Shoreline Dance Academy

Shoreline Dance Academy offers 1st Steps for ages 3 to 5, where children work on coordination, musicality, working respectfully with others, and creative expression through storytelling and props. It also offers Level 1 with skips, leaps, gallops, rhythm, and classical arm and foot positions; Level 2 with barre practice; Level 3 with linking steps, grand allegro, and turns; Pre-Intermediate with technique, artistry, foot strength, stamina, and pre-pointe preparation; Advanced with extended center combinations and pointe work; Adult Ballet; and Modern Jazz (mixed level).

Programs

• 1st Steps (3-5yrs) — 3-5 years · Popular early childhood program focused on coordination, musicality, working respectfully with others, creative expression through storytelling and props.
• Level 1 — 5-7 years · Dancers progress on to basic movements on the diagonal such as skips, leaps, and gallops; musicality and rhythm continue to strengthen and classical positions of the arms and feet are expanded.
• Level 2 — 8-10 years · Young dancers are introduced to practicing at the barre where a strong technical foundation is developed.
• Level 3 — 10-11 years · Students must show basic technique in their movement skills to progress; linking steps are introduced as well as grand allegro and turns.
• Pre-Intermediate — 11-13 years · Greater emphasis is placed on technique and artistry; combinations focus on developing foot strength and increasing stamina in preparation for pre-pointe.
• Advanced — 13 and up · Extended center combinations and pointe work are designed for the serious student; dancers at this level are expected to have a firm grasp of the classical vocabulary.
• Adult Ballet — adult · Beginner friendly class for those with a passion to move; classes begin with a gentle ballet barre followed by center combinations for a full body workout.
• Modern Jazz (mixed level) — mixed level · Fun, high energy class incorporating show jazz and movement styles from around the world.

At a glance

• Ages: 3–18 years old
• General schedule: Classes are offered for ages 3 to 83.

About the provider

Sadé Warner is the director. The program states that its mission is to stimulate the mind, challenge the body, and help people discover their inner dancer. It says classes are engaging, effective, and designed for students who seek serious training or are looking for exercise, and that it shares the joy of dance in a safe and caring environment.

Last updated October 13, 2026.