2026-2027 Dance Season
Pre Ballet II/Discover Acro (Combo Class)
For ages 5-6.
Pre Ballet 2: Students will continue learning basic ballet steps and further their understanding of French terminology. Gently and with great care the foundation of dance begins to be laid with elementary ballet technique.
Discover Acro: Designed for anyone interested in basic tumbling skills such as cartwheels, handstands, and bridges.
This is a combined class designed for students who have taken ballet I or are fast learners looking for a challenge.
Students will work on skills for ballet and acro dance.
For ages 5-6.
Pre Ballet 2: Students will continue learning basic ballet steps and further their understanding of French terminology. Gently and with great care the foundation of dance begins to be laid with elementary ballet technique.
Discover Acro: Designed for anyone interested in basic tumbling skills such as cartwheels, handstands, and bridges.
This is a combined class designed for students who have taken ballet I or are fast learners looking for a challenge.
Students will work on skills for ballet and acro dance.
Tuesday
4:00 PM to 4:45 PM
4:00 PM to 4:45 PM
Swannanoa
Acro I
For ages 7 and up. Designed for anyone interested in the next level of tumbling skills such as one-handed cartwheels, walking handstands, and walking bridges. This class will also focus on preparing for more intermediate tricks when students are ready. Acro can be taken along with a dance class or by itself.
Required skills to take this class: Cartwheel, handstand, and a bridge. (We have an Acro 1 class for those who are unable to do this.)
For ages 7 and up. Designed for anyone interested in the next level of tumbling skills such as one-handed cartwheels, walking handstands, and walking bridges. This class will also focus on preparing for more intermediate tricks when students are ready. Acro can be taken along with a dance class or by itself.
Required skills to take this class: Cartwheel, handstand, and a bridge. (We have an Acro 1 class for those who are unable to do this.)
Tuesday
4:45 PM to 5:45 PM
4:45 PM to 5:45 PM
Swannanoa
Hip-Hop
For ages 7-14. This class will introduce the foundation of hip-hop including popping and locking, isolations, and following the rhythm and beat of a song. No experience necessary!
For ages 7-14. This class will introduce the foundation of hip-hop including popping and locking, isolations, and following the rhythm and beat of a song. No experience necessary!
Tuesday
5:45 PM to 6:15 PM
5:45 PM to 6:15 PM
Swannanoa
Dance Troupe Elite
For ages 11-18. Dancers must have at least three years of dance experience to join this class. Students are not required to have competition experience, but an interest in competing is preferred.
This class is for dancers who are interested in performing several times a year around the community. In this class, dancers will learn Modern/Contemporary Dance technique for a basis for their performance choreography. Dancers taking this class will also take at least one technique (Hip-Hop, Ballet, Acro, Modern, etc.) class (included in your $95 Tuition). Please reach out for more information.
For ages 11-18. Dancers must have at least three years of dance experience to join this class. Students are not required to have competition experience, but an interest in competing is preferred.
This class is for dancers who are interested in performing several times a year around the community. In this class, dancers will learn Modern/Contemporary Dance technique for a basis for their performance choreography. Dancers taking this class will also take at least one technique (Hip-Hop, Ballet, Acro, Modern, etc.) class (included in your $95 Tuition). Please reach out for more information.
Tuesday
7:15 PM to 8:15 PM
7:15 PM to 8:15 PM
Swannanoa
Pre Ballet I/Discover Acro (Combo Class)
For ages 4-6.
Pre Ballet 1: Students will begin learning basic ballet steps and begin to understand French terminology. Gently and with great care the foundation of dance begins to be laid with elementary ballet technique.
Discover Acro: Designed for anyone interested in basic tumbling skills such as cartwheels, handstands, and bridges.
This is combined class where students will learn both introductory skills for ballet and acro dance.
For ages 4-6.
Pre Ballet 1: Students will begin learning basic ballet steps and begin to understand French terminology. Gently and with great care the foundation of dance begins to be laid with elementary ballet technique.
Discover Acro: Designed for anyone interested in basic tumbling skills such as cartwheels, handstands, and bridges.
This is combined class where students will learn both introductory skills for ballet and acro dance.
Saturday
9:00 AM to 9:45 AM
9:00 AM to 9:45 AM
Swannanoa
Ballet II/Pointe
For ages 10 to adult. Designed for dancers ages ten and up, Ballet II will expand the knowledge base of ballet technique, center, and traveling combinations. Jumps, turns, and leaps will also be accelerated in this faster-paced ballet class and French terminology continues to expand the dancer's vocabulary. The last 15 minutes of this class will include Pre-Pointe/Pointe exercises. (Students will need approval from instructor to purchase pointe shoes)
For ages 10 to adult. Designed for dancers ages ten and up, Ballet II will expand the knowledge base of ballet technique, center, and traveling combinations. Jumps, turns, and leaps will also be accelerated in this faster-paced ballet class and French terminology continues to expand the dancer's vocabulary. The last 15 minutes of this class will include Pre-Pointe/Pointe exercises. (Students will need approval from instructor to purchase pointe shoes)
Saturday
9:45 AM to 11:15 AM
9:45 AM to 11:15 AM
Swannanoa
Creative Ballet
For ages 2 and 3 years old. Creative Ballet is designed for toddlers entering the world of movement. Dancers will learn the basic steps through different movement activities such as obstacle courses, games, and free dance.
For ages 2 and 3 years old. Creative Ballet is designed for toddlers entering the world of movement. Dancers will learn the basic steps through different movement activities such as obstacle courses, games, and free dance.
Saturday
11:15 AM to 11:45 AM
11:15 AM to 11:45 AM
Swannanoa
Contemporary Ballet I
For ages 6-9. In Contemporary Ballet I, dancers will begin ballet barre technique in addition to contemporary floor work. Dance combinations in the center, traveling down the floor, stretching, and expansion of French terminology continues. This class is designed to have a less rigid structure than your typical ballet class as we add many aspects of contemporary dance.
For ages 6-9. In Contemporary Ballet I, dancers will begin ballet barre technique in addition to contemporary floor work. Dance combinations in the center, traveling down the floor, stretching, and expansion of French terminology continues. This class is designed to have a less rigid structure than your typical ballet class as we add many aspects of contemporary dance.
Saturday
11:45 AM to 12:30 PM
11:45 AM to 12:30 PM
Swannanoa
Beginning Acro
For ages 7-9. Designed for anyone interested in basic tumbling skills such as cartwheels, handstands, and bridges. This class is designed for students who have never done acro dance before as well as students who have had some acro or gymnastics education or have dabbled in it on their own at home. Acro can be taken along with a dance class or by itself. *If taking both ballet and Acro, you will be charged a special rate of $65 for both.
For ages 7-9. Designed for anyone interested in basic tumbling skills such as cartwheels, handstands, and bridges. This class is designed for students who have never done acro dance before as well as students who have had some acro or gymnastics education or have dabbled in it on their own at home. Acro can be taken along with a dance class or by itself. *If taking both ballet and Acro, you will be charged a special rate of $65 for both.
Saturday
12:30 PM to 1:15 PM
12:30 PM to 1:15 PM
Swannanoa