Dance
Important Dates
- Fall 2023 closures: November 22-27; December 18-January 1
- Spring 2024 closures: January 15; March 29-April 5; May 3-4
- Dance Rehearsal Week: May 20-23, 2024
- Dance Recitals: May 24-25, 2024
FALL 2023-24 DANCE OFFERINGS WILL BE PUBLISHED MAY 30, 2023
Dance Classes
Pre-ballet
Age: 3.5-5 years (Kindergarten)
An introduction to beginning ballet technique and dance class etiquette.
Tuesdays | 4:15 p.m. to 5 p.m.
Abby Johnson, instructor
Room 202
ADAN 300-01
Tuition: $448
Wednesdays | 1:30 p.m. to 2:15 p.m.
Abby Johnson, instructor
Room 202
ADAN 300-02
Tuition: $448
Thursdays | 5:15 p.m. to 6 p.m.
Abby Johnson, instructor
Room 202
ADAN 300-03
Tuition: $448
Ballet A, B, C, D
Age: 6 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.
Ballet A
Mondays | 5:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m.
Alyssa Crump, instructor
Room 202
ADAN 400-01
Tuition: $480
Thursdays | 4:15 p.m. to 5:15 p.m.
Abby Johnson, instructor
Room 202
ADAN 400-02
Tuition: $480
Ballet B
Mondays | 6 p.m. to 7 p.m.
Alyssa Crump, instructor
Room 202
ADAN 401-01
Tuition: $480
Tuesdays | 5 p.m. to 6 p.m.
Abby Johnson, instructor
Room 202
ADAN 401-02
Tuition: $480
Ballet C
Tuesdays | 6 p.m. to 7 p.m.
Abby Johnson, instructor
Room 202
ADAN 402-01
Tuition: $480
Ballet D
Tuesdays | 5:15 p.m. to 6:15 p.m.
Madison Gray, instructor
Room 201
ADAN 403-01
Tuition: $480
Ballet 1, 2, 3, 4, 5 & Advanced
Age: approximately 10 years and up
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 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.
Abby Johnson, instructor
Room 202
ADAN 404-01
Tuition: $720
Ballet 2
Tuesdays | 7 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.
Abby Johnson, instructor
Room 202
ADAN 405-01
Tuition: $720
Ballet 3*
Tuesdays | 4:15 p.m. to 5:45 p.m.
Mary Robare, instructor
Room 300
ADAN 406-01
Tuition: $720
Ballet 4*
Thursdays | 4:15 p.m. to 5:45 p.m.
Mary Robare, instructor
Room 300
ADAN 407-01
Tuition: $720
Ballet 5*
Mondays | 5 p.m. to 6:30 p.m.
Robyn Schroth, instructor
Room 300
ADAN 408-01
Tuition: $720
Ballet Advanced*
Tuesdays | 5:45 p.m. to 7:15 p.m.
Mary Robare, instructor
Room 300
ADAN 409-01
Tuition: $720
*As our program continues to grow and excel, we are strongly encouraging a minimum of two ballet classes a week for students who wish to do pointe-work in Ballet levels 3, 4, 5 and Advanced. Your options would include: taking another level (up or down) in addition to your core level class recommended by your teacher, enroll in a Ballet Technique non-recital class, or consult your instructors about other alternatives.
Pointe work is not a requirement for continued study in these upper level ballet classes. Students can choose to take Ballet levels 3, 4, 5 and Advanced in ballet slippers
Age: 12 years and up
Ballet Technique
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
ADAN 417-01
Tuition: $520
New 8-Week Saturday Sessions, beginning October 14
Saturdays | 10:00 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.
SCAA instructors
Room 300
ADAN 417-02
Tuition: $144
January 2024 Session TBA
Age: 9 years and up
Discover the various techniques and principles of contemporary dance. This genre incorporates elements from modern dance, ballet and other current dance styles.
Contemporary 1
Wednesdays | 6:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.
Alyssa Crump, instructor
Room 201
ADAN 705-01
Tuition: $480
Contemporary 2
Wednesdays | 7:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.
Alyssa Crump, instructor
Room 201
ADAN 706-01
Tuition: $480
Contemporary 3
Tuesdays | 7:30 p.m. to 8:45 p.m.
Madison Gray, instructor
Room 300
ADAN 707-01
Tuition: $584
Age: 7 years and up
A progression of study in jazz dance technique that explores classical and contemporary styles.
Jazz 1
Age: 7–10 years
Wednesdays | 4:30 p.m. to 5:30 p.m.
Madison Gray, instructor
Room 202
ADAN 500-01
Tuition: $480
Jazz 2
Wednesdays | 5:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m
Madison Gray, instructor
Room 202
ADAN 501-01
Tuition: $480
Jazz 3
Age: 14+ years
Wednesdays | 6:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.
Madison Gray, instructor
Room 202
ADAN 502-01
Tuition: $480
Age: 9 years and up
Lyrical combines elements of ballet, jazz and modern dance and is performed to soulful, contemporary music. Previous or current ballet training is required.
Lyrical 1
Wednesdays | 5:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m.
Alyssa Crump, instructor
Room 201
ADAN 901-01
Tuition: $480
Lyrical 2
Tuesdays | 6:15 p.m. to 7:15 p.m.
Madison Gray, instructor
Room 201
ADAN 902-01
Tuition: $480
Lyrical 3
Thursdays | 5:45 p.m. to 6:45 p.m.
Mary Robare, instructor
Room 300
ADAN 903-01
Tuition: $480
Age: 6 years and up
A study of traditional and contemporary Broadway musical theatre dance styles. Previous dance experience or instructor permission required.
Musical Theatre Dance 1 (ages 6-9)
Mondays | 5:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m.
Rebecca Hopkins, instructor
Room 201
ADAN 905-01
Tuition: $480
Musical Theatre Dance 2 (upon recommendation)
Mondays | 7:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.
Rebecca Hopkins, instructor
Room 201
ADAN 906-01
Tuition: $480
Musical Theatre Dance 3 (upon recommendation)
Wednesdays | 4:30 p.m. to 5:30 p.m
Mary Robare, instructor
Room 300
ADAN 907-01
Tuition: $480
Musical Theatre Dance 4 (upon recommendation)
Wednesdays | 5:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m.
Mary Robare, instructor
Room 300
ADAN 908-01
Tuition: $480
Age: 5 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.
Tap 1 (Beginners ages 5-9)
Thursdays | 5:15 p.m. to 6 p.m.
Christine McNamara, instructor
Room 208
ADAN 800-01
Tuition: $448
Tap 2 (upon recommendation)
Thursdays | 6:15 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.
Christine McNamara, instructor
Room 208
ADAN 801-01
Tuition: $448
Tap 3/Advanced (upon recommendation)
Thursdays | 7 p.m. to 8 p.m.
Christine McNamara, instructor
Room 208
ADAN 802-01
Tuition: $480
Age: 6 years and up
Students will study a combination of jazz and hip-hop technique at an intermediate level and experience the similarities of these dance genres. Clean sneakers (not worn outside) or jazz shoes may be worn. Refer to Dress Code for appropriate attire.
Hip-hop/Jazz 1 (ages 6-9)
Mondays | 6:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.
Rebecca Hopkins, instructor
Room 202
ADAN 600-01
Tuition: $480
Hip-hop/Jazz 2 (upon recommendation)
Mondays | 7:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.
Alyssa Crump, instructor
Room 202
ADAN 601-01
Tuition: $480
Dance Ensembles
Age: 11-13 years (middle school)
Begins October 11, 2023
An opportunity for younger students to begin learning 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 two other technique classes. Students may be asked to audition for ensemble placement.
Tuition
$525
Meeting Dates & Times
Wednesdays | 6:30 p.m. to 7:45 p.m.
Director
Mary Robare
Location
Room 300
Course Code
ADAN 908-01
Age: 14 years and up (high school)
Begins October 11, 2023
Students will have the opportunity to work with several different choreographers in a variety of dance genres, 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 other technique classes. Students may be asked to audition for ensemble placement.
Tuition
$630
Meeting Dates & Times
Wednesdays | 7:45 p.m. to 9:15 p.m.
Director
Mary Robare
Location
Room 300
Course Code
ADAN 908-02
Classes Begin
Wednesday, September 6, 2023
Dance Ensembles Begin
October 11, 2023
Instructors
Alyssa Crump
Madison Gray
Rebecca Hopkins
Abigail Johnson
Chris McNamara
Mary Robare
Robyn Schroth
Dance Performance Fee*
Students taking one dance class pay a Dance Performance Fee ($55) in addition to the class tuition.
Students taking two dance recital classes pay a Dance Performance Fee ($90) in addition to the class tuition.
Students taking three or more dance recital classes pay a Dance Performance Fee ($120) in addition to the class tuition.
There are no costume fees collected during the year.
*Non-refundable
Registration Fee*
$35
Students pay a one-time annual Registration Fee which covers all classes and lessons taken between September and August.
*Non-refundable
Payment Plans
Payment Plans are available as an option for class and lesson tuition.