more! We will also focus on furthering our core strength and control as well as our flexibility in back and leg extensions.
* Tumblers will perform a tumbling routine in the spring recital
* If taken alongside another 30 minute class, the class cost is reduced to $25.00 / MO
* If taken alongside core-combo, the class cost is reduced to $20.00 / MO
30 MINUTES/WEEK
Students will work to master advanced tumbling skills such as tucks, fulls, twists, and more! We will also focus on furthering our core strength and control as well as our flexibility in back and leg extensions.
* Tumblers will perform a tumbling routine in the spring recital
* If taken alongside another 30 minute class, the class cost is reduced to $25.00 / MO
* If taken alongside core-combo, the class cost is reduced to $20.00 / MO
COMPETITIVE
Auditions for ACAA's 2019-2020 competition team will be held Monday, June 10th. Anyone looking to audition must attend the audition clinic on June 9th to be considered for the team. During the clinic, dancers will learn a short combo to perform for their judges. Dancers should be prepared to show skills in ballet, lyrical, tap, jazz and/or hiphop. Dancers should wear black form-fitting dance attire and the appropriate shoes for both the audition clinic and the try out. Hair must be worn in performance style pony tail or bun.
SUNDAY JUNE 9TH
3-4 PM // Petite Audition Clinic (Ages 4-8)
4-5 PM // Junior Audition Clinic (Ages 9-11)
5-6 PM // TN/SR Audition Clinic (Ages 12+)
MONDAY JUNE 10TH
5-6 PM // Petite Tryouts (Ages 4-8)
6-7 PM // Junior Tryouts (Ages 9-11)
7-8 PM // TN/SR Tryouts (Ages 12+)
REGISTER FOR AUDITIONS
1. Simply create an account via the parent portal
2. Click "register for classes" on your dashboard
3. Check the box next to "2019-2020 Team Audition Clinic & Tryouts
4. Click "submit" at the bottom of the page
In need of a private tryout or an alternate tryout date? Make a request by contacting us at ashleescaa@gmail.com.
SUNDAY JUNE 9TH
3-4 PM // Petite Audition Clinic (Ages 4-8)
4-5 PM // Junior Audition Clinic (Ages 9-11)
5-6 PM // TN/SR Audition Clinic (Ages 12+)
MONDAY JUNE 10TH
5-6 PM // Petite Tryouts (Ages 4-8)
6-7 PM // Junior Tryouts (Ages 9-11)
7-8 PM // TN/SR Tryouts (Ages 12+)
REGISTER FOR AUDITIONS
1. Simply create an account via the parent portal
2. Click "register for classes" on your dashboard
3. Check the box next to "2019-2020 Team Audition Clinic & Tryouts
4. Click "submit" at the bottom of the page
In need of a private tryout or an alternate tryout date? Make a request by contacting us at ashleescaa@gmail.com.
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ADDRESS: 101 S. 2nd St. // Polk City, IA 50226
MAILING ADDRESS: PO BOX 74 // Polk City, IA 50226
CONTACT: ashleescaa@gmail.com
MAILING ADDRESS: PO BOX 74 // Polk City, IA 50226
CONTACT: ashleescaa@gmail.com