UFDA 2025-2026 Classes
Introduction to Dance II & Tap (5-6 yr. old)
Melissa Daniel
This class is full
This class is an introductory ballet class. Dancers will work with musicality, simple floor patterns, partnering, pantomime and coordination and strengthening exercises. Basic tap skills will be introduced for the 1st 15 minutes of class. Tap will not be performed in the annual performance. Dancers will only perform 1 ballet dance in performance.
Pink leotard, pink tights, pink leather ballet shoes and black Tap shoes must be a professional dance brand, such as Capezio or Bloch. These shoes have the appropriate metal taps that won't scratch or damage dance floors.
Melissa Daniel
This class is full
This class is an introductory ballet class. Dancers will work with musicality, simple floor patterns, partnering, pantomime and coordination and strengthening exercises. Basic tap skills will be introduced for the 1st 15 minutes of class. Tap will not be performed in the annual performance. Dancers will only perform 1 ballet dance in performance.
Pink leotard, pink tights, pink leather ballet shoes and black Tap shoes must be a professional dance brand, such as Capezio or Bloch. These shoes have the appropriate metal taps that won't scratch or damage dance floors.
Monday
5:00 PM to 5:45 PM
5:00 PM to 5:45 PM
Studio A
Upper Falls Dance Academy
Upper Falls Dance Academy
Modern 1
Marilyn Pierce
This class is full
Pre-requisite: Beg. Modern or Instructor Approval
Modern 1 will continue explore beginning level modern skills, as well as, begin simple partnering and improvisation work
Marilyn Pierce
This class is full
Pre-requisite: Beg. Modern or Instructor Approval
Modern 1 will continue explore beginning level modern skills, as well as, begin simple partnering and improvisation work
Monday
6:15 PM to 7:15 PM
6:15 PM to 7:15 PM
Studio A
Upper Falls Dance Academy
Upper Falls Dance Academy
Intermediate Ballet (non-performing)
Marilyn Pierce
This class will be a non-performance class. Students will continue to work on skills that coincide with an additional Intermediate Ballet class.
Marilyn Pierce
This class will be a non-performance class. Students will continue to work on skills that coincide with an additional Intermediate Ballet class.
Monday
7:15 PM to 8:15 PM
7:15 PM to 8:15 PM
Studio A
Upper Falls Dance Academy
Upper Falls Dance Academy
Pointe 1
Melissa Daniel
Instructors Approval + enrolled in 2 ballet classes Intermediate and above.
Beginning level and 2nd year progression pointe level
Melissa Daniel
Instructors Approval + enrolled in 2 ballet classes Intermediate and above.
Beginning level and 2nd year progression pointe level
Monday
8:15 PM to 8:45 PM
8:15 PM to 8:45 PM
Studio B
Upper Falls Dance Academy
Upper Falls Dance Academy
Pointe 2
Melissa Daniel
Instructors Approval + enrolled in 2 ballet classes Intermediate and above.
Intermediate level of pointe and 2nd year progression level
Melissa Daniel
Instructors Approval + enrolled in 2 ballet classes Intermediate and above.
Intermediate level of pointe and 2nd year progression level
Monday
8:15 PM to 9:00 PM
8:15 PM to 9:00 PM
Studio A
Upper Falls Dance Academy
Upper Falls Dance Academy
Ballet 2
Tara Vierheller
This class is full
Tara Vierheller
This class is full
Tuesday
5:00 PM to 6:00 PM
5:00 PM to 6:00 PM
Studio B
Upper Falls Dance Academy
Upper Falls Dance Academy
Introduction to Dance I (4-5 yr. old)
Melissa Daniel
This class is full
This class is an introductory ballet class. Dancers will work with musicality, simple floor patterns, partnering, pantomime and coordination and strengthening exercises.
Pale pink leotard and tights. Pink leather ballet shoes.
Melissa Daniel
This class is full
This class is an introductory ballet class. Dancers will work with musicality, simple floor patterns, partnering, pantomime and coordination and strengthening exercises.
Pale pink leotard and tights. Pink leather ballet shoes.
Tuesday
5:00 PM to 5:45 PM
5:00 PM to 5:45 PM
Studio A
Upper Falls Dance Academy
Upper Falls Dance Academy
Primary Ballet & Tap
Melissa Daniel
This class is full
Continuation of Introduction of Dance skills for ballet & beginning level tap skills that work to develop rhythm and foot articulation. Students will perform ballet in June performance (tap dance may be added to perform)
Pale blue leotard, pink tights, pink leather ballet shoes (professional style i.e. Bloch, capezio) & black Maryjane style tap shoes.
Melissa Daniel
This class is full
Continuation of Introduction of Dance skills for ballet & beginning level tap skills that work to develop rhythm and foot articulation. Students will perform ballet in June performance (tap dance may be added to perform)
Pale blue leotard, pink tights, pink leather ballet shoes (professional style i.e. Bloch, capezio) & black Maryjane style tap shoes.
Tuesday
5:45 PM to 6:45 PM
5:45 PM to 6:45 PM
Studio B
Upper Falls Dance Academy
Upper Falls Dance Academy
Intermediate Ballet
Tara Vierheller
Tara Vierheller
Tuesday
7:00 PM to 8:00 PM
7:00 PM to 8:00 PM
Studio A
Upper Falls Dance Academy
Upper Falls Dance Academy
Intermediate Jazz
Tara Vierheller
This class is full
Pre-Requisite: Jazz 7 & above.
Tara Vierheller
This class is full
Pre-Requisite: Jazz 7 & above.
Tuesday
8:00 PM to 9:00 PM
8:00 PM to 9:00 PM
Studio A
Upper Falls Dance Academy
Upper Falls Dance Academy
Beginning Jazz
Alexa Hewitt
This class is full
Pre-requisite: Ballet 1 & must be enrolled in a ballet 1 or higher class
Alexa Hewitt
This class is full
Pre-requisite: Ballet 1 & must be enrolled in a ballet 1 or higher class
Wednesday
5:00 PM to 5:45 PM
5:00 PM to 5:45 PM
Studio A
Upper Falls Dance Academy
Upper Falls Dance Academy
Tap 2
Alexa Hewitt
This class is full
Alexa Hewitt
This class is full
Wednesday
5:45 PM to 6:15 PM
5:45 PM to 6:15 PM
Studio B
Upper Falls Dance Academy
Upper Falls Dance Academy
Modern 2
Alyson Shiflett
Pre-requisite: Modern 1 + 1 ballet level
Alyson Shiflett
Pre-requisite: Modern 1 + 1 ballet level
Wednesday
6:00 PM to 7:00 PM
6:00 PM to 7:00 PM
Studio B
Upper Falls Dance Academy
Upper Falls Dance Academy
Tap 3
Alexa Hewitt
This class is full
This tap class will be a continuation of skills learned in Tap 2/3.
Alexa Hewitt
This class is full
This tap class will be a continuation of skills learned in Tap 2/3.
Wednesday
6:15 PM to 7:00 PM
6:15 PM to 7:00 PM
Studio A
Upper Falls Dance Academy
Upper Falls Dance Academy
Jazz 2
Alexa Hewitt
This class is full
Pre-Requisite - Jazz 1 + Registered in a ballet class
Alexa Hewitt
This class is full
Pre-Requisite - Jazz 1 + Registered in a ballet class
Wednesday
7:00 PM to 8:00 PM
7:00 PM to 8:00 PM
Studio B
Upper Falls Dance Academy
Upper Falls Dance Academy
Jazz 3
Alyson Shiflett
This class is full
Pre-requisite: Jazz 2 + 1 ballet class
Alyson Shiflett
This class is full
Pre-requisite: Jazz 2 + 1 ballet class
Wednesday
7:00 PM to 8:00 PM
7:00 PM to 8:00 PM
Studio A
Upper Falls Dance Academy
Upper Falls Dance Academy
Intermediate Modern
Alyson Shiflett
Prerequisite - Instructors Approval
Alyson Shiflett
Prerequisite - Instructors Approval
Wednesday
8:00 PM to 9:00 PM
8:00 PM to 9:00 PM
Studio A
Upper Falls Dance Academy
Upper Falls Dance Academy
Primary II Ballet
Melissa Daniel
This class is full
Continuation of Primary Dance skills for ballet. Class will work with more formal ballet technique and dance formations.
Pale blue leotard, pink tights, pink leather ballet shoes (professional style i.e. Bloch, capezio).
Melissa Daniel
This class is full
Continuation of Primary Dance skills for ballet. Class will work with more formal ballet technique and dance formations.
Pale blue leotard, pink tights, pink leather ballet shoes (professional style i.e. Bloch, capezio).
Thursday
5:00 PM to 5:45 PM
5:00 PM to 5:45 PM
Studio B
Upper Falls Dance Academy
Upper Falls Dance Academy
Primary II Tap
Melissa Daniel
This class is full
Continuation of Primary level tap skills that work to develop rhythm and foot articulation.
Pale blue leotard, tan or pink tights, black Maryjane style tap shoes (professional style i.e. Bloch, capezio, Leo)
Melissa Daniel
This class is full
Continuation of Primary level tap skills that work to develop rhythm and foot articulation.
Pale blue leotard, tan or pink tights, black Maryjane style tap shoes (professional style i.e. Bloch, capezio, Leo)
Thursday
5:45 PM to 6:15 PM
5:45 PM to 6:15 PM
Studio A
Upper Falls Dance Academy
Upper Falls Dance Academy
Ballet 4 - Syllabus (non-performing)
Melissa Daniel
Pre-Requisite: Teacher Approval
Dancers will continue to learn set exercises from the Grade 4 level Royal Academy of Dance syllabus, which will include set dances and character dance work. www.usroyalacademyofdance.org
Melissa Daniel
Pre-Requisite: Teacher Approval
Dancers will continue to learn set exercises from the Grade 4 level Royal Academy of Dance syllabus, which will include set dances and character dance work. www.usroyalacademyofdance.org
Thursday
6:15 PM to 7:15 PM
6:15 PM to 7:15 PM
Studio B
Upper Falls Dance Academy
Upper Falls Dance Academy
Beginning Contemporary
Jamie VanRensselaer
Pre-requisite: Students must enrolled in all and be at or above Ballet 4, Modern 2 & Jazz 3 level in order to enroll or instructor's approval.
Jamie VanRensselaer
Pre-requisite: Students must enrolled in all and be at or above Ballet 4, Modern 2 & Jazz 3 level in order to enroll or instructor's approval.
Thursday
7:15 PM to 8:00 PM
7:15 PM to 8:00 PM
Studio B
Upper Falls Dance Academy
Upper Falls Dance Academy
Intermediate Tap
Melissa Daniel
Pre-requisite Tap 7 / instructors approval
Melissa Daniel
Pre-requisite Tap 7 / instructors approval
Thursday
7:15 PM to 8:00 PM
7:15 PM to 8:00 PM
Studio A
Upper Falls Dance Academy
Upper Falls Dance Academy
Intermediate Contemporary
Jamie VanRensselaer
Must take Intermediate ballet or higher level & an additional 2 classes in ballet, Jazz or Modern class at Intermediate or higher level,
Jamie VanRensselaer
Must take Intermediate ballet or higher level & an additional 2 classes in ballet, Jazz or Modern class at Intermediate or higher level,
Thursday
8:00 PM to 9:00 PM
8:00 PM to 9:00 PM
Studio A
Upper Falls Dance Academy
Upper Falls Dance Academy
2025-2026 Session & Drop-In Classes
Outdoor Yoga
Jamie Redmer
Take a break, stretch your body, and relax your mind. $12 drop-in fee will automatically be charged once class is complete.
Join us for Outdoor Yoga — a relaxing, beginner-friendly class to flow through gentle postures, reset your body, and calm your mind.
It's the perfect way to end your day and give your body some love!
Come move, breathe, and enjoy the sunset with us.
5-5:40pm - Monday - September 22, 29
$12/drop-in class, ages 13+
🧘♀️ What to bring:
Yoga mat
Water bottle
Jamie Redmer
Take a break, stretch your body, and relax your mind. $12 drop-in fee will automatically be charged once class is complete.
Join us for Outdoor Yoga — a relaxing, beginner-friendly class to flow through gentle postures, reset your body, and calm your mind.
It's the perfect way to end your day and give your body some love!
Come move, breathe, and enjoy the sunset with us.
5-5:40pm - Monday - September 22, 29
$12/drop-in class, ages 13+
🧘♀️ What to bring:
Yoga mat
Water bottle
Monday
5:00 PM to 5:40 PM
5:00 PM to 5:40 PM
Upper Falls Dance Academy
Introduction to Modern (8-week session class)
Melissa Daniel
Introduction to basic modern skills for ages 8-10. This class introduces young dancers to the foundations of modern dance through creative movement, exploration, and age-appropriate technique. Students will learn basic modern dance skills.
8-week session class September 8- October 27.Parents will be invited to watch the last class of the session.
Melissa Daniel
Introduction to basic modern skills for ages 8-10. This class introduces young dancers to the foundations of modern dance through creative movement, exploration, and age-appropriate technique. Students will learn basic modern dance skills.
8-week session class September 8- October 27.Parents will be invited to watch the last class of the session.
Monday
6:45 PM to 7:15 PM
6:45 PM to 7:15 PM
Studio B
Upper Falls Dance Academy
Upper Falls Dance Academy
$80.00
Creative Movement - parent & child (ages 2-3)
Melissa Daniel
Register for this class by going to the 2025-2026 Session Classes tab.
$80 for a 8-week class - 10/21-12/16 (no class 11/25)
Students will be introduced to basic dance locomotor movements, develop musicality and create imaginative stories through movement. A parent is encouraged to participate in the class.
New and returning students can enroll for this class.
Students can wear any comfortable clothing to move in. Students will move in their bare feet.
Melissa Daniel
Register for this class by going to the 2025-2026 Session Classes tab.
$80 for a 8-week class - 10/21-12/16 (no class 11/25)
Students will be introduced to basic dance locomotor movements, develop musicality and create imaginative stories through movement. A parent is encouraged to participate in the class.
New and returning students can enroll for this class.
Students can wear any comfortable clothing to move in. Students will move in their bare feet.
Tuesday
4:30 PM to 5:00 PM
4:30 PM to 5:00 PM
Studio A
Upper Falls Dance Academy
Upper Falls Dance Academy
$80.00
Strength & Conditioning for Dancers - Weekly Drop In Class Only
Alyson Shiflett
Pre-requisite: Ballet 2 & above. You will be charge $10 drop-in class fee once class is completed.
This class is drop-in! Log into your portal to enroll for the class each week. We ask to enroll at least 24hrs. advance of the class. Instructor will notify if class will not run due to lack of enrollment.
- Each week, dancers will have the opportunity to focus on key exercises that will target their core strength, flexibility, alignment and balance to improve technique and increase stamina. This class will combine aerobic, body weight, pilates exercises and more to create power and stability that can be applied to other dance classes throughout the year.
Alyson Shiflett
Pre-requisite: Ballet 2 & above. You will be charge $10 drop-in class fee once class is completed.
This class is drop-in! Log into your portal to enroll for the class each week. We ask to enroll at least 24hrs. advance of the class. Instructor will notify if class will not run due to lack of enrollment.
- Each week, dancers will have the opportunity to focus on key exercises that will target their core strength, flexibility, alignment and balance to improve technique and increase stamina. This class will combine aerobic, body weight, pilates exercises and more to create power and stability that can be applied to other dance classes throughout the year.
Wednesday
5:30 PM to 6:00 PM
5:30 PM to 6:00 PM
Studio B
Upper Falls Dance Academy
Upper Falls Dance Academy
Adult Tap Class (8-week session)
Judy Daniel
This class is full
6-week session - 10/29-12/10 (no class 11/26)
This tap class is a beginner friendly class for young and older adults. Adult tap dance classes offer a fun and engaging way for adults to learn tap, focusing on technique, rhythm, and musicality. These classes will cover basic steps, terminology, and combinations. They are a great form of exercise, improving coordination, balance, and musicality.
Judy Daniel
This class is full
6-week session - 10/29-12/10 (no class 11/26)
This tap class is a beginner friendly class for young and older adults. Adult tap dance classes offer a fun and engaging way for adults to learn tap, focusing on technique, rhythm, and musicality. These classes will cover basic steps, terminology, and combinations. They are a great form of exercise, improving coordination, balance, and musicality.
Wednesday
8:00 PM to 9:00 PM
8:00 PM to 9:00 PM
Studio B
Upper Falls Dance Academy
Upper Falls Dance Academy
$95.00
Creative Movement - (ages 3-4)
Melissa Daniel
Register for this class by going to the 2025-2026 Session Classes tab.
$80 for a 8-week class. 10/23-12/18 (no class 11/27)
Students will be introduced to basic dance locomotor movements, develop musicality and create imaginative stories through movement.
New and returning students can enroll for this class.
Students can wear any comfortable clothing to move in. Students will move in their bare feet.
Melissa Daniel
Register for this class by going to the 2025-2026 Session Classes tab.
$80 for a 8-week class. 10/23-12/18 (no class 11/27)
Students will be introduced to basic dance locomotor movements, develop musicality and create imaginative stories through movement.
New and returning students can enroll for this class.
Students can wear any comfortable clothing to move in. Students will move in their bare feet.
Thursday
4:30 PM to 5:00 PM
4:30 PM to 5:00 PM
Studio A
Upper Falls Dance Academy
Upper Falls Dance Academy
$80.00
Sunset Yoga
Jamie Redmer
Take a break, stretch your body, and relax your mind. $12 drop-in fee will automatically be charged once class is complete.
Join us for Sunset Yoga — a relaxing, beginner-friendly class to flow through gentle postures, reset your body, and calm your mind.
It's the perfect way to end your day and give your body some love!
Come move, breathe, and enjoy the sunset with us.
6:30-7:20pm - Monday - September 8, 15, 22, 29 & Thursday - September 11,18, 25
$12/drop-in class, ages 13+
🧘♀️ What to bring:
Yoga mat
Water bottle
Jamie Redmer
Take a break, stretch your body, and relax your mind. $12 drop-in fee will automatically be charged once class is complete.
Join us for Sunset Yoga — a relaxing, beginner-friendly class to flow through gentle postures, reset your body, and calm your mind.
It's the perfect way to end your day and give your body some love!
Come move, breathe, and enjoy the sunset with us.
6:30-7:20pm - Monday - September 8, 15, 22, 29 & Thursday - September 11,18, 25
$12/drop-in class, ages 13+
🧘♀️ What to bring:
Yoga mat
Water bottle
Monday Thursday
6:30 PM to 7:20 PM
6:30 PM to 7:20 PM
Upper Falls Dance Academy