2026 Summer
26-27 Company Audition Workshop
Lesley Peck
Audition & Workshop for the 26-27 Season. Ages 3-18. Invitation Only.
INFORMATION MEETING: MAY 5 @ 6:00pm in Studio 1
QUESTIONS? Contact Company Director Lesley Peck at lesley.psda@gmail.com, 970-888-0554
Ages 3 - 18
Lesley Peck
Audition & Workshop for the 26-27 Season. Ages 3-18. Invitation Only.
INFORMATION MEETING: MAY 5 @ 6:00pm in Studio 1
QUESTIONS? Contact Company Director Lesley Peck at lesley.psda@gmail.com, 970-888-0554
Ages 3 - 18
Tuesday
5:00 PM to 7:30 PM
5:00 PM to 7:30 PM
Studio 1
Main
Main
Summer Stretch Class (Thurs, June & July)
Dee Pitchon
Get dance fit this summer!
Ballet stretch sessions to be offered every Thursday in June and July from 9 - 10 am (except 6/25, 7/23)
Highly recommended to combine with Summer Ballet & Summer Modern for well-rounded technique instruction.
Attend as a drop-in for $20 per class or enroll for summer for a discounted tuition of $100 for the whole summer session.
Age 8+
Ages 8 - 99
Dee Pitchon
Get dance fit this summer!
Ballet stretch sessions to be offered every Thursday in June and July from 9 - 10 am (except 6/25, 7/23)
Highly recommended to combine with Summer Ballet & Summer Modern for well-rounded technique instruction.
Attend as a drop-in for $20 per class or enroll for summer for a discounted tuition of $100 for the whole summer session.
Age 8+
Ages 8 - 99
Thursday
9:00 AM to 10:00 AM
9:00 AM to 10:00 AM
Studio 1
Main
Main
Summer Ballet Class (Thurs, June & July)
Dee Pitchon
Get dance fit this summer!
Ballet sessions to be offered every Thursday in June and July from 10 - 11 am (except 6/25, 7/23)
Highly recommended to combine with Summer Stretch & Summer Modern for well-rounded technique instruction.
Attend as a drop-in for $20 per class or enroll for summer for a discounted tuition of $100 for the whole summer session.
Age 8+
Ages 8 - 99
Dee Pitchon
Get dance fit this summer!
Ballet sessions to be offered every Thursday in June and July from 10 - 11 am (except 6/25, 7/23)
Highly recommended to combine with Summer Stretch & Summer Modern for well-rounded technique instruction.
Attend as a drop-in for $20 per class or enroll for summer for a discounted tuition of $100 for the whole summer session.
Age 8+
Ages 8 - 99
Thursday
10:00 AM to 11:00 AM
10:00 AM to 11:00 AM
Studio 1
Main
Main
Summer Modern Class (Thurs, June & July)
Dee Pitchon
Get dance fit this summer!
Modern class sessions to be offered every Thursday in June and July from 11 am - Noon (except 6/25, 7/23)
Highly recommended to combine with Summer Stretch and Summer Ballet for well-rounded technique instruction for the summer.
Attend as a drop-in for $20 per class or enroll for summer for a discounted tuition of $100 for the whole summer.
Age 8+
Ages 8 - 99
Dee Pitchon
Get dance fit this summer!
Modern class sessions to be offered every Thursday in June and July from 11 am - Noon (except 6/25, 7/23)
Highly recommended to combine with Summer Stretch and Summer Ballet for well-rounded technique instruction for the summer.
Attend as a drop-in for $20 per class or enroll for summer for a discounted tuition of $100 for the whole summer.
Age 8+
Ages 8 - 99
Thursday
11:00 AM to 12:00 PM
11:00 AM to 12:00 PM
Studio 1
Main
Main
Ballet Intensive (Aug 25-27, Age 8-20)
Dee Pitchon
Ballet Intensive for Intermediate, Advanced, and Company dancers with Miss Dee.
Tues, Aug 25th - Thur, Aug 27th, 9:00 am - Noon
Age 8-20 with 2+ years prior dance experience.
Ages 8 - 20
Dee Pitchon
Ballet Intensive for Intermediate, Advanced, and Company dancers with Miss Dee.
Tues, Aug 25th - Thur, Aug 27th, 9:00 am - Noon
Age 8-20 with 2+ years prior dance experience.
Ages 8 - 20
Tuesday Wednesday Thursday
9:00 AM to 12:00 PM
9:00 AM to 12:00 PM
Studio 1
Main
Main
Safari Mini Camp (Aug 18-20, Age 3-7)
Courtney Luke
Safari Mini Camp
Join us on a dance safari! Your little one will have a delightful adventure with dance and crafts in this mini camp culminating in a picnic performance.
Age 3-7; 3-day Camp: Tue Aug 18, Wed Aug 19, & Thur Aug 20; 9:00am- Noon
$120 for the first student, 10% discount for siblings
Ages 3 - 7
Courtney Luke
Safari Mini Camp
Join us on a dance safari! Your little one will have a delightful adventure with dance and crafts in this mini camp culminating in a picnic performance.
Age 3-7; 3-day Camp: Tue Aug 18, Wed Aug 19, & Thur Aug 20; 9:00am- Noon
$120 for the first student, 10% discount for siblings
Ages 3 - 7
Tuesday Wednesday Thursday
9:00 AM to 12:00 PM
9:00 AM to 12:00 PM
Studio 1
Main
Main
Under the Sea Mini Camp (June 23-25, Age 3-7)
Courtney Luke
Under the Sea Mini Camp
Come dance with us under the sea! Your little one will have a delightful adventure with dance and crafts in this mini camp culminating in a picnic performance
Age 3-7; 3-day Camp: Tue June 23, Wed June 24, & Thur June 25; 9:00am- Noon
$120 for the first student, 10% discount for siblings
Ages 3 - 7
Courtney Luke
Under the Sea Mini Camp
Come dance with us under the sea! Your little one will have a delightful adventure with dance and crafts in this mini camp culminating in a picnic performance
Age 3-7; 3-day Camp: Tue June 23, Wed June 24, & Thur June 25; 9:00am- Noon
$120 for the first student, 10% discount for siblings
Ages 3 - 7
Tuesday Wednesday Thursday
9:00 AM to 12:00 PM
9:00 AM to 12:00 PM
Studio 1
Main
Main
4th of July Camp (June 23-25 + July 4th, Age 3-18)
Aimee Rogacki
Help Pagosa celebrate USA's 250th birthday and Colorado's 150th birthday!!
Registration Fee covers T-shirt, Choreography, Mini-Camp
Rehearsals: June 23rd - 25th, 1-3pm
Dress Rehearsal July 1st - 1:00pm at Yamaguchi Park
July 4th Parade & Festival Performance Details:
Parade begins at 10:00am, arrive to check-in at 9:00am at Post Office
Ceremony performance around 1:00pm at Yamaguchi, arrive at start of ceremony (11:30 a.m.)
Ages 3 - 18
Aimee Rogacki
Help Pagosa celebrate USA's 250th birthday and Colorado's 150th birthday!!
Registration Fee covers T-shirt, Choreography, Mini-Camp
Rehearsals: June 23rd - 25th, 1-3pm
Dress Rehearsal July 1st - 1:00pm at Yamaguchi Park
July 4th Parade & Festival Performance Details:
Parade begins at 10:00am, arrive to check-in at 9:00am at Post Office
Ceremony performance around 1:00pm at Yamaguchi, arrive at start of ceremony (11:30 a.m.)
Ages 3 - 18
Tuesday Wednesday Thursday
1:00 PM to 3:00 PM
1:00 PM to 3:00 PM
Studio 1
Main
Main
Fundamental Fusion Intensive (Jul 22-24, Age 8-20)
Aimee Rogacki
Join guest instructors Layla McRae and Mary Kuhn for this fundamental technique fusion intensive!
About Ms. Layla: A former PSDA dancer, Layla has a strong foundation in ballet, modern, contemporary, musical theater, and choreography. She completed her BFA in Dance at CSU and is currently an MFA candidate in Performance and Choreography at Sam Houston State University.
About Ms. Mary: With a background in competitive and concert dance, Mary blends strong technique, musicality, and performance quality in a positive space. She is currently pursuing an MFA in Dance at Sam Houston State University.
Age 8-20, Wed July 22nd - Fri July 24th; 9:00 am - 2:00 pm daily
$200 for the first student; 10% discount for siblings
Ages 8 - 20
Aimee Rogacki
Join guest instructors Layla McRae and Mary Kuhn for this fundamental technique fusion intensive!
About Ms. Layla: A former PSDA dancer, Layla has a strong foundation in ballet, modern, contemporary, musical theater, and choreography. She completed her BFA in Dance at CSU and is currently an MFA candidate in Performance and Choreography at Sam Houston State University.
About Ms. Mary: With a background in competitive and concert dance, Mary blends strong technique, musicality, and performance quality in a positive space. She is currently pursuing an MFA in Dance at Sam Houston State University.
Age 8-20, Wed July 22nd - Fri July 24th; 9:00 am - 2:00 pm daily
$200 for the first student; 10% discount for siblings
Ages 8 - 20
Wednesday Thursday Friday
9:00 AM to 2:00 PM
9:00 AM to 2:00 PM
Studio 1
Main
Main
26-27 Season (Fall)
Mon Musical Theatre
Anika Borders
Miss Anika's Musical Theater class goes far beyond dancing to musical theater songs. Students explore musical theater history, integrate the wide variety of dance genres expected in productions, learn auditioning skills, and practice production skills. This is a multi-level class designed to meet your student where they are - beginner to advanced.
Ages 9 - 99
Anika Borders
Miss Anika's Musical Theater class goes far beyond dancing to musical theater songs. Students explore musical theater history, integrate the wide variety of dance genres expected in productions, learn auditioning skills, and practice production skills. This is a multi-level class designed to meet your student where they are - beginner to advanced.
Ages 9 - 99
Monday
4:00 PM to 5:00 PM
4:00 PM to 5:00 PM
Studio 1
Main
Main
Mon Tap 1
Avonlea Thomas
Let's tap! Using Al Gilbert's Graded Tap Technique syllabus, a gold standard across studios for tap instruction, students will develop rhythm, coordination, and musicality through structured progressions and age-appropriate choreography. This beginner tap class is for students age 9+
Ages 9 - 99
Avonlea Thomas
Let's tap! Using Al Gilbert's Graded Tap Technique syllabus, a gold standard across studios for tap instruction, students will develop rhythm, coordination, and musicality through structured progressions and age-appropriate choreography. This beginner tap class is for students age 9+
Ages 9 - 99
Monday
4:00 PM to 5:00 PM
4:00 PM to 5:00 PM
Studio 1
Main
Main
Mon Jazz 1
Katrina Thomas
Jazz is an upbeat, theatrical style of dance drawing from a variety of techniques. Jazz focuses on musicality, stylized movement, expression, and precision. If you are looking for high-energy choreography set to fun, exciting music then jazz is for you! Jazz 1 is for beginner to intermediate students ages 8 and above.
Ages 9 - 99
Katrina Thomas
Jazz is an upbeat, theatrical style of dance drawing from a variety of techniques. Jazz focuses on musicality, stylized movement, expression, and precision. If you are looking for high-energy choreography set to fun, exciting music then jazz is for you! Jazz 1 is for beginner to intermediate students ages 8 and above.
Ages 9 - 99
Monday
5:00 PM to 6:00 PM
5:00 PM to 6:00 PM
Studio 2
Main
Main
Mon Jazz 2
Anika Borders
Jazz is an upbeat, theatrical style of dance drawing from a variety of techniques. Jazz focuses on musicality, stylized movement, expression, and precision. Jazz 2 is the upper level for high intermediate to advanced dancers. Placement only.
Ages 9 - 18
Anika Borders
Jazz is an upbeat, theatrical style of dance drawing from a variety of techniques. Jazz focuses on musicality, stylized movement, expression, and precision. Jazz 2 is the upper level for high intermediate to advanced dancers. Placement only.
Ages 9 - 18
Monday
5:00 PM to 6:00 PM
5:00 PM to 6:00 PM
Studio 1
Main
Main
Mon Lyrical 1
Faith Lee
Lyrical takes the foundations of classical and contemporary ballet fused with elements from jazz and contemporary genres. Lyrical dance emphasizes conveying the emotions and lyrics of music through fluid, graceful, and powerful movement and expression.
Ages 9 - 99
Faith Lee
Lyrical takes the foundations of classical and contemporary ballet fused with elements from jazz and contemporary genres. Lyrical dance emphasizes conveying the emotions and lyrics of music through fluid, graceful, and powerful movement and expression.
Ages 9 - 99
Monday
6:00 PM to 7:00 PM
6:00 PM to 7:00 PM
Studio 2
Main
Main
Mon PBT Barre
Heather Earles
In this class, we will study anatomy as it relates to dance, honing our technique through PBT exercises, and applying the technique to ballet barre and floor work. Progressing Ballet Technique (PBT) is a flexibility, body-conditioning, and strengthening program designed to enhance students' technique by focusing on training the muscle memory required in each exercise in all forms of dance. PBT classes uses adapted ballet exercises to focus on flexibility, core strength, weight placement, and alignment of the body with a gradual approach of carefully designed exercises and repetitions of these exercises that trigger their muscle memory. The exercises help with injury prevention and rehabilitation and enhances the ability of all athletes to perform at their best.
Ages 9 - 99
Heather Earles
In this class, we will study anatomy as it relates to dance, honing our technique through PBT exercises, and applying the technique to ballet barre and floor work. Progressing Ballet Technique (PBT) is a flexibility, body-conditioning, and strengthening program designed to enhance students' technique by focusing on training the muscle memory required in each exercise in all forms of dance. PBT classes uses adapted ballet exercises to focus on flexibility, core strength, weight placement, and alignment of the body with a gradual approach of carefully designed exercises and repetitions of these exercises that trigger their muscle memory. The exercises help with injury prevention and rehabilitation and enhances the ability of all athletes to perform at their best.
Ages 9 - 99
Monday
6:00 PM to 7:00 PM
6:00 PM to 7:00 PM
Studio 1
Main
Main
Tue Pet. Rhythm Works
Courtney Luke
Rhythm Works & Acro combo will integrate both Rhythm Works and Dance Acro. This class is popular with both boys and girls! Rhythm Works Integrative Dance combines music, rhythm, and movement based on hip hop dance. The acro portion introduces skills in tumbling, strength, coordination, and flexibility. Developmental, functional, and motoric goals are supported through purposeful rhythm and dance activities. This class also promotes development in self-regulation, attention, and communication skills. Children working within an IEP or therapy are encouraged to share goals so as to incorporate complimentary instruction.
Age 3-5
Ages 3 - 5
Courtney Luke
Rhythm Works & Acro combo will integrate both Rhythm Works and Dance Acro. This class is popular with both boys and girls! Rhythm Works Integrative Dance combines music, rhythm, and movement based on hip hop dance. The acro portion introduces skills in tumbling, strength, coordination, and flexibility. Developmental, functional, and motoric goals are supported through purposeful rhythm and dance activities. This class also promotes development in self-regulation, attention, and communication skills. Children working within an IEP or therapy are encouraged to share goals so as to incorporate complimentary instruction.
Age 3-5
Ages 3 - 5
Tuesday
3:45 PM to 4:30 PM
3:45 PM to 4:30 PM
Studio 2
Main
Main
Tue Mini Ballet
Courtney Luke
Ballet introduces students to ballet. An introduction to ballet with beginning development of ballet concepts including turn out, coordination, spatial awareness, and a specific focus on class etiquette. PSDA follows a syllabus based on Royal Academy of Dance progressions. The class will assist young dancers in identifying basic forms of balletic movement through imaginative games, songs, music, and rhythmical patterns while fostering independence. Students will be introduced to the concepts of body, energy, space, & time as well as encouraged to take direction from the instructor and share turns with peers. Age 6-8
Ages 6 - 8
Courtney Luke
Ballet introduces students to ballet. An introduction to ballet with beginning development of ballet concepts including turn out, coordination, spatial awareness, and a specific focus on class etiquette. PSDA follows a syllabus based on Royal Academy of Dance progressions. The class will assist young dancers in identifying basic forms of balletic movement through imaginative games, songs, music, and rhythmical patterns while fostering independence. Students will be introduced to the concepts of body, energy, space, & time as well as encouraged to take direction from the instructor and share turns with peers. Age 6-8
Ages 6 - 8
Tuesday
4:30 PM to 5:15 PM
4:30 PM to 5:15 PM
Studio 2
Main
Main
Tue Mini Tap
Courtney Luke
Mini Tap introduces students to tap. Students will also get an introduction to tap using the well-respected Al Gilbert Tap syllabus. Students will begin positions of the feet, and introductory movement vocabulary. The class will assist young dancers in identifying basic forms of balletic movement through imaginative games, songs, music, and rhythmical patterns while fostering independence. Students will be introduced to the concepts of body, energy, space, & time as well as encouraged to take direction from the instructor and share turns with peers. Age 6-8
Ages 6 - 8
Courtney Luke
Mini Tap introduces students to tap. Students will also get an introduction to tap using the well-respected Al Gilbert Tap syllabus. Students will begin positions of the feet, and introductory movement vocabulary. The class will assist young dancers in identifying basic forms of balletic movement through imaginative games, songs, music, and rhythmical patterns while fostering independence. Students will be introduced to the concepts of body, energy, space, & time as well as encouraged to take direction from the instructor and share turns with peers. Age 6-8
Ages 6 - 8
Tuesday
5:15 PM to 6:00 PM
5:15 PM to 6:00 PM
Studio 2
Main
Main
Wed Ballet 2-3
Anika Borders
Ballet 2 is suitable for high intermediate to advanced ballet students who are honing their technique. Attention is paid to proper body alignment, use of the legs and feet, and developing movement sequences through coordination of the arms and head. By placement.
Ages 9 - 99
Anika Borders
Ballet 2 is suitable for high intermediate to advanced ballet students who are honing their technique. Attention is paid to proper body alignment, use of the legs and feet, and developing movement sequences through coordination of the arms and head. By placement.
Ages 9 - 99
Wednesday
4:00 PM to 5:00 PM
4:00 PM to 5:00 PM
Studio 1
Main
Main
Wed Tap 2
Heather Earles
Let's tap! Using Al Gilbert's Graded Tap Technique syllabus, a gold standard across studios for tap instruction, students will develop rhythm, coordination, and musicality through structured progressions and age-appropriate choreography. Students in Level 2 have completed PSDA's Level 1 Tap. Note that the levels are not correspond directly with the Al Gilbert level numbers.
Ages 9 - 99
Heather Earles
Let's tap! Using Al Gilbert's Graded Tap Technique syllabus, a gold standard across studios for tap instruction, students will develop rhythm, coordination, and musicality through structured progressions and age-appropriate choreography. Students in Level 2 have completed PSDA's Level 1 Tap. Note that the levels are not correspond directly with the Al Gilbert level numbers.
Ages 9 - 99
Wednesday
4:00 PM to 5:00 PM
4:00 PM to 5:00 PM
Studio 2
Main
Main
Wed Ballet 1
Anika Borders
Ballet 1 is to impart the fundamentals of classical ballet for older students who are beginner to intermediate in ballet technique. Class will focus on basic ballet technique, proper body alignment, French terminology, and musicality. Students will be introduced to elementary barre and center work based on Royal Academy of Dance (RAD) curriculum. This class will also incorporate Progressing Ballet Technique.
Ages 9 - 99
Anika Borders
Ballet 1 is to impart the fundamentals of classical ballet for older students who are beginner to intermediate in ballet technique. Class will focus on basic ballet technique, proper body alignment, French terminology, and musicality. Students will be introduced to elementary barre and center work based on Royal Academy of Dance (RAD) curriculum. This class will also incorporate Progressing Ballet Technique.
Ages 9 - 99
Wednesday
5:00 PM to 6:00 PM
5:00 PM to 6:00 PM
Studio 1
Main
Main
Wed Tap 4
Heather Earles
Let's tap! Using Al Gilbert's Graded Tap Technique syllabus, a gold standard across studios for tap instruction, students will develop rhythm, coordination, and musicality through structured progressions and age-appropriate choreography. Students in Level 4 have completed PSDA's Level 3 Tap. Note that the levels are not correspond directly with the Al Gilbert level numbers.
Ages 9 - 99
Heather Earles
Let's tap! Using Al Gilbert's Graded Tap Technique syllabus, a gold standard across studios for tap instruction, students will develop rhythm, coordination, and musicality through structured progressions and age-appropriate choreography. Students in Level 4 have completed PSDA's Level 3 Tap. Note that the levels are not correspond directly with the Al Gilbert level numbers.
Ages 9 - 99
Wednesday
5:00 PM to 6:00 PM
5:00 PM to 6:00 PM
Studio 2
Main
Main
Wed Hip Hop 1
Xina Garcia Chavez
Hip Hop is a fun, high-energy dance style combining elements of street dance, including popping, locking, and break dance. The class promotes musicality, creativity, and stamina. Hip Hop 1 is for beginner to intermediate dancers.
Ages 9 - 99
Xina Garcia Chavez
Hip Hop is a fun, high-energy dance style combining elements of street dance, including popping, locking, and break dance. The class promotes musicality, creativity, and stamina. Hip Hop 1 is for beginner to intermediate dancers.
Ages 9 - 99
Wednesday
6:00 PM to 7:00 PM
6:00 PM to 7:00 PM
Studio 1
Main
Main
Wed Tap 3
Heather Earles
Let's tap! Using Al Gilbert's Graded Tap Technique syllabus, a gold standard across studios for tap instruction, students will develop rhythm, coordination, and musicality through structured progressions and age-appropriate choreography. Students in Level 3 have completed PSDA's Level 2 Tap. Note that the levels are not correspond directly with the Al Gilbert level numbers.
Ages 9 - 99
Heather Earles
Let's tap! Using Al Gilbert's Graded Tap Technique syllabus, a gold standard across studios for tap instruction, students will develop rhythm, coordination, and musicality through structured progressions and age-appropriate choreography. Students in Level 3 have completed PSDA's Level 2 Tap. Note that the levels are not correspond directly with the Al Gilbert level numbers.
Ages 9 - 99
Wednesday
6:00 PM to 7:00 PM
6:00 PM to 7:00 PM
Studio 2
Main
Main
Wed Hip Hop 2
Xina Garcia Chavez
Hip Hop is a fun, high-energy dance style combining elements of street dance, including popping, locking, and break dance. The class promotes musicality, creativity, and stamina. Hip Hop is for high-intermediate to advanced hip hop dancers.
Ages 9 - 99
Xina Garcia Chavez
Hip Hop is a fun, high-energy dance style combining elements of street dance, including popping, locking, and break dance. The class promotes musicality, creativity, and stamina. Hip Hop is for high-intermediate to advanced hip hop dancers.
Ages 9 - 99
Wednesday
7:00 PM to 8:00 PM
7:00 PM to 8:00 PM
Studio 1
Main
Main
Thur Mini Rhythm Works
Courtney Luke
Rhythm Works & Acro combo will integrate both Rhythm Works and Dance Acro. This class is popular with both boys and girls! Rhythm Works Integrative Dance combines music, rhythm, and movement based on hip hop dance. This class will also incorporate dance acro technique. Developmental, functional, and motoric goals are supported through purposeful rhythm and dance activities. This class also promotes development in self-regulation, attention, and communication skills. Children working within an IEP or therapy are encouraged to share goals so as to incorporate complimentary instruction.
Age 6-8
Ages 5 - 8
Courtney Luke
Rhythm Works & Acro combo will integrate both Rhythm Works and Dance Acro. This class is popular with both boys and girls! Rhythm Works Integrative Dance combines music, rhythm, and movement based on hip hop dance. This class will also incorporate dance acro technique. Developmental, functional, and motoric goals are supported through purposeful rhythm and dance activities. This class also promotes development in self-regulation, attention, and communication skills. Children working within an IEP or therapy are encouraged to share goals so as to incorporate complimentary instruction.
Age 6-8
Ages 5 - 8
Thursday
3:45 PM to 4:30 PM
3:45 PM to 4:30 PM
Studio 1
Main
Main
Thur Petite Ballet
Courtney Luke
Ballet introduces students to ballet. An introduction to ballet with beginning development of ballet concepts including turn out, coordination, spatial awareness, and a specific focus on class etiquette. PSDA follows a syllabus based on Royal Academy of Dance progressions. The class will assist young dancers in identifying basic forms of balletic movement through imaginative games, songs, music, and rhythmical patterns while fostering independence. Students will be introduced to the concepts of body, energy, space, & time as well as encouraged to take direction from the instructor and share turns with peers. Age 3-5
Ages 3 - 5
Courtney Luke
Ballet introduces students to ballet. An introduction to ballet with beginning development of ballet concepts including turn out, coordination, spatial awareness, and a specific focus on class etiquette. PSDA follows a syllabus based on Royal Academy of Dance progressions. The class will assist young dancers in identifying basic forms of balletic movement through imaginative games, songs, music, and rhythmical patterns while fostering independence. Students will be introduced to the concepts of body, energy, space, & time as well as encouraged to take direction from the instructor and share turns with peers. Age 3-5
Ages 3 - 5
Thursday
4:30 PM to 5:15 PM
4:30 PM to 5:15 PM
Studio 2
Main
Main
Thur Contemporary 2
Xina Garcia Chavez
Contemporary dance borrows from ballet, jazz, social dances, and many modern dance techniques of the 20th century. Contemporary dance encourages dancers to be versatile in their expressions, being able to portray a wide array of movement styles and emotion. It focuses on spacial and body awareness, use of body weight, floor work, leaps, turns, efficiency of muscle usage, and safe body alignment. By placement.
Ages 9 - 99
Xina Garcia Chavez
Contemporary dance borrows from ballet, jazz, social dances, and many modern dance techniques of the 20th century. Contemporary dance encourages dancers to be versatile in their expressions, being able to portray a wide array of movement styles and emotion. It focuses on spacial and body awareness, use of body weight, floor work, leaps, turns, efficiency of muscle usage, and safe body alignment. By placement.
Ages 9 - 99
Thursday
5:00 PM to 6:00 PM
5:00 PM to 6:00 PM
Studio 1
Main
Main
Thur Petite Tap
Courtney Luke
Mini Tap introduces our youngest dancers to tap. Students will also get an introduction to tap using the well-respected Al Gilbert Tap syllabus. Students will begin positions of the feet, and introductory movement vocabulary. The class will assist young dancers in identifying basic forms of balletic movement through imaginative games, songs, music, and rhythmical patterns while fostering independence. Students will be introduced to the concepts of body, energy, space, & time as well as encouraged to take direction from the instructor and share turns with peers. Age 3-5
Ages 3 - 5
Courtney Luke
Mini Tap introduces our youngest dancers to tap. Students will also get an introduction to tap using the well-respected Al Gilbert Tap syllabus. Students will begin positions of the feet, and introductory movement vocabulary. The class will assist young dancers in identifying basic forms of balletic movement through imaginative games, songs, music, and rhythmical patterns while fostering independence. Students will be introduced to the concepts of body, energy, space, & time as well as encouraged to take direction from the instructor and share turns with peers. Age 3-5
Ages 3 - 5
Thursday
5:15 PM to 6:00 PM
5:15 PM to 6:00 PM
Studio 2
Main
Main
Thur Contemporary 1
Xina Garcia Chavez
Contemporary dance borrows from ballet, jazz, social dances, and many modern dance techniques of the 20th century. Contemporary dance encourages dancers to be versatile in their expressions, being able to portray a wide array of movement styles and emotion. It focuses on spacial and body awareness, use of body weight, floor work, leaps, turns, efficiency of muscle usage, and safe body alignment. Contemporary 1 is for beginner to intermediate contemporary dancers.
Ages 9 - 99
Xina Garcia Chavez
Contemporary dance borrows from ballet, jazz, social dances, and many modern dance techniques of the 20th century. Contemporary dance encourages dancers to be versatile in their expressions, being able to portray a wide array of movement styles and emotion. It focuses on spacial and body awareness, use of body weight, floor work, leaps, turns, efficiency of muscle usage, and safe body alignment. Contemporary 1 is for beginner to intermediate contemporary dancers.
Ages 9 - 99
Thursday
6:00 PM to 7:00 PM
6:00 PM to 7:00 PM
Studio 2
Main
Main
Thur PBT Barre
Heather Earles
In this class, we will study anatomy as it relates to dance, honing our technique through PBT exercises, and applying the technique to ballet barre and floor work. Progressing Ballet Technique (PBT) is a flexibility, body-conditioning, and strengthening program designed to enhance students' technique by focusing on training the muscle memory required in each exercise in all forms of dance. PBT classes uses adapted ballet exercises to focus on flexibility, core strength, weight placement, and alignment of the body with a gradual approach of carefully designed exercises and repetitions of these exercises that trigger their muscle memory. The exercises help with injury prevention and rehabilitation and enhances the ability of all athletes to perform at their best.
Ages 9 - 99
Heather Earles
In this class, we will study anatomy as it relates to dance, honing our technique through PBT exercises, and applying the technique to ballet barre and floor work. Progressing Ballet Technique (PBT) is a flexibility, body-conditioning, and strengthening program designed to enhance students' technique by focusing on training the muscle memory required in each exercise in all forms of dance. PBT classes uses adapted ballet exercises to focus on flexibility, core strength, weight placement, and alignment of the body with a gradual approach of carefully designed exercises and repetitions of these exercises that trigger their muscle memory. The exercises help with injury prevention and rehabilitation and enhances the ability of all athletes to perform at their best.
Ages 9 - 99
Thursday
6:00 PM to 7:00 PM
6:00 PM to 7:00 PM
Studio 1
Main
Main
Thur Lyrical 2
Heather Earles
Lyrical takes the foundations of classical and contemporary ballet fused with elements from jazz and contemporary genres. Lyrical dance emphasizes conveying the emotions and lyrics of music through fluid, graceful, and powerful movement and expression. By placement.
Ages 9 - 99
Heather Earles
Lyrical takes the foundations of classical and contemporary ballet fused with elements from jazz and contemporary genres. Lyrical dance emphasizes conveying the emotions and lyrics of music through fluid, graceful, and powerful movement and expression. By placement.
Ages 9 - 99
Thursday
7:00 PM to 8:00 PM
7:00 PM to 8:00 PM
Studio 1
Main
Main
Fri Ballet Stretch
Dee Pitchon
Ballet Stretch is a flexibility, body-conditioning, and strengthening program designed to enhance students' technique by focusing on training the muscle memory required in each exercise in all forms of dance. Ballet Stretch uses adapted ballet exercises to focus on flexibility, core strength, weight placement, and alignment of the body with a gradual approach of carefully designed exercises and repetitions of these exercises that trigger their muscle memory. The exercises help with injury prevention and rehabilitation and enhances the ability of all athletes to perform at their best. Age 12+
Ages 12 - 99
Dee Pitchon
Ballet Stretch is a flexibility, body-conditioning, and strengthening program designed to enhance students' technique by focusing on training the muscle memory required in each exercise in all forms of dance. Ballet Stretch uses adapted ballet exercises to focus on flexibility, core strength, weight placement, and alignment of the body with a gradual approach of carefully designed exercises and repetitions of these exercises that trigger their muscle memory. The exercises help with injury prevention and rehabilitation and enhances the ability of all athletes to perform at their best. Age 12+
Ages 12 - 99
Friday
2:00 PM to 3:00 PM
2:00 PM to 3:00 PM
Studio 1
Main
Main
Fri Ballet 2
Dee Pitchon
Ballet 2 (Pre-pointe/Pointe_ for pointe dancers or those who are working toward pointe work. See pointe requirements. Placement only, all students must be approved. Students must also be enrolled in at least 2 other ballet classes. To request eligibility, contact Ms. Dee or Ms. Aimee
Ages 11 - 99
Dee Pitchon
Ballet 2 (Pre-pointe/Pointe_ for pointe dancers or those who are working toward pointe work. See pointe requirements. Placement only, all students must be approved. Students must also be enrolled in at least 2 other ballet classes. To request eligibility, contact Ms. Dee or Ms. Aimee
Ages 11 - 99
Friday
3:00 PM to 4:00 PM
3:00 PM to 4:00 PM
Studio 1
Main
Main
Fri Ballet 3
Dee Pitchon
Placement in this class is determined by the instructor. As with each level, students must demonstrate competency of previous levels. Students will see an increase in difficulty in barre and center work as they progress. Intermediate Ballet is also a pointe class, which offers exercises to serious ballet students to further develop and strengthen the muscles necessary to go en pointe. Pointe classes stress correct alignment and correct classical ballet technique. Pointe classes also allow teachers to assess readiness, offering an atmosphere for proper evaluation of important skills. A dancer should never work in pointe shoes until their teacher has told them they are ready to do so. All students must have permission from the instructor to enroll in this class and must also be attending multiple ballet classes per week plus other genres. Students must also enroll in Ballet Stretch to ensure they are sufficiently warmed up prior to this class.
Ages 12 - 99
Dee Pitchon
Placement in this class is determined by the instructor. As with each level, students must demonstrate competency of previous levels. Students will see an increase in difficulty in barre and center work as they progress. Intermediate Ballet is also a pointe class, which offers exercises to serious ballet students to further develop and strengthen the muscles necessary to go en pointe. Pointe classes stress correct alignment and correct classical ballet technique. Pointe classes also allow teachers to assess readiness, offering an atmosphere for proper evaluation of important skills. A dancer should never work in pointe shoes until their teacher has told them they are ready to do so. All students must have permission from the instructor to enroll in this class and must also be attending multiple ballet classes per week plus other genres. Students must also enroll in Ballet Stretch to ensure they are sufficiently warmed up prior to this class.
Ages 12 - 99
Friday
4:00 PM to 5:00 PM
4:00 PM to 5:00 PM
Studio 1
Main
Main
Sat Ballet 3
Dee Pitchon
Pointe class. Placement in this class is determined by the instructor. To maintain proper pointe conditioning and injury prevention, all pointe dancers must be enrolled in Friday Ballet classes and either Saturday Ballet or Wednesday Ballet 2-3.
Ages 9 - 99
Dee Pitchon
Pointe class. Placement in this class is determined by the instructor. To maintain proper pointe conditioning and injury prevention, all pointe dancers must be enrolled in Friday Ballet classes and either Saturday Ballet or Wednesday Ballet 2-3.
Ages 9 - 99
Saturday
9:30 AM to 10:30 AM
9:30 AM to 10:30 AM
Studio 1
Main
Main