Dance Classes
Dance Classes
At Riverside Theatre Education, our dance program recognizes that learning a dance is very different than learning to dance. Our professional instructors seek to impart skills that will equip our students for success in, and out, of the dance studio. Regardless of age, we provide a structured and rigorous environment that reflects the physical, intellectual, and emotional skills the study of dance develops.
The dance education program at Riverside Theatre features multiple genres of dance for ages 4 through adult. Classes begin in August for the year, but we are happy to accept new students throughout the school year provided classes are not full. Please contact the Director of Dance Education, Adam Schnell with any dance education questions or space availability.
2024-2025 Season Calendar
Classes Begin: August 12, 2024
2nd Quarter Begins October 7, 2024
3rd Quarter Begins January 13, 2025
4th Quarter Begins March 24, 2025
No Class:
September 2 & 3, 2024 - Labor Day
November 25-30, 2024 - Fall Break
December 18, 2024 - January 12, 2025 - Winter Break
Recital Week: May 19, 2025 - 2024 RECITAL PHOTOS
A note about our calendar and classes: The dates listed above are the ONLY dates we are closed throughout the year. We will be open all holidays that fall outside of what is listed above. Our calendar encompasses 36 weeks of classes, but tuition is charged on less. This allows us some leeway in case of canceled classes. Should a class fall below required number of classes, make up classes will be scheduled. Cancellations/makeup classes tend to occur most during third quarter and usually are scheduled for Saturdays between the hours of 10 and 1.
Education Policies are not open to interpretation or discussion, have been developed with the latest guidelines available, and are meant to keep faculty, staff, and students safe. LEARN MORE
Refund Policy: Tuition is refundable up to three days before the first day of each class less a $15 cancellation fee. A 50% refund less a $15 cancellation fee will be given up to the second day of class. There will be NO REFUNDS after the second day of class and full tuition will be charged as well as a $15.00 cancellation fee.
Questions? Email your questions to our Director of Dance at adams@riversidetheatre.com.
Adult Classes (Ages 18+)
Adult Beginning Ballet - Mondays 6:00-7:30 pm or Tuesdays 8:30-10:00 am
Adult Intermediate Ballet - Fridays 8:30-10:00 am
Adult Advanced Ballet - Mondays 10:00-11:30 am
Adult Contemporary/Hip Hop - Wednesdays 6:00-7:30 pm
Adult Jazz - Thursdays 8:30-10:00 am
Adult Tap - Wednesdays 10:00-11:30 am or Wednesdays from 3:30-5:00 pm
Adult Class Tuition: $130/Quarter | $520/Year
Questions? Email your questions to our Director of Dance at adams@riversidetheatre.com.
Young Children Classes (Ages 4-5)
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(Recommended for Age 4 only)
The Creative Movement Curriculum is based on best practices for both introducing students to the structured study of dance and ensuring they are on track with physical and developmental milestones.
Tuition: $150/Quarter | $600/Year | Tuition Assistance Available
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(Recommended for Age 5 only)
The Beginning Ballet/Beginning Jazz Syllabus introduces children to the basic postures, stretches, and positions of classical ballet and jazz techniques.
Tuition: $150/Quarter | $600/Year | Tuition Assistance Available
Questions? Email your questions to our Director of Dance at adams@riversidetheatre.com.
Youth & Teen Classes (Ages 6–18)
Acro
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(Recommended for Ages 8 - 10)
Acro is a fun and safe way to develop pyrotechnical gymnastic skills that can be utilized as part of any young dancer's dance technique.
Tuition: $130 | $520/Year | Tuition Assistance Available
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(Recommended for Ages 11 - 13)
Acro is a fun and safe way to develop pyrotechnical gymnastic skills that can be utilized as part of any young dancer's dance technique.
Tuition: $130/Quarter | $520/Year | Tuition Assistance Available
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(Recommended for Ages 14-18)
Acro is a fun and safe way to develop pyrotechnical gymnastic skills that can be utilized as part of any young dancer's dance technique.
Tuition: $125/Quarter | $500/Year | Tuition Assistance Available
Ballet
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(Recommended for Ages 6-7)
Students in this level will continue their introduction to classical ballet technique. Basic barre exercises will be taught and structured work away from the barre will begin.
Tuition: $130/Quarter | $520/Year | Tuition Assistance Available
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(Recommended for Ages 8-10)
Ballet II focuses on the continued exploration of barre and center technique. More intermediate patterns of steps add challenge to student's thinking at this level.
Tuition: $275/Quarter | $1,100/Year | Tuition Assistance Available
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(Recommended for Ages 11-13)
Students will execute the entire set of barre exercises on an intermediate level.
Tuition: $500/Quarter | $2,000/Year | Apply for Tuition Assistance
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(Recommended for Ages 14-18)
Focus on the massive amount of steps that make up the classical ballet vocabulary. Students will learn to execute a complete advanced ballet class from start to finish.
Tuition: $500/Quarter | $2,000/Year | Apply for Tuition Assistance Available
Jazz
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(Recommended for Ages 6-7)
Students in this level will continue their introduction to jazz technique. Basic warm-up exercises will be taught and structured progressions across the floor will begin.
Tuition: $130/Quarter | $520/Year | Tuition Assistance Available
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(Recommended for Ages 8-10)
Classes focus on the continued exploration of jazz techniques.
Tuition: $130/Quarter | $520/Year | Tuition Assistance Available
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(Recommended for Ages 11-13)
Students will become more proficient in both performance quality and intermediate techniques.
Tuition: $125/Quarter | $500/Year | Tuition Assistance Available
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(Recommended for Ages 14-18)
Classes focus on developing the entire Jazz dancer.
Tuition: $125/Quarter | $500/Year | Tuition Assistance Available
Tap
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(Recommended for Ages 8 - 10)
This class teaches rhythm, coordination, basic tap terminology, and choreography.
Tuition: $130/Quarter | $520/Year | Tuition Assistance Available
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(Recommended for Ages 11 - 13)
Building on technique learned in Beginning Tap, This class teaches more advanced rhythm, coordination, tap terminology, and choreography. Exercises focus on building flexibility of the knee and ankles, coordination, and speed of movement. The class emphasis is on developing proper tap technique, and producing clear tap sounds.
Tuition: $130/Quarter | $520/Year | Tuition Assistance Available
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(Recommended for Ages 14-18)
This technique class will focus on faster and more intricate footwork. The Dancer at this level will develop speed, clarity, dynamics, and the ability to execute complex rhythmic combinations. Students will put the fundamentals to work by learning new steps, rhythms, patterns, and combinations from Broadway-style to rhythm style tap.
Tuition: $125/Quarter | $500/Year | Tuition Assistance Available
Contemporary/Hip-Hop
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(Recommended for Ages 8-10)
Students will be introduced to this exciting fusion technique which combines modern dance, jazz, and ballet techniques.
Tuition: $130/Quarter | $520/Year | Tuition Assistance Available
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(Recommended for Ages 11-18)
Students will hone the skills necessary to succeed in today's genre-blending dance world.
Tuition: $125/Quarter | $500/Year | Tuition Assistance Available
Questions? Email your questions to our Director of Dance at adams@riversidetheatre.com.
Dance Offerings Throughout the Year
A unique experience in Intensive Summer Study presented by Riverside Theatre and Ballet Vero Beach.
Free dance along classes for families with young children.
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