2024-2025 Season (Youth Classes)
Mon Pre-Ballet
Recommended Ages 4 - 5yrs
Ballet relies heavily on technique and requires an enormous amount of diligence and dedication. The fundamentals used in ballet are often used throughout all other styles of dance as well.
Dress Code
Girls: Black Leotard (no tutus/skirts), footed pink tights, pink ballet slippers, with hair pulled back from face and secured in a bun.
Boys: Black tight/pant, fitted white shirt, black ballet shoes, hair styled out of face.
Recommended Ages 4 - 5yrs
Ballet relies heavily on technique and requires an enormous amount of diligence and dedication. The fundamentals used in ballet are often used throughout all other styles of dance as well.
Dress Code
Girls: Black Leotard (no tutus/skirts), footed pink tights, pink ballet slippers, with hair pulled back from face and secured in a bun.
Boys: Black tight/pant, fitted white shirt, black ballet shoes, hair styled out of face.
Monday
3:15 PM to 4:00 PM
3:15 PM to 4:00 PM
Studio B
Main
Main
Mon Ballet 1
Recommended Ages 6 - 7yrs
Ballet relies heavily on technique and requires an enormous amount of diligence and dedication. The fundamentals used in ballet are often used throughout all other styles of dance as well.
Recommended Ages 6 - 7yrs
Ballet relies heavily on technique and requires an enormous amount of diligence and dedication. The fundamentals used in ballet are often used throughout all other styles of dance as well.
Monday
4:00 PM to 5:00 PM
4:00 PM to 5:00 PM
Main
Mon Jazz/Lyrical 3
Recommended Ages 10yrs & up
Jazz utilizes training from jazz, and ballet techniques as a basis for movement with oftentimes a theatrical flare.
Dress Code
Girls: Black Leotard, tan tights, slip-on tan jazz shoe, with hair pulled back from face and secured in a bun.
Boys: Black tight/pants, fitted white shirt or PPAA logo top, slip-on tan jazz shoe, hair styled out of face.
Recommended Ages 10yrs & up
Jazz utilizes training from jazz, and ballet techniques as a basis for movement with oftentimes a theatrical flare.
Dress Code
Girls: Black Leotard, tan tights, slip-on tan jazz shoe, with hair pulled back from face and secured in a bun.
Boys: Black tight/pants, fitted white shirt or PPAA logo top, slip-on tan jazz shoe, hair styled out of face.
Monday
4:00 PM to 5:30 PM
4:00 PM to 5:30 PM
Main
Mon Ballet 2
Monday
5:00 PM to 6:00 PM
5:00 PM to 6:00 PM
Main
Tues Acro 2
This is class is for students who have mastered Level 1 skills and/or has had previous tumbling experience. The following are some of the skills we will be focusing on:
- Cartwheel (Dominant and Non Dominant)
- Round-off
- Handstand
- Handstand Roll Out (slight assistance)
- Dive Roll
- Backbend / Drop Back
- Kick Over
Students should master these skills before moving to Level 3
This is class is for students who have mastered Level 1 skills and/or has had previous tumbling experience. The following are some of the skills we will be focusing on:
- Cartwheel (Dominant and Non Dominant)
- Round-off
- Handstand
- Handstand Roll Out (slight assistance)
- Dive Roll
- Backbend / Drop Back
- Kick Over
Students should master these skills before moving to Level 3
Tuesday
4:00 PM to 5:00 PM
4:00 PM to 5:00 PM
Studio A
Main
Main
Tues Acro 3
Tuesday
5:00 PM to 6:00 PM
5:00 PM to 6:00 PM
Studio B
Main
Main
Tues Jazz/Lyrical 2
Recommended Ages 8 - 9yrs
Lyrical/Jazz utilizes training from jazz, ballet, and modern techniques as a basis for movement with oftentimes a theatrical flare.
Dress Code
Girls: Black Leotard, tan tights, slip-on tan jazz shoe, with hair pulled back from face and secured in a bun.
Boys: Black tight/pants, fitted white shirt or PPAA logo top, slip-on tan jazz shoe, hair styled out of face.
Recommended Ages 8 - 9yrs
Lyrical/Jazz utilizes training from jazz, ballet, and modern techniques as a basis for movement with oftentimes a theatrical flare.
Dress Code
Girls: Black Leotard, tan tights, slip-on tan jazz shoe, with hair pulled back from face and secured in a bun.
Boys: Black tight/pants, fitted white shirt or PPAA logo top, slip-on tan jazz shoe, hair styled out of face.
Tuesday
5:00 PM to 6:00 PM
5:00 PM to 6:00 PM
Main
Tues Musical Theater 1-3
Musical Theater (Recommended Ages 5yrs & up)
Required Equipment: Tan Slip-on Jazz Shoes
(In an effort to protect our dance floors, students must change into their dance shoes once they are in class, and change out of their dance shoes once class ends)
Discount Dance Supply (online)
Contra Costa Dancewear - (Shop in person - Walnut Creek)
*Theatrical Vocal training
*Breathing Techniques
*Vocal Projection
*Articulation & Enunciation
*Harmonic blending
*Basic dance movements
Musical Theater (Recommended Ages 5yrs & up)
Required Equipment: Tan Slip-on Jazz Shoes
(In an effort to protect our dance floors, students must change into their dance shoes once they are in class, and change out of their dance shoes once class ends)
Discount Dance Supply (online)
Contra Costa Dancewear - (Shop in person - Walnut Creek)
*Theatrical Vocal training
*Breathing Techniques
*Vocal Projection
*Articulation & Enunciation
*Harmonic blending
*Basic dance movements
Tuesday
6:00 PM to 7:00 PM
6:00 PM to 7:00 PM
Main
Tues Percussion
Intro to Drums and Percussion (Recommended Ages 8 -12yrs)
Required Equipment: Drumsticks (The studio has a few pairs for purchase - $10)
This class will start from the beginning. We will learn basic drum and percussion fundamentals such as:
Matched grip vs traditional grip
Fulcrum concepts
Rebound Stroke
Accents
Single / Double Strokes
Basic Rudiments
Understanding notes and their values.
Intro to Drums and Percussion (Recommended Ages 8 -12yrs)
Required Equipment: Drumsticks (The studio has a few pairs for purchase - $10)
This class will start from the beginning. We will learn basic drum and percussion fundamentals such as:
Matched grip vs traditional grip
Fulcrum concepts
Rebound Stroke
Accents
Single / Double Strokes
Basic Rudiments
Understanding notes and their values.
Tuesday
6:00 PM to 7:00 PM
6:00 PM to 7:00 PM
Studio B
Main
Main
Tues Ballet 3
Recommended Ages 10yrs & up
Ballet replies heavily on technique and requires an enormous amount of diligence and dedication. The fundamentals used in ballet are often used throughout all other styles of dance as well.
Dress Code
Girls: Black Leotard (no tutus/skirts), footed pink tights, pink ballet slippers, with hair pulled back from face and secured in a bun.
Boys: Black tight, fitted white shirt, black ballet shoes, hair styled out of face.
Recommended Ages 10yrs & up
Ballet replies heavily on technique and requires an enormous amount of diligence and dedication. The fundamentals used in ballet are often used throughout all other styles of dance as well.
Dress Code
Girls: Black Leotard (no tutus/skirts), footed pink tights, pink ballet slippers, with hair pulled back from face and secured in a bun.
Boys: Black tight, fitted white shirt, black ballet shoes, hair styled out of face.
Tuesday
7:00 PM to 8:30 PM
7:00 PM to 8:30 PM
Main
Wed Jazz/Lyrical 1
Recommended Ages 4 - 7yrs
Lyrical/Jazz utilizes training from jazz, ballet, and modern techniques as a basis for movement with oftentimes a theatrical flare.
Dress Code
Girls: Black Leotard, tan tights, slip-on tan jazz shoe, with hair pulled back from face and secured in a bun.
Boys: Black tight/pants, fitted white shirt or PPAA logo top, slip-on tan jazz shoe, hair styled out of face.
Recommended Ages 4 - 7yrs
Lyrical/Jazz utilizes training from jazz, ballet, and modern techniques as a basis for movement with oftentimes a theatrical flare.
Dress Code
Girls: Black Leotard, tan tights, slip-on tan jazz shoe, with hair pulled back from face and secured in a bun.
Boys: Black tight/pants, fitted white shirt or PPAA logo top, slip-on tan jazz shoe, hair styled out of face.
Wednesday
4:00 PM to 5:00 PM
4:00 PM to 5:00 PM
Studio A
Main
Main
Wed Hip Hop 1 & 2
Recommended Ages 8 - 11yrs
Hip Hop is known for its high energy and allows the dancer to have freedom of movement.
Recommended Ages 8 - 11yrs
Hip Hop is known for its high energy and allows the dancer to have freedom of movement.
Wednesday
6:00 PM to 7:00 PM
6:00 PM to 7:00 PM
Studio A
Main
Main
Wed Tap 1& 2
Recommended Ages 4 - 12yrs
Dress Code
Girls: black leotard, tan jazz tights, black tap shoes, hair pulled up away from face.
Boys: white shirt, black pants, black tap shoes, hair styled away from face
Recommended Ages 4 - 12yrs
Dress Code
Girls: black leotard, tan jazz tights, black tap shoes, hair pulled up away from face.
Boys: white shirt, black pants, black tap shoes, hair styled away from face
Wednesday
6:00 PM to 7:00 PM
6:00 PM to 7:00 PM
Studio B
Main
Main
Wed Ballet 3/4 | Inter Teen & Adult Ballet
Recommended Ages 12yrs & up
Ballet relies heavily on technique and requires an enormous amount of diligence and dedication. The fundamentals used in ballet are often used throughout all other styles of dance as well.
Recommended Ages 12yrs & up
Ballet relies heavily on technique and requires an enormous amount of diligence and dedication. The fundamentals used in ballet are often used throughout all other styles of dance as well.
Wednesday
7:00 PM to 8:30 PM
7:00 PM to 8:30 PM
Studio A
Main
Main
Wed Hip Hop 3
Recommended Ages 12yrs & up
Hip Hop is known for its high energy and allows the dancer to have freedom of movement.
Recommended Ages 12yrs & up
Hip Hop is known for its high energy and allows the dancer to have freedom of movement.
Wednesday
7:00 PM to 8:00 PM
7:00 PM to 8:00 PM
Main
Thursday Baile Folklórico 1
Recommend Ages 5 - 7yrs
An introduction to traditional Mexican dances that emphasize local folk culture from different Mexican states with ballet characteristics – pointed toes, exaggerated movements, highly choreographed.
Recommend Ages 5 - 7yrs
An introduction to traditional Mexican dances that emphasize local folk culture from different Mexican states with ballet characteristics – pointed toes, exaggerated movements, highly choreographed.
Thursday
4:00 PM to 5:00 PM
4:00 PM to 5:00 PM
Main
Thurs Ballet 2
Recommended Ages 8-9yrs
Ballet relies heavily on technique and requires an enormous amount of diligence and dedication. The fundamentals used in ballet are often used throughout all other styles of dance as well.
Recommended Ages 8-9yrs
Ballet relies heavily on technique and requires an enormous amount of diligence and dedication. The fundamentals used in ballet are often used throughout all other styles of dance as well.
Thursday
4:00 PM to 5:00 PM
4:00 PM to 5:00 PM
Main
Thursday Baile Folklórico 2
Recommend Ages 8 - 11yrs
An introduction to traditional Mexican dances that emphasize local folk culture from different Mexican states with ballet characteristics – pointed toes, exaggerated movements, highly choreographed.
Recommend Ages 8 - 11yrs
An introduction to traditional Mexican dances that emphasize local folk culture from different Mexican states with ballet characteristics – pointed toes, exaggerated movements, highly choreographed.
Thursday
5:00 PM to 6:00 PM
5:00 PM to 6:00 PM
Main
Thurs Ballet 1
Recommended Ages 6 - 7yrs
Ballet relies heavily on technique and requires an enormous amount of diligence and dedication. The fundamentals used in ballet are often used throughout all other styles of dance as well.
Recommended Ages 6 - 7yrs
Ballet relies heavily on technique and requires an enormous amount of diligence and dedication. The fundamentals used in ballet are often used throughout all other styles of dance as well.
Thursday
5:00 PM to 6:00 PM
5:00 PM to 6:00 PM
Main
Thursday Baile Folklórico 3
Recommend Ages 12yrs & up
An introduction to traditional Mexican dances that emphasize local folk culture from different Mexican states with ballet characteristics – pointed toes, exaggerated movements, highly choreographed.
Recommend Ages 12yrs & up
An introduction to traditional Mexican dances that emphasize local folk culture from different Mexican states with ballet characteristics – pointed toes, exaggerated movements, highly choreographed.
Thursday
6:00 PM to 7:00 PM
6:00 PM to 7:00 PM
Main
Thurs Jazz/Lyrical 4/5
Recommended Ages 10yrs & up
Lyrical/Jazz utilizes training from jazz, ballet, and modern techniques as a basis for movement with oftentimes a theatrical flare.
Recommended Ages 10yrs & up
Lyrical/Jazz utilizes training from jazz, ballet, and modern techniques as a basis for movement with oftentimes a theatrical flare.
Thursday
7:00 PM to 8:30 PM
7:00 PM to 8:30 PM
Main
Mini Ballet | 9:30am
Our Mini Ballet class is a place to learn the foundations of ballet and ballet terminology. We work on gross (big) motor skills in the forms of jumping, balancing, turning, and so much more. This class is a wonderful combination of the artistry of ballet and the strength and body coordination needed for all dance forms. Observation is not allowed during this class.
Our Mini Ballet class is a place to learn the foundations of ballet and ballet terminology. We work on gross (big) motor skills in the forms of jumping, balancing, turning, and so much more. This class is a wonderful combination of the artistry of ballet and the strength and body coordination needed for all dance forms. Observation is not allowed during this class.
Saturday
9:30 AM to 10:00 AM
9:30 AM to 10:00 AM
Studio B
Main
Main
Mini Ballet | 10am
Our Mini Ballet class is a place to learn the foundations of ballet and ballet terminology. We work on gross (big) motor skills in the forms of jumping, balancing, turning, and so much more. This class is a wonderful combination of the artistry of ballet and the strength and body coordination needed for all dance forms. Observation is not allowed during this class.
Our Mini Ballet class is a place to learn the foundations of ballet and ballet terminology. We work on gross (big) motor skills in the forms of jumping, balancing, turning, and so much more. This class is a wonderful combination of the artistry of ballet and the strength and body coordination needed for all dance forms. Observation is not allowed during this class.
Saturday
10:00 AM to 10:30 AM
10:00 AM to 10:30 AM
Studio B
Main
Main
Sat Pre-Ballet (10:45am)
Recommended Ages 4 - 5yrs
Ballet relies heavily on technique and requires an enormous amount of diligence and dedication. The fundamentals used in ballet are often used throughout all other styles of dance as well.
Dress Code
Girls: Black Leotard (no tutus/skirts), footed pink tights, pink ballet slippers, with hair pulled back from face and secured in a bun.
Boys: Black tight/pant, fitted white shirt, black ballet shoes, hair styled out of face.
Recommended Ages 4 - 5yrs
Ballet relies heavily on technique and requires an enormous amount of diligence and dedication. The fundamentals used in ballet are often used throughout all other styles of dance as well.
Dress Code
Girls: Black Leotard (no tutus/skirts), footed pink tights, pink ballet slippers, with hair pulled back from face and secured in a bun.
Boys: Black tight/pant, fitted white shirt, black ballet shoes, hair styled out of face.
Saturday
10:45 AM to 11:30 AM
10:45 AM to 11:30 AM
Studio A
Main
Main
Sat Ballet 1
Recommended Ages 6 - 7yrs
Ballet relies heavily on technique and requires an enormous amount of diligence and dedication. The fundamentals used in ballet are often used throughout all other styles of dance as well.
Recommended Ages 6 - 7yrs
Ballet relies heavily on technique and requires an enormous amount of diligence and dedication. The fundamentals used in ballet are often used throughout all other styles of dance as well.
Saturday
11:30 AM to 12:30 PM
11:30 AM to 12:30 PM
Main
Sat Pre-Ballet (11:30am)
Recommended Ages 4 - 5yrs
Ballet relies heavily on technique and requires an enormous amount of diligence and dedication. The fundamentals used in ballet are often used throughout all other styles of dance as well.
Dress Code
Girls: Black Leotard (no tutus/skirts), footed pink tights, pink ballet slippers, with hair pulled back from face and secured in a bun.
Boys: Black tight/pant, fitted white shirt, black ballet shoes, hair styled out of face.
Recommended Ages 4 - 5yrs
Ballet relies heavily on technique and requires an enormous amount of diligence and dedication. The fundamentals used in ballet are often used throughout all other styles of dance as well.
Dress Code
Girls: Black Leotard (no tutus/skirts), footed pink tights, pink ballet slippers, with hair pulled back from face and secured in a bun.
Boys: Black tight/pant, fitted white shirt, black ballet shoes, hair styled out of face.
Saturday
11:30 AM to 12:15 PM
11:30 AM to 12:15 PM
Studio A
Main
Main
Sat Ballet 2
Recommended Ages 8 - 9yrs
Ballet relies heavily on technique and requires an enormous amount of diligence and dedication. The fundamentals used in ballet are often used throughout all other styles of dance as well.
Recommended Ages 8 - 9yrs
Ballet relies heavily on technique and requires an enormous amount of diligence and dedication. The fundamentals used in ballet are often used throughout all other styles of dance as well.
Saturday
12:30 PM to 1:30 PM
12:30 PM to 1:30 PM
Main
Yoga (Adults & Teens)
Yoga (for Adults & Teens)
M 6:00 PM-7:00 PM
Sa 8:30 AM-9:30 AM
Sa 8:30 AM-9:30 AM
Studio A
Main
Main