Dance

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)

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