DANCE
Ages
3 yrs (30 minutes): Combination of tap and tumbling. Rhythmic exercises and basic tap technique and terminology are instructed. Tumbling includes beginner skills and stretching and strengthening exercises.
4-7 yrs (60 minutes): Combination of tap, ballet, and tumbling. A progression system is used. Ballet barre and center are introduced.
8 yrs + (90 minutes): A combination of tap, ballet, jazz, and tumbling.
There are also 1/2 private and semi-private lessons available.
Skills
- Tap: A graded tap system is used. This level progresses students into more advanced skills.
- Ballet: Cechetti and French systems are taught with an emphasis on preparation for pointe work (Age 12).
- Tumbling: Tumbling: Skills taught from beginner to advanced levels.
- Jazz: Age appropriate music is used. Ballet technique is incorporated for roper execution of movement. Classical jazz and hip hop styles are instructed.
| Dance Fees (Per month) | Member | Community |
| 3 yrs (30 minutes) | $31 | $36 |
| 4-7 yrs (60 minutes) | $41 | $46 |
| 8 yrs + (90 minutes) | $46 | $51 |
| 1/2 Hour semi-private | $54 | $59 |
| 1/2 Hour private | $65 | $70 |
| Adult tap (30 minutes) | $31 | $36 |
Instructors
Shari Bartlett, Martha Butler, and assistants. Shari is a certified dance instructor through Dance Masters of America and is a member of the Professional Dance Teachers Association. Martha is certified through Dance Masters of America and Chicago National Association of Dance Masters.
 | Dance Registration Form |
