What is Metro Dance Academy?

Is an elite studio where dancers evolve to become true artists. We offer a variety of styles including Ballet, Jazz, Tap, Tiny Dancer, Hip-Hop, Acro, Contemporary and Technique – all in a positive studio environment.

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Dance Classes

Our dance program offers a fun, structured path for dancers of all ages to grow in skill and confidence. Young students begin with creative movement and basic motor skills, then progress through ballet, tap, jazz, and hip hop. Ballet builds the foundation for all styles, tap develops rhythm, jazz focuses on strength and technique, and hip hop encourages expression and coordination. Guided by experienced instructors, dancers advance through each level as they master the required skills.

What They'll Learn

At Metro Dance Academy, dancers develop lifelong skills that extend beyond the classroom, including:  

  • Strong Technical Foundation:Build proper dance technique, body alignment, coordination, flexibility and strength.
  • Musicality & Rhythm:Develop timing, movement quality, and the ability to perform confidently with music.
  • Creative Expression & Artistry: Explore movement as a form of self-expression while building confidence, creativity, and performance skills.
  • Teamwork & Friendships: Build lasting friendships in a welcoming, encouraging environment. Learn how to work together, support one another, and contribute positively as part of a group.
  • Confidence & Stage Presence:Gain self-confidence through performance opportunities and celebrating personal growth.
  • A Love of Dance:Foster a lifelong passion for dance movement, creativity, and the joy of learning in a positive and inspiring environment.
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Dance Classes

Levels 1-4

Ballet

Ballet is the foundation of all dance forms and provides grace, poise, and the technique needed to be proficient in all other areas of dance. Ballet classes will help dancers with posture, flexibility, strength, balance, self-discipline, and self-confidence.
  • 60 mins
  • 6+ years
  • Co-Ed
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Levels 1-4

Hip Hop

Hip-Hop has its roots in urban culture and percussive music. These classes focus on age-appropriate choreography and movement to popular, high-energy music that dancers will love while building confidence, coordination, rhythm, and performance skills.
  • 60 mins
  • 6+ years
  • Co-Ed
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Levels 1-4

Jazz

This core dance style builds a strong technical foundation, which enables a dancer to focus on the stylistic and performance aspects of dance. Jazz allows the freedom to develop a dancer’s individuality to its fullest, while having a strong focus on proper technique and strength.
  • 60 mins
  • 6+ years
  • Co-Ed
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Levels 1-2

Tap

Tap is an all time favorite style, which allows dancers to focus on rhythmic ability and coordination. Tap helps to improve a dancer’s mental focus, memory, balance and posture - all in a fun and energetic environment.
  • 60 mins
  • 6+ years
  • Co-Ed
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All Levels

Tiny Dancers

Your path to loving dance starts here! Our Tiny Dancer program is designed to enhance your child’s motor, listening and social skills through dance and movement. Tiny Dancers will learn dance basics, how to follow direction and imitate moves in a fun and positive environment. Our Tiny Dancers can choose from various styles including ballet, tap, jazz and hip hop.
  • 60 mins
  • 3-5 years
  • Co-Ed
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Levels 1-4

Dance Acro

Dance Acro encompasses all the fundamentals of acrobatics and tumbling, from backbends and handstands to cartwheels and forward rolls. This class helps to build another layer of strength and ability in our dancers, which can later be added to choreography and performances.
  • 60 mins
  • 6+ years
  • Co-Ed
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Levels 1-4

Contemporary

Contemporary is a versatile dance style that blends elements of ballet, jazz, and modern dance to emphasize emotional expression, musicality, and storytelling. Dancers explore fluid movement, creativity, and strong technical foundations while using dynamics, improvisation, and artistry to connect with both the music and the audience.
  • 60 mins
  • 6+ years
  • Co-Ed
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Levels 1-4

Musical Theater

Musical Theater combines jazz technique, acting, and storytelling to bring Broadway-style choreography to life. Dancers develop performance skills, stage presence, character expression, and confidence while learning energetic routines inspired by musicals both classic and contemporary.
  • 60 mins
  • 6+ years
  • Co-Ed
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Advanced

Competition Team

At Metro Dance Academy, we believe in nurturing talent, fostering creativity, and providing a platform for dancers to thrive. Our competitive teams, made up of Company and Crew, compete in several competitions throughout the Northwest each year. Our talented group of dancers are dedicated to perfecting their routines and improving their artistry and performance skills.
  • 60 mins
  • 6+ years
  • Co-Ed
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FAQs

Frequently Asked Questions
About Our Dance Programs

Each class and style of dance have different attire and hair requirements. Please see the Metro Dance Academy Dress Code for complete details for each class.

Yes, classes will participate in a Winter Showcase in early December and a Spring Showcase in June. Please visit our Performances page for more details and participating classes.

Notify the office when you are unable to attend your regular class. Children enrolled in Dance Classes are allowed to make up ONLY 1 class per month, regardless of the number of classes missed. Call the office to schedule your make-up. No refunds are given for missed classes.

Yes please, we love having parents stay to watch. Please enjoy our parent viewing areas right next to each dance studio. Parents are not allowed inside the dance studios. Exceptions are made if a Tiny Dancer needs a little extra parent support or encouragement until they feel comfortable.  

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