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TODDLER & PRE-K
YOUTH
Toddler & Pre-K
SOPA offers a variety of programs for your toddler or pre-k student. Learn more about our Parent & Tot Acro, Parent & Tot Ballet, Parent & Tot Jazz, Combo Classes with Acro, Ballet, Hip-Hop, Jazz, and Tap, and Music Together classes in Newnan to find the right fit for your child today.
Youth Classes
As your performer advances into a world of inspiration, creativity, collaboration, and wonder, let SOPA help inspire growth in their skills and talent.
We offer individual and combo classes that include Acro, Acting, Ballet, Hip-Hop, Jazz, Musical Theatre, and Tap.
If you’re new to SOPA, visit a class for free to find the right fit for your dancer, or learn more about our Newnan classes online now.
Teen & Adult
Whether you’re still dreaming of performing or have been performing your whole life, SOPA has classes available for you.
We offer Acro, Acting, Ballet, Contemporary, Hip-Hop, Jazz, Leaps & Turns, Musical Theatre, and Tap.
Come visit a class for free to find the type of dance that speaks to your heart or learn more about our Teen and Adult Newnan Dance Classes online now.
TEEN & ADULT
CLASS DESCRIPTIONS
Toddler & Pre-K Classes
CLASS NAME | CLASS DESCRIPTION |
|---|---|
Ballet/Jazz/Acro Combo | This class offers a well-rounded introduction to dance. Using stories, props, and fun music they will learn ballet, jazz, and acro/tumbling skills while experiencing the magic of a fairytale. No experience is necessary. Pink tieless ballet shoes are required. Leotard and skirt (any color and style). |
Ballet/Tap Combo | This class is an exciting introduction to ballet, tap, creative movement, and tumbling basics. The focus is on having fun and giving your child a positive intro to dance. No experience is necessary. Black buckle tap and pink tieless ballet shoes required. Leotards and skirt (any color/style, tights optional). |
Hip-Hop/Jazz/Acro | This class is an exciting introduction to hip-hop and jazz basics. This will incorporate dance choreography and leaps and turns. The focus is on having fun and giving your child a positive intro to dance. This class is great for boys and girls! No experience is necessary. Black jazz shoes are required. |
Hip-Hop/Tap/Tumble | This class is an exciting introduction to hip-hop, tap, jazz, and tumbling basics. The focus is on having fun and giving your child a positive introduction to dance. This class is great for boys and girls! No experience is necessary. Black tap shoes and jazz or hip-hop sneakers are required. |
Mini Acro/Tumbling | In this high-energy class, your child will learn tumbling skills that build flexibility, coordination, and strength. No experience is necessary. Biketard or leotard and shorts and required and hair pulled back in a ponytail or pigtails. Bare feet are recommended. *Primary-Level Acro |
Toddler Tales | Join us for a fun hour of festive stories, songs, and crafts each month! |
Toddler Time | Open Studio Play with bounce house to encourage free play! Socks required. We recommend grippy socks. Parents must remain in the room with child/children. Play is $5 per child. |
Youth Classes
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CLASS NAME | CLASS DESCRIPTION |
|---|---|
Acro Level 1-3 | Acrobatic Arts is progressive system and teachers will introduce new skills as the dancer and their body is ready for it. Dancers will develop a balanced skill set, as well as a healthy body in flexibility and strength. Following the program this way will reduce and hopefully eliminate injuries in your acro classes! |
Acro Level 2-4 | Acrobatic Arts is progressive system and teachers will introduce new skills as the dancer and their body is ready for it. Dancers will develop a balanced skill set, as well as a healthy body in flexibility and strength. *Students must pass Level 1 Acro to participate in this class. |
Acting I | This class will focus on the basics of acting. Participants will learn warm-ups, proper projection and use of the voice, stage presence, character development, and many other skills to help develop a well-rounded actor. Actors should wear clothes that are easy to move in and no flip flops/crocs. |
Ballet I | Ballet is the technical base for all other styles of dance taught at the studio. Students will develop strength, poise, and flexibility as they learn routines and work on barre and center floor skills. Solid colored leotard, ballet pink tights, ballet skirt, hair in a bun, and pink tieless leather ballet shoes. |
Ballet II | Ballet is the technical base for all other styles of dance taught at the studio. Students will develop strength, poise, and flexibility as they learn routines and work on barre and center floor skills. Pink tieless ballet shoes, solid color leotard, skirt, ballet pink tights required. Bring a water bottle. |
Ballet/Tap Combo | This class is an exciting introduction to ballet, tap, creative movement, and tumbling basics. The focus is on having fun and giving your child a positive intro to dance. No experience is necessary. Black buckle tap and pink tieless ballet shoes required. Leotards and skirt (any color/style, tights optional). |
Company Performing Group | Jazz-based class for dancers participating in outside community events, and parades. **Requirements for class: Jazz or Ballet |
Hip Hop I | Students will learn some of the newest dance styles, and tricks in this high-energy class. They will practice basic elements of hip-hop and break dancing. Leotard and shorts or leggings. The instructor will make recommendations on the type of shoe being used for upcoming performances (color and style), however, in class dancers can wear hip-hop sneakers. |
Hip Hop II | Students will learn some of the newest dance styles, jumps, and tricks in this high-energy class. They will practice basic elements of hip-hop and break dancing. Leotard and shorts/leggings. In class dancers can wear hip-hop sneakers. The instructor will make any shoe recommendations before upcoming performances. |
Hip-Hop/Jazz/Acro | This class is an exciting introduction to hip-hop and jazz basics. This will incorporate dance choreography and leaps and turns. The focus is on having fun and giving your child a positive intro to dance. This class is great for boys and girls! No experience is necessary. Black jazz shoes are required. |
Hip-Hop/Tap/Tumble | This class is an exciting introduction to hip-hop, tap, jazz, and tumbling basics. The focus is on having fun and giving your child a positive introduction to dance. This class is great for boys and girls! No experience is necessary. Black tap shoes and jazz or hip-hop sneakers are required. |
Jazz I | Jazz allows dancers to develop technical skills such as leaps and turns and incorporates them into dynamic dance routines using upbeat music from a variety of genres Attire: Leotard and shorts or leggings. Black jazz shoes and nude convertible tights are required. Hair in a ponytail or bun. |
Jazz II | Jazz allows dancers to develop technical skills such as leaps and turns and incorporates them into dynamic dance routines using upbeat music from a variety of genres Attire: Leotard and shorts or leggings. Black jazz shoes and nude convertible tights are required. Hair in a ponytail or bun. |
Jazz II/III | Jazz allows dancers to develop technical skills such as leaps and turns and incorporates them into dynamic dance routines using upbeat music from a variety of genres. Attire: Leotard and shorts/leggings. Black jazz shoes and nude convertible tights are required. Hair in a ponytail or bun. |
Jazz/Acro | Jazz allows dancers to develop technical skills such as leaps and turns and incorporates them into dynamic dance routines using upbeat music from a variety of genres. In this high-energy class, your child will learn tumbling skills that build coordination and strength such as forward rolls, handstands, and cartwheels. |
Leaps and Turns | This class is a nonperforming based class to work on leaps, turns, and across-the-floor techniques to improve their skills in their regular weekly classes. Jazz or pirouette shoes are required. |
Musical Theatre | A great class for beginners in Musical Theatre. Students will focus on basics of musical theatre dance, singing, and acting. Participants will learn lyrics and choreography from popular musicals/movies. Students will be introduced in class to basic voice exercises and learn to sing in small and large groups. |
Musical Theatre Ensemble | Our audition-based performance group aimed build up, nurture and train dancers and musical theatre performers. They perform in the community, Local events (festivals, parades, etc.) and larger scale trips. **Requirements are one technique class (Ballet or Jazz) and HIGHLY recommend an acting class. |
Pre-Ballet | Ballet is the technical base for all other styles of dance taught at the studio. Students will develop strength, poise, and flexibility as they learn routines and work on barre and center floor skills. Solid-colored leotard, ballet pink tights, ballet skirt, hair in a bun, and pink tieless leather ballet shoes. |
Tap I | Tap dancing is an enjoyable style that allows dancers to make rhythms and music with their feet. Students will develop coordination and speed as they learn routines and work on barre and center floor skills. Attire: Leotard, shorts/leggings. Black-laced tap shoes are required. Hair in a ponytail or bun. |
Teen & Adult Classes
CLASS NAME | CLASS DESCRIPTION |
|---|---|
Acro Level 2-4 | Acrobatic Arts is progressive system and teachers will introduce new skills as the dancer and their body is ready for it. Dancers will develop a balanced skill set, as well as a healthy body in flexibility and strength. *Students must pass Level 1 Acro to participate in this class. |
Acro Level 3-5 | Acrobatic Arts is progressive system and teachers will introduce new skills as the dancer and their body is ready for it. Dancers will develop a balanced skill set, as well as a healthy body in flexibility and strength. **Students must pass Level 2 Acro to participate in this class. **Skills test required. |
Acting I | This class will focus on the basics of acting. Participants will learn warm-ups, proper projection and use of the voice, stage presence, character development, and many other skills to help develop a well-rounded actor. Actors should wear clothes that are easy to move in and no flip flops/crocs. |
Ballet III | **Must have continuously taken 3 years of ballet to register and must be evaluated with instructor approval. Solid color leotard, skirt, ballet pink tights, pink tieless ballet shoes. |
Company Performing Group | Jazz-based class for dancers participating in outside community events, and parades. **Requirements for class: Jazz or Ballet |
Contemporary/Lyrical | Lyrical uses a combination of modern and contemporary skills to tell a story through movement using the lyrics of contemporary/modern music. The instructor will make recommendations on the type of shoe being used for upcoming performances (color and style), but in class, dancers can wear nude pirouette dance shoes. |
Hip Hop II | Students will learn some of the newest dance styles, jumps, and tricks in this high-energy class. They will practice basic elements of hip-hop and break dancing. Leotard and shorts/leggings. In class dancers can wear hip-hop sneakers. The instructor will make any shoe recommendations before upcoming performances. |
Jazz II/III | Jazz allows dancers to develop technical skills such as leaps and turns and incorporates them into dynamic dance routines using upbeat music from a variety of genres. Attire: Leotard and shorts/leggings. Black jazz shoes and nude convertible tights are required. Hair in a ponytail or bun. |
Leaps and Turns | This class is a nonperforming based class to work on leaps, turns, and across-the-floor techniques to improve their skills in their regular weekly classes. Jazz or pirouette shoes are required. |
Musical Theatre Ensemble | Our audition-based performance group aimed build up, nurture and train dancers and musical theatre performers. They perform in the community, Local events (festivals, parades, etc.) and larger scale trips. **Requirements are one technique class (Ballet or Jazz) and HIGHLY recommend an acting class. |
Pre/Beginning Pointe | **Must have 3 consecutive years of ballet class. Must be evaluated by the instructor prior to enrollment and/or have a recommendation from the previous instructor. Email the studio to schedule an evaluation. |
Tap II | Tap dancing is an enjoyable style that allows dancers to make rhythms and music with their feet. Students will develop coordination and speed as they learn routines and work on barre and center floor skills. Attire: Leotard, shorts/leggings. Black-laced tap shoes are required. Hair in a ponytail or bun. 45-Minutes |
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