6-week Summer Session 2026
CHILDREN'S BALLET Ages 6-8
Beginning Ballet for ages 6–8 introduces young dancers to the fundamentals of classical ballet in a supportive and encouraging environment. Students learn basic positions, including the five arm positions, along with foundational movements such as pliés, port de bras, and ronde de jambe.
Across the floor, dancers explore steps like skips, marches, ballet walks, chassé, jeté, glissade, and simple leaps, building coordination, rhythm, and musicality. Proper alignment and technique are gently emphasized to help students develop safe and strong habits from the start.
This class provides a joyful introduction to ballet, helping dancers build confidence, creativity, and a strong foundation for future training.
Beginning Ballet for ages 6–8 introduces young dancers to the fundamentals of classical ballet in a supportive and encouraging environment. Students learn basic positions, including the five arm positions, along with foundational movements such as pliés, port de bras, and ronde de jambe.
Across the floor, dancers explore steps like skips, marches, ballet walks, chassé, jeté, glissade, and simple leaps, building coordination, rhythm, and musicality. Proper alignment and technique are gently emphasized to help students develop safe and strong habits from the start.
This class provides a joyful introduction to ballet, helping dancers build confidence, creativity, and a strong foundation for future training.
Monday
5:00 PM to 5:45 PM
5:00 PM to 5:45 PM
The Studio Performing Arts Center
$90.00
JUNIOR LYRICAL Ages 9-12
Lyrical Dance blends elements of ballet and modern dance, focusing on smooth, flowing movements and expressive storytelling. Dancers learn to move with sustained energy, exploring changes in direction, level, and space in a graceful and connected way.
Set to emotional and meaningful music, this style encourages students to express themselves through movement while developing control, coordination, and artistry. Classes focus equally on strong technique and emotional connection, helping dancers grow both physically and creatively.
Lyrical Dance is a wonderful complement to ballet training and is recommended to be taken alongside a ballet class, as the two styles support and strengthen one another.
Lyrical Dance blends elements of ballet and modern dance, focusing on smooth, flowing movements and expressive storytelling. Dancers learn to move with sustained energy, exploring changes in direction, level, and space in a graceful and connected way.
Set to emotional and meaningful music, this style encourages students to express themselves through movement while developing control, coordination, and artistry. Classes focus equally on strong technique and emotional connection, helping dancers grow both physically and creatively.
Lyrical Dance is a wonderful complement to ballet training and is recommended to be taken alongside a ballet class, as the two styles support and strengthen one another.
Monday
5:45 PM to 6:30 PM
5:45 PM to 6:30 PM
The Studio Performing Arts Center
$100.00
ADULT/TEEN SENIOR LYRICAL
Lyrical Dance incorporates elements of ballet and modern dance, emphasizing softer and slower movements with sustained energy and utilizing spatial designs with strong but smoother changes in direction or height. This form of dance uses highly emotional music and powerful songs that require more expressivity from the dancer. Classes in Lyrical Dance are a great compliment to the study of ballet and should be taken concurrently with ballet. Lyrical Dance focuses equally on physicality and emotion.
Lyrical Dance incorporates elements of ballet and modern dance, emphasizing softer and slower movements with sustained energy and utilizing spatial designs with strong but smoother changes in direction or height. This form of dance uses highly emotional music and powerful songs that require more expressivity from the dancer. Classes in Lyrical Dance are a great compliment to the study of ballet and should be taken concurrently with ballet. Lyrical Dance focuses equally on physicality and emotion.
Monday
6:30 PM to 7:15 PM
6:30 PM to 7:15 PM
The Studio Performing Arts Center
$100.00
PREBALLET
Ballet principles are introduced in a gentle, age-appropriate way, helping young dancers feel comfortable and confident as they begin their training. Students learn foundational skills through basic barre work, including first through third positions, pliés, and tendus.
Class also includes floor work with simple stretches and movements such as tendu, port de bras, and ronde de jambe. Dancers are introduced to small and large jumps and leaps, building coordination, strength, and a sense of musicality.
This class provides a supportive and encouraging environment where students can develop a strong foundation while discovering the joy of movement and dance.
Ballet principles are introduced in a gentle, age-appropriate way, helping young dancers feel comfortable and confident as they begin their training. Students learn foundational skills through basic barre work, including first through third positions, pliés, and tendus.
Class also includes floor work with simple stretches and movements such as tendu, port de bras, and ronde de jambe. Dancers are introduced to small and large jumps and leaps, building coordination, strength, and a sense of musicality.
This class provides a supportive and encouraging environment where students can develop a strong foundation while discovering the joy of movement and dance.
Tuesday
4:30 PM to 5:15 PM
4:30 PM to 5:15 PM
The Studio Performing Arts Center
$90.00
CHILDREN'S TAP
Tap is a fun, high-energy dance class that uses rhythm and sound to bring movement to life. Dancers learn to create patterns and combinations through their footwork, developing coordination, balance, memory, and musicality along the way.
Classes introduce beginning tap vocabulary while helping students build strong motor skills and an awareness of rhythm and timing. Through engaging exercises and combinations, dancers strengthen both body and mind in an active, upbeat environment.
Tap draws inspiration from classic styles like Vaudeville and Broadway, giving students the chance to explore a variety of rhythms and movements. This class is a wonderful way to stay active, build confidence, and have fun while learning a unique and expressive art form.
Tap is a fun, high-energy dance class that uses rhythm and sound to bring movement to life. Dancers learn to create patterns and combinations through their footwork, developing coordination, balance, memory, and musicality along the way.
Classes introduce beginning tap vocabulary while helping students build strong motor skills and an awareness of rhythm and timing. Through engaging exercises and combinations, dancers strengthen both body and mind in an active, upbeat environment.
Tap draws inspiration from classic styles like Vaudeville and Broadway, giving students the chance to explore a variety of rhythms and movements. This class is a wonderful way to stay active, build confidence, and have fun while learning a unique and expressive art form.
Wednesday
4:30 PM to 5:15 PM
4:30 PM to 5:15 PM
The Studio Performing Arts Center
$100.00
TEEN/ADULT BEGINNING BALLET
Beginning Ballet class for those that want to simply get a great work out; ballet uses both large and small muscle groups at the same time incorporating spatial skills and engaging brain function, so it’s always a challenge and never boring! After a long day at work, studying or caring for kids (or anything else you do), stretch your muscles, align your spine, perfect your balance, feel better and stand taller after!
Beginning Ballet class for those that want to simply get a great work out; ballet uses both large and small muscle groups at the same time incorporating spatial skills and engaging brain function, so it’s always a challenge and never boring! After a long day at work, studying or caring for kids (or anything else you do), stretch your muscles, align your spine, perfect your balance, feel better and stand taller after!
Wednesday
5:30 PM to 6:30 PM
5:30 PM to 6:30 PM
The Studio Performing Arts Center
$100.00
TEEN/ADULT ACTING
Acting classes emphasize improvisational work through theatre games, while introducing foundational elements of the Meisner technique, including listening and responding, “the pinch and the ouch,” repetition with activity, and “the knock at the door.” Students also explore sensory exercises, scene study, and audition technique. The summer class serves as a six-week introduction to acting technique. To fully develop an understanding of the craft, students are encouraged to continue during the school year, where they can build on technique with more exercises and experiences including professional coaching while acting in one-act plays, scene nights, and other performance opportunities. This class is also highly beneficial beyond the stage, helping students strengthen public speaking skills, think on their feet, and confidently adapt and improvise in a variety of situations.
Acting classes emphasize improvisational work through theatre games, while introducing foundational elements of the Meisner technique, including listening and responding, “the pinch and the ouch,” repetition with activity, and “the knock at the door.” Students also explore sensory exercises, scene study, and audition technique. The summer class serves as a six-week introduction to acting technique. To fully develop an understanding of the craft, students are encouraged to continue during the school year, where they can build on technique with more exercises and experiences including professional coaching while acting in one-act plays, scene nights, and other performance opportunities. This class is also highly beneficial beyond the stage, helping students strengthen public speaking skills, think on their feet, and confidently adapt and improvise in a variety of situations.
Wednesday
6:30 PM to 7:15 PM
6:30 PM to 7:15 PM
The Studio Performing Arts Center
$120.00
TEEN/ADULT TAP
No previous training necessary! Beginning Tap is a class to get you on your feet and moving! Have a blast with other Beginners in a fun, fast-paced atmosphere utilizing your spatial skills and left/right brain capabilities. Tap is a rhythmic, very enjoyable art form that is both aerobic and mentally challenging with steps turned into combinations turned into dances. You will learn fun steps from the Vaudeville/1930's era of Tap Dance to Broadway's flashy influence and back. We'll put them together in fun and different combinations, constantly challenging your mind and body in a fun and fast-paced workout!
No previous training necessary! Beginning Tap is a class to get you on your feet and moving! Have a blast with other Beginners in a fun, fast-paced atmosphere utilizing your spatial skills and left/right brain capabilities. Tap is a rhythmic, very enjoyable art form that is both aerobic and mentally challenging with steps turned into combinations turned into dances. You will learn fun steps from the Vaudeville/1930's era of Tap Dance to Broadway's flashy influence and back. We'll put them together in fun and different combinations, constantly challenging your mind and body in a fun and fast-paced workout!
Wednesday
7:15 PM to 8:00 PM
7:15 PM to 8:00 PM
The Studio Performing Arts Center
$120.00
CHILDREN'S ACTING
Acting classes focus on fun, creative learning through theatre games and guided improvisation. Students are introduced to the basics of the Meisner technique in an age-appropriate way, learning how to listen, respond, and stay present with their scene partners. Classes also include sensory activities, beginner scene work, and simple audition skills.
Our six-week summer session is a wonderful introduction to acting. Students who continue during the school year have the opportunity to build their skills through one-act plays, scene nights, and other performance experiences.
In addition to building acting skills, this class helps children grow in confidence, improve public speaking, think on their feet, and express themselves more comfortably in a variety of situations.
Acting classes focus on fun, creative learning through theatre games and guided improvisation. Students are introduced to the basics of the Meisner technique in an age-appropriate way, learning how to listen, respond, and stay present with their scene partners. Classes also include sensory activities, beginner scene work, and simple audition skills.
Our six-week summer session is a wonderful introduction to acting. Students who continue during the school year have the opportunity to build their skills through one-act plays, scene nights, and other performance experiences.
In addition to building acting skills, this class helps children grow in confidence, improve public speaking, think on their feet, and express themselves more comfortably in a variety of situations.
Thursday
4:15 PM to 5:00 PM
4:15 PM to 5:00 PM
The Studio Performing Arts Center
$100.00
CHILDREN'S BALLET Ages 9-11
The summer Children's Ballet builds on the strong foundation developed in earlier classes, continuing training in both the Bolshoi and American styles. This class is designed for dancers ages 9–11 who have at least 2–3 years of ballet experience and feel comfortable with basic positions and steps, as well as simple combinations.
In a supportive and encouraging environment, students continue to grow in strength, balance, and flexibility while expanding their technique. Classes include both barre and center work, introducing movements such as adagio and allegro in a way that helps dancers gain confidence, coordination, and control.
This level is an exciting next step in a dancer’s journey, where they begin to take on more challenging movements while continuing to build a strong, lasting foundation and a deeper love for ballet.
The summer Children's Ballet builds on the strong foundation developed in earlier classes, continuing training in both the Bolshoi and American styles. This class is designed for dancers ages 9–11 who have at least 2–3 years of ballet experience and feel comfortable with basic positions and steps, as well as simple combinations.
In a supportive and encouraging environment, students continue to grow in strength, balance, and flexibility while expanding their technique. Classes include both barre and center work, introducing movements such as adagio and allegro in a way that helps dancers gain confidence, coordination, and control.
This level is an exciting next step in a dancer’s journey, where they begin to take on more challenging movements while continuing to build a strong, lasting foundation and a deeper love for ballet.
Tuesday Thursday
5:00 PM to 6:00 PM
5:00 PM to 6:00 PM
The Studio Performing Arts Center
$200.00
TEEN/ADULT INT/ADV BALLET
A varied level class: For both adults that are new to ballet (and want a workout!) or have danced ballet in the past, a full ballet class with barre and stretches, center floor, adagio, allegro and petit allegro movements. Focus is on fun and having the complete workout a ballet class offers, maintaining healthy bone structure, postural alignment, learning athletic as well as graceful steps and toning muscles with a group of very accepting and enjoyable people!
A varied level class: For both adults that are new to ballet (and want a workout!) or have danced ballet in the past, a full ballet class with barre and stretches, center floor, adagio, allegro and petit allegro movements. Focus is on fun and having the complete workout a ballet class offers, maintaining healthy bone structure, postural alignment, learning athletic as well as graceful steps and toning muscles with a group of very accepting and enjoyable people!
Tuesday Thursday
6:30 PM to 7:45 PM
6:30 PM to 7:45 PM
The Studio Performing Arts Center
$200.00
AUDITION COACHING
Individual coaching to help you do your best — for professional theatre, community theatre, school theatre, preparation for collegiate auditions, professional conservatories and more. We can help with any goals you have! Times and dates T.B.D.
$35 for 30 minutes
$50 for 45 minutes
$65 for 60 minutes
There is a $5 off per private lesson discount if taking other classes at The Studio.
Individual coaching to help you do your best — for professional theatre, community theatre, school theatre, preparation for collegiate auditions, professional conservatories and more. We can help with any goals you have! Times and dates T.B.D.
$35 for 30 minutes
$50 for 45 minutes
$65 for 60 minutes
There is a $5 off per private lesson discount if taking other classes at The Studio.
Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday
1:00 PM to 6:00 PM
1:00 PM to 6:00 PM
The Studio Performing Arts Center
PRIVATE LESSONS For Acting or Dance
Private Lessons are available for public speaking, auditioning and any performing art form we teach. This can be a one-time consultation or coaching or an on-going lesson. Times and dates T.B.D.
$35 for 30 minutes
$50 for 45 minutes
$65 for 60 minutes
Private Lessons are available for public speaking, auditioning and any performing art form we teach. This can be a one-time consultation or coaching or an on-going lesson. Times and dates T.B.D.
$35 for 30 minutes
$50 for 45 minutes
$65 for 60 minutes
Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday
1:00 PM to 5:00 PM
1:00 PM to 5:00 PM
The Studio Performing Arts Center
PRIVATE VOICE LESSONS
For weekly singing lessons at The Studio: $5 discount per lesson/week for any student who takes any additional dance class per week at The Studio.
$35 for a 30 minute lesson
$50 for 45 minutes
$65 for one hour
For weekly singing lessons at The Studio: $5 discount per lesson/week for any student who takes any additional dance class per week at The Studio.
$35 for a 30 minute lesson
$50 for 45 minutes
$65 for one hour
Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday
1:00 PM to 6:00 PM
1:00 PM to 6:00 PM
The Studio Performing Arts Center
$350.00
DANCE CAMP
JULY 20-24, 2026! Three fun-filled, busy and energetic hours daily for five days, Dance Camp features a daily ballet class that is a full class - barre, floor stretching, turns, leaps, port de bras, combination pieces - it's all there! The next hour, take a class in voice for the dancer, acting improv or dance history, have a short break and then it's on to creating your own dances in choreography class, or another dance form such as the unique art forms of Tap Dance, Lyrical Dance or Jazz! Each day something new to discover and all in a summer fun, very inclusive atmosphere! Discover, make new friends, gain new skills and be immersed in the lovely art form called Dance! PLEASE NOTE: participants should bring a daily snack and water bottle.
JULY 20-24, 2026! Three fun-filled, busy and energetic hours daily for five days, Dance Camp features a daily ballet class that is a full class - barre, floor stretching, turns, leaps, port de bras, combination pieces - it's all there! The next hour, take a class in voice for the dancer, acting improv or dance history, have a short break and then it's on to creating your own dances in choreography class, or another dance form such as the unique art forms of Tap Dance, Lyrical Dance or Jazz! Each day something new to discover and all in a summer fun, very inclusive atmosphere! Discover, make new friends, gain new skills and be immersed in the lovely art form called Dance! PLEASE NOTE: participants should bring a daily snack and water bottle.
Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday
1:00 PM to 4:00 PM
1:00 PM to 4:00 PM
The Studio Performing Arts Center
$300.00
MUSICAL THEATRE CAMP
JULY 13-17, 2026! Experience the wonderful world of Musical Theatre! For three wonderful hours daily for five days, immerse yourself in the three principle art forms that make up “Musical Theatre”! Start fresh each morning with a daily dance technique class beginning with an authentic ballet barre, move to floor stretches and exercises for flexibility, and finish with different dance styles in across-the-floor combinations. The next hour, sing your heart out with (group) voice lessons and learn age-appropriate musical theatre songs straight from Broadway, along with choreography to compliment it and (if desired) opportunities for solo singing lines. Have a short 10 minute break to grab a snack, and then it’s on to a whirlwind improvisational acting class, where you have a blast using your own creative brain to make up your “who, what and where”! Register early for placement as camp size is limited to 20!
JULY 13-17, 2026! Experience the wonderful world of Musical Theatre! For three wonderful hours daily for five days, immerse yourself in the three principle art forms that make up “Musical Theatre”! Start fresh each morning with a daily dance technique class beginning with an authentic ballet barre, move to floor stretches and exercises for flexibility, and finish with different dance styles in across-the-floor combinations. The next hour, sing your heart out with (group) voice lessons and learn age-appropriate musical theatre songs straight from Broadway, along with choreography to compliment it and (if desired) opportunities for solo singing lines. Have a short 10 minute break to grab a snack, and then it’s on to a whirlwind improvisational acting class, where you have a blast using your own creative brain to make up your “who, what and where”! Register early for placement as camp size is limited to 20!
Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday
1:00 PM to 4:00 PM
1:00 PM to 4:00 PM
The Studio Performing Arts Center
$300.00