2024-25 Season

Name
Days
Location
Creative Movement Ballet (Mon)
Emily Norris
This class is structured to introduce basic exercise and movements of dance. For children ages 3-4 able to sustain 30 mins of structured movement in class but not yet prepared for level ballet.
Monday
4:30 PM to 5:00 PM
Studio 20
EMpowered Dance Center
Ballet Level 3 (Mon)
Emily Norris
This class is full
Expansion of fundamental techniques to build artistic interpretation of movement. Continued study of accurate anatomical and ballet terms. Previous experience strongly recommended. Students in ballet 3 are encouraged to take classes 2-3 times/week.
Monday
5:00 PM to 6:30 PM
Studio 18
EMpowered Dance Center
Ballet Level 4 (Mon)
Caitlin Varipatis
Expansion of fundamental techniques to build artistic interpretation of movement. Continued study of accurate anatomical and ballet terms. Previous experience strongly recommended. Students in ballet 4 are encouraged to take classes 3-4 times/week.
Monday
5:00 PM to 6:30 PM
Studio 20
EMpowered Dance Center
Jazz Level 2 (Mon)
Hayley Broad
Isolations, high energy, low center of gravity, and syncopated rhythm are all emphasized in this class. Choreographed to popular music. Jazz 1 is for ages 7-9, Jazz 2 is for ages 10-12 with dance experience and Jazz 3 is for ages 12 and above with instructor approval. Jazz 4 must have previous jazz experience and with instructor approval.
Monday
5:30 PM to 6:30 PM
Studio 18
EMpowered Dance Center
Ballet Level 2 (Mon)
Caitlin Varipatis
Continues to focus on fundamental techniques, building a strong dance foundation and ballet terminology while introducing anatomical terms. For children around the age 7-11.
Monday
6:30 PM to 7:30 PM
Studio 18
EMpowered Dance Center
Contemporary Level 3 & 4 (Mon)
Hayley Broad
This class is full
Explore Modern/Lyrical techniques to create contemporary movements.
Monday
6:30 PM to 7:30 PM
Studio 20
EMpowered Dance Center
Pre-Pointe Class (Mon) (Non performing)
Emily Norris
Strengthening and alignment based class designed to prepare our younger dancers for kinesthetic awareness required for pointe work. Students will not be on pointe during this class as this serves as a preparation for pointe work in the future. This class is by invitation only and is non-performing.
Monday
6:30 PM to 7:00 PM
Studio 22
EMpowered Dance Center
Creative Movement Ballet (Tues)
Ava Correlli Lerew
This class is structured to introduce basic exercise and movements of dance. For children ages 3-4 able to sustain 45 mins of structured movement in class but not yet prepared for level ballet.
Tuesday
4:15 PM to 4:45 PM
Studio 20
EMpowered Dance Center
Ballet Level 1 and 2 (Tues)
Emily Norris
Continues to focus on fundamental techniques, building a strong dance foundation and ballet terminology while introducing anatomical terms. For children around the age 5-9.
Tuesday
4:30 PM to 5:15 PM
Studio 18
EMpowered Dance Center
Creative Movement TAP (Tues)
Ava Correlli Lerew
This class is structured to introduce basic exercise and movements of dance. For children ages 3-6. Tap shoes are required for this class.
Tuesday
4:45 PM to 5:15 PM
Studio 20
EMpowered Dance Center
Jazz Level 3 (Tues)
Emily Norris
This class is full
Isolations, high energy, low center of gravity, and syncopated rhythm are all emphasized in this class. Choreographed to popular music. Jazz 1 is for ages 7-9, Jazz 2 is for ages 10-12 with dance experience and Jazz 3 is for ages 12 and above with instructor approval. Jazz 4 must have previous jazz experience and with instructor approval.
Tuesday
5:15 PM to 6:15 PM
Studio 18
EMpowered Dance Center
Modern Level 2 (Tues)
Ava Correlli Lerew
Modern is a dance style that focuses on the dancer's interpretation instead of structured steps. Students are strongly encouraged to take at least one ballet in conjunction with Modern.
Tuesday
5:15 PM to 6:15 PM
Studio 12
EMpowered Dance Center
Modern Level 4 (Tues)
Caitlin Varipatis
This class is full
Modern is a dance style that focuses on the dancer's interpretation instead of structured steps. Students are strongly encouraged to take at least one ballet in conjunction with Modern. Students with previous modern experience or a strong ballet background and with instructor approval.
Tuesday
5:15 PM to 6:15 PM
Studio 20
EMpowered Dance Center
Lyrical Level 4 (Tues)
Emily Norris
This class is full
Lyrical is a combination of ballet, jazz, and modern. Students must take at least one ballet class at EMpowered Dance Center to enroll in lyrical. Lyrical 2 is for ages 7 and above with dance experience, Lyrical 3 is for students around 10-14 and Lyrical 4 is for ages 12 and up with instructor approval.
Tuesday
6:15 PM to 7:15 PM
Studio 20
EMpowered Dance Center
Modern Level 3 (Tues)
Caitlin Varipatis
Modern is a dance style that focuses on the dancer's interpretation instead of structured steps. Students are strongly encouraged to take at least one ballet in conjunction with Modern. Students with previous modern experience or a strong ballet background and with instructor approval.
Tuesday
6:15 PM to 7:15 PM
Studio 18
EMpowered Dance Center
Tap Level 2 (Tues)
Ava Correlli Lerew
Tap Dance is a percussive style that originated in the United States in the 1700’s. Students develop coordination, precision, rhythmic skills, and musicality using shoes with metal plates to create sound. Our classes draw from both the Broadway and the contemporary Rhythm-Tap styles and begin with a foot-isolating warm-up, followed by rhythm and step-based skill building in both the center of the room and moving across the floor. Tap Level 2 is beginner to intermediate, Tap Level 3 is intermediate and Tap Level 4 is advanced.
Tuesday
6:15 PM to 7:15 PM
Studio 12
EMpowered Dance Center
Hip Hop Intermediate-Ages 10 & Up (Tues)
Hayley Broad
This technique emphasizes a whole body, anatomical approach to dance that includes flexibility, strength, coordination, and spatial awareness to enable unrestricted, dramatic freedom of expression.
Tuesday
7:15 PM to 8:15 PM
Studio 20
EMpowered Dance Center
Ballet Level 3 and 4 (Wed)
Emily Norris
This class is full
Expansion of fundamental techniques to build artistic interpretation of movement. Continued study of accurate anatomical and ballet terms. Previous experience strongly recommended. Students in ballet 3 are encouraged to take classes 2-3 times/week, ballet 4 3-4 times/week.
Wednesday
4:30 PM to 6:00 PM
Studio 20
EMpowered Dance Center
Hip Hop Beg-Ages 7-11 (Wed)
Hayley Broad
This technique emphasizes a whole body, anatomical approach to dance that includes flexibility, strength, coordination, and spatial awareness to enable unrestricted, dramatic freedom of expression.
Wednesday
5:00 PM to 6:00 PM
Studio 18
EMpowered Dance Center
Lyrical Level 2 (Wed)
Hayley Broad
Lyrical is a combination of ballet, jazz and modern. Students must take at least one ballet class at EMpowered Dance Center to enroll in lyrical. Lyrical 2 is for ages 7 and above with dance experience, Lyrical 3 is for students around 10-14 and Lyrical 4 is for ages 12 and up with instructor approval.
Wednesday
6:00 PM to 7:00 PM
Studio 18
EMpowered Dance Center
Tap Level 3 and 4 (Wed)
Emily Norris
Tap Dance is a percussive style that originated in the United States in the 1700’s. Students develop coordination, precision, rhythmic skills, and musicality using shoes with metal plates to create sound. Our classes draw from both the Broadway and the contemporary Rhythm-Tap styles and begin with a foot-isolating warm-up, followed by rhythm and step-based skill building in both the center of the room and moving across the floor. Tap Level 2 is beginner to intermediate, Tap Level 3 is intermediate and Tap Level 4 is advanced.
Wednesday
6:00 PM to 7:00 PM
Studio 20
EMpowered Dance Center
Jazz Level 4 (Wed)
Hayley Broad
Isolations, high energy, low center of gravity and syncopated rhythm are all emphasized in this class. Choreographed to popular music. Jazz 1 is for ages 7-9, Jazz 2 is for ages 10-12 with dance experience and Jazz 3 is for ages 12 and above with instructor approval. Jazz 4 must have previous jazz experience and with instructor approval.
Wednesday
7:00 PM to 8:00 PM
Studio 20
EMpowered Dance Center
Creative Movement Ballet (Thurs)
Ava Correlli Lerew
This class is structured to introduce basic exercise and movements of dance. For children ages 3-4 able to sustain 45 mins of structured movement in class but not yet prepared for level ballet.
Thursday
4:15 PM to 4:45 PM
Studio 20
EMpowered Dance Center
Contemporary Fusion (Thurs)
Kennedy Williams
Explore Modern/Lyrical techniques to create contemporary movements.
Thursday
4:30 PM to 5:30 PM
Studio 18
EMpowered Dance Center
Lyrical Level 3 (Thurs)
Caitlyn Brush
This class is full
Lyrical is a combination of ballet, jazz and modern. Students must take at least one ballet class at EMpowered Dance Center to enroll in lyrical. Lyrical 2 is for ages 7 and above with dance experience, Lyrical 3 is for students around 10-14 and Lyrical 4 is for ages 12 and up with instructor approval.
Thursday
4:30 PM to 5:30 PM
Studio 20
EMpowered Dance Center
Ages 5-7 Ballet/Jazz (Thurs)
Ava Correlli Lerew
This class is full
This class teaches basic ballet positions and postures as well as basic musical timing through beginner jazz movements. This class is a great way for the young dancer to try different forms of dance while gaining solid foundation in ballet and musicality.
Thursday
4:45 PM to 5:45 PM
Studio 12
EMpowered Dance Center
Ballet Level 3 (Thurs)
Kennedy Williams
Encourage artistic exploration with emphasis on correct body alignment and assessment of self body mechanics to prevent injuries and create a lifelong dance career. Previous experience is necessary. Students in ballet 4 are encouraged to take 3 or more times/week.
Thursday
5:30 PM to 7:00 PM
Studio 18
EMpowered Dance Center
Ballet Level 4 (Thurs)
Alexis Pettorossi
This class is full
Encourage artistic exploration with emphasis on correct body alignment and assessment of self body mechanics to prevent injuries and create a lifelong dance career. Previous experience is necessary. Students in ballet 4 are encouraged to take 3 or more times/week.
Thursday
5:30 PM to 7:00 PM
Studio 20
EMpowered Dance Center
Ages 7-11 Ballet/Jazz (Thurs)
Ava Correlli Lerew
This class teaches basic ballet positions and postures as well as basic musical timing through beginner jazz movements. This class is a great way for the young dancer to try different forms of dance while gaining a solid foundation in ballet and musicality.
Thursday
5:45 PM to 6:45 PM
Studio 12
EMpowered Dance Center
Musical Theatre (ages 7 and up) (Thurs)
Ava Correlli Lerew
This class will include acting skills such as improvisational activities, monologue delivery and pantomime along with dancing to the most popular Broadway hits. Students will gain the confidence to audition for local theatre productions.
Thursday
6:45 PM to 7:45 PM
Studio 18
EMpowered Dance Center
Pointe Level 1 (Thurs)
Alexis Pettorossi
By recommendation and upon passing a strict evidence based test to determine muscular strength, balance and range of motion appropriate and safe to participate. Must also take at least 3 ballet classes at EMpowered Dance Center.
Thursday
7:00 PM to 7:45 PM
Studio 20
EMpowered Dance Center
Tap Beg/Intermediate Ages 10 and Up (Thurs)
Kennedy Williams
Tap Dance is a percussive style that originated in the United States in the 1700’s. Students develop coordination, precision, rhythmic skills, and musicality using shoes with metal plates to create sound. Our classes draw from both the Broadway and the contemporary Rhythm-Tap styles and begin with a foot-isolating warm-up, followed by rhythm and step-based skill building in both the center of the room and moving across the floor. Tap Level 2 is beginner to intermediate, Tap Level 3 is intermediate and Tap Level 4 is advanced.
Thursday
7:00 PM to 7:45 PM
Studio 12
EMpowered Dance Center
Creative Movement Ballet (Sat)
Emily Norris
This class is full
This class is structured to introduce basic exercise and movements of dance. For children ages 3-4 able to sustain 30 mins of structured movement in class but not yet prepared for level ballet.
Saturday
9:00 AM to 9:30 AM
Studio 20
EMpowered Dance Center
Ages 6-10 Ballet/Tap (Sat)
Emily Norris
This class teaches basic ballet positions and postures as well as basic musical timing through beginner tap movements. This class is a great way for the young dancer to try different forms of dance while gaining solid foundation in ballet and musicality.
Saturday
9:30 AM to 10:30 AM
Studio 18
EMpowered Dance Center

Summer Camps 2025

Name
Days
Location
Frozen Dance Camp
Emily Norris
Let it go and twirl into a winter wonderland at our Frozen Fantasy Dance Camp! Young dancers will leap, spin, and sparkle their way through a magical week inspired by Elsa, Anna, and all their icy adventures. From snowflake crafts and frosty games to enchanted choreography set to your favorite Frozen songs, this camp is the perfect mix of movement and make-believe. This camp will end in a live in studio performance on Friday.
Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday
9:00 AM to 12:00 PM
Studio 20
EMpowered Dance Center
Taylor Swift Eras Dance Camp
Emily Norris
This camp includes ballet, jazz, acting, hip hop, yoga, snacks, and rehearsal all in the dance era. This camp will end with an in-studio performance on Friday.
Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday
9:00 AM to 12:00 PM
Studio 20
EMpowered Dance Center
Wicked Dance Camp
Emily Norris
Calling all future dancing witches! Step into the magical world of Wicked with our Wicked Dance Camp, where dancers ages 8–12 will learn spellbinding choreography inspired by Elphaba and Glinda! From powerful jazz combos to glittery musical theatre numbers, this camp blends fierce fun with dramatic flair. With themed crafts, mini-performances, and plenty of green (of course!), it's the perfect way to dance through Oz in style. Because even good witches love to groove! This dance camp will end with an in-studio performance on Friday.
Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday
9:00 AM to 12:00 AM
Studio 20
EMpowered Dance Center
Intermediate and Advanced Dance Camp
Emily Norris
This camp is for dancers ages 10 and up with previous dance experience. Ballet, modern, jazz, contemporary/lyrical, and variations will be explored. Students will also learn anatomy, injury prevention, and will learn the art of choreography. This camp will end with an in-studio and live-stream performance on Friday.
Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday
12:30 PM to 4:00 PM
Studio 20
EMpowered Dance Center