Our dance program offers a variety of classes for all ages, experience levels and genres of dance, including ballet, jazz, tap and musical theatre. All classes are taught by highly qualified and experienced instructors. Our Dance Coordinator, Shawn Megorden, and other faculty are here to help with placement of dancers. This semester will end with a Winter Showcase. More details will be provided closer to show dates. Performance fee for our showcase is $25 per dancer and must be paid no later than December 3, 2021. Classes begin the week of August 23, 2021.
Note: Adult classes are geared towards the beginner with modifications given to those with more experience. While registration is encouraged, we do offer a drop-in rate for those unable to attend every week.
Ballet Classes
Pre-Ballet and Tap 1
Tuesdays, 3:30 – 4:15pm
August 24, 2021 – May 10, 2022
Pre–ballet classes awaken the child to music and dance, coordination and spatial/motor skills and introduce basic classical ballet positions. Tap is also introduced as part of this class. Ballet and tap shoes are required.
Ages: 5 (as of September 1, 2021)
Fees: Member: $210 per year / Non-Member: $240 per year (fees can be paid in 10 monthly installments)
Instructor: Shawn Megorden
Pre-Ballet and Tap 2
Thursdays, 3:30 – 4:15pm
August 26, 2021 – May 12, 2022
Ages: 6 (as of September 1, 2021)
Fees: Member: $210 per year / Non-Member: $240 per year (fees can be paid in 10 monthly installments)
Instructor: Shawn Megorden
Combined Pre-Ballet and Tap
Thursdays, 4:15 – 5pm
August 26, 2021 – May 12, 2022
Ages: 5 – 6 (as of September 1, 2021)
Fees: Member: $210 per year / Non-Member: $240 per year (fees can be paid in 10 monthly installments)
Instructor: Olivia White
Combined Pre-Ballet and Tap II
Saturdays, 10:45 – 11:30am
Through May 12, 2022
Ages: 5 – 6 (as of September 1, 2021)
Fees: Member: $210 per year / Non-Member: $240 per year (fees can be paid in 10 monthly installments)
Instructor: Olivia White
Classical Ballet
Ballet is the foundation of all dance forms. It provides grace and poise while helping dancers with posture, flexibility, fitness, balance, self-discipline and self-confidence. For the safety of the student, class placement is based on where the student will benefit the most due to their technical ability, not by age.
Ballet I
Session I: Mondays, August 23, 2021 – May 9, 2022
Session II: Tuesdays, August 24, 2021 – May 10, 2022
5 – 6pm
Ages: 7+ (as of September 1, 2021)
Fees: Member: $260 per year / Non-Member: $320 per year (fees can be paid in 10 monthly installments)
Instructor: Olivia White
Ballet II
Mondays & Wednesdays, 4 – 5pm (Both days are encouraged)
August 23, 2021 – May 11, 2022
Ages: By placement only, please contact Tim Chapman
Fees: Member: $420 per year / Non-Member: $480 per year (fees can be paid in 10 monthly installments)
Instructor: Olivia White
Ballet III & IV
Mondays & Wednesdays, 6 – 7:30pm (Both days are encouraged)
August 23, 2021 – May 11, 2022
Level III & IV dancers may be eligible for Pre- Pointe or Pointe class. Pre-Pointe is a supplemental class that increases the strength of the calf muscles and ankles needed for dancing on Pointe. To register for Pre-Pointe or Pointe, students must receive a recommendation from their ballet instructor.
Ages: By placement only, please contact Tim Chapman
Fees: Member: $630 per year/ Non-Member: $720 per year (fees can be paid in 10 monthly installments)
Instructor: Chance Rankin
Ballet Beginners for Teens
Fridays, 4 – 5pm
August 27, 2021 – May 6, 2022
It is never too late to learn the foundations of ballet. This class provides skill training to any late comer interested in learning the art of ballet and can also serve as a bridge to students that started, but had to stop their training. This class can help those students catch up and polish their skills.
Ages: By placement only, please contact Tim Chapman.
Fees: Member: $260 per year / Non-Member: $320 per year (fees can be paid in 10 monthly installments)
Instructor: Chance Rankin
Pre–Pointe
Mondays, 4:45 – 5:45pm
August 23, 2021 – May 9, 2022
Pre–Pointe classes further develop and strengthen the leg and foot muscles necessary to advance to Pointe. To qualify, students must receive a recommendation from the Ballet Coordinator. Taking Pre-Pointe does not guarantee advancement into Pointe.
Ages: By placement only, please contact Tim Chapman
Fees: Member: $210 per year/ Non-Member: $240 per year (fees can be paid in 10 monthly installments)
Instructor: Chance Rankin
Pointe I/II
Wednesdays, 7:30 – 8pm
August 25, 2021 – May 11, 2022
To qualify, students must demonstrate solid ballet technique and receive a recommendation from their ballet instructor.
Ages: By placement only, please contact Tim Chapman
Fees: Member: $260 per year / Non-Member: $320 per year (fees can be paid in 10 monthly installments)
Instructor: Chance Rankin
Adult Ballet
Thursdays, 6 – 7pm, August 26, 2021 – May 12, 2022
Saturdays, 9:30 – 10:45am, August 28, 2021 – May 14, 2022
Ages: 16+
Fees: Member: $260 per year / Non-Member: $320 per year (fees can be paid in 10 monthly installments)
Drop-In Fees: Member: $10 per class / Non-Member: $15 per class
Instructors: Shawn Megorden & Olivia White
Progressive Ballet Technique
Mondays, 7:30pm – 8:30pm
August 23, 2021 – May 9, 2022
This innovative strengthening and conditioning class helps build muscles for dance and overall well-being. Participants are encouraged to bring a yoga mat. Instructor will share other devices needed throughout the semester.
Ages: 18+
Fees: Member: $260 per year / Non-Member: $320 per year (fees can be paid in 10 monthly installments)
Drop-In Fees: Member: $10 per class / Non-Member: $15 per class
Instructor: Chance Rankin
Tap Classes
Tap exercises focus on building flexibility of the knee and ankles, coordination and speed of movement. For the safety of the student class, placement is based on where the student will benefit the most due to their technical ability, not by age.
Creative Movement and Tap 1
Mondays, 3:15 – 4pm
August 23, 2021 – May 9, 2022
Students get a first experience in motion, develop coordination, a sense of rhythm and awareness of space around them through musical games and storytelling in movement. Tap is also introduced as part of Creative Movement. Ballet and tap shoes are required.
Age: 3 (as of September 1, 2021)
Member: $210 per year / Non-Member: $240 per year (fees can be paid in 10 monthly installments)
Instructor: Shawn Megorden
Creative Movement and Tap 2
Wednesdays, 3:15 – 4pm
August 25, 2021 – May 11, 2022
Students get a first experience in motion, develop coordination, a sense of rhythm and awareness of space around them through musical games and storytelling in movement. Tap is also introduced as part of Creative Movement. Ballet and tap shoes are required.
Age: 4 (as of September 1, 2021)
Member: $210 per year / Non-Member: $240 per year (fees can be paid in 10 monthly installments)
Instructor: Shawn Megorden
Combined Creative Movement and Tap
Tuesdays, 4:15 – 5pm
August 24, 2021 – May 10, 2022
Students get a first experience in motion, develop coordination, a sense of rhythm and awareness of space around them through musical games and storytelling in movement. Tap is also introduced as part of Creative Movement. Ballet and tap shoes are required.
Ages: 3 & 4 (as of September 1, 2021)
Member: $210 per year / Non-Member: $240 per year (fees can be paid in 10 monthly installments)
Instructor: Olivia White
Tap I
Tuesdays, 4:15 – 5pm
August 24, 2021 – May 10, 2022
Ages: 7+ (as of September 1, 2021)
Fees: Member: $210 per year / Non-Member: $240 per year (fees can be paid in 10 monthly installments)
Instructor: Shawn Megorden
Tap II & III
Thursdays, 4:15pm – 5:15pm
August 26, 2021 – May 12, 2022
Ages: By placement only, please contact Tim Chapman
Fees: Member: $260 per year / Non-Member: $320 per year (fees can be paid in 10 monthly installments)
Instructor: Shawn Megorden
Adult Tap
Tuesdays: 7 – 8pm
August 24, 2021 – May 10, 2022
This class explores the rhythm of tap in a variety of different variations and challenging choreography.
Ages: 16+
Fees: Member: $260 per year / Non-Member: $320 per year (fees can be paid in 10 monthly installments)
Drop-In Fees: Member: $10 per class / Non-Member: $15 per class
Instructor: Shawn Megorden
Jazz Classes / Modern & Contemporary Classes /Musical Theatre Classes
Basic steps in jazz, different forms of stretches and Broadway-style choreography are explored. For the safety of the student class placement is based on where the student will benefit the most for their technical ability, not by age.
Jazz I
Tuesdays, Times: 6 – 7pm
August 24, 2021 – May 10, 2022
Ages: 7+ (as of September 1, 2021)
Fees: Member: $260 per year / Non-Member: $320 per year (fees can be paid in 10 monthly installments)
Instructor: Shawn Megorden
Jazz II/III
Thursdays, 7 – 8pm
August 26, 2021 – May 12, 2022
Ages: 15 years+ (this class does include adults)
Fees: Member: $260 per year / Non-Member: $320 per year (fees can be paid in 10 monthly installments)
Instructor: Shawn Megorden
Modern/Contemporary Dance
Thursdays, 5 – 6pm
August 26, 2021 – May 12, 2022
This class is an exploration of theatre dance that developed after classical ballet, including modern dance (early 1900s) and contemporary dance (more currently developing genre).
Ages: 12+ (dancers must get approval from instructor to join the class)
Fees: Member: $260 per year / Non-Member: $320 per year (fees can be paid in 10 monthly installments)
Instructor: Chance Rankin
Musical Theatre 1
Wednesdays, 5 – 6pm
August 25, 2021 – May 11, 2022
This class will include blocking, singing and dancing to create a Broadway-style experience. Students will rehearse basic dance and vocal techniques and harmonization.
Ages: 10 – 14 (as of September 1, 2021)
Fees: Member: $260 per year / Non-Member: $320 per year (fees can be paid in 10 monthly installments)
Instructor: Shawn Megorden
Adult Jazz
Thursdays: 7 – 8pm
August 26, 2021 – May 12, 2022
Ages: 16+
Fees: Member: $260 per year / Non-Member: $320 per year (fees can be paid in 10 monthly installments)
Drop-In Fees: Member: $10 per class / Non-Member: $15 per class
Instructor: Shawn Megorden
Dance Exercise Fusion
Tuesdays, 11am – 12pm & Saturdays, 10:45 – 11:45am
August 24, 2021 – May 12, 2022
This is not your everyday Zumba class! This class is a continual flow of choreography featuring energetic, low-impact dance numbers of various tempos, styles and genres. Participants can wear a comfortable pair of dance shoes that agree with a marley floor.
Ages: 16+
Fees: Member: $260 per year / Non-Member: $320 per year (fees can be paid in 10 monthly installments)
Drop-In Fees: Member: $10 per class / Non-Member: $15 per class
Instructor: Olivia White
Clogging Classes
Clogging has origins in folk dances of the British Isles, Africa and pre-Columbian America. Settlers in the American South combined elements of all of these to form a uniquely American dance style. This is the fourth year that Peggy’s School of Dance has offered clogging at the Center for the Arts. Clogging classes will be conducted August 25, 2021 – May 11, 2022. Private and semi-private lessons can be coordinated with the instructor. This fall the Winter Showcase will be December 18 at 7pm.
Tiny Tots
Wednesdays, 5 – 5:30pm
Ages: 3 – 5
Fees: Member: $350 per year; Non-Member: $450 per year (fees can be paid in 10 monthly installments)
Beginner Clogging
Wednesdays, 4 – 4:50pm
Ages: 6 – 10
Fees: Member: $400 per year; Non-Member: $500 per year (fees can be paid in 10 monthly installments)
Intermediate Clogging (2nd Year and Up)
Wednesdays, 5:35 – 6:35pm
Ages: 6 – 12
Fees: Member: $400 per year; Non-Member: $500 per year (fees can be paid in 10 monthly installments)
Dress Code
Ballet Classes
Adult Ballet:
• Form fitting workout clothing
• Ballet slippers – any color or style
Creative Movement and Pre-Ballet:
Girls:
· Solid colored leotard in dancer’s choice of color (please no patterns or designs), attached skirt is allowed but not required.
· Pink ballet tights.
· Pink leather or canvas ballet shoes.
· Black patent leather tap shoes are required in this class.
· Hair should be pulled back in a ponytail or ballet bun.
Boys:
· White or black t-shirt (please no patterns or designs)
· Black shorts
· White socks with black leather or canvas ballet slippers
· Black tap shoes are required for this class.
Ballet I-IV:
Girls:
• Black solid color leotard (please no patterns, designs, or attached skirts)
• Pink ballet tights (Convertible tights are recommended for Ballet III & IV)
• Pink leather or canvas ballet shoes
• Hair should be pulled back in a ballet bun.
Boys:
• White or black form fitting t-shirt
• Black shorts or tights rolled on a belt with dance belt undergarment (Ballet III & IV only)
• White socks
• Black leather or canvas ballet shoes
Pre-Pointe & Pointe:
Girls:
• Black solid color leotard (please no patterns, designs, or attached skirts)
• Pink convertible ballet tights
• Hair should be pulled back in a ballet bun.
Tap Classes
Adult Tap Dress Code:
• Form fitting workout clothing
• Black Oxford full sole tap shoes
Tap I-III:
Girls:
• Solid colored leotard in dancer’s choice of color (please no patterns, designs, or attached skirts)
• Black leggings or tights
• Black Oxford full sole tap shoes (please no patent leather, Mary Jane or heeled tap shoes)
• Hair should be pulled back in a ponytail or ballet bun.
Boys:
• Solid color fitted t-shirt (please no patterns or designs)
• Black shorts or pants
• Black Oxford full sole tap shoes
Jazz Classes
Adult Jazz Dress Code:
• Black leggings or tights
• Black split-sole jazz shoes
Dress Code Jazz I-III, Modern/Contemporary Dance, & Musical Theatre:
Girls:
• Solid colored leotard in dancer’s choice of color (please no patterns, designs, or skirts)
• Black leggings or tights
• Black split-sole jazz shoes or bare feet for Modern class
• Black 1.5” character shoes (Musical Theatre class ONLY) may need to be purchased during the semester
• Hair should be pulled back in a ponytail or ballet bun
Boys:
• Solid color fitted t-shirt (please no patterns or designs)
• Black shorts or pants
• Black split-sole jazz shoes