Schedule at a Glance

Parent/Child Creative Dance

(This class does not participate in the recital.)
A creative dance class for caregivers and children age 1 to 3 years old (older sibs can participate for free if enrolled in another class.)

Wed. 3:40-4:20

Sat. 11:00-11:40

Pre-Ballet 3

(Class has a year-end in studio showing & does not participate in the recital.)
Creative Dance for kids 3 years old by 8-31- 21.

Tue. 3:45-4:15

Wed. 4:30-5:00

Sat. 10:20-10:50

Pre-Ballet 4

Creative Dance for kids 4 years old by 8-31-21.

Wed. 4:30-5:00

Thu. 5:00-5:30

Sat. 11:10-11:40

Pre-Ballet K

Creative Dance for Kindergarteners. For extra fun, add hip-hop and/or tap.

Tue. 4:20-5:00 (try tap after!)

Wed. 5:10-5:50 (try hip-hop after!)

Sat. 9:30-10:10 (try hip-hop after!)

Pre-Ballet 1st

Creative Dance-Intro to Ballet for 1st graders. For extra fun, add hip-hop and/or tap.

Tue. 4:20-5:00 (try tap after!)

Wed. 5:10-5:50 (try hip-hop after!)

Sat. 9:30-10:10 (try hip-hop after!)

Children’s Beginner 1 Ballet

Beginning Ballet for 2nd-4th graders. For extra fun, add hip-hop, tap, contemporary, and/or jazz.

Mon. 4:30-5:20 

Tue. 5:05-5:55 (try hip-hop after!)

Sat. 10:45-11:35 (try hip-hop before!)

Children’s Beginner 2/3 Ballet

For dancers who have taken Beg. 1, Beg. 2 or equivalent. (Most students take this class two years.) We encourage dancers to add jazz, tap, hip-hop, and/or contemporary.

Mon. 4:15-5:15

Tue. 4:55-5:55 (try hip-hop after!)

Beginning Middle Ballet

For new ballet students or those with limited experience, 5th grade and up. We encourage dancers to add jazz, tap, hip-hop, or contemporary.

Children’s Beginner 4 Ballet (Pre- Pointe)

For dancers who have taken Beg. 3 or equivalent. Minimum twice per week required. We encourage dancers to add a third ballet class and/or jazz, tap, hip-hop, contemporary.

Mon. 4:40-5:45 (try tap after!)

Thu. 5:45-6:50 (try jazz after!)

Sat. 11:45-12:50

Intermediate 1 Ballet (Beginning Pointe)

Minimum twice per week required. Do not buy pointe shoes until Josie says ok; some go on pointe later. Pointe shoe fittings to be scheduled. We encourage dancers to add a third ballet class and/or jazz, tap, hip-hop, contemporary, Dance Conditioning.

Mon. 5:20-6:50

Thu. 5:20-6:50 (try jazz after!)

Intermediate 2/3 Ballet

Adults require Directors approval and don’t participate in the recital with this class. See directors for information on adult recital dance.

Minimum twice per week required. We encourage dancers to take more than two ballet and pointe classes per week, and/or add jazz, tap, hip-hop, contemporary, Dance Conditioning. All take this class at least 2 years, some 3+ years.

Mon. 5:45-7:00

Tue. 6:55-8:10 (try stretch & strengthen before!)

Wed. 4:30-5:45 (try hip-hop after!)

Thu. 6:55-8:10 (try jazz before!)

Lower Level Pointe

Upper Level Pointe

Teen/Adult Ballet I

This class does not participate in the recital.

For new and continuing students.

Mon. 7:45-8:30 (new day/time)

Teen/Adult Ballet II

For students with previous experience.  We encourage dancers to take an additional class such as Teen/Adult Ballet I, Intermediate I Ballet, or Intermediate 2/3 Ballet (see Directors for recommendation.)

Yoga

For new and continuing students – middle school through adult. Requires a yoga mat. A hatha vinyasa yoga practice based with a strong alignment. A safe practice to allow you to connect to your breath, to create strength, flexibility, endurance and balance with a peaceful mind. We can find ourselves deeper in our connection with our minds as well as our bodies.

Dance Conditioning

For new and continuing students – middle school through adult. Body-focused strength to support and enhance dancers and non-dancers alike. Please bring a yoga mat. All other props will be provided.

Barre Time

For new and continuing students – middle school through adult. A full-body workout that uses a fusion of ballet, pilates, yoga and strength training with a medium emphasis on core and lower body. Please bring a yoga mat. Optional: two 3lbs or lighter hand weights. All other props will be provided.

Wed. 12:00-12:50

Fri. 12:00-12:50

Hip-Hop K-1st Graders

For new and continuing dancers. (Black dance sneakers required.)

Wed. 5:55-6:35 (try pre-ballet before!)

Sat. 10:20-11:00 (try pre-ballet before!)

Elementary Hip-Hop 

For new and continuing dancers in 2nd-4th grade. (Black dance sneakers required.)

Tue. 6:05-6:55 (try ballet before!)

Sat. 9:45-10:35 (try ballet after!)

Middle Hip-Hop

For new and continuing dancers in 5th-7th grade. (Black dance sneakers or clean shoes dedicated to the dance studio that are never worn outside are required.)

Teen/Adult Hip-Hop

For new and continuing dancers. (Clean shoes dedicated to the dance studio that are never worn outside are required.)

Elementary Contemporary

For new and continuing dancers in 2nd grade and up.

Elementary Jazz

For new and continuing dancers in 2nd-4th grade.

Middle Jazz

For new and continuing dancers, 5th grade and up.

Teen/Adult Jazz

Advanced Jazz

Email directors for instructor approval.

Teen/Adult Tap II

For continuing dancers – middle school through adult.

Junior Advanced Tap

Email directors for instructor approval.

Senior Advanced Tap

Email directors for instructor approval.

NOTE: these classes have a different quarter schedule and tuition rates than other classes. Tuition for each 8-week session is $100. Students can start any time (tuition prorated.) 

DAD (Downs’ at Dance)

This class brings ballet, jazz and creative movement together with a focus on dancing for enjoyment and creative expression. Challenging movement and rhythmic music will delight and enrich the experience of these uniquely abled students, and a great sense of accomplishment and job well done will build self-confidence.

Fri. 2:00-2:45 (fall session starts September 17, winter session and spring session TBA.)

NOTE: we are now contracted through the Developmental Disabilities Administration. Please see your case manager to add to your service plan before session starts if applicable.