Theatrical Dance Arts Academy of NC
1237 NW Maynard Rd. Cary, NC 27513    919-469-8689
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Theatrical Dance Arts Academy, also known as "TDAA", offers both competitive and non-competitive dance instruction in tap, jazz, lyrical, hip hop, and ballet to students ages 3 years to adult.


Fall classes at TDAA run mid August through mid June with a Spring Perfromance in June. Enrollment will close out in December as to prepare for the Spring Performance.A minimum of 6 students per class is required for a class to be held and no more than 15 students in a class. Summer classes take place during the month of July


In the TDAA Parent Student Guide you can familiarize yourself with the TDAA studio policies.



Below is a list of class descriptions to help you select the class that is best suited for you. Also included is what is needed for each class.

Combination Classes (ages 3-6) are fun and creative classes designed for 3-6 year olds. This program works primarily in the areas of tap, ballet, and jazz. During the year we will introduce acrobatics. This program incorporates gross motor skills, coordination, and discipline.
needed: pink ballet shoes, black tie tap shoes, leotard, tights


Pre-Company Classes (ages 5-6) This class has the same format as the combination classes but will move at a faster pace and will help prepare students for Mini Company auditions the following year.
needed: pink ballet shoes, black tie tap shoes, leotard, tights

Please note that these classes are ONLY for students who wish to audition for Mini Company in June.


Ballet is a classical dance form characterized by grace and precision of movement and by elaborate formal gestures, steps, and poses.Ballet is the foundation of ALL dance forms.Students must be 7 years of age or have completed 3 years of combination program.
needed: pink ballet shoes, black leotard, pink or nude tights


Tap is a form of  dance characterized by a tapping sound that is created from metal plates that are attached to both the ball and heel of the dancer's shoe. These metal plates, when tapped against a hard surface, create a percussive sound and as such the dancers are considerd to be, somewhat, musicians.Students must be 7 years of age or have completed 3 years of combination program.
needed: black lace up tap shoes, jazz pants or boy shorts, or tights, leotard or camisole


Jazz is a freestyle form of dance with its basic roots in Africa. It is related to the various moods and arts of American music. Students must be 7 years of age or have completed 3 years of combination program.
needed: black boy shorts or leotard and tights, black lace up jazz shoe (ages 7-12, foot undeez may be worn (ages 13-up)


Lyrical is a fusion of ballet and  jazz dance techniques. In short, "it is contemporary dancing which is a mix of ballet and modern but with a storyline".
needed: black boy shorts or leotard and tights, foot undeez

Hip Hop refers to  dance styles primarily danced to  hip hop musics or that have evolved as part of  hip hop culture. This includes a wide range of styles notably  breaking, locking, popping.  Students must be 9 years of age or have completed 3 years of combination program.
needed: anything comfortable, clean sneakers, NO JEANS


Private Lessons

Solos, duets, and trios, are given at the discretion of the TDAA faculty based on the ability of the student

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Any student applying for a private lesson must be enrolled in that they are applying for as well as a weekly ballet class. This information is available in the office.