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Modern/Contemporary Dancers in Swannanoa

Classes

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2025/2026 Schedule

*Please note that classes are located in the Arts Building at Artspace Charter School*

Classes run from September 2nd, 2025, through June 6th, 2026.

Registration is now open!

 

Tuesday

4:00-4:30 Pre-Ballet (ages 3-5)

4:30-5:00 Discover Acro Dance (ages 4-6)

5:00-5:45 Contemporary Ballet/Modern (ages 6-9)

5:45-6:15 Hip-Hop (ages 7-14)

6:15-7:15 Dance Troupe Rehearsal/Technique (ages 7-18)

7:15-7:45 Solos/Duets/Trios (must have permission to join)

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*Pre-Ballet + Discover Acro is only $65/month!

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Wednesday

4:00-4:30 Hip-Hop (ages 4-6)

4:30-5:00 Boys Only Hip-Hop (ages 7-12)

5:00-6:00 Acro 1 (ages 8-14)

6:00-7:00 Ballet/Modern Technique (ages 10 to adult)

*This class does not perform and is a technique class only.

 

Saturday

9:00-9:30 Pre-Ballet (ages 3-5)

9:30-10:00 Discover Acro Dance (ages 4-6)

10:05-10:35 Baby and Me Dance (ages 2-3)

10:45-11:30 Contemporary Ballet/Modern (ages 6-9)

11:30-12:15 Beginning Acro Dance (ages 6-14)

12:30-1:30 Ballet II & Pre-Pointe/Pointe (ages 10 to adult)

1:30-2:00 Solos/Duets/Trios (must have permission to join)

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*Pre-Ballet + Discover Acro is only $65/month!


 

Class Descriptions

 

Baby and Me Dance (ages 2-3)

$45/4-week session

Baby and Me Dance 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. This class is to be taken with a parent or caregiver. Please note that this class does not perform in the recital.


 

Pre-Ballet (ages 3-5)

$45/month

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. 


 

Contemporary Ballet/Modern (ages 6-9)

$60/month

In Contemporary Ballet/Modern, dancers will begin classical ballet barre technique as well as Contemporary/Modern 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+)

$65/month

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.

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Discover Acro Dance (ages 4-6)

$45/month

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.

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Beginning Acro Dance (ages 6-14)

$60/month

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.

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Acro 1 (ages 6-14)

$65/month

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.

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Hip-Hop (ages 7-14)

$45/month

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.

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.*

 

Baby and Me Dance

Dance clothes or tight-fitting clothes that are not restricting, dance shoes or socks with grips preferred. Bare feet are allowed.

 

Pre-Ballet

Any color leotard, tights or shorts, ballet shoes or socks, (skirts optional)

 

Contemporary Ballet/Modern

any color leotard, tights or shorts, ballet shoes or socks, skirt is optional

 

Ballet II

Purple/Lavender leotard, skin-colored or pink tights or shorts, skin-colored or pink ballet shoes, any color ballet skirt is optional

 

Adults 

Any color leotard/tights or tight-fitting (form-fitting) clothing

 

Dance Troupe 

leotard or tight-fitting top and leggings/shorts; black preferred

 

Acro 

Leotard with shorts or leggings or tight-fitting top and leggings/shorts, bare feet

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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

Payments

 

Monthly payment is due by the 10th of the month. After the 10th of the month, a $10 late fee will be applied.

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Drop-in fee is $20 per class* and student must be pre-registered.

Baby and Me drop-in fee is only $10 per class.

 

*Drop-in classes must have at least 2 regularly attending students (except Baby and Me class) - contact LGDA for info.

 

Sibling Discount - 10% per dancer.

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Multi-class Discount - Contact LGDA for info.

 

We prefer cash or check to avoid costly credit card fees.

 

You may also pay directly through our registration system (Dance Studio Pro).

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A 30-day notice is needed when withdrawing from a class.

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Swannanoa, NC 28778

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