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. This semester our dance program is doing a story book dance performance of Alice in Wonderland. All of our dancers will get an opportunity to play a part in this production. Our dance Instructor, Shawn Megorden, is director of the performance which will be May 14. More details will be provided closer to performance dates. Performance fee for Alice in Wonderland is $50 per dancer.
Classes begin the week of January 10 – 15, 2022.
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
January 11 – May 10
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)
Member: $42 per month / Non-Member: $48 per month
Instructor: Shawn Megorden
Pre-Ballet and Tap 2
Thursdays, 3:30 – 4:15pm
January 13 – May 12
Ages: 6 (as of September 1, 2021)
Member: $42 per month / Non-Member: $48 per month
Instructor: Shawn Megorden
Combined Pre-Ballet and Tap
Thursdays, 4:15 – 5pm
January 13 – May 12
Ages: 5 – 6 (as of September 1, 2021)
Member: $42 per month / Non-Member: $48 per month
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.
Unless otherwise noted, all ballet classes have a maximum class size of 12.
Ballet I
Session I: Mondays, January 10 – May 9
Session II: Tuesdays, January 11 – May 10
5 – 6pm
Ages: 7+ (as of September 1, 2021)
Member: $52 per month / Non-Member: $64 per month
Instructor: Olivia White
Ballet II
Mondays & Wednesdays, 4 – 5pm (Both days are encouraged)
January 10 – May 11
Ages: By placement only, please contact Eva Warner
Member: $84 per month / Non-Member: $96 per month
Instructor: Olivia White
Ballet III & IV
Mondays & Wednesdays, 6 – 7:30pm (Both days are encouraged)
January 10 – May 11
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 Eva Warner
Member: $126 per month / Non-Member: $144 per month
Instructor: Chance Rankin
Note: 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.
Ballet Beginners for Teens
Fridays, 4 – 5:30pm
January 14 – May 6
Skill training for late comers interested in the art of ballet. This class can also help students that started but had to stop their training to catch up and polish their skills.
Ages: By placement only, please contact Eva Warner.
Member: $52 per month / Non-Member: $64 per month
Instructor: Chance Rankin
Pre–Pointe
Mondays, 4:45 – 5:45pm
January 10 – May 9
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 Eva Warner
Member: $42 per month/ Non-Member: $48 per month
Instructor: Chance Rankin
Pointe I/II
Wednesdays, 7:30 – 8pm
January 12 – May 11
To qualify, students receive a recommendation from their ballet instructor.
Ages: By placement only, please contact Eva Warner
Member: $52 per month / Non-Member: $64 per month
Instructor: Chance Rankin
Adult Ballet
Thursdays, 6 – 7pm, January 13 – May 12
Saturdays, 9:30 – 10:45am, January 15 – May 14
Increase muscle endurance, coordination, flexibility, posture, energy and cognitive development. These 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.
Ages: 16+
Member: $52 per month / Non-Member: $64 per month
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
January 10 – May 9
Build muscles for dance and overall well-being. Participants are encouraged to bring a yoga mat. Instructor will share other devices needed.
Ages: 18+
Member: $52 per month / Non-Member: $64 per month
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.
Unless otherwise noted, all tap classes have a maximum class size of 12.
Creative Movement and Tap 1
Mondays, 3:15 – 4pm
January 10 – May 9
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: $42 per month / Non-Member: $48 per month
Instructor: Shawn Megorden
Creative Movement and Tap 2
Wednesdays, 3:15 – 4pm
January 12 – May 11
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: $42 per month / Non-Member: $48 per month
Instructor: Shawn Megorden
Combined Creative Movement and Tap
Tuesdays, 4:15 – 5pm
January 11 – May 10
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: $42 per month / Non-Member: $48 per month
Instructor: Olivia White
Tap I
Mondays, 4:15 – 5pm
January 10 – May 9
Ages: 7+ (as of September 1, 2021)
Member: $42 per month / Non-Member: $48 per month
Instructor: Shawn Megorden
Tap II
Tuesdays, 4:15pm – 5pm
January 11 – May 10
Ages: 7+ (as of September 1, 2021)
Member: $42 per month / Non-Member: $48 per month
Instructor: Shawn Megorden
Tap III
Thursdays, 4:15pm – 5:15pm
January 13 – May 12
Ages: By placement only, please contact Eva Warner
Member: $52 per month / Non-Member: $64 per month
Instructor: Shawn Megorden
Adult Tap
Tuesdays: 7 – 8pm
January 11 – May 10
Ages: 16+
Member: $52 per month / Non-Member: $64 per month
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.
Unless otherwise noted, all classes have a maximum class size of 12.
Jazz I
Tuesdays, 6 – 7pm
January 11 – May 10
Ages: 7+ (as of September 1, 2021)
Member: $52 per month / Non-Member: $64 per month
Instructor: Shawn Megorden
Jazz II/III
Thursdays, 7 – 8pm
January 13 – May 12
Ages: 15 years+ (this class does include adults)
Member: $52 per month / Non-Member: $64 per month
Instructor: Shawn Megorden
Modern/Contemporary Dance
Thursdays, 5 – 6pm
January 13 – May 12
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)
Member: $52 per month / Non-Member: $64 per month
Instructor: Chance Rankin
Musical Theatre
Wednesdays, 5 – 6pm
January 12 – May 11
This class uses 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)
Member: $52 per month / Non-Member: $64 per month
Instructor: Shawn Megorden
Adult Jazz
Thursdays: 7 – 8pm
January 13 – May 12
Ages: 16+
Member: $52 per month / Non-Member: $64 per month
Drop-In Fees: Member: $10 per class / Non-Member: $15 per class
Instructor: Shawn Megorden
Clogging Classes
Settlers in the American South combined elements of folk dances of the British Isles, Africa and pre-Columbian America to form this unique 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 begin on January 12 and run through May 11. Private and semi-private lessons can be coordinated with the instructor. The Spring Showcase will be May 14 at 7pm.
Tiny Tots
Wednesdays, 5 – 5:30pm
Ages: 3 – 5
Member: $35 per month; Non-Member: $45 per month (fees can be paid in 5 monthly installments)
Beginner Clogging
Wednesdays, 4 – 4:50pm
Ages: 6 – 10
Member: $40 per month; Non-Member: $50 per month (fees can be paid in 5 monthly installments)
Intermediate Clogging (2nd Year and Up)
Wednesdays, 5:35 – 6:35pm
Ages: 6 – 12
Member: $40 per month; Non-Member: $50 per month (fees can be paid in 5 monthly installments)
Adult Beginner Clogging
Wednesdays, 6:45 – 7:45pm
Ages: 16+
Member: $40 per month; Non-Member: $50 per month (fees can be paid in 5 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