The SDD ages 12 & up program consists of individual subject classes that encourage creativity and individuality while building a strong foundation in dance! Dancers continue with further skill and technique development in classes designed for their age, maturity and training level. Our classes emphasize the development of rhythm, movement, style and coordination in a fun, inspiring class setting. Dancers gain confidence, discipline, self-expression, creativity and lifelong friendships.
Classes are single subject and range from 45 minute to an hour long, based on subject and level. We recommend dancers take classes in the core subjects of dance - ballet, jazz, tap. Dancers at this age can also train in acrobatics, lyrical, heels and hip hop. Flexible scheduling allows you to select a class for your child's interest that works with your busy family schedule. Many classes are also offered back to back, so dancers can participate in two classes with only one trip to the studio a week. Dancers can register to train in one subject or several for a well-rounded weekly schedule.
All Senior Advanced level class registrations will be reviewed by our Faculty. Please note these are advanced training classes for the serious dancer. We will verify your previous training and skill level to be sure of correct placement in this program.
Each class will perform a dance in one of our Spring Recitals held in early June at the Palace Theatre in Lockport.
Our class options for ages 12 & up are ...
Ballet is the classical foundation of all dance and emphasizes the proper technique necessary to become a strong successful dancer. Class focuses on technique, proper alignment, flexibility, grace, strength, coordination and performance.
Class Day | Class Time | Level | Ages | Instructor |
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Thursday | 7:45 - 8:45 PM | Ballet Teen | 12 and up | Miss Kristina |
Wednesday | 8:30 - 9:30 PM | Ballet Senior Advanced | 14 and up w/prev exp | Mr. Bill |
Jazz is an upbeat class with instruction in classic jazz movements and current style trends.
Class focuses on turns, leaps, flexibility and style.
Class Day | Class Time | Level | Ages | Instructor |
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Wednesday | 7:30 - 8:30 PM | Jazz Teen | 12 and up | Miss Sarah P |
Monday | 7:45 - 8:45 PM | Jazz Senior Advanced | 14 and up w/prev exp | Miss Annamaria |
Monday | 6:30 - 7:30 PM | Heels | 14 and up | Miss Sarah P |
Tap is a rhythmic audible dance form. Tap class develops a sense of rhythm, beat, coordination and motor skills.
Class focuses on tap steps and skills, combinations, speed and rhythm.
Class Day | Class Time | Level | Ages | Instructor |
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Wednesday | 8:30 - 9:15 PM | Tap Teen | 12 and up | Miss Courtney |
Wednesday | 7:30 - 8:30 PM | Tap Senior Advanced | 14 and up w/ advanced experience | Miss Courtney |
Hip Hop is a fun, energetic, freestyle form of dance incorporating age-appropriate dance trends, jazz technique and fun current music.
Class focuses on combinations, style, skills and creativity.
Class Day | Class Time | Level | Ages | Instructor |
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Monday | 8:45- 9:30 PM | Hip Hop Teen/Sr | 12 & up | Miss Annmaria |
Students learn to perform as dancer and actor. Look forward to acting exercises to break out of your shell and exposure to multiple theater dance styles. This class performs a Broadway style recital dance.
Class Day | Class Time | Level | Ages | Instructor |
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Wednesday | 6:45 - 7:30 PM | Theater Dance | 8 - 16 | Miss Michelle |
Lyrical dancers learn to tell to a story or convey a message through expression and movement. The style is fluid, smooth and controlled, blending jazz and ballet technique. Available to intermediate dancers and above, enrolled in ballet.
Class Day | Class Time | Level | Ages | Instructor |
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Monday | 7:30 - 8:15 PM | Lyrical/Cont Teen | 12 & up (ballet exp recommended) | Miss Natalie |
Thursday | 8:45 - 9:30 PM | Lyrical/Cont Teen | 12 & up (ballet exp recommended) | Miss Sarah P |
Wednesday | 6:45 - 7:30 PM | Lyrical/Cont Senior Advanced | 14 & up (ballet experience recommended) | Miss Courtney |
Acro is a combination of jazz style dance and tumbling skill training. Class includes focused instruction in flexibility, strength, balance and skill training similar to gymnastics floor exercise. Proper progression, technique and safety are emphasized.
Class Day | Class Time | Level | Pre-Requisites | Instructor |
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Tuesday | 5:3 0 - 6:30 PM | Acro 2 (ages 8+) | backbend down & up, front limber, headstand, handstand, cartwheel independently to register for this level | Miss Kelly |
Friday | 4:30 - 5:30 PM | Acro 2 (8+) | backbend down and up, front limber, headstand, handstand, cartwheel independently to register for this level | Miss Erin |
Friday | 5:30 - 6:30 PM | Acro 3/4 (ages 10+ | Must have independent front/walkover, front limber variations, chin/elbow stand, handsprings, working aerials, more adv linking skills | Miss Erin |
What to wear:
Girls: Dancers should attend all classes in a solid color leotard and tights. Short or skirts are optional. Hair should be pulled back in a bun or braid.
Ballet classes require a black leotard, pink tights and hair in a bun.
Boys: White T-shirt and Black shorts or pants.
Shoes needed for the above classes:
Jazz or Theater Dance: Tan split sole Jazz Booties
Tap: Black full sole tie up Tap Shoes
Ballet: Pink split sole Ballet shoes for Girls.
Black split sole Ballet shoes for Boys.
Preferred Ballet shoes ... So Danca Bliss Stretch Canvas or Capezio Hanami Canvas or Bloch Performa stretch Canvas split sole
Lyrical or Acro: Barefoot
Hip Hop: Black hip top Converse-style sneakers
Heels: shoes will be advised via email
Be sure to label all shoes with your name or initials to prevent confusion. Dancers should bring a water bottle to class.
Registration fee: $40 Individual $60
Family Tuition: (9 installment payments based on family's total class hours)
1st installment and registration fee due at time of registration. Installments 2-9 due the 1st of each month: Oct-May
Class Hours: | Tuition: |
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.75 class hour (one 45 min class) | $64 |
1 class hour | $73 |
1.75 class hours | $118 |
2 class hours | $129 |
2.75 class hours | $171 |
3 class hours | $177 |
Costume fee: (due Nov 1) $80 per class
Performance fee: (due Feb 1) $75 per family
Please visit our Tuition and Policies page for family tuition rates and more information.