Business Details
34 Years
experience
Your Premier Dance School in Hockessin, DE
American Dance Academy has been nurturing the creative spirit of our community through dance education for over 30 years. Our comprehensive programs cater to students of all ages, from preschoolers to advanced dancers, offering structured training in technique, coordination, and performance skills. We provide seasonal classes culminating in annual recitals, summer intensives, and specialized programs for serious dancers through our ADA Dance Company. Our faculty includes experienced instructors and guest teachers who emphasize technical excellence while fostering confidence and self-expression.We maintain a safe, supportive environment where students develop artistic abilities alongside life skills like teamwork and discipline. Performance opportunities range from optional holiday shows to community outreach events, allowing dancers to engage audiences at various commitment levels. Our mission remains focused on delivering high-quality dance education that positively impacts students' personal growth and lifelong happiness.
Services
Dance Classes
Summer Dance Programs
ADA Dance Company
Community Performances
Preschool Dance
Holiday Show
Dance Recital
Performance Opportunities
Details
- Year established: 1992
Highlights and features
- We have 30+ years of excellence in dance education
- Our faculty includes experienced guest instructors and choreographers
- We offer performance opportunities for all commitment levels
- Our safe environment emphasizes technical mastery and personal growth
- We provide year-round programming including summer intensives
What people say
Made all the difference
Highest quality education
Positive difference in lives
Nurturing environment
Lifelong benefits
Services
Dance Classes
Structured dance instruction for ages 3+ covering ballet, tap, jazz, and contemporary styles. Classes focus on technical proficiency, coordination, and artistic expression. Our progressive curriculum builds from basic movements to complex routines while emphasizing proper form and injury prevention.
ADA Dance Company
Advanced training program for dedicated dancers aged 6+. Members receive intensive weekly instruction, compete at national events, and work with guest choreographers. The company consistently earns top scores and special awards at competitions while developing professional-level performance skills.
Summer Dance Programs
Seasonal dance camps and workshops held during summer months. Programs include technique bootcamps, choreography intensives, and specialty classes for different skill levels. Designed to maintain dance skills during school breaks while offering new creative challenges and performance preparation.
Community Performances
Performance opportunities at local events including parades, sports games, and nursing home visits. Flexible participation allows dancers to engage with community audiences at their convenience. These appearances emphasize dance as a tool for positive social connection and outreach.
Preschool Dance
Creative movement classes for ages 3-5 introducing basic dance concepts through play-based learning. Curriculum focuses on motor skill development, musicality, and self-expression in a fun, non-competitive environment. Classes incorporate storytelling and imaginative activities to engage young learners.
People
Darlene Giordano Cummings
Studio Owner/Director
With over 30 years of experience in dance education, Darlene leads American Dance Academy's commitment to excellence. She oversees curriculum development, faculty training, and maintains the studio's nurturing environment that has positively impacted generations of dancers.
Questions
When does the dance season start?
The regular dance season begins the first Saturday in September and concludes with our spring recital.
Are there performance opportunities for casual dancers?
Yes! We offer optional community performances at parades, sports games, and nursing homes with flexible attendance.
What's required for ADA Dance Company membership?
Company members must commit to weekly training sessions, compete nationally, and participate in year-round programming with guest instructors.
Do you offer summer dance programs?
We provide summer intensives and workshops covering technique training, choreography, and performance preparation for all skill levels.
How does the preschool dance program work?
Our preschool classes use creative movement and storytelling to develop motor skills and musicality for ages 3-5 in a fun, non-competitive setting.
Reviews (5)
Kristen Bastianelli
Feb 22, 2018
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We absolutely love American Dance Academy. It is a wonderful, positive and empowering atmosphere for my girls to learn. Darlene is an amazing Owner that is consistently offering tons of ways for the students and parents to be involved and informed.
Christopher Figaro Jackson
Jan 29, 2018
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Simply a great environment for kids to learn and a lovely place where artists and choreographers love to go back and be inspired. Talent speaks for itself at ADA!😘
Claudia Scalia
Sep 06, 2014
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This studio really is a 10 star place couldn't ask for a better place. ♡☆☆☆☆☆☆☆☆☆☆!!
Colleen O'Neill McKinney
Jul 30, 2014
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My daughter has been to other studios but absolutely loves ADA.. She has made ALOT of new friends and has come a long way with her dance.
Christine Wells Mazzetti
Jul 30, 2014
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We LOVE American Dance Academy!! Been dancing there for 9 years and wouldn't dream of going anywhere else. My daughter thinks of everyone there as family.
