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.
Classes begin the week of August 21 – 25, 2023.
Adult Classes:
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.
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.
Dance Bundle Discount: If any bundle discount eligible class is combined with a ballet class, you will receive 20% off each additional class. You must call to register bundles. Classical Ballet and Youth Dance classes excluded. May be combined with other discounts.
Ballet Classes
Adult Ballet
Wednesdays & Saturdays / 7:45 – 8:45pm (Wednesdays); 9:30 – 10:45am (Saturdays)
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 Fees: Member: $10 per class / Non-Member: $15 per class
Instructors: Shawn Megorden and Olivia White
Progressive Ballet Technique
Fridays / 5:15 – 6:15pm
Build muscles for dance and overall well-being. Participants are encouraged to bring a yoga mat. Instructor will share other devices needed.
Ages: 13+ or by placement, contact Eva Schultz
Class Size: Up to 12
Member: $260 per year / Non-Member: $320 per year
Instructor: Olivia White
*This class is eligible for Dance Bundle Discount
Pre-Ballet and Tap (Combined)
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 I
Wednesdays / 3:30 – 4:15pm
Pre-Ballet and Tap Session II
Thursdays / 3:30 – 4:15pm
Pre-Ballet and Tap Session III
Thursdays / 4:15 – 5pm
Ages: 5 – 6 (as of September 1, 2023)
Class Size: Up to 12
Member: $260 per year / Non-Member: $290 per year
Instructors: Shawn Megorden, Maddie Archer, 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 / 4:15 – 5:15pm
Session II: Tuesdays / 5 – 6pm
Ages: 7+ (as of September 1, 2023)
Member: $310 per year / Non-Member: $370 per year
Instructor: Maddie Archer and Olivia White
Ballet II
Mondays & Wednesdays / 5:15 – 6:15pm (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 – 7:45pm (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
Foundations of Ballet
Wednesdays / 4:15 – 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: 13+ or by placement, please contact Eva Schultz
Class Size: Up to 12
Member: $310 per year / Non-Member: $370 per year
Instructor: Olivia White
Pre–Pointe
Wednesdays / 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
*This class is eligible for Dance Bundle Discount
Pointe I/II
Mondays / 7:45 – 8:30pm
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: $260 per year / Non-Member: $290 per year
Instructor: Olivia White
*This class is eligible for Dance Bundle Discount
Creative Movement and Tap
Session I: Mondays / 3:30pm – 4:15pm
Session II: Tuesdays / 4:15pm – 5pm
Session III: Thursdays / 4:15 – 5pm
Session IV: Wednesdays / 10am – 10:45am
A first experience in motion, coordination, rhythm and awareness of space through musical games and storytelling. Tap is also introduced during this class. Ballet and tap shoes are required.
Ages 3 – 4
Class Size: Up to 12
Member: $260 per year / Non-member: $290 per year
Creative Movement and Tap, Session I
Days: Mondays
Times: 3:30pm – 4:15pm
Ages: 3 & 4 years old (as of September 1, 2023)
Instructor: Shawn Megorden
Creative Movement and Tap, Session II
Days: Tuesdays
Times: 4:15pm – 5pm
Ages: 3 & 4 years old (as of September 1, 2023)
Instructor: Maddie Archer
Creative Movement and Tap, Session III
Days: Thursdays
Times: 4:15 – 5pm
Age: 3 – 4 (as of September 1, 2023)
Instructor: Shawn Megorden
Creative Movement and Tap, Session IV
Days: Wednesdays
Times: 10am – 10:45am
Age: 2 – 4 (as of September 1, 2023)
Instructor: Shawn Megorden
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.
Dance Bundle Discount: If any bundle discount eligible class is combined with a ballet class, you will receive 20% off of each additional class. You must call to register bundles. Classical Ballet and Youth Dance classes excluded. May be combined with other discounts.
Unless otherwise noted, all tap classes have a maximum class size of 12.
Adult Tap
Tuesdays / 7 – 8pm
Ages: 16+
Class Size: Up to 12
Member: $260 per year / Non-Member: $320 per year
Drop-In Fees: Member: $10 per class / Non-Member: $15 per class
Instructor: Maddie Archer
*This class is eligible for Dance Bundle Discount
Creative Movement and Tap
Session I: Mondays / 3:30pm – 4:15pm
Session II: Tuesdays / 4:15pm – 5pm
Session III: Thursdays / 4:15 – 5pm
Session IV: Wednesdays / 10am – 10:45am
A first experience in motion, coordination, rhythm and awareness of space through musical games and storytelling. Tap is also introduced during this class. Ballet and tap shoes are required.
Class Size: Up to 12
Member: $260 per year / Non-member: $290 per year
Creative Movement and Tap, Session I
Days: Mondays
Times: 3:30pm – 4:15pm
Ages: 3 – 4 (as of September 1, 2023)
Instructor: Shawn Megorden
Creative Movement and Tap, Session II
Days: Tuesdays
Times: 4:15pm – 5pm
Ages: 3 – 4 (as of September 1, 2023)
Instructor: Maddie Archer
Creative Movement and Tap, Session III
Days: Thursdays
Times: 4:15 – 5pm
Age: 3 – 4 (as of September 1, 2023)
Instructor: Shawn Megorden
Creative Movement and Tap, Session IV
Days: Wednesdays
Times: 10am – 10:45am
Age: 2 – 4 (as of September 1, 2023)
Instructor: Shawn Megorden
Tap I
Mondays / 5:15 – 6pm
Ages: 7+ (as of September 1, 2023)
Member: $260 per year / Non-Member: $290 per year
Instructor: Maddie Archer
*This class is eligible for Dance Bundle Discount
Tap II
Wednesdays / 6:15 – 7pm
Ages: 7+ (as of September 1, 2023)
Class Size: Up to 12
Member: $260 per year / Non-Member: $290 per year
Instructor: Maddie Archer
*This class is eligible for Dance Bundle Discount
Tap III
Wednesdays / 7:45 – 8:30pm
Ages: By placement only, please contact Eva Schultz
Class Size: Up to 12
Member: $260 per year / Non-Member: $290 per year
Instructor: Maddie Archer
*This class is eligible for Dance Bundle Discount
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.
Dance Bundle Discount: If any bundle discount eligible class is combined with a ballet class, you will receive 20% off each additional class. You must call to register bundles. Classical Ballet and Youth Dance classes excluded. May be combined with other discounts.
Adult Jazz
Thursdays / 7 – 8pm
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: Up to 12
Member: $260 per year / Non-Member: $320 per year
Drop-In Fees: Member: $10 per class / Non-Member: $15 per class
Instructor: Olivia White
*This class is eligible for Dance Bundle Discount
Jazz I/II
Tuesdays / 4:15 – 5pm
Ages: 7+ (as of September 1, 2023)
Member: $260 per year / Non-Member: $290 per year
Instructor: Maddie Archer
*This class is eligible for Dance Bundle Discount
Jazz III
Tuesdays / 6 – 7pm
Ages: 15+ or by placement, please contact Eva Schultz
Member: $310 per year / Non-Member: $370 per year
Instructor: Olivia White
*This class is eligible for Dance Bundle Discount
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
*This class is eligible for Dance Bundle Discount
Musical Theatre
Thursdays / 5:15 – 6:15pm
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 – 15 (as of September 1, 2023)
Class Size: Up to 12
Member: $310 per year / Non-Member: $370 per year
Instructor: Maddie Archer
*This class is eligible for Dance Bundle Discount
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.
· 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.
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