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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. Each year, recital classes culminate with SCAA’s Annual Spring Dance Recital. Placements in proceeding levels are by teacher recommendation or audition.

Dance classes are taught on a school-year calendar, with classes taking place from September-May. Students may join available classes as late as December 1st. The dance year culminates in our Annual Spring Dance Recital held in May at Shenandoah University’s Ohrstrom-Bryant Theatre. 

SCAA Dance Dress Code
Places to purchase dancewear and shoes:

Important 2026-2027 Dates

  • Dance Rehearsal/Recital Week: May 17-20, 2027
  • Annual Spring Dance Recitals: May 21 & 22, 2027
SCAA Closures Calendar

Registration for 2026/2027 Dance Classes Opens at 10:00am on June 3, 2026. Check your email on June 3rd for a link to the new registration site.

Click here for Summer Dance Classes

2026-2027 Dance Classes

Pre-ballet

Age: 3.5 to 5 years

Our Pre-Ballet classes introduce young dancers to beginning technique and the fundamentals of ballet, while fostering essential motor development. Through a blend of structure and play, students build a strong foundation for future growth while learning the basics of dance class etiquette.

  • Students must be 3.5 years or older by September 1st

  • Students must be bathroom independent

    Tuesdays | 4:15 p.m. to 5:00 p.m.
    Abby Johnson, instructor
    Room 202
    Tuition: $465

    Wednesdays | 1:30 p.m. to 2:15 p.m.
    Abby Johnson, instructor
    Room 202
    Tuition: $465

    Thursdays | 4:15 p.m. to 5:00 p.m.
    Abby Johnson, instructor
    Room 202
    Tuition: $465

    Ballet A, B, C, D

    A comprehensive study of ballet skills and artistry from beginner to intermediate level through succeeding years of study. New students should contact the SCAA Office at scaa@su.edu for placement assistance.

    Ballet A

    Age: 5-6 years

    Mondays | 4:30 p.m. to 5:30 p.m.
    Alyssa Crump, instructor
    Room 202
    Tuition: $520

    Tuesdays | 5:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m.
    Abby Johnson, instructor
    Room 202
    Tuition: $520

    Ballet B

    Age:  6-7 years

    Tuesdays | 6:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.
    Abby Johnson, instructor
    Room 202
    Tuition: $520

    Wednesdays | 4:30 p.m. to 5:30 p.m.
    Alyssa Crump, instructor
    Room 202
    Tuition: $520

    Ballet C

    Age:  7-8 years

    Mondays | 5:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m.
    Alyssa Crump, instructor
    Room 202
    Tuition: $520

    Thursdays | 5:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m.
    Abby Johnson, instructor
    Room 202
    Tuition: $520

    Ballet D

    Age:  8-9 years

    Thursdays | 5:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m.
    Kaitlyn Kiefer, instructor
    Room 201
    Tuition: $520

    Ballet 1, 2, 3, 4, 5 & Advanced

    Ballet students continue classical training, advancing through levels of ballet and pointe with placement by teacher recommendation. New students should contact the SCAA Office at scaa@su.edu for placement assistance.

    Ballet 1

    Age:  9-10 years
    *By recommendation

    Thursdays | 6:00 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.
    Abby Johnson, instructor
    Room 202
    Tuition: $752

    Ballet 2

    Age:  10-12 years
    *By recommendation

    Tuesdays | 7:00 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.
    Abby Johnson, instructor
    Room 202
    Tuition: $752

    Ballet 3

    Age:  11-13 years
    *By recommendation

    Thursdays | 4:30 p.m. to 6:00 p.m.
    McKenna Dunn, instructor
    Room 300
    Tuition: $752

    Ballet 4**

    Age:  12-15 years
    *By recommendation

    Tuesdays | 4:15 p.m. to 5:45 p.m.
    Mary Robare, instructor
    Room 300
    Tuition: $752

    Ballet 5**

    Age:  13-18 years
    *By recommendation

    Mondays | 5:00 p.m. to 6:30 p.m.
    Robyn Schroth, instructor
    Room 300
    Tuition: $752

    Advanced Ballet**

    Age:  14-18 years
    *By recommendation

    Tuesdays | 5:45 p.m. to 7:15 p.m.
    Mary Robare, instructor
    Room 300
    Tuition: $752

    **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 8:45 p.m.
Abby Johnson, instructor
Room 300
Tuition: $560

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 contact the SCAA Office at scaa@su.edu for placement assistance.

Beginning/ Intermediate Contemporary

Age:  11-14 years

Mondays | 6:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.
Alyssa Crump, instructor
Room 202
Tuition: $520

Advanced Contemporary

Age:  13-18 years
*By recommendation

Tuesdays | 7:30 p.m. to 8:45 p.m.
Kaitlyn Kiefer, instructor
Room 300
Tuition: $645

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 contact the SCAA Office at scaa@su.edu for placement assistance.

Jazz 1

Age:  7-10 years

Mondays | 4:30 p.m. to 5:30 p.m.
Kaitlyn Kiefer, instructor
Room 201
Tuition: $520

Thursdays | 4:30 p.m. to 5:30 p.m.
Kaitlyn Kiefer, instructor
Room 201
Tuition: $520

Jazz 2

Age:  10-14 years
*By recommendation

Wednesdays | 5:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m
Lyndsi Good, instructor
Room 300
Tuition: $520

Jazz 3

Age:  14-18 years
*By recommendation

Wednesdays | 6:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.
Lyndsi Good, instructor
Room 300
Tuition: $520

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 contact the SCAA Office at scaa@su.edu for placement assistance.

Lyrical 1

Age:  8-11 years

Wednesdays | 5:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m.
Alyssa Crump, instructor
Room 202
Tuition: $520

Lyrical 2

Age:  10-14 years
*By recommendation

Wednesdays | 6:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.
McKenna Dunn, instructor
Room 201
Tuition: $520

Lyrical 3

Age:  13-18 years
*By recommendation

Thursdays | 6:15 p.m. to 7:15 p.m.
Lyndsi Good, instructor
Room 300
Tuition: $520

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 contact the SCAA Office at scaa@su.edu for placement assistance.

Musical Theatre Dance 1

Age:  7-10 years

Wednesdays | 4:30 p.m. to 5:30 p.m.
McKenna Dunn, instructor
Room 201
Tuition: $520

Musical Theatre Dance 2

Age:  10-15 years
*By recommendation

Thursdays | 6:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.
McKenna Dunn, instructor
Room 201
Tuition: $520

Musical Theatre Dance 3

Age:  13-18 years
*By recommendation

Wednesdays | 5:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m.
McKenna Dunn, instructor
Room 201
Tuition: $520

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 contact the SCAA Office at scaa@su.edu for placement assistance.

Tap 1

Age:  6-10 years

Tuesdays | 4:30 p.m. to 5:15 p.m.
Emma Potter, instructor
Room 208
Tuition: $465

Tap 2

Age:  7-11 years
*By recommendation

Tuesdays | 5:15 p.m. to 6:00 p.m.
Emma Potter, instructor
Room 208
Tuition: $465

Tap 3

Age:  8-14 years
*By recommendation

Mondays | 5:15 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. 
Christine McNamara, instructor
Room 208
Tuition: $465

Tap 4

Age:  9-18 years
*By recommendation

Mondays | 6:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. 
Christine McNamara, instructor
Room 208
Tuition: $520

Tap 5

Age:  12-18 years
*By recommendation

Mondays | 7:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. 
Christine McNamara, instructor
Room 208
Tuition: $520

Dance Ensemble

Age: 13-18

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 included in the Annual Spring Dance 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

$790

Meeting Dates & Time

Wednesdays | 7:30 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.

Rehearsals begin October 7

Director

Mary Robare

Location

Room 300

Classes Begin

Tuesday, September 8, 2026

Dance Ensembles Begin

October 7, 2026

Registration for Recital Classes

Closes December 1, 2026

Instructors

Alyssa Crump
McKenna Dunn
Lyndsi Good
Abigail Johnson
Kaitlyn Kiefer
Chris McNamara
Emma Potter
Mary Robare
Robyn Schroth

Dance Performance Fee*

Students participating in recital dance classes pay a Dance Performance Fee in addition to the class tuition.

A flat fee of $60 will be added to each recital dance class.

These fees go towards costumes and recital expenses. There are no additional costume fees collected during the year.

Non-recital classes such as ballet technique and adult dance classes will not have performance fees. 

*non-refundable

Registration Fee*

$35

Students pay an annual SCAA Registration/ Membership Fee of $35. The membership fee will be valid from September-August each year, and will be applicable for renewal each September.

*non-refundable

Payment Plans

Payment Plans are available as an option for class and lesson tuition. Learn more on our ABOUT page

Spring Dance Recitals

May 21 & 22, 2027