Juniors, Preteens, Teens/Seniors
Build Skills & Confidence with Ballet, Jazz, Lyrical, Contemporary, Tap, Turns & Leaps, Pointe (with teacher approval)
Nurture your dancer’s growing skills with our Ballet, Jazz, Lyrical, and Tap classes at Marietta Dance Academy! These weekly sessions are designed to balance technique, creativity, and fun. As dancers mature, we focus on proper form, expand their understanding of dance terminology, and help them refine their rhythm and expression. With the option to add tap and acro/tumble at a discounted rate, your dancer can explore even more styles in our supportive and encouraging environment. Every step builds confidence, coordination, and a lifelong love for dance!
Juniors (Ages 9-11)
Juniors are ready to expand their dance training with more focus and variety.
This 90-minute weekly class includes ballet, jazz, lyrical, contemporary with an optional 30 minute tap class. This age we are emphasizing clean technique and expressive movement. Turns and leaps are included in our curriculum.
Students continue to build strength, flexibility, and musicality while gaining confidence in performance skills. Classes encourage teamwork, discipline, and creativity in a supportive environment.
What to Wear:
Pink ballet slippers
Tan jazz shoes
Bare feet for lyrical
Black tap shoes for optional add-on class
(See our “What to Wear” page for outfit ideas or purchase options.)
Preteens
Pre-Teens are transitioning into more advanced training. This 90 minute class emphasizes ballet, jazz, lyrical, and contemporary with an optional 30 minute tap class. Instruction focuses on refining technique, alignment, and artistry while building endurance and stage presence.
Students learn to balance discipline with creativity, preparing them for more complex choreography and performance opportunities.
What to Wear:
Pink ballet slippers
Tan jazz shoes
Black tap shoes
(See our “What to Wear” page for outfit ideas or purchase options.)
Teens/Seniors
Our Teens & Seniors classes provide advanced training for dancers dedicated to reaching their full potential. These classes incorporate ballet, jazz, lyrical, contemporary, with optional 45 minute pointe and 30 minute tap, blending strong technique with artistry and performance quality. Call or email us for placement for pointe.
Dancers are challenged to grow as versatile performers while also developing resilience, teamwork, and leadership skills. This is where passion meets polish, preparing students for future opportunities in dance and beyond.
What to Wear:
Pink ballet slippers
Tan jazz shoes
Black tap shoes
(See our “What to Wear” page for outfit ideas or purchase options.)
Recital Participation & The Importance of Performance
At Marietta Dance Academy, we believe that dance is meant to be shared. Each spring, our annual recital gives every dancer the opportunity to shine on stage and celebrate their progress with family and friends.
Performances are a vital part of a dancer’s education. They build confidence, discipline, and stage presence, while teaching dancers how to work as a team and support one another. The recital is not just a showcase of technique, but a celebration of creativity, growth, and dedication throughout the year.
Participation allows dancers to experience the joy of performance, develop lasting memories, and take pride in their accomplishments—both as individuals and as part of our dance family.
A Vibrant, Connected Community
Marietta Dance Academy is more than a studio—it’s a place where families come together. Through classes, performances, and community events, students and parents alike build meaningful connections that last well beyond the dance floor.