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Season 2025/2026

Name
Days
Location
Creative Dance Mondays
45-MINUTE CLASS ONCE PER WEEK | Ages 3 to 5
Creative movement ballet-based class for students who are ready to be in a classroom without a parent present.
Using make-believe imagery, hands-on props, and interactive music, children explore basic dance concepts. Children also practice taking turns, sharing, and following directions.
Monday
4:00 PM to 4:45 PM
Studio C
Launchpad
Creative Dance Tuesdays
45-MINUTE CLASS ONCE PER WEEK | Ages 3 to 5
Creative movement ballet-based class for students who are ready to be in a classroom without a parent present.
Using make-believe imagery, hands-on props, and interactive music, children explore basic dance concepts. Children also practice taking turns, sharing, and following directions.
Tuesday
4:00 PM to 4:45 PM
Studio C
Launchpad
Ballet 1 (Very Beginning)
1-HOUR CLASS ONCE PER WEEK | Ages 6 and up
Dancers with one year or less of training. Students learn the basic ballet positions, the progression of a standard ballet barre, and learning the French vocabulary that defines all the steps in ballet. These students also move into beginning center work, away from the support of the ballet barre.
Tuesday
5:00 PM to 6:00 PM
Studio C
Launchpad
Intermediate Contemporary & Jazz
1.5 - HOUR CLASS ONCE PER WEEK. INTERMEDIATE | Ages 11 to adults
The class will focus on musical theatre JAZZ the first semester and on CONTEMPORARY dance in the second semester.
Intermediate Level: dancers should have had a minimum of 1-2 years of experience prior to taking this class.
Tuesday
6:00 PM to 7:30 PM
Studio C
Launchpad
Silver Slippers Adult Ballet
1 HOUR CLASS, ONCE PER WEEK | Age Adults
This is a low impact class geared towards adults. Basic ballet positions, theory & terminology are covered as well as functional stretching and strength. Classes are co-ed and geared toward adult students 30+ years old. We welcome younger, interested people to participate in Adult Dance Classes as well.
Wednesday
11:00 AM to 12:00 PM
Studio C
Launchpad
Beginning Contemporary & Jazz
1-HOUR CLASS ONCE PER WEEK. ALL LEVELS | Ages 7 to 11
Class will focus on basic JAZZ fundamentals in the first semester and CONTEMPORARY techniques in the second semester. Beginning Level: dancers need not have any prior experience.
Wednesday
5:15 PM to 6:15 PM
Open Studio
Launchpad
Pre-Ballet Wednesdays
Dancers learn coordination, ballet vocabulary, and classroom etiquette in a progressive sequence based on their development. Children explore basic dance concepts and practice taking turns, sharing, and following directions.
Wednesday
5:15 PM to 6:00 PM
Studio C
Launchpad
Pre-Ballet Thursdays
45-MINUTE CLASS ONCE PER WEEK | Ages 4 1/2 to 6
Dancers learn coordination, ballet vocabulary, and classroom etiquette in a progressive sequence based on their development. Children explore basic dance concepts and practice taking turns, sharing, and following directions.
Thursday
4:00 PM to 4:45 PM
Studio C
Launchpad
Ballet 2 & 3 (Beginner / Intermediate)
1 - HOUR CLASS, 1-2 DAYS/WEEK | Placement by the School Director
Student learns the ballet technique appropriate for each level, and when the student's body has become strong enough to accomplish the movements taught, then at the discretion of the Director, the student moves to the next level where more intricate steps and combinations are introduced. Ballet advancement is based on ability of meeting specific standards, not age.
Monday Thursday
5:00 PM to 6:00 PM
Studio C
Launchpad
Ballet 4 (Intermediate)
1 1/2 -HOUR CLASS, 2-3 DAYS PER WEEK. Dancers learn the ballet technique appropriate for each level, and when the student's body has become strong enough to accomplish the movements taught, then at the discretion of the Artistic Director, the student moves to the next level where more intricate steps and combinations are introduced. Ballet advancement is based on ability to meet specific standards, not age.
M 6:00 PM-7:45 PM
Th 6:00 PM-7:45 PM
Sa 10:30 AM-12:00 PM
Studio C
Launchpad
Ballet 5 & 6 (Advanced)
1 1/2+ -HOUR CLASS, 3-5 DAYS PER WEEK.
Dancers learn the ballet technique appropriate for each level, and when the student's body has become strong enough to accomplish the movements taught, then at the discretion of the Artistic Director, the student moves to the next level where more intricate steps and combinations are introduced. Ballet advancement is based on ability, not age.
This level includes strong pointe work as well as contemporary and classical techniques. Student must make the minimum number of weekly classes in order to have the strength and stamina required for this level.
M 6:00 PM-7:45 PM
W 6:15 PM-7:45 PM
Th 6:00 PM-7:45 PM
Sa 10:30 AM-12:00 PM
Studio C
Launchpad