Dance classes for kids ages 6 and up

Classes begin the first full week of August. For convenience, the yearly tuition is divided into equal monthly installments.

Unless otherwise noted, each class meets once per week.

• Ages 6 – 7

  Beginning Ballet

  What it is:

  Beginning Ballet introduces the 6 – 8 year old to basic ballet sequences and positions using the Leap ’N Learn curriculum. This class begins the transition into the study of classical ballet. Students are asked to perform many of the exercises in "turn-out" and to combine steps to form dance combinations. Each class will focus on French terminology, musical awareness, balance, agility, and gross motor development. Creative movement concepts and pretend play continue to be woven into exercises throughout class.

  When it is:

  Tuesday at 5:45 p.m.
  Wednesday at 5:15 p.m.
  Wednesday at 7:00 p.m.
  Thursday at 5:30 p.m.
  Saturday at 11:15 a.m.
  

  Class length:

  45 minutes

  Shoes needed:

  Girls – Academy classic pink ballet shoes
  Boys – black ballet shoes

  Attire:

  Girls – light blue academy leotard and academy classic pink tights
  Boys – Academy T-shirt and black pants
  Where should I get attire?

  Recital:

  Recital fee is $140, paid in 2 autodraft installments on Oct 15 and Nov 15. (Beginning Ballet, Beginning/Building Tap, and Beginning/Building Jazz all use the same costume.)

  Tuition:

  Click for tuition To be a well-rounded dancer at this level, West Chester Academy highly recommends students take multiple dance classes with applied discounts.

  Beginning/Building Tap

  What it is:

  Beginning/Building Tap introduces the 6 – 8 year old to the rhythm of tap. This class is an excellent complement to Beginning Ballet!

  When it is:

  Tuesday at 5:15 p.m.
  Wednesday at 6:00 p.m.
  Thursday at 6:15 p.m.
  Saturday at 12:30 p.m.

  Class length:

  30 minutes

  Shoes needed:

  Black tap shoes

  Attire:

  Girls – light blue academy leotard and academy classic pink tights
  Boys – Academy T-shirt and black pants
  Where should I get attire?

  Recital:

  Recital fee is $140, paid in 2 autodraft installments on Oct 15 and Nov 15. (Beginning Ballet, Beginning/Building Tap, and Beginning/Building Jazz all use the same costume.)

  Tuition:

  Click for tuition To be a well-rounded dancer at this level, West Chester Academy highly recommends students take multiple dance classes with applied discounts.

  Beginning/Building Jazz

  What it is:

  Beginning/Building Jazz introduces the 6 – 8 year old to the beat and style of jazz. Great contrasting supplement to Beginning Ballet and Beginning/Building Tap!

  When it is:

  Tuesday at 6:30 p.m.
  Wednesday at 6:30 p.m.
  Thursday at 6:45 p.m.
  Saturday at 12:00 p.m.
  

  Class length:

  30 minutes

  Shoes needed:

  Tan jazz shoes

  Attire:

  Girls – light blue academy leotard and academy classic pink tights
  Boys – Academy T-shirt and black pants
  Where should I get attire?

  Recital:

  Recital fee is $140, paid in 2 autodraft installments on Oct 15 and Nov 15. (Beginning Ballet, Beginning/Building Tap, and Beginning/Building Jazz all use the same costume.)

  Tuition:

  Click for tuition To be a well-rounded dancer at this level, West Chester Academy highly recommends students take multiple dance classes with applied discounts.

  Boys/Girls Beginning Hip Hop 6 - 8

  What it is:

  Boys/Girls Beginning Hip Hop allows students who are generally 6 – 8 years of age to take the 2 most popular forms of dance in one class. This hip hop class teaches the elements of hip hop moves and contemporary music. Students learn hip hop moves which require the coordination and balance.

  When it is:

  Tuesday at 7:00 p.m.
  Wednesday at 7:15 p.m.
  Thursday at 7:15 p.m.
  

  Class length:

  45 minutes

  Shoes needed:

  Academy black hip hop sneakers

  Attire:

  Academy T-shirt and black pants
  Where should I get attire?

  Recital:

  Recital fee is $140, paid in 2 autodraft installments on Oct 15 and Nov 15.

  Tuition:

  Click for tuition To be a well-rounded dancer at this level, West Chester Academy highly recommends students take multiple dance classes with applied discounts.

  Recital:

  Recital fee is $140, paid in 2 autodraft installments on Oct 15 and Nov 15.

  Tuition:

  Click for tuition To be a well-rounded dancer at this level, West Chester Academy highly recommends students take multiple dance classes with applied discounts.

  Register now
• Ages 7 – 9

  Building Ballet

  What it is:

  Building Ballet builds on Beginning Ballet with barre and center work. This dance class transitions young dancers into the study of classical ballet. The structure is formatted similarly to a traditional classical ballet class, yet to keep within the developmental needs of children in this age range and follow Leap ’N Learn theory, this class combines traditional formal technique training with a creative approach to learning movement.

  When it is:

  Tuesday at 5:45 p.m.
  Wednesday at 7:00 p.m.
  Thursday at 7:15 p.m.
  Saturday at 11:15 a.m.
  

  Class length:

  45 minutes

  Shoes needed:

  Academy classic pink ballet shoes

  Attire:

  Girls – lavender academy leotard and academy classic pink tights
  Boys – academy T-shirt and black pants
  Where should I get attire?

  Recital:

  Recital fee is $140, paid in 2 autodraft installments on Oct 15 and Nov 15. (Building Ballet, Beginning/Building Tap, and Beginning/Building Jazz all use the same costume.)

  Tuition:

  Click for tuition To be a well-rounded dancer at this level, West Chester Academy highly recommends students take multiple dance classes with applied discounts.

  Beginning/Building Tap

  What it is:

  Beginning/Building Tap introduces the 6 – 9 year old to the rhythm of tap. This class is an excellent complement to Building Ballet!

  When it is:

  Tuesday at 5:15 p.m.
  Wednesday at 6:00 p.m.
  Thursday at 6:15 p.m.
  Saturday at 12:30 p.m.
  

  Class length:

  30 minutes

  Shoes needed:

  Black tap shoes

  Attire:

  Girls – lavendar academy leotard and academy classic pink tights
  Boys – academy t-shirt and black pants
  Where should I get attire?

  Recital:

  Recital fee is $140, paid in 2 autodraft installments on Oct 15 and Nov 15. (Building Ballet, Beginning/Building Tap, and Beginning/Building Jazz all use the same costume.)

  Tuition:

  Click for tuition To be a well-rounded dancer at this level, West Chester Academy highly recommends students take multiple dance classes with applied discounts.

  Beginning/Building Jazz

  What it is:

  Beginning/Building Jazz introduces the 6 – 9 year old to the beat and style of jazz. Great contrasting supplement to Building Ballet and Beginning/Building Tap!

  When it is:

  Tuesday at 6:30 p.m.
  Wednesday at 6:30 p.m.
  Thursday at 6:45 p.m.
  Saturday at 12:00 p.m.
  

  Class length:

  30 minutes

  Shoes needed:

  Academy tan jazz shoes

  Attire:

  Girls – lavendar academy leotard and academy classic pink tights
  Boys – academy t-shirt and black pants
  Where should I get attire?

  Recital:

  Recital fee is $140, paid in 2 autodraft installments on Oct 15 and Nov 15. (Building Ballet, Beginning/Building Tap, and Beginning/Building Jazz all use the same costume.)

  Tuition:

  Click for tuition To be a well-rounded dancer at this level, West Chester Academy highly recommends students take multiple dance classes with applied discounts.

  Boys/Girls Building Hip Hop 7 - 9

  What it is:

  Using today's popular music, learn some of your favorite star's hottest moves.

  When it is:

  Tuesday at 7:45 p.m.
  Thursday at 8:00 p.m.

  Class length:

  45 minutes

  Shoes needed:

  Academy black hip hop sneakers

  Attire:

  Academy T-shirt and black pants
  Where should I get attire?

  Recital:

  Recital fee is $140, paid in 2 autodraft installments on Oct 15 and Nov 15.

  Tuition:

  Click for tuition To be a well-rounded dancer at this level, West Chester Academy highly recommends students take multiple dance classes with applied discounts.

  Register now