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Step into a world of grace, rhythm, and style with our adult dance classes, especially designed for those aged 18 and older. Whether you’re a beginner eager to explore the fundamentals of ballet, jazz or tap, or an experienced dancer looking to refine your skills en Pointe, our curriculum offers something for everyone. Our Adult Ballet, Jazz, and Tap classes provide a perfect starting point for newcomers or those returning to dance, offering a supportive environment to develop technique and confidence. 

For those seeking something different, our Renaissance Dance class invites you to delve into the historical dances of the European Renaissance, a beautiful blend of history and movement, while our Irish Step class let’s you explore a fascinating historical/cultural style.

Classes are tailored to adult learners, ensuring a rewarding and enriching experience that fits your lifestyle. Join us to discover the joy and challenge of dance in a community of like-minded adults.

For detailed dance style descriptions, click here: Dance Style Descriptions

For the class schedule and pricing, click HERE.

Adult Beginning Ballet

Schedule & Pricing

Adult Beginning Ballet is designed both for beginners who’ve never stepped foot in a dance studio before through advanced beginning level dancers looking to hone and refine their technique and artistry. Ballet is a classical dance form known for its grace, precision, and disciplined technique. Originating in the Italian Renaissance and further developed in France and Russia, ballet requires years of training to master its specific movements and poses. Performers often dance on the tips of their toes with the help of pointe shoes, executing fluid and highly controlled movements. Ballet can tell a story through a choreographed sequence of movements and is foundational to many other dance styles. 

W | 6:30–7:30pm | Ages 18+ | $75

 

Adult Jazz 

Schedule & Pricing

Adult Jazz offers an upbeat, welcoming environment for dancers of all experience levels. Classes combine jazz technique with conditioning, flexibility, and choreography that blends classic and contemporary styles. Whether returning to dance after time away or exploring jazz for the first time, adults will find a class that challenges the body, stimulates the mind, and fuels creativity. The pace allows for individual adaptation, with modifications offered for varying skill levels.

M | 6:30–7:30pm | Ages 18+ | $75

 

Adult & Teen Tap

Schedule & Pricing

Tap is characterized by the sound of shoes hitting the floor as a form of percussion. Dancers wear shoes fitted with metal taps and use their feet to create rhythmic patterns and timely beats. Originating in the fusion of African and Irish dance forms, tap emphasizes timing, rhythm, and precision. It can be performed as a solo or in groups, often improvisationally, and is known for its vibrancy and the intricate sounds dancers produce. Adult & Teen Tap is designed both for beginners who’ve never stepped foot in a dance studio before through intermediate level dancers looking to hone and refine their technique.

TH | 7:30–8:30pm | Ages 13+ | $75

 

Pre-Pointe/Pointe

Schedule & Pricing

Pre-Pointe is designed for ballet students who are preparing to transition into pointe work. This class focuses on building the foot, ankle, leg, and core strength necessary to safely and confidently support the body on pointe. Exercises emphasize proper alignment, turnout, and balance, as well as increased flexibility and control. Students also refine their demi-pointe work, relevés, and échappés, and begin using therabands and conditioning drills to target pointe-specific muscles. Pre-Pointe requires consistent participation in two full ballet technique classes each week and a commitment to working with precision and focus. DO NOT purchase pointe shoes without permission from the Creative Director, who will determine eligibility and timing for students to go en pointe. 

Pointe is an advanced extension of ballet training, reserved for dancers who have demonstrated the strength, technique, alignment, and maturity needed for safe pointe work. Students learn to execute classical ballet movements fully en pointe, developing stability, control, and artistry while working through increasingly complex combinations at the barre and in the center. Pointe demands exceptional discipline and body awareness; dancers are expected to apply corrections immediately and practice strength-building exercises regularly outside of class. DO NOT purchase pointe shoes without permission from the Creative Director, who will determine eligibility and timing for students to go en pointe.

NOTE: Students must be simultaneously enrolled in a minimum of 2 weekly hours of ballet 2 or 3 and have instructor permission in order to enroll in pre-pointe/pointe. 

T | 5:30–6pm | Ages 7-18+ | $37.50

TH | 5:30–6pm | Ages 7-18+ | $37.50

 

Modern

 

Modern dance blends technique, grounded movement, improvisation, and expressive storytelling to create a powerful and versatile art form. This class draws from a variety of modern techniques, including Graham, Horton, and Limon techniques to build strength, flexibility, and dynamic movement quality. Students explore floor work, contractions and releases, weight shifts, and improvisation, developing both technical skill and personal artistry. Modern dance encourages creative risk-taking and self-expression, making it a valuable complement to ballet, jazz, and other dance forms.

M | 5:30–6:30pm | Ages 9-18+ | $75

 

Musical Theater

 

Musical Theater brings together acting, dancing, and singing in a dynamic, performance-driven class. Students spend half of the 1.5-hour class with our dance and acting instructors, developing storytelling skills through character work, staging, and Broadway-style choreography. The other half of class is spent with our vocal coach for focused vocal training, working on pitch, projection, diction, and song interpretation. This integrated approach helps students grow as well-rounded performers who can confidently bring characters to life on stage. The class fosters stage presence, collaboration, and a love of musical theater, while building the technical foundation necessary for triple threat performers.

F | 4:30–6pm | Ages 7-18+ | $112.50

 

Irish Step

 

Irish Step is a high-energy class that introduces students to the rhythmic precision and lively footwork of traditional Irish step dance. Students learn basic steps, posture, artistry, and musicality, progressing to more intricate patterns and combinations as their skills grow. Irish Step builds stamina, coordination, and musicality in an exciting and supportive setting.

TH | 4:30–5:15pm | Ages 8-18+ | $56

 

Renaissance Dance

Schedule & Pricing

Renaissance Dance offers a captivating journey into the elegant and expressive dance styles of the Renaissance period. This class explores traditional dances such as the pavane, galliard, and branle, emphasizing historical steps, patterns, and musicality. Participants will experience the grace and poise of courtly dances while gaining insights into the social and cultural contexts of the time. Whether you are a history enthusiast or a dance lover, this class provides a unique opportunity to immerse yourself in the charm and beauty of Renaissance dance.

NOTE: Class begins the week of 9/15/25 (the week following opening day). 

F | 6:30–7:30pm | Ages 12-18+ | $75