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Youth Ballet  &  Tap

Discover Ballet 

30 min in-person class

Prerequisites: Dancers must be 3+ years of age and be fully potty trained

Description: In this class our youngest movers learn about class structure, spatial awareness and fine tune motor skills needed for ballet. 

Time and Day: Mondays 5:10pm - 5:40pm

Duration: 14-Week Course 

Fall Session Dates: August 10th - December 7th

No class on the following dates:

September 7th & 28th, October 12th or November 23rd

Instructor: Heidi Hernández

Session Tuition: $220

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Ballet and Tap Basics 

50 min in-person class

 

Prerequisites: Dancers must be 6 years of age and up 

 

Description: In this class we begin to explore the basic principles of movement used in ballet and fine tune musicality by exploring the basics of tap. Recommend for dancers already used to a structured class setting.   

 

Time and Day: Mondays  4:15pm - 5:05pm 

 

Duration: 14-Week Course 

 

Dates: August 10th - December 7th

 

No class on the following dates:

September 7th & 28th, October 12th or November 23rd

 

Instructor: Heidi Hernández

 

Session Tuition: $265

Ballet Foundations

50min in-person class

Prerequisites: Teacher approval required, students must have 2 years minimum of Ballet Basics or be a minimum of 10 years old. Please email Miss Heidi if you have any questions. 

Required class equipment: Students will need a yoga block and strap for class.

Description: The emphasis in this class is building a wider ballet vocabulary plus an introduction to understanding alignment and basic anatomy. 

Time and Day: Mondays 5:45pm - 6:35pm

Duration: 14-Week Course 

Fall Session Dates: August 10th - December 7th 

No class on the following dates:

September 7th & 28th, October 12th or November 23rd

Instructor:Heidi Hernández

Session Tuition: $265

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Ballet Technique

60min in-person class

Prerequisites: Teacher approval required, students must have 2 years minimum of Ballet Foundations or be 14 years old

Description: Continuing to expand ballet vocabulary, understanding of anatomy and alignment. Plus adopting strengthening and conditioning exercises to help progress technique.

 

Required class equipment: 2 yoga blocks, 1 yoga strap & 1 mini stability ball 

Time and Day: Mondays 7:35pm - 8:35pm

Duration: 14-Week Course

 

Fall Session Dates: August 10th - December 7th

No class on the following dates:

September 7th & 28th, October 12th or November 23rd

Instructor:Heidi Hernández

Session Tuition: $280

Tap Foundations

50min in-person class

 

Prerequisites: Teacher approval required, students must have 2 years minimum of Tap Basics or be 10 years old; students will need tap shoes for class.

 

Description: The emphasis in this class is building a wider tap vocabulary plus an introduction to syncopation and agility in tap dancing.

 

Time and Day: Mondays 6:45pm - 7:35pm 

 

Duration: 14-Week Course 

Fall Session Dates: August 10th - December 7th

No class on the following dates:

September 7th & 28th, October 12th or November 23rd

 

Instructor: Heidi Hernández

 

Session Tuition: $265

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Fall Showcase will take place on Sunday, December 6, 2025 in the morning. Exact time will be confirmed in early November 2026. Additionally a $65 costuming fee will be collected in late February. 

 

If you have any additional questions please contact Miss Heidi.

 

FYI The lobby is open at this time however the door remains locked for the safety of the students. Students can be dropped off a maximum of 5 mins prior to class and picked up at the scheduled end time. Thank you!

Class Attire
What to wear to Class?

Ballet

Leotard of choice

Ballet Pink or "nude" footed tights with matching leather ballet slippers 

Attached skirts are preferred but please no additional accessories, they can cause distractions or

​a plain black tee worn with black leggings or thick dance tights with black leather ballet slippers
 

Tap

Clothing that students can easily move in. A tee and leggings in recommended but any athletic wear is welcomed. It is important that  the instructor can observe the knee and ankle joints clearly. 

Ballet Shoes

Can be split sole or full sole, leather is best for youth dancers. Must have a sewn in elastic band. No satin slippers please and thank you. 

Tap Shoes

Oxford aka lace up shoes are recommended to protect the dancer’s feet. Should be full soled. Please avoid shoes with the words flex or split sole in the description. 

Hair

Hair is to be away from the face and off the neck in order for the instructor to observe proper alignment. Must be secured into a bun, braid(s) or twist(s). No headbands or hair clips please and thank you.

Jewelry

Please refrain from wearing jewelry. Only small stud earrings are permitted in order to avoid any accidents. 

Equipment for Ballet Foundations and Ballet Technique​  yoga block & strap

Additional equipment for Ballet Technique​ Mini Stability Ball

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