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Dance Classes

Spring Session: 1/29/24 - 5/4/24

 

All enrollments are processed online through Active Network.

 

DISCOUNTS:

  • NEW! EARLY BIRD DISCOUNT: Enroll before 12/31 to save 15% on your class fees: Use code: EARLYSPRING at checkout.
  • MULTI-CLASS OR MULTI-CHILD DISCOUNT: enroll in more than one class and receive 10% off. (Two classes or two children must be enrolled in the same transaction.) Use code: MULTI2024 at checkout.

 

 

SCHOLARSHIPS are available for families with financial need. 

 

TRY IT WEEK:

  • Find the perfect class for your child! Try any age appropriate class (without a commitment) during the first week of the session, Jan. 29 - Feb. 3. Try It – we know they’ll like it!

 

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View the Weekly Schedule (all dance class offerings in one table!)

 

Click to view classes by dance style: 
Ballet     Hip Hop      All Other Dance Classes
 

 

 

Pre-Ballet

 

Parent & Me Pre-Ballet is designed with the youngest dancer in mind. This class, for 2-4 year olds with no previous dance experience, encourages Mom/Dad/Nanny to participate in building the dancer's confidence and security they’ll need to enjoy Pre-Ballet without parents present. Suitable for: all 2- 5 year olds who will feel more comfortable with a grownup in the room.

 

All other Pre-Ballet Classes: will learn basic ballet technique and practice to improve coordination skills and flexibility in this lively and positive class. Dancers are taught to march, skip, gallop, and soar through the air with pointed toes and straight knees preparing them for Ballet I. Suitable for: Students should be 3 when session begins, no previous experience needed.

 

CLASS: Parent & Me Pre-Ballet

DAY: Saturday

TIME: 9:30-10:10am

AGES: 2-4

TEACHING ARTIST: Lindsay Cardwell

FEE: $173

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CLASS: Pre-Ballet A

DAY: Monday

TIME: 4:15-4:55pm

AGES: 3-5

TEACHING ARTIST: Miana Abramson

FEE: $173

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CLASS: Pre-Ballet B  

DAY: Saturday

TIME: 10:15-10:55am

AGES: 3-5

TEACHING ARTIST: Lindsay Cardwell

FEE: $173

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CLASS:  Pre-Ballet C

DAY: Saturday

TIME: 11:00-11:40

AGES: 3-5

TEACHING ARTIST: Pierce Kuhn

FEE: $173

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Ballet I and II

 

 

Students will concentrate on ballet technique, correct French terminology and flexibility. Classes are structured to teach ballet movements that improve technique but also move and travel across the floor allowing for an energetic and lively class. 

  • Ballet I is Suitable for: Students who are 5 when session begins; almost 5-year-olds with previous experience will be considered.
  • Ballet II is Suitable for: Students who are 7 when session begins, almost 7-year-olds with previous experience will be considered. 

 

CLASS: Ballet I section A

DAY: Monday

TIME: 5:00-5:50pm

AGES: 5-9

TEACHING ARTIST: Miana Abramson

FEE: $196

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CLASS:  Ballet I section B

DAY: Saturday

TIME: 11:00-11:50am

AGES: 5-9

TEACHING ARTIST: Lindsay Cardwell

FEE: $196

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CLASS:  Ballet II Section A

DAY: Monday

TIME: 6:00-6:50pm

AGES: 7-13

TEACHING ARTIST: Lindsay Cardwell

FEE: $196

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CLASS:  Ballet II Section B

DAY: Saturday

TIME: 12:00-12:50pm

AGES: 7-13

TEACHING ARTIST: Lindsay Cardwell

FEE: $196

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Intermediate Ballet (III - IV)

 

Intermediate Ballet classes will greatly improve technique, strength, flexibility, musicality, grace and artistry. Ballet class combinations are created to build a greater knowledge of terminology while also increasing the dancer's ability to execute several steps together in one combination. Classes will meet one (Ballet IIIA) or two times per week (Ballet IIIB, IV).

  • Ballet IIIA is suitable for: Students should be 7 when session begins; almost 7-year-olds with previous experience considered; 10-13 year olds with no experience.
  • Ballet IIIB is suitable for: only students who can take 2 classes/week are eligible; students should be 7 when session begins; almost 7-year-olds with previous experience considered; or 10-13 year olds with no experience
  • Ballet IV is suitable for: Students with 3 or more years of ballet training or instructor approval

 

CLASS: Ballet III 

DAY:  Tuesday

TIME: 4:30-5:20pm

AGES: 7-13

TEACHING ARTIST: Lindsay Cardwell

FEE: $196

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CLASS:  Ballet IV

DAY: Tuesday and Thursday

TIME: 5:30-6:50pm on Tuesday / 6:00-7:20pm on Thursday

AGES: 9-18 (instructor recommendation)

TEACHING ARTIST:  Lindsay Cardwell

FEE: $380

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Advanced Ballet (V-VI)

 

Ballet V & VI classes will greatly improve technique, strength, flexibility, musicality, grace, and artistry. Ballet combinations and choreography are created to build a greater knowledge of terminology while also increasing the dancer's ability to execute several steps together in one dance. Classes will meet three times per week. Students on pointe are encouraged to take 3 classes per week. 

  • Ballet V is Suitable for: Students with 4 or more years of ballet training or instructor approval. 
  • Ballet VI is Suitable for: Students with 5 or more years of ballet training or instructor approval.

 

CLASS: Ballet V - VI

DAY:  Monday, Wednesday, Thursday

TIME:   4:30-5:55pm all three days

AGES:  9-18 (instructor recommendation)

TEACHING ARTIST:   Lindsay Cardwell

FEE: $593

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Hip Hop I - III

 

Hip Hop classes teach rhythm, coordination, and age-appropriate choreography with no suggestive music/movements. This class is upbeat and great for kids who like to move! 

*Hip Hop II is suitable for: 7-10 years with 1-2 years of experience, or 11-13 year olds with little to no experience.
*Hip Hop III suitable for: students  ages 12-13 with previous experience or instructor recommendation, or 14 and up with no experience.

 

CLASS: Hip Hop I

DAY: Thursday

TIME: 5:00-5:50pm

AGES: 5-9

TEACHING ARTIST: Demarco Williams

FEE: $196

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CLASS: Hip Hop I - II

DAY: Monday

TIME: 6:00-6:50pm

AGES: 7-13

TEACHING ARTIST: Demarco Williams

FEE: $196

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CLASS: Hip Hop II

DAY: Thursday

TIME: 6:00-6:50pm

AGES: 7-13

TEACHING ARTIST:  Demarco Williams

FEE: $196

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CLASS: Hip Hop III

DAY: Thursday

TIME: 7:00-7:50pm

AGES: 11-18

TEACHING ARTIST: Demarco Williams

FEE: $196

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Hip Hop / Jazz Combo

 

Learn the fundamentals of both Hip Hop and Jazz styles.  Classes will encourage students to dance outside of the box and to incorporate their own personality in each movement.

 

 

CLASS: Tiny Hip Hop / Jazz Combo 

DAY: Saturday

TIME: 12:00-12:40pm

AGES: 3-5

TEACHING ARTIST:  Pierce Kuhn

FEE: $173

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CLASS: Hip Hop / Jazz Combo I

DAY: Saturday

TIME: 9:00-9:50am

AGES: 5-9

TEACHING ARTIST:  Franci Talamantez-Witte

FEE: $196

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Tap / Jazz Combo

 

In this energetic combo class, Tap exercises are used to develop rhythm, style, and sound. Jazz exercises will focus on building flexibility, strength, coordination, and artistic style.

 

CLASS: Tiny Tap / Jazz Combo

DAY: Tuesday

TIME: 5:30-6:10pm

AGES: 3-5

TEACHING ARTIST: Pierce Kuhn

FEE: $173

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CLASS: Tap / Jazz Combo I

DAY: Wednesday

TIME: 6:00-6:50pm

AGES: 5-9

TEACHING ARTIST:  Lindsay Cardwell

FEE: $196

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CLASS: Tap / Jazz Combo II

DAY: Wednesday

TIME: 7:00-7:50pm

AGES: 11-18

TEACHING ARTIST: Lindsay Cardwell

FEE: $196

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Lyrical 

 

Lyrical Dance is a combination of Horton Modern technique and contemporary dance, focusing on a connection with the music. This is a great style for any dancer with training in ballet or jazz who wants to expand his/her knowledge, performance quality, and stage presence. This class encourages students’ dancing spirits through well-crafted dance technique, filled with creative imagery and inspiring music. Suitable for students age 12 & 13 with previous experience or age 14+ with no experience.

 

CLASS: Lyrical

DAY: Tuesday

TIME: 7:00-7:50pm

AGES: 12+

TEACHING ARTIST: Lindsay Cardwell

FEE: $196

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Dance for Musical Theatre

 

During this dance course, students will learn different techniques of musical theatre dance. This class will incorporate Broadway jazz, light ballet, and basic musical theatre movement. Students will dance to songs from classical musicals, revivals, and new Broadway show tunes to highlight the rich history of American Musical Theatre. No dance experience necesssary.

 

CLASS: Dance for Musical Theatre

DAY: Saturday

TIME: 10:00-10:50am

AGES: 7-13

TEACHING ARTIST:  Franci Talamantez-Witte

FEE: $196

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Jazz / Lyrical Combo

 

In this combo class, jazz exercises will focus on building flexibility, strength, coordination, and artistic style. Lyrical encourages students’ dancing spirits through well-crafted dance technique, filled with creative imagery and inspiring music.

 

CLASS: Jazz / Lyrical Combo

DAY: Monday

TIME: 7:00-7:50pm

AGES: 7-13

TEACHING ARTIST:  Lindsay Cardwell

FEE: $196

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Modern

 

Modern Dance blends the elements of Contemporary and Modern dance. This class will teach  freedom of expression, interpretation of music, principles of fall and recovery, control, breathing, balance and contraction/release.  Students in this class will be encouraged to enroll in our Winter Dance Performance.
Suitable for: Ballet V, VI students; age 12,13 with previous experience; age 14+ with no experience

 

CLASS: Modern

DAY: Tuesday

TIME: 6:30-7:20pm

AGES: 7 -13

TEACHING ARTIST: Pierce Kuhn

FEE: $196

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Ballroom

 

No partner needed!  This group class teaches the basic steps, techniques and the art of partnering for social ballroom dances. Styles taught include Rumba, Cha-Cha, Salsa, East Coast and West Coast swing, Hustle, Waltz, Foxtrot, and Tango. Suitable for: beginners or 12 year olds with experience. 

 

CLASS: Ballroom

DAY: Wednesday

TIME: 6:00-6:50pm

AGES: 13 - Adult

TEACHING ARTIST: Romeo Bagunu

FEE: $196

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All enrollments are processed online through Active Camp and Class Manager. There is a small (4%) fee added to the class costs to cover part of the administration fees.  

 

Families with financial need are encouraged to apply for a Scholarship