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.
Latin Dance: This class is for students ages 18 and up. It must be taken with a friend. Classes will be offered in six week sessions. Find the rhythms of South America and Africa through amazing forms like Merengue and Salsa. The footwork is simple and the focus will be on couples learning to communicate through physical touch and eye contact.
Swing Dance: This class is for students ages 18 and up. It must be taken with a friend. Classes will be offered in six week sessions. This introductory class teaches the basics of partner-optional East Coast Swing to help students confidently social dance by the end of the session. It covers foundational footwork, styling, and etiquette, while fulfilling the prerequisite for intermediate and advanced swing courses.
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.