UFDA 2025-2026 Classes
Introduction to Dance & Tap (5-6 yr. old)
Melissa Daniel
This class introduces the young child to musicality, simple floor patterns, partnering, mime 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 introduces the young child to musicality, simple floor patterns, partnering, mime 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
Ballet 1
Melissa Daniel
Melissa Daniel
Monday
5:45 PM to 6:45 PM
5:45 PM to 6:45 PM
Studio B
Upper Falls Dance Academy
Upper Falls Dance Academy
Modern 1
Marilyn Pierce
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
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
Tap 1
Melissa Daniel
Melissa Daniel
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
Ballet 3
Melissa Daniel
Melissa Daniel
Monday
7:15 PM to 8:15 PM
7:15 PM to 8:15 PM
Studio B
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 Ballet 7 class.
Marilyn Pierce
This class will be a non-performance class. Students will continue to work on skills that coincide with an additional Ballet 7 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
Marilyn Pierce
Instructors Approval + enrolled in 2 ballet classes Intermediate and above.
Beginning level and 2nd year progression pointe level
Marilyn Pierce
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
Melissa Daniel
Instructors Approval + enrolled in 2 ballet classes Intermediate and above.
Intermediate level of pointe
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
Tara Vierheller
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 (4-5 yr. old)
Melissa Daniel
This class introduces the young child to musicality, simple floor patterns, partnering, mime coordination and strengthening exercises.
Pale pink leotard& tights. Pink leather ballet shoes.
Melissa Daniel
This class introduces the young child to musicality, simple floor patterns, partnering, mime coordination and strengthening exercises.
Pale pink leotard& 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
Continuation of Introduction of Dance skills for ballet & beginning level tap skills that work to develop rhythm and foot articulation.
Pale blue leotard, pink tights, pink leather ballet shoes (professional style i.e. Bloch, capezio) & black Maryjane style tap shoes.
Melissa Daniel
Continuation of Introduction of Dance skills for ballet & beginning level tap skills that work to develop rhythm and foot articulation.
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
Ballet 4
Tara Vierheller
Tara Vierheller
Tuesday
6:00 PM to 7:00 PM
6:00 PM to 7:00 PM
Studio A
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
Tap 4
Melissa Daniel
Melissa Daniel
Tuesday
7:00 PM to 7:45 PM
7:00 PM to 7:45 PM
Studio B
Upper Falls Dance Academy
Upper Falls Dance Academy
Intermediate Jazz
Tara Vierheller
Pre-Requisite: Jazz 7 & above.
Tara Vierheller
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
Pre-requisite: Ballet 1 & must be enrolled in a ballet 1 or higher class
Alexa Hewitt
Pre-requisite: Ballet 1 & must be enrolled in a ballet 1 or higher class
Wednesday
5:00 PM to 6:00 PM
5:00 PM to 6:00 PM
Studio A
Upper Falls Dance Academy
Upper Falls Dance Academy
Strength & Conditioning for Dancers - Weekly Drop In Class Only
Alyson Shiflett
Pre-requisite: Ballet 2 & above.
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.
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
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 A
Upper Falls Dance Academy
Upper Falls Dance Academy
Tap 3
Alexa Hewitt
This tap class will be a continuation of skills learned in Tap 2/3.
Alexa Hewitt
This tap class will be a continuation of skills learned in Tap 2/3.
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
Jazz 2
Alexa Hewitt
Pre-Requisite - Jazz 1 + Registered in a ballet class
Alexa Hewitt
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
Pre-requisite: Jazz 2 + 1 ballet class
Alyson Shiflett
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
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
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
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
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 B
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: Ballet 4 plus 2 additional classes in either or both - Ballet 4, Modern 2, Jazz 3 or instructors approval
Jamie VanRensselaer
Pre-requisite: Ballet 4 plus 2 additional classes in either or both - Ballet 4, Modern 2, Jazz 3 or instructors 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 Classes
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
Adult Tap Class (8-week session)
Judy Daniel
6-week session - 10/22-12/3 (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
6-week session - 10/22-12/3 (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