CLASSES
The Academy will open fifteen minutes before the first class begins. There is a minimum of five students per class required to hold a class. Ballet is the foundation for all dance forms. Students must be enrolled for a ballet class in order to take a pointe or lyrical class. Jazz and tap classes can be taken only as a secondary class to ballet in order to be placed in the core program.

CLASSROOM VIEWING
We have a comfortable waiting area with wireless internet available to accommodate you as you wait with classroom windows for student viewing.

ABSENCES
If your child is unable to come to class please call the office to let us know. Snow days will not be refunded; however, missed classes may be made up in other levels. Speak with student’s teacher for recommended make-up classes. Please log onto dance4uda.com for cancellations. We will also leave a message on the UDA answering machine. UDA will follow Lincoln Public Schools for cancellations due to bad weather. If public schools are canceled due to weather the Academy will be closed.

Summer Dance
UDA is proud to offer year round training. We feel that continuous training is essential in developing strong dancers. Universal’s summer dance continuous training program offers more opportunity for improvement, achievement and reaching your goals. UDA is also proud to offer students the opportunity to work with guest choreographers from across the country for an intensive dance workshop during UDA’s summer dance program.

Adult Program
UDA is proud to offer adult classes from beginning to advanced in a variety of class options. Choose from Ballet, Tap, Jazz, Lyrical and Body Conditioning. It is never too late!

NEW! Body Conditioning
Be a part of an invigorating workout for you. Customized to your personal fitness goals for overall fitness, weight loss or just simply for fun. Body Conditioning will include cardio, strength training and stretching. This class is not just for dancers. Parents and adults are welcome too! Body Conditioning is offered half price to any individual taking four or more separate core technique classes, not including Repertory, Musical Theatre, Leaps & Turns, or Tumbling.

Hip Hop
UDA offers Hip Hop for ages 5 and up or 4 years if they have completed one year of Creative movement or Intro to Ballet. This class will focus on strengthening your body, while adding attitude, funk and style to your movement. This specialty class brings a hot style to UDA dancers. Let loose, have fun, and come funk it up.

Leaps & Turns Focus Class
UDA offers a class designed to focus and hone in on specific elements of dance. This class will be offered to dancers level 10 through advanced. This class will work on warm-up exercises for each focus as well as stretching and strengthening active muscles needed to perform each technique and therefore enhance the overall focus. The class will emphasize progressive and stationary turns as well as a variety of leaps and jumps. The class will include techniques from all forms of dance. All UCC team members will receive a 50% discount on this amazing specialty class!

Musical Theatre
UDA offers Musical Theatre for performers who are Broadway bound. This class will incorporate song & dance while encouraging the Broadway star inside. No previous singing or acting experience is needed to be a part of this exciting class. Come have fun while you explore the musical and theatrical world of the Broadway stage.

Private Instruction
The UDA staff offers private lesson opportunities for dancers who desire individual attention. Private lessons are customized to the dancer's needs and focused requests Private lesson fees apply. See the office for more information.

NEW! Tumbling
Roll on into UDA’s new tumbling class. This class will work on building basic tumbling and gymnastics skills. Focusing on basic motor skills, balance, flexibility, strengthening the body and building coordination. Come see how we roll!

“Wee Go Together”
A class specially designed for 2 & 3 year old dance stars and their adult dance partner. Toddlers may buddy up with mom, dad, or a special friend and explore movement. This class will include all of the skills and activities of UDA’s very popular Creative Movement classes for 3 & 4 year olds however; it allows a parent or someone special to participate in the first stages of their little dancers dreams. It’s a great chance for the child to learn about dance while encouraging a special bond with mom or dad.