Adult Aerial & Dance Program

Adult Aerial & Dance Program Description

The Peak Adult Program caters to adults who are interested in moving, growing, exploring, and making new friends. Adult classes are for students ages 18+, except the Ballet program that allows adults ages 16+ to participate. The adult program supports students with no experience to a lot of experience. Adult classes are offered throughout the school year and the summer. Adults are encouraged to take one or more classes weekly. We have two studio-wide performance opportunities yearly; Winter Recital & Spring Recital. Adult students are invited to participate but are never required to participate.

Adult Aerial: This class is for students ages 18 and up. It has an ongoing curriculum. Students meet for one and a half hours each week for the class. The class will work through various progressions of skills meeting students where they are at to encourage skill development. Absolute beginners to experienced aerialists are welcome!

Adult Ballet: This class is for students ages 16 and up. It has an ongoing curriculum. Students meet for one hour or one and a half hours each week for the class. Adult students can expect to learn the basics of ballet movement in the beginning class with the introduction of center work and simple combinations. The intermediate level will have a full barre and center. The class will be based on the Vaganova syllabus.

Adult Heels: This class is open to students ages 18 and up. This is a form in heels combining jazz, contemporary and hip hop. I supports students looking to grow confidence in their body/self and get in touch with their sensuality.

Adult Funk: This class is for students ages 18 and up. It has an ongoing curriculum. Students meet for one hour each week for the class. Students will explore several different dance styles and themes each week from 90s hip hop to Super Bowl halftime jazz routines! Each week offers a thorough full-body stretch, a quick workout, and a short dance routine. A good workout for the body and mind! At the end of the semester, we perform in the studio recitals (optional)!

Adult Tap: This class is for students ages 18 and up. It has an ongoing curriculum. Students meet for one hour each week for the class. Adult Tap incorporates technique, musicality, and performance elements to meet students at their level. Students will learn common rhythms and sequences as well as unique choreography. Typically, this class participates in both the winter and spring recitals (optional).

Belly Dance: This class is for students ages 18 and up. It is a wonderful way to find the feminine aspect of your movements and develop amazing core muscles. Students meet for one hour each week for the class.

Intro to Latin Dance: (6-Week Session/Starts on Friday, August 21st from 6:30-7:30 and ends on Friday, October 2nd)
Cost: $120 per Couple
In this class you will learn the concepts behind “lead” and “follow”. Communication is key; focus will be on couples learning to communicate through physical touch and eye contact. You will also learn the building blocks for Merengue and Salsa. These building blocks include footwork, arm positions and follow and lead arm-work. The building blocks will be used to create a series of dance movement. Find the rhythms of South America and Africa through music and movement. his class is for students ages 18+. It must be taken with a friend.
Materials: Water-bottle, Leather Soled Shoes or Socks.

Intro to Solo Swing Dance: (6-Week Session/Starts on Friday, September 11 from 7:30-8:30 and ends on Friday, October 16)
Cost: $120 per Individual
In this class students will be introduced to solo swing dancing! The goal of this class is to have students confidently executing two line dances, the Shim Sham and the Jitterbug Stroll, as well as comfortably dancing solo Charleston (think 1920's flapper) to varying tempos in a social situation. Topics beyond the choreography of the line dances include basic Charleston foot work and simple variation, stance and frame, turns, musicality, and social dance etiquette.
Materials: Jazz, hip-hoop, or leather-soled dance/ballroom shoes (heels are okay, but flats are recommended) that are not work outside of the classroom.

Intro to East Coast Swing Dance: (6-Week Session/Starts on Friday, October 23 from 7:30-8:30pm and ends on Friday, December 4)
Cost: $120 per Couple
In this class students will learn the basics of six count east coast swing. The goal is to have students feeling confident to dance a whole song in a social situation by the end of the session. The dance is lead/follow and done in pairs, but students are not required to have a dedicated partner for class, and can choose to learn either part. We will cover basic foot work and simple variation, frame and stance, partner connection, turns, musicality, and social dance etiquette. Subsequent levels that require this class as a pre-req include Intermediate Swing (lindy hop) Intermediate Swing (Charleston) and Advanced Swing (Swing Rueda) which requires intro and both intermediate classes as pre-req.
Materials: Jazz, hip-hoop, or leather-soled dance/ballroom shoes (heels are okay, but flats are recommended) that are not work outside of the classroom.

Poi: (6-Week Session/Starts on Friday, October 16 from 6:30-7:30 and ends on Friday, November 13)
Cost: $120
Discover the fun and flow of poi spinning in this beginner-friendly class! Learn the basics of poi, including proper grip, movement, timing, and simple spinning techniques. We’ll build from foundational skills into a few easy combinations, with plenty of time to practice and explore your own style. No previous experience is necessary—just come ready to move, learn, and have fun!
Materials: Poi Balls - Instructor will reach out prior to class and give you some links of where to find Poi Balls.

Dress Code for Adult Programming
We want adults to be comfortable and safe. We have provided some suggestions below. No jewelry of any type may be worn during Aerial classes to help avoid ripping the fabrics. We also suggest bringing a water bottle to each class.

Female: Leotard, Tights, Dance Skirts, Tight T-Shirts, Tanks, Leggings. During colder months, having layers that you can take off as you warm up is suggested. Keeping your hair up and out of your face is helpful for all dance classes. Appropriate shoes, like jazz shoes, clean tennis shoes, or Tap shoes are required. No street shoes are allowed in the studios.
Male: Tight T-Shirt, Tanks, Joggers or Dance Pants. During colder months, having layers that you can take off as you warm up is suggested. Keeping your hair up and out of your face is helpful for all dance classes. Appropriate shoes, like jazz shoes, clean tennis shoes, or Tap shoes are required. No street shoes are allowed in the studios.