Open Classes 2025
Open Beg/Intermediate Adult Ballet w/ Susan
Tuesday
6:00 PM to 7:30 PM
6:00 PM to 7:30 PM
Gail Towbes Center for Dance
Open Beginning Adult Ballet w/ Susan
Thursday
6:00 PM to 7:30 PM
6:00 PM to 7:30 PM
Gail Towbes Center for Dance
Open Intermediate Adult Ballet w/ Allison
Thursday
6:00 PM to 7:30 PM
6:00 PM to 7:30 PM
Gail Towbes Center for Dance
Open Intermediate Adult Ballet w/ Allison
Saturday
9:00 AM to 10:30 AM
9:00 AM to 10:30 AM
Gail Towbes Center for Dance
Summer 2025
2 Week Junior Intensive
The Junior Intensive is designed for the more serious ballet student. The focus will be on ballet and pointe technique for the older student, while the younger student will work on strengthening to prepare for the more serious study of ballet. There will be a jazz class daily, character classes, Pilates and stretch classes, and rehearsals for the end-of-session performance. This is an intensive program for the serious student to focus on developing as a dancer. The final performance will take place at the Lobero Theater on August 2.
Teachers: Allison Gustafson, Cecily MacDougall, Mei-Ling Murray, Noam Tsivkin, Kira Hopkins
The Junior Intensive is designed for the more serious ballet student. The focus will be on ballet and pointe technique for the older student, while the younger student will work on strengthening to prepare for the more serious study of ballet. There will be a jazz class daily, character classes, Pilates and stretch classes, and rehearsals for the end-of-session performance. This is an intensive program for the serious student to focus on developing as a dancer. The final performance will take place at the Lobero Theater on August 2.
Teachers: Allison Gustafson, Cecily MacDougall, Mei-Ling Murray, Noam Tsivkin, Kira Hopkins
Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday
9:00 AM to 3:30 PM
9:00 AM to 3:30 PM
Gail Towbes Center for Dance
Ballet Boot Camp
Ballet Boot Camp is for dancers who want to get serious about technique! Classes include ballet, pointe, variations, artistry, theory, and conditioning. This camp includes an informal showing on Friday at 11am in the studio.
Teachers: Cecily MacDougall and Nathaniel Tyson
Ballet Boot Camp is for dancers who want to get serious about technique! Classes include ballet, pointe, variations, artistry, theory, and conditioning. This camp includes an informal showing on Friday at 11am in the studio.
Teachers: Cecily MacDougall and Nathaniel Tyson
Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday
9:00 AM to 12:00 PM
9:00 AM to 12:00 PM
Gail Towbes Center for Dance
Disney Mini Camp
The State Street Ballet Academy Mini-Dance Camps include ballet technique, jazz, tap, art, drama, and rehearsal for the end-of- session performance on the final Friday. The consistency of daily study of dance helps students improve their skills and allows them to improve rapidly.
Teacher: Amara Galloway
The State Street Ballet Academy Mini-Dance Camps include ballet technique, jazz, tap, art, drama, and rehearsal for the end-of- session performance on the final Friday. The consistency of daily study of dance helps students improve their skills and allows them to improve rapidly.
Teacher: Amara Galloway
Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday
9:00 AM to 12:00 PM
9:00 AM to 12:00 PM
Gail Towbes Center for Dance
Peter Pan 1 Week Dance Camp
The State Street Ballet Academy Dance Camps include ballet technique, jazz, tap, art, drama, and rehearsal for the end-of- session performance. The consistency of daily study of dance helps students improve their skills and allows them to improve rapidly. Young dancers have the opportunity to engage in the full theater experience, as they put together a musical production. Not only do they dance, sing and act, but they also help with their costumes and sets, making their production one that is uniquely their own.
Teachers: Allison Gustafson, Noam Tsivkin, Kira Hopkins
The State Street Ballet Academy Dance Camps include ballet technique, jazz, tap, art, drama, and rehearsal for the end-of- session performance. The consistency of daily study of dance helps students improve their skills and allows them to improve rapidly. Young dancers have the opportunity to engage in the full theater experience, as they put together a musical production. Not only do they dance, sing and act, but they also help with their costumes and sets, making their production one that is uniquely their own.
Teachers: Allison Gustafson, Noam Tsivkin, Kira Hopkins
Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday
9:00 AM to 3:30 PM
9:00 AM to 3:30 PM
Gail Towbes Center for Dance
Peter Pan Mini Camp
The State Street Ballet Academy Mini-Dance Camps include ballet technique, jazz, tap, art, drama, and rehearsal for the end-of- session performance on the final Friday. The consistency of daily study of dance helps students improve their skills and allows them to improve rapidly.
Teacher: Kira Hopkins
The State Street Ballet Academy Mini-Dance Camps include ballet technique, jazz, tap, art, drama, and rehearsal for the end-of- session performance on the final Friday. The consistency of daily study of dance helps students improve their skills and allows them to improve rapidly.
Teacher: Kira Hopkins
Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday
9:00 AM to 12:00 PM
9:00 AM to 12:00 PM
Gail Towbes Center for Dance
Under the Sea Mini Camp
The State Street Ballet Academy Mini-Dance Camps include ballet technique, jazz, tap, art, drama, and rehearsal for the end-of- session performance on the final Friday. The consistency of daily study of dance helps students improve their skills and allows them to improve rapidly.
Teacher: Kira Hopkins
The State Street Ballet Academy Mini-Dance Camps include ballet technique, jazz, tap, art, drama, and rehearsal for the end-of- session performance on the final Friday. The consistency of daily study of dance helps students improve their skills and allows them to improve rapidly.
Teacher: Kira Hopkins
Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday
9:00 AM to 12:00 PM
9:00 AM to 12:00 PM
Gail Towbes Center for Dance
Wizard of Oz 1 Week Dance Camp
The State Street Ballet Academy Dance Camps include ballet technique, jazz, tap, art, drama, and rehearsal for the end-of- session performance. The consistency of daily study of dance helps students improve their skills and allows them to improve rapidly. Young dancers have the opportunity to engage in the full theater experience, as they put together a musical production. Not only do they dance, sing and act, but they also help with their costumes and sets, making their production one that is uniquely their own.
Teachers: Allison Gustafson, Amara Galloway, Kira Tsivkin
The State Street Ballet Academy Dance Camps include ballet technique, jazz, tap, art, drama, and rehearsal for the end-of- session performance. The consistency of daily study of dance helps students improve their skills and allows them to improve rapidly. Young dancers have the opportunity to engage in the full theater experience, as they put together a musical production. Not only do they dance, sing and act, but they also help with their costumes and sets, making their production one that is uniquely their own.
Teachers: Allison Gustafson, Amara Galloway, Kira Tsivkin
Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday
9:00 AM to 3:30 PM
9:00 AM to 3:30 PM
Gail Towbes Center for Dance
Wizard of Oz Mini Camp
The State Street Ballet Academy Mini-Dance Camps include ballet technique, jazz, tap, art, drama, and rehearsal for the end-of- session performance on the final Friday. The consistency of daily study of dance helps students improve their skills and allows them to improve rapidly.
Teacher: Kira Hopkins
The State Street Ballet Academy Mini-Dance Camps include ballet technique, jazz, tap, art, drama, and rehearsal for the end-of- session performance on the final Friday. The consistency of daily study of dance helps students improve their skills and allows them to improve rapidly.
Teacher: Kira Hopkins
Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday
9:00 AM to 12:00 PM
9:00 AM to 12:00 PM
Gail Towbes Center for Dance
Contemporary and Choreography Camp
Contemporary & Choreography camp is for dancers who want to get creative and expand their horizons! Daily classes contemporary technique, choreography seminars, and a chance to choreograph. This camp includes an informal showing on Friday at 11am in the studio.
Teachers: Fenna Roukema and Amber Hirschfield
*Dancers who are taking Ballet Boot Camp also this week may stay at the studio for lunch from 12-12:30.
Contemporary & Choreography camp is for dancers who want to get creative and expand their horizons! Daily classes contemporary technique, choreography seminars, and a chance to choreograph. This camp includes an informal showing on Friday at 11am in the studio.
Teachers: Fenna Roukema and Amber Hirschfield
*Dancers who are taking Ballet Boot Camp also this week may stay at the studio for lunch from 12-12:30.
Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday
12:30 PM to 3:30 PM
12:30 PM to 3:30 PM
Gail Towbes Center for Dance
SSBYD Audition Camp
Get back in shape this summer and join us for our SSBYD audition camp! This camp will include technique & pointe as well as the opportunity to learn the Rudolph & Clara variations for the SSBYD/Rudolph/Nutcracker audition. This camp is strongly encouraged but not a prerequisite to audition.
PLEASE NOTE: Only students level 4 and up may audition for SSBYD. Students in the lower camp may attend the camp for experience, but are not eligible to audition.
Teachers: Allison Gustafson, Cecily MacDougall, Noam Tsivkin, Kira Hopkins
Get back in shape this summer and join us for our SSBYD audition camp! This camp will include technique & pointe as well as the opportunity to learn the Rudolph & Clara variations for the SSBYD/Rudolph/Nutcracker audition. This camp is strongly encouraged but not a prerequisite to audition.
PLEASE NOTE: Only students level 4 and up may audition for SSBYD. Students in the lower camp may attend the camp for experience, but are not eligible to audition.
Teachers: Allison Gustafson, Cecily MacDougall, Noam Tsivkin, Kira Hopkins
Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday
4:00 PM to 7:00 PM
4:00 PM to 7:00 PM
Gail Towbes Center for Dance
Mommy/Daddy & Me Ballet: 6-Week Summer Session
This fun exploration of dance class is for little ones ages 1+ to learn the very basics of movement and music with their parent!
Teaching artist: Natalie Burkhart
This fun exploration of dance class is for little ones ages 1+ to learn the very basics of movement and music with their parent!
Teaching artist: Natalie Burkhart
Saturday
9:15 AM to 10:00 AM
9:15 AM to 10:00 AM
Studio A
Gail Towbes Center for Dance
Gail Towbes Center for Dance
Pre-Ballet A&B: 6-Week Summer Session
Pre-Ballet A&B is for beginning dancers 3-6.
Pre-Ballet is an introduction to ballet basics using methods designed for young imaginative minds and bodies. Students are given the opportunity to move, stretch, and improve self-confidence while being introduced to basic ballet concepts, body alignment, posture, locomotor skills, as well as develop self-expression through creative movement.
Teaching artist: Natalie Burkhart
Dress code (female identifying): Light pink leotard, pink tights, pink ballet shoes, short pink skirt
Dress code (male identifying): Black tights, leggings, or dance shorts, plain white or black top, black ballet shoes
Pre-Ballet A&B is for beginning dancers 3-6.
Pre-Ballet is an introduction to ballet basics using methods designed for young imaginative minds and bodies. Students are given the opportunity to move, stretch, and improve self-confidence while being introduced to basic ballet concepts, body alignment, posture, locomotor skills, as well as develop self-expression through creative movement.
Teaching artist: Natalie Burkhart
Dress code (female identifying): Light pink leotard, pink tights, pink ballet shoes, short pink skirt
Dress code (male identifying): Black tights, leggings, or dance shorts, plain white or black top, black ballet shoes
Saturday
10:00 AM to 10:45 AM
10:00 AM to 10:45 AM
Studio A
Gail Towbes Center for Dance
Gail Towbes Center for Dance
Fall 2025
Pre-Ballet A
Pre-Ballet A is for beginning dancers 3+. This class performs in Rudolph and the SSBA Spring performance.
Pre-Ballet is an introduction to ballet basics using methods designed for young imaginative minds and bodies. Students are given the opportunity to move, stretch, and improve self-confidence while being introduced to basic ballet concepts, body alignment, posture, locomotor skills, as well as develop self-expression through creative movement.
Teaching artist: TBA
Dress code (female identifying): Light pink leotard, pink tights, pink ballet shoes, short pink skirt
Dress code (male identifying): Black tights, leggings, or dance shorts, plain white or black top, black ballet shoes
Pre-Ballet A is for beginning dancers 3+. This class performs in Rudolph and the SSBA Spring performance.
Pre-Ballet is an introduction to ballet basics using methods designed for young imaginative minds and bodies. Students are given the opportunity to move, stretch, and improve self-confidence while being introduced to basic ballet concepts, body alignment, posture, locomotor skills, as well as develop self-expression through creative movement.
Teaching artist: TBA
Dress code (female identifying): Light pink leotard, pink tights, pink ballet shoes, short pink skirt
Dress code (male identifying): Black tights, leggings, or dance shorts, plain white or black top, black ballet shoes
Monday
3:30 PM to 4:15 PM
3:30 PM to 4:15 PM
Studio A
Gail Towbes Center for Dance
Gail Towbes Center for Dance
Level 1 Jazz
This class is for students 8+ or in Level 1. Jazz Level 1 is for students who want to learn to move with style and add some dynamics to their dancing! This class performs in Rudolph and the SSBA Spring performance.
Teaching artist: Hailey Maynard
Dress code: Black pants, leggings, or shorts, Level color leotard or shirt, black jazz shoes, hair pulled back
Cost: $375 or $325 if registered for an additional class
This class is for students 8+ or in Level 1. Jazz Level 1 is for students who want to learn to move with style and add some dynamics to their dancing! This class performs in Rudolph and the SSBA Spring performance.
Teaching artist: Hailey Maynard
Dress code: Black pants, leggings, or shorts, Level color leotard or shirt, black jazz shoes, hair pulled back
Cost: $375 or $325 if registered for an additional class
Monday
4:30 PM to 5:30 PM
4:30 PM to 5:30 PM
Studio A
Gail Towbes Center for Dance
Gail Towbes Center for Dance
Level 2A&B Jazz
This class is for students 9+, or in Level 2A&B. Jazz 2A&B is for students who want to learn to move with style and add some dynamics to their dancing! This class performs in Rudolph and the SSBA Spring performance.
Teaching artist: Natalie Burkhart
Dress code: Black pants, leggings, or shorts, leotard or shirt, black jazz shoes, hair pulled back
Cost: $375 or $325 if registered for an additional class
This class is for students 9+, or in Level 2A&B. Jazz 2A&B is for students who want to learn to move with style and add some dynamics to their dancing! This class performs in Rudolph and the SSBA Spring performance.
Teaching artist: Natalie Burkhart
Dress code: Black pants, leggings, or shorts, leotard or shirt, black jazz shoes, hair pulled back
Cost: $375 or $325 if registered for an additional class
Monday
4:30 PM to 5:30 PM
4:30 PM to 5:30 PM
Studio C
Gail Towbes Center for Dance
Gail Towbes Center for Dance
SSBYD Specialty Class
Students will learn the mechanics of pointe work while refining their technique and artistry by learning solos from a principal dancer. This class is free for SSBYD students.
Teaching artist: TBA
Dress code: Black or pink leotard, ballet skirt (optional), pink tights, hair in a bun, pink pointe shoes
Students will learn the mechanics of pointe work while refining their technique and artistry by learning solos from a principal dancer. This class is free for SSBYD students.
Teaching artist: TBA
Dress code: Black or pink leotard, ballet skirt (optional), pink tights, hair in a bun, pink pointe shoes
Monday
6:00 PM to 7:00 PM
6:00 PM to 7:00 PM
Studio B
Gail Towbes Center for Dance
Gail Towbes Center for Dance
Pre-Ballet B
Pre-Ballet B is for beginning dancers 5+. This class performs in Rudolph and the SSBA Spring performance.
Pre-Ballet is an introduction to ballet basics using methods designed for young imaginative minds and bodies. Students are given the opportunity to move, stretch, and improve self-confidence while being introduced to basic ballet concepts, body alignment, posture, locomotor skills, as well as develop self-expression through creative movement.
Teaching artist: Natalie Burkhart
Dress code (female identifying): Light pink leotard, pink tights, pink ballet shoes, short pink skirt
Dress code (male identifying): Black tights, leggings, or dance shorts, plain white or black top, black ballet shoes
Pre-Ballet B is for beginning dancers 5+. This class performs in Rudolph and the SSBA Spring performance.
Pre-Ballet is an introduction to ballet basics using methods designed for young imaginative minds and bodies. Students are given the opportunity to move, stretch, and improve self-confidence while being introduced to basic ballet concepts, body alignment, posture, locomotor skills, as well as develop self-expression through creative movement.
Teaching artist: Natalie Burkhart
Dress code (female identifying): Light pink leotard, pink tights, pink ballet shoes, short pink skirt
Dress code (male identifying): Black tights, leggings, or dance shorts, plain white or black top, black ballet shoes
Tuesday
3:30 PM to 4:30 PM
3:30 PM to 4:30 PM
Studio C
Gail Towbes Center for Dance
Gail Towbes Center for Dance
Pre-Ballet/Jazz Combo
Pre-Ballet/Jazz Combo is for students 6+. Students will learn the basics of ballet and jazz dance. This class performs two dances in Rudolph and the SSBA Spring performance.
Teaching artist: Kira Hopkins
Dress code (female identifying): Light yellow leotard, pink tights, pink ballet shoes, short yellow skirt (optional), black jazz shoes
Dress code (male identifying): Black tights, leggings, or dance shorts, plain white or black top, black ballet shoes, black jazz shoes
Pre-Ballet/Jazz Combo is for students 6+. Students will learn the basics of ballet and jazz dance. This class performs two dances in Rudolph and the SSBA Spring performance.
Teaching artist: Kira Hopkins
Dress code (female identifying): Light yellow leotard, pink tights, pink ballet shoes, short yellow skirt (optional), black jazz shoes
Dress code (male identifying): Black tights, leggings, or dance shorts, plain white or black top, black ballet shoes, black jazz shoes
Tuesday
3:30 PM to 4:30 PM
3:30 PM to 4:30 PM
Studio A
Gail Towbes Center for Dance
Gail Towbes Center for Dance
Level 3A&B Jazz
This class is for students 10+, or in Level 3A&B. Jazz Level 3A&B is for students who want to learn to move with style and add some dynamics to their dancing! This class performs in Rudolph and the SSBA Spring performance.
Teaching artist: Kira Hopkins
Dress code: Black leggings, pants, or jazz shorts, leotard or shirt, black jazz shoes, hair pulled back
Cost: $375 or $325 if registered for an additional class
This class is for students 10+, or in Level 3A&B. Jazz Level 3A&B is for students who want to learn to move with style and add some dynamics to their dancing! This class performs in Rudolph and the SSBA Spring performance.
Teaching artist: Kira Hopkins
Dress code: Black leggings, pants, or jazz shorts, leotard or shirt, black jazz shoes, hair pulled back
Cost: $375 or $325 if registered for an additional class
Tuesday
4:30 PM to 5:30 PM
4:30 PM to 5:30 PM
Studio A
Gail Towbes Center for Dance
Gail Towbes Center for Dance
Level 4A Jazz
This class is for students 10+, or in Level 4A. Jazz 4A is for students who want to learn to move with style and add some dynamics to their dancing! This class performs in Rudolph and the SSBA Spring show.
Teaching Artist: Kira Hopkins
Dress code: Black leggings, pants, or shorts, leotard or shirt, black jazz shoes, hair pulled back
Cost: $375 or $325 if registered for an additional class
This class is for students 10+, or in Level 4A. Jazz 4A is for students who want to learn to move with style and add some dynamics to their dancing! This class performs in Rudolph and the SSBA Spring show.
Teaching Artist: Kira Hopkins
Dress code: Black leggings, pants, or shorts, leotard or shirt, black jazz shoes, hair pulled back
Cost: $375 or $325 if registered for an additional class
Tuesday
5:30 PM to 6:30 PM
5:30 PM to 6:30 PM
Studio C
Gail Towbes Center for Dance
Gail Towbes Center for Dance
Beginning Hip Hop
Learn to pop, lock, and groove with the beat! This class is for students aged 5-9. This class performs in Rudolph and the SSBA spring show.
Teaching artist: Hailey Maynard
Dress code: Athletic shoes, comfortable dance clothes, hair pulled back
Cost: $375 or $325 if registered for an additional class
Learn to pop, lock, and groove with the beat! This class is for students aged 5-9. This class performs in Rudolph and the SSBA spring show.
Teaching artist: Hailey Maynard
Dress code: Athletic shoes, comfortable dance clothes, hair pulled back
Cost: $375 or $325 if registered for an additional class
Wednesday
3:30 PM to 4:30 PM
3:30 PM to 4:30 PM
Studio C
Gail Towbes Center for Dance
Gail Towbes Center for Dance
Beginning Tap
Beginning Tap is for students ages 5-9. This class performs in Rudolph and the SSBA spring show.
Teaching artist: Kira Hopkins
Dress code: Black tap shoes, comfortable dance clothes, hair pulled back
Cost: $375 or $325 if registered for an additional class
Beginning Tap is for students ages 5-9. This class performs in Rudolph and the SSBA spring show.
Teaching artist: Kira Hopkins
Dress code: Black tap shoes, comfortable dance clothes, hair pulled back
Cost: $375 or $325 if registered for an additional class
Wednesday
4:30 PM to 5:30 PM
4:30 PM to 5:30 PM
Studio A
Gail Towbes Center for Dance
Gail Towbes Center for Dance
Boys Ballet
Boys Ballet is for male-identifying students who want to expand their ballet skills and in an all boys class! This class performs in Rudolph and the SSBA Spring show.
Teaching Artist: Noam Tsivkin
Dress code: Black tights or leggings, black ballet shoes, white shirt
Cost: $0 if registered for an additional class
Boys Ballet is for male-identifying students who want to expand their ballet skills and in an all boys class! This class performs in Rudolph and the SSBA Spring show.
Teaching Artist: Noam Tsivkin
Dress code: Black tights or leggings, black ballet shoes, white shirt
Cost: $0 if registered for an additional class
Wednesday
4:30 PM to 5:30 PM
4:30 PM to 5:30 PM
Studio C
Gail Towbes Center for Dance
Gail Towbes Center for Dance
Level 4B&C Jazz
Level 4B&C Jazz is for students who want to learn to move with style and add some dynamics to their dancing! This class performs in Rudolph and the SSBA Spring show.
Teaching Artist: Hailey Maynard
Dress code: Black leggings, pants, or shorts, leotard or shirt, black jazz shoes, hair pulled back
Cost: $375 or $325 if registered for an additional class
Level 4B&C Jazz is for students who want to learn to move with style and add some dynamics to their dancing! This class performs in Rudolph and the SSBA Spring show.
Teaching Artist: Hailey Maynard
Dress code: Black leggings, pants, or shorts, leotard or shirt, black jazz shoes, hair pulled back
Cost: $375 or $325 if registered for an additional class
Wednesday
4:30 PM to 5:30 PM
4:30 PM to 5:30 PM
Studio D
Gail Towbes Center for Dance
Gail Towbes Center for Dance
Level 5&6 Contemporary
For the advanced student with at least two years of experience with contemporary dance, or in Level 5&6. This class performs in Rudolph and the SSBA Spring performance.
Teaching artist: Fenna Roukema
Dress code: Socks or bare feet, comfortable dance clothes, hair pulled back
Cost: $375 or $325 if registered for an additional class
For the advanced student with at least two years of experience with contemporary dance, or in Level 5&6. This class performs in Rudolph and the SSBA Spring performance.
Teaching artist: Fenna Roukema
Dress code: Socks or bare feet, comfortable dance clothes, hair pulled back
Cost: $375 or $325 if registered for an additional class
Wednesday
4:30 PM to 5:30 PM
4:30 PM to 5:30 PM
Studio B
Gail Towbes Center for Dance
Gail Towbes Center for Dance
Level 4B&C Contemporary
For the intermediate student with at least one year of experience with contemporary dance, or in Level 4B&C. This class performs in Rudolph and the SSBA Spring performance.
Teaching artist: Fenna Roukema
Dress code: Socks or bare feet, comfortable dance clothes, hair pulled back
Cost: $375 or $325 if registered for an additional class
For the intermediate student with at least one year of experience with contemporary dance, or in Level 4B&C. This class performs in Rudolph and the SSBA Spring performance.
Teaching artist: Fenna Roukema
Dress code: Socks or bare feet, comfortable dance clothes, hair pulled back
Cost: $375 or $325 if registered for an additional class
Wednesday
5:30 PM to 6:30 PM
5:30 PM to 6:30 PM
Studio B
Gail Towbes Center for Dance
Gail Towbes Center for Dance
Level 5&6 Jazz
Jazz 5&6 is for students who want to learn to move with style and add some dynamics to their dancing! This class performs in Rudolph and the SSBA Spring show.
Teaching Artist: Hailey Maynard
Dress code: Black leggings, pants, or shorts, leotard or shirt, black jazz shoes, hair pulled back
Cost: $375 or $325 if registered for an additional class
Jazz 5&6 is for students who want to learn to move with style and add some dynamics to their dancing! This class performs in Rudolph and the SSBA Spring show.
Teaching Artist: Hailey Maynard
Dress code: Black leggings, pants, or shorts, leotard or shirt, black jazz shoes, hair pulled back
Cost: $375 or $325 if registered for an additional class
Wednesday
5:30 PM to 6:30 PM
5:30 PM to 6:30 PM
Studio D
Gail Towbes Center for Dance
Gail Towbes Center for Dance
Intermediate Tap
Intermediate/Advanced Tap is for students ages 9-18. This class performs in Rudolph and the SSBA spring show.
Teaching artist: Hailey Maynard
Dress code: Black tap shoes, comfortable dance clothes, hair pulled back
Cost: $375 or $325 if registered for an additional class
Intermediate/Advanced Tap is for students ages 9-18. This class performs in Rudolph and the SSBA spring show.
Teaching artist: Hailey Maynard
Dress code: Black tap shoes, comfortable dance clothes, hair pulled back
Cost: $375 or $325 if registered for an additional class
Wednesday
6:30 PM to 7:30 PM
6:30 PM to 7:30 PM
Studio B
Gail Towbes Center for Dance
Gail Towbes Center for Dance
Ballet Level 1
Ballet Level 1 is for students who are 8+ years old by Sept. 2024. Ballet Level 1 meets twice a week for ballet class.
This class performs in the Nutcracker, and the SSBA Spring performance.
Teaching Artists: Allison Gustafson (Monday, Kira Hopkins (Wednesday)
Dress code (female identifying): Green leotard, green skirt (optional) pink tights, pink ballet shoes, hair in a bun.
Dress code (male identifying): Black tights or leggings, black ballet shoes, white shirt.
Ballet Level 1 is for students who are 8+ years old by Sept. 2024. Ballet Level 1 meets twice a week for ballet class.
This class performs in the Nutcracker, and the SSBA Spring performance.
Teaching Artists: Allison Gustafson (Monday, Kira Hopkins (Wednesday)
Dress code (female identifying): Green leotard, green skirt (optional) pink tights, pink ballet shoes, hair in a bun.
Dress code (male identifying): Black tights or leggings, black ballet shoes, white shirt.
Monday Wednesday
3:30 PM to 4:30 PM
3:30 PM to 4:30 PM
Studio B
Gail Towbes Center for Dance
Gail Towbes Center for Dance
Ballet Level 2A
Ballet Level 2A is for students who have had at least 1 year of ballet experience.
Ballet Level 2A meets twice a week for ballet class.
This class performs in the Nutcracker and the SSBA Spring performance.
Teaching artists: Cecily MacDougall (Monday), Allison Gustafson (Wednesday)
Dress code (female identifying): Purple leotard, purple skirt (optional), pink tights, pink ballet shoes, hair in a bun
Dress code (male identifying): Black tights or leggings, black ballet shoes, white shirt
Ballet Level 2A is for students who have had at least 1 year of ballet experience.
Ballet Level 2A meets twice a week for ballet class.
This class performs in the Nutcracker and the SSBA Spring performance.
Teaching artists: Cecily MacDougall (Monday), Allison Gustafson (Wednesday)
Dress code (female identifying): Purple leotard, purple skirt (optional), pink tights, pink ballet shoes, hair in a bun
Dress code (male identifying): Black tights or leggings, black ballet shoes, white shirt
Monday Wednesday
3:30 PM to 4:30 PM
3:30 PM to 4:30 PM
Studio C
Gail Towbes Center for Dance
Gail Towbes Center for Dance
Ballet Level 2B
Ballet Level 2B is for students who have completed at least 2 years of ballet training.
Ballet Level 2 meets twice a week for ballet class.
This class performs in the Nutcracker and the SSBA Spring performance.
Teaching artists: Nathaniel Tyson (Monday), Noam Tsivkin (Wednesday)
Dress code: (female identifying): Purple leotard, purple skirt (optional), pink tights, pink ballet shoes, hair in a bun
Dress code (male identifying): Black tights or leggings, black ballet shoes, white shirt
Ballet Level 2B is for students who have completed at least 2 years of ballet training.
Ballet Level 2 meets twice a week for ballet class.
This class performs in the Nutcracker and the SSBA Spring performance.
Teaching artists: Nathaniel Tyson (Monday), Noam Tsivkin (Wednesday)
Dress code: (female identifying): Purple leotard, purple skirt (optional), pink tights, pink ballet shoes, hair in a bun
Dress code (male identifying): Black tights or leggings, black ballet shoes, white shirt
M 3:30 PM-4:30 PM
W 3:30 PM-4:30 PM
W 3:30 PM-4:30 PM
Studio D
Gail Towbes Center for Dance
Gail Towbes Center for Dance
Primary Ballet
Primary Ballet is for students 6+. This class performs in the Nutcracker and the SSBA spring performance.
Teaching artist: Amara Galloway
Dress code (female identifying): Light yellow leotard, pink tights, pink ballet shoes, short yellow skirt (optional)
Dress code (male identifying): Black tights, leggings, or dance shorts, plain white or black top, black ballet shoes
Primary Ballet is for students 6+. This class performs in the Nutcracker and the SSBA spring performance.
Teaching artist: Amara Galloway
Dress code (female identifying): Light yellow leotard, pink tights, pink ballet shoes, short yellow skirt (optional)
Dress code (male identifying): Black tights, leggings, or dance shorts, plain white or black top, black ballet shoes
Thursday
3:30 PM to 4:30 PM
3:30 PM to 4:30 PM
Studio A
Gail Towbes Center for Dance
Gail Towbes Center for Dance
Primary Ballet/Jazz Combo
Primary Ballet/Jazz Combo is for students 6+. Students will learn the basics of ballet and jazz dance. This class performs two dances in Rudolph and the SSBA Spring performance.
Teaching artist: Hailey Maynard
Dress code (female identifying): Light yellow leotard, pink tights, pink ballet shoes, black jazz shoes
Dress code (male identifying): Black tights, leggings, or dance shorts, plain white or black top, black ballet shoes, black jazz shoes
Primary Ballet/Jazz Combo is for students 6+. Students will learn the basics of ballet and jazz dance. This class performs two dances in Rudolph and the SSBA Spring performance.
Teaching artist: Hailey Maynard
Dress code (female identifying): Light yellow leotard, pink tights, pink ballet shoes, black jazz shoes
Dress code (male identifying): Black tights, leggings, or dance shorts, plain white or black top, black ballet shoes, black jazz shoes
Thursday
3:30 PM to 4:30 PM
3:30 PM to 4:30 PM
Studio C
Gail Towbes Center for Dance
Gail Towbes Center for Dance
Primary Jazz/Tap Combo
Primary Jazz/Tap Combo is for students 6+. Students will learn the basics of tap and jazz dance. This class performs two dances in Rudolph and the SSBA Spring performance.
Teaching artist: Kira Hopkins
Dress code (female identifying): Light yellow leotard, pink tights, black tap shoes, black jazz shoes
Dress code (male identifying): Black tights, leggings, or dance shorts, plain white or black top, black tap shoes, black jazz shoes
Primary Jazz/Tap Combo is for students 6+. Students will learn the basics of tap and jazz dance. This class performs two dances in Rudolph and the SSBA Spring performance.
Teaching artist: Kira Hopkins
Dress code (female identifying): Light yellow leotard, pink tights, black tap shoes, black jazz shoes
Dress code (male identifying): Black tights, leggings, or dance shorts, plain white or black top, black tap shoes, black jazz shoes
Thursday
4:30 PM to 5:30 PM
4:30 PM to 5:30 PM
Studio A
Gail Towbes Center for Dance
Gail Towbes Center for Dance
Level 3B&4A Contemporary
This class is for students 11+, or in Level 3B&4A. Dancers will learn the basics of contemporary dance. This class performs in Rudolph and the SSBA Spring performance.
Teaching artist: Hailey Maynard
Dress code: Socks or bare feet, comfortable dance clothes, hair pulled back
Cost: $375 or $325 if registered for an additional class
This class is for students 11+, or in Level 3B&4A. Dancers will learn the basics of contemporary dance. This class performs in Rudolph and the SSBA Spring performance.
Teaching artist: Hailey Maynard
Dress code: Socks or bare feet, comfortable dance clothes, hair pulled back
Cost: $375 or $325 if registered for an additional class
Thursday
5:30 PM to 6:30 PM
5:30 PM to 6:30 PM
Studio B
Gail Towbes Center for Dance
Gail Towbes Center for Dance
Ballet Level 3A
This class is for dancers who have completed at least 3 years of ballet training.
Ballet Level 3A meets twice a week for ballet class and once a week for Pointe & Pre-Pointe. Students will be invited to go en pointe at the school directors’ discretion.
This class performs in the Nutcracker, and the SSBA Spring performance.
Teaching artists: Allison Gustafson (Tuesday), Amara Galloway (Thursday) Kira Hopkins (Thursday).
Dress code: Black or light blue leotard, black or light blue skirt (optional), pink tights, pink ballet slippers, hair in a bun.
This class is for dancers who have completed at least 3 years of ballet training.
Ballet Level 3A meets twice a week for ballet class and once a week for Pointe & Pre-Pointe. Students will be invited to go en pointe at the school directors’ discretion.
This class performs in the Nutcracker, and the SSBA Spring performance.
Teaching artists: Allison Gustafson (Tuesday), Amara Galloway (Thursday) Kira Hopkins (Thursday).
Dress code: Black or light blue leotard, black or light blue skirt (optional), pink tights, pink ballet slippers, hair in a bun.
Tu 3:30 PM-4:30 PM
Th 3:30 PM-5:30 PM
Th 3:30 PM-5:30 PM
Studio B
Gail Towbes Center for Dance
Gail Towbes Center for Dance
Pre-Ballet: Ballet/Tap Combo
Jazz/Tap combo is a 60 minute class designed for students ages 4-6. Children will learn the basics of jazz and tap and learn two separate dances for the SSBA Winter and Spring performances.
Teaching artist: Kira Hopkins
Dress code (female identifying): Light pink leotard, pink tights or black leggings, short pink skirt (optional), black jazz shoes, black tap shoes
Dress code (male identifying): Black tights, leggings, or dance shorts, plain white or black top, black jazz shoes, black tap shoes
Jazz/Tap combo is a 60 minute class designed for students ages 4-6. Children will learn the basics of jazz and tap and learn two separate dances for the SSBA Winter and Spring performances.
Teaching artist: Kira Hopkins
Dress code (female identifying): Light pink leotard, pink tights or black leggings, short pink skirt (optional), black jazz shoes, black tap shoes
Dress code (male identifying): Black tights, leggings, or dance shorts, plain white or black top, black jazz shoes, black tap shoes
Friday
3:30 PM to 4:30 PM
3:30 PM to 4:30 PM
Studio A
Gail Towbes Center for Dance
Gail Towbes Center for Dance
SSBYD Conditioning
Stretch, strengthen, and improve your technique! This class is free & recommended for SSBYD.
Teaching artist: Amara Galloway
Dress code: Comfortable, tight fitting dance clothes or warm ups
Stretch, strengthen, and improve your technique! This class is free & recommended for SSBYD.
Teaching artist: Amara Galloway
Dress code: Comfortable, tight fitting dance clothes or warm ups
Friday
3:30 PM to 4:00 PM
3:30 PM to 4:00 PM
Studio D
Gail Towbes Center for Dance
Gail Towbes Center for Dance
Mommy/Daddy & Me
This fun exploration of dance class is for little ones ages 1+ to learn the very basics of movement and music with their parent! Mommy/Daddy & Me Ballet students do not perform. This class can be enrolled in for the whole semester or can be attended on a drop in basis.
This fun exploration of dance class is for little ones ages 1+ to learn the very basics of movement and music with their parent! Mommy/Daddy & Me Ballet students do not perform. This class can be enrolled in for the whole semester or can be attended on a drop in basis.
Saturday
9:15 AM to 10:00 AM
9:15 AM to 10:00 AM
Studio A
Gail Towbes Center for Dance
Gail Towbes Center for Dance
Pre-Ballet A
Pre-Ballet A is for beginning dancers 3+. This class performs in Rudolph and the SSBA Spring performance.
Pre-Ballet is an introduction to ballet basics using methods designed for young imaginative minds and bodies. Students are given the opportunity to move, stretch, and improve self-confidence while being introduced to basic ballet concepts, body alignment, posture, locomotor skills, as well as develop self-expression through creative movement.
Teaching artist: Kira Hopkins
Dress code (female identifying): Light pink leotard, pink tights, pink ballet shoes, short pink skirt
Dress code (male identifying): Black tights, leggings, or dance shorts, plain white or black top, black ballet shoes
Pre-Ballet A is for beginning dancers 3+. This class performs in Rudolph and the SSBA Spring performance.
Pre-Ballet is an introduction to ballet basics using methods designed for young imaginative minds and bodies. Students are given the opportunity to move, stretch, and improve self-confidence while being introduced to basic ballet concepts, body alignment, posture, locomotor skills, as well as develop self-expression through creative movement.
Teaching artist: Kira Hopkins
Dress code (female identifying): Light pink leotard, pink tights, pink ballet shoes, short pink skirt
Dress code (male identifying): Black tights, leggings, or dance shorts, plain white or black top, black ballet shoes
Saturday
10:00 AM to 10:45 AM
10:00 AM to 10:45 AM
Studio A
Gail Towbes Center for Dance
Gail Towbes Center for Dance
Pre-Ballet B
Pre-Ballet B is for beginning dancers 5+. This class performs in Rudolph and the SSBA Spring performance.
Pre-Ballet is an introduction to ballet basics using methods designed for young imaginative minds and bodies. Students are given the opportunity to move, stretch, and improve self-confidence while being introduced to basic ballet concepts, body alignment, posture, locomotor skills, as well as develop self-expression through creative movement.
Teaching artist: Kira Hopkins
Dress code (female identifying): Light pink leotard, pink tights, pink ballet shoes, short pink skirt
Dress code (male identifying): Black tights, leggings, or dance shorts, plain white or black top, black ballet shoes
Pre-Ballet B is for beginning dancers 5+. This class performs in Rudolph and the SSBA Spring performance.
Pre-Ballet is an introduction to ballet basics using methods designed for young imaginative minds and bodies. Students are given the opportunity to move, stretch, and improve self-confidence while being introduced to basic ballet concepts, body alignment, posture, locomotor skills, as well as develop self-expression through creative movement.
Teaching artist: Kira Hopkins
Dress code (female identifying): Light pink leotard, pink tights, pink ballet shoes, short pink skirt
Dress code (male identifying): Black tights, leggings, or dance shorts, plain white or black top, black ballet shoes
Saturday
10:45 AM to 11:30 AM
10:45 AM to 11:30 AM
Studio A
Gail Towbes Center for Dance
Gail Towbes Center for Dance
Ballet Level 3B
This class is for dancers who have completed at least 3 years of ballet training.
Ballet Level 3B meets three times per week for ballet class and once a week for Pointe/Pre-Pointe & Conditioning. Students will be invited to go en pointe at the school director's discretion. This class performs in the Nutcracker, and the SSBA Spring performance.
Teaching artists: Cecily MacDougall Tuesday), Allison Gustafson (Thursday), Noam Tsivkin (Saturday)
Dress code: Black or light blue leotard, black or light blue skirt (optional), pink tights, pink ballet slippers, hair in a bun
This class is for dancers who have completed at least 3 years of ballet training.
Ballet Level 3B meets three times per week for ballet class and once a week for Pointe/Pre-Pointe & Conditioning. Students will be invited to go en pointe at the school director's discretion. This class performs in the Nutcracker, and the SSBA Spring performance.
Teaching artists: Cecily MacDougall Tuesday), Allison Gustafson (Thursday), Noam Tsivkin (Saturday)
Dress code: Black or light blue leotard, black or light blue skirt (optional), pink tights, pink ballet slippers, hair in a bun
Tu 3:30 PM-4:30 PM
Th 4:30 PM-5:30 PM
Sa 9:00 AM-10:30 AM
Th 4:30 PM-5:30 PM
Sa 9:00 AM-10:30 AM
Gail Towbes Center for Dance
Ballet Level 4B
Ballet Level 4B is for students who have completed at least 4 years of ballet training. This class performs in the Nutcracker (SSBYD only), Rudolph, and the SSBA Spring performance. Dancers at this level may audition for State Street Ballet Young Dancers.
Teaching Artists: Cecily MacDougall (Monday), Noam Tsivkin (Tuesday), Marina Fliagina (Friday), Allison Gustafson (Saturday)
Dress code (female identifying): Black or rose pink leotard, pink ballet shoes, pink tights, hair in a bun, pink pointe shoes
Dress code (male identifying): Black tights or leggings, black ballet shoes, white shirt
Ballet Level 4B is for students who have completed at least 4 years of ballet training. This class performs in the Nutcracker (SSBYD only), Rudolph, and the SSBA Spring performance. Dancers at this level may audition for State Street Ballet Young Dancers.
Teaching Artists: Cecily MacDougall (Monday), Noam Tsivkin (Tuesday), Marina Fliagina (Friday), Allison Gustafson (Saturday)
Dress code (female identifying): Black or rose pink leotard, pink ballet shoes, pink tights, hair in a bun, pink pointe shoes
Dress code (male identifying): Black tights or leggings, black ballet shoes, white shirt
M 4:30 PM-6:00 PM
Tu 4:30 PM-6:00 PM
F 4:00 PM-5:00 PM
Sa 10:30 AM-12:00 PM
Tu 4:30 PM-6:00 PM
F 4:00 PM-5:00 PM
Sa 10:30 AM-12:00 PM
Gail Towbes Center for Dance
Ballet Level 4C
Ballet Level 4C is for students who have completed at least 4 years of ballet training. Students at this level may audition for State Street Ballet Young Dancers. This class performs in the Nutcracker (SSBYD Only), Rudolph, and the SSBA Spring performance.
Teaching Artists: Cecily MacDougall (Monday), Noam Tsivkin (Tuesday), Marina Fliagina (Friday), Allison Gustafson (Saturday).
Dress code (female identifying): Black or rose pink leotard, pink ballet shoes, pink tights, hair in a bun, pink pointe shoes
Dress code (male identifying): Black tights or leggings, black ballet shoes, white shirt
Ballet Level 4C is for students who have completed at least 4 years of ballet training. Students at this level may audition for State Street Ballet Young Dancers. This class performs in the Nutcracker (SSBYD Only), Rudolph, and the SSBA Spring performance.
Teaching Artists: Cecily MacDougall (Monday), Noam Tsivkin (Tuesday), Marina Fliagina (Friday), Allison Gustafson (Saturday).
Dress code (female identifying): Black or rose pink leotard, pink ballet shoes, pink tights, hair in a bun, pink pointe shoes
Dress code (male identifying): Black tights or leggings, black ballet shoes, white shirt
M 4:30 PM-6:00 PM
Tu 4:30 PM-6:00 PM
F 4:00 PM-5:00 PM
Sa 10:30 AM-12:00 PM
Tu 4:30 PM-6:00 PM
F 4:00 PM-5:00 PM
Sa 10:30 AM-12:00 PM
Gail Towbes Center for Dance
Ballet Level 5
Ballet Level 5 is for students who have completed at least 5 years of ballet training. This class performs in the Nutcracker (SSBYD Only), Rudolph, and the SSBA Spring performance. Students at this level may audition for State Street Ballet Young Dancers.
Teaching Artists: Allison Gustafson (Monday), Cecily MacDougall (Tuesday), Amara Galloway (Friday), Noam Tsivkin (Saturday)
Dress code (female identifying): Black or royal blue leotard, pink ballet shoes, pink tights, hair in a bun, pink pointe shoes
Dress code (male identifying): Black tights or leggings, black ballet shoes, white shirt
Ballet Level 5 is for students who have completed at least 5 years of ballet training. This class performs in the Nutcracker (SSBYD Only), Rudolph, and the SSBA Spring performance. Students at this level may audition for State Street Ballet Young Dancers.
Teaching Artists: Allison Gustafson (Monday), Cecily MacDougall (Tuesday), Amara Galloway (Friday), Noam Tsivkin (Saturday)
Dress code (female identifying): Black or royal blue leotard, pink ballet shoes, pink tights, hair in a bun, pink pointe shoes
Dress code (male identifying): Black tights or leggings, black ballet shoes, white shirt
M 4:30 PM-6:00 PM
Tu 4:30 PM-6:00 PM
F 4:00 PM-5:00 PM
Sa 10:30 AM-12:00 PM
Tu 4:30 PM-6:00 PM
F 4:00 PM-5:00 PM
Sa 10:30 AM-12:00 PM
Gail Towbes Center for Dance
Ballet Level 6
Ballet Level 6 is for students who have completed at least 6 years of ballet training. This class performs in the Nutcracker (SSBYD Only), Rudolph, and the SSBA Spring performance. Students at this level may audition for State Street Ballet Young Dancers.
Teaching Artists: Allison Gustafson (Monday), Cecily MacDougall (Tuesday), Amara Galloway (Friday), Noam Tsivkin (Saturday)
Dress code (female identifying): Black or royal blue leotard, pink ballet shoes, pink tights, hair in a bun, pink pointe shoes
Dress code (male identifying): Black tights or leggings, black ballet shoes, white shirt
Ballet Level 6 is for students who have completed at least 6 years of ballet training. This class performs in the Nutcracker (SSBYD Only), Rudolph, and the SSBA Spring performance. Students at this level may audition for State Street Ballet Young Dancers.
Teaching Artists: Allison Gustafson (Monday), Cecily MacDougall (Tuesday), Amara Galloway (Friday), Noam Tsivkin (Saturday)
Dress code (female identifying): Black or royal blue leotard, pink ballet shoes, pink tights, hair in a bun, pink pointe shoes
Dress code (male identifying): Black tights or leggings, black ballet shoes, white shirt
M 4:30 PM-6:00 PM
Tu 4:30 PM-6:00 PM
F 4:30 PM-5:30 PM
Sa 10:30 AM-12:00 PM
Tu 4:30 PM-6:00 PM
F 4:30 PM-5:30 PM
Sa 10:30 AM-12:00 PM
Gail Towbes Center for Dance
Ballet Level 4A
Ballet Level 4A is for students who have completed at least 4 years of ballet training.
This class performs in the Nutcracker (SSBYD only), Rudolph, and the SSBA Spring performance. Dancers at this level may audition for State Street Ballet Young Dancers.
Teaching Artists: Allison Gustafson (Tuesday, Friday), Cecily MacDougall (Thursday), Allison (Friday) Noam Tsivkin (Saturday)
Dress code (female identifying): Black or rose pink leotard, pink ballet shoes, pink tights, hair in a bun, pink pointe shoes
Dress code (male identifying): Black tights or leggings, black ballet shoes, white shirt
Ballet Level 4A is for students who have completed at least 4 years of ballet training.
This class performs in the Nutcracker (SSBYD only), Rudolph, and the SSBA Spring performance. Dancers at this level may audition for State Street Ballet Young Dancers.
Teaching Artists: Allison Gustafson (Tuesday, Friday), Cecily MacDougall (Thursday), Allison (Friday) Noam Tsivkin (Saturday)
Dress code (female identifying): Black or rose pink leotard, pink ballet shoes, pink tights, hair in a bun, pink pointe shoes
Dress code (male identifying): Black tights or leggings, black ballet shoes, white shirt
Tu 4:30 PM-5:30 PM
Th 4:30 PM-5:45 PM
F 4:00 PM-5:00 PM
Sa 9:00 AM-10:30 AM
Th 4:30 PM-5:45 PM
F 4:00 PM-5:00 PM
Sa 9:00 AM-10:30 AM
Gail Towbes Center for Dance