Dance Class Schedule

Classes with “***” begin March 1.  Updated on January 27, 2012

Ballet/Tap Ages 3 & 4
This 45-minute class is split up between Ballet (aprox 30 minutes) and Tap (aprox 15 minutes). Through creative and fun exercises, these young dancers will be able to memorize ballet and tap moves and sequences, as well as learn basic vocabulary which will prepare them for classes taken in years to come.
***Mon3:45 - 4:30AlyssaKannapolis
Mon3:45 - 4:30..........Class FullKannapolis
Mon5:15 - 6:00..........Class FullCharlotte
***Tues5:00 - 5:45KatherynCharlotte
Wed3:45 - 4:30AlyssaKannapolis
Wed5:15 - 6:00..........Class FullCharlotte
Wed6:00 - 6:45KatherynCharlotte
Thurs4:15 - 5:00AlyssaCharlotte
Thurs5:00 - 5:45JesiKannapolis
Thurs5:00 - 5:45..........Class FullCharlotte
Sat9:00 - 9:45AlyssaKannapolis
Sat9:00 - 9:45...........Class FullCharlotte
Sat10:00 - 10:45KatherynCharlotte
Sat10:00 - 10:45...........Class FullCharlotte

Ballet/Tap Ages 5 & 6
This is a 1-hour Ballet-based class which includes a 20-minute tap portion. In this class, your child will learn balance, grace and coordination. At this level, students are old enough to use the Ballet barre for learning traditional Ballet technique. Through creative and fun Ballet exercises, students will be able to memorize dance moves and sequences, as well as learn basic vocabulary which will prepare them for classes taken in years to come.
Tue5:30 - 6:30JesiKannapolis
Tue5:45 - 6:45LeahCharlotte
Wed6:00 -7:00JesiCharlotte
Thurs5:45 - 6:45JesiKannapolis
Thurs5:45 - 6:45LeahCharlotte
Sat9:00 -10:00JesiCharlotte
 

Hip Hop Jr Ages 5 & 6
This is a high energy and upbeat dance class which focuses on coordination, confidence and rhythm through exciting exercises. Your child will learn to count music, memorize dance steps, and learn fun choreography to age appropriate and popular music. Join this class to learn the latest dance moves!
Tue6:30 - 7:15CateKannapolis

Ages 6-9

Ballet
Ballet is the fundamental of dance technique as it develops grace, flexibility, strength and balance. We recommend taking Ballet by itself or as an added fundamental class weekly to support other dance styles such as Jazz, Tap or Hip Hop.

Ballet Level 1 & 2
Mon4:30 - 5:30AlyssaKannapolis
***Mon4:30 - 5:30RichardKannapolis
Tue5:00 - 6:00AlyssaCharlotte
***Tue6:00 - 7:00RichardCharlotte
Wed4:30 - 5:30AlyssaKannapolis
Thur5:00 - 6:00AshlynCharlotte

Ballet Level 3

Recommended twice a week
Mon4:30 - 5:30AshlynKannapolis
Tue5:00 - 6:00AlyssaCharlotte
Wed4:30 - 5:30AshlynKannapolis
Thur5:00 - 6:00AlyssaCharlotte

Jazz 1 & 2
Jazz is an energetic class that focuses on core strength, flexibility, and technique. It is Ballet based, so it has a lot of the same fundamentals as Ballet, but Jazz is high energy and fast paced! Your child will work on turns, leaps and will learn a number of new routines to fun songs ranging from pop to show tunes.
***Wed5:15 - 6:00KatherynCharlotte
Wed5:30 - 6:15AshlynKannapolis
***Wed6:15 - 7:00AlyssaKannapolis
Thur6:00 - 6:45AshlynCharlotte

Hip Hop 1
This is a high energy and upbeat dance class which focuses on coordination, confidence and rhythm through exciting exercises. Your child will learn to count music, memorize dance steps, and learn fun choreography to age appropriate and popular music. Join this class to learn the latest dance moves!
Mon5:30 - 6:15AlyssaKannapolis
Mon6:00 - 6:45JesiCharlotte
Sat10:45 - 11:30KatherynCharlotte

Beg Tap
Tap is a great way to exercise the body as well as the mind! It challenges students to integrate rhythmic patterns using their feet as the instrument. Tap focuses on beat, timing, rhythm and coordination. As students become more advanced they will learn increasingly intricate combinations.
Tue6:45 - 7:30LeahCharlotte

Acro
Acro is offered for those who are interested in working on basic acrobatic fundamentals. Movements such as forward rolls, back rolls, cartwheels and front and back walkovers will be taught. This is a great body conditioning class that does not require previous gymnastics training.
Thur6:45 - 7:30AlyssaCharlotte

Ages 9 - 12

Ballet, Pre Pointe & Pointe
Ballet is the fundamental of dance technique as it develops grace, flexibility, strength and balance. We recommend taking Ballet by itself or as an added fundamental class weekly to support other dance styles such as Jazz, Tap or Hip Hop.

Ballet Level 3
Mon4:30 - 5:30AshlynKannapolis
Tue5:00 - 6:00AlyssaCharlotte
Wed4:30 - 5:30AshlynKannapolis
Thur5:00 - 6:00AlyssaCharlotte

Beg/Int Ballet & Pre Pointe

Mandatory 2-days a week
Mon6:15 - 7:45..........Class FullKannapolis
Tue6:00 - 7:30AlyssaCharlotte
Wed6:15 - 7:45AshlynKannapolis
Thur6:45 - 8:15AshlynCharlotte
Sat9:15 - 10:45RichardKannapolis

Int Ballet & Pointe

Mandatory 3-days a week
Mon5:30 - 7:15RichardKannapolis
Wed5:30 -7:30SheriKannapolis
Thur5:30 - 7:15SheriKannapolis

Jazz
Jazz is an energetic class that focuses on core strength, flexibility, and technique. It is Ballet based, so it has a lot of the same fundamentals as Ballet, but Jazz is high energy and fast paced! Your child will work on turns, leaps and will learn a number of new routines to fun songs ranging from pop to show tunes.

Beg/Int Jazz
Wed5:30 - 6:15AlyssaKannapolis
Thur6:00 -6:45AlyssaCharlotte

Int Jazz
Wed7:30 - 8:15AlyssaKannapolis

Hip Hop 2
This is a high energy and upbeat dance class which focuses on coordination, confidence and rhythm through exciting exercises. Your child will learn to count music, memorize dance steps, and learn fun choreography to age appropriate and popular music. Join this class to learn the latest dance moves!
Thur8:00 - 8:45JesiKannapolis
Sat10:45 - 11:30JesiCharlotte

Contemporary
Contemporary, also known as Modern, is Ballet based and utilizes floor and center work to focus on musicality, moving through space, and an overall awareness of body placement and alignment. Students will learn vocabulary specific to Contemporary dance and new combinations.

Beg/Int Contemporary
Mon5:30 - 6:15AshlynKannapolis
Tue7:30 - 8:15AlyssaCharlotte

Int Contemporary
Mon7:15 - 8:00AlyssaKannapolis

Tap
Tap is a great way to exercise the body as well as the mind! It challenges students to integrate rhythmic patterns using their feet as the instrument. Tap focuses on beat, timing, rhythm and coordination. As students become more advanced they will learn increasingly intricate combinations.

Beg Tap
Tue6:45 - 7:30LeahCharlotte

Int Tap
Thur7:00 - 8:00PamKannapolis

Adv Tap
Thur8:00 - 9:00PamKannapolis

Teen - Adult

Ballet, Pre Pointe & Pointe
Ballet is the fundamental of dance technique as it develops grace, flexibility, strength and balance. We recommend taking Ballet by itself or as an added fundamental class weekly to support other dance styles such as Jazz, Tap or Hip Hop.

Ballet Level 3

Mon4:30 - 5:30AshlynKannapolis
Tue5:00 - 6:00AlyssaCharlotte
Wed4:30 - 5:30AshlynKannapolis
Thur5:00 - 6:00AlyssaCharlotte

Beg/Int Ballet & Pre Pointe

Mandatory 2-days a week
Mon6:15 - 7:45..........Class FullKannapolis
Tue6:00 - 7:30AlyssaCharlotte
Wed6:15 - 7:45AshlynKannapolis
Thur6:45 - 8:15AshlynCharlotte
Sat9:15 - 10:45RichardKannapolis

Int Ballet & Pointe

Mandatory 3-days a week
Mon5:30 - 7:15RichardKannapolis
Wed5:30 - 7:30SheriKannapolis
Thur5:30 - 7:15SheriKannapolis

Division 1 Ballet & Pointe

Mandatory 3-days a week
Mon5:00 - 6:30SheriCharlotte
Thur5:30 - 7:00DanielKannapolis
Sat10:00 - 12:30SheriKannapolis

Division 2 Ballet & Pointe

Mandatory 3-days a week
Mon6:30 - 8:00SheriCharlotte
Thur5:30 - 7:00Daniel or RebeccaKannapolis
Sat10:00 - 12:30SheriKannapolis

Jazz
Jazz is an energetic class that focuses on core strength, flexibility, and technique. It is Ballet based, so it has a lot of the same fundamentals as Ballet, but Jazz is high energy and fast paced! Your child will work on turns, leaps and will learn a number of new routines to fun songs ranging from pop to show tunes.

Beg/Int Jazz
Wed5:30 - 6:15AlyssaKannapolis
Thur6:00 -6:45AlyssaCharlotte

Int Jazz
Wed7:30 - 8:15AlyssaKannapolis

Division 1 Jazz

Ballet required 3-days per week. Leaps & Turns strongly recommended.
Mon7:15 - 8:15JesiCharlotte

Division 2 Jazz

Ballet required 3-days per week. Leaps & Turns strongly recommended.
Mon8:00 - 9:00JesiCharlotte

Leaps & Turns
Think of this class as a jumps and turns boot camp! This class is for the dancer who wants to increase their technique in their current Ballet and Jazz classes. This class works specifically on turns and leaps by doing repetitive drills. It is filled with technical exercises which will increase your strength, flexibility, and dance technique. This class does not perform in the recital.
Thur7:00 - 8:00JesiKannapolis

Hip Hop 2
This is a high energy and upbeat dance class which focuses on coordination, confidence and rhythm through exciting exercises. Your child will learn to count music, memorize dance steps, and learn fun choreography to age appropriate and popular music. Join this class to learn the latest dance moves!
Thur8:00 -8:45JesiKannapolis
Sat10:45 - 11:30JesiCharlotte

Contemporary
Contemporary, also known as Modern, is Ballet based and utilizes floor and center work to focus on musicality, moving through space, and an overall awareness of body placement and alignment. Students will learn vocabulary specific to Contemporary dance and new combinations.

Beg/Int Contemporary
Mon5:30 - 6:15AshlynKannapolis
Tue7:30 - 8:15AlyssaCharlotte

Int Contemporary

Mon7:15 - 8:00AlyssaKannapolis

Division 1 Contemporary

Ballet required 3-days per week
Mon6:30 -7:15DanielCharlotte

Division 2 Contemporary

Ballet required 3-days per week
Mon5:30 - 6:30DanielCharlotte

Tap
Tap is a great way to exercise the body as well as the mind! It challenges students to integrate rhythmic patterns using their feet as the instrument. Tap focuses on beat, timing, rhythm and coordination. As students become more advanced they will learn increasingly intricate combinations.

Beg Tap
Tue6:45 - 7:30LeahCharlotte

Int Tap
Thur7:00 - 8:00PamKannapolis

Adv Tap
Thur8:00 - 9:00PamKannapolis

Mini Masters
Studentʼs in Division 1 + 2 enrolled in 3 Ballet and Pointe classes per week are eligible for participation in the Mini Masters Program. Mini Masters classes are offered on select Wednesdays from 5-7pm for a maximum of 5 students per class with the school directors. $30/class, first come - first serve basis.
 

Performing Companies Ages 5 and Up

Join our Performing Company and gain valuable stage experience by participating in our early Spring Performance in February, two competitions in March/April where students will receive feedback from professionals in the industry and Village Fest in May.

"Minis" Jazz Co. Ages 5 - 6
Students must be enrolled in at least one Ballet/Tap class and/or one Ballet technique class in addition to their Jazz Company class.

*Jazz Company fees are an additional $50 per month and include: registration, administrative fees, choreography, costume (which the dancer gets to keep), a minimum of 8 extra rehearsals, Performing Company t-shirt, entry fees and performance fees. Registration for Performing Company ends Sept 6.
Sat11:45 - 12:30AlyssaKannapolis

"La Petite" Jazz Co. Ages 6 - 9
Students must be enrolled in at least one ballet class and one jazz technique class in addition to their Jazz Company class.

*Jazz Company fees are an additional $50 per month and include: registration, administrative fees, choreography, costume (which the dancer gets to keep), a minimum of 8 extra rehearsals, Performing Company t-shirt, entry fees and performance fees. Registration for Performing Company ends Sept 6.
Sat9:45 - 10:45AlyssaKannapolis

"Petite" Companies Ages 9 - 12
Dancers must be enrolled in at least two Ballet classes and one Jazz technique class in addition to their Jazz Company class and or Ballet Company class.

Performing Company requires additional fees which include: registration and administrative fees, choreography, costume, (which the dancer gets to keep), a minimum of 8 extra rehearsals per company, Performing Company t-shirt, entry fees and performance fees. Registration for Performing Company ends Sept 6.

Participation in 1 Company - $55/mo.
Participation in 2 Companies - $80/mo.

"Petite" Jazz
Sat10:45 - 11:45AlyssaKannapolis

"Petite" Ballet
Tues5:30 - 6:30SheriKannapolis

"Junior" Companies Ages 9 - 18
Performing Company requires additional fees which include: registration and administrative fees, choreography, costume, (which the dancer gets to keep), a minimum of 8 extra rehearsals per company, Performing Company t-shirt, entry fees and performance fees. Registration for Performing Company ends Sept 6.

Participation in 1 Company - $55/mo.
Participation in 2 Companies - $80/mo.
Participation in 3 Companies - $100/mo.

"Junior" Jazz

Dancers must be enrolled in at least three Ballet classes, one Jazz technique class in addition to their Jazz Company class.
Tues6:30 - 7:30JesiKannapolis

"Junior" Ballet

Dancers must be enrolled in at least three Ballet/Pointe classes, one Jazz technique class and one Contemporary class in addition to their Pointe Company class.
Tue7:30 - 8:30SheriKannapolis

"Senior" Companies Ages 12- 18
Performing Company requires additional fees which include: registration and administrative fees, choreography, costume, (which the dancer gets to keep), a minimum of 8 extra rehearsals per company, Performing Company t-shirt, entry fees and performance fees. Registration for Performing Company ends Sept 6.

Participation in 1 Company - $55/mo.
Participation in 2 Companies - $80/mo.
Participation in 3 Companies - $100/mo.

"Senior 1" Jazz

Dancers must be enrolled in at least three Ballet classes, one Jazz technique class in addition to their Jazz Company class.
Tues7:30 - 8:30JesiKannapolis

"Senior 1" Pointe

Dancers must be enrolled in at least three Ballet/Pointe classes, one Jazz technique class and one Contemporary class in addition to their Pointe Company class.
Tues6:30 - 7:30SheriKannapolis

"Senior 1" Contemporary

Dancers must be enrolled in at least three Ballet/Pointe classes, one Jazz technique class and one Contemporary class in addition to their Contemporary Company class.
Tues5:30 - 6:30DanielKannapolis

"Senior 2" Jazz

Dancers must be enrolled in at least three Ballet classes, one Jazz technique class in addition to their Jazz Company class.
Tues4:30 - 5:30JesiKannapolis

"Senior 2" Pointe

Dancers must be enrolled in at least three Ballet/Pointe classes, one Jazz technique class and one Contemporary class in addition to their Pointe Company class.
Tues5:30 - 6:30RebeccaKannapolis

"Senior 2" Contemporary

Dancers must be enrolled in at least three Ballet/Pointe classes, one Jazz technique class and one Contemporary class in addition to their Contemporary Company class.
Tues6:30 - 7:30DanielKannapolis