Dance
Shenandoah Conservatory Arts Academy (SCAA) offers a comprehensive study of dance in a variety of genres. Study begins with an emphasis in creativity and the establishment of a strong foundation in the specific dance style. The progression of study allows each student to develop strength, musicality, coordination and advanced level dance technique. Recital classes culminate with SCAA’s Annual Spring Dance Recital. Placements in proceeding levels are by teacher recommendation or audition.
Students participating in recital dance classes pay a Dance Performance Fee in addition to the class tuition. There are no additional costume fees collected during the year.
1 Class = $60
2 Classes = $110
3 Classes = $150
4+ Classes = $180
SCAA Dance Dress Code
Places to purchase dancewear and shoes:
- SCAA’s Online Dancewear Store
- Wilkins Shoe Store in Old Town Winchester is offering 10% off to SCAA students
- SCAA has its own “take it or leave it” area where dance students can donate gently used items for other dancers to use
Important 2025-2026 Dates
- Dance Rehearsal/Recital Week: May 11-14, 2026
- Annual Spring Dance Recitals: May 15-16, 2026
Dance Registration is open through December 1, 2025
2025-2026 Dance Classes
Pre-ballet
Age: 3.5 to 5 years (Pre-K to Kindergarten)
An introduction to beginning ballet technique and dance class etiquette.
CLASS FULL – Tuesdays | 4:15 p.m. to 5:00 p.m.
(Register for the waitlist)
Abby Johnson, instructor
Room 202
Tuition: $456
CLASS FULL – Wednesdays | 1:30 p.m. to 2:15 p.m.
(Register for the waitlist)
Abby Johnson, instructor
Room 202
Tuition: $456
CLASS FULL – Thursdays | 5:15 p.m. to 6:00 p.m.
(Register for the waitlist)
Abby Johnson, instructor
Room 202
Tuition: $456
Ballet A, B, C, D
Age: 5 to 9 years
A comprehensive study of ballet skills and artistry from beginner to intermediate level through succeeding years of study. New students should call the office for placement assistance.
CLASS FULL- Tuesdays | 5:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m.
(Register for the waitlist)
Abby Johnson, instructor
Room 202
Tuition: $512
Ballet B (Ages 6-7; Grade 1-2)
Mondays | 5:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m.
Alyssa Crump, instructor
Room 202
Tuition: $512
Tuesdays | 6:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.
Abby Johnson, instructor
Room 202
Tuition: $512
Ballet C (Ages 7-8; Grade 2-3
CLASS FULL- Thursdays | 4:15 p.m. to 5:15 p.m.
(Register for the waitlist)
Abby Johnson, instructor
Room 202
Tuition: $512
Ballet D (Ages 8-9; Grade 3-4)
CLASS FULL- Mondays | 4:15 p.m. to 5:15 p.m.
(Register for the waitlist)
Robyn Schroth, instructor
Room 300
Tuition: $512
Ballet 1, 2, 3, 4, 5 & Advanced
Age: approximately 10 years and up (by recommendation).
Ballet students continue classical training, advancing through levels of ballet and pointe with placement by teacher recommendation. New dancers to SCAA, please contact the office for placement assistance and any other ballet-related questions.
Ballet 1
Thursdays | 6:00 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.
Abby Johnson, instructor
Room 202
Tuition: $744
Ballet 2
Tuesdays | 7:00 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.
Abby Johnson, instructor
Room 202
Tuition: $744
Ballet 3
Tuesdays | 4:15 p.m. to 5:45 p.m.
Mary Robare, instructor
Room 300
Tuition: $744
Ballet 4* (see note below)
Thursdays | 4:30 p.m. to 6:00 p.m.
Mary Robare, instructor
Room 300
Tuition: $744
Ballet 5* (see note below)
Mondays | 5:15 p.m. to 6:45 p.m.
Robyn Schroth, instructor
Room 300
Tuition: $744
Advanced Ballet* (see note below)
CLASS FULL- Tuesdays | 5:45 p.m. to 7:15 p.m.
(Register for the waitlist)
Mary Robare, instructor
Room 300
Tuition: $744
*As our students progress, we require a minimum of two ballet classes a week for students who wish to do pointe-work in Ballet levels 4, 5, and Advanced. Options include: taking another level (up or down) in addition to the core level ballet class recommended by your teacher, enrolling in a Ballet Technique non-recital class, or consulting your instructors about other alternatives.
Pointe work is not a requirement for continued study in ballet. Students can choose to take Ballet levels 4, 5, and Advanced in ballet slippers.
Age: 12 – 17 years
An additional intermediate-advanced technique class per week; a non-recital class.
Thursdays | 7:30 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.
Abby Johnson, instructor
Room 300
Tuition: $608
Age: 13+ years (or by permission of the instructor)
An additional intermediate-advanced technique class per week; a non-recital class.
CLASS FULL- Wednesdays | 6:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.
(Register for the waitlist)
Mary Robare, instructor
Room 201
Tuition: $416
Age: 11 years and up
Discover the various techniques and principles of contemporary dance. With a foundation in modern dance technique, contemporary merges these standards with new movement styles. Previous or current ballet training is required. Level placement is decided by age and experience. New students should call the office for placement assistance.
Beginning/ Intermediate Contemporary (Ages 11+)
CLASS FULL- Mondays | 6:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.
(Register for the waitlist)
Alyssa Crump, instructor
Room 202
Tuition: $512
Advanced Contemporary (Upon Recommendation)
Tuesdays | 7:30 p.m. to 8:45 p.m.
Lindsay Browning, instructor
Room 300
Tuition: $616
Age: 7 years and up
A progression of study in jazz dance technique that explores classical and contemporary styles. Level placement is decided by age and experience. New students should call the office for placement assistance.
Jazz 1 (Ages 7+)
CLASS FULL – Mondays | 5:15 p.m. to 6:15 p.m.
(Register for the waitlist)
Kaitlyn Kiefer, instructor
Room 201
Tuition: $512
CLASS FULL -Wednesdays | 4:30 p.m. to 5:30 p.m.
(Register for the waitlist)
Brianna Keller, instructor
Room 300
Tuition: $512
Jazz 2 (Upon Recommendation)
Wednesdays | 5:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m
Brianna Keller, instructor
Room 300
Tuition: $512
Jazz 3 (Upon Recommendation)
CLASS FULL- Wednesdays | 6:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.
(Register for the waitlist)
Brianna Keller, instructor
Room 300
Tuition: $512
Age: 8 years and up
Lyrical combines elements of ballet, jazz, and modern dance and is performed to lyrically rich modern music. Previous or current ballet training is required. Level placement is decided by age and experience. New students should call the office for placement assistance.
Lyrical 1 (Ages 8+)
CLASS FULL- Wednesdays | 5:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m.
(Register for the waitlist)
Alyssa Crump, instructor
Room 202
Tuition: $512
Lyrical 2 (Upon Recommendation)
Tuesdays | 6:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.
McKenna Dunn, instructor
Room 201
Tuition: $512
Lyrical 3 (Upon Recommendation)
Thursdays | 6:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.
Mary Robare, instructor
Room 300
Tuition: $512
Age: 7 years and up
A study of traditional and contemporary Broadway musical theatre dance styles. Previous dance experience or instructor permission required. Level placement is decided by age and experience. New students should call the office for placement assistance.
Musical Theatre Dance 1 (Ages 7+)
Thursdays | 5:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m.
McKenna Dunn, instructor
Room 201
Tuition: $512
Musical Theatre Dance 2 (Upon Recommendation)
Thursdays | 4:30 p.m. to 5:30 p.m.
McKenna Dunn, instructor
Room 201
Tuition: $512
Musical Theatre Dance 3 (Upon Recommendation)
CLASS FULL- Wednesdays | 5:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m.
(Register for the waitlist)
Mary Robare, instructor
Room 201
Tuition: $512
Age: 6 years and up
A study of traditional and modern tap styles that includes proper body and foot placement, sound clarity and level-specific tap vocabulary. Level placement is decided by age and experience. New students should call the office for placement assistance.
Tap 1 (Beginner – Ages 6+)
CLASS FULL – Tuesdays | 4:30 p.m. to 5:15 p.m.
(Register for the waitlist)
McKenna Dunn, instructor
Room 208
Tuition: $456
Tap 2 (Advanced Beginner – Upon Recommendation)
Tuesdays | 5:15 p.m. to 6:00 p.m.
McKenna Dunn, instructor
Room 208
Tuition: $456
Tap 3 (Intermediate – Upon Recommendation)
Mondays | 5:15 p.m. to 6:00 p.m.
Christine McNamara, instructor
Room 208
Tuition: $456
Tap 4 (Intermediate/Advanced – Upon Recommendation)
Mondays | 6:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.
Christine McNamara, instructor
Room 208
Tuition: $512
Tap 5 (Advanced – Upon Recommendation)
Mondays | 7:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.
Christine McNamara, instructor
Room 208
Tuition: $512
Dance Ensemble
Age: 13-18
Class begins October 8
An opportunity for students to dance in a variety of dance genres, experience working with various choreographers, and enjoy additional performing opportunities throughout the year. Ensemble repertoire is also in the annual May recital.
*Dancers must be enrolled in at least two dance technique classes to participate in Ensemble. New students may join by audition or approval from the Ensemble Director.
Questions? Contact the SCAA office at 540-665-4602 or scaa@su.edu
Tuition
$780
Meeting Dates & Time
Wednesdays | 7:30 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.
Director
Mary Robare
Location
Room 300
Classes Begin
Monday, September 8, 2025
Dance Ensembles Begin
October 8, 2025
Registration for Recital Classes
Closes December 1, 2025
Instructors
Lindsay Browning
Alyssa Crump
McKenna Dunn
Abigail Johnson
Brianna Keller
Kaitlyn Kiefer
Chris McNamara
Mary Robare
Robyn Schroth
Dance Performance Fee*
Students participating in recital dance classes pay a Dance Performance Fee in addition to the class tuition.
1 Class = $60
2 Classes = $110
3 Classes = $150
4+ Classes = $180
There are no additional costume fees collected during the year.
*non-refundable
Registration Fee*
$35
All students pay an annual Registration Fee which applies to all classes and lessons taken between September 2025 and August 2026.
*non-refundable
Payment Plans
Payment Plans are available as an option for class and lesson tuition.
Spring Dance Recitals
May 14 & 15, 2026