Pointe is for the more serious student wanting to
 further their technique and knowledge of Ballet. Each
pointe student is required to take two 1.5 hr technique
classes per week.  This ensures enough class time to
strengthen the dancers feet and placement.  It is vitally important that the student is strong enough to go on
 pointe and not get injured.
     Variations classes teaches students classical and contemporary choreography to broaden the students
repitoire.
     Adagio classes teach students how to properly
partner in variations and pas de deux choreography.

Ages: 9yrs thru  Professional
Levels: Level II (pre-pointe) through Level VI
Length:  30 min. to 1 hr classes

Jazz & Lyrical               
                    
                   
      The only true American dance form was formed in
the late 1950's early 1960's through the influence of the 
blues era.  Gus Giordano's Jazz technique has
 developed into the leading jazz standard and he is considered Father of Jazz in America. 
     The Giordano technique incorporates elements of
classical ballet technique into the jazz dance style and
 format. Strict attention is focused on alignment,
technique and style.  
    Today, Jazz comes in many styles from Broadway,
 Musical Theater, Funk, and Lyrical.
   We at TPCA proudly offer all styles of jazz but
focusing on true technical skills to educate the dancer 
which will prepare them
for career opportunities or dance just for fun.

Ages: 6yrs  thru Professional & Adults
Levels: Kinderdanze through Level VI
Length:  30 min. to 1 hr classes

Hip-Hop                          
    
                  
     Hip-Hop is a form of dance that is 30 years old and
has become a popular urban youth culture style of
dance.  It's roots began in 1974 in the streets of the
 Broncs.  This innovative style of dance is a fusion of
 all forms and styles of dance where the freedom of
expression is revealed.  Students are encouraged to
get out of their "comfort zone" and MOVE!  You will
learn how to glide, pop, lock and break - the 4
 components of hip-hop movement.  It combines f
unk and street styles along with jazz technique and
freestyle.
 
Ages: 7yrs thru Professional & Adults 
Levels: beginner - advanced
Length:  1hr - 1.5 hrs classes

Tap                                 
  
                     
     Our program instructs students in both Classical
and Rhythm Tap styles.  Classical tap emphasizes more
upper body movements along with makeing traditional
tap sounds.  Styles vary from Swing to Broadway. 
 Rhythm tap employs close footwork with syncopated
rhythmic beats. We teach technique from a variety of
styles but our focus is the Al Gilbert method. 

Ages: 6yrs thru Professional  & Adults
Levels: beginner - advanced
Length:  .30 min. - 1hr classes

Clogging                         

     Clogging is a combination of jazz and tap skills with traditional steps like the buck and percussive step
dancing.  Its roots are from cultural folk music and blue
grass infulence, yet have developed into a more modern rhythm or today.  If you like stomping, kicking, or just
plain getting down this class is for you. 

Ages: 7yrs thru Advance & Adult Program 
Levels: beginner - advanced
Length: 1hr classes

Musical Theater              

            This program is for students interested in
singing, dancing, and acting - which incorporates all
aspects of Musical Theater.  This class will introduce
musical shows, plays, movies, choregraphy, songs,
and even creative style theater.  Students will learn the components of staging, make-up, costuming, and lighting. 
Each student will be expected to keep a notebook for
literature, sheet music, and other information that will
be handed out.  Evaluation will be needed for proper
placement.
  Private lessons are offerd in dance, voice, acting
and piano.

Ages: 6yrs thru Advance & Adult Program 
Levels: beginner - advanced
Length:  .30 min. - 1hr classes

Combo I-II-III                   
           
                   
     This program introduces the young child to the
wonderful world of dance (ballet & tap), theater, music, tumbling - which enriches the imagination.  TPCA tries
 to open the childs creative talents while challenging
them to develope fundamentally. Combiantion classes teach muscle skill coordination, balance, rhythm, 
flexibility and fine motor skill development. Fun begins
with music, dance and your child's imaginiation.

Ages: 3yrs  thru 5yrs
Levels: Level I - II - II
Length: 1hr classes

Kinderdanze                   
    
     This program is uniquely developed to help the
transition from combination classes to the hour class.  Children should transition by age and physical
development and not pushed into classes that will
cause joint damage and muscle pain.  Our belief is that
the physical well being of our students is vitally
important, therefore we developed the Kinderdanze
program to suite the develpment levels of a 6yr old. 
We teach ballet, tap, tumbling, stretching, musical
theater, creative learning and introduction to jazz at
this age.  This class is uniquely an hour and half to
better suite the develpment stages of our students. 
After completing this program children are much better prepared physically and emotionally for hour classes.

Ages: 6yr old program
Levels:  Kinderdanze
Length: 1.5 hr classes

Praise & Worship            

                               
      Worship in the Arts is our gift from the Father to
Glorfy Him.  TPCA offers classes to teach technique,
ime, movement, and choreography to inspire the
worshiper in their gifts.  Dance is a tool to bring honor, joy, fight battles and to free our souls from bondage.  
Our expression of freedom..
Classes are offerd for kid's through Adults and no
dance experience is needed to participate, just a
heart of worship.

Ages: 6yrs  thru Adult
Levels: Kid's Praise - Professional
Length: 1hr classes

Teen / Adult Program       

         Our Teen / Adult programs offer classes in all
dance disciplines: Ballet, Tap/Clogging, Jazz, Hip-Hop, Ballroom, Stretching & Conditioning, Dancercize, and
Praise & Worship.
No experience needed, just come and enjoy the sweat
and fellowship.
 
Ages: Teen/ Adult
Levels: beginner - professional
Length: 1hr classes

Dancercize & Bible Study  

                              
   Dancercize is a fun way to loose weight and get in
shape... your health is your most precious gift.  Let
us help you feel better. We use light weights for body
sculpting, stretching, simple aerobic dance moves, floor
and barre work.  Each week we have a Bible study and
prayer time at the end of each class.  Come join our
program today and let us be part of your encouragment
 team.

Ages: Adult
Levels: ANY
Length: 1hr classes

Stretching &
 Conditioning                  

                        
     This class focuses on the fundamental ways to
get your body more flexible and stronger for a healthier you.   Class will start with warm-up excercizes to get
the muscles moving and ready for strengthening.  The
last portion of the class focuses on stretching and
lengthening the muscles for overall better health.  No experience is needed to take this class.

Ages: Adult
Levels: ANY
Length: 1hr classes

Ballroom & Open Style    

     Ballroom is the craze today thanks to "Dancing
with the Stars" and shows that promote the love and
joy of dance.  This class offers a variety of styles from,
Waltz, Cha Cha, Shag and the list goes on.  We focus
 on the joy of movement and styles that dance has given
us through the decades.  It's a fun and easy way to get in shape or just enjoy the friends you will make. Teens and
Adults only for this class and no experience needed,
just willing feet... to move, move, move....! 

Ages: Teen / Adult
Levels: ANY
Length: 1hr classes

Vocal Coaching                

      Vocal training begins with technique and music
skill development and moves into the repertory vocal exercises.  The instructor can develope the student's
ability to match pitch, vocal range, and his or her ability
 to sing legato and staccato.  The abilty to hear and
understand correction, match pitch and rhythms, and 
to make adjustments will be taught during your sessions. Students will learn a simple song so the
instructor can judge how accurately and expressivley
 the text is pronounced. Students will be required to
keep a notebook for literature and sheet music. 
 Private and group classes are offered.

Ages: 9yrs  thru Professional
Levels:  ALL
Length:  30 min. to 1hr classes

Piano Lessons              
      The student will recieve 1/2 hour to an hour
private piano lessons are availble, contact our office
 for set times.

Ages: 5yrs  thru  Adults
Levels: begginer - advanced
Length:  30 min. to 1hr classes

Modeling & Etiquette