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Mobile Bay Dance Academy Inc.

“The Passion of Love & Dance”

At Mobile Bay Dance Academy Inc., you will find an array of quality dance classes provided.

PRE-Ballet/Baby Ballet- Ages 2-4- This is a ballet class that introduces young children to dance in a structured class setting while initiating ballet terminology. The first 45 minutes is ballet, and the last 15 minutes is tumbling. In tumbling, they learn basic forward rolls, and cartwheels enhancing their coordination.

Creative Movements- Ages 3-4- This class is 30 minutes of pre-ballet, & 30 minutes of pre-tap. 

PRE-Tap- Ages 4-6- This is a tap class that introduces young children to basic tap steps in a structured class setting. This is a 30-minute class. This class is only offered to children taking ballet.

Ballet I & II- Ages 6 & up- This is a beginner ballet class for young students offering them a strong foundation in ballet teaching basic ballet terminology, and dance movements. These classes assist in their development and promote muscle development.

Pre-Pointe- This is a class which a student may take for 1 or 2 years. This class was created to work on the student's technique and strengthening. This class includes extensive barre and center conditioning.

Pointe- Students require a great deal of training to dance in Pointe shoes. These classes work on strength, flexibility, and technique. The first 45 minutes of a Pointe student's class is in Pointe shoes, the last 15 minutes is dedicated to working on grace, and advanced ballet movements.

Tap I & II- Ages 6 & up- This is a beginner tap class for young students which teaches children an understanding of rhythm.

Intermediate & Advanced Tap- This is a tap class designed for pre-teen students to adults with previous tap experience. This is a high-energy class, which teaches students new movements, and more advanced tap steps.

Jazz I & II- The student must be six years old before entering a jazz class. Jazz I class is held in conjunction tap. The first half of the class is tap, and the second half is jazz. It is a fun high-energy class that teaches rhythm and body movement to popular songs.

Intermediate & Advanced Jazz- This jazz class is for preteen students to adults. This is a class for students with previous jazz experience. This is a fast pace class that challenges the body movements of students.

Lyrical I, II, & Advanced Lyrical- This class is for students over the age of 8. This class is only available in conjunction with ballet. The student must also have at least 2 years of previous ballet experience. It is very important for a student to learn the fundamentals of ballet technique before they enter this class. Lyrical allows students to explore their own movements through the passion of dance.

Hip Hop- This is a fun class for students who are not as serious about dance technique. They learn exciting steps and dance to pop music.

Cheerleading- This class is being offered for students who want some extra training on their cheerleading technique. This class will help them prepare for upcoming tryouts and improve their strength.

Beginner, Intermediate, & Advanced Acrobatics- This class is for students ages 5 & up. Students work on basic to advanced tumbling helping them to improve strength, flexibility, and body control.