

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.
Fall Semester classes begin the week of August 22 -27, 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
Adult Ballet Summer Session
Mondays & Saturdays / 6 – 7pm (Mondays); 9:30 – 10:45am (Saturdays)
Through August 27
This summer session of Adult Ballet helps participants strengthen and tone the body and increase flexibility, balance and coordination.
Instructor: Shawn Megorden & Olivia White
Ages: 16+
Class Size: Minimum 2
Member: $26 per month; Non-Member: $32 per month
Drop In: $10 per class
Class will not meet on Saturday, July 2 or Monday, July 4.
Adult Ballet Fall Session
Mondays & Saturdays / 7:30 – 8:30pm (Mondays); 9:30 – 10:45am (Saturdays)
Adult Ballet helps participants strengthen and tone the body and increase flexibility, balance and coordination.
Ages: 16+
Class Size: Up to 12
Member: $260 per year / Non-Member: $320 per year
Drop In: Member: $10 per class / Non-Member: $15 per class
Instructor: Shawn Megorden & Olivia White
Progressive Ballet Technique
Tuesdays / 7-8pm
Build muscles for dance and overall well-being. Participants are encouraged to bring a yoga mat. Instructor will share other devices needed.
Ages: 15+
Class Size: Up to 12
Member: $260 per year / Non-Member: $320 per year
Drop-In: Member: $10 per class / Non-Member: $15 per class
Instructor: Olivia White
Adult Tap Summer Session
Tuesdays, 6 – 7pm
Through August 23
This class explores the different variations of tap.
Instructor: Shawn Megorden
Ages: 16+
Class Size: Minimum: 2
Member: $26 per month; Non-Member: $32 per month
Drop In: $10 per class
Pre-Ballet and Tap
Classes that awaken a child to music and dance, coordination and spatial/motor skills and introduce basic classical ballet positions. Tap is also introduced. Ballet and tap shoes are required.
Pre-Ballet and Tap 1
Tuesdays / 3:30 – 4:15pm
Ages: 5 (as of September 1, 2022)
Pre-Ballet and Tap 2
Wednesdays / 3:30 – 4:15pm
Ages: 6 (as of September 1, 2022)
Class Size: Up to 12
Member: $260 per year / Non-Member: $290 per year
Instructor: Lisa Bridwell
Combined Pre-Ballet and Tap
Classes that awaken a child to music and dance, coordination and spatial/motor skills and introduce basic classical ballet positions. Tap is also introduced. Ballet and tap shoes are required.
Session I
Thursdays / 3:30 – 4:15pm
Session II
Thursdays / 4:15 – 5pm
Ages: 5 – 6 (as of September 1, 2022)
Class Size: Up to 12
Member: $260 per year / Non-Member: $290 per year
Instructor: Lisa Bridwell
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 / 5:15 – 6:15pm
Session II: Tuesdays / 5 – 6pm
Ages: 7+ (as of September 1, 2022)
Class Size: Up to 12
Member: $310 per year / Non-Member: $370 per year
Instructor: Maddie Archer and Lisa Bridwell
Ballet II
Mondays & Wednesdays / 4:15 – 5:15pm (Both days are encouraged)
Ages: By placement only, please contact Eva Schultz.
Class Size: Up to 12
Member: $470 per year / Non-Member: $530 per year
Instructor: Olivia White
Ballet III & IV
Mondays and Wednesdays / 6:15 – 7:30pm (Both days are encouraged)
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 Schultz
Class Size: Up to 12
Member: $680 per year / Non-Member: $770 per year
Instructor: Olivia White
Ballet Beginners for Teens
Fridays / 4 – 5:15pm
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 Schultz
Class Size: Up to 12
Member: $310 per year / Non-Member: $370 per year
Instructor: Olivia White
Pre–Pointe
Mondays / 5:15-6:15pm
Strengthen and develop the leg and foot muscles necessary to advance to Pointe. Students must receive a recommendation from the Ballet Coordinator to qualify. Taking Pre-Pointe does not guarantee advancement into Pointe.
Ages: By placement only, please contact Eva Schultz
Class Size: Up to 12
Member: $260 per year/ Non-Member: $290 per year
Instructor: Olivia White
Pointe I/II
Wednesdays / 7:30 – 8pm
To qualify, students must receive a recommendation from their ballet instructor.
Ages: By placement only, please contact Eva Schultz
Class Size: Up to 12
Member: $310 per year / Non-Member: $370 per year
Instructor: Olivia White
Creative Movement and Tap
Age 3: Mondays / 3:30 – 4:15pm,
Age 4: Thursdays / 4:15 – 5pm
Ages 3-4 Combined: Tuesdays / 4:15 – 5pm
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.
Monday Class Age: 3 (as of September 1, 2022)
Thursday Class Age: 4 (as of September 1, 2022)
Tuesday Class Ages: 3 & 4 (as of September 1, 2022)
Member: $260 per year / Non-Member: $290 per year
Instructor: Maddie Archer
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
Age 3: Mondays / 3:30 – 4:15pm,
Age 4: Thursdays / 4:15 – 5pm
Ages 3-4 Combined: Tuesdays / 4:15 – 5pm
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.
Monday Class Age: 3 (as of September 1, 2022)
Thursday Class Age: 4 (as of September 1, 2022)
Tuesday Class Ages: 3 & 4 (as of September 1, 2022)
Member: $260 per year / Non-Member: $290 per year
Instructor: Maddie Archer
Tap I
Wednesdays / 4:15 – 5pm
Ages: 7+ (as of September 1, 2022)
Member: $260 per year / Non-Member: $290 per year
Instructor: Koby Parker
Tap II
Wednesdays / 5 – 5:45pm
Ages: 7+ (as of September 1, 2022)
Class Size: Up to 12
Member: $260 per year / Non-Member: $290 per year
Instructor: Koby Parker
Tap III
Wednesdays / 6 – 6:45pm
Ages: By placement only, please contact Eva Schultz
Class Size: Up to 12
Member: $260 per year / Non-Member: $290 per year
Instructor: Koby Parker
Adult Tap – Fall
Wednesdays / 7 – 8pm
Ages: 16+
Class Size: Up to 12
Member: $260 per year / Non-Member: $320 per year
Drop-In: Member: $10 per class / Non-Member: $15 per class
Instructor: Koby Parker
Adult Tap – Summer
Tuesdays / 6 – 7pm
June 7 – August 23
This class explores the different variations of tap.
Ages: 16+
Class Size: Minimum 2
Member: $26 per month; Non-Member: $32 per month
Drop In: $10 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 / 4:15 – 5pm
Ages: 7+ (as of September 1, 2022)
Member: $260 per year / Non-Member: $290 per year
Instructor: Lisa Bridwell
Jazz II
Thursdays / 4:15 – 5:15pm
Ages: 9 – 11
Member: $310 per year / Non-Member: $370 per year
Instructor: Olivia White
Jazz III
Tuesdays / 6 – 7pm
Ages: By placement only, please contact Eva Schultz
Member: $310 per year / Non-Member: $370 per year
Instructor: Olivia White
Modern/Contemporary Dance
Thursdays / 5:15 – 6:15pm
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: $310 per year / Non-Member: $370 per year
Instructor: Olivia White
Musical Theatre
Session I: Thursdays / 5:15 – 6:15pm
Session II: Fridays / 5 – 6pm
This class uses blocking, singing and dancing to create a Broadway-style experience. Students will rehearse basic dance and vocal techniques and harmonization.
Ages: Session I: 10 – 14 / Session II: 15+ (as of September 1, 2022)
Member: $310 per year / Non-Member: $370 per year
Instructor: Lisa Bridwell
Adult Jazz Class – Summer
Thursdays / 6 – 7pm
June 9 – August 25
Basic steps in jazz, different forms of stretches and Broadway-style choreography are explored. Note: Jazz shoes are required in these classes.
Ages: 16+
Class Size: Minimum 2
Member: $26 per month / Non-Member: $32 per month
Drop In: $10 per class
Instructor: Shawn Megorden
Adult Jazz – Fall
Thursdays / 7 – 8pm
Ages: 16+
Member: $260 per year / Non-Member: $320 per year
Drop-In: Member: $10 per class / Non-Member: $15 per class
Instructor: Olivia White
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