2026 Dance Classes
Flexibility, Strength, Turns & Leaps (JUNE 25th)
Thursday June 25th 11:00am-1:00pm
This class will set dancers up for success this summer! They will take home exercises they can do at home for flexibility and strength all summer. We will work on brand new stretches to help lengthen through the back of the knee and gain a correct heel stretch. Age-appropriate plyometrics and core work for stronger jumps. Big Skills will be heel stretches, firebird jump, calypso leaps, double pirouettes, and attitude turn.
Thursday June 25th 11:00am-1:00pm
This class will set dancers up for success this summer! They will take home exercises they can do at home for flexibility and strength all summer. We will work on brand new stretches to help lengthen through the back of the knee and gain a correct heel stretch. Age-appropriate plyometrics and core work for stronger jumps. Big Skills will be heel stretches, firebird jump, calypso leaps, double pirouettes, and attitude turn.
11:00 AM to 1:00 PM
Main
Flexibility, Strength, Turns & Leaps (JUNE 30th)
Tuesday June 30th 11am-1pm
This class will set dancers up for success this summer! They will take home exercises they can do at home for flexibility and strength all summer. We will work on brand new stretches to help lengthen through the back of the knee and gain a correct heel stretch. Age-appropriate plyometrics and core work for stronger jumps. Big Skills will be heel stretches, firebird jump, calypso leaps, double pirouettes, and attitude turn.
Tuesday June 30th 11am-1pm
This class will set dancers up for success this summer! They will take home exercises they can do at home for flexibility and strength all summer. We will work on brand new stretches to help lengthen through the back of the knee and gain a correct heel stretch. Age-appropriate plyometrics and core work for stronger jumps. Big Skills will be heel stretches, firebird jump, calypso leaps, double pirouettes, and attitude turn.
11:00 AM to 1:00 PM
Main
SUMMER: Dance & Art!
Mondays & Wednesdays
Beginning June 22nd through July 15th
11:00-noon
Ages 2-5 students will explore ballet, tap, jazz, and hip hop. Each lesson comes with a craft or art project. Tap shoes are great but not required. Students may wear dance leotards or athletic clothes and ballet slippers or gripper socks.
This class will perform at the Arts & Crafts Festival on Friday July 17th. This is an optional performance meaning you can still take the class and chose not to perform.
Age range is flexible. If your child is outside of this age range but wants to participate, please message me.
Mondays & Wednesdays
Beginning June 22nd through July 15th
11:00-noon
Ages 2-5 students will explore ballet, tap, jazz, and hip hop. Each lesson comes with a craft or art project. Tap shoes are great but not required. Students may wear dance leotards or athletic clothes and ballet slippers or gripper socks.
This class will perform at the Arts & Crafts Festival on Friday July 17th. This is an optional performance meaning you can still take the class and chose not to perform.
Age range is flexible. If your child is outside of this age range but wants to participate, please message me.
11:00 AM to 12:00 PM
Main
SUMMER: Hawaiian Dance Camp!
July 9 & 10
11am-1pm
HAWAIIAN Dance Camp ages 7 and up
Learn the sway of the islands. Learn an authentic Hawaiian style hula and try out spinning poi! This camp will also be invited to perform at the Arts & Crafts festival Friday July 17th.
July 9 & 10
11am-1pm
HAWAIIAN Dance Camp ages 7 and up
Learn the sway of the islands. Learn an authentic Hawaiian style hula and try out spinning poi! This camp will also be invited to perform at the Arts & Crafts festival Friday July 17th.
11:00 AM to 1:00 PM
Main
THE DANCE BREAK: Corporate Team Building Dance Class
The Dance Break ©!
The Dance Break is designed to be a part of your corporate team building event or simply a break for employees during a normal day. Movement is designed for adults who are in business casual or workday clothes, mid-work day. No need to change. All movements are considerate of age and ability level. Movements can be done in any common area or a board room.
Starting off we will lead gentle stretching and “deskerise” stretches you can use in your average work day. Plus simple breath work exercises.
You may choose one song from this list of songs for your DANCE BREAK.
Billie Jean by Michael Jackson- Tap/Pop Routine
Church Clap by Lacrae -Hip Hop
Lovely Day by Bill Withers-Jazzy/Groovy
All choreography is beginner level.
To conclude our studio’s students will share what being part of Mrs. Sarah’s Ballet/UP Dance Co. means to them and how you can get involved. Whether it’s a corporate sponsorship or simply sharing your Dance Break on social media-every little bit helps!
The cost to book is $50 for a 30-minute session
The Dance Break ©!
The Dance Break is designed to be a part of your corporate team building event or simply a break for employees during a normal day. Movement is designed for adults who are in business casual or workday clothes, mid-work day. No need to change. All movements are considerate of age and ability level. Movements can be done in any common area or a board room.
Starting off we will lead gentle stretching and “deskerise” stretches you can use in your average work day. Plus simple breath work exercises.
You may choose one song from this list of songs for your DANCE BREAK.
Billie Jean by Michael Jackson- Tap/Pop Routine
Church Clap by Lacrae -Hip Hop
Lovely Day by Bill Withers-Jazzy/Groovy
All choreography is beginner level.
To conclude our studio’s students will share what being part of Mrs. Sarah’s Ballet/UP Dance Co. means to them and how you can get involved. Whether it’s a corporate sponsorship or simply sharing your Dance Break on social media-every little bit helps!
The cost to book is $50 for a 30-minute session
12:00 PM to 12:30 PM
Main
Kids Yoga with Mae!
Does your child LOVE Cosmic Kids Yoga? Then you don't want to miss this!
Saturday June 27th at 3pm
MSB Studio 218A East Main Marion
Bring your own mat (there are some available at the studio if needed)
Bring a water bottle
Wear comfortable clothes and bare feet or gripper socks.
Mae is a former Pediatric Occupational Therapy Assistant and Mom to her two homeschooled kids and new baby. She has worked with children in daycare and school settings almost all her adult life. She completed 200hr yoga training in 2020 and received her Bachelor's in Health and Behavioral sciences in 2024. So, she understands the importance of play and movement for kids of all ages. Come meet Mae at Yoga Class! Get moving, have fun, and connect with others in the community!
Does your child LOVE Cosmic Kids Yoga? Then you don't want to miss this!
Saturday June 27th at 3pm
MSB Studio 218A East Main Marion
Bring your own mat (there are some available at the studio if needed)
Bring a water bottle
Wear comfortable clothes and bare feet or gripper socks.
Mae is a former Pediatric Occupational Therapy Assistant and Mom to her two homeschooled kids and new baby. She has worked with children in daycare and school settings almost all her adult life. She completed 200hr yoga training in 2020 and received her Bachelor's in Health and Behavioral sciences in 2024. So, she understands the importance of play and movement for kids of all ages. Come meet Mae at Yoga Class! Get moving, have fun, and connect with others in the community!
3:00 PM to 3:45 PM
Main
SUMMER: Ballet & Tap!
Mondays & Wednesdays
Beginning June 22nd through July 15th
3:30-4:30pm
Ages 4-8 students will learn and practice ballet and tap in this combo class. Ballet slippers and tap shoes required.
This class will perform at the Arts & Crafts Festival on Friday July 17th. This is an optional performance.
Mondays & Wednesdays
Beginning June 22nd through July 15th
3:30-4:30pm
Ages 4-8 students will learn and practice ballet and tap in this combo class. Ballet slippers and tap shoes required.
This class will perform at the Arts & Crafts Festival on Friday July 17th. This is an optional performance.
3:30 PM to 4:30 PM
Main
SUMMER: Hip Hop!
Mondays & Wednesdays
Beginning June 22nd through July 15th
5:00-6:00pm
Ages 7 and up Come learn to groove and break in this high energy and fun class!
This class will perform at the Arts & Crafts Festival on Friday July 17th. This is an optional performance.
Ballet slippers, jazz slippers, jazz sneakers, or gripper socks.
Mondays & Wednesdays
Beginning June 22nd through July 15th
5:00-6:00pm
Ages 7 and up Come learn to groove and break in this high energy and fun class!
This class will perform at the Arts & Crafts Festival on Friday July 17th. This is an optional performance.
Ballet slippers, jazz slippers, jazz sneakers, or gripper socks.
5:00 PM to 6:00 PM
Main
Beginner Belly Dancing with Teresa
Beginner belly dancing class ages 18+
Monday July 20th
6:30-7:30pm at Mrs Sarah’s Ballet studio in Marion Va (218A East Main)
**Hip scarves available for purchase
Teresa Thompson is the co-founder and co-troupe leader of Misfit Gypsies, a professional
Bellydance troupe located in Tri-Cities. The Misfit Gypsies, voted Best Dance Act of 2022
Renaissance Festival Awards, perform in venues ranging from intimate cafes to full-scale theater
productions and festivals.
Teresa has been sharing her love of Middle Eastern, known as Raqs Sharqi, (fusion) dance in the Tri-
Cities and surrounding region for over 20 years. She discovered Bellydance in 1999 and has
continued her studies to improve her training since. She is trained in numerous styles of Bellydance
and with a myriad of props (wings, sword, veil, fans, baskets, cane, shamadan, etc.). Her Bellydance
education began with Raqs Sharqi, and has expanded her studies to include Persian, Tribal Fusion,
and Turkish. Throughout the years she has participated in various workshops to help strengthen her
dance and studied under the instruction of renowned educators such as (Samara Iara, Katayoun,
Sadie, Jim Boz, Madame Onca, and Zafira Dance Company). Currently, Teresa performs and teaches
regularly in the Tri-Cities comprising the cities of Kingsport, Johnson City, and Bristol TN-VA.
Teresa’s goal as an instructor is to help her students recognize their uniqueness and strengths so
they may begin celebrating their individuality and experience the joy of dancing. Her goal as a
performer is to make an authentic connection with the audience to allow them to be in the moment.
Beginner belly dancing class ages 18+
Monday July 20th
6:30-7:30pm at Mrs Sarah’s Ballet studio in Marion Va (218A East Main)
**Hip scarves available for purchase
Teresa Thompson is the co-founder and co-troupe leader of Misfit Gypsies, a professional
Bellydance troupe located in Tri-Cities. The Misfit Gypsies, voted Best Dance Act of 2022
Renaissance Festival Awards, perform in venues ranging from intimate cafes to full-scale theater
productions and festivals.
Teresa has been sharing her love of Middle Eastern, known as Raqs Sharqi, (fusion) dance in the Tri-
Cities and surrounding region for over 20 years. She discovered Bellydance in 1999 and has
continued her studies to improve her training since. She is trained in numerous styles of Bellydance
and with a myriad of props (wings, sword, veil, fans, baskets, cane, shamadan, etc.). Her Bellydance
education began with Raqs Sharqi, and has expanded her studies to include Persian, Tribal Fusion,
and Turkish. Throughout the years she has participated in various workshops to help strengthen her
dance and studied under the instruction of renowned educators such as (Samara Iara, Katayoun,
Sadie, Jim Boz, Madame Onca, and Zafira Dance Company). Currently, Teresa performs and teaches
regularly in the Tri-Cities comprising the cities of Kingsport, Johnson City, and Bristol TN-VA.
Teresa’s goal as an instructor is to help her students recognize their uniqueness and strengths so
they may begin celebrating their individuality and experience the joy of dancing. Her goal as a
performer is to make an authentic connection with the audience to allow them to be in the moment.
6:30 PM to 7:30 PM
Main
FALL: Little Leapers Ballet & Creative Movement w. Kelley
This class will meet each Monday 10:30am-11:00am. To register it's $15, then beginning in September it is $30/month.
This class is designed for ages 0-2 years old.
Your teacher, Kelley Pratt has a diverse dance background, and she can't wait to get you and your little ones moving. This class is a "parent and me" style class. Any caregiver can take class with the student. Students will learn the joy of dance in this class!
Classes begin the week of August 24th.
This class will meet each Monday 10:30am-11:00am. To register it's $15, then beginning in September it is $30/month.
This class is designed for ages 0-2 years old.
Your teacher, Kelley Pratt has a diverse dance background, and she can't wait to get you and your little ones moving. This class is a "parent and me" style class. Any caregiver can take class with the student. Students will learn the joy of dance in this class!
Classes begin the week of August 24th.
Monday
10:30 AM to 11:00 AM
10:30 AM to 11:00 AM
Main
FALL: Teal Class Ballet w. Hayley
This class will meet each Monday 5:30-6:00pm. To register it's $15, then beginning in September it is $30/month.
This class is designed for beginner ballet students ages 5-8. Make your child's dreams of being a ballerina-a reality!
Your teacher, Hayley Combs, has a dance and child-development background; she can't wait to share her knowledge.
Classes begin the week of August 24th.
This class will meet each Monday 5:30-6:00pm. To register it's $15, then beginning in September it is $30/month.
This class is designed for beginner ballet students ages 5-8. Make your child's dreams of being a ballerina-a reality!
Your teacher, Hayley Combs, has a dance and child-development background; she can't wait to share her knowledge.
Classes begin the week of August 24th.
Monday
5:30 PM to 6:00 PM
5:30 PM to 6:00 PM
Main
FALL: Magenta Class Ballet w. Christine
This class will meet each Monday 6:15-7:15 p.m. To register it's $22, then beginning in September it is $45/month.
This class is designed for ballet students ages 9 and up, who preferably have prior dance or gymnastics experience. Take your ballet training to the next level with Magenta Class. This class will build on what was learned last season and incorporate new skills, too.
Your teacher, Christine, has an extensive ballet background with the Lynchburg Fine Arts Center and Virginia School of the Arts.
Classes begin the week of August 24th.
This class will meet each Monday 6:15-7:15 p.m. To register it's $22, then beginning in September it is $45/month.
This class is designed for ballet students ages 9 and up, who preferably have prior dance or gymnastics experience. Take your ballet training to the next level with Magenta Class. This class will build on what was learned last season and incorporate new skills, too.
Your teacher, Christine, has an extensive ballet background with the Lynchburg Fine Arts Center and Virginia School of the Arts.
Classes begin the week of August 24th.
Monday
6:15 PM to 7:15 PM
6:15 PM to 7:15 PM
Main
FALL: Yellow Class Ballet & Tap w. Carmen
This class will meet each Tuesday 4:30-5:00 pm. To register it's $15, then beginning in September it is $30/month.
This class is designed for the bright and beautiful age of 3! Make your child's dreams of being a ballerina-a reality! Students will learn both ballet and tap in this fun, creative, and energetic combo class.
Your teacher, Carmen McCarty, has many years of dance and performance experience to share with her students.
Classes begin the week of August 24th.
This class will meet each Tuesday 4:30-5:00 pm. To register it's $15, then beginning in September it is $30/month.
This class is designed for the bright and beautiful age of 3! Make your child's dreams of being a ballerina-a reality! Students will learn both ballet and tap in this fun, creative, and energetic combo class.
Your teacher, Carmen McCarty, has many years of dance and performance experience to share with her students.
Classes begin the week of August 24th.
Tuesday
4:30 PM to 5:00 PM
4:30 PM to 5:00 PM
Main
FALL: Pink Class Ballet & Tap w. Carmen
This class will meet each Tuesday 5:15-6:00 pm. To register it's $20, then beginning in September it is $40/month.
This class is designed for the ages 4-6! Students will learn both ballet and tap in this fun, creative, and energetic combo class. This class builds on the skills from last season's Green class.
Your teacher, Carmen McCarty, has many years of dance and performance experience to share with her students.
Classes begin the week of August 24th.
This class will meet each Tuesday 5:15-6:00 pm. To register it's $20, then beginning in September it is $40/month.
This class is designed for the ages 4-6! Students will learn both ballet and tap in this fun, creative, and energetic combo class. This class builds on the skills from last season's Green class.
Your teacher, Carmen McCarty, has many years of dance and performance experience to share with her students.
Classes begin the week of August 24th.
Tuesday
5:15 PM to 6:00 PM
5:15 PM to 6:00 PM
Main
FALL: Green Class Ballet & Tap w. Sarah
This class will meet each Thursday 11:00-11:30am. To register it's $15, then beginning in September it is $30/month.
This class is designed for the ages 3-4! Students will learn both ballet and tap in this fun, creative, and energetic combo class.
Your teacher, Sarah Reedy, has many years of dance and performance experience to share with her students.
Classes begin the week of August 24th.
This class will meet each Thursday 11:00-11:30am. To register it's $15, then beginning in September it is $30/month.
This class is designed for the ages 3-4! Students will learn both ballet and tap in this fun, creative, and energetic combo class.
Your teacher, Sarah Reedy, has many years of dance and performance experience to share with her students.
Classes begin the week of August 24th.
Thursday
11:00 AM to 11:30 AM
11:00 AM to 11:30 AM
Main
FALL: Purple Class Ballet w. Sarah
This class will meet each Thursday 5:00-5:45pm. To register it's $20, then beginning in September it is $40/month.
This class is designed for the ages 6-8! Students build on what they have learned in previous years. This season in ballet they will begin each class at the ballet barre, continue to perfect alignment, and be introduced to new skills.
Your teacher, Sarah Reedy, has many years of dance and performance experience to share with her students.
Classes begin the week of August 24th.
This class will meet each Thursday 5:00-5:45pm. To register it's $20, then beginning in September it is $40/month.
This class is designed for the ages 6-8! Students build on what they have learned in previous years. This season in ballet they will begin each class at the ballet barre, continue to perfect alignment, and be introduced to new skills.
Your teacher, Sarah Reedy, has many years of dance and performance experience to share with her students.
Classes begin the week of August 24th.
Thursday
5:00 PM to 5:45 PM
5:00 PM to 5:45 PM
Main
FALL: Indigo Class Tap w. Sarah
This class will meet each Thursday 5:55-6:25 pm. To register it's $15, then beginning in September it is $40/month.
Students may take this as a stand-alone tap class OR combine this class with Purple Ballet and pay $50 total/month for both Purple & Indigo classes.
This class is designed for the ages 6-10! Students will learn a wealth of tap steps from the basics to time-steps and riffs.
Your teacher, Sarah Reedy, has many years of dance and performance experience to share with her students.
Classes begin the week of August 24th.
This class will meet each Thursday 5:55-6:25 pm. To register it's $15, then beginning in September it is $40/month.
Students may take this as a stand-alone tap class OR combine this class with Purple Ballet and pay $50 total/month for both Purple & Indigo classes.
This class is designed for the ages 6-10! Students will learn a wealth of tap steps from the basics to time-steps and riffs.
Your teacher, Sarah Reedy, has many years of dance and performance experience to share with her students.
Classes begin the week of August 24th.
Thursday
5:55 PM to 6:25 PM
5:55 PM to 6:25 PM
Main
FALL: Red Class Jazz w. Hayley
This class will meet each Thursday 6:30-7:15pm. It is $20 to register, then beginning in September it is $40/month.
This class is designed for jazz students ages 4-8. Jazz dance is upbeat, sassy, and fun. They will gain flexibility, jumps, and turns.
Your teacher, Hayley Combs, has a dance and child-development background; she can't wait to share her knowledge.
Classes begin the week of August 24th.
This class will meet each Thursday 6:30-7:15pm. It is $20 to register, then beginning in September it is $40/month.
This class is designed for jazz students ages 4-8. Jazz dance is upbeat, sassy, and fun. They will gain flexibility, jumps, and turns.
Your teacher, Hayley Combs, has a dance and child-development background; she can't wait to share her knowledge.
Classes begin the week of August 24th.
Thursday
6:30 PM to 7:15 PM
6:30 PM to 7:15 PM
Main