

Classes
2026/2027 Schedule
*Please note that classes are located in the Arts Building at Artspace Charter School*
Classes run from September 8th, 2026, through May 25th, 2027.
Tuesday
4:00-4:45 Pre-Ballet 2/Discover Acro (ages 5-6)
4:45-5:45 Acro 1 (ages 7+)
5:45-6:15 Hip-Hop (ages 7-14)
6:15-7:15 Dance Troupe Rehearsal (ages 7-18)
7:15-8:15 Dance Troupe Elite (By Invitation Only)
Saturday
9:00-9:45 Pre-Ballet 1/Discover Acro (ages 4-6)
9:45-11:15 Ballet II/Pointe (ages 10-adult)
11:15-11:45 Creative Ballet (ages 2-3)
11:45-12:30 Contemporary Ballet I (ages 6-9)
12:30-1:15 Beginning Acro Dance (ages 7-9)
*Solos/Duets/Trios must schedule rehearsals on Sundays, Mondays, or Tuesdays*
Class Descriptions
Creative Ballet (ages 2-3)
This class is designed for toddlers entering the world of movement. Dancers will learn the basic steps through different movement activities such as obstacle courses, games, and basic choreography. Please note that this class does not perform in the recital.
Pre-Ballet 1/Discover Acro (ages 4-6)
Students will begin learning basic ballet steps and French terminology. Gently, and with great care, the foundation of dance begins to be laid with elementary ballet technique.
*Discover Acro Dance
Designed for anyone interested in basic tumbling skills such as cartwheels, handstands, and bridges. This class is designed for students who have never done acro dance before as well as students who have had some acro or gymnastics education or have dabbled in it on their own at home.
Pre-Ballet 2/Discover Acro
This class is designed for students who have taken dance before and are ready for the next level. Please see above for more details.
Contemporary Ballet I (ages 6-9)
In Contemporary Ballet, dancers will begin classical ballet barre technique as well as Contemporary floor technique. Dance combinations in the center, traveling across the floor, and stretching. The expansion of French terminology continues.
Ballet II & Pre-Pointe/Pointe (ages 10+)
Designed for dancers ages ten and up, Ballet II will expand the knowledge base of ballet technique, center, and traveling combinations. Jumps, turns, and leaps will also be accelerated in this faster-paced ballet class. French terminology continues to expand the dancer’s vocabulary.
*Dancer must be at least 11 years old to start pointe along with meeting additional requirements.
Beginning Acro Dance (ages 7-9)
Designed for anyone interested in basic tumbling skills such as cartwheels, handstands, and bridges. This class is designed for students who have never done acro dance before as well as students who have had some acro or gymnastics education or have dabbled in it on their own at home. Acro can be taken along with a dance class or by itself.
Acro 1 (ages 7+)
Designed for anyone interested in the next level of tumbling skills such as one-handed cartwheels, walking handstands, and walking bridges. This class will also focus on preparing for more intermediate tricks when students are ready. Acro can be taken along with a dance class or by itself.
Hip-Hop (ages 7-14)
This class is designed for beginner dancers and will introduce the foundation of hip-hop including popping and locking, isolations, and following the rhythm and beat of a song. No experience necessary!
Dance Troupe (ages 7-18)
$95/month (includes one technique class)
Dancers must have at least one year of dance experience to join this class. This class is for dancers who are interested in performing several times a year around the community. In this class, dancers will learn modern/contemporary dance technique as a basis for their performance choreography. Dance Troupe members' monthly tuition also covers one technique class. Please reach out to us for more information.
Dance Troupe Elite (ages 10+)
$95/month (includes one technique class)
This class is by invitation only. Dancers in this class are eligible for competitions as well as solos, duets, and trios. Please reach out if interested and an audition may be scheduled.
Dress Code
*If you do not have these items to wear to class, you may still take class. We may have extra dance-wear to borrow. Please ask if needed.
*Hair Pulled away from the face.*
*No Jewelry or accessories.*
Creative Ballet
Dance clothes or tight-fitting clothes that are not restricting, dance shoes or socks with grips preferred. Bare feet are allowed.
Pre-Ballet 1 & 2/ Discover Acro
Any color leotard, tights or shorts, ballet shoes or socks, (skirts optional, but must be removable for Acro)
Contemporary Ballet I
any color leotard, tights or shorts, ballet shoes or socks, skirt is optional
Ballet II
Any color leotard, skin-colored or pink tights, skin-colored or pink ballet shoes, any color ballet skirt or shorts optional
Adults
Any color leotard/tights or tight-fitting (form-fitting) clothing
Dance Troupe
leotard or tight-fitting top and black leggings or sweat pants - shorts with tights also accepted
Acro
Leotard with shorts or leggings or tight-fitting top and leggings/shorts, bare feet
Hip-Hop
Something comfortable that you can easily move in, tennis shoes (only to be worn in-doors) or dance sneakers
Tuition
30 minute weekly class = $45/ calendar month
45 minute weekly class = $60/ calendar month
60 minute weekly class = $65/ calendar month
90 minute weekly class = $75/ calendar month
Dance Troupe = $95/ Calendar month
Payments
Monthly payment is due by the 10th of the month. After the 10th of the month, a $10 late fee will be applied.
Drop-in fee is $20 per class* and student must be pre-registered.
*Drop-in classes must have at least 2 regularly attending students - contact LGDA for info.
Sibling Discount - 10% per dancer.
Multi-class Discount - Contact LGDA for info.
Every student must be registered for auto-pay, which can be found here:
A 30-day notice is needed when withdrawing from a class.

