Main Division
Classes for the school year begin the first Tuesday after Labor Day and end the first Saturday in June.
A tasteful education, steeped in technique and artistry is the hallmark of all Dancing Arts Center's programs. Students are immersed in the art of dance manners and culture, history and future directions in the field of dance with emphasis on viable avenues for students' skills and interests. The technical and artistic aspects of dance are further supported with related arts and sciences, such as anatomy, physiology, nutrition, journaling, and critique, costume and lighting design, pedagogy, and production management. The professional atmosphere at DAC keeps the focus on the students' development not on ribbons, trophies, recitals or razzle dazzle. Students' self esteem increases because of emerging inner awareness and growth, not superficial awards and glitz. A professional atmosphere is non commercial, providing a steady and inspiring course of lessons and a full calendar of meaningful performances through out the year for students to keep elevating their dance experience with commitment, consistency, and desire.
The Upper School offers three levels of commitment:The Enrichment Division, the Pre-Professional Division, and the Academy. The Enrichment Division provides artistic development, technical awareness along with physical exercise for adults and children. The Pre-Professional Division offers serious training for the dedicated student. Students in the Pre-Professional Division pay one price and can take as many classes in their level as they want. Eligible students can be invited to join the Academy. The Dancing Arts Academy is a private day school that provides a unique combination of academics and dance for fourth through twelfth graders.
Students in the Pre-Professional Division pay one price and can take as many classes in their level as they want. Eligible students are often invited to join the
Academy. The Dancing Arts Academy is a private day school that provides a unique combination of academics and dance for fourth through twelfth graders.
Dress Code
• Girls: pale pink leotard (no skirts or ruffles attached), pink non-seamed tights, pink ballet slippers, and hair in pony tail or pig tails.
• Boys: white T-shirt or short-sleeved, scoop-neck leotard, black stretch pants or tights, and black ballet slippers.
The Beginner program is for students 8-12 years of age.
This program includes two classical ballet classes and one modern dance or more if you desire. Choreography Workshop, Improvisation, Character and Tap class are optional, extra-fee classes. The opportunity to participate in The Nutcracker and other concerts is by invitation.
Classes for school year begin the first Tuesday after Labor Day and ends the second Saturday in June. Students in this program meet at least three times a week (twice for ballet class and once for modern class). Each class is one hour. You may choose from the following sets of classes or create your own set from the 6 available classes:
- Tuesday Ballet at 5:20, Saturday Ballet at 9:00 and Saturday Modern at 10:15-11:15AM
- Wednesday Modern 4:10, Wednesday Ballet 5:20 and Saturday Ballet at 9:00AM
- Tuesday Ballet at 5:20, Wednesday Ballet 5:20 and Saturday Modern at 10:15-11:15AM
- Wednesday Ballet 5:20, Saturday Ballet at 9:00 and Saturday Modern at 10:15-11:15AM
- Tuesday Ballet at 5:20, Wednesday Ballet 5:20 and Wednesday Modern 4:10-5:10 PM
Additional ballet and/or modern classes may be added at no additional cost to your child’s schedule with the director’s recommendation. In addition, your child may include the following optional classes if they do not conflict with the core program:
- Choreography Workshop that meets twice per week from January - February on Wednesday from 6:30-7:30, Thursdays 5:20-6:20 or Saturdays from 1:30-2:30 for an additional $100.00 one-time fee.
- Improvisation class that meets once per week from February - April on Saturdays from 1:30-2:30 for an additional fee of $70.00
- Character class from October through mid- April on Saturdays from 11:40-12:40 for an additional one time fee of $200.00.
- Tap class from September through June (35 weeks) on Thursdays from 5:30-6:30 for an additional $570.00 payable in installments
These Fees can be incorporated into your payment plan if you request it.
Dress code:
- Girls ballet: Freda Coral leotard (and matching 12" skirt for peek week and performances), 3"-wide elastic waistband, pink non-seamed tights, thin white ankle socks, pink Capezio, Bloch, or Freed ballet slippers, and hair in a bun.
- Girls modern: Freda Coral unitard, bare feet, hair secured out of face and off of neck.
- Boys ballet: white T-shirt or short-sleeved, scoop-neck leotard, black tights, dance belt, thin white ankle socks, and black Capezio, Bloch, or Freed ballet slippers.
- Boys modern: black unitard, dance belt, bare feet.
Application fee: $40.00
Tuition Cost::tuition is pro-rated mid-year $1,595.50 for the year, with four payment options
- Lump sum of $1,595.50 due September 1
- Two-payment plan of $797.75 due September 1 and January 1
- Four-payment plan of $416.87 due September 1 (includes $18.00 one-time processing fee), and $398.87 November 1, January 1, and March 1
- Eight-payment plan of $235.44 due September 1 (includes $36.00 one-time processing fee), and $199.44 due October 1, November 1, December 1, February 1, March 1, April 1, and May 1
Enrollment: Classes will be assigned on a first-come, first-served basis. To reserve a space for your child, please download and return:
- the attached sheet with your class and payment options selected
- completed application form
- payment of $100.00 ($40.00 non-refundable application fee and $60.00 deposit that will be applied toward tuition) as soon as possible
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The Advanced Beginner program is for students 10-14 years of age.
This program expands on the classical ballet and modern dance introduced in the beginner program. Improvisation, Character, Ballroom, Choreography Workshop, and Tap classes are optional, extra-fee classes. The opportunity to participate in The Nutcracker and other concerts is by audition.
Classes for the school year begin the first Tuesday after Labor Day and ends the second Saturday in June. Students in this program meet three or more times a week (twice for ballet class and once for modern class- choosing from the list below). Each class is 1½ hours.
- Monday Ballet 3:45-5:15; Monday Modern 5:30-7:00; Tuesday Ballet 6:30-8:00
- Monday Ballet 3:45-5:15; Tuesday Ballet 6:30-8:00; Friday Modern 3:45-5:15
- Monday Ballet 3:45-5:15; Tuesday Ballet 6:30-8:00; Saturday Modern 1:30-3:00
- Monday Ballet 3:45-5:15; Saturday Ballet 10:05-11:35; Saturday Modern 1:30-3:00
- Monday Ballet 3:45-5:15; Friday Modern 3:45-5:15; Saturday Ballet 10:05-11:35
- Tuesday Ballet 6:30-8:00; Saturday Ballet 10:05-11:35; Saturday Modern 1:30-3:00
- Tuesday Ballet 6:30-8:00; Friday Modern 3:45-5:15; Saturday Ballet 10:05-11:3
Additional ballet and/or modern classes may be added to your child’s schedule from the list above at no additional cost with the director’s recommendation. In addition, your child may include the following optional classes if they do not conflict with the core program:
- Choreography Workshop that meets twice per week from January - February on Wednesday from 6:30-7:30, Thursdays 5:20-6:20 or Saturdays from 1:30-2:30 for an additional $100.00 one-time fee.
- Improvisation class that meets once per week from February - April on Saturdays from 1:30-2:30 for an additional one-time fee of $70.
- Character class from October through mid- April on Saturdays from 11:40-12:40 for an additional one-time fee of $200.00.
- Teen Ballroom from October – April on Tuesdays or Fridays from 7:00-8:00 for an additional $350.
- Tap class from September – June (35 weeks) on Thursdays from 5:30-6:30 for an additional $570, payable in installments.
These fees can be incorporated into your payment plan if you request it.
Dress code:
- Ladies ballet: Freda Royal Blue leotard (and matching 12" skirt for observation days and performances), 3"-wide elastic waistband, pink seamed tights, pink Capezio, Bloch, or Freed ballet slippers with pink satin ribbons (no elastics), and hair in a bun.
- Ladies modern: Freda Royal Blue unitard, bare feet, hair secured out of face and off of neck.
- Ladies character: Ballet leotard attire with a knee-length black character skirt, black 1 ½ " heel character shoes, hair in a bun.
- Gentlemen ballet: white T-shirt or short-sleeved, scoop-neck leotard, black tights, dance belt, and black Capezio, Bloch, or Freed ballet slippers.
- Gentlemen modern: black unitard, dance belt, bare feet.
- Gentlemen character: white T-shirt, black stretch pants, dance belt and black character shoes.
Application fee: $40.00
Cost:Tuition is prorated mid-year $2,303.00 for the year, with four payment options.
- Lump sum of $2,303.00 due September 1
- Two-payment plan of $1,151.48 due September 1 and January 1
- Four-payment plan of $593.75 due September 1 (includes $18.00 one-time processing fee), and $575.75 November 1, January 1, and March 1
- Eight-payment plan of $323.87 due September 1 (includes $36.00 one-time processing fee), and $287.87 due October 1, November 1, December 1, February 1, March 1, April 1, and May 1
Enrollment: Classes will be assigned on a first-come, first-served basis. To reserve a space for your child, please download and return:
- the attached sheet with your class and payment options selected
- completed application form
- payment of $100.00 ($40.00 non-refundable application fee and $60.00 deposit that will be applied toward tuition) as soon as possible
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The Elementary program is for students approximately 11-16 years of age.
This program continues the progression of classical ballet and modern dance, with the option to begin the study of jazz. Improvisation, Character, Classical Variation, Ballroom, Tap, and Choreography Workshop are optional, extra-fee classes. The opportunity to participate in The Nutcracker and other concerts is by audition.
Classes for the school year begin the first Tuesday after Labor Day and ends the second Saturday in June. Students in this program meet at least five times a week (three for ballet and two for modern). Each class is 1½ hours. The following classes make up the core curriculum:
- Ballet: Monday - Friday at 3:45 – 5:15, Saturday at 12:45-2:15 (Tues w/ character others w/ pointe), plus Tues & Thurs 6:30-8:00
- Modern: Monday 5:30-7:00, Tuesday and Thursday at 5:30 – 7:00, Saturdays 1:30-3:00
- Jazz: Monday 3:45-5:15 (director’s permission required), or Monday 6:30-8:00
Additional ballet and/or modern classes may be added at no additional cost to your child’s schedule with the director’s recommendation. In addition, your child may include the following optional classes if they do not conflict with the core program:
- Choreography Workshop that meets twice per week from January to February Wednesday from 6:30-7:30, Thursdays 5:20-6:20 or Saturdays from 1:30-2:30 for an additional $100.00 one-time fee.
- Improvisation class that meets once per week from February to April on Saturdays from 1:30-2:30 for an additional one-time fee of $70.
- Character class from October through mid- April on Saturdays from 11:40-12:40 for an additional one time fee of $200.00.
- Teen Ballroom from October – April on Tuesday or Friday 7:00-8:00 for an additional $350.
- Classical Variation from October – April on Friday 5:30-6:30 for an additional $350.00 Practice tutu required
- Tap class from September – June (35 weeks) on Thursdays from 6:30-7:30 for an additional $570, payable in installments.
These fees can be incorporated into your payment plan if you request it.
Dress code:
- Ladies ballet: Freda Lilac leotard (and matching 12" skirt for performances, style MS12), 3"-wide elastic waistband, pink seamed tights, pink Capezio, Bloch, or Freed ballet slippers with pink satin ribbons (no elastics), and hair in a bun.
- Ladies modern: Freda Lilac unitard, bare feet, hair secured out of face and off of neck.
- Ladies jazz: black tights over your ballet leotard, black jazz oxfords, and hair pulled back.
- Ladies character: ballet attire with knee-length character skirt, pink tights, black 1 1/2 " heel character shoes, hair in a bun.
- Gentlemen ballet: white T-shirt or short-sleeved, scoop-neck leotard, black tights, dance belt, and black Capezio, Bloch, or Freed ballet slippers.
- Gentlemen modern: black unitard, dance belt, bare feet.
- Gentlemen jazz: jazz pants, black dance belt, white T-shirt, and black jazz oxfords.
- Gentlemen character: white T-shirt, black stretch pants, dance belt, and black character shoes.
Application fee: $40.00
Cost:Tuition is prorated mid-year $3,543.00 for the year, with four payment options
- Lump sum of $3,543.00 due September 1
- Two-payment plan of $1,771.50 due September 1 and January 1
- Four-payment plan of $906.75 due September 1 (includes $18.00 one-time processing fee), and $885.75 November 1, January 1, and March 1
- Eight-payment plan of $478.88 due September 1 (includes $36.00 one-time processing fee), and $442.88 due October 1, November 1, December 1, February 1, March 1, April 1, and May 1
Enrollment: Classes will be assigned on a first-come, first-served basis. To reserve a space for your child, please download and return:
- the attached sheet with your class and payment options selected
- completed application form
- payment of $100.00 ($40.00 non-refundable application fee and $60.00 deposit that will be applied toward tuition) as soon as possible
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The Intermediate program is for students 14-18 years of age.
This program includes classical ballet, modern dance, and jazz. Improvisation, Character,Classical Variation, and Choreography Workshops. Ballroom and Tap are optional, extra-fee classes. The opportunity to participate in The Nutcracker and other concerts is by audition.
Classes for the school year begin the first Tuesday after Labor Day and ends the second Saturday in June. Students in this program meet at least eight times a week (five for ballet, two for modern, and one for jazz). Each class is at least 1½ hours. Students who want a lighter schedule may enroll in the teen adult program. Students who want a fuller schedule may pick up extra classes for no additional charge. The following classes make up the core curriculum:
- Ballet: Mon, Tues(includes character), Wed, Thurs and Fri at 3:45 – 5:15, Saturday at 12:45-2:15 (includes pointe)
- Modern: Monday 3:45 (director’s permission required), Tuesday and Thursday at 5:30 – 7:00
- Jazz: Monday at 3:45-5:15(director’s permission required) or Mondays 6:30-8:00 Additional ballet and/or modern classes may be added at no additional cost to your child’s schedule with the director’s recommendation. Plus, your child may include the following optional classes if they do not conflict with the core program:
- Choreography Workshop that meets twice per week from January to February on Wednesday from 6:30-7:30, Thursdays 5:20-6:20 or Saturdays from 1:30-2:30 for an additional $100.00 one-time fee.
- Character class from October through mid- April on Saturdays from 11:40-12:40 for an additional one time fee of $200.00.
- Teen Ballroom from October – April on Tuesdays or Fridays 7:00-8:00 for an additional $350
- Classical Variations from October to April Friday 5:30-6:30 for an additional $350.00 Practice tutu required.
- Tap class from September – June (35 weeks) on Thursdays from 6:30-7:30 for an additional $570, payable in installments
These fees can be incorporated into your payment plan if you request it.
Dress code:
- Ladies ballet: Freda Copen leotard (and matching 12" skirt for observation days and performances), 3"-wide elastic waistband, pink seamed tights, pink Capezio, Bloch, or Freed ballet slippers with pink satin ribbons (no elastics), and hair in a bun.
- Ladies modern: Freda Copen unitard, bare feet, hair secured out of face and off of neck.
- Ladies jazz: jazz pants, your ballet leotard, black jazz oxfords, black character shoes, jazz sneakers for Pointe work, and hair pulled back.
- Ladies character:ballet attire with knee-length character skirt, pink tights, black 2" heel character shoes, hair in a bun.
- Gentlemen ballet: white T-shirt or short-sleeved, scoop-neck leotard, black tights, dance belt, and black Capezio, Bloch, or Freed ballet slippers.
- Gentlemen modern: black unitard, dance belt, bare feet. Gentlemen jazz: white T-shirt, jazz pants, dance belt, and black jazz oxfords.
- Gentlemen character: white T-shirt, black dance belt, black stretch pants, and black character shoes.
Application fee: $40.00
Cost:Tuitions is pro-rated mid-year. $4,905.68 for the year, with four payment options
- Lump sum of $4.905.68 due September 1
- Two-payment plan of $2,452.84 due September 1 and January 1
- Four-payment plan of $1,244.42 due September 1 (includes $18 one-time processing fee), and $1,226.42 November 1, January 1, and March 1
- Eight-payment plan of $649.21 due September 1 (includes $36 one-time processing fee), and $613.21 due October 1, November 1, December 1, February 1, March 1, April 1, and May 1
Enrollment: Classes will be assigned on a first-come, first-served basis. To reserve a space for your child, please download and return:
- the attached sheet with your class and payment options selected
- completed application form
- payment of $100.00 ($40.00 non-refundable application fee and $60.00 deposit that will be applied toward tuition) as soon as possible
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