Pre-Teen Classes

Fall 2026/2027 Schedule

32 Week Classes Run September 8, 2026 through May 28, 2027


Information on the Core Program vs. the Xcelerated Program

can be found at the bottom of this page.

Classes

Pre-Teen Ballet

Ages: 10+

Class length: 1 hour

The foundation of all dance forms. This class focuses on the body awareness and strength needed to maintain proper alignment, rotation, and foundational technique. Class typically includes a classical ballet barre, center exercises, and grande allegro across the floor. Level 3 and above are required to take ballet twice per week. The program will include terminology, anatomy, and choreography.

Preteen Ballet levels 1 and 2 is a once-a-week class.

Preteen Ballet 3 is a twice-weekly class and is required.

BALLET TECHNIQUE
Required for PreTeen Ballet 2/3 and PreTeen Ballet 3 
Class length: 1 hour - 1.25 hours
This class is an additional class for the higher-level ballet students to hone in on their technique. Students in Level 3+ are required to take this supplemental class. This class will not present any work at recital time as its main focus is to enforce ballet barre & center work. 


Open Classes

PreTeen Ballet IA

Monday 7:30 - 8:30 pm


PreTeen Ballet IB, by permission only

Thursday 4:30 - 5:30 pm


PreTeen Ballet IIA, by permission only

Wednesday 6:30 - 7:30 pm


PreTeen Ballet IIB, by permission only

Thursday 4:30 - 5:30 pm


PreTeen Ballet 3X, by permission only and must be taken with Ballet Technique Class

Monday 6:15 - 7:30 pm


Beginning Ballet Technique, by permission only

Friday 5:15 - 6:15 pm


Intermediate Ballet Technique, by permission only

Thursday 5:15 - 6:30 pm


Intermediate/Advanced Ballet Technique, by permission only

Thursday 7:15 - 8:30 pm


Pointe 1 (must have instructor approval) 12+

Wednesday 7:45 - 8:30 pm


Pointe 2 (must have instructor approval) 12+

Thursday 4:30 - 5:15 pm


Pointe 3 (must have instructor approval) 12+

Thursday 6:30 - 7:15 pm


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Pre-Teen Hip Hop

Ages: 10+

Class length: 1 hour

A high-energy class that includes hip hop grooves, footwork, foundational drills, and freestyle.. The majority of this class is spent learning a variety of styles through choreography.

Open Classes

PreTeen Hip Hop IA

Wednesday 4:30 - 5:30 pm


PreTeen Hip Hop IB, by permission only 

Thursday 6:30 - 7:30 pm


PreTeen Hip Hop IIA, by permission only

Thursday 5:30 - 6:30 pm  


PreTeen Hip Hop IIB, by permission only

Tuesday 7:30 - 8:30 pm   


PreTeen Hip Hop 3X, by permission only

Monday 7:30 - 8:30 pm 

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Pre-Teen Jazz

Ages: 10+

Class length: 1 hour

Jazz classes will include a warm-up, center technique, across-the-floor progressions, and typically ends with choreography. This style of dance includes powerful and energetic movement with strong lines and precise isolations.

Open Classes

PreTeen Jazz IA

Wednesday 5:30 - 6:30 pm


PreTeen Jazz IIA, by permission only

Monday 6:30 - 7:30 pm


PreTeen Jazz IIB, by permission only

Wednesday 7:30 - 8:30 pm


PreTeen Jazz 3X, by permission only. Must also take Intermediate TLC

Tuesday 5:30 - 6:30 pm


Intermediate TLC (Turns, Leaps, Conditioning), by permission only

Tuesday 4:30 - 5:30 pm

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Pre-Teen Contemporary

Ages: 10+

Class length: 1 hour

Contemporary is known for being the fusion of many dance styles, including ballet, jazz, and hip hop, with a strong foundation in modern technique. Classes will include a warm-up, center technique, across-the-floor progressions, and choreography. Through structured improvisation, students will explore artistic expression, articulation of the spine, body initiations, and musicality. Other concepts introduced in this genre include partner work, weight bearing, counterbalance, and floorwork.

Open Classes

PreTeen/Teen Contemporary I*

Tuesday 6:30 - 7:30 pm

*Level I/ First year Contemporary students must be enrolled in a Ballet class or have a year of Ballet experience


Youth/PreTeen Contemporary IIA, by permission only

Monday 6:45- 7:30 pm  


Youth/PreTeen Contemporary IIB, by permission only

Thursday 5:30- 6:15 pm  


PreTeen Contemporary 3X, by permission only. Must also be enrolled in Inter. Ballet Tech

Thursday 6:30 - 7:30 pm


Intermediate Ballet Technique, by permission only

Thursday 5:15 - 6:30 pm


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Pre-Teen Tap

Ages: 10+

Class length: 1 hour

This form of dance teaches students the basic fundamentals of musicality and skills leading to advanced rhythms and syncopation. Students develop coordination of mind and body and a more perceptive sense of rhythm, timing, and phrasing. (Black Oxford tap shoes, see dress code).

Open Classes

PreTeen Tap I

Thursday 4:30 - 5:30 pm


PreTeen Tap II, by permission only

Thursday 7:30 - 8:30 pm


PreTeen/Teen Tap II/III, by permission only

Tuesday 7:30 - 8:30 pm

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Pre-Teen Musical Theater

Ages: 10+

Class length: 1 hour

This style introduces its 3 core elements: acting, singing, and dancing. Classes include a vocal warm-up, acting exercises, basic jazz technique, and choreography. Emphasis is placed on developing stage directions, self-confidence, character building, and facial expressions for acting. Focus is placed on breath, tone, and projection for singing. 

Vocal Class
Ages 10+
Class length: 1 hour

"Vocal MT is our Music Theory and Vocal Technique class. This class will focus on building the muscles, learning proper breath/vocal technique, and learning music theory and vocabulary to ensure a comprehensive understanding of music. This class is pre-approved only. If your dancer is Interested, please reach out to our front desk, who will contact the Education Directors."

Open Classes

PreTeen Musical Theater 

Monday 7:30 - 8:30 pm


PreTeen Musical Theater 

Tuesday 7:30 - 8:30 pm


Vocal Class ages 10+

Saturday 12:00 - 1:00 pm

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Acro

Ages: 10+

Class length: 1 hour

Acro 1 - This class serves as an introduction to Acro skills that can be a great asset in a dancer’s training, while enhancing self-esteem, coordination, balance, flexibility, strength, form, and focus. Students will fine-tune their basic tumbling skills while focusing on their form through weekly strength and flexibility training to ensure injury prevention and technical execution. Students will be introduced to preparation drills for the following skills: front and back walkovers, side aerials, chin stands, and shoulder stands. 

Acro 2 & 3 - Acro classes incorporate gymnastic-based tricks with fluidity and flexibility of dance technique. Students work on enhancing self-esteem, coordination, balance, flexibility, strength, form, and focus through their weekly strength and flexibility training. Students will build upon their Acro skills through different variations and more complex progressions. The strength and flexibility progressions prepare the students to execute skills, such as: Valdez, Rose Plop, Flip flop variations, Tinsica, front aerials.

Open Classes

Acro I 10+ yrs

Saturday 9:00 - 10:00 am


Acro II 10 + yrs. * permission only

Saturday 12:00 - 1:00 pm


Acro III 10 + yrs. * permission only

Saturday 11:00 - 12:00 am


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Turns/Leaps/
Conditioning (TLC) 

Ages: 10+ Instructor Permission Only / * Must be enrolled in a ballet/jazz class 2nd year. 

Class length: 1 hour 15 minutes
(Must be enrolled in a second-year ballet or jazz; placement approval is needed)
This non-recital class is geared toward dancers interested in taking their technique to the next level. Required for all jazz dancers level 3 & higher. The curriculum works to increase mobility, stability, balance, stamina, and overall strength. Refining and advancing skills for all turns and leap progressions will be a focus in this class. Placement approval is needed.

Open Classes

TLC Beginning, by permission only

Thursdays 5:00 - 5:45 pm


TLC Beginning/Intermediate, by permission only

Mondays 7:30 - 8:30 pm


TLC Intermediate, by permission only

Tuesdays 4:30 - 5:30 pm


TLC Intermediate/Advanced, by permission only

Wednesdays 6:30 - 7:30 pm





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Programming 2026-2027


Xcelerated Program (X level classes): 


The Xcelerated Program is designed for experienced students ages 8–18 who are seeking more rigorous training. Participants are expected to cross-train in at least one additional dance genre to support their overall growth. These classes move at an accelerated pace, with higher expectations for accountability, retention, and consistent application of corrections. All 24/7 Dance programming follows an educational curriculum and offers progress reports twice per season. Genres include Ballet, Jazz, Tap, Contemporary, TLC, and Hip Hop. Admission to this program requires pre-approval from our Education Directors.


-Higher Xpectations

-Xtra requirements

-Xross training 

-Xcelerated pace


Core Program (A and B level classes):


The Core Program is designed for students ages 8–18 who are seeking a structured, syllabus-based dance education across a variety of genres. All 24/7 Dance programming follows an educational curriculum and offers progress reports twice per season. The Core Program offers flexibility, allowing students to enroll in as many or as few classes as desired, while providing the opportunity to progress through levels over time. Classes include Ballet, Jazz, Tap, Contemporary, Musical Theatre, Acro, and Hip Hop.