Dance Season [2026/2027]
ST6/ST7 Modern
Kara Felmlee
This Horton-Based Modern technique class emphasizes strength, flexibility, coordination and dynamic movements. Developed my Lester Horton in the 1930s this is a codified system that produces create strong, versatile dancers. Today, Horton is widely taught in colleges and conservatories and serve as a foundational training method for many professional dance companies. Intermediate/Advanced Level. Pre-requisite: 2+ years Horton Technique training.
Ages 14 - 25
Kara Felmlee
This Horton-Based Modern technique class emphasizes strength, flexibility, coordination and dynamic movements. Developed my Lester Horton in the 1930s this is a codified system that produces create strong, versatile dancers. Today, Horton is widely taught in colleges and conservatories and serve as a foundational training method for many professional dance companies. Intermediate/Advanced Level. Pre-requisite: 2+ years Horton Technique training.
Ages 14 - 25
Monday
3:30 PM to 4:30 PM
3:30 PM to 4:30 PM
Studio A
Dance Arts Gillette
Dance Arts Gillette
ST6/ST7 Jazz
Kara Felmlee
Jazz dance emerged at the turn of the 20th century when African American dancers began blending traditional African steps with European styles of movement. Over the years, the genre began to fuse the styles of classical ballet, modern and African. The class is set to music of past and present with social and cultural influences making up the style and energy of jazz.
Ages 15 - 25
Kara Felmlee
Jazz dance emerged at the turn of the 20th century when African American dancers began blending traditional African steps with European styles of movement. Over the years, the genre began to fuse the styles of classical ballet, modern and African. The class is set to music of past and present with social and cultural influences making up the style and energy of jazz.
Ages 15 - 25
Monday
4:30 PM to 5:30 PM
4:30 PM to 5:30 PM
Studio A
Dance Arts Gillette
Dance Arts Gillette
Primary Ballet
Lauren Engebretsen
The Cecchetti Method of ballet training is a progressive system of training dancers from beginning to professional levels. It was designed with careful regard to the laws of anatomy and embodies qualities that are essential to the dancer; balance, poise, strength, elevation, elasticity, musicality and artistry. The Cecchetti USA syllabus produces well rounded and versatile dancers. Students in this level will participate in annual Ballet Exams conducted by Cecchetti USA.
Ages 7 - 9
Lauren Engebretsen
The Cecchetti Method of ballet training is a progressive system of training dancers from beginning to professional levels. It was designed with careful regard to the laws of anatomy and embodies qualities that are essential to the dancer; balance, poise, strength, elevation, elasticity, musicality and artistry. The Cecchetti USA syllabus produces well rounded and versatile dancers. Students in this level will participate in annual Ballet Exams conducted by Cecchetti USA.
Ages 7 - 9
Monday
5:00 PM to 6:00 PM
5:00 PM to 6:00 PM
Studio B
Dance Arts Gillette
Dance Arts Gillette
ST4 Modern
Kara Felmlee
This Horton-Based Modern technique class emphasizes strength, flexibility, coordination and dynamic movements. Developed my Lester Horton in the 1930s this is a codified system that produces create strong, versatile dancers. Today, Horton is widely taught in colleges and conservatories and serve as a foundational training method for many professional dance companies. Beginning Level. Pre-requisite: 3+ years Ballet & Jazz Training.
Ages 11 - 18
Kara Felmlee
This Horton-Based Modern technique class emphasizes strength, flexibility, coordination and dynamic movements. Developed my Lester Horton in the 1930s this is a codified system that produces create strong, versatile dancers. Today, Horton is widely taught in colleges and conservatories and serve as a foundational training method for many professional dance companies. Beginning Level. Pre-requisite: 3+ years Ballet & Jazz Training.
Ages 11 - 18
Monday
5:30 PM to 6:15 PM
5:30 PM to 6:15 PM
Studio A
Dance Arts Gillette
Dance Arts Gillette
ST2/GR2 Contemporary/Lyrical
Lauren Engebretsen
This class blends contemporary and lyrical movement while emphasizing strong technical development, expressive performance, and creativity. Dancers will advance their technique through dynamic choreographic phrases and guided improvisation, building artistry, musicality, and versatility. Contemporary/Lyrical is an excellent complement to both ballet and jazz training, helping dancers develop strength, fluidity, and confidence across multiple styles.
Ages 9 - 14
Lauren Engebretsen
This class blends contemporary and lyrical movement while emphasizing strong technical development, expressive performance, and creativity. Dancers will advance their technique through dynamic choreographic phrases and guided improvisation, building artistry, musicality, and versatility. Contemporary/Lyrical is an excellent complement to both ballet and jazz training, helping dancers develop strength, fluidity, and confidence across multiple styles.
Ages 9 - 14
Monday
6:00 PM to 7:00 PM
6:00 PM to 7:00 PM
Studio B
Dance Arts Gillette
Dance Arts Gillette
ST4 Jazz
Kara Felmlee
Jazz dance emerged at the turn of the 20th century when African American dancers began blending traditional African steps with European styles of movement. Over the years, the genre began to fuse the styles of classical ballet, modern and African. The class is set to music of past and present with social and cultural influences making up the style and energy of jazz.
Ages 11 - 14
Kara Felmlee
Jazz dance emerged at the turn of the 20th century when African American dancers began blending traditional African steps with European styles of movement. Over the years, the genre began to fuse the styles of classical ballet, modern and African. The class is set to music of past and present with social and cultural influences making up the style and energy of jazz.
Ages 11 - 14
Monday
6:15 PM to 7:15 PM
6:15 PM to 7:15 PM
Studio A
Dance Arts Gillette
Dance Arts Gillette
ST2 Ballet
Kara Felmlee
The Cecchetti Method of ballet training is a progressive system of training dancers from beginning to professional levels. It was designed with careful regard to the laws of anatomy and embodies qualities that are essential to the dancer; balance, poise, strength, elevation, elasticity, musicality and artistry. The Cecchetti USA syllabus produces well rounded and versatile dancers. Students in this level will participate in annual Ballet Exams conducted by Cecchetti USA.
Ages 9 - 14
Kara Felmlee
The Cecchetti Method of ballet training is a progressive system of training dancers from beginning to professional levels. It was designed with careful regard to the laws of anatomy and embodies qualities that are essential to the dancer; balance, poise, strength, elevation, elasticity, musicality and artistry. The Cecchetti USA syllabus produces well rounded and versatile dancers. Students in this level will participate in annual Ballet Exams conducted by Cecchetti USA.
Ages 9 - 14
Monday
7:00 PM to 8:00 PM
7:00 PM to 8:00 PM
Studio B
Dance Arts Gillette
Dance Arts Gillette
ST6/ST7 PBT Conditioning
Maggie Poloncic
Progressing Ballet Technique (PBT) is an innovative body-conditioning and strengthening program that has been designed to enhance students' technique with a unique training system using ballet-specific exercises to train skill acquisition in a graded and progressive manner from beginner to advanced levels.
Ages 15 - 25
Maggie Poloncic
Progressing Ballet Technique (PBT) is an innovative body-conditioning and strengthening program that has been designed to enhance students' technique with a unique training system using ballet-specific exercises to train skill acquisition in a graded and progressive manner from beginner to advanced levels.
Ages 15 - 25
Tuesday
3:30 PM to 4:00 PM
3:30 PM to 4:00 PM
Studio A
Dance Arts Gillette
Dance Arts Gillette
Pre-Ballet 1 (age 5-7)
Melissa Macias-Carvallo
This class is full
Young students will develop musical awareness, rhythm and coordination through ballet basics, creative movement and improvisation. Classes are presented in a structured and supportive atmosphere.
Ages 4.5 - 7
Melissa Macias-Carvallo
This class is full
Young students will develop musical awareness, rhythm and coordination through ballet basics, creative movement and improvisation. Classes are presented in a structured and supportive atmosphere.
Ages 4.5 - 7
Tuesday
5:15 PM to 6:00 PM
5:15 PM to 6:00 PM
Studio B
Dance Arts Gillette
Dance Arts Gillette
ST3/ST4 Contemporary/Lyrical
Maggie Poloncic
This class is full
This class blends contemporary and lyrical movement while emphasizing strong technical development, expressive performance, and creativity. Dancers will advance their technique through dynamic choreographic phrases and guided improvisation, building artistry, musicality, and versatility. Contemporary/Lyrical is an excellent complement to both ballet and jazz training, helping dancers develop strength, fluidity, and confidence across multiple styles.
Ages 11 - 15
Maggie Poloncic
This class is full
This class blends contemporary and lyrical movement while emphasizing strong technical development, expressive performance, and creativity. Dancers will advance their technique through dynamic choreographic phrases and guided improvisation, building artistry, musicality, and versatility. Contemporary/Lyrical is an excellent complement to both ballet and jazz training, helping dancers develop strength, fluidity, and confidence across multiple styles.
Ages 11 - 15
Tuesday
7:15 PM to 8:15 PM
7:15 PM to 8:15 PM
Studio A
Dance Arts Gillette
Dance Arts Gillette
DAYC Red Co. Repertoire
Emily Reed
This class is full
Dancers must audition for the Dance Arts Youth Company. Selected dancers will rehearse their competitive and performance pieces in this weekly rehearsal.
Ages 14 - 18
Emily Reed
This class is full
Dancers must audition for the Dance Arts Youth Company. Selected dancers will rehearse their competitive and performance pieces in this weekly rehearsal.
Ages 14 - 18
Wednesday
3:30 PM to 5:15 PM
3:30 PM to 5:15 PM
Studio A
Dance Arts Gillette
Dance Arts Gillette
$70.00
ST1 Ballet
Lidia Aguilar
The Cecchetti Method of ballet training is a progressive system of training dancers from beginning to professional levels. It was designed with careful regard to the laws of anatomy and embodies qualities that are essential to the dancer; balance, poise, strength, elevation, elasticity, musicality and artistry. The Cecchetti USA syllabus produces well rounded and versatile dancers. Students in this level will participate in annual Ballet Exams conducted by Cecchetti USA.
Ages 7 - 10
Lidia Aguilar
The Cecchetti Method of ballet training is a progressive system of training dancers from beginning to professional levels. It was designed with careful regard to the laws of anatomy and embodies qualities that are essential to the dancer; balance, poise, strength, elevation, elasticity, musicality and artistry. The Cecchetti USA syllabus produces well rounded and versatile dancers. Students in this level will participate in annual Ballet Exams conducted by Cecchetti USA.
Ages 7 - 10
Wednesday
4:15 PM to 5:15 PM
4:15 PM to 5:15 PM
Studio B
Dance Arts Gillette
Dance Arts Gillette
PR/ST1/ST2 Jazz
Lidia Aguilar
Jazz dance emerged at the turn of the 20th century when African American dancers began blending traditional African steps with European styles of movement. Over the years, the genre began to fuse the styles of classical ballet, modern and African. The class is set to music of past and present with social and cultural influences making up the style and energy of jazz.
Ages 7 - 10
Lidia Aguilar
Jazz dance emerged at the turn of the 20th century when African American dancers began blending traditional African steps with European styles of movement. Over the years, the genre began to fuse the styles of classical ballet, modern and African. The class is set to music of past and present with social and cultural influences making up the style and energy of jazz.
Ages 7 - 10
Wednesday
5:15 PM to 6:15 PM
5:15 PM to 6:15 PM
Studio B
Dance Arts Gillette
Dance Arts Gillette
GR2/ST3 Jazz
Lidia Aguilar
This class is full
Jazz dance emerged at the turn of the 20th century when African American dancers began blending traditional African steps with European styles of movement. Over the years, the genre began to fuse the styles of classical ballet, modern and African. The class is set to music of past and present with social and cultural influences making up the style and energy of jazz.
Ages 9 - 12
Lidia Aguilar
This class is full
Jazz dance emerged at the turn of the 20th century when African American dancers began blending traditional African steps with European styles of movement. Over the years, the genre began to fuse the styles of classical ballet, modern and African. The class is set to music of past and present with social and cultural influences making up the style and energy of jazz.
Ages 9 - 12
Wednesday
6:15 PM to 7:15 PM
6:15 PM to 7:15 PM
Studio B
Dance Arts Gillette
Dance Arts Gillette
GR2 PBT Conditioning
Kara Felmlee
Progressing Ballet Technique (PBT) is an innovative body-conditioning and strengthening program that has been designed to enhance students' technique with a unique training system using ballet-specific exercises to train skill acquisition in a graded and progressive manner from beginner to advanced levels.
Ages 9 - 11
Kara Felmlee
Progressing Ballet Technique (PBT) is an innovative body-conditioning and strengthening program that has been designed to enhance students' technique with a unique training system using ballet-specific exercises to train skill acquisition in a graded and progressive manner from beginner to advanced levels.
Ages 9 - 11
Thursday
5:30 PM to 6:00 PM
5:30 PM to 6:00 PM
Studio B
Dance Arts Gillette
Dance Arts Gillette
ST6/ST7 Contemporary/Lyrical
Maggie Poloncic
This class blends contemporary and lyrical movement while emphasizing strong technical development, expressive performance, and creativity. Dancers will advance their technique through dynamic choreographic phrases and guided improvisation, building artistry, musicality, and versatility. Contemporary/Lyrical is an excellent complement to both ballet and jazz training, helping dancers develop strength, fluidity, and confidence across multiple styles.
Ages 14 - 25
Maggie Poloncic
This class blends contemporary and lyrical movement while emphasizing strong technical development, expressive performance, and creativity. Dancers will advance their technique through dynamic choreographic phrases and guided improvisation, building artistry, musicality, and versatility. Contemporary/Lyrical is an excellent complement to both ballet and jazz training, helping dancers develop strength, fluidity, and confidence across multiple styles.
Ages 14 - 25
Thursday
5:30 PM to 6:30 PM
5:30 PM to 6:30 PM
Studio A
Dance Arts Gillette
Dance Arts Gillette
ST3/ST4 PBT Conditioning
Maggie Poloncic
Progressing Ballet Technique (PBT) is an innovative body-conditioning and strengthening program that has been designed to enhance students' technique with a unique training system using ballet-specific exercises to train skill acquisition in a graded and progressive manner from beginner to advanced levels.
Ages 11 - 14
Maggie Poloncic
Progressing Ballet Technique (PBT) is an innovative body-conditioning and strengthening program that has been designed to enhance students' technique with a unique training system using ballet-specific exercises to train skill acquisition in a graded and progressive manner from beginner to advanced levels.
Ages 11 - 14
Thursday
6:30 PM to 7:00 PM
6:30 PM to 7:00 PM
Studio A
Dance Arts Gillette
Dance Arts Gillette
GR2 Ballet
Isabelle Crosby
The Cecchetti Method of ballet training is a progressive system of training dancers from beginning to professional levels. It was designed with careful regard to the laws of anatomy and embodies qualities that are essential to the dancer; balance, poise, strength, elevation, elasticity, musicality and artistry. The Cecchetti USA syllabus produces well rounded and versatile dancers. Students in this level will participate in annual Ballet Exams conducted by Cecchetti USA.
Ages 9 - 12
Isabelle Crosby
The Cecchetti Method of ballet training is a progressive system of training dancers from beginning to professional levels. It was designed with careful regard to the laws of anatomy and embodies qualities that are essential to the dancer; balance, poise, strength, elevation, elasticity, musicality and artistry. The Cecchetti USA syllabus produces well rounded and versatile dancers. Students in this level will participate in annual Ballet Exams conducted by Cecchetti USA.
Ages 9 - 12
M 7:00 PM-8:15 PM
Th 6:00 PM-7:00 PM
Th 6:00 PM-7:00 PM
Studio A
Dance Arts Gillette
Dance Arts Gillette
ST6 Ballet
Kara Felmlee
The Cecchetti Method of ballet training is a progressive system of training dancers from beginning to professional levels. It was designed with careful regard to the laws of anatomy and embodies qualities that are essential to the dancer; balance, poise, strength, elevation, elasticity, musicality and artistry. The Cecchetti USA syllabus produces well rounded and versatile dancers. Students in this level will participate in annual Ballet Exams conducted by Cecchetti USA.
Ages 14 - 25
Kara Felmlee
The Cecchetti Method of ballet training is a progressive system of training dancers from beginning to professional levels. It was designed with careful regard to the laws of anatomy and embodies qualities that are essential to the dancer; balance, poise, strength, elevation, elasticity, musicality and artistry. The Cecchetti USA syllabus produces well rounded and versatile dancers. Students in this level will participate in annual Ballet Exams conducted by Cecchetti USA.
Ages 14 - 25
Tu 4:00 PM-5:15 PM
Th 3:30 PM-4:45 PM
Th 3:30 PM-4:45 PM
Studio A
Dance Arts Gillette
Dance Arts Gillette
ST7 Ballet
Maggie Poloncic
The Cecchetti Method of ballet training is a progressive system of training dancers from beginning to professional levels. It was designed with careful regard to the laws of anatomy and embodies qualities that are essential to the dancer; balance, poise, strength, elevation, elasticity, musicality and artistry. The Cecchetti USA syllabus produces well rounded and versatile dancers. Students in this level will participate in annual Ballet Exams conducted by Cecchetti USA.
Ages 15 - 25
Maggie Poloncic
The Cecchetti Method of ballet training is a progressive system of training dancers from beginning to professional levels. It was designed with careful regard to the laws of anatomy and embodies qualities that are essential to the dancer; balance, poise, strength, elevation, elasticity, musicality and artistry. The Cecchetti USA syllabus produces well rounded and versatile dancers. Students in this level will participate in annual Ballet Exams conducted by Cecchetti USA.
Ages 15 - 25
Tu 4:00 PM-5:15 PM
Th 3:30 PM-4:45 PM
Th 3:30 PM-4:45 PM
Studio A
Dance Arts Gillette
Dance Arts Gillette
Pointe 1-2 (years experience)
Kara Felmlee
Pointe technique is part of classical ballet in which a dancer supports all body weight on the tips of fully extended feet (only when wearing specialized pointe shoes). Extensive traiing and practice is required to develop the strength needed for pointe work. Factors such as age, experience, strength, alighment and maturity and focus are all factors considered prior to advancing to pointe work. Dancers are reccomened by their teachers and must pass a pre-pointe test before training begins.
Ages 14 - 25
Kara Felmlee
Pointe technique is part of classical ballet in which a dancer supports all body weight on the tips of fully extended feet (only when wearing specialized pointe shoes). Extensive traiing and practice is required to develop the strength needed for pointe work. Factors such as age, experience, strength, alighment and maturity and focus are all factors considered prior to advancing to pointe work. Dancers are reccomened by their teachers and must pass a pre-pointe test before training begins.
Ages 14 - 25
Tu 5:15 PM-6:00 PM
Th 4:45 PM-5:30 PM
Th 4:45 PM-5:30 PM
Studio A
Dance Arts Gillette
Dance Arts Gillette
Pointe 3+ (years experience)
Kara Felmlee
Pointe technique is part of classical ballet in which a dancer supports all body weight on the tips of fully extended feet (only when wearing specialized pointe shoes). Extensive traiing and practice is required to develop the strength needed for pointe work. Factors such as age, experience, strength, alighment and maturity and focus are all factors considered prior to advancing to pointe work. Dancers are reccomened by their teachers and must pass a pre-pointe test before training begins.
Ages 14 - 25
Kara Felmlee
Pointe technique is part of classical ballet in which a dancer supports all body weight on the tips of fully extended feet (only when wearing specialized pointe shoes). Extensive traiing and practice is required to develop the strength needed for pointe work. Factors such as age, experience, strength, alighment and maturity and focus are all factors considered prior to advancing to pointe work. Dancers are reccomened by their teachers and must pass a pre-pointe test before training begins.
Ages 14 - 25
Tu 5:15 PM-6:00 PM
Th 4:45 PM-5:30 PM
Th 4:45 PM-5:30 PM
Studio A
Dance Arts Gillette
Dance Arts Gillette
ST3 Ballet
Kara Felmlee
The Cecchetti Method of ballet training is a progressive system of training dancers from beginning to professional levels. It was designed with careful regard to the laws of anatomy and embodies qualities that are essential to the dancer; balance, poise, strength, elevation, elasticity, musicality and artistry. The Cecchetti USA syllabus produces well rounded and versatile dancers. Students in this level will participate in annual Ballet Exams conducted by Cecchetti USA.
Ages 10 - 13
Kara Felmlee
The Cecchetti Method of ballet training is a progressive system of training dancers from beginning to professional levels. It was designed with careful regard to the laws of anatomy and embodies qualities that are essential to the dancer; balance, poise, strength, elevation, elasticity, musicality and artistry. The Cecchetti USA syllabus produces well rounded and versatile dancers. Students in this level will participate in annual Ballet Exams conducted by Cecchetti USA.
Ages 10 - 13
Tu 6:00 PM-7:15 PM
Th 7:00 PM-8:15 PM
Th 7:00 PM-8:15 PM
Studio B
Dance Arts Gillette
Dance Arts Gillette
ST4 Ballet
Maggie Poloncic
The Cecchetti Method of ballet training is a progressive system of training dancers from beginning to professional levels. It was designed with careful regard to the laws of anatomy and embodies qualities that are essential to the dancer; balance, poise, strength, elevation, elasticity, musicality and artistry. The Cecchetti USA syllabus produces well rounded and versatile dancers. Students in this level will participate in annual Ballet Exams conducted by Cecchetti USA.
Ages 12 - 15
Maggie Poloncic
The Cecchetti Method of ballet training is a progressive system of training dancers from beginning to professional levels. It was designed with careful regard to the laws of anatomy and embodies qualities that are essential to the dancer; balance, poise, strength, elevation, elasticity, musicality and artistry. The Cecchetti USA syllabus produces well rounded and versatile dancers. Students in this level will participate in annual Ballet Exams conducted by Cecchetti USA.
Ages 12 - 15
Tu 6:00 PM-7:15 PM
Th 7:00 PM-8:15 PM
Th 7:00 PM-8:15 PM
Studio A
Dance Arts Gillette
Dance Arts Gillette
Non-Performing Classes [2026/2027]
Adult/Teen Ballet
Kara Felmlee
The Cecchetti Method of ballet training is a progressive system of training dancers from beginning to professional levels. It was designed with careful regard to the laws of anatomy and embodies qualities that are essential to the dancer; balance, poise, strength, elevation, elasticity, musicality and artistry. This is an open level class accommodating beginning and experienced adults and teens.
Ages 14 - 70
Kara Felmlee
The Cecchetti Method of ballet training is a progressive system of training dancers from beginning to professional levels. It was designed with careful regard to the laws of anatomy and embodies qualities that are essential to the dancer; balance, poise, strength, elevation, elasticity, musicality and artistry. This is an open level class accommodating beginning and experienced adults and teens.
Ages 14 - 70
Tuesday
7:15 PM to 8:15 PM
7:15 PM to 8:15 PM
Studio B
Dance Arts Gillette
Dance Arts Gillette
$55.00
Petite Dance (age 3-5)
Michelle Alspaw English
Young students will develop musical awareness, rhythm and coordination through ballet basics, creative movement and improvisation. Classes are presented in a structured and supportive atmosphere.
Ages 3 - 5
Michelle Alspaw English
Young students will develop musical awareness, rhythm and coordination through ballet basics, creative movement and improvisation. Classes are presented in a structured and supportive atmosphere.
Ages 3 - 5
Wednesday
12:30 PM to 1:10 PM
12:30 PM to 1:10 PM
Studio A
Dance Arts Gillette
Dance Arts Gillette
$49.00