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7 Week Session<\/strong>: June 23 \u2013 August 5, 2025<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Tuesday<\/td>4:00-4:45 p.m.<\/td>Pre-Ballet (1st<\/sup> \u2013 2nd<\/sup> Grade) <\/strong>(Betsy)<\/em><\/td><\/tr>
 <\/td>4:45-5:30<\/td>Jazz\/Tap (1st<\/sup> \u2013 2nd<\/sup> Grade) <\/strong>(Betsy)<\/em><\/td><\/tr>
 <\/td>4:45-5:45<\/td>Jazz II\/III (6TH<\/sup> Grade & up) <\/strong>(Patti)<\/td><\/tr>
 <\/td>5:30-6:00<\/td>Beginning Dance (ages 3-4) <\/strong>(Betsy)<\/em><\/td><\/tr>
 <\/td>6:00-6:45<\/td>Pre-Technique (Kindergarten) <\/strong>(Betsy)<\/em><\/td><\/tr>
 <\/td>5:45-6:45<\/td>Modern III\/IV (6th<\/sup> Grade & up) <\/strong>(Patti)<\/em><\/td><\/tr>
Wednesday<\/td>4:00-5:00 p.m.<\/td>Ballet (3rd<\/sup> \u2013 5th<\/sup> Grade) <\/strong>(Betsy)<\/em><\/td><\/tr>
 <\/td>4:00-5:15<\/td>Ballet III\/IV (6th<\/sup> Grade & up) <\/strong>(Patti)<\/em><\/td><\/tr>
 <\/td>5:00-6:00<\/td>Jazz (3rd<\/sup> \u2013 5th<\/sup> Grade) <\/strong>(Betsy)<\/em><\/td><\/tr>
 <\/td>5:30-6:00<\/td>Pointe I\/II (Patti)<\/em><\/em> Requires approval of director and enrollment in a ballet class.<\/em><\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Private and Small Group Lessons<\/u><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Private and Small Group lessons will be scheduled on Tuesdays and Wednesdays between 11:00am-4:00pm.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Please contact Patti at pwilley@thacademyofdance.com<\/a> to schedule.
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The Classes<\/u><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Beginning Dance (3-4 yrs.) <\/strong>– This class encourage children to explore movement and discover their potential in a positive and happy environment.  Students tell stories through movement; explore the dance elements of shape, time, space, and energy; and practice basic motor skills.  This is an excellent and interesting approach to prepare children for future technical training in dance and\/or sports.  Emphasis is on individual development and creativity.  1\/2 hour<\/strong>  <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Pre-Technique (Kindergarten) – <\/strong>This class is designed to prepare the young dancer for the more technically demanding Ballet, Jazz, Modern and Tap classes.  Students explore the dance elements of shape, time, space, and energy in more depth and are offered a structured base to practice basic motor skills, develop rhythm, and learn basic moves of ballet, jazz, modern and tap techniques.   3\/4 hour<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Pre-Ballet (1st<\/sup> & 2nd<\/sup> Grade) – <\/strong>This class is an introduction to classical ballet provides students with sound technical training while developing a love and appreciation of this beautiful yet demanding technique.  Classical ballet is the foundation for all dance forms and therefore most important in dance educations.  It is strongly recommended for all students.  Exercises at the barre and in the center develop strength, flexibility, coordination, balance, self-discipline, and a keen sense of body-awareness.   Class is taught in French vocabulary with classical music.  3\/4 hour<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Ballet III\/IV (6th<\/sup> Grade & up) <\/strong>\u2014<\/strong>Classical ballet is the foundation of all dance forms and therefore most important in dance education.  It is strongly recommended for all students.  Exercises at the barre and in the center develop strength, flexibility, coordination, balance, self-discipline, and a keen sense of body-awareness.  A contemporary understanding of anatomy and kinesiology is combined with practice of the classical form.  This class provides students with sound technical training as well as an interesting and expressive workout.  Class is taught in French vocabulary with classical music.  1 1\/4 hours<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Pointe I\/II<\/strong>\u2014<\/strong>Pointe classes are for those students who have developed the necessary physical and technical readiness.  Requirements include enrollment in at least one high-level ballet class and an invitation from the director.  1\/2 hour<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Modern III\/IV (6th<\/sup> Grade & up) <\/strong>\u2014<\/strong>Modern is a contemporary form of dance combining many dance forms including ballet, jazz, and various ethnic styles.  It began as a rebellion from classical dance and has developed into an exciting, eclectic art form which emphasizes the body\u2019s natural movement patterns and individual creativity.  Modern dance technique develops strength, coordination, flexibility, and stamina through floor and center exercises and large movement combinations.  1 hour<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Jazz III (6th<\/sup> Grade & up) <\/strong>\u2014<\/strong>Jazz is a stylized dance form accompanied by contemporary music.  This class features a technical warm-up, center isolations, floor and\/or barre stretch, and larger movement combinations.  This class offers great preparation for dance team tryouts. 1 hour<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Summer Tuition 2026<\/u><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Weeks<\/td>\u00bd Hour<\/td>\u00be Hour<\/td>1 Hour<\/td>1 \u00bc Hour<\/td><\/tr>
7 Weeks<\/td>$70<\/td>$88<\/td>$105<\/td>$122<\/td><\/tr>
6 Weeks<\/td>$60<\/td>$78<\/td>$90<\/td>$108<\/td><\/tr>
5 Weeks<\/td>$50<\/td>$65<\/td>$75<\/td>$90<\/td><\/tr>
4 Weeks<\/td>$40<\/td>$52<\/td>$60<\/td>$72<\/td><\/tr>
3 Weeks (minimum)<\/td>$30<\/td>$39<\/td>$45<\/td>$54<\/td><\/tr>
Private Lessons<\/td>$30\/session*<\/td>$45\/session  <\/td>$60\/session* $75\/hr. for choreography or audition video<\/td>  ______<\/td><\/tr>
Small Groups (Up to 4 people)<\/td>______<\/td>______<\/td>$60\/session**<\/td>______<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

7 Week Session: June 23 \u2013 August 5, 2025 Tuesday 4:00-4:45 p.m. Pre-Ballet (1st \u2013 2nd Grade) (Betsy)   4:45-5:30 Jazz\/Tap (1st \u2013 2nd Grade) (Betsy)   4:45-5:45 Jazz II\/III (6TH Grade & up) (Patti)   5:30-6:00 Beginning Dance (ages 3-4) (Betsy)   6:00-6:45 Pre-Technique (Kindergarten) (Betsy)   5:45-6:45 Modern III\/IV (6th Grade & up) … <\/p>\n

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