Dance
Shenandoah Conservatory Arts Academy (SCAA) offers a comprehensive study of dance in a variety of mediums. 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. Classes (exceptions noted) culminate with recitals in May. Placements in proceeding levels are by teacher recommendation or audition.
Students taking one dance class pay a Dance Performance Fee ($55) in addition to the class tuition. Students taking two dance classes pay a Dance Performance Fee ($90) in addition to the class tuition. Students taking three or more dance classes pay a Dance Performance Fee ($120) in addition to the class tuition. There are no costume fees collected during the year. View the SCAA Dance Dress Code for more information.
Important 2024-2025 Dates
- November 4: Election Day- No Classes/Lessons
- November 26-30: Thanksgiving Break- SCAA Closed
- December 1: Winchester Christmas Parade- No Classes/Lessons after 5 p.m.
- December 22-January 4: Winter Break- No Classes/Lessons
- January 19: MLK Jr. Day- SCAA Closed
- March 30-April 5: Spring Break- No Classes/Lessons
- May 1: Apple Blossom- No Classes/Lessons after 5 p.m.
- May 1-2: Apple Blossom- SCAA Closed
- May 23-25: Memorial Day- SCAA Closed
- May 26-29: Dance Rehearsal/Recital Week
- May 30 & 31: Annual Spring Dance Recitals
This page is under construction. The 2025-2026 Dance Schedule is TBD. Dance Schedule and Registration will be open by June 2, 2025.
2025-2026 Dance Classes *UNDER CONSTRUCTION*
Pre-ballet
Age: 3.5 to 5 years (Pre-K to Kindergarten)
An introduction to beginning ballet technique and dance class etiquette.
Tuesdays | 4:15 p.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Abby Johnson, instructor
Room 202
Tuition: $448
Wednesdays | 1:30 p.m. to 2:15 p.m.
Abby Johnson, instructor
Room 202
Tuition: $448
Thursdays | 5:15 p.m. to 6:00 p.m.
Abby Johnson, instructor
Room 202
Tuition: $448
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.
Ballet A (Ages 5-6; K-Grade 1)
Mondays | 4:30 p.m. to 5:30 p.m.
Alyssa Crump, instructor
Room 202
Tuition: $480
Tuesdays | 5:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m.
Abby Johnson, instructor
Room 202
Tuition: $480
Wednesdays | 5:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m.
Alyssa Crump, instructor
Room 201
Tuition: $480
Ballet B (Ages 6-7; Grade 1-2)
Mondays | 5:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m.
Alyssa Crump, instructor
Room 202
Tuition: $480
Tuesdays | 6:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.
Abby Johnson, instructor
Room 202
Tuition: $480
Ballet C (Ages 7-8; Grade 2-3)
Thursdays | 4:15 p.m. to 5:15 p.m.
Abby Johnson, instructor
Room 202
Tuition: $480
Ballet D (Ages 8-9; Grade 3-4)
Mondays | 4:15 p.m. to 5:15 p.m.
Robyn Schroth, instructor
Room 300
Tuition: $480
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: $720
Ballet 2
Tuesdays | 7:00 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.
Abby Johnson, instructor
Room 202
Tuition: $720
Ballet 3*
Tuesdays | 4:15 p.m. to 5:45 p.m.
Mary Robare, instructor
Room 300
Tuition: $720
Ballet 4*
Thursdays | 5:00 p.m. to 6:30 p.m.
Mary Robare, instructor
Room 300
Tuition: $720
Ballet 5*
Mondays | 5:15 p.m. to 6:45 p.m.
Robyn Schroth, instructor
Room 300
Tuition: $720
Ballet Advanced*
Tuesdays | 5:45 p.m. to 7:15 p.m.
Mary Robare, instructor
Room 300
Tuition: $720
*As our students continue to grow and excel, we strongly encourage 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 to 18 years
Ballet Technique
An additional intermediate-advanced technique class per week; a non-recital class.
Tuesdays | 6:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.
Mary Robare, instructor
Room 300
Tuition: $560
Thursdays | 7:30 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.
Abby Johnson, instructor
Room 300
Tuition: $560
Age: Recommended for dancers in Pointe class
Ballet/Pointe Strengthening
Students will engage in Theraband and strength-building exercises on the floor and at the barre. These targeted exercises will focus on those muscles necessary for proper support, alignment, and technique used for ensuring strong, manageable, and secure pointe work. This is a 10-week, non-recital class from October 8-December 10.
Tuesdays | 4:30 p.m. to 5:30 p.m.
Madison Gray, instructor
Room 201
Tuition: $120
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+)
Mondays | 7:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.
Alyssa Crump, instructor
Room 202
Tuition: $480
Intermediate/ Advanced Contemporary (Upon Recommendation)
Tuesdays | 7:30 p.m. to 8:45 p.m.
Lindsay Browning, instructor
Room 300
Tuition: $592
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+)
Wednesdays | 4:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Brianna Keller, instructor
Room 202
Tuition: $480
Jazz 2 (Upon Recommendation)
Wednesdays | 5:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m
Brianna Keller, instructor
Room 202
Tuition: $480
Jazz 3 (Upon Recommendation)
Wednesdays | 6:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.
Brianna Keller, instructor
Room 300
Tuition:
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+)
Wednesdays | 6:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.
Alyssa Crump, instructor
Room 201
Tuition: $480
Lyrical 2 (Ages 11+)
Mondays | 6:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.
Madison Gray, instructor
Room 202
Tuition: $480
Lyrical 3 (Upon Recommendation)
Thursdays | 6:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.
Mary Robare, instructor
Room 300
Tuition: $480
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 | 4:30 p.m. to 5:30 p.m.
Lily Anderson, instructor
Room 201
Tuition: $480
Musical Theatre Dance 2 (Upon Recommendation)
Thursdays | 4:30 p.m. to 5:30 p.m.
Lily Anderson, instructor
Room 201
Tuition: $480
Musical Theatre Dance 3 (Upon Recommendation)
Thursdays | 4:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Mary Robare, instructor
Room 300
Tuition: $48A
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+)
Thursdays | 5:15 p.m. to 6:00 p.m.
Christine McNamara, instructor
Room 208
Tuition: $448
Tap 2 (Advanced Beginner – Upon Recommendation)
*CLASS FULL* Thursdays | 6:00 p.m. to 6:45 p.m.
Christine McNamara, instructor
Room 208
Tuition: $448
Tap 3 (Intermediate – Upon Recommendation)
Thursdays | 5:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m.
Christine McNamara, instructor
Room 208
Tuition: $480
Tap 4 (Intermediate/Advanced – Upon Recommendation)
Thursdays | 6:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.
Christine McNamara, instructor
Room 208
Tuition: $480
Tap 5 (Advanced – Upon Recommendation)
Thursdays | 7:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.
Christine McNamara, instructor
Room 208
Tuition: $480
Age: 8+
Students will study a combination of jazz and hip-hop technique 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 1 (Ages 8–11)
Tuesdays | 4:30 p.m. to 5:30 p.m.
Amil Giunti, instructor
Room 208
Tuition: $480
Dance Ensembles
Age: 11-18
(Audition placements on September 11th)
Ensemble classes begin October 9
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 two other technique classes.
Tuition
$765
Meeting Dates & Times
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 2025
Registration for Recital Classes
Closes January 30, 2026
Instructors
Lindsay Browning
Alyssa Crump
Abigail Johnson
Brianna Keller
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.
Dance Recitals
May 30 & 31, 2026