Adult Classes

Name
Days
Location
Monday Adult Pilates/Barre Fusion
Yoga ball and light hand weights will give you an extra burn in this strength-focused, low impact Pilates inspired workout. With minimal rest in between each exercise, you’ll activate your core and engage your glutes using controlled movements while incorporating your breath. A fun but challenging group exercise class for all levels!
Monday
10:00 AM to 11:00 AM
Sapphire Studio
West End Academy of Dance
Monday Intermediate Adult Ballet
Designed to be accessible for all adults, with a focus on gradually warming up the body with ballet barre and center exercises. This class is centering, energizing, and fun! All experience levels welcome; this class is taught at an intermediate level.
Monday
10:00 AM to 11:30 AM
Emerald Studio
West End Academy of Dance
Monday Adult Beginner/Intermediate Tap
This is a fun, high energy class geared towards adults with some Tap experience. The teacher will give options for both beginner and intermediate dancers. These classes are drop-in style. $25 per class.

This class will be in the Diamond Studio, which fits 8 dancers total. Please be sure to register ahead of time each week to reserve your spot!
Monday
7:15 PM to 8:15 PM
Diamond Studio
West End Academy of Dance
Tuesday Adult Contemporary
Adult Contemporary is a dance class that combines elements of several dance genres including modern, jazz, and ballet. Class includes a warm up, across the floor exercises, and choreography. Geared towards dancers with some prior dance experience. Come move with Mr. Miguel!
Tuesday
10:00 AM to 11:30 AM
Emerald Studio
West End Academy of Dance
Tuesday Intermediate Adult Ballet
Designed to be accessible for all adults, with a focus on gradually warming up the body with ballet barre and center exercises. This class is centering, energizing, and fun! All experience levels welcome; this class is taught at an intermediate level.
Tuesday
10:00 AM to 11:30 AM
Sapphire Studio
West End Academy of Dance
Wednesday Adult Advanced/Professional Ballet
This will be an advanced level adult ballet class (18+) geared towards professional or working dancers in the RVA community.
Wednesday
9:00 AM to 10:30 AM
Emerald Studio
West End Academy of Dance
Wednesday Adult Sculpt and Strengthen Barre Blast
This class will be taught by one of our esteemed dance faculty members, Arianna Lawson. Barre is a workout technique that focuses on low-impact, high-intensity movements. The class is focused on cardio, strength training and stretching. You will learn proper technique and form to help strengthen and tone your body. Come work out with us!
Wednesday
10:00 AM to 11:00 AM
Emerald Studio
West End Academy of Dance
Thursday Beginning Adult Ballet
Learn basic ballet fundamentals with this Beginning Adult Ballet class for adults! At the completion of this course, you will be much better equipped to jump into one of our open level Adult Ballet classes running throughout the year! We recommend purchasing an adult dance card to get a discounted rate. Otherwise, pay the $25 drop in fee per class.
Thursday
9:30 AM to 11:00 AM
Emerald Studio
West End Academy of Dance
Thursday Intermediate Adult Ballet
Designed to be accessible for all adults, with a focus on gradually warming up the body with ballet barre and center exercises. This class is centering, energizing, and fun! All experience levels welcome; this class is taught at an intermediate level.
Thursday
10:00 AM to 11:30 AM
Sapphire Studio
West End Academy of Dance
Friday Intermediate Adult Ballet
Designed to be accessible for all adults, with a focus on gradually warming up the body with ballet barre and center exercises. This class is centering, energizing, and fun! All experience levels welcome; this class is taught at an intermediate level.
Friday
10:00 AM to 11:30 AM
Sapphire Studio
West End Academy of Dance
Broadway and Bubbly: Adult Musical Theatre Fall Session
This is a fun, high energy class geared towards adults with some dance or theater background. Dancers will learn choreography inspired by some of Broadway's greatest hits! No experience required, but you must be ready to DANCE! This is a drop-in style class. $25 drop-in fee. Registration required! Stick around afterward for complimentary champagne and social time with fellow Broadway lovers. Let’s dance, laugh, and celebrate the joy of movement!
Friday
7:45 PM to 9:15 PM
Ruby Studio
West End Academy of Dance
Pliés and Prosecco | 8-Week Beginning Adult Ballet Workshop
Plies and Prosecco is a welcoming beginner adult ballet class designed to introduce foundational techniques in a fun, relaxed atmosphere. Students will learn basic positions, alignment, and simple combinations while building strength, grace, and confidence. After class, enjoy a complimentary glass of prosecco to celebrate movement, community, and a little well-earned sparkle.

This class builds each week, so in order to get the most out of your time, we recommend registering for the full 8 week session. If you're not able to commit to all 8 weeks, drop-in classes are available as well!

Taught by faculty members Kristina Edwards and Lauren Morris.
Friday
7:45 PM to 9:15 PM
Emerald Studio
West End Academy of Dance
Saturday Intermediate Adult Ballet
Designed to be accessible for all adults, with a focus on gradually warming up the body with ballet barre and center exercises. This class is centering, energizing, and fun! All experience levels welcome; this class is taught at an intermediate level.
Saturday
8:30 AM to 10:00 AM
Sapphire Studio
West End Academy of Dance

Mommy and Me Classes

Name
Days
Location
Monday Miss Anne's Music and Movement
Miss Anne's Music and Movement is coming to WEAD! This popular class is geared toward infant through preschool age. Parent/guardian and child take class together! Normally Miss Anne's classes are open to up to 100 people in a class. This is a special private class with only 20 families! Each class is 30 minutes long. We will provide a variety of clean materials such as egg shakers, scarves, bean bags, and other instruments! Kids will dance and play instruments along with a mix of children's classics and contemporary songs. Bonus: second and third children take class for free!
Monday
9:30 AM to 10:00 AM
Ruby Studio
West End Academy of Dance
Wednesdays Miss Anne's Music and Movement
This popular class is geared toward infant through preschool age. Parent/guardian and child take class together! Normally Miss Anne's classes are open to up to 100 people in a class. This is a special private class with only 20 families! Each class is 30 minutes long. We will provide a variety of clean materials such as egg shakers, scarves, bean bags, and other instruments! Kids will dance and play instruments along with a mix of children's classics and contemporary songs. Bonus: second and third children take class for free!
Wednesday
3:15 AM to 3:45 AM
Ruby Studio
West End Academy of Dance
Baby Ballet (12-24 Months)
Our Mommy & Me Baby Ballet class is a gentle and joyful introduction to Ballet for babies ages 12-24 months and their caregivers. Geared towards walkers. Designed with early development in mind, this class focuses on bonding, sensory exploration, and motor skill development through the beauty of ballet.

Caregivers actively participate alongside their little ones in a warm, nurturing environment, helping babies build strength, balance, and coordination with age-appropriate exercises, soft music, and playful props. Each class includes ballet terminology, simple movement patterns, stretches, songs, and lots of smiles—laying the foundation for a lifelong love of dance and connection.

No dance experience is required—just bring your baby, your socks, and your love!
Wednesday
10:45 AM to 11:30 AM
Sapphire Studio
West End Academy of Dance
Baby Ballet (6-12 Months)
Our Mommy & Me Baby Ballet class is a gentle and joyful introduction to Ballet for babies ages 6–12 months and their caregivers. Geared towards sitters/crawlers. Designed with early development in mind, this class focuses on bonding, sensory exploration, and motor skill development through the beauty of ballet.

Caregivers actively participate alongside their little ones in a warm, nurturing environment, helping babies build strength, balance, and coordination with age-appropriate exercises, soft music, and playful props. Each class includes ballet terminology, simple movement patterns, stretches, songs, and lots of smiles—laying the foundation for a lifelong love of dance and connection.

No dance experience is required—just bring your baby, your socks, and your love!
Thursday
11:15 AM to 12:00 PM
Sapphire Studio
West End Academy of Dance

Mini Sessions

Name
Days
Location
STARTING OCTOBER: Pre-Ballet Mini Session
This 7-week mini-session is an introduction to dance with emphasis on FUN! This class combines elements of dance with music, sound, imagery, and props to teach basic ballet motor skills, movement patterns, rhythm, balance and dynamics. There will be a parent observation day on the last class. This class does not perform in the recital.
Tuesday
12:45 PM to 1:30 PM
Sapphire Studio
West End Academy of Dance
STARTING JANUARY: Pre-Ballet Mini Session
This 8-week mini-session is an introduction to dance with emphasis on FUN! This class combines elements of dance with music, sound, imagery, and props to teach basic ballet motor skills, movement patterns, rhythm, balance and dynamics. There will be a parent observation day on the last class. This class does not perform in the recital.
Wednesday
3:15 PM to 4:00 PM
Sapphire Studio
West End Academy of Dance
STARTING OCTOBER: Pre-Ballet Mini Session
This 7-week mini-session is an introduction to dance with emphasis on FUN! This class combines elements of dance with music, sound, imagery, and props to teach basic ballet motor skills, movement patterns, rhythm, balance and dynamics. There will be a parent observation day on the last class. This class does not perform in the recital.
Wednesday
3:15 PM to 4:00 PM
Sapphire Studio
West End Academy of Dance

2025/2026 Regular Season

Name
Days
Location
Pre-Ballet Monday 3:30
This class is full
An introduction to dance with emphasis on FUN! This class combines elements of dance with music, sound, imagery, and props to teach basic ballet motor skills, movement patterns, rhythm, balance and dynamics.
Monday
3:30 PM to 4:15 PM
Emerald Studio
West End Academy of Dance
Ballet I Monday 3:45
This class teaches children the beginning fundamentals of ballet such as ballet steps, stretching, across the floor exercises and center activities, as well as ballet technique and vocabulary.
Monday
3:45 PM to 4:45 PM
Sapphire Studio
West End Academy of Dance
Tap I Monday 4pm
This class is full
An introductory tap class where dancers will gain a basic understanding of tap steps and terminology while exploring rhythms and movement.
Monday
4:00 PM to 5:00 PM
Ruby Studio
West End Academy of Dance
Ballet II Monday 4:15
This class is full
This class prepares children for traditional ballet techniques. Proper posture, alignment, and musicality are taught through ballet barre work, imaginative games and across the floor exercises.
Monday
4:15 PM to 5:15 PM
Emerald Studio
West End Academy of Dance
Jazz I Monday 4:15pm
This class is full
An introduction to jazz technique with an emphasis on FUN! This class combines elements of dance with music, sound, imagery, and props to teach basic jazz motor skills, movement patterns, rhythm, balance, and dynamics.
Monday
4:15 PM to 5:15 PM
Diamond Studio
West End Academy of Dance
Jazz III Monday 4:45pm
A high-energy class that focuses on rhythm, isolations, and style. Students will develop a foundation of basic jazz techniques including jumps, pirouettes, across-the-floor progressions, and stylized movement. For Ballet III and IV dancers.
Monday
4:45 PM to 5:45 PM
Sapphire Studio
West End Academy of Dance
Hippity Hoppity Monday 5pm
This introductory class will teach students the fundamental hip hop movements. Students will practice proper warm up, stretching, across the floor, and dance combinations. This high energy class will emphasize musicality, coordination, basic footwork, and style. No experience required.
Monday
5:00 PM to 6:00 PM
Ruby Studio
West End Academy of Dance
Ballet II Monday 5:15pm
This class prepares children for traditional ballet techniques. Proper posture, alignment, and musicality are taught through ballet barre work, imaginative games and across the floor exercises.
Monday
5:15 PM to 6:15 PM
Diamond Studio
West End Academy of Dance
Ballet VI Monday 5:15pm
This class is full
Upper level ballet & pointe technique. This class works on advancing and strengthening the dancer through a structured technical class consisting of full barre work, center combinations and across the floor exercises, all with emphasis on proper alignment, posture and technique.
Monday
5:15 PM to 6:45 PM
Emerald Studio
West End Academy of Dance
Contemporary I Monday 5:45pm
**For Ballet Level IV and V Dancers**Contemporary I (ages 10+) - an introduction to combining classical ballet technique with the floor work and dynamics of modern dance. This class also explores storytelling through current music. Dancers are strongly encouraged to have at least 2 years of ballet training.
Monday
5:45 PM to 6:45 PM
Sapphire Studio
West End Academy of Dance
Basic Ballet Monday 6:15pm
An accelerated, classical ballet level for beginners. This is a structured ballet class consisting of full barre work, center combinations and across the floor exercises, all with emphasis on proper alignment, posture and technique.
Monday
6:15 PM to 7:15 PM
Ruby Studio
West End Academy of Dance
Basic Tap
This class is full
This class is geared toward students ages 10-14 with minimal tap experience (less than 2 years). Dancers will learn fundamental tap steps but at a faster pace than Tap I because they are older and have a quicker rate of retention. They will do a tap warm up, across the floor exercises, and simple choreography to upbeat, high energy music! This is great class for anyone who is brand new to tap or only has a year or two under their belt but is not quite ready for Tap III or IV.
Monday
6:15 PM to 7:15 PM
Diamond Studio
West End Academy of Dance
Ballet VII Monday 6:45pm
Advanced level ballet and pointe technique. Students continue developing their strength and flexibility, while adding performance quality. It is a structured ballet class consisting of full barre work, adagio, pirouettes, petite allegro and grand allegro, all with emphasis on proper technique and quality of movement. Pointe work is done in center, away from the barre, at this level.
Monday
6:45 PM to 8:15 PM
Sapphire Studio
West End Academy of Dance
Ballet VIII Monday 6:45pm
Our most advanced level ballet & pointe technique class. Students continue developing their strength and flexibility, while adding performance quality. It is a structured ballet class consisting of full barre work, adagio, pirouettes, petite allegro and grand allegro, all with emphasis on proper technique and quality of movement.
Monday
6:45 PM to 8:15 PM
Emerald Studio
West End Academy of Dance
Musical Theatre Dance I
**For Ballet VI Dancers**A fun and informative class where students get to dive into different styles of the American musical. The class will include a warm-up followed by a combination from a musical and will touch on iconic choreographers and their contribution to the art form.
Monday
7:15 PM to 8:15 PM
Ruby Studio
West End Academy of Dance
Musical Theatre Dance II
**For Ballet VII and VIII Dancers**A fun and informative class where students get to dive into different styles of the American musical. The class will include a warm-up followed by a combination from a musical and will touch on iconic choreographers and their contribution to the art form.
Monday
8:15 PM to 9:15 PM
Emerald Studio
West End Academy of Dance
Teen Jazz
An accelerated intermediate level class that explores classic jazz isolations, proper warm up and stretching, across the floor progressions, and phrase work to practice learning choreography. This class is designed for the teen dancer with little or no prior experience.
Monday
8:15 PM to 9:15 PM
Sapphire Studio
West End Academy of Dance
Jazz II Tuesday 4pm
A high-energy class for beginners that focuses on rhythm and baseline jazz technique, proper warm-up and stretching, stylized movement, and basic across-the-floor progressions.
Tuesday
4:00 PM to 5:00 PM
Ruby Studio
West End Academy of Dance
Ballet I Tuesday 4:15pm
This class is full
This class teaches children the beginning fundamentals of ballet such as ballet steps, stretching, across the floor exercises and center activities, as well as ballet technique and vocabulary.
Tuesday
4:15 PM to 5:15 PM
Sapphire Studio
West End Academy of Dance
Ballet II Tuesday 4:15pm
This class is full
This class prepares children for traditional ballet techniques. Proper posture, alignment, and musicality are taught through ballet barre work, imaginative games and across the floor exercises.
Tuesday
4:15 PM to 5:15 PM
Emerald Studio
West End Academy of Dance
Pre-Ballet Tuesday 4:30pm
This class is full
An introduction to dance with emphasis on FUN! This class combines elements of dance with music, sound, imagery, and props to teach basic ballet motor skills, movement patterns, rhythm, balance and dynamics.
Tuesday
4:30 PM to 5:15 PM
Diamond Studio
West End Academy of Dance
Jazz IV
**For Ballet Level V Dancers** This intermediate jazz technique class includes a full warm-up, across-the-floor progressions, and stylized movement focusing on musicality, quality of movement, and expression. This class gives students a thorough grounding in jazz terminology and technique while giving them an opportunity to grow as performers.
Tuesday
5:00 PM to 6:00 PM
Ruby Studio
West End Academy of Dance
Ballet I Tuesday 5:15PM
This class teaches children the beginning fundamentals of ballet such as ballet steps, stretching, across the floor exercises and center activities, as well as ballet technique and vocabulary.
Tuesday
5:15 PM to 6:15 PM
Diamond Studio
West End Academy of Dance
Ballet III Tuesday 5:15pm
In this class, students develop the strength and elegance of a ballet dancer, while learning discipline, classroom etiquette and the love of ballet. A structured ballet class is taught, consisting of an introduction to barre work, center combinations and across the floor exercises, all with emphasis on proper alignment, posture and technique.
Tuesday
5:15 PM to 6:15 PM
Sapphire Studio
West End Academy of Dance
Pre-Tap
This class teaches the fundamentals of tap in a fun and age appropriate environment. Dancers will learn basic tap steps and terminology with a warm up, across the floor exercises, and simple choreography. They will learn to move rhythmically to upbeat, high energy music!
Tuesday
5:15 PM to 6:00 PM
Emerald Studio
West End Academy of Dance
Jazz V
This class is full
This advanced jazz technique class offers students an opportunity to push themselves technically, while further developing their performative range and individual artistic voice. The warm-up and progressions use classic jazz techniques to develop students' musicality, athleticism, alignment, and performance. For Ballet VI dancers.
Tuesday
6:00 PM to 7:15 PM
Ruby Studio
West End Academy of Dance
Modern III
**For Ballet Level VII and VIII Dancers**This advanced class is designed for students with a high degree of technical level and the ability to adapt their skills to a variety of forms within the modern dance discipline. Students are provided with technically challenging material to expand their movement capabilities, which aids in their artistic growth as performers. Personal movement style and individual performance are strongly emphasized.
Tuesday
6:00 PM to 7:15 PM
Emerald Studio
West End Academy of Dance
Ballet IV Tuesday 6:15pm
This level is designed for dancers with two or more years of continuous study. Ballet IVA continues the fundamentals of classical ballet focusing on use of the arms and head. This is a structured ballet class consisting of full barre work, center combinations and across the floor exercises, all with emphasis on proper alignment, posture and technique.
Tuesday
6:15 PM to 7:30 PM
Sapphire Studio
West End Academy of Dance
Jazz VI
**For Ballet Level VII and VIII Dancers**This advanced jazz technique class offers students an opportunity to push themselves technically, while further developing their performative range and individual artistic voice. The warm-up and progressions use classic jazz techniques to develop students' musicality, athleticism, alignment, and performance.
Tuesday
7:15 PM to 8:30 PM
Ruby Studio
West End Academy of Dance
Modern II
**For Ballet VI Dancers**This intermediate class reinforces the fundamental concepts of space, time, and energy through the practices of modern dance techniques. Intermediate modern students focus on alignment, technique, and performance. In addition, this class explores floor work, partnering, and improvisation.
Tuesday
7:15 PM to 8:30 PM
Emerald Studio
West End Academy of Dance
Hip Hop I Tuesday 7:30pm
This class will build upon the fundamental moves of hip hop through across the floor combinations and challenging center combinations. This high energy class will emphasize musicality, coordination, footwork, improvisation, strength building, and style.
Tuesday
7:30 PM to 8:30 PM
Sapphire Studio
West End Academy of Dance
Pre-Ballet Wednesday 3:15pm
An introduction to dance with emphasis on FUN! This class combines elements of dance with music, sound, imagery, and props to teach basic ballet motor skills, movement patterns, rhythm, balance and dynamics.
Wednesday
3:15 PM to 4:00 PM
Emerald Studio
West End Academy of Dance
Ballet III Wednesday 4pm
In this class, students develop the strength and elegance of a ballet dancer, while learning discipline, classroom etiquette and the love of ballet. A structured ballet class is taught, consisting of an introduction to barre work, center combinations and across the floor exercises, all with emphasis on proper alignment, posture and technique.
Wednesday
4:00 PM to 5:00 PM
Sapphire Studio
West End Academy of Dance
Hippity Hoppity Wednesday 4pm
This introductory class will teach students the fundamental hip hop movements. Students will practice proper warm up, stretching, across the floor, and dance combinations. This high energy class will emphasize musicality, coordination, basic footwork, and style. No experience required.
Wednesday
4:00 PM to 5:00 PM
Ruby Studio
West End Academy of Dance
Jazz I Wednesday 4pm
An introduction to jazz technique with an emphasis on FUN! This class combines elements of dance with music, sound, imagery, and props to teach basic jazz motor skills, movement patterns, rhythm, balance, and dynamics.
Wednesday
4:00 PM to 5:00 PM
Diamond Studio
West End Academy of Dance
Pre-Ballet Wednesday 4:15pm
This class is full
An introduction to dance with emphasis on FUN! This class combines elements of dance with music, sound, imagery, and props to teach basic ballet motor skills, movement patterns, rhythm, balance and dynamics.
Wednesday
4:15 PM to 5:00 PM
Emerald Studio
West End Academy of Dance
Ballet V Wednesday 5pm
An intermediate level ballet class that involves pre-pointe and beginning pointe work. This class focuses on advancing and strengthening the dancer through a structured technical class. At least 2 years of consecutive ballet training is required to be evaluated for pointe. Teacher recommendation required.
Wednesday
5:00 PM to 6:30 PM
Sapphire Studio
West End Academy of Dance
Ballet VI Wednesday 5pm
Upper level ballet & pointe technique. This class works on advancing and strengthening the dancer through a structured technical class consisting of full barre work, center combinations and across the floor exercises, all with emphasis on proper alignment, posture and technique.
Wednesday
5:00 PM to 6:30 PM
Emerald Studio
West End Academy of Dance
Hippity Hoppity Wednesday 5pm
This class is full
This introductory class will teach students the fundamental hip hop movements. Students will practice proper warm up, stretching, across the floor, and dance combinations. This high energy class will emphasize musicality, coordination, basic footwork, and style. No experience required.
Wednesday
5:00 PM to 6:00 PM
Ruby Studio
West End Academy of Dance
Jazz I Wednesday 5pm
An introduction to jazz technique with an emphasis on FUN! This class combines elements of dance with music, sound, imagery, and props to teach basic jazz motor skills, movement patterns, rhythm, balance, and dynamics.
Wednesday
5:00 PM to 6:00 PM
Diamond Studio
West End Academy of Dance
Hip Hop I Wednesday 6pm
This class is full
Level I hip hop will teach the fundamental moves of hip hop through across the floor and center combinations. This high energy class will emphasize musicality, coordination, basic footwork, improvisation, strength building and style. No experience required.
Wednesday
6:00 PM to 7:00 PM
Ruby Studio
West End Academy of Dance
Ballet VII Wednesday 6:30pm
Advanced level ballet and pointe technique. Students continue developing their strength and flexibility, while adding performance quality. It is a structured ballet class consisting of full barre work, adagio, pirouettes, petite allegro and grand allegro, all with emphasis on proper technique and quality of movement. Pointe work is done in center, away from the barre, at this level.
Wednesday
6:30 PM to 8:00 PM
Emerald Studio
West End Academy of Dance
Ballet VIII Wednesday 6:30pm
Our most advanced level ballet & pointe technique class. Students continue developing their strength and flexibility, while adding performance quality. It is a structured ballet class consisting of full barre work, adagio, pirouettes, petite allegro and grand allegro, all with emphasis on proper technique and quality of movement.
Wednesday
6:30 PM to 8:00 PM
Sapphire Studio
West End Academy of Dance
Advanced Hip Hop I
This class will build upon the fundamental moves of hip hop through across the floor combinations and challenging center combinations. This high energy class will emphasize musicality, coordination, footwork, improvisation, strength building, and style.
Wednesday
7:00 PM to 8:00 PM
Ruby Studio
West End Academy of Dance
Advanced Basic Ballet I Wednesday 8pm
An accelerated, classical ballet level for beginners. This is a structured ballet class consisting of full barre work, center combinations and across the floor exercises, all with emphasis on proper alignment, posture and technique.
Wednesday
8:00 PM to 9:15 PM
Emerald Studio
West End Academy of Dance
Advanced Hip Hop II
This advanced level class will build upon the fundamental moves of hip hop through across the floor and challenging center combinations. This high energy class will emphasize musicality, coordination, basic footwork, improvisation, strength building, and style. For mature dancers with at least 2 years of hip hop experience.
Wednesday
8:00 PM to 9:15 PM
Sapphire Studio
West End Academy of Dance
Hip Hop II
This class will reinforce the fundamental moves of hip hop through across the floor and center combinations. This high energy class will emphasize musicality, coordination, basic footwork, improvisation, strength building and style. No experience required.
Wednesday
8:00 PM to 9:00 PM
Ruby Studio
West End Academy of Dance
Ballet I Thursday 3:15pm
This class teaches children the beginning fundamentals of ballet such as ballet steps, stretching, across the floor exercises and center activities, as well as ballet technique and vocabulary.
Thursday
3:15 PM to 4:15 PM
Diamond Studio
West End Academy of Dance
Pre-Ballet Thursday 3:30pm
An introduction to dance with emphasis on FUN! This class combines elements of dance with music, sound, imagery, and props to teach basic ballet motor skills, movement patterns, rhythm, balance and dynamics.
Thursday
3:30 PM to 4:15 PM
Emerald Studio
West End Academy of Dance
Ballet III Thursday 4pm
In this class, students develop the strength and elegance of a ballet dancer, while learning discipline, classroom etiquette and the love of ballet. A structured ballet class is taught, consisting of an introduction to barre work, center combinations and across the floor exercises, all with emphasis on proper alignment, posture and technique.
Thursday
4:00 PM to 5:00 PM
Sapphire Studio
West End Academy of Dance
Ballet II Thursday 4:15pm
This class is full
This class prepares children for traditional ballet techniques. Proper posture, alignment, and musicality are taught through ballet barre work, imaginative games and across the floor exercises.
Thursday
4:15 PM to 5:15 PM
Diamond Studio
West End Academy of Dance
Hippity Hoppity Thursday 4:15pm
This introductory class will teach students the fundamental hip hop movements. Students will practice proper warm up, stretching, across the floor, and dance combinations. This high energy class will emphasize musicality, coordination, basic footwork, and style. No experience required.
Thursday
4:15 PM to 5:15 PM
Ruby Studio
West End Academy of Dance
Jazz I Thursday 4:15pm
An introduction to jazz technique with an emphasis on FUN! This class combines elements of dance with music, sound, imagery, and props to teach basic jazz motor skills, movement patterns, rhythm, balance, and dynamics.
Thursday
4:15 PM to 5:15 PM
Emerald Studio
West End Academy of Dance
Ballet IV Thursday 5pm
This level is designed for dancers with two or more years of continuous study. Ballet IVA continues the fundamentals of classical ballet focusing on use of the arms and head. This is a structured ballet class consisting of full barre work, center combinations and across the floor exercises, all with emphasis on proper alignment, posture and technique.
Thursday
5:00 PM to 6:15 PM
Sapphire Studio
West End Academy of Dance
Commercial Contemporary II
**For Ballet Level VI Dancers**For Ballet VI and VII dancers. We will explore the total movement potential of the body. This class combines elements of several dance genres including modern, jazz, lyrical, and classical ballet. This dance style can be found on SYTYCD, commercials, Broadway, movies, or on tours with recording artists.
Thursday
5:15 PM to 6:30 PM
Emerald Studio
West End Academy of Dance
Jazz II Thursday 5:15pm
A high-energy class for beginners that focuses on rhythm and baseline jazz technique, proper warm-up and stretching, stylized movement, and basic across-the-floor progressions.
Thursday
5:15 PM to 6:15 PM
Ruby Studio
West End Academy of Dance
Ballet V Thursday 6:15pm
**Technique Class is 6:15-7:30pm. Pointe Class for those who are approved to go "en pointe" is 7:30-8pm**An intermediate level ballet class that involves pre-pointe and beginning pointe work. This class focuses on advancing and strengthening the dancer through a structured technical class. At least 2 years of consecutive ballet training is required to be evaluated for pointe. Teacher recommendation required.
Thursday
6:15 PM to 7:30 PM
Sapphire Studio
West End Academy of Dance
Tap II
Build upon the basic fundamentals of rhythm tap through musicality, coordination, and sound. The focus of each tap class is to improve the student’s sound clarity, rhythm and musicality, timing and phrasing. Classes are structured in the traditional tap format; warm-up exercises, technique and progressive movements, combination or dance routine. For dancers with 1-2 years of tap experience.
Thursday
6:15 PM to 7:15 PM
Ruby Studio
West End Academy of Dance
Commercial Contemporary III
**For Ballet Level VII and VIII Dancers** We will explore the total movement potential of the body. This class combines elements of several dance genres including modern, jazz, lyrical, and classical ballet. This dance style can be found on SYTYCD, commercials, Broadway, movies, or on tours with recording artists.
Thursday
6:30 PM to 8:15 PM
Emerald Studio
West End Academy of Dance
Tap III
Intermediate and advanced rhythm tap. These classes continues the development of tap technique & terminology. Students will further develop skills including musicality and sound clarity with an added focus on increasing speed, and developing style.
Thursday
7:15 PM to 8:15 PM
Ruby Studio
West End Academy of Dance
Ballet V - 30 Minute Pointe Class
**Technique Class is 6:15-7:30pm. Pointe Class only for those who are approved to go "en pointe" is 7:30-8pm**An intermediate level ballet class that involves pre-pointe and beginning pointe work. This class focuses on advancing and strengthening the dancer through a structured technical class. At least 2 years of consecutive ballet training is required to be evaluated for pointe. Teacher recommendation required.
Thursday
7:30 PM to 8:00 PM
Sapphire Studio
West End Academy of Dance
Advanced Basic Ballet II
An accelerated, classical ballet level for beginners. This is a structured ballet class consisting of full barre work, center combinations and across the floor exercises, all with emphasis on proper alignment, posture and technique.
Thursday
8:00 PM to 9:15 PM
Sapphire Studio
West End Academy of Dance
Tap IV
Intermediate and advanced rhythm tap. These classes continues the development of tap technique & terminology. Students will further develop skills including musicality and sound clarity with an added focus on increasing speed, and developing style.
Thursday
8:15 PM to 9:15 PM
Ruby Studio
West End Academy of Dance
Basic Ballet Friday 4pm
An accelerated, classical ballet level for beginners. This is a structured ballet class consisting of full barre work, center combinations and across the floor exercises, all with emphasis on proper alignment, posture and technique.
Friday
4:00 PM to 5:00 PM
Sapphire Studio
West End Academy of Dance
Beginner Boys Ballet
This class is designed to incorporate WEAD's ballet syllabus in addition to developing the student’s large motor skills, flexibility, and strength. The class provides a learning environment that encourages technique and athleticism as well as camaraderie with fellow boys. Should be taken in conjunction with a regular season ballet class.
Friday
4:00 PM to 5:00 PM
Emerald Studio
West End Academy of Dance
Hippity Hoppity Friday 4pm
This introductory class will teach students the fundamental hip hop movements. Students will practice proper warm up, stretching, across the floor, and dance combinations. This high energy class will emphasize musicality, coordination, basic footwork, and style. No experience required.
Friday
4:00 PM to 5:00 PM
Ruby Studio
West End Academy of Dance
Advanced Basic Ballet I Friday 5pm
An accelerated, classical ballet level for beginners. This is a structured ballet class consisting of full barre work, center combinations and across the floor exercises, all with emphasis on proper alignment, posture and technique.
Friday
5:00 PM to 6:15 PM
Emerald Studio
West End Academy of Dance
Ballet VI Friday 5pm
This class will include a technique class with an emphasis and focus on pointe work. Similar to Intermediate Pointe from years past but with an added technique portion of class.
Friday
5:00 PM to 6:30 PM
Sapphire Studio
West End Academy of Dance
Boys Hip Hop
Friday
5:00 PM to 6:00 PM
Ruby Studio
West End Academy of Dance
Hip Hop I Friday 6pm
Level I hip hop will teach the fundamental moves of hip hop through across the floor and center combinations. This high energy class will emphasize musicality, coordination, basic footwork, improvisation, strength building and style. No experience required.
Friday
6:00 PM to 7:00 PM
Ruby Studio
West End Academy of Dance
Intermediate Boys Ballet
This class is designed to incorporate WEAD's ballet syllabus in addition to developing the student’s large motor skills, flexibility, and strength. The class provides a learning environment that encourages technique and athleticism as well as camaraderie with fellow boys. Should be taken in conjunction with a regular season ballet class.
Friday
6:15 PM to 7:30 PM
Emerald Studio
West End Academy of Dance
Pre-Pointe
Ballet Levels eligible for this class: Ballet IV, Ballet V, Basic Ballet, Advanced Basic Ballet I and II

This class is designed to help strengthen your feet, ankles, and body in preparation for pointe work. No actual pointe work will take place in this class. Dancers can take this class whether or not they are approved for pointe. It's a great idea for any dancer who has a goal of dancing "en pointe"!

This is a non-performance class, meaning this class does not perform in the recital. It is a strengthening and technique class only!

Must be enrolled in a regular ballet technique class. This is meant to be an additional ballet class!
Friday
6:30 PM to 7:30 PM
Sapphire Studio
West End Academy of Dance
Pre-Ballet Saturday 9am
An introduction to dance with emphasis on FUN! This class combines elements of dance with music, sound, imagery, and props to teach basic ballet motor skills, movement patterns, rhythm, balance and dynamics.
Saturday
9:00 AM to 9:45 AM
Ruby Studio
West End Academy of Dance
Ballet I Saturday 9:15am
This class teaches children the beginning fundamentals of ballet such as ballet steps, stretching, across the floor exercises and center activities, as well as ballet technique and vocabulary.
Saturday
9:15 AM to 10:15 AM
Emerald Studio
West End Academy of Dance
Advanced Contemporary I
**For Ballet Level V Dancers** Contemporary I (ages 10+) is an introduction to combining classical ballet technique with the floor work and dynamics of modern dance. This class also explores storytelling through current music. Dancers are strongly encouraged to have at least 2 years of ballet training. This class moves at a slightly faster pace than Contemporary I.
Saturday
9:45 AM to 10:45 AM
Ruby Studio
West End Academy of Dance
Ballet II Saturday 9:45am
This class prepares children for traditional ballet techniques. Proper posture, alignment, and musicality are taught through ballet barre work, imaginative games and across the floor exercises.
Saturday
9:45 AM to 10:45 AM
Diamond Studio
West End Academy of Dance
Advanced Pointe
Saturday
10:00 AM to 11:00 AM
Sapphire Studio
West End Academy of Dance
Pre-Ballet Saturday 10:15am
An introduction to dance with emphasis on FUN! This class combines elements of dance with music, sound, imagery, and props to teach basic ballet motor skills, movement patterns, rhythm, balance and dynamics.
Saturday
10:15 AM to 11:00 AM
Emerald Studio
West End Academy of Dance
Hippity Hoppity Saturday 10:45am
This class will teach students the fundamental hip hop movements. Students will practice proper warm up, stretching, across the floor, and dance combinations. This high energy class will emphasize musicality, coordination, basic footwork, and style. No experience required.

There will be a parent observation day on the last class. This class does not perform in the recital.
Saturday
10:45 AM to 11:45 AM
Diamond Studio
West End Academy of Dance

Summer 2026

Name
Days
Location
Angelina Ballerina Camp
Join us for a Angelina Ballerina Ballet Camp full of dancing, imagination, and fun! This week-long adventure invites young dancers to twirl, leap, and giggle their way through daily ballet classes, arts and crafts, creative movement games, snack time, and story time inspired by Angelina and her friends!
Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday
9:00 AM to 12:00 PM
West End Academy of Dance
Bluey Ballet Camp
Join us for a Bluey Ballet Camp full of dancing, imagination, and fun! This week-long adventure invites young dancers to twirl, leap, and giggle their way through daily ballet classes, arts and crafts, creative movement games, snack time, and story time inspired by Bluey, Bingo, and the whole crew!
Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday
9:00 AM to 12:00 PM
West End Academy of Dance
Broadway Bound Camp
Step into the spotlight for a week of dance, creativity, and showbiz fun! Dancers will shine as they learn hip hop, ballet, and jazz inspired by their favorite Broadway musicals. Between rehearsals, campers will design enjoy show show-inspired arts and crafts time. Get ready to sing and dance your heart out as we bring the magic of Broadway all week! For Ballet III-VI, dancers will be grouped by level.
Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday
9:00 AM to 2:00 PM
West End Academy of Dance
Candy Land Camp
Get ready for a sweet week of dancing fun! Dancers will twist, twirl, and groove through styles like hip hop, ballet, and jazz as they explore the magical world of Candyland. From the Chocolate Swirl Forest to the Peppermint Palace, each day brings new sugary surprises! Campers will also create candy-inspired crafts! It’s a week full of creativity, color, and candy-coated dance magic!
Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday
9:00 AM to 12:00 PM
West End Academy of Dance
Christmas in July Nutcracker Camp
Celebrate the magic of The Nutcracker in the middle of summer! Dancers will dive into ballet, jazz, and creative movement inspired by this beloved holiday classic. Explore the enchanting world of Clara, the Sugar Plum Fairy, and the Mouse King while building technique, musicality, and performance skills. Each day brings new choreography, storytelling, and opportunities to bring the story to life, culminating in a fun summer “Nutcracker” showcase for family and friends.
Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday
9:00 AM to 2:00 PM
West End Academy of Dance
Disney Dreams Camp
Step into a world of pixie dust and imagination! Dancers will leap, spin, and groove through styles like hip hop, ballet, and jazz — all inspired by their favorite Disney movies and characters. Each day, campers will explore a new Disney adventure, from dancing under the sea with mermaids to marching through the castle with heroes and princesses. With dance, arts and crafts, and plenty of sparkle, this week-long camp is a dream come true for every Disney-loving dancer!
Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday
9:00 AM to 12:00 PM
West End Academy of Dance
Giselle Ballet Boot Camp
Step into the romantic world of Giselle, one of ballet’s most beloved classics. This week-long intensive invites intermediate to advanced dancers to deepen their artistry and technique through daily ballet classes, variations, and repertoire inspired by the timeless story of love, betrayal, and redemption. Dancers will explore the expressive and dramatic qualities that make Giselle a cornerstone of the Romantic era, while also refining their strength, musicality, and performance skills. The week will conclude with an informal studio showing highlighting scenes and variations from the ballet.
Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday
9:00 AM to 3:00 PM
West End Academy of Dance
K Pop Demon Hunters Hip Hop Boot Camp
Get ready to move, groove, and battle the beat! In this high-energy camp inspired by the world of K-Pop and anime-style heroes, dancers will learn fierce hip hop moves, sharp choreography, and team formations worthy of a K-Pop stage. Campers will build confidence, style, and performance skills—all while having a blast with friends.
Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday
9:00 AM to 12:00 PM
West End Academy of Dance
Peppa Pig Ballet Camp
Join us for a Peppa Pig Ballet Camp full of dancing, imagination, and fun! This week-long adventure invites young dancers to twirl, leap, and giggle their way through daily ballet classes, arts and crafts, creative movement games, snack time, and story time inspired by Peppa and her friends!
Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday
9:00 AM to 12:00 PM
West End Academy of Dance
Sleeping Beauty Ballet Camp
Join us for a magical week inspired by the timeless ballet The Sleeping Beauty! Dancers will step into the enchanting world of Princess Aurora, the Lilac Fairy, and the royal court as they learn ballet technique, repertoire, and choreography from this beloved classic. Each day will include ballet class and storytelling to bring the fairy tale to life. Dancers will explore grace, musicality, and expression — all leading up to a mini performance at the end of the week fit for a royal celebration!
Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday
9:00 AM to 2:00 PM
West End Academy of Dance
Summer Garden Camp
Step into a whimsical garden where dance and imagination bloom! Dancers will explore ballet, jazz, and hip hop as they flutter like butterflies, twirl like flowers in the breeze, and leap through sunlit meadows. Each day brings new adventures in movement, music, and storytelling inspired by the beauty of nature. The week will end with a delightful garden-themed performance for family and friends — a perfect celebration of summer and dance!
Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday
9:00 AM to 12:00 PM
West End Academy of Dance