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ACADEMY is the award-winning performing arts training & development school of AREA. 

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ACADEMY is designed for talented and gifted dancers between 6-18yrs to be developed for a professional career in Dance/Performance.

 

Students are selected based upon their dance skills, commitment, physical strength, desire to improve, and coachability. These students are evaluated by the Director, and have set Program class structures over a 12-month training cycle (August-July). 

2023-24 ACADEMY SEASON

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SUBMIT
reGISTRATION PAYMENT

Please complete the ACADEMY registration via the Link below.

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TWO REGISTRATION OPTIONS:

  • SEASON: Training & Performance

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  • SEASON+: Training, Performance, and *Performing Ensemble (audition required)

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enrollment& session payment

After Registering your child(ren) and submitting payment, anticipate an Email from our AREA Staff to finalize your Enrollment, Tuition and Level Placement by the Academy Director.

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Levels will be placed based upon skill level and age.

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confirm enrollment

Welcome to the ACADEMY! Check your email to confirm enrollment, and next steps for  Orientation Day! The next Season opening starts January 7, 2023! 

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Questions? Info@myAREAatlanta.com

academy BENEFITS

TRAINING 

Weekly progressive classes in Concert & Commercial Dance styles, Musical Theater, and Industry preparation.

WORKSHOPS

Exclusive experiences with AREA partnering resources, organizations, and professionals 

INDUSTRY PREP

Access to exclusive opportunities and preparatory options for success in the Entertainment industry. 

PERFORMANCES

At least 3 performances a Season, with other options available based upon Performance Track.

COMPETITIONS

Elevating students showmanship, skill, and next level opportunities

MENTORSHIP

Receive guidance and advice from AREA Alum, and other notable professionals in the Arts & Entertainment industries.

academy skill levels

  • Stars Level 1
    Stars Level 1 | Ages 5-7 years This structured curriculum is for focused students who has been selected by the Artistic Director to begin a serious foundational training and development track. Students must take required coursework 2-x per week for this Level, and demonstrate a mastery of beginner level skills, vocabulary, flexibility, and coordination.
  • Stars Level 2
    Stars Level 2 | Ages 7-9 years This structured curriculum is for focused students who has been selected by the Artistic Director to continue on a serious foundational training and development track. Students must take required coursework 2-x per week for this Level and demonstrate a mastery of intermediate beginner level skills, vocabulary, flexibility, and coordination.
  • Stars Level 3
    Level 3 | Ages 9-11 years This structured curriculum is for focused students who has been selected by the Artistic Director to continue on a serious foundational training and development track. Students must take required coursework 3-x per week for this Level, and demonstrate a mastery of advanced beginner/intermediate level skills, vocabulary, flexibility, and coordination.
  • Immersion Upper Level
    Level 1 (Upper) | Ages 11-17 years This structured curriculum is for focused students who has been selected by the Artistic Director to continue on a serious foundational training and development track. Students must take required coursework at least 2-x per week for this Level and demonstrate a mastery of advanced level skills, vocabulary, flexibility, and coordination.
  • Immersion Lower Level
    Lower/Level 2 | Ages 11-7 years This structured curriculum is for focused students who has been selected by the Artistic Director to begin a serious foundational training and development track. Students must take required coursework at least 1-x per week for this Level, and demonstrate a mastery of intermediate advanced level skills, vocabulary, flexibility, and coordination.
  • Trainee Upper Level
    The Trainee Professional Upper Level Program is designed for serious-minded artists who want to become versatile multi-disciplined performers. It adheres to professional standards and grounded in classical techniques, and complemented by a variety of performing art styles to assure in depth training in technique and performance for a smooth transition into Pathways including: educator, choreographer, and/or performance. This pre-professional track requires artists to train a minimum of 8- hours a week in their respective Pathway, as well as participate in required rehearsals, workshops and/or intensives, and professional development options.
  • Trainee Lower Level
    The Trainee Professional Lower Program is designed for serious-minded artists who want to become versatile multi-disciplined performers. It adheres to professional standards and grounded in classical techniques, and complemented by a variety of performing art styles to assure in depth training in technique and performance for a smooth transition into Pathways including: educator, choreographer, and/or performance. This pre-professional track requires artists to train a minimum of 8- hours a week in their respective Pathway, as well as participate in required rehearsals, workshops and/or intensives, and professional development options.
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