Dance Academy Classes

GDDA 2025/2026 School Year Classes (September 2025 - June 2026)

Southern York Dance Classes

Classes

Individual Evening Classes

  • Creative Dance I - PreBallet/Tap/Creative Movement for age 3-4
  • Creative Dance IIA - PreBallet/Tap/Creative Movement for age 4-5
  • Creative Dance IIB - PreBallet/Tap/Creative Movement for age 5-6
  • PreBallet - Ballet Technique & Movement for ages 5-7 w/ 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 8 & up w/ 0-2yrs experience
  • Hip Hoppin' Combo - Hip Hop & Tap for ages 5-7
  • Elementary Tap - Tap technique for ages 7 & up w/ 0-1yr experience
  • Intermediate Tap - Tap technique for ages 9 & up w/ 2+yr experience
  • Advanced Tap - Tap technique for ages 12 & up w/ 4+yr experience
  • Elementary Hip Hop - Hip Hop dance for ages 7 & up w/ 0-2 yr experience
  • Intermediate Hip Hop - Hip Hop dance for ages 9 & up w/ 2+yr experience (teacher placement)
  • Advanced Hip Hop - Hip Hop dance for ages 12 & up w/ 4+yr experience (teacher placement)
  • Theatre Jazz - Broadway style Jazz dance for ages 8 & up (minimum 1yr dance experience)
  • Praise Dance – Praise dance (lyrical/jazz) for ages 7 & up with Christian music - FREE CLASS!
  • Praise Dance II - Intermediate/Advanced praise dance for ages 12 & up with 3+yrs experience
  • Acro Jazz - Elementary acrobatics and jazz skills for ages 6 & up
  • Boys' Class - Strength and technique including ballet, jazz, modern, and conditioning for ages 7 & up

GDDA Company

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

  • Sparkle (Elementary) - Ballet & Jazz for ages 7 & up (completed PreBallet or Elem Ballet)
  • Shimmer (Intermediate) - Ballet, Modern, Jazz/Lyrical/Acro for ages approx. 9 & up
  • Shine (Advanced) - Ballet, Pointe, Modern/Contemporary, Jazz/Lyrical for ages approx. 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.
* Company dancers may add-on other classes such as Theatre Jazz, Hip Hop, Tap, & Praise.

GDDA Competition Team

  • Pearl Team - Elementary/Lower Intermediate dancers for approximate ages 7 & up
  • Amethyst Team - Intermediate dancers for approximate ages 10-12yrs
  • Tanzanite Team - Upper Intermediate dancers for approximate 12 & up
  • Diamond Team - Advanced dancers for approximate ages 14 & up

Adult Classes

8wk sessions: Sept 24-Nov 12 2025 and March 11-May 6 2026 (No class 4/1)

  • Adult Ballet - Ballet basics and conditioning in this fun 8 week adult ballet class in Fall '25! (16 & up)
  • Adult Tap - Tap basics & choreography in this fun 8 week adult tap class in Spring '26! (16 & up)


* Adults do not perform in the June Concert (unless requested)
* Ages listed are general guidelines. Class placement is at the discretion of the Director.


Daytime Classes

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

  • 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

* 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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Contact Us

Contact us to find out more about our dance academy!

The Greater Dover Dance Academy (GDDA)
Gina Anthony, Director
50 Butter Road
Dover, PA 17315

Email: info@greaterdoverdanceacademy.com
Phone: (717) 292-5216