This is for students who are currently enrolled in classes in the Youth Progressive Dance program. Register here to pay the recital fee and to choose an option to buy additional tickets for the performance. Each student receives 4 tickets with payment of the recital fee.

This is for students currently enrolled in Youth Progressive Dance classes. To pay for your child’s dance costume for the May 22 recital, find the name of their class in the drop down menu and choose the appropriate option. Complete “registration” just as you would a dance class.

The first stepping stone in the Youth Progressive Dance program, this advanced beginner class places more focus on learning and understanding basic body placement and technique. Dance vocabulary will be expanded in preparation for subsequent levels. Students are encouraged to express themselves as they explore the artistic aspect of dance. This class is for students who have progressed through Emerald and at least one year of Amethyst or have had at least one year of recent dance experience. 

Attire: leotard of any color (male students may wear leotard or fitted solid T-shirt), tights or leggings, ballet shoes. Skirts are optional. Buns are required for long hair at this level. All hair must be pulled away from the face.

This is a mixed level class for experienced students at intermediate or advanced levels. Building on the foundation of previous levels, barre and center work becomes more difficult in this class. Focus is on improving strength, technique, flexibility and musicality as students progress. It is strongly recommended that students take 2 ballet classes per week at this level.

Attire: leotard of any color (male students may wear leotard or fitted solid T-shirt), tights or leggings, ballet shoes. Skirts are optional. Buns are required for long hair at this level. All hair must be pulled away from the face.

Students must have instructor recommendation/approval to register for this class. Recommendations will be made only for eligible students who are well focused and demonstrate a level of proficiency in their ballet training that meets the physical demands of pointe work. Because dancing on pointe requires an excellent understanding of body placement, strength and consistency in technique, Sapphire/Diamond Pointe students are required to enroll in 2 ballet classes per week, in addition to pointe class. Excellent attendance is necessary to maintain safe, consistent pointe work.

Attire: leotard of any color (male students may wear leotard or fitted solid T-shirt), tights or leggings, ballet shoes. Skirts are optional. Buns for long hair are required at this level. All hair should be pulled away from face.

This class focuses on modern dance fundamentals through a mix of styles. Attention is given to body awareness with emphasis on proper alignment. Self-expression is encouraged as students work to develop movement quality and dynamics. Enrollment in additional classes is strongly recommended. Students should have a minimum of 3 years of dance experience. 

Attire: leotard, tank or fitted shirt, tights, leggings, jazz pants or yoga pants, all hair should be pulled back from face with  long hair in a ponytail

This class is devoted to a progression of ballet fundamentals, moving beyond a basic level of instruction. Class includes traditional barre and center work with attention to
technique, musicality and consistency. Students should have a minimum of 2 years of recent ballet experience.

Attire: leotard of any color (male students may wear leotard or fitted solid T-shirt), tights or leggings, ballet shoes. Skirts are optional. Buns are required for long hair at this level. All hair must be pulled away from the face.

This class is for students with at least 1 to 2 years of tap experience (students at the older age range with less experience are welcome).  Class combinations will focus on improving fundamental tap skills and increasing the level of difficulty as students progress.  

Attire:  leotard, T-shirt or fitted shirt of any color, tights,  jazz pants or sweat pants (shorts are acceptable in warmer months), black tap shoes