Unlock strength. Flexibility. Grace. Flip for joy.

Grades 6-12

At Playhouse Stage Academy, our Acro class (sometimes called “acro-tumbling”) combines the artistic lines of dance with the athletic thrill of acrobatics and tumbling. It’s perfect for dancers who love to move, flip, stretch—and perform. 

All levels: beginners with no prior tumbling experience are welcome, as are more advanced dancers who want to refine and expand their acro-tumbling repertoire.

In our Acro class students will work on:

Safe warm-up, stretching and conditioning specific to acro/tumbling.

Basic tumbling fundamentals such as forward rolls, cartwheels, handstands, bridges. Progressions into walk-overs (front/back), round-offs, back handsprings, aerials, etc!

Grades 6-12

For beginning and intermediate dance students of all ages seeking the fundamentals of tap. Learn and build upon the basics of tap dance, and improving your rhythm and coordination.

Grades K-2

Calling all young performers! Combine singing, dancing and acting into one fun filled class! Focused on creative drama, students will use their imaginations to create characters and tell stories using their voices and movement!

Grades 3-5

Students will sing, dance and act using material from their favorite musicals and TV shows! Learn the foundations of musical theatre - expanding vocabulary and building skills - all while keeping it fun. Use your imagination, be creative and build confidence!

Grades 9-12 or Instructor Permission

An intermediate/advanced exploration into tap. Increase speed while continuing to work on and polish the musicality and style of musical theatre tap concepts.

Ages 14+

Strengthen the body and core, and connect to the breath with Joseph Pilates method! This mat-based Pilates workout focuses on core strength, flexibility, balance, and overall body awareness. The class will lengthen and strengthen the muscles while giving you a full-body workout. We will utilize the various props to help sculpt the body as well as increase strength and range of motion. Students will need a PILATES MAT and 2lb WEIGHTS for class! For ages 14+.

Grades 6-8

Learn the foundations of a variety of acting techniques! Explore improvisation and characterization to begin building a "tool belt" of tactics - improving your confidence and performance as a young actor.

Grades 6-12th by Instructor Placement

Strengthen body and core, learn proper alignment, and develop strong ballet & modern technique that will be essential to all other dance techniques required in musical theatre. This is an intermediate / advanced level class for all ages.