Kickline || American Performing Arts Exams || Scholarship Audition
Invitational Dance Classes || The KAD Boyz || Karen Hartsing Memorial Scholarship
Dynamic Dads || Workshops || Class Helpers
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Kickline (photo)
Mini, Junior I, Junior II, and Senior Kicklines are an exciting addition to the Kathleen Academy of Dance, "Stars of Tomorrow" recitals each year. These 4 groups of dancers are Precision tap groups, ages 6 through 20, who work well in unison. These groups are comprised of above average tap dancers with outstanding ability for learning and performing precision routines. American Performing Arts Exams The American Performing Arts Syllabus Exams are given annually in the Spring at the Kathleen Academy of Dance. They offer an opportunity for interested students to be tested on dance material that they have studied relevant to their age and the amount of training they have had. The grading system ranges from 0-10 points. Students receive a Dance Award (trophy) upon accumulating a minimum of 28 points in the same discipline. Tap, Ballet, and Jazz achievement certificates are awarded yearly. Syllabus classes range from Beginner I to Advanced III levels. Students are judged on technique, terminology, accuracy, rhythm, timing, projection, and appearance. Invitational Dance Classes (photo) Invitational Dance Classes are for dedicated and talented students to supplement their regular technique classes. Students must be recommended by their teacher. These classes are geared toward the serious dancer who considers his/her involvement in dance as a seroius committment. A scholarship program is available to students meeting the necessary requirements. Invitational Classes are offered in Ballet, Tap and Jazz. Karen Hartsing Memorial Scholarship - (photo) This is a full year ballet scholarship awarded annually to a deserving student who demonstrates exceptional dedication to the art of ballet. It is given in memory of Karen, a former ballet dancer at the KAD who passed away in 1977. Dancin' Dads (photo) Quiet dads lose their inhibitions and unleash hidden talents. No experience necessary, two left feet accepted. Workshops (photo) Various exciting and educational workshops are held throughout the year and offered to our students. Many are conducted by the talented staff of the Kathleen Academy of Dance in addition to those taught by fabulous dancers from New York and Broadway. These workshops offer our students the opportunity to broaden their horizon in dance. The Kathleen Academy of Dance also offers opportunities for students to travel to New York to participate in Dance Workshops and Conventions, go to Broadway Shows, and participate in the New York Tap Festival held in New York each summer. All of these theatrical opportunities add to the professional education and environment students receive at the Kathleen Academy of Dance. Class Helpers This is a scholarship program inviting select students to participate as a "helper" for our younger classes. The student, in return, receives a tuition scholarship for their assistance. This program also allows the more serious student to learn how to work with youngsters alongside the teacher in the event that they should like to pursue a career as a dance teacher. |
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Kathleen Academy of Dance
411 Route 206 , Hillsborough Township, Hillsborough, NJ 08844
908-359-8888