'25-'26 School Year
Advanced Lyrical
Megan Werkema
This class is for those age 14+ who have had dance training in the past. Students in Advanced Lyrical must also be enrolled in a ballet class. Please email gracedanceinc@gmail.com with placement questions!
Attire: leotard/tights, or form-fitting top and leggings
Shoes: dance paws or half-soles
Ages 14 - 18
Megan Werkema
This class is for those age 14+ who have had dance training in the past. Students in Advanced Lyrical must also be enrolled in a ballet class. Please email gracedanceinc@gmail.com with placement questions!
Attire: leotard/tights, or form-fitting top and leggings
Shoes: dance paws or half-soles
Ages 14 - 18
Monday
3:30 PM to 4:30 PM
3:30 PM to 4:30 PM
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Jazz/Tap 1
Megan Werkema
This class is an introductory course into jazz technique, tap technique, and performance. Students will learn the fundamentals of both styles, and touch on performance basics.
Attire: Form-fitting athletic top and stretchy bottoms (no denim)
Shoes: Jazz shoes and tap shoes
Ages 5 - 7
Megan Werkema
This class is an introductory course into jazz technique, tap technique, and performance. Students will learn the fundamentals of both styles, and touch on performance basics.
Attire: Form-fitting athletic top and stretchy bottoms (no denim)
Shoes: Jazz shoes and tap shoes
Ages 5 - 7
Monday
4:30 PM to 5:30 PM
4:30 PM to 5:30 PM
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Beginning Tap 2
Kim Bridges
This class can be an introduction for children new to dance/tap or a step up in level from pre ballet/tap. In Beginning Tap, students will work on basic tap steps such as shuffles, cramp rolls, and flaps as well as further develop their understand of timing, rhythm, and music interpretation.
*Attire: Athletic clothes such as leggings and tank tops
Shoes: tap shoes
Ages 7 - 10
Kim Bridges
This class can be an introduction for children new to dance/tap or a step up in level from pre ballet/tap. In Beginning Tap, students will work on basic tap steps such as shuffles, cramp rolls, and flaps as well as further develop their understand of timing, rhythm, and music interpretation.
*Attire: Athletic clothes such as leggings and tank tops
Shoes: tap shoes
Ages 7 - 10
Monday
5:30 PM to 6:30 PM
5:30 PM to 6:30 PM
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Intermediate Tap
Kim Bridges
Intermediate tap Is the continuation of education in tap technique. is for students who have a solid understanding of the basics of tap and are ready for more of a challenge. This class will focus less on basic movement and more on solidifying crisp sounds, patterns, and footwork on an age appropriate basis. In addition to developing stronger technique, students will work on more difficult rhythmic patterns and combinations.
*Attire: Athletic clothes such as leggings and tank tops, tap shoes
Ages 11 - 18
Kim Bridges
Intermediate tap Is the continuation of education in tap technique. is for students who have a solid understanding of the basics of tap and are ready for more of a challenge. This class will focus less on basic movement and more on solidifying crisp sounds, patterns, and footwork on an age appropriate basis. In addition to developing stronger technique, students will work on more difficult rhythmic patterns and combinations.
*Attire: Athletic clothes such as leggings and tank tops, tap shoes
Ages 11 - 18
Monday
6:30 PM to 7:30 PM
6:30 PM to 7:30 PM
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Intermediate Jazz
Megan Werkema
Jazz is a technical dance style that focuses on strength, rhythm and flexibility training, and is formed from a combination of ballet and modern styles. Students will mainly focus on classic jazz technique, such as leaps, turns, kicks, showmanship, rhythm and body awareness. This class is ideal for a student with prior dance technique training.
*Attire: Athletic clothes such as leggings and tank tops
Shoes: jazz shoes
Ages 11 - 18
Megan Werkema
Jazz is a technical dance style that focuses on strength, rhythm and flexibility training, and is formed from a combination of ballet and modern styles. Students will mainly focus on classic jazz technique, such as leaps, turns, kicks, showmanship, rhythm and body awareness. This class is ideal for a student with prior dance technique training.
*Attire: Athletic clothes such as leggings and tank tops
Shoes: jazz shoes
Ages 11 - 18
Tuesday
3:30 PM to 4:30 PM
3:30 PM to 4:30 PM
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Intermediate Lyrical
Megan Werkema
Intermediate lyrical is for students who have a solid understanding of fundamental ballet and/or lyrical technique. This class builds on the skill learned in beginning lyrical and will push dancers to learn harder tricks, emote more complex emotions, and hone in further on proper technique.
*Attire: Athletic clothes such as leggings and tank tops, dance paws
Ages 11 - 13
Megan Werkema
Intermediate lyrical is for students who have a solid understanding of fundamental ballet and/or lyrical technique. This class builds on the skill learned in beginning lyrical and will push dancers to learn harder tricks, emote more complex emotions, and hone in further on proper technique.
*Attire: Athletic clothes such as leggings and tank tops, dance paws
Ages 11 - 13
Tuesday
4:30 PM to 5:30 PM
4:30 PM to 5:30 PM
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Beginning Lyrical
Clare Ashby
Lyrical is a form of dance that has both jazz and ballet influences and has quickly become one of the most popular forms of dance. Our Beginning Lyrical is a class where students will learn how to emote and portray music through movement as well as work together as a group to relay their story to the audience. Students will dance to music that has lyrics in a fluid and emotion driven fashion.Â
*Attire: Athletic clothes such as leggings and tank tops, dance paws
Ages 7 - 10
Clare Ashby
Lyrical is a form of dance that has both jazz and ballet influences and has quickly become one of the most popular forms of dance. Our Beginning Lyrical is a class where students will learn how to emote and portray music through movement as well as work together as a group to relay their story to the audience. Students will dance to music that has lyrics in a fluid and emotion driven fashion.Â
*Attire: Athletic clothes such as leggings and tank tops, dance paws
Ages 7 - 10
Tuesday
5:30 PM to 6:30 PM
5:30 PM to 6:30 PM
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Adult Tap
Patricia Hendrix
This class is for adults of any age wanting to start dancing, continue dancing, or just get some exercise! This class will explore the fundamentals of tap technique and performance.
Attire: Athleticwear
Shoes: Tap shoes (low heels recommended for beginner dancers)
Ages 18 - 99
Patricia Hendrix
This class is for adults of any age wanting to start dancing, continue dancing, or just get some exercise! This class will explore the fundamentals of tap technique and performance.
Attire: Athleticwear
Shoes: Tap shoes (low heels recommended for beginner dancers)
Ages 18 - 99
Tuesday
7:45 PM to 8:45 PM
7:45 PM to 8:45 PM
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Creative Movement 2
Rachel Sippert
This class gives young children the opportunity to move to music and express themselves through dance. They will practice following directions, developing gross motor skills, and experience imaginative movement, and will begin to learn basic ballet positions and technique. Students will enjoy having the freedom to express themselves through dance and interact with their fellow students.
*Attire: Leotard, tights, ballet shoes. (Princess dresses are welcome :)
Ages 3 - 5
Rachel Sippert
This class gives young children the opportunity to move to music and express themselves through dance. They will practice following directions, developing gross motor skills, and experience imaginative movement, and will begin to learn basic ballet positions and technique. Students will enjoy having the freedom to express themselves through dance and interact with their fellow students.
*Attire: Leotard, tights, ballet shoes. (Princess dresses are welcome :)
Ages 3 - 5
Wednesday
2:00 PM to 2:45 PM
2:00 PM to 2:45 PM
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Intermediate Hip Hop
Clare Ashby
Intermediate Hip Hop is for high-energy students who have completed beginning hip hop, or who fit the age requirement and are new to the style! In this class students will build onto the basics of popping, locking, tutting, and footwork while building confidence and strength, and work on performance quality.
*Attire: Athletic clothes such as leggings and tank tops,
Shoes: clean, close-toed shoes for studio use only (converse style shoes work well. NO sandals, flip flops, or crocs).
Ages 10 - 18
Clare Ashby
Intermediate Hip Hop is for high-energy students who have completed beginning hip hop, or who fit the age requirement and are new to the style! In this class students will build onto the basics of popping, locking, tutting, and footwork while building confidence and strength, and work on performance quality.
*Attire: Athletic clothes such as leggings and tank tops,
Shoes: clean, close-toed shoes for studio use only (converse style shoes work well. NO sandals, flip flops, or crocs).
Ages 10 - 18
Wednesday
4:00 PM to 5:00 PM
4:00 PM to 5:00 PM
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Beginning Hip Hop
Clare Ashby
Beginning Hip Hop Is the perfect class for high energy students who are new to dance! In this class students will learn the basics of popping, locking, tutting, and footwork.
*Attire: Athletic clothes such as leggings and tank tops
Shoes: clean shoes for studio use only (converse style lace-up shoes work well. NO sandals, flip flops, or crocs)
Ages 6 - 10
Clare Ashby
Beginning Hip Hop Is the perfect class for high energy students who are new to dance! In this class students will learn the basics of popping, locking, tutting, and footwork.
*Attire: Athletic clothes such as leggings and tank tops
Shoes: clean shoes for studio use only (converse style lace-up shoes work well. NO sandals, flip flops, or crocs)
Ages 6 - 10
Wednesday
5:00 PM to 6:00 PM
5:00 PM to 6:00 PM
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Beginning Ballet 2
Lissa King
Ballet Beginning 2 builds upon the foundational skills of Ballet Beginning 1 with more emphasis placed on correct technique and class structure. Ballet Beginning 2 is the perfect class for students who have completed Ballet Beginning 1 and have been advised to move up, as well as students who fall into the Ballet Beginning 2 age range.
*Attire: Leotard, tights, ballet shoes, hair pulled back
Ages 7 - 11
Lissa King
Ballet Beginning 2 builds upon the foundational skills of Ballet Beginning 1 with more emphasis placed on correct technique and class structure. Ballet Beginning 2 is the perfect class for students who have completed Ballet Beginning 1 and have been advised to move up, as well as students who fall into the Ballet Beginning 2 age range.
*Attire: Leotard, tights, ballet shoes, hair pulled back
Ages 7 - 11
Wednesday
6:00 PM to 7:00 PM
6:00 PM to 7:00 PM
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Intermediate Ballet 1&2
Lissa King
Ballet Intermediate 1 & 2 is for students who have had prior ballet training. It builds upon everything that students have learned in their ballet training thus far. In this class, there is stronger emphasis on more advanced barre and center combinations, building skills in petite allegro and gaining strength through more complex adagio combinations. In addition, students will continue to further hone in on their technique.
*Attire: Leotard, pink tights, split sole ballet shoes, hair in a bun
Ages 11 - 14
Lissa King
Ballet Intermediate 1 & 2 is for students who have had prior ballet training. It builds upon everything that students have learned in their ballet training thus far. In this class, there is stronger emphasis on more advanced barre and center combinations, building skills in petite allegro and gaining strength through more complex adagio combinations. In addition, students will continue to further hone in on their technique.
*Attire: Leotard, pink tights, split sole ballet shoes, hair in a bun
Ages 11 - 14
Wednesday
7:00 PM to 8:30 PM
7:00 PM to 8:30 PM
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Beginning Ballet 3
Megan Werkema
Beginning Ballet 3 builds on the technical foundation of students' ballet training thus far. More emphasis is placed on learning and memorizing proper French terms, memorizing longer combinations, and body alignment.
Attire: leotard, tights, split sole pink ballet shoes, hair pulled back
Ages 8 - 11
Megan Werkema
Beginning Ballet 3 builds on the technical foundation of students' ballet training thus far. More emphasis is placed on learning and memorizing proper French terms, memorizing longer combinations, and body alignment.
Attire: leotard, tights, split sole pink ballet shoes, hair pulled back
Ages 8 - 11
Thursday
3:30 PM to 4:30 PM
3:30 PM to 4:30 PM
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Beginning Ballet 1
Megan Werkema
Beginning Ballet 1 is an introductory course to ballet technique basics. Students will learn basic ballet positions and technique, dance class etiquette, practice following instructions waiting turns, and working together.
Attire: leotard, tights, ballet shoes, and hair pulled back
Ages 5 - 7
Megan Werkema
Beginning Ballet 1 is an introductory course to ballet technique basics. Students will learn basic ballet positions and technique, dance class etiquette, practice following instructions waiting turns, and working together.
Attire: leotard, tights, ballet shoes, and hair pulled back
Ages 5 - 7
Thursday
4:30 PM to 5:30 PM
4:30 PM to 5:30 PM
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Adult Ballet
Claire Rosenberger
This class is for adult students age 18-99, with any level of experience in dance or ballet. It is a great way to get exercise, form community, and learn a graceful dance discipline!
*Attire: Fitted clothing of student's preference; leotards are optional. Tights or leggings with ballet slippers are required, dance skirts and shorts optional.
Ages 15 - 99
Claire Rosenberger
This class is for adult students age 18-99, with any level of experience in dance or ballet. It is a great way to get exercise, form community, and learn a graceful dance discipline!
*Attire: Fitted clothing of student's preference; leotards are optional. Tights or leggings with ballet slippers are required, dance skirts and shorts optional.
Ages 15 - 99
Thursday
6:45 PM to 8:00 PM
6:45 PM to 8:00 PM
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Intermediate Ballet 3 & 4
Claire Rosenberger
In Intermediate Ballet 3 & 4, students are taught more complex and strenuous combinations on the barre, in the center, and across the floor. At this point in their dance career, more focus will be placed on gaining strength in the legs and ankles so that students may be prepared physically for the possibility to go en pointe. Pre-pointe and pointe exercises will be woven into barre exercises.
*Attire: Leotard, tights, split sole ballet shoes, hair pulled back
Ages 14 - 19
Claire Rosenberger
In Intermediate Ballet 3 & 4, students are taught more complex and strenuous combinations on the barre, in the center, and across the floor. At this point in their dance career, more focus will be placed on gaining strength in the legs and ankles so that students may be prepared physically for the possibility to go en pointe. Pre-pointe and pointe exercises will be woven into barre exercises.
*Attire: Leotard, tights, split sole ballet shoes, hair pulled back
Ages 14 - 19
Tu 6:30 PM-7:45 PM
Th 5:30 PM-6:45 PM
Th 5:30 PM-6:45 PM
Grace in Motion
Creative Movement 1
Rachel Sippert
This class gives young children the opportunity to move to music and express themselves through dance. They will practice following directions, developing gross motor skills, and experience imaginative movement. Students will enjoy having the freedom to express themselves through dance and interact with their fellow students.
*Attire: Leotard, tights, ballet shoes. (Princess dresses are welcome :)
Ages 2.5 - 4.5
Rachel Sippert
This class gives young children the opportunity to move to music and express themselves through dance. They will practice following directions, developing gross motor skills, and experience imaginative movement. Students will enjoy having the freedom to express themselves through dance and interact with their fellow students.
*Attire: Leotard, tights, ballet shoes. (Princess dresses are welcome :)
Ages 2.5 - 4.5
Friday
11:00 AM to 11:45 AM
11:00 AM to 11:45 AM
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Teen Ballroom
Rachel Sippert
We offer a fun, safe, and respectful learning environment for teens to thrive. These students learn to lead and follow, have correct posture in dance position, proper technique for lifting and being lifted, and recognize the rhythm and timing for each different style. They also learn self-respect, respect for their dance partners, confidence as they tackle new and different physical tasks, and social skills as they interact with their peers.
*Attire: clothing that allows for movement, and covers midriff. Ballroom or dress shoes - Ballroom shoes preferred. If dress shoes, they must be flexible allowing for proper foot movement.
Ages 14 - 18
Rachel Sippert
We offer a fun, safe, and respectful learning environment for teens to thrive. These students learn to lead and follow, have correct posture in dance position, proper technique for lifting and being lifted, and recognize the rhythm and timing for each different style. They also learn self-respect, respect for their dance partners, confidence as they tackle new and different physical tasks, and social skills as they interact with their peers.
*Attire: clothing that allows for movement, and covers midriff. Ballroom or dress shoes - Ballroom shoes preferred. If dress shoes, they must be flexible allowing for proper foot movement.
Ages 14 - 18
Friday
4:30 PM to 6:00 PM
4:30 PM to 6:00 PM
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Adult Couples Ballroom
Rachel Sippert
*Must have a partner. Schedules individually with instructors*
Couples can master a skill-appropriate ballroom dance routine, or just learn how to move to the music! Both private and group lessons are available. Whether you're preparing for a special event like a wedding or have just always wanted to learn Ballroom, you'll be amazed at the results. We begin at the level that's right for you, so no prior dance experience is required.
*Attire: clothing that allows for movement, and covers midriff. Ballroom or dress shoes - Ballroom shoes preferred. If dress shoes, they must be flexible allowing for proper foot movement.
Ages 18 - 99
Rachel Sippert
*Must have a partner. Schedules individually with instructors*
Couples can master a skill-appropriate ballroom dance routine, or just learn how to move to the music! Both private and group lessons are available. Whether you're preparing for a special event like a wedding or have just always wanted to learn Ballroom, you'll be amazed at the results. We begin at the level that's right for you, so no prior dance experience is required.
*Attire: clothing that allows for movement, and covers midriff. Ballroom or dress shoes - Ballroom shoes preferred. If dress shoes, they must be flexible allowing for proper foot movement.
Ages 18 - 99
Friday
6:00 PM to 7:00 PM
6:00 PM to 7:00 PM
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Adult Contemporary
Kim Bridges
This class is for adults of all ages and experience levels who want to explore the freedom and expression of contemporary dance!
Attire: athletic wear, socks or bare feet
Ages 17 - 99
Kim Bridges
This class is for adults of all ages and experience levels who want to explore the freedom and expression of contemporary dance!
Attire: athletic wear, socks or bare feet
Ages 17 - 99
Saturday
9:00 AM to 10:30 AM
9:00 AM to 10:30 AM
Grace in Motion