Youth Dance Classes

  • Ballet I

    In this hour-long class, mini movers will be able to explore the world of dance. Students will discover the beauty of ballet, fostering creativity, and developing fundamental dance skills in a supportive environment.

    Class Requirements:

    • Black Leotard OR Unitard

    • Wrap around skirt (optional)

    • Flesh-toned tights

    • Flesh-toned split-sole ballet slippers

  • Hip Hop

    A high energy hour long class that combines street styles and funk jazz dance moves appropriate for any age. Ideal for boys, girls and adults who like to be challenged and tap into their creativity. Perfect for a good work out and fun confidence boost.

    Class Requirements:

    • T-shirt/Tank Top

    • Leggings/Shorts/Sweatpants

    • Sneakers that haven’t been worn outside

    • Laceless sneakers if your little one cannot tie laces yet.

  • Ballet II

    This is a lighthearted hour long class focusing on foundational techniques needed to develop every dancer. Join us as we discover correct body placement, proper use of turn outs, and coordination of the upper body/ arms (port de bras).

    Class Requirements:

    • Black leotard or Unitard

    • Wrap around skirt (optional)

    • Flesh-toned tights

    • Flesh toned split-sole ballet slippers

  • Jazz

    Our jazz classes are an hour long opportunity for students to work on developing strong jazz techniques, style, flexibility, and a charismatic stage presence. This style of dance demonstrates clean lines, jumps, and turns.

    Class Requirements:

    • Black Leotard or Form Fitting Top

    • Black Jazz Shorts or Leggings

    • Black Jazz Shoes

  • Contemporary/Modern

    Contemporary dance is a style of dance that combines elements of various dance techniques, such as modern, jazz, and ballet. The class will focus on learning choreographed routines that incorporate a range of movements, including turns, leaps, and floor work. Contemporary dance emphasizes personal expression and interpretation of the movement, and often encourages the dancers to explore their own emotions and ideas through their movements.

    Class Requirements:

    • Black or White Leotard/Tank or Crop Top

    • Black Leggings

    • Bare Feet or Socks

2024 - Winter Dance Schedule

Oct 6 2024 - December 21,2024

How It Works

When you enroll in our dance program, you are signing up for a session of classes that your student will attend 2x a week for training in

both technique and choreography.

When you enroll your dancer at Performing Arts Preparatory School, you’re giving your dancer:

  • Professional Dance Classes in both Technique and Choreography

  • Real-life performance experience

  • A safe and transparent learning environment

  • Class refreshments at every dance class

  • Studio costumes to wear in our Summer and Winter showcases!

We offer students three ways to enroll in our dance classes during the season: drop-ins, monthly, and full-quarter enrollments.

Drop-In Attendance

Attend (1) class just for one day at the price of $37.50

Monthly Enrollment

Pay monthly for classes held twice a wek at the price of $220.00 + One Time Registration Fee of $20.00

Quarterly Enrollment

This Tuition payment covers your performer for 11 weeks for the price of $650.00 + One Time Registration Fee of $20.00

*Payment Plans are available for Quarterly Enrollments

Students enrolled in a full quarter will attend 11 weeks of dance classes and receive guaranteed student participation in our quarterly recitals.

Dance Classes By Skill Level

Level I (Ages 4+)

We provide dance students between the ages of 4 and 7 the opportunity to discover their relationship with movement through technique and choreography classes designed to introduce them to fundamental technique, conditioning, stage presence, etiquette and performance!

Class Schedule:

  • Ballet I - Sundays at 1:00 pm & Thursdays at 5:00 pm

  • Hip Hop I - Saturdays at 12:00 pm & Tuesdays at 5:00 pm

Level II (Ages 6+)

For students ages 6 and up, we encourage our dancers to focus their new skills and interests by dedicating the entirety of class training to one style.

Classes for this age group focus on developing technique, conditioning, displaying stage presence and memorizing choreography.

Class Schedule:

  • Ballet II - Sundays at 2:00 pm & Thursdays at 6:00 pm

  • Hip Hop II - Saturdays at 1:00 pm & Tuesdays at 6:00 pm