The Greater Dover Dance Academy - Dover, Pennsylvania

GDDA 2022/2023 Programs (September 2022 - June 2023)

Greater Dover Dance Academy now offers five divisions of classes: Fundamentals Division, Performance Division, Recreational Division, Praise Division, and Competition Division. There's something special for every dancer at GDDA!

Fundamentals Division

Forming an excellent foundation and creating a love for dance!

  • Creative Dance IA - PreBallet/Tap/Creative Movement for age 3-4 beginners
  • Creative Dance IB - PreBallet/Tap/Creative Movement for age 3-4 with some experience
  • Creative Dance IIA - PreBallet/Tap/Creative Movement for age 5-6 w/ 0-1yr experience
  • Creative Dance IIB - PreBallet/Tap/Creative Movement for age 5-6 w/ 1+yrs experience
  • PreBallet - Ballet Technique & Movement for ages 5-7 with 1+ yrs experience
  • Elementary Ballet A - Ballet Technique & Movement for ages 7 & up w/ 0-2yrs experience
  • Elementary Ballet B - Ballet Technique & Movement for ages 7 & up w/ 0-2yrs experience
  • Hip Hoppin' Combo - Hip Hop & Tap for ages 5-7

Performance Division "Greater Dover Dance Theatre"

For dancers who desire more opportunities in ballet, modern & jazz. Audition for placement.

  • Sparkle (Elementary) - Ballet & Jazz for age 8 & up (completed Elementary Ballet)
  • Shimmer (Intermediate) - Ballet, Modern & Jazz - age 9 & up
  • Shine (Advanced) - Ballet, Pointe, Modern/Contemporary, Jazz/Lyrical - age 13 & up
  • Shine Limited - Shine dancers who wish to cut back their commitment may choose a minimum of 3 classes/week. 2 ballet classes required to continue pointe. Not eligible for competition team.

Recreational Division

For students who love to dance but want a limited commitment. (Or add-on classes)

  • Elementary Tap - Tap technique for ages 7 & up with 0-1yr experience
  • Intermediate Tap - Tap technique for ages 9 & up with 2+yr experience
  • Advanced Tap - Tap technique for ages 12 & up with 4+yr experience
  • Elementary Hip Hop - Hip Hop dance for ages 7 & up with 0-2 yr experience
  • Intermediate/Adv Hip Hop - Hip Hop dance for ages 11 & up with 3+yr exp
  • Theatre Jazz A - Broadway style Jazz dance for ages & up
  • Theatre Jazz B - Broadway style Jazz dance for approx. ages 10 & up (min. 2yrs experience)

Praise Division

For those who desire to worship the Lord through dance.

  • Praise Dance I - Introduction to praise dance for ages 7 & up with 0-2 yrs exp. - FREE CLASS!
  • Praise Dance II - Intermediate/Advanced praise dance for ages 11 & up with 3+yrs exp.

Competition Division

Performance Division dancers may audition for our Competition Team.

  • Pearl Team - Elementary/Lower Intermediate dancers (approx. ages 7-10yrs)
  • Amethyst Team - Intermediate dancers (approx. ages 10-12yrs)
  • Tanzanite Team - Upper Intermediate dancers (approx. 12 & up)
  • Diamond Team - Advanced dancers (approx. ages 14 & up)

Daytime Division

Daytime classes for students in preschool, homeschool, or cyber school.*

10 week sessions: Sept 14 - Nov 16, 2022 and March 8 - May 10, 2023

  • Primary - ages 4-6yrs (Choose Creative Dance or Gym, Games/Arts & Crafts/Activities)
  • Elementary/Secondary - ages 7&up (Choose Ballet or Gym, Choose Jazz/Hip Hop or Games, & Arts)
  • Or Individual Classes Creative Dance, Gym, Ballet, Jazz/Hip Hop

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* Daytime students do not participate in the June Concert. Ages listed are general guidelines. Class placement is at the discretion of the director.


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