Weekly Summer Dance Classes - 8 Weeks
Summer dance classes meet once per week for 8 weeks, June 16-August 8
- Tuition is for the full 8 weeks of class.
- No refunds or credits will be given for missed classes except in case of medical emergency. Students may attend a similar class (if available) as a make-up for a missed class. Check with the office or a dance teacher for recommended make-up classes.
- Scholarships, payment plans and automatic monthly billing from the school year do not continue in the summer. To request any of these for the summer session, please contact the office.
- Attire for dance classes (unless otherwise specified in the class description) is leotard & tights OR close-fitting clothing such as leggings, stretchy shorts or yoga pants and t-shirt or tank for girls, and t-shirt or tank with stretchy pants or shorts for boys. Long hair must be pulled back away from the face.
- Appropriate dance shoes are needed for each class (i.e. ballet shoes for ballet classes, tap shoes for tap classes, etc.). A limited selection of used shoes are available to borrow/keep. If purchasing new dance clothing or shoes and planning to continue dance, we recommend you follow our Dance Academy guidelines for the school year. Contact the office for more information. Students may come to the first class without dance shoes if they need to borrow shoes or discuss shoe choice with the instructor.
- Summer classes are a more relaxed environment than the school year, and most are open to beginners as well as returning students. Unless otherwise recommended by a teacher, returning students should register for the summer class for their age/grade regardless of years of experience.
Ballet/Tap (Ages 3-4)
This class is designed as an introduction to dance for preschool age students. Students will learn basic feet and arm positions and basic tap steps, and they will play movement games as a fun way to solidify dance fundamentals. Students should be potty-trained. New and returning students are welcome in the summer session.
Wednesdays 4:00-5:00pm
8 week summer session: June 18-August 6
Instructor: Ellie MacWilliams
Tuition: $150
Ballet/Tap (Ages 5-6)
This class will introduce proper ballet and tap technique. New and returning students are welcome in the summer session. Students with prior experience will continue to practice their dance skills and build on previous knowledge.
Wednesdays 4:00-5:00pm
8 week summer session: June 18-August 6
Instructor: Sabrina Robertson
Tuition: $150
Ballet/Tap/Jazz (Ages 7-8)
Class offers students ages 7 & 8 the opportunity to learn jazz skills as well as ballet and tap, and participate in a longer 75 minute class session. New and returning students are welcome in the summer session.
Wednesdays 5:00-6:15pm
Instructor: Ellie MacWilliams
8 week summer session: June 18-August 6
Tuition: $180
Jazz/Tap (Ages 9-11)
This class will introduce proper jazz and tap technique. New and returning students are welcome in the summer session. Students with prior experience will continue to practice their dance skills and build on previous knowledge.
Wednesdays 6:15-7:15pm
Instructor: Ellie MacWilliams
8 week summer session: June 18-August 6
Tuition: $150
Teen Tap 1 (ages 12+)
Tuesdays 6:00-7:00pm
Instructor: Jill Carroll
Teen Jazz 1 (ages 12+)
Tuesdays 7:00-8:00pm
Instructor: Mary Einfeldt
Teen students will have concentrated focus on jazz dancing technique, style & skills during these 1-hour classes. Teen Jazz & Tap 1 are appropriate for those new to dance, or looking to improve their skills for upcoming auditions, or CAPAA. (Students who took Teen Jazz 1 during the 2024-25 school year are recommended to continue in this class for the summer).
8 week summer session: June 17-July 30
Tuition for 1 class (8 weeks): $150; 15% discount if enrolling in both Teen Jazz 1 & Teen Tap 1: $255
Teen Jazz 2 (ages 13+)
Wednesdays 5:00-6:00pm
Teen Tap 2 (ages 13+)
Wednesdays 6:00-7:00pm
Instructor: Ellen Broderick
Teen students will have concentrated focus on jazz dancing technique, style & skills during this one-hour class. Teen Jazz 2 is an intermediate level class, for students with prior experience in dance, and a solid grasp of jazz dance fundamentals.
8 week summer session: June 18-August 6
Tuition for 1 class (8 weeks): $150; 15% discount if enrolling in both Teen Jazz 2 & Teen Tap 2: $255
Musical Theatre Dance 1, 2 & 3 (Grades 1-12)
These classes are designed for the student who loves to perform! The class will cover the basics of musical theatre-style jazz and tap dance, teaching skills needed to succeed in musical theatre auditions and performances. Class placement for musical theatre is by age, so class is appropriate for beginner and returning students. Students who take traditional ballet, tap and jazz during the school year are also encouraged to take Musical Theatre Dance as a fun, supplemental class.
Instructor: Sabrina Robertson
8 week summer session: June 16-August 4
Tuition: $150
Musical Theatre Dance 1 (Gr. 1-5)
Mondays 4:00-5:00pm
Musical Theatre Dance 2 (Grades 6-8)
Mondays 5:00-6:00pm
Musical Theater Dance 3 (Grades 9-12)
Mondays 6:00-7:00pm
OCPT Audition Prep (Ages 8 & up)
This dance class is designed for students who are interested in auditioning for the Oldham County Performance Troupe. Students will work on jazz, tap, and ballet techniques and learn dance combinations in preparation for OCPT auditions. Auditions will be held at the end of the 8-week Summer session for casting in the 2025-26 Troupe. Auditioning is optional, and students may take this class for enrichment purposes and opt out of the audition. *Attending this class is NOT required to audition. OCPT Auditions are open to any interested student ages 8-17.*
Attire is leotard and tights for girls, t-shirt or tank and dance shorts or pants for boys.
Students will need ballet, tap and jazz shoes. We recommend not purchasing new shoes until you have talked to an instructor since OCPT has specific shoe requirements.
Thursdays 4:00-5:00pm
Instructor: Sabrina Robertson
8 week summer session: June 19-August 7
Adult Tap 1 (Ages 14 & up)
For those new to tap, and those with some experience looking for a gentler, more relaxed class environment. Adult Tap class is a great place to make new friends, learn or freshen up your dance skills, and exercise!
Wednesdays 9:30-10:30am
8 week Summer session: June 18-August 6
Tuition: $150
Adult Tap 2 (Ages 14 & up)
For adults with prior tap experience and intermediate skills, seeking a faster-paced class environment.
Mondays 7:00-8:00pm
Instructor: Jill Carroll
8 week summer session: June 16-August 4
Tuition: $150
Acro (ages 6 & up)
This class is for the dancer who wants to learn acrobatic skills. Instructors will work with students to help them grow their skills at a pace comfortable to each individual students. From forward rolls to handsprings this class is a great place for beginners to start learning how to tumble! More advanced students will be guided in advanced skills such as forward and backward tumbling as well as well as side, front, and back aerials.
Wednesdays 4:00-5:00pm
Instructors: Ava Hough & Madalyn Durst
8 week summer session: June 18-August 6
Tuition: $150
Beginner Hip Hop (Ages 8 & up)
Join us to learn some basic hip hop moves this summer! Beginners as well as students with prior dance experience are welcome. Traditional dance clothes are not necessary for this class. Students should wear sneakers and anything in which you can move well (baggy shirt, sweats, etc. ) basically anything in which you feel "cool" and "funky"!
Mondays 5:00-6:00pm
Instructor: Jill Carroll
8 week summer session: June 16-August 4
Tuition: $150
Intermediate/Advanced Lyrical Jazz (ages 12+)
Explore this beautiful and exciting style of dance this summer. Students should have prior dance experience or recommendation from a teacher to enroll in this class.
Mondays 6:00-7:00
Instructor: Jill Carroll
8 week summer session: June 16-August 4
Tuition: $150
Progressing Ballet Technique (Ages 12 & up)
An innovative body-conditioning & strengthening class focusing on building muscle-memory using ballet-technique specific exercises to build core strength along with proper weight placement & body alignment. Includes floor barre & non-traditional ballet techniques. Great for those prone to injuries & anyone looking to gain overall strength. Appropriate preparation for any dance genre. Contact the office for supply list & attire guidelines. Recommended for students ages 12 & up and adults are also welcome. (Younger students may be admitted with permission from the instructor).
Attire for this class is any breathable/flexible/form fitting fabric. (Does not have to be leotard and tights). It's best to not have hair in bun because of floorwork and neck alignment, but hair should be off the face and secured, to give the teacher a good visual of body lines from shoulders up. We will begin in bare feet or socks, but will finish in shoes (can be ballet or jazz) .
Equipment: resistance band (low resistance), yoga block & yoga mat, exercise ball appropriate for your height. (We have some equipment that may be borrowed, but it is recommended that students bring their own).
Thursdays 4:00-5:00pm
Instructor: Lee Anne Meyer
8 week summer session: June 19-August 7
Tuition: $150
CAPAA Students
Register for summer dance classes using this link.
You will select your classes as part of the registration process.
