Tuesdays 9:30am-10:10am, Thursdays 2:00pm-2:40pm, Fridays 9:30am-10:10am, Saturdays 8:30am-9:10am & 9:30am-10:10am

Music, imagination, and fantasy are the tools to explore movement and dance. As the child's motor and social skills develop, more challenges are presented.

(40 minutes): $230 per session

Mondays 2:30-3:15pm, Tuesdays 10:30am-11:15am & 4:00-4:45pm, Thursdays 2:45pm-3:30pm, Fridays 10:30am-11:15am, Saturdays 8:30am-9:15am & 9:30am-10:15am

Upon completion of Introduction to Dance, the child is capable of counting music, sequencing steps, and memorizing sequences. More difficult locomotor movements such as skipping and polkas are practiced and the child has developed an ability to work cooperatively through dance. Classical music and the use of ballet terminology inspires young children to continue their dance education.

(45 minutes): $235 per session

Tuesdays 2:45pm-3:25pm, Wednesdays 2:30pm-3:20pm, Thursdays 3:45pm-4:35pm, Saturdays 9:00am-9:50am

The dancer will be introduced to basic ballet positions and fundamental steps with a strong emphasis on moving to music. Freedom to explore the physical possibilities without restraint is still an important part of the curriculum.

(50 minutes): $240 per session

Tuesdays 3:45pm-4:35pm, Wednesdays 3:30pm-4:20pm, Saturdays 10:00am-10:50am

Creative and imaginative exercises allow the dancer to explore freedom of imagination through movement. The main objective at this level is to keep the child excited about the journey of dance without frustrating them with the strict physical and technical demands of ballet.

(50 minutes): $240 per session

Mondays 3:30-4:20, Tuesdays 4:45pm-5:35pm, Saturdays 11:00am-11:50am

Upon completion of Pre Ballet 3, the dancer has been exposed to basic ballet positions and steps, has practiced memorization of 2 to 3 minute choreography, and has developed knowledge of basic ballet vocabulary. The earlier playful aspects of instruction have instilled a joy for movement and now transition into more formalized instruction. The student is now ready to build the foundation of classical ballet technique.

(50 minutes): $240 per session

Wednesdays 4:30pm-5:20pm

We offer Musical Theater Jazz for ages 5-7. Musical Theater Jazz dance has influenced Broadway plays, Hollywood films, and pop music videos. Students will dance to high energy music and enjoy learning routines from popular musicals.

(50 minutes): $240 per session

Wednesdays 2:45pm-3:45pm, Saturdays 10:30am-11:30am

At this age, the student is ready to accept the rigors and discipline of classical ballet training. There is a strong focus on posture, body alignment, and placement as they play a key role in laying the foundation of classical technique. Classes include barre work, center, and practice of basic ballet positions and facings.

Dress code leotard requirement: Light Pink

(1 hour): $260 per session

Thursdays 3:30pm-4:20pm & 4:30pm-5:20pm

Students will learn the energetic foundations of Hip Hop, including an emphasis on rhythm, musicality, and coordination.

(50 minutes): $240 per session

Wednesdays 4:15pm-5:15pm

Youth Hip Hop is open to students ages 8-13. Taught by Benjamin Donner. Students will learn the foundations of Hip Hop, learn basic hip hop grooves, learn basic foundations of street funk dance, and be able to build the fundamentals of working with their peers and how to perform on a stage.

(1 hour): $260 per session

Fridays 4:00pm-5:00pm

Introducing our first ever Boys/Non-Binary class! This class is offered to students ages 7-10 who identify as being male and/or non-binary. The class will be structured as a Ballet class with emphasis on jumps, turns, and lifts. This is a judgement-free space where all are welcome.

(1 hour): $260 per session

Mondays 4:30pm-5:30pm Company Class, Wednesdays 4:00pm-5:00pm

Specific steps and combinations to various rhythms help the dancer to develop a strong sense of musicality. These exercises also help the dancer to develop the memorization skills needed to excel in the performance of choreography. Students will become familiar with the 9 facings of ballet.

Dress code leotard requirement: Light Blue

(1 hour): $260 per session

To join the Ballet 2 Company, students are required to take one Ballet 2 class and an additional Ballet 2 Company class. Hip Hop may be substituted for Ballet and taken as a company class.

(2-1 hour classes/week + Nutcracker): $590 per session

Thursdays 4:15pm-5:30pm, Saturdays 10:30-11:45 Company class

By placement. The principles and technique of ballet are carefully presented to the student in an environment that continues to be inclusive and respectful. At this level students will prepare for pre-pointe. Students are encouraged to take more than one class per week to join the Ballet 3 Company.

Dress code leotard requirement: Red

(1.25 hours): $275 per session

To join the Ballet 3 Company, students are required to take one Ballet 3 class and an additional Ballet 3 Company class. Hip Hop may be substituted for Ballet and taken as a company class.

(2-1.25 hour classes/week + Nutcracker): $620 per session

Tuesdays 4:15pm-5:30pm, Thursdays 4:15pm-5:30pm, Fridays 4:15pm-5:30pm Ballet 4 Company Class

By placement. At the discretion of the teacher, students are eligible to begin dancing on pointe. Emphasis includes practice of complex patterns at the barre, musicality, and more complex spatial patterns in center. Students begin corps de ballet work to learn how to dance in unison. Students are strongly encouraged to take three classes per week to develop the strength and flexibility needed to safely practice pointe.

Dress code leotard requirement: Eggplant

(1.25 hours): $275 per session

To join the Ballet 4 Company, students are required to take two Ballet 4 classes and an additional Ballet 4 Company class. Hip Hop and/or Stretch and Strength for Dancers classes may be substituted for Ballet and taken as company classes.

(3-1.25 hour classes/week + Nutcracker): $785 per session

Tuesdays 4:15pm-5:45pm Contemporary Company Class, Wednesdays 4:00pm-5:30pm, Thursdays 4:15pm-5:45pm

By placement. Students practice more challenging combinations at the barre and center, including double pirouettes on pointe, adding beats to their jumps, and working on leg extensions. Students are strongly encouraged to take three classes per week to maintain their strength, flexibility, and stamina. Ballet 5 students are required to take Contemporary as their Company Class.

Dress code leotard requirement: Royal Blue

(1.5 hours): $285 per session

To join the Ballet 5 Company, students are required to take two Ballet 5 classes and an additional Contemporary class.

(3-1.5 hour classes/week + Nutcracker): $890 per session

Mondays 4:00pm-5:00pm

This class is for dancers in Ballet 1-Ballet 4. Our contemporary dance training is geared towards ballet dancers, and includes an emphasis on fluidity, grounding, and storytelling. Classes include warm-up, conditioning, and across the floor exercises. Classes culminate with learning choreographed combinations. Additional skills include improvisation, composition, floor work, and inversions. 

(1 hour): $260 per session

Tuesdays 4:15pm-5:45pm

This class is for Ballet 5 only, and is required for Ballet 5. Our contemporary dance training is geared towards ballet dancers, and includes an emphasis on fluidity, grounding, and storytelling. Classes include warm-up, conditioning, and across the floor exercises. Classes culminate with learning choreographed combinations. Additional skills include improvisation, composition, floor work, and inversions.

(1.5 hours): $285 per session

Wednesdays 4:00pm-5:15pm

Stretch and Strength is a class for Ballet 5-Advanced D. Conditioning assists in the development of strength necessary for dance while aiding in injury prevention. This class incorporates functional training exercises, floor barre, focused stretching, and the utilization of tools such as resistance bands and foam rollers. Focused stretching is also integrated throughout the class to increase flexibility in a safe and effective way.

(1.25 hours): $275 per session

Thursday 5:30-6:20

We offer Musical Theater Jazz for ages 8-13. Musical Theater Jazz dance has influenced Broadway plays, Hollywood films, and pop music videos. Students will dance to high energy music and enjoy learning routines from popular musicals.

(50 minutes): $240 per session

Thursdays 4:45pm-5:45pm

Youth Hip Hop is open to students ages 8-13. Taught by Benjamin Donner. Students will learn the foundations of Hip Hop, learn basic hip hop grooves, learn basic foundations of street funk dance, and be able to build the fundamentals of working with their peers and how to perform on a stage.

(1 hour): $260 per session

Fridays 4:00pm-5:00pm

Introducing our first ever Boys/Non-Binary class! This class is offered to students ages 7-10 who identify as being male and/or non-binary. The class will be structured as a Ballet class with emphasis on jumps, turns, and lifts. This is a judgement-free space where all are welcome.

(1 hour): $260 per session

Mondays 4:15pm-5:45pm, Tuesdays 4:15pm-5:45pm Contemporary, Thursdays 5:45pm-7:15pmpm, Fridays 4:15pm-5:45pm Company Class

Advanced Division ballet training builds on the established Upper Division foundation with an increased focus on skill. There is continued emphasis on carriage, placement, and body alignment. Advanced A includes an introduction to variations within class. Students are encouraged to wear pointe shoes for the duration of their ballet classes for the development of foot strength. Advanced A students are strongly encouraged to take four classes per week to prepare for advanced pointe work and performance. Advanced A students qualify for our Honors program which includes more performance opportunities. Advanced A students are required to take Contemporary.

To join the Advanced A Company, students are required to take three Advanced A classes and an additional Contemporary class.

(4-1.5 hour classes/week + Nutcracker): $1075 per session

*A fifth day per week option is available for Advanced levels (add $200 per session)

Mondays 4:15pm-5:45pm, Tuesdays 4:15pm-5:45pm Contemporary, Tuesdays 5:45pm-7:15pm, Wednesdays 5:30pm-7:00pm, Saturdays 9:30am-11:00am Company Class

Advanced B students will practice a variety of ballet techniques including Balanchine, Vagonova, and Cecchetti. Increasing strength, flexibility, and stamina are significant components to achieving success. These classes maintain an emphasis on skilled execution of ballet technique. Advanced B students are strongly encouraged to take four classes per week to prepare for advanced pointe work and performance. Advanced B students qualify for our Honors program which includes more performance opportunities.

To join the Advanced B Company, students are required to take three Advanced B classes and an additional Advanced B Company class. Contemporary, Hip Hop, and/or Stretch and Strength may be substituted for Ballet and taken as a company class.

(4-1.5 hour classes/week + Nutcracker): $1075 per session

*A fifth day per week option is available for Advanced levels (add $200 per session)

Mondays 5:45pm-7:15pm, Tuesdays 5:45pm-7:15pm, Thursdays 5:45pm-7:15pm, Fridays 4:15pm-5:45pm Contemporary, Saturdays 9:30am-11:00am Company Class

Advanced C training expands to focus on adagio, speed and accuracy in various turns, petite allegro, and grand allegro. Students are strongly encouraged to take four classes per week. Advanced C students qualify for our Honors program which includes more performance opportunities.

To join the Advanced C Company, students are required to take three Advanced C classes and an additional Advanced C Company class. Contemporary, Hip Hop, and/or Stretch and Strength may be substituted for Ballet and taken as a company class.

(4-1.5 hour classes/week + Nutcracker): $1075 per session

*A fifth day per week option is available for Advanced levels (add $200 per session)

Mondays 5:45pm-7:15pm, Tuesdays 5:45pm-7:15pm, Wednesdays 5:30pm-7:00pm, Thursdays 5:45pm-7:15pm, Fridays 4:15pm-5:45pm Contemporary, Saturdays 9:30am-11:00am Company Class

Advanced D classes include a significant amount of pointe work. Additional areas of focus include developing personal artistry, self-expression, and performance skills. Longer ninety-minute classes allow for building strength and endurance. Advanced D students qualify for our Honors program which includes more performance opportunities. Contemporary and/or Hip Hop training is strongly encouraged to advance fluidity, grounding, and storytelling.

To join the Advanced D Company, students are required to take three Advanced D classes and an additional Advanced D Company class. Contemporary, Hip Hop, and/or Stretch and Strength may be substituted for Ballet and taken as a company class.

(4-1.5 hour classes/week + Nutcracker): $1075 per session

*A fifth day per week option is available for Advanced levels (add $200 per session)

Advanced A/B Honors: Saturdays 11:00am-12:00pm

To qualify for our Honors classes students must have good attendance, take three Ballet classes, one Contemporary or Hip Hop class, and one Honors class at their level (5 classes total). The Honors class will include variations, mixed repertoire, and partnering. Honors students will also have the opportunity to represent Stapleton School of the Performing Arts in our community engagement initiatives.

(5-1.5 hour classes/week + Nutcracker): $1275 per session

Advanced C/D Honors: Saturdays 11:00am-12:00pm

To qualify for our Honors classes students must have good attendance, take three Ballet classes, one Contemporary or Hip Hop class, and one Honors class at their level (5 classes total). The Honors class will include variations, mixed repertoire, and partnering. Honors students will also have the opportunity to represent Stapleton School of the Performing Arts in our community engagement initiatives.

(5-1.5 hour classes/week + Nutcracker): $1275 per session

Tuesdays 4:15pm-5:45pm

Contemporary dance is required for Advanced A students and strongly encouraged for Advanced B. Our Contemporary dance training is geared towards ballet dancers, and includes an emphasis on fluidity, grounding, and storytelling. Classes include warm-up, conditioning, and across the floor exercises. Classes culminate with learning choreographed combinations. Additional skills include improvisation, composition, floor work, and inversions.

(1.5 hours): $285 per session

Fridays 4:15pm-5:45pm

Contemporary dance is strongly encouraged for Advanced C/D. Our Contemporary dance training is geared towards ballet dancers, and includes an emphasis on fluidity, grounding, and storytelling. Classes include warm-up, conditioning, and across the floor exercises. Classes culminate with learning choreographed combinations. Additional skills include improvisation, composition, floor work, and inversions.

(1.5 hours): $285 per session

Wednesdays 4:00pm-5:15pm

We offer a Stretch and Strength for Dancers class for Ballet 5-Advanced D. Conditioning assists in the development of strength necessary for dance while aiding in injury prevention. This class incorporates functional training exercises, floor barre, focused stretching, and the utilization of tools such as resistance bands and foam rollers. Focused stretching is also integrated throughout the class to increase flexibility in a safe and effective way.

(1.25 hours): $275 per session