K-6th Grade
STARLET ACADEMY
The "Starlet Academy" is designed to inspire, educate, and stimulate the creativity of the young, first-time, or recreational dancer. These classes are offered in combination format of Tap, Jazz and Ballet. They are geared to promote camaraderie among dancers and instructors, nurturance in the teaching-learning process, and time to smile and enjoy the class. We also use a variety of music, making sure that they are always enjoyable and age-appropriate.
kindergarten
Kinder Stars
Kinder Stars is a combination class of tap and jazz for current Kindergarten students and covers a basis of movement found in those dance forms. The goal of Kinder Stars is to foster creativity, freedom and expression in movement, and a love for dance. The concepts will prepare the students for the following year when they graduate to Shining Stars for 1-3 graders, or enter into Ballet 1. Creative or free components are also included within each class: ie; Circle Improvisation, Freeze Dance, Free Dance, etc. By the end of the year the students can dance set work independent of the teacher, memorize simple exercises and sequences, and make a start of musical interpretation.
Classes are 45 minutes.
Students are encouraged to enroll in Mini/Petite Ballet in addition to Kinderstars to further enhance their dance foundation.
Mini/Petite Ballet
Mini/Petite Ballet is a beginning ballet class for students age 5-6. This class covers the foundations of ballet and beginning vocabulary with a strong emphasis on proper alignment/placement. The goal of Mini/Petite Ballet is to foster a love for the art form with discipline and to understand proper class etiquette. The concepts will prepare the students for the following year when they graduate to Ballet 1B. Creative components are also included within each class: ie; Circle Improvisation, Partnering, Improvisational Expression, etc. By the end of the year the students can dance set work independent of the teacher, memorize simple exercises and sequences, and make a start of musical interpretation.
Classes are 45 minutes.
Hip Hop Petite
A Street dance class mixing funk and hip hop with street dance styles. Petite and Junior hip-hop classes introduce the acrobatics of "breakdancing". Students can expect to learn holla backs, stalls (freezes), turtles, k-kicks and much more!
Classes are 45 minutes.
Acro 1 (A1)
The MYM Acro program is based on safe and effective progressions with proven results in five divisions of AcroDance: Flexibility, Strength, Balancing, Limbering and Tumbling. Developed with input from professionals and experts in ballet, modern dance, jazz, contortion, artistic gymnastics, rhythmic gymnastics, sport acrobatics, yoga, acro yoga, pilates, physiotherapy, hand balancing and more, you will not find a more comprehensive program. The simple, thoughtful progressions take the beginner preschool level dancer from log rolls and somersaults to the advanced dancer tumbling effortlessly across the stage.Classes are 45minutes.
1st - 3rd grade
Shining Stars
Shining Stars classes are a combination of tap and jazz. The Starlet Academy is a great introduction to dance fundamentals, allowing for education and preparation for future dance progress. The classes focus on building technique in a stress free atmosphere while singing and dancing to training aids that are helping to build muscle memory, instilling vocabulary, and building self-esteem. Most students are assigned to class according to their grade level in school, but it is not uncommon for a more advanced dancer to move ahead to the next class level. Classes are 60 minutes.
*This class is almost full so sign up for your free trial class today!
*Shining Stars and Rising Stars are encouraged to complement their tap/jazz combo class by entering into the Ballet Program.
Hip Hop Petite
A Street dance class mixing funk and hip hop with street dance styles. Petite and Junior hip-hop classes introduce the acrobatics of "breakdancing". Students can expect to learn holla backs, stalls (freezes), turtles, k-kicks and much more!
Classes are 45 minutes.
Junior Hip Hop
A Street dance class mixing funk and hip hop with street dance styles. Petite and Junior hip-hop classes introduce the acrobatics of "breakdancing". Students can expect to learn holla backs, stalls (freezes), turtles, k-kicks and much more! Classes are 60 minutes. *This class is almost full so contact us today!
Ballet
Our ballet program is the Foundation of all our departments at MYM. Ballet classes are leveled from 1-3 and include other classes such as pre-pointe, beginning pointe and advanced pointe. Our Ballet program is for any dancer who wishes to train for educational or competitive purposes. We offer this program to ages 6 and up.
Classes are 60 minutes. *This class is full at this time.
Acro 1
Our acrobatics arts program is the core of our AcroDance department at MYM. AcroDance is based on safe and effective progressions with proven results in five divisions: Flexibility, Strength, Balancing, Limbering and Tumbling. Developed with input from professionals and experts in ballet, modern dance, jazz, contortion, artistic gymnastics, rhythmic gymnastics, sport acrobatics, yoga, acro yoga, pilates, physiotherapy , hand balancing and more, you will not find a more comprehensive program. The simple, thoughtful progressions take the beginner preschool level dancer from log rolls and somersaults to the advanced dancer tumbling effortlessly across the stage. Classes are 60 minutes.
*MYM is proud to be the first studio that was certified in the Acrobatic Arts program in Alabama in 2014.
4th grade - 7th grade
Rising Stars
Shining Stars classes are a combination of tap and jazz. The Starlet Academy is a great introduction to dance fundamentals, allowing for education and preparation for future dance progress. The classes focus on building technique in a stress free atmosphere while singing and dancing to training aids that are helping to build muscle memory, instilling vocabulary, and building self-esteem. Most students are assigned to class according to their grade level in school, but it is not uncommon for a more advanced dancer to move ahead to the next class level. *This class is almost full so sign up for your free trial class today!
Junior Hip Hop
A Street dance class mixing funk and hip hop with street dance styles. Petite and Junior hip-hop classes introduce the acrobatics of "breakdancing". Students can expect to learn holla backs, stalls (freezes), turtles, k-kicks and much more!
*This class is almost full so contact us today!
Tween Hip Hop
A Street dance class mixing funk and hip hop with street dance styles. Petite and Junior hip-hop classes introduce the acrobatics of "breakdancing". Students can expect to learn holla backs, stalls (freezes), turtles, k-kicks and much more!
*This class is almost full so sign up for your free trial class today!
Ballet
Our ballet program is the Foundation of all our departments at MYM. Ballet classes are leveled from 1-3 and include other classes such as pre-pointe, beginning pointe and advanced pointe. Our Ballet program is for any dancer who wishes to train for educational or competitive purposes. We offer this program to ages 6 and up. *This class is full at this time.
Acro
Our acrobatics arts program is the core of our AcroDance department at MYM. AcroDance is based on safe and effective progressions with proven results in five divisions: Flexibility, Strength, Balancing, Limbering and Tumbling. Developed with input from professionals and experts in ballet, modern dance, jazz, contortion, artistic gymnastics, rhythmic gymnastics, sport acrobatics, yoga, acro yoga, pilates, physiotherapy , hand balancing and more, you will not find a more comprehensive program. The simple, thoughtful progressions take the beginner preschool level dancer from log rolls and somersaults to the advanced dancer tumbling effortlessly across the stage
*MYM is proud to be the first studio that was certified in the Acrobatic Arts program in Alabama in 2014.
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ADDRESS
1220 Fox Run Avenue, Suite 212, Opelika AL 36801
Mon – Thu: 3:30 PM - 8:45PM
Friday: 4:00PM - 6:00PM
Saturday: By Appointment
Sunday : Closed
About
Make Your Move Performing Arts is a children's dance studio located in Opelika with an award-winning team dedicated to providing the best dance instruction whilst also empowering tomorrow's leaders.
Opening Hours
Mon – Thu: 3:30 PM - 8:45PM
Friday: 4:00PM - 6:00PM
Saturday: By Appointment
Sunday : Closed
ADDRESS: 1220 Fox Run Avenue, Suite 212, Opelika AL 36801
Email: [email protected]
Telephone: 334-342-9292
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