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Classes for ages 15months-Adults | Certified Instructors | Annual Recital each June

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A Variety of Dance Classes For All Ages!

Discover the variety of dance classes that are available at our Highland, NY studio.  From our Rockin' Tots program for toddlers to our hip-hop and musical theater classes, we have something for everyone and every age group. We also offer a variety of adult classes in the evenings as well.


Gina Marie’z Academy of Performing Arts, LLC has certified teachers with the passion and knowledge to guide dancers of all levels in all styles of dance.  Our instructors keep the dancers focused, while having fun. We make sure that their creativity and interaction are nurtured in all of our movement sessions. Contact us today!

Have Fun While You Learn in Our Dance Classes!

All Styles of Dance

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  • Rockin' Tots

    A dance class for toddlers age 15 months+ and a grown up. This class introduces music, movement, and the fundamentals of various dance styles and tumbling. Our instructors work with grown-ups and dancers to learn through dance and play. Sharing, taking turns and creative movement are a focus in every class.

  • Sweet Pea Ballet

    Is a dance class that introduces the fundamentals of ballet. Our instructors keep the dancers focused while having fun. We make sure that their creativity and interaction are nurtured in our movement sessions.

  • Combo Classes

    This dance class combines the fundamentals of tap, jazz and tumbling. Our instructors keep the dancers focused while having fun. We make sure that their creativity and interaction are nurtured in our movement sessions

  • Tigger Tumbling

    This is a dance class that introduces the fundamentals of tumbling, balance and coordination. Our instructors keep the dancers focused while having fun. We make sure that their creativity and interaction are nurtured in our movement sessions.

  • Mini Mights

    This class will give your young dancers an introduction to basic hip hop technique, as well as gross locomotor movements and tumbling! Interactive songs, games and kid-friendly trending music will also be incorporated!

  • Ballet

    A classical dance form demanding grace and precision and employing formalized steps and gestures set in intricate, flowing patterns to create expression through movement.

  • Tumbling

    The act, practice, or art of performing acrobatic tumbles, usually on a mat or the ground. Moves include forward rolls, cartwheels, bridges, walk-overs, handstands, aerials, handsprings and more!

  • Lyrical

    A style of dance created from the fusion of ballet with jazz and contemporary dance techniques and is a "cousin" to those styles. Lyrical dancing is performed to music with lyrics to inspire movements to express strong emotions the choreographer feels from the lyrics in the chosen song. Because lyrical dancing focuses on the expression of strong emotion, the style concentrates more on individual approach and expressiveness than the precision of the dancer's movements.

  • Jazz

    A dance form or a dance that is matched to the rhythms and techniques of jazz music, developed in the early part of the 20th century.

  • Pointe

    Pointe technique is the part of classical ballet technique that includes pointe work, in which a ballet dancer supports all body weight on the tips of fully extended feet within pointe shoes.

  • Tap

    A dance performed wearing shoes fitted with metal taps, characterized by rhythmical tapping of the toes and heels.

  • Hip-Hop

    Refers to street dance style primarily performed to hip-hop music or that have evolved as part of hip-hop culture. It includes a wide range of styles primarily breaking, locking, and popping which were created in the 1970's and made popular by dance crews in the United States.

  • Rising Stars

    A program offering dance classes for children with special needs and abilities including Autism Spectrum Disorders. Anyone, anywhere, any age can DANCE!

  • Jumps, Leaps, and Turns

    A dance class that introduces various jumps, leaps and turning combinations in various styles such as lyrical and jazz. Some classes may have dancing moving at a faster pace while others are softer and slower. 

  • Cheer, Tricks & Flips

    Join our fun and upbeat class as we work on basic cheer technique, as well as jumps, tumbling and partner work!

All Styles of Dance

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