Summer 2025

Name
Days
Location
Weekly Private Lessons
This is for dancers who are interested in 30-minute weekly private lessons. Once registered, Miss Kate will reach out to schedule a day/time of your lesson.

4:00 PM to 4:30 PM
Main
Level 1 Ballet/Tap/Jazz
Monday
5:00 PM to 6:30 PM
Main
Level 5-8 Jazz
Monday
5:00 PM to 6:30 PM
Main
Level 3 Ballet/Tap/Jazz
Monday
6:30 PM to 8:30 PM
Main
Level 5-8 Ballet
Monday
6:30 PM to 8:00 PM
Main
Pointe
Monday
8:00 PM to 8:45 PM
Main
Level 3-8 Pre-Pointe
Monday
8:30 PM to 9:00 PM
Main
Creative Dance (3-5 yrs)
Tuesday
5:00 PM to 5:30 PM
Main
Creative Dance and Tap (5-7 yrs)
Tuesday
5:00 PM to 6:00 PM
Main
Level 3-4 Jumps and Turns
Tuesday
5:15 PM to 6:00 PM
Main
Level 1-2 Musical Theatre
Tuesday
5:30 PM to 6:15 PM
Main
Level 3-4 Modern/Contemporary
Tuesday
6:00 PM to 6:45 PM
Main
Level 2 Ballet/Tap/Jazz
Tuesday
6:15 PM to 7:45 PM
Main
Level 3-5 Hip Hop
Tuesday
6:45 PM to 7:30 PM
Main
Level 3-8 Ballet Technique
Tuesday
6:45 PM to 8:15 PM
Main
Level 3-5 Musical Theatre
Tuesday
7:45 PM to 8:30 PM
Main
Creative Dance (2 yrs)
Wednesday
5:00 PM to 5:30 PM
Main
Level 4-5 Jazz
Wednesday
5:30 PM to 6:30 PM
Main
Level 5-8 Modern
Wednesday
5:30 PM to 6:30 PM
Main
Level 4-5 Ballet
Wednesday
6:30 PM to 7:45 PM
Main
Level 5-8 Tap
Wednesday
6:30 PM to 7:30 PM
Main
Level 6-8 AcroDance
Wednesday
7:30 PM to 9:00 PM
Main
Level 4-5 Tap
Wednesday
7:45 PM to 8:30 PM
Main
AcroDance (3-5 yrs)
Thursday
5:00 PM to 5:45 PM
Main
Level 1-2 Modern/ Contemporary
Thursday
5:00 PM to 5:45 PM
Main
CANCELLED: Hip Hop (5-7 yrs)
Thursday
5:15 PM to 5:45 PM
Main
AcroDance (5-7 yrs)
Thursday
5:45 PM to 6:30 PM
Main
Level 1-2 Hip Hop
Thursday
5:45 PM to 6:30 PM
Main
Level 3-8 Strength and Flexibility
Thursday
5:45 PM to 7:15 PM
Main
Level 1-2 AcroDance
Thursday
6:30 PM to 7:30 PM
Main
Level 3-5 AcroDance
Thursday
7:45 PM to 8:45 PM
Main

Adult Summer Classes 2025

Name
Days
Location
Adult Ballet
Classes run June 9th through August 21st 2025
No class June 30 through July 4th & July 28th through August 1st
Tuesday
6:00 PM to 6:45 PM
Main
Adult Barre
Classes run June 9th through August 21st 2025
No class June 30 through July 4th & July 28th through August 1st
Wednesday
7:45 PM to 8:45 PM
Main
Adult Hip Hop
Classes run June 9th through August 21st 2025
No class June 30 through July 4th & July 28th through August 1st
Thursday
6:30 PM to 7:15 PM
Main
Adult Strength and Flexibility
This is a 9 week class - you must commit to the full summer.
Classes run June 9th through August 21st 2025
No class June 30 through July 4th & July 28th through August 1st
Thursday
7:15 PM to 8:15 PM
Main
Adult Tap
Classes run June 9th through August 21st 2025
No class June 30 through July 4th & July 28th through August 1st
Thursday
7:15 PM to 8:00 PM
Main

2025-2026

Name
Days
Location
Creative Dance (3-5 yrs)
This class is for dancers ages 3-5 years old. The little ones will learn to love dance through a series of fun and expressive dance stories, music and movement activities. At Applause we use a developmentally-appropriate and brain-compatible curriculum that meets dancers where they are and helps them feel successful. Students will also get to practice appropriate group interaction skills such as sharing, listening, and following directions. Each successive class will build upon these skills and will place a greater emphasis on musicality, rhythm, teamwork, self-discipline, and self expression. Creative Dance has its foundations in ballet, however, it prepares dancers for all styles of dance and improves their physical literacy.
Monday
4:45 PM to 5:15 PM
Main
Creative Dance & Tap (5-7yrs)
This class is designed for our dancers, ages 5-7, and begin by introducing basic Ballet concepts through games, music, stories, and activities that will help develop gross motor skills, coordination, and rhythm while keeping learning fun. We follow a developmentally appropriate curriculum to provide children with the opportunities to develop in all areas of life. Students will also get to practice appropriate group interaction skills such as sharing, listening, and following directions. Each successive class will build upon these skills and will place a greater emphasis on musicality, rhythm, teamwork, self-discipline, and self expression.


Creative Dance & Tap classes are 1 hour long to allow time for both ballet and tap. The addition of tap class is fun and a new challenge for older Creative Dancers.
Monday
4:45 PM to 5:45 PM
Main
Level 4-5 Tap
Tap is fun for all ages and abilities and is about creating rhythms and music with your shoes and body. Tap is considered an American form of dance with roots from all over the world. Tap has a rich history that took hundreds of years to create. With Tap, the combinations of sounds and rhythms are limitless. Tap is a unique form of physical activity and expressive art.
Monday
5:15 PM to 6:00 PM
Main
Level 6-8 Ballet
Ballet is for all ages and began as a source of entertainment for royalty. Today it has evolved into a source of delight for children and adults alike as well as an alternative form of training for athletes and performers. Ballet trains dancers through exercises, steps, combinations, and vocabulary. Ballet will help dancers develop new movement and dance skills, focus and determination skills, and is a building block for all other dance forms.
Monday
5:45 PM to 7:15 PM
Main
Level 4-5 Jazz
Jazz dance and jazz music have evolved together and have been greatly influenced by social dance and popular music. It has grown from a social dance in the early 1900s to the highly stylized dance form of today. Jazz dance can now be seen on stages from cruise ships to broadway to television and is one of the most inclusive dance movement styles. Lyrical dance is a branch of Jazz where the movements mirror the lyrics in the song being used and is studied in our Jazz classes at Applause. Two of our instructors are certified in the Nan Giordano Jazz Technique to bring classical jazz training to our students.
Monday
6:00 PM to 7:15 PM
Main
Level 4-5 Ballet
Monday
7:15 PM to 8:30 PM
Main
Level 6-8 Jazz
Jazz dance and jazz music have evolved together and have been greatly influenced by social dance and popular music. It has grown from a social dance in the early 1900s to the highly stylized dance form of today. Jazz dance can now be seen on stages from cruise ships to broadway to television and is one of the most inclusive dance movement styles. Lyrical dance is a branch of Jazz where the movements mirror the lyrics in the song being used and is studied in our Jazz classes at Applause. Two of our instructors are certified in the Nan Giordano Jazz Technique to bring classical jazz training to our students.
Monday
7:15 PM to 8:45 PM
Main
PrePointe/ Pointe I
In PrePointe, dancers will work on strengthening their ankles, legs, and core to increase body awareness and prepare for pointe work. Students will work at the barre, in center, and across the floor developing strength and muscular control. Dancers will work with strengthening tools such as resistance bands and loops, fusion balls, and foam rollers to increase strength.

Pointe dancers will work on demonstrating proper placement and safe alignment in Pointe shoes as well as continue to develop strength and technique within their shoes.
*Placement for Pointe is by instructor recommendation only.
Monday
8:30 PM to 9:00 PM
Main
Creative Dance (2yrs)
This class is for dancers who are 2 years old. The little ones will learn to love dance through a series of fun and expressive dance stories, music and movement activities. At Applause we use a developmentally-appropriate and brain-compatible curriculum that meets dancers where they are and helps them feel successful. Students will also get to practice appropriate group interaction skills such as sharing, listening, and following directions. Each successive class will build upon these skills and will place a greater emphasis on musicality, rhythm, teamwork, self-discipline, and self expression. Creative Dance has its foundations in ballet, however, it prepares dancers for all styles of dance and improves their physical literacy.
Tuesday
5:00 PM to 5:30 PM
Main
Creative Dance & Tap (5-7yrs)
This class is designed for our dancers, ages 5-7, and begin by introducing basic Ballet concepts through games, music, stories, and activities that will help develop gross motor skills, coordination, and rhythm while keeping learning fun. We follow a developmentally appropriate curriculum to provide children with the opportunities to develop in all areas of life. Students will also get to practice appropriate group interaction skills such as sharing, listening, and following directions. Each successive class will build upon these skills and will place a greater emphasis on musicality, rhythm, teamwork, self-discipline, and self expression.


Creative Dance & Tap classes are 1 hour long to allow time for both ballet and tap. The addition of tap class is fun and a new challenge for older Creative Dancers.
Tuesday
5:00 PM to 6:00 PM
Main
Creative Dance (3-5 yrs)
This class is for dancers ages 3-5 years old. The little ones will learn to love dance through a series of fun and expressive dance stories, music and movement activities. At Applause we use a developmentally-appropriate and brain-compatible curriculum that meets dancers where they are and helps them feel successful. Students will also get to practice appropriate group interaction skills such as sharing, listening, and following directions. Each successive class will build upon these skills and will place a greater emphasis on musicality, rhythm, teamwork, self-discipline, and self expression. Creative Dance has its foundations in ballet, however, it prepares dancers for all styles of dance and improves their physical literacy.
Tuesday
5:30 PM to 6:00 PM
Main
Level 1-2 Modern/Contemporary
Modern dance has emerged as a rebellion from classical ballet's strict lines and technique. In this class, students will be introduced to elements of various modern techniques while focusing on breath, energy, and the connection of body and Earth. Students will develop strength, versatility, and musicality through exercises in release, momentum, extension, phrase work, and improvisation.

In this class, dancers will explore contemporary dance using modern technique as their foundation.
Tuesday
5:30 PM to 6:15 PM
Main
Level 3 Ballet/Tap/Jazz
Combination classes give a thorough overview of Ballet, Tap, and Jazz. Dancers will learn basic technique in each style while developing confidence, poise, musicality, strength, and flexibility.
Tuesday
6:00 PM to 8:00 PM
Main
Level 5-8 Jumps & Turns
This class offers dancers a chance to specifically focus on the jumps and turns they are learning in their Jazz technique classes throughout the week. Providing dancers a more in depth training and an added difficulty.
Tuesday
6:00 PM to 6:45 PM
Main
Level 2 Ballet/Tap/Jazz
Combination classes give a thorough overview of Ballet, Tap, and Jazz. Dancers will learn basic technique in each style while developing confidence, poise, musicality, strength, and flexibility. Levels 1-3 Ballet/Tap/Jazz are all combo classes to give each dancer a well rounded dance education.
Tuesday
6:15 PM to 7:45 PM
Main
Level 4-8 Ballet Technique
Ballet is for all ages and began as a source of entertainment for royalty. Today it has evolved into a source of delight for children and adults alike as well as an alternative form of training for athletes and performers. Ballet trains dancers through exercises, steps, combinations, and vocabulary. Ballet will help dancers develop new movement and dance skills, focus and determination skills, and is a building block for all other dance forms.
Tuesday
6:45 PM to 8:15 PM
Main
Leve 3 Hip Hop
Hip Hop dance has developed from jazz, rock, tap, and American and Latino cultures. It includes a wide variety of popping, locking, and breaking techniques that has stemmed from the dance crews of the 70's. Through improvisational dancing or "free-styling" dancers can express their own style without limitations. In this class, dancers will learn basic new age Hip Hop and beginning Breaking techniques while performing with their own energy and style.
Tuesday
8:00 PM to 8:45 PM
Main
Pointe II
Pointe dancers will work on demonstrating proper placement and safe alignment in Pointe shoes as well as continue to develop strength and technique within their shoes.

*Placement for Pointe is by instructor recommendation only.
Tuesday
8:15 PM to 9:00 PM
Main
Creative Dance (3-5 yrs)
This class is for dancers ages 3-5 years old. The little ones will learn to love dance through a series of fun and expressive dance stories, music and movement activities. At Applause we use a developmentally-appropriate and brain-compatible curriculum that meets dancers where they are and helps them feel successful. Students will also get to practice appropriate group interaction skills such as sharing, listening, and following directions. Each successive class will build upon these skills and will place a greater emphasis on musicality, rhythm, teamwork, self-discipline, and self expression. Creative Dance has its foundations in ballet, however, it prepares dancers for all styles of dance and improves their physical literacy.
Wednesday
4:30 PM to 5:00 PM
Main
Level 1-2 Hip Hop
Hip Hop dance has developed from jazz, rock, tap, and American and Latino cultures. It includes a wide variety of popping, locking, and breaking techniques that has stemmed from the dance crews of the 70's. Through improvisational dancing or "free-styling" dancers can express their own style without limitations. In this class, dancers will learn basic new age Hip Hop and beginning Breaking techniques while performing with their own energy and style.
Wednesday
5:00 PM to 5:45 PM
Main
Level 3-4 Jumps and Turns
This class offers dancers a chance to specifically focus on the jumps and turns they are learning in their Jazz technique classes throughout the week. Providing dancers a more in depth training and an added difficulty.
Wednesday
5:00 PM to 5:45 PM
Main
Silver Company
Silver Company is for 5 to 7 year olds who are interested in competitive dance. These young dancers will have the opportunity to compete at three competitions across the midwest along with the Pink and Teal company dancers. This team offers an environment that fosters wonderful bonding experiences and inspiration from the older dancers.
Wednesday
5:00 PM to 5:45 PM
Main
AcroDance (5-7yrs)
AcroDance combines the artistry of dance and the athleticism of acrobatics. This class aims to teach strength, flexibility, and acrobatics skills in a safe and monitored environment. Our instructors are certified through the world renowned Acrobatic Arts programs. Dancers will go through class focusing on the five core skills of Acro - flexibility, strength, tumbling, limbering, and balancing.
Wednesday
5:45 PM to 6:30 PM
Main
Level 1-2 Musical Theatre
Dancers will gain confidence and teamwork skills through up-beat improv activities that challenge students to think on their feet while singing, acting, and dancing. Students will explore the Musical Theatre genre through many different songs from Boradway musicals.
Wednesday
5:45 PM to 6:30 PM
Main
Level 3-4 Strength and Flexibility
Strength & Conditioning is a class that utilizes multiple strength and conditioning programs to build strength, stamina, balance, and control in our dancers. Dancers will focus on training muscle memory while using balance, coordination skills, proper technique, and alignment that can assist in all of their dance classes. Progressing Ballet Technique (PBT) is used as a full-body, ballet-based conditioning program. PBT is an excellent way to supplement weekly technique classes. Sugarfoot Therapy (SFT) is cross-training program that our dancers use to build strength through their full range of motion, in addition to moving patterns typically not used in dance. We also use Alixa Flexibility stretches to gain mobility and flexibility by practicing strength-supported stretches. Our goal is not overstretching or to push your dancer to where they feel unsafe, rather to teach them to always be able to move their end range motion and access their flexibility. Our instructors are certified through the Progressing Ballet Technique, Sugarfoot Therapy, and all modules of Alixa Flexibility programs.
Wednesday
5:45 PM to 6:30 PM
Main
Level 1 AcroDance
AcroDance combines the artistry of dance and the athleticism of acrobatics. This class aims to teach strength, flexibility, and acrobatics skills in a safe and monitored environment. Our instructors are certified through the world renowned Acrobatic Arts programs. Dancers will go through class focusing on the five core skills of Acro - flexibility, strength, tumbling, limbering, and balancing.
Wednesday
6:30 PM to 7:30 PM
Main
Level 4-8 Hip Hop
Hip Hop dance has developed from jazz, rock, tap, and American and Latino cultures. It includes a wide variety of popping, locking, and breaking techniques that has stemmed from the dance crews of the 70's. Through improvisational dancing or "free-styling" dancers can express their own style without limitations. In this class, dancers will learn basic new age Hip Hop and beginning Breaking techniques while performing with their own energy and style.
Wednesday
6:45 PM to 7:30 PM
Main
Level 3-5 Musical Theatre
Dancers will gain confidence and teamwork skills through up-beat improv activities that challenge students to think on their feet while singing, acting, and dancing. Students will explore the Musical Theatre genre through many different songs from Boradway musicals.
Wednesday
7:30 PM to 8:15 PM
Main
Level 3-8 Ballet Technique
Ballet is for all ages and began as a source of entertainment for royalty. Today it has evolved into a source of delight for children and adults alike as well as an alternative form of training for athletes and performers. Ballet trains dancers through exercises, steps, combinations, and vocabulary. Ballet will help dancers develop new movement and dance skills, focus and determination skills, and is a building block for all other dance forms.
Wednesday
7:30 PM to 9:00 PM
Main
Level 5-8 AcroDance
AcroDance combines the artistry of dance and the athleticism of acrobatics. This class aims to teach strength, flexibility, and acrobatics skills in a safe and monitored environment. Our instructors are certified through the world renowned Acrobatic Arts programs. Dancers will go through class focusing on the five core skills of Acro - flexibility, strength, tumbling, limbering, and balancing.
Wednesday
7:30 PM to 9:00 PM
Main
Hip Hop (3-5 yrs)
Hip Hop is a wonderful style of dance for kiddos who love moving and grooving to music heard on the radio or their favorite TV shows. Dancers will learn movements such as stalls, isolations, and grooves, all while also learning the foundations of dance and musicality. This class is for dancers ages 3-5 years old. At Applause we use a developmentally-appropriate and brain-compatible curriculum that meets dancers where they are and helps them feel successful. Students will also get to practice appropriate group interaction skills such as sharing, listening, and following directions. This class is perfect for kiddos who love exploring movement and who can't seem to stop dancing around the house!
Thursday
4:30 PM to 5:00 PM
Main
AcroDance (3-5 yrs)
AcroDance is the combination of acrobatics, dance, and some gymnastic skills. Dancers will learn movements such as pre-bridges, pre-handstands, and pre-cartwheels, all while also learning the foundations of dance and musicality. This class is for dancers ages 3-5 years old. Our instructors are certified through Acrobatic Arts, both their preschool and main acrodance certifications. At Applause we use a developmentally-appropriate and brain-compatible curriculum that meets dancers where they are and helps them feel successful. Students will also get to practice appropriate group interaction skills such as sharing, listening, and following directions. This class is perfect for kiddos who have lots of energy or who would like to try both dance and gymnastics!
Thursday
5:00 PM to 5:45 PM
Main
Dance With Me
Dance with Me is perfect class to introduce your child to dance classes! This class is designed for caregivers and their child to bond over music and movement, gain confidence in new social settings, and to have a blast. In this 30-minute class, we will introduce your child to rhythm with our musical props like egg shakers and maracas, spark their imagination with engaging songs, and improve their coordination and gross motor skills with an obstacle course.
Thursday
5:00 PM to 5:30 PM
Main
Hip Hop (5-7 yrs)
Hip Hop is a wonderful style of dance for kiddos who love moving and grooving to music heard on the radio or their favorite TV shows. Dancers will learn movements such as stalls, isolations, and grooves, all while also learning the foundations of dance and musicality. This class is for dancers ages 5-7 years old. At Applause we use a developmentally-appropriate and brain-compatible curriculum that meets dancers where they are and helps them feel successful. Students will also get to practice appropriate group interaction skills such as sharing, listening, and following directions. This class is perfect for kiddos who love exploring movement and who can't seem to stop dancing around the house!
Thursday
5:00 PM to 5:30 PM
Main
Level 1 Ballet/Tap/Jazz
Combination classes give a thorough overview of Ballet, Tap, and Jazz. Dancers will learn basic technique in each style while developing confidence, poise, musicality, strength, and flexibility. Level 1 Ballet, Tap, and Jazz is a combo class to give each dancer a well rounded dance education.

Thursday
5:30 PM to 7:00 PM
Main
Level 5-8 Strength & Flexibility
Strength & Conditioning is a class that utilizes multiple strength and conditioning programs to build strength, stamina, balance, and control in our dancers. Dancers will focus on training muscle memory while using balance, coordination skills, proper technique, and alignment that can assist in all of their dance classes. Progressing Ballet Technique (PBT) is used as a full-body, ballet-based conditioning program. PBT is an excellent way to supplement weekly technique classes. Sugarfoot Therapy (SFT) is cross-training program that our dancers use to build strength through their full range of motion, in addition to moving patterns typically not used in dance. We also use Alixa Flexibility stretches to gain mobility and flexibility by practicing strength-supported stretches. Our goal is not overstretching or to push your dancer to where they feel unsafe, rather to teach them to always be able to move their end range motion and access their flexibility. Our instructors are certified through the Progressing Ballet Technique, Sugarfoot Therapy, and all modules of Alixa Flexibility programs.
Thursday
5:30 PM to 7:00 PM
Main
Level 2-4 AcroDance
AcroDance combines the artistry of dance and the athleticism of acrobatics. This class aims to teach strength, flexibility, and acrobatics skills in a safe and monitored environment. Our instructors are certified through the world renowned Acrobatic Arts programs. Dancers will go through class focusing on the five core skills of Acro - flexibility, strength, tumbling, limbering, and balancing.
Thursday
5:45 PM to 7:00 PM
Main
Level 3-4 Modern/Contemporary
Modern dance has emerged as a rebellion from classical ballet's strict lines and technique. In this class, students will be introduced to elements of various modern techniques while focusing on breath, energy, and the connection of body and Earth. Students will develop strength, versatility, and musicality through exercises in release, momentum, extension, phrase work, and improvisation.

In this class, dancers will explore contemporary dance using modern technique as their foundation.
Thursday
7:00 PM to 7:45 PM
Main
Level 5-8 Modern/Contemporary
Modern dance has emerged as a rebellion from classical ballet's strict lines and technique. In this class, students will be introduced to elements of various modern techniques while focusing on breath, energy, and the connection of body and Earth. Students will develop strength, versatility, and musicality through exercises in release, momentum, extension, phrase work, and improvisation.

In this class, dancers will explore contemporary dance using modern technique as their foundation.
Thursday
7:00 PM to 8:00 PM
Main
Level 6-8 Tap
Tap is fun for all ages and abilities and is about creating rhythms and music with your shoes and body. Tap is considered an American form of dance with roots from all over the world. Tap has a rich history that took hundreds of years to create. With Tap, the combinations of sounds and rhythms are limitless. Tap is a unique form of physical activity and expressive art.
Thursday
8:00 PM to 9:00 PM
Main
Creative Dance (3-5 yrs) - Sept/Oct
This class runs in mini sessions - be aware of the class dates before you register.

Session 1 - September 13, 2025-October 18, 2025

This class is for dancers ages 3-5 years old. The little ones will learn to love dance through a series of fun and expressive dance stories, music and movement activities. At Applause we use a developmentally-appropriate and brain-compatible curriculum that meets dancers where they are and helps them feel successful. Students will also get to practice appropriate group interaction skills such as sharing, listening, and following directions. Each successive class will build upon these skills and will place a greater emphasis on musicality, rhythm, teamwork, self-discipline, and self expression. Creative Dance has its foundations in ballet, however, it prepares dancers for all styles of dance and improves their physical literacy.
Saturday
9:30 AM to 10:00 AM
Main
Level 3-8 AcroDance Technique - Sept/Oct
Session 1 - September 13, 2025 - October 18, 2025
This is for dancers in Levels 3+ who would like an additional AcroDance class to focus on technique and skills.

AcroDance combines the artistry of dance and the athleticism of acrobatics. This class aims to teach strength, flexibility, and acrobatics skills in a safe and monitored environment. Our instructors are certified through the world renowned Acrobatic Arts programs. Dancers will go through class focusing on the five core skills of Acro - flexibility, strength, tumbling, limbering, and balancing.
Saturday
9:30 AM to 10:00 AM
Main
Pink Company
Sunday
3:00 PM to 4:00 PM
Main
Teal Company
Sunday
4:00 PM to 5:00 PM
Main
Additional Dance Company
Sunday
5:00 PM to 5:30 PM
Main
Bi-weekly Private Lessons
Ignore the date/time listed for this class. Once registered, you will be contacted about available times.
Sunday
6:00 PM to 6:00 PM
Main
Weekly Private Lessons
Ignore the date/time listed for this class. Once registered, you will be contacted about available times.
Sunday
6:00 PM to 6:00 PM
Main