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Arts in EducationDance & Theater Arts Classes
PRESCHOOL (ages 2-5)

Dance With Me (2-3)
Creative Movement (3-4)
Predance (4-5)
Tap (4-5)
Pre-Modern and Pre-Ballet (5-6)
Girls Hip Hop (5-7)
Boys Hip Hop (5-7)
Preschool Division classes focus on the joy of moving the body through space, while guiding children toward individual creative expression. Age appropriate skills such as hopping, jumping, leaping and galloping are taught through the use of various teaching tools: scarves, mats, hoops, and rhythm instruments. As children progress from Dance With Me to Creative Movement and on to Predance, body placement, coordination and dance terminology are introduced. Pre-Modern, Pre-Ballet,Tap, and Girls or Boys Hip Hop are more structured classes designed for the older preschooler.

Preschool Class Schedules

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JUNIOR (ages 6-11)

Ballet
Modern
Jazz
Tap
Hip Hop
Musical Theater Workshop
Percussion Ensemble
At the junior level, opportunities begin for developmental training in Modern Dance, Ballet and other related art forms including Traditional Modern Jazz and Rhythm Tap. Students develop self-discipline, selfconfidence, self-esteem and self-expression. Class designations are Beginner, Level 1, 2, 3, 4 and 5. Modern stresses the freedom and versatility of movement. Lester Horton and Martha Graham based techniques are emphasized in the more advanced classes. Ballet focuses on body placement, technique and grace. Tap explores the fundamentals of Rhythm Tap. Traditional Modern Jazz and Hip Hop incorporate a comprehensive warm-up with developmentally appropriate routines. Musical Theater Workshop develops presentational material over the 16-week semester.An informal presentation with invited guests concludes each semester. Percussion Ensemble offers instruction in ensemble drumming (also available in Teen/Adult Division).

Junior Class Schedules

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TEEN/ADULT (ages 12 & up)

Ballet
Pointe
Modern
Tap
Jazz
Hip Hop
West African
Afro-Caribbean (Dunham Technique)
Salsa
Drama
Musical Theater Workshop
Pilates
AM Exercise
Senior Exercise
Yoga
Floor Barre
Percussion Ensemble
Classes provide the serious student with opportunities to continue to develop and refine skills. Some students below the age of 12 may be permitted to take these classes with instructor approval. Teen classes continue to provide developmental training. Adult classes are basic level unless otherwise indicated in our schedule.

Teen/Adult Class Schedules

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Sharron Miller's Academy For The Performing Arts
14 South Park St. 2nd floor, Montclair, NJ 07042, (973) 655-9819
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