2024-25 Class Schedule

 

2024-2025 Registration will remain open until December 1, 2024 (contact us if you'd like to sign up after December 1st).


Take any* of our 2024-25 Season classes on a 6-week trial basis. If your dancer loves the class, he or she is welcome to join us for the rest of the season and our December & Year-End Performances.


Fall Short-Term Class Pricing
30 min classes: $62 for 6 weeks

45 min classes: $90 for 6 weeks

60 min classes: $115 for 6 weeks

75 min classes: $121 for 6 weeks
90 min classes: $135 for 6 weeks

*excluding Open Adult drop-in classes

 

 

2024-25 Beginning Dance Classes
 

 

Mini Pre-Ballet (Creative Movement)
Perfect for little ones aged 3-4, this class is a delightful introduction to ballet, movement, and musical concepts. Students will explore basic dance ideas like patterns, shapes, sequence, rhythm, and musicality. They'll start learning simple ballet steps and terminology, helping to build their balance, coordination, and motor skill development.

 

Class meets for 30 min/week. Dancers will perform one dance in the year-end performance. Tuition: $37/month or $323/year (3% discount)

 

Class Options

Mondays, 5:30-6:00 pm Instructor: Caris Li
Tuesdays, 4:30-5:00 pm Instructor: Caris Li 1 SPOT LEFT

Thursdays, 5:00-5:30 pm Instructor: Rebekah Dobbs
Saturdays, 9:15-9:45 am Instructor: Abbie Montermini

 

 

Pre-Ballet
Calling all budding ballet dancers, ideal for ages 5-6 or students with previous dance experience, this class is a wonderful transition step from creative movement to the structured world of ballet. Students will build their foundation by gaining confidence in ballet terminology and musicality.

 

Class meets for 45 min/week. Dancers will perform one ballet dance in our year-end performance. Tuition: $54/month or $470/year (3% discount)


Class Options

​Mondays, 4:45-5:30 pm Instructor: Caris Li
Tuesdays, 5:00-5:45 pm Instructor: Caris Li

 

 

Broadway and Ballet
Perfect for young dancers ready to explore beginning-level ballet and tap. For ages 5-7 or with instructor approval, dancers will get a taste of the basic structure of a ballet class (including barre and centre work) as well as the basics of musical theatre-style tap. All in a fun, creative, and age-appropriate environment.

 

Class meets 45 min/week and students will perform two dances in the Year-End Performance. Tuition: $54/month or $470/year (3% discount)

 

Class Options
Tuesdays, 4:45-5:30 pm Instructor:
Christine Lee FULL

Thursdays, 4:15-5:00pm Instructor: Rebekah Dobbs
Saturdays, 9:45-10:30 am Instructor: Abbie Montermini

 

 

Ages 7-10 Ballet & Tap

This introductory class is perfect for dancers ready to dive into the structure and basics of ballet & tap technique, musicality, and performance concepts. This is a great class for elementary school-ages dancers to build a strong foundation in a supportive and engaging environment.

 

Class meets 60 min/week. Dancers will perform will perform two dances in our Year-End Performance. Tuition: $68/month or $593/year (3% discount)

 

Class Option

Mondays, 5:15-6:15 pm Instructor: Maria Andrews

 

 

Ages 9-12 Ballet & Jazz

This introductory class is perfect for dancers ready to dive into the structure and basics of ballet & jazz technique, musicality, and performance concepts. This is a great class for elementary school-ages dancers to build a strong foundation in a supportive and engaging environment. Great for homeschool students or students with an early release time!

 

Class meets 60 min/week. Dancers will perform will perform two dances in our Year-End Performance. Tuition: $68/month or $593/year (3% discount)

 

Class Option

Thursdays, 4:00-5:00 pm Instructor: Gabby Plaep Canceled for 2024-25 Season

 

 

Conditioning & Stretching

Boost your dancer's technique with strengthening, stretching, & conditioning. Students will learn conditioning exercises designed to help them balance better, jump higher, and improve overall flexibility.

 

Class Option

Tuesdays, 5:00-5:45 pm Instructor: Gabby Plaep
 

 

Leveled Classes (approx. ages 7-18)

 

Level 1 Ballet 

This introductory ballet class is perfect for dancers ready to dive into the structure and basics of ballet technique, musicality, and performance concepts. Dancers will quickly expand their ballet vocabulary. This is a great class for young dancers to build a strong foundation in a supportive and engaging environment.

 

Class meets 45 min/week. Dancers will perform 1 ballet dance in our Year-End Performance. Tuition: $54/month or $470/year (3% discount)

 

Class Option

Mondays, 6:00-6:45 pm Instructor: Mandy Meuer

Tuesdays, 5:45-6:30 pm Instructor: Mandy Meuer

Saturdays, 9:45-10:30 am Instructor: Jessica Muehring

 

 

Level 1 Tap & Musical Theatre Jazz

This beginner-level class introduces dancers to the exciting world of jazz and tap. Dancers (ages 7-10) will learn basic jazz skills and terminology, along with foundational tap technique, all in a fun, age-appropriate environment. Required attire includes black jazz and black (full-sole) tap shoes. 

 

Class meets 45 min/week and students will perform at least one dance in the Year-End Performance. Tuition: $54/month or $470/year (3% discount)

 

Class Option
Saturdays, 10:30-11:30 am Instructor: 
Mari Anderson 


 

Level 1 Musical Theatre Jazz

This beginner-level class blends jazz technique with the fundamentals of Musical Theatre dance. Perfect for dancers aged 7 and up, dancers will learn basic jazz skills, terminology, and foundational music and performance concepts. Black jazz shoes are required.

 

Class meets 45 min/week and dancers will perform one dance in the year-end performance. Tuition: $54/month or $470/year

 

Class Option

Mondays, 4:30-5:15 pm Instructor: Mari Anderson

 

 

Level 1 Tap

Ready to make music with your feet? Beginning-advanced beginning tap technique for students ages 7+ who wish to learn or build on beginning tap dance technique. Dancers will learn and grow in beginning tap skill and terminology along with foundational  music and performance concepts. Black, full-sole tap shoes are required.

 

Class meets 45 min/week and dancers will perform one dance in the year-end performance. Tuition: $54/month or $470/year

 

Class Option

Mondays, 5:15-6:00pm Instructor: Mari Anderson FULL

 

 

Level 2 Jazz & Musical Theatre Dance
Get ready to dive deeper into jazz with a musical theatre twist! This class focuses on advanced beginning to early intermediate jazz technique, with an emphasis on theatrical flair of musical theatre style jazz. Jazz shoes will be required. 

 

Class meets 45 min/week. Dancers will perform one dance in the year-end performance. Tuition: $54/month or $470/year

 

Class Option

Saturdays, 12:15-1:00 pm Instructor: Mari Anderson


 

Level 2 Tap (Musical Theatre Emphasis)
Ready to take your tap skills to the next level? This class is perfect for dancers (typically ages 9 and up) looking to master advanced beginning to Intermediate tap technique, with a focus on musical theatre style. Students will continue to build their tap vocabulary, music, and performance concepts in a fun and supportive environtment. Tap shoes are required. 

 

Class meets 45 min/week.  Dancers will perform one dance in the year-end performance. Tuition: $54/month or $470/year

 

Class Option
Saturdays, 11:30 am-12:15 pm
Instructor: Mari Anderson


 

Level 2 Ballet

For dancers with at least a year of ballet experience, this class is designed to elevate your technique from advanced beginning to intermediate. Students will build on their ballet skills and terminology. To join this class: students should have at least 1 year of ballet experience. (Dancers may take 1 or 2 ballet classes/week for 1 or 2 hours/week (additional tuition applies for added technique class)).

 

Class meets 1 hour/week. Preparing to perform a ballet piece in our Year-End Performance. Tuition: $68/month or $593/year (3% discount)

 

Class Options

Tuesdays, 5:30-6:30 pm Instructor: Christine Lee

Thursdays, 5:00-6:00 pm (technique only to be taken with either the Mon or Tue class, no recital dance) Instructor: Gabby Plaep

Saturdays, 10:30-11:30 am (ages 11-13) Instructor: Jessica Muehring

 

 

Level 3 Ballet 

At the Intermediate level, ballet classes become more complex, giving students the chance to deepend their knowledge and refine their skills. In addition to foxusing on intermediate ballet techniques, approximately 15 minutes of this class time will be dedicated to learning choreography in the second half of the year. Saturday mornings will be devoted to learning lyrical choreography.

 

In order to begin Pre-Pointe, students must be invited by the instructor and commit to at least 2 ballet classes per week. This includes a 1.5-hour ballet/repertoire class plus one additional ballet technique class each week, totaling 2.5 hours of ballet each week.

 

Dancers will perform at least one ballet dance in the Year-End Performance. Tuition: Monthly rate is based on total hours danced per week.

 

Class Times

Mondays, 6:45-7:45 pm (Technique) Instructor: Mandy Meuer

Thursdays, 5:00-6:00 pm (Technique) Instructor: Gabby Plaep

Saturdays, 11:30 am-1:00 pm (Includes choreography & Lyrical) Instructor: Jessica Muehring

 

 

Level 4 Ballet 

At the Intermediate-Advanced level, ballet classes become more challengin, helping students deepend their knowledge and refine their skills. Dancers are required to attend a 1.5-hour ballet class and a 2-hour ballet/lyrical/repertoire class each week for a total of 3.5 hours of ballet training each week. An additonal Level 3A Ballet class is offered on Saturdays for additional technique time. Students must continue dancing 2 days/week to continue pointe.

 

Tuition: Monthly rate is based on total hours danced per week.

 

Class Time

Mondays, 6:45-7:45 pm (Technique w/L3) Instructor: Mandy Meuer
Thursdays, 5:00-6:30 pm (Technique) Instructor: Abbie Montermini

Saturdays, 11:15 am-12:45 pm (Includes choreography & Lyrical) Instructor: Abbie Montermini

 

 

Level 4.5 Ballet 

At the Advanced Intermediate level, this ballet class increases in complexity for greater knowledge and skill. Students are required to attend a 1.5-hour ballet class and a 2-hour ballet/repertoire class each week for a minimum total of 3.5 hours/week. Dancers will build on an intermediate level knowledge of ballet technique.

 

Students may also take an additonal Level 3A Ballet class on Saturdays for additional technique time. Students must continue dancing 2 days/week to continue pointe. Tuition: Monthly rate is based on total hours danced per week.

 

Class Time

Tuesdays, 7:15-9:00 pm (Includes choreography) Instructor: Christine Lee
Thursdays, 5:00-6:30 pm (Technique w/L4) Instructor: Abbie Montermini
Thursdays, 7:30-9:00 pm (Technique w/L5) Instructor: Abbie Montermini

 

 

Level 5 Ballet 

This level includes advanced ballet, pointe, modern, & contemporary. Students are required to attend two 1.5-hour ballet classes and a 2-hour ballet/modern/repertoire class each week for a total of 4.5 hours/week. 

 

Tuition: Monthly rate is based on total hours danced per week.

 

Class Time

Mondays, 7:45-9:00 pm (Technique & Pointe Repertoire) Instructor: Mandy Meuer
Tuesdays, 6:30-8:30 pm (Includes choreography & Modern) Instructor: Mandy Meuer
Thursdays, 7:30-9:00 pm (Technique) Instructor: Abbie Montermini

 

 

Pre-Pointe/Beginning Pointe
By invitation only, this class features strengthening and conditioning exercises to prepare students to go en pointe. Students must be enrolled in ballet for a minimum of 2 days/week before enrolling in this class.

 

Tuition: Monthly rate is based on total hours danced per week.

 

Class Time
Thursdays, 6:30-7:00 pm Instructor: 
Abbie Montermini



Level 1 & 2 Pointe Repertoire
This class, available by invitation only, focuses on pointe technique and performance preparation. Dancers will start with a pointe warm-up, followed by learning variations and choreography. This is a great opportunity to refine and learn skills.

 

Open to Level 4.5 Ballet students enrolled in at least one other ballet class during the session. Tuition: Monthly rate is based on total hours danced per week.

 

Class Time
Thursdays, 7:00-7:30 pm Instructor:
Abbie Montermini



Level 3 Tap
Designed for dancers with at least 3 years of tap experience, this class focuses on intermediate tap technique and expanding vocabulary. Students will have the opportunity to participate in both formal and informal performances throughout the year (however, participation is not mandatory).

 

Class meets 1 hour/week and dancers will perform one tap dance in the year-end performance. Tuition: Monthly rate is based on total hours danced per week.


Class Time
Mondays, 6:00-6:45 pm 
Instructor: Mari Anderson



Level 3 Jazz & Musical Theatre Dance
This class is perfect for students with at least 3 years of jazz training, focusing on intermediate to advanced intermediate jazz technique. Dancers will continue to build their skills and explore the world of musical theatre dance, blending technique with performance.

 

Jazz shoes are required. Dancers will perform one jazz dance in the year-end performance. Tuition: Monthly rate is based on total hours danced per week.

 

Class Time
Saturdays, 10:30-11:15 am Instructor:
Abbie Montermini

 

 

Level 4 & 5 Jazz (Musical Theatre Emphasis)

This advanced intermediate class hones in on jazz technique, terminology, and skills. Ideal for dancers with at least 3 years of jazz experience, this class helps students further develop their skills. Enrollment in ballet alongside jazz is strongly recommended. Throughout the year, dancers will have opportunities to participate in additional formal and informal performances, though participation is optional.

 

Jazz shoes are required. Class meets 1 hour/week and dancers will perform one dance in the year-end performance. Tuition: Monthly rate is based on total hours danced per week.

 

Class Option

Thursdays, 5:30-6:30 pm Instructor: Rebekah Dobbs & Kaila Fremling

 

 

Level 4 Tap

Ready to master the art of tap? This class is for advanced intermediate and advanced dancers who want to push their rhythm, musicality, and understanding of tap technique and history. With a minimum of 4 years of tap experience required, this class is for those serious about their craft.

 

Dancers will have the chance to shine in one tap dance in our Year-End Performance and other opportunities throughout the year. Tuition: Monthly rate is based on total hours danced per week.


Class Time

Mondays, 6:45-7:30 pm Instructor: Mari Anderson

 

 

Level 5 Tap

For dancers ready to take their tap skills to the next level, this class is the perfect fit! Tailored for advanced intermediate and advanced dancers, it focuses on refining rhythm, musicality, and a deep understanding of tap technique and history. With at least 4 years of tap experience required, this class is where serious tappers can truly shine.

 

Dancers will perform one tap dance in our Year-End Performance and other opportunities throughout the year. Tuition: Monthly rate is based on total hours danced per week.


Class Time

Mondays, 6:45-7:45 pm Instructor: Mari Anderson

 

 

 

Current students will receive placement emails beginning the week of May 31 for the following school year's placement.


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