Teen Dance (13+) in Kokomo Elevate Your Dance Skills with Legacy Dance Academy
Our Teen Dance (13+) program gives teens the chance to grow through two clear paths. Burgundy (13+) is perfect for recreational dancers who want to explore Ballet, Tap, Jazz, Lyrical, Hip Hop, Musical Theater, Strength and Conditioning, Theatre Tap, and Pointe in a supportive setting without competition pressure. Teal (13+) is designed for advanced dancers, often on our competition team, with the same class offerings taught at a higher level of intensity and performance focus. Both paths help teens build technique, artistry, and confidence while being part of an encouraging community.
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Unlock Confidence, Skill, and Community Through Dance
Our Teen Dance (13+) classes in Kokomo help dancers refine their technique and master precise movement. With emphasis on proper alignment and safe practices, students improve performance while reducing the risk of injury, setting the stage for long-term success in dance.
Each class is designed to strengthen confidence through steady skill development and personal achievement. As dancers face challenges and reach milestones, they develop resilience, determination, and self-assurance that extend far beyond the studio.
At Legacy Dance Academy, teens are welcomed into a positive environment built on encouragement and teamwork. Friendships form naturally as dancers support one another, creating a sense of belonging that enriches both their dance journey and everyday life.
Achieve Progress and Growth
in Every Class
At Legacy Dance Academy, our Teen Dance (13+) program is designed to help dancers make steady progress and feel more confident with every class. From refining technique in Ballet to expressing artistry in Jazz or Lyrical, and building strength through Conditioning, each lesson provides measurable growth in both skill and confidence within a supportive environment.
Dancers can follow the path that best fits their goals. Burgundy (13+) is ideal for recreational dancers who want to explore separate classes in Ballet, Tap, Jazz, Lyrical, Hip Hop, Musical Theater, Strength and Conditioning, Theatre Tap, and Pointe while enjoying dance without the pressure of competition. Teal (13+) is designed for higher-skill dancers, often part of the competition team, with the same range of classes taught at a more advanced level to prepare for stage performance, artistry, and technical excellence.
Each season, dancers grow not only in ability but also in confidence and overall well-being. Training concludes with our end-of-year recital, where every dancer shines on stage and celebrates their accomplishments.
Burgundy is designed for recreational dancers who want to enjoy a variety of styles without competition pressure. Classes include Ballet, Tap, Jazz, Lyrical, Hip Hop, Musical Theater, Strength and Conditioning, Theatre Tap, and Pointe.
Teal is tailored for higher-skill dancers who seek advanced training and performance opportunities. This track features separate classes in Ballet, Tap, Jazz, Lyrical, Hip Hop, Musical Theater, Strength and Conditioning, Theatre Tap, and Pointe.
A Place Where Every Family Belongs
Legacy Dance Academy offers a wide variety of classes with schedules designed to fit busy family routines. This flexibility allows dancers of all ages to follow their passion while maintaining balance at home, school, and work.
Our studio is dedicated to creating an environment where every dancer feels both encouraged and protected. With experienced instructors and a strong focus on proper technique, we nurture confidence, personal growth, and safe training in every class.
Legacy Dance Academy is more than a studio. It is a place where dancers and families come together, friendships grow, and support thrives. Every dancer is welcomed into a positive environment that celebrates progress and achievement.
Why Teens Thrive in Our Dance Program
Our Teen Dance (13+) program goes beyond traditional activities by combining technical training with personal growth. Through Ballet, Jazz, Tap, Hip Hop, Lyrical, Musical Theater, Theatre Tap, Pointe, and Strength & Conditioning, teens gain skills that extend far beyond the studio. Here are four ways our program helps dancers thrive:
Every dancer receives individualized instruction tailored to their goals and abilities. This supportive approach builds proper technique, prevents injury, and develops confidence with steady, safe progress.
Each class introduces new challenges and dance styles, keeping training exciting and fresh. Teens stay motivated to learn, advance their skills, and look forward to every session.
Our studio fosters friendships, teamwork, and a positive atmosphere where dancers feel supported. This strong sense of connection helps teens grow together, both in and out of class.
We focus on the entire dancer, not just technique. By incorporating conditioning, strength, and wellness practices, our program supports physical health, mental balance, and resilience for long-term success.
Strengthen Ballet, Jazz, Lyrical, and Pointe
Our Teen Dance (13+) program develops technical precision and artistic confidence through Ballet, Jazz, Lyrical, and Pointe. Burgundy (13+) offers a recreational pace that emphasizes clean placement, musicality, and confidence on the floor. Teal (13+) delivers higher intensity with targeted corrections, performance goals, and advanced combinations that prepare dancers for auditions, stage work, and competition.
What each style builds
- Ballet: alignment, turnout, core control, clean lines, secure pirouettes and adagio
- Jazz: dynamic movement, sharp accents, stamina, leaps and turns, performance quality
- Lyrical: fluid transitions, breath control, storytelling, musical sensitivity
- Pointe: foot and ankle strength, balance, safe progression, artistry and poise
Why it matters
- Safer technique through proper mechanics and progressive training
- Visible weekly progress that motivates continued learning
- Confidence on stage from structured practice and clear feedback
Precision, Power, and Performance Skills
Dance develops more than movement. It builds focus, discipline, and determination. Training in Tap, Musical Theater, and Strength and Conditioning equips dancers with the habits that drive consistent progress. Burgundy supports steady improvement in a positive setting. Teal challenges dancers to meet advanced standards with measurable goals and performance benchmarks.
How each class strengthens the dancer
- Tap: rhythm accuracy, clarity of sounds, timing, coordination, quick footwork
- Musical Theater: character work, projection, stage presence, storytelling
- Strength and Conditioning: mobility, injury prevention, core stability, endurance
Outcomes families value
- Stronger work ethic from structured practice and goal setting
- Better retention of choreography and musical counts
- Readiness for advanced material without sacrificing safety
Confidence That Extends Beyond the Studio
Progress requires persistence. Classes in Hip Hop, Theatre Tap, and Lyrical teach dancers to adapt, problem solve, and stay composed under pressure. Burgundy celebrates improvement without competition pressure, encouraging personal milestones. Teal cultivates mental toughness for high-level rehearsals, adjudication, and performance days.
How resilience is built
- Hip Hop: courage, individuality, groove, athletic power, teamwork in formations
- Theatre Tap: musical precision with character, audience connection
- Lyrical: emotional honesty, recovery after mistakes, performance consistency
Real-world carryover
- Composure under stress during exams, presentations, and tryouts
- Growth mindset that views feedback as a tool, not a setback
- Leadership by example on teams and in peer groups
Building a Strong Dance Community
Joining the Teen Dance (13+) track means training inside a community that values teamwork, encouragement, and shared success. Burgundy highlights individual growth with group support. Teal emphasizes collaboration for polished ensemble work and stage readiness.
Where community shows up
- Group choreography: Jazz and Musical Theater ensembles that build timing and trust
- Corps work in Ballet: unified lines, musical precision, and spatial awareness
- Class culture: accountability, encouragement, and celebration of progress
Benefits for families
- Belonging and friendships that make attendance easy and consistent
- Clear communication about goals, expectations, and performance timelines
- Confidence on stage that reflects consistent training and positive coaching
Stories from Dancers and Families in Kokomo
At Legacy Dance Academy, families find more than quality dance instruction. They find connection and support. Our Teen Dance (13+) program and other classes inspire confidence, discipline, and artistry in teens while fostering friendships that extend far beyond the studio. Parents notice how their children grow in focus and self-esteem, while dancers celebrate the excitement of progress, community, and the joy of performing on stage. These genuine stories highlight the welcoming environment we are proud to provide, where every dancer has the opportunity to thrive in both dance and everyday life.
The staff is fantastic! My daughter loves going to dance, and the atmosphere is wonderful! We are welcomed with open arms, and made to feel like we are part of a big dance family!! Love it here!
My girls absolutely love dancing at this studio and have been excited to return year after year! The teachers have been incredibly patient and kind, especially with my youngest who started at just 3 years old. It’s been such a joy to watch her grow in confidence and have fun while learning. My oldest has truly flourished here—she’s developed a real passion for dance and has loved getting to take on extra classes as she grows. We’re so grateful for the warm, encouraging environment this studio provides.
We can’t say enough great things about LDA! The staff is patient and caring, the studio is always clean, they provide so many opportunities for learning, and the growth you see year to year is unlike anywhere else.
We love that our daughter enjoys dancing at Legacy. She is able to be herself in a different aspect of her life and enjoys being around teachers that promote positivity all around. When an issue arises teachers are fast to correct the behavior or handle the situation that is best fit of what is happening. We love that there is always a spring recital but love that every other year we get to do the Christmas Recital!
Both my girls started dancing and they LOVE their instructors and friends they have made at LDA. The owner is great and communicates well. They have a competition team that my daughter participated in and helped her grow even more as a dancer. It is a really great place for girls or boys who want to take dance lessons.
Legacy Dance Academy has been a wonderful environment for my children to grow, not only in dance, but in their personal lives too.
Legacy Dance Academy has been an amazing experience for my daughter. She is nurtured, trained, loved, pushed and guided. She has loved all of her teachers. She enjoys every class. She has made lifelong friends through dance. They truly take each child’s ability, strength and growth into consideration when advancing them each year. Give them a try, you won’t be disappointed!
Tonight's performance was amazing! Ms Jen has again made it possible, the opportunity for all her students to showcase all their talent. And they all rose to the occasion, a true tribute to Jen's love for her students and everything she had done and sacrificed over the last 2 years. Not everyone would have been tight there through it all, her and the teachers having dance class on zoom, offering discounts for struggling families all the while still having to keep paying the bills at the studio. I as a grandma an greatful for my granddaughters Hayley &
Aubrey, and 2 nieces have Legacy Dance Academy.
When the studio was going to be sold, an article came out in the paper telling the story of how Ms Jen decided to purchase the studio. One of my granddaughters was in a class she was teaching. She was concerned what would happen to all the students that loved come there to dance. She danced for Becky and grew up dancing there. She had a special bond with Becky growing up dancing and there's that same special bond, that today's student's have with her.
So things have been different the last couple of recitals, but the world has been different. So I support Jennifer Palmer the hard work and THANK her for the wonderful recitals and look forward to what's next.
Thank you, Dancer's Grandma
My family has been dancing with Legacy Dance Academy for 9 years. The staff really cares for the families at the studio. They foster an encouraging and challenging environment for the kids to grow in their skills.
I love this dance studio! The staff is amazing! We are welcomed with open arms, and made to feel like we are part of a big dance family!! My daughter loves it here and looks forward to dance class!
Awesome instructors. My girls have alot of fun and learn technique in fun and interesting ways. Their ability to adapt and keep going virtually in the pandemic gave my daughters something to look forward to each week. It's great.
This place is the BEST! All of the instructors are fantastic and my daughter has learned so much in her first year. She wishes she could go to class every day!
We absolutely love Legacy Dance Academy! Fantastic teachers! My daughter wakes up most mornings asking if it’s time to go dance yet lol. Great fun and great exercise 🩰
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FAQs
Our program nurtures every aspect of dancer development. Teens gain strength, flexibility, and stamina while also building focus, resilience, and confidence. Dance provides an outlet for stress relief and creative expression while giving students the joy of being part of a supportive community. Each class is designed to help teens grow as dancers and as individuals.
Absolutely. Our classes welcome dancers of all experience levels. Beginners are guided step by step in a comfortable and encouraging setting, while more advanced students receive the challenges they need to continue progressing. No matter the starting point, every dancer finds a place to grow.
Dance blends movement, mindfulness, and creativity. Classes help teens release tension, improve focus, and enhance overall well-being. The positive, team-oriented environment also encourages support and friendship, which makes the experience both uplifting and confidence-building.
For Ballet, dancers wear a black or studio-color leotard, black stirrup or skin-tone convertible tights, and ballet slippers. Hair should be secured in a bun. Wrap skirts are welcome but not required.
For Jazz, dancers may wear leggings or dance shorts paired with an activewear top or a leotard and tights in studio colors. Black jazz shoes are required, and hair should be pulled back neatly for safe and confident movement.
Unlock Even More Opportunities Through Dance
Teens build leadership skills by taking ownership of their progress and contributing to group performances. They learn accountability, time management, and responsibility that transfer into school, extracurricular activities, and future careers.
Dance develops strength, flexibility, and cardiovascular endurance while keeping teens active in a fun and creative environment. This type of training supports overall fitness and encourages lifelong healthy habits.
From Ballet to Hip Hop, dancers gain the ability to perform confidently in front of others. These stage skills build self-assurance that carries into public speaking, classroom presentations, and daily interactions.
Exposure to diverse dance styles such as Jazz, Hip Hop, Theatre Tap, and Musical Theater allows teens to develop a broader perspective and a deeper appreciation for the arts. This inspires creativity and helps them grow into well-rounded artists.
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