Dance Class Details and Descriptions
Fall Session: 9/7/21 - 12/11/21
All enrollments are processed online through Active Network.
DISCOUNTS:
- NEW! EARLY BIRD DISCOUNT: Enroll before 8/15 to save 15% on your class fees: Use code: EARLY2022 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: MULTI2022 at checkout.
SCHOLARSHIPS are available for families with financial need.
- Scholarship applications are due by August 31st. (Late scholarship applications will be handled on a case by case basis, as funding allows.)
- Click here to learn more and apply early.
COVID SAFETY PROTOCOLS:
- Masks, social distancing, and pre-entry health screening required. Learn more.
- Should the situation change, and the CDC says we cannot meet safely, all classes will be held virtually (via Zoom)
- End of session sharings and showcases will be held if it is safe to do so.
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Parent & Me Pre-Ballet
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.
CLASS: Parent & Me Pre-Ballet
DAY: Saturday
TIME: 9:30-10:10am
AGES: 2-4
TEACHING ARTIST: Lexi James
FEE: $150
Pre-Ballet
Students 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: Pre-Ballet
DAY: Monday
TIME: 4:15-4:55pm
AGES: 3-5
TEACHING ARTIST: Lindsay Cardwell
FEE: $150
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CLASS: Pre-Ballet
DAY: Saturday
TIME: 10:15-10:55am
AGES: 3-5
TEACHING ARTIST: Lexi James
FEE: $150
This class is full but you may join the wait list: Enroll Online
CLASS: Pre-Ballet
DAY: Saturday
TIME: 11:15-11:55
AGES: 3-5
TEACHING ARTIST: Franci Witte
FEE: $150
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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:
CLASS: Ballet I
DAY: Monday
TIME: 5:00-5:50pm
AGES: 5-9
TEACHING ARTIST: Lindsay Cardwell
FEE: $170
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Intermediate Ballet (III - IV)
Ballet IIIA 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 time per week (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 IIIA
DAY: Tuesday
TIME: 4:30-5:20pm
AGES: 7-13
TEACHING ARTIST: Kim Shope
FEE: $170
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CLASS: Ballet IIIB
DAY: Tuesday & Thursday
TIME: 4:30-5:20pm (Tuesday & Thursday)
AGES: 7-13
TEACHING ARTIST: Kim Shope
FEE: $315
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CLASS: Ballet IV
DAY: Tuesday & Thursday
TIME: 5:30-6:50pm (Tuesday & Thursday)
AGES: Instructor Recommendation
TEACHING ARTIST: Kim Shope
FEE: $330
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Advanced Ballet (V-VI)
Ballet V 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 two times per week (Ballet VA) or three times per week (Ballet VB - VI).
- Ballet VA is Suitable for: Students with 4 or more years of ballet training or instructor approval
- Ballet VB is Suitable for: Students with 4 or more years of ballet training or instructor approval. Students on pointe are encouraged to take a 3rd class weekly class. Monday is combined with Ballet VI
- Ballet VI is Suitable for: Students with 5 or more years of ballet training or instructor approval.
CLASS: Ballet VA
DAY: Tuesday & Thursday
TIME: 5:30-6:50pm both days
AGES: Instructor Recommendation
TEACHING ARTIST: Kim Shope
FEE: $330
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CLASS: Ballet VB
DAY: Monday, Tuesday, & Thursday
TIME: 4:30-5:55pm (Monday), 5:30-6:50pm (Tuesday and Thursday)
AGES: Instructor Recommendation
TEACHING ARTIST: Katie Schilling (Monday), Kim Shope (Tuesday and Thursday)
FEE: $515
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CLASS: Ballet VI
DAY: Monday, Wednesday,& Friday
TIME: 4:30-5:55pm (Monday), 5:30-6:55pm (Wednesday), 4:30-5:55pm (Friday)
AGES: Instructor Recommendation
TEACHING ARTIST: Kim Shope (Monday), Kim Shope (Wednesday), Katie Schilling (Friday)
FEE: $515
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Main Street Dancers: Ballet
This class for advanced ballet students will focus on performance preparation, choreography and advanced skills. The Main Street Dancers will be asked to perform at various public events throughout the session. Must be enrolled in Ballet VB or Ballet VI.
CLASS: Main Street Dancers - Ballet
DAY: Monday
TIME: 6:00-6:50pm
AGES: Instructor Recommendation
TEACHING ARTIST: Kim Shope
FEE: $182
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Ballet/Jazz for Tweens & Teens
Learn the fundamentals of both Ballet and Jazz styles. Classes will encourage students to dance outside of the box and to incorporate their own personalitity in each movement. No previous experience necessary.
Suitable for: Students should be 11 when session begins; almost 11 yr olds with previous experience considered; older students with no previous ballet experience
CLASS: Teen/Tween Ballet
DAY: Monday
TIME: 7:00-7:50pm
AGES: 11-18
TEACHING ARTIST: Nicole Slocomb
FEE: $170
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Hip Hop
These classes teach rhythm, coordination, and age-appropriate Hip Hop choreography with no suggestive music/movements. Hip Hop is upbeat and great for kids who like to move!
- Hip Hop I is Suitable for: Students should be 5 when session begins; almost 5-year-olds with previous experience considered. Students aged 11+ should take Hip Hop II
- Hip Hop II is suitable for 8-10 year olds with 1-2 years of experience and 11-13 year olds with little or no experience
- Hip Hop III is Suitable for: Students should be 11 when session begins; almost 11 year olds with previous experience considered; students 14+ with no experience
CLASS: Hip Hop I-II
DAY: Monday
TIME: 6:00-6:50pm
AGES: 5-13
TEACHING ARTIST: Lindsay Cardwell
FEE: $170
This class is full but you may join the wait list: Enroll Online OR sign up for the Thursday class!
CLASS: Hip Hop I
DAY: Thursday
TIME: 5:00-5:50pm
AGES: 5-9
TEACHING ARTIST: Franci Witte
FEE: $170
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CLASS: Hip Hop II
DAY: Thursday
TIME: 6:00-6:50pm
AGES: 7-13
TEACHING ARTIST: Franci Witte
FEE: $170
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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 personalitity in each movement.
- Hip Hop/Jazz is Suitable for: Students should be 5 when session begins; almost 5 yr olds with previous experience considered
CLASS: Hip Hop / Jazz Combo
DAY: Saturday
TIME: 9:15-10:05am
AGES: 5-9
TEACHING ARTIST: Franci Witte
FEE: $170
This class is full but you may join the wait list: Enroll Online
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.
- Hip Hop/Jazz is Suitable for: Students should be 5 when session begins; almost 5 yr olds with previous experience considered
CLASS: Hip Hop / Jazz Combo
DAY: Saturday
TIME: 9:15-10:05am
AGES: 5-9
TEACHING ARTIST: Franci Witte
FEE: $170
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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.
- Tap/Jazz I-IIA is Suitable for: Students should be 5 when session begins; almost 5 yr olds with previous experience considered; 7 yr olds with experience and 8/9 yr olds with no experience
- Tap/Jazz IIB- III is Suitable for: Students should be 7 when session begins; almost 7 yr olds with previous experience considered; 10-18 yr olds with no experience
CLASS: Tap/ Jazz Combo I-IIA
DAY: Wednesday
TIME: 6:00-6:50pm
AGES: 5-9
TEACHING ARTIST: Bobbi Foudree
FEE: $170
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CLASS: Tap/ Jazz Combo IIB-III
DAY: Wednesday
TIME: 7:00-7:50pm
AGES: 7-18
TEACHING ARTIST: Bobbi Foudree
FEE: $170
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Tiny Creative Movement
Creative movement builds motor and rhythmic skills, strength, flexibility, and coordination through movement. Your child will channel energy in a healthy, non-competitive way while nurturing creativity and expressing their individuality.
Suitable for: all 3-5 year olds.
CLASS: Tiny Creative Movement
DAY: Tuesday
TIME: 5:00-5:40pm
AGES: 3-5
TEACHING ARTIST: Lindsay Cardwell
FEE: $150
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Performing Arts Lab
This exploratory class is the perfect fit for the student who loves it all or wants to give the world of performing a try. Provide your enthusiastic dancer, budding actor, or sensational singer with a sampling of artistic experiences. Our professional teaching artists will work with your child to provide instruction in dance, drama and music. Your child will have the opportunity to explore his or her own talents and interests while becoming a well-rounded artist. Suitable for: beginners
CLASS: Performing Arts Lab
DAY: Saturday
TIME: 9:00-9:50am
AGES: 4-7
TEACHING ARTIST: Bethany Vermillion
FEE: $161
This class is full but you may join the wait list: Enroll Online
Lyrical Dance
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: Ballet IV, V, VI students; age 11,12,13 with previous experience; age 14+ with no experience
CLASS: Lyrical
DAY: Tuesday
TIME: 7:00-7:50pm
AGES: 14 and up
TEACHING ARTIST: Lindsay Cardwell
FEE: $170
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Modern Dance
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.
Suitable for: Ballet V, VI students; age 12,13 with previous experience; age 14+ with no experience
CLASS: Modern
DAY: Friday
TIME: 6:00-6:50pm
AGES: 13+
TEACHING ARTIST: Katie Schilling
FEE: $170
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Dance for Musical Theatre
During this dance course, students will learn different techniques of musical theatre dance. Miss Franci will incorporate Broadway jazz, light ballet and basic musical theatre movement. We will dance to songs from classical musicals, revivals, and new Broadway show tunes to highlight the rich history of American Musical Theatre.
CLASS: Dance for Musical Theatre
DAY: Saturday
TIME: 10:15am - 11:05am
AGES: 7-13
TEACHING ARTIST: Franci Witte
FEE: $170
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CSA Dance Class Attire
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.
