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Fall 2026- Spring 2027
Registration Opens August 8
Fall '26 - Spring '27 Programs:
Early Education Ages 3-5 Pre-Ballet, Saturdays 10:00-10:45 AM
Our mission is to create a strong foundation in dance and movement while providing a safe and supportive environment for your child to explore music, dance, and to let their imagination soar. Our pre-ballet class introduces your emerging dancer to movement through eurythmics, storytelling, and the foundations of dance.
Beginning Dance Classes Ages 5-7 Wednesdays Ballet 4:30-5:45 PM, Jazz/Tap Combo 5:45-6:30 PM
Our beginner youth program is focused on refining technique, exploring repertoire, and delving into diverse dance disciplines. Dancers will focus on dance fundamentals in a supportive and enriching environment. Dancers have the option to audition for placement at age 7 for our leveled system. Beginners will appear in our Winter Showcase and our Spring Gala.
Ala Cart Classes: Youth Dance Ages 7+ Classes in Ballet, Contemporary, Pointe, Jazz, Lyrical and Tap offered Monday-Thursday and Saturday Morning.
Our youth dance program is focused on building a strong technique, exploring repertoire, and exploring different dance disciplines. Our youth dancers will need to audition for placement and classes will align to the specific dancer’s skill level. Dancers at level II are eligible to audition for ensemble roles in our ballet performances which rehearse with our repertoire class on Saturday mornings. Dancers at this level that wish to have a more rigorous curriculum can choose to sign-up for our pre-professional track.
Pre-Professional Track (multiple classes per week) Ages 7+ Classes offered Monday-Thursday and Saturday Morning.
Dancers in Level II and beyond are eligible to be part of our prestigious pre-professional program. Our curriculum blends rigorous ballet classes with additional dance styles to create a well rounded dancer. Students at this level will be invited to special master classes and receive a per class discount. This program is designed to prepare your dancer for the next step in their career or dance study. All pre-professional members will be part of our performance series and rehearsals will be part our repertoire classes. Our Dance Company members are our ambassadors into the community!
NEW Dance for Musical Theatre Performers Ages 10+ Tuesdays 5:00-6:00 PM
Dance for Musical Theatre provides comprehensive dance training for musical theatre performers, integrating ballet, tap, jazz, and contemporary techniques, to build a strong and versatile movement foundation. Students will develop proper alignment, strength, flexibility, and technical precision through ballet-based exercises, while tap and contemporary styles are used to enhance musicality, dynamic movement, and performance versatility. Emphasis is placed on transitioning seamlessly between styles, embodying character through movement, and applying technique to musical theatre choreography. This class supports dancers in becoming expressive, adaptable performers prepared for stage and audition settings.
Adult Ballet and Yoga Classes: Beg. Ballet Tuesdays 6:30-8:00 PM, Int./Adv. Ballet Thursdays 6:30-8:00 PM, Yoga Wednesdays 5:30 -6:30 PM
Our adult classes are a perfect way to get back into dance or explore dance for the first time. We offer yoga, private reformer pilates and adult ballet. Classes will help improve posture through core/postural strength and body awareness. We offer flexibility which allows you to pay either up front or per class. Join us in the studio this fall--your body and your mind will thank you!