Fall 2024 Class Descriptions
Beginning Aerial Hammock (5-17 years)
We welcome participants beginning at age 5 to take part in our exhilarating aerial fitness classes, where they will embark on an adventurous journey to defy gravity! Guided by our certified VaihAyasa-based instructors, students will have the chance to explore a wide range of aerial techniques, such as spins, hangs, climbs, and much more. Each class is carefully crafted to incorporate elements of yoga, fitness, and circus-style movements, enabling students to develop strength, endurance, and flexibility in a lively and enjoyable setting.
This program is ideal for beginners and those who may have a hammock but are unsure how to use it safely. Our aerial hammock classes are designed to accommodate students of all fitness levels and abilities, making it a fantastic option for anyone eager to boost their core and upper body strength, enhance balance, increase flexibility, and cultivate greater body awareness. Come and join us for an unforgettable experience that will elevate your fitness journey to new heights!
Pre-Ballet, Tap & Creative Movement (2.5-4 years)
Welcome to our Pre-Ballet, Tap & Creative Movement class, where your tiny dancer will embark on an exciting journey of dance and tumbling! Preschoolers will explore basic dance terminology, ballet positions, tap steps, and tumbling skills through fun props like scarves, hoops, and ribbons, all set to lively music. This engaging program not only enhances coordination and motor skills but also fosters listening abilities and peer interaction. Plus, students will have the chance to shine in a year-end dance recital!
Ballet Jazz/Acro Dance (5-8 years)
Welcome to our exciting beginning-level dance and acrobatics program! This unique class combines the beauty of dance with the thrill of acrobatics, starting with a warm-up and progressing through ballet and jazz exercises. Students will learn essential acro, focusing on flexibility, strength, and tumbling, all while enjoying high-energy choreography that blends both art forms. Join us for a fun-filled journey that culminates in a spectacular year-end dance recital!
Tumble Bugs (Ages 14 mo-3 years)
Welcome to our exciting parent-child gymnastics class! Here, your toddler will explore jumping, balancing, and swinging while discovering the wonderful world of gymnastics through self-directed play. Our experienced instructor will be on hand to ensure safety as you both navigate the bars, beams, and skill mats. For those ready to take the next step, the instructor will provide hands-on guidance to introduce entry-level tumbling skills. Join us for a fun-filled adventure!
Youth Tumbling (Ages 3.5-11 yrs beginning/8-14 yrs intermediate)
Welcome to our exciting recreation youth program for ages 3.5 to 14! Here, we focus on developing essential tumbling skills like rolls, cartwheels, and handsprings, while also incorporating balance, low beam, uneven bar, and vaulting techniques. For our intermediate teen and preteen tumbling program (ages 8-14), we help fine-tune those fundamental skills and introduce next-level techniques such as aerials. Our classes are designed to be fun and positive, promoting self-confidence, agility, balance, coordination, strength, flexibility, and gross motor skills. Join us for an amazing tumbling experience!
Ballet, Tap & Tumble (3.5-5 yrs/5-8 yrs)
This program is ideal for students who are ready for more structured dance and tumbling technique instruction but still want to have a class full of imagination and fun. During the dance (ballet and tap) portions, students will learn barre, center, and across the floor combinations, progressions, and choreography. With access to our dedicated tumbling room at the Lake Gregory Education Community Center, participants will master a variety of tumbling skills alongside bar and beam training. Join us to cultivate musicality, agility, coordination, and balance, culminating in a fantastic year-end dance recital!
Lyrical Ballet/Broadway Jazz (10+ years)
Join us for an exciting 1-hour lyrical dance class that beautifully blends the technical precision of classical ballet with the expressive freedom of modern dance and contemporary jazz. The class begins by reinforcing ballet fundamentals while introducing new skills through both center and across-the-floor instruction. As students progress, they will explore creative expression through ballet-based techniques and develop choreography that showcases their individuality. The second half of the class shifts to high-energy Broadway-style jazz, featuring fun routines set to popular show tunes like Wicked, Hamilton, and Mamma Mia, culminating in a fantastic year-end dance recital!
DanceSport: Competitive Dance (10+ years)
Join AFK's award-winning competitive dance team! If you have performance, a passion for dance, and are ready to elevate your skills, we invite intermediate level dancers (ages 10+) with multi-genre dance and gymnastics training to try out. Compete in both small and large group divisions at regional dance competitions from February to June 2025, with additional performance opportunities, field trips, and master classes throughout the season. Tryouts are mandatory, so contact us for more information before registering!