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2022-2023
Description of Classes 

​COMBINATION CLASSES are a 45 minute combination of ballet & tap. Students will learn the fundamentals of ballet & tap while incorporating creative movement into the class. The combo classes are divided into ages and abilities.
  • Preschool – ages 3-5 (no experience required)
  • Advanced Beginner I –Kindergarten age & beginner 6 year olds (no experience required)
  • Advanced Beginner II – ages 6-7 w/ experience
  • Intermediate – ages 7-9 w/experience (pre-requisite Adv. Beg. II or instructor’s permission)
ADVANCED LEVEL DANCE CLASSES
Each subject is at least a 45 minute class & placement by the instructor is required based on skill level. These are not beginner classes; they are the advanced level classes.
  • Ballet I/Tap I is a 1 hour ballet & tap class for ages 8 & up with experience and instructor’s
    permission. Level ballet classes are a combination of classical ballet and lyrical. Tap I builds on
    skills and steps learned in previous levels.
  • Ballet I/II is a 45-minute class for ages 9 & up with experience and instructor’s permission.
    Level ballet classes are a combination of classical ballet and lyrical.
  • Jazz I is a 45-minute class for ages 7 & up. Jazz students must also take a ballet class either in a combination class, a ballet technique, or an advanced level class. Jazz is set to popular music and is a fun dance style that relies heavily on ballet training and often uses bold, dramatic body movements, including body isolations and contractions. No previous jazz class required.
  • Ballet Technique I is a 45-minute class for ages 8 & up. The class is classical ballet with the focus on barre work and placement of the body. No previous ballet class required.
  • Hip Hop I is a 45-minute class for ages 7 & up.  Hip Hop dance refers to street dance styles primarily performed to hip-hop music. It includes a wide range of styles primarily breaking, locking, and popping. JMAD hip hop includes age appropriate songs & movements. No previous dance class required.
  • Contemporary I is a 45-minute class for students in Level II and III.  Contemporary students
    must also take a ballet technique or a Level II or III ballet class. Contemporary is a style that
    fuses Jazz and Ballet.
  •  Contemporary II is a 45-minute class for students in Level IV classes with ballet experience. 
    Contemporary students must also take a Level IV ballet technique or a Level IV ballet class.
    Contemporary is a style that fuses Jazz and Ballet.
  • Level II, III, & IV Classes in Ballet, Tap, Jazz, Ballet Technique & Hip Hop are 45-minute or 1-hour classes. Students must have mastered the prior level and obtain the permission of the instructor to register for these classes. 
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GYMNASTICS 
Preschool Tumbling is a 45-minute class for ages 3-4.
This class is in preparation for the full beginner gymnastic class. It includes tricks & exercises in balance and strength.  It includes rhythm skills and lots of props. 
Gymnastic Classes are 45-minute classes.
These classes include basic floor tumbling skills.  A floor balance beam is used to strengthen balance and a mini-tramp is used to develop spring skills. Each level progresses from forward rolls and cartwheels to advanced tumbling, including handsprings & ariels. Instructors work with each student on their individual level focusing on flexibility and agility.
  • Beginner Gymnastics – ages 4-6 and 6-8
  • Advanced Beginner – ages 7-10 with experience
  • Intermediate/Advanced Gymnastics – ages 8 & up with experience and permission of instructor ​
6-WEEK CLASSES
  • Pre-Ballet -2/3 year old class. Each class is a 30-minute class once a week for 6 weeks.  Emphasis is placed on introducing ballet and creative movement to the student. The students must be 2 by the first day of class.
  • Toddler Music & Tumbling. Each class is a 30 minute class once a week for 6 weeks. Classes include music activities and tumbling. The student must be 2 by the first day of class.
Not Sure What to Choose?
We offer one FREE trial class for new students. This is a great way to let your child see what they are interested in. You can sign up using this link.
The options for trial classes are:
  • Preschool (ages 3-5) - Tuesday 4:00pm or Wednesday 6:30pm or Thursday 10am
  • Preschool Dance AND Tumbling - Saturday 9:45am
  • Advanced Beginner Combo Dance (ages 5-7) - Wednesday 4:25pm or Thursday 4:15pm or Saturday 10:45am
  • Beginner Gymnastics (ages 6-9) - Wednesday 5:45pm
  • Beginner Gymnastics (ages 4-6) - Wednesday 5:00pm
  • Hip Hop 1 - Tuesday 6:35pm
If there is a different class you are interested in trying, you can call the studio at (901) 867-1972 to check availability.

Class Schedules

2022-2023 Class Schedule

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JOY MCDANIEL ACADEMY OF
​DANCE AND GYMNASTICS

Emphasizing Dance & Gymnastics Education and Performance
11125 Highway 70, Suite 113-114
Arlington, TN 38002
901-867-1972