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Fantastic Dance Classes for Ages 5 Through 18
Dance is a wonderful way for children, pre-teens, and teenagers to learn a form of artistic expression, burn off energy, and keep fit. At Ballare Teatro Performing Arts Center, we provide a broad range of classes for ages 5 through 17. To learn more about any of our Performing Arts offerings, please call today.
General Information About Performing Arts Classes
The Performing Arts Program is for dancers ages 5-17 who are ready to commit to a year-long experience in dance. This program runs from September until mid-June and is an approximately 33-week commitment to dance instruction.
Students who are in this program are required to take a ballet/tap class at all levels every year. As dancers progress up the levels, jazz, modern, and extra technique are added to enhance their training. At Ballare Teatro, we strive to develop strong, versatile, technically proficient, passionate dancers.
Levels are based on age first, then ability.
- 2023/2024 Registration is OPEN. If you need assistance or have questions about our program, please call us.
- Dancers in levels II-V will be required to register for placement auditions in August of 2024. Please call us or fill out
our online form for more information. Schedule varies depending on level.
Fundamental A
Fundamental A is for dancers ages 5-6 who are new to ballet and tap instruction. Dancers must be 5 by October 31 to register for this level. The cost is $63/month.
Clothing Requirements
- Dancers in this level who identify as female need a plain black or solid color tank leotard (no skirts please), pink tights or tights that match their skin tone, plain black leggings, pink leather ballet shoes, and black strappy tap shoes (not shiny, with a buckle).
- Dancers in this level who identify as male need black leather ballet shoes, black leather tap Oxfords, black sweats, and a plain t-shirt.
- Dancers who are gender non-binary may choose to wear pink or black leather ballet shoes, black tap Oxfords or matte black strappy tap shoes, a plain black or solid color leotard, plain black leggings, black sweats, or a plain t-shirt.
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2023/2024 Fundamental A Schedule*
Please choose one of these sections:
- Monday: 4:30-5:30 PM Rachel Johnson FULL!
- Wednesday: 4:45-5:45 PM Rachel Johnson Burnett FULL!
- Thursday: 5:30-6:30 PM Hollie Edlund FULL!
- Saturday: 10:30 AM- 11:30 AM Siri Hammond FULL!
- Saturday: 11:30-12:30 AM Siri Hammond
- Sunday: 4:45-5:45 PM Siri Hammond FULL!
If you need assistance with anything, please call or fill out
our
online form.
*If your desired class is full, please put your dancer's name on the waiting list. If a spot opens up, we will give you a call. If we have enough dancers on waiting lists, we will open a new section!
Fundamental B
Fundamental B is for dancers ages 5-6 who have had one year of Fundamental A. Dancers will build on their understanding of dancer terms and ability to perform basic dance steps and technique. The cost is $63/month. Dancers in this level will also participate in our production of Isabella Saves the World in March. They will be charged a rehearsal fee of $11/month.
Clothing Requirements
- Dancers in this level who identify as female need a plain black or solid color tank leotard (no skirts please), pink tights or tights that match their skin tone, plain black leggings, pink leather ballet shoes, and black strappy tap shoes (not shiny, with a buckle).
- Dancers in this level who identify as male need black leather ballet shoes, black leather tap Oxfords, black sweats, and a plain t-shirt.
- Dancers who are gender non-binary may choose to wear pink or black leather ballet shoes, black tap Oxfords or matte black strappy tap shoes, a plain black or solid color leotard, plain black leggings, black sweats, or a plain t-shirt.
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2023/2024 Fundamental B Schedule
Please choose one of these sections:
- Monday: 5:30-6:30 PM Rachel Johnson Burnett
- Tuesday: 5:45-6:45 PM Shannon Mulcahy
- Sunday: 2:15-3:15 PM Siri Hammond
If you need assistance with anything, please call us or fill out our online form.
Level IA
Level IA is for dancers ages 7-9 or dancers who have been advanced through the fundamental level. Dancers will begin building strength, developing proper alignment, and a better understanding of basic dance elements and technique. The cost is $85/month. Dancers in this level will also participate in our production of Isabella Saves the World in March. They will be charged a rehearsal fee of $11/month.
Clothing Requirements
- Dancers in this level who identify as female need a plain black or solid color tank leotard (no skirts please), pink tights or tights that match their skin tone, plain black leggings, pink leather ballet shoes, and black strappy tap shoes (not shiny, with a buckle).
- Dancers in this level who identify as male need black leather ballet shoes, black leather tap Oxfords, black sweats, and a plain t-shirt.
- Dancers who are gender non-binary may choose to wear pink or black leather ballet shoes, black tap Oxfords or matte black strappy tap shoes, a plain black or solid color leotard, plain black leggings, black sweats, or a plain t-shirt.
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2023/2024 Level IA Schedule
Please choose one of these sections:
- Monday: 5:00-6:30 PM Shannon Mulcahy FULL!
- Tuesday: 4:45-6:15 PM Hollie Edlund
- Thursday: 6:30-8:00 PM Hollie Edlund
- Saturday: 9:00-10:30 AM Siri Hammond FULL!
If you need assistance with anything, please call us or fill out our online form.
Level IB
Level IB is for dancers ages 7-9 who have been advanced through level IA. Dancers will continue to work on Level I skills, but this class will move a little faster and advance their knowledge of basic dance elements, continue to develop proper alignment, and hone execution of dance technique. The cost is $85/month. Dancers in this level will also participate in our production of Isabella Saves the World in March. They will be charged a rehearsal fee of $11/month.
Clothing Requirements
- Dancers in this level who identify as female need a plain black or solid color tank leotard (no skirts please), pink tights or tights that match their skin tone, plain black leggings, pink leather ballet shoes, and black strappy tap shoes (not shiny, with a buckle).
- Dancers in this level who identify as male need black leather ballet shoes, black leather tap Oxfords, black sweats, and a plain t-shirt.
- Dancers who are gender non-binary may choose to wear pink or black leather ballet shoes, black tap Oxfords or matte black strappy tap shoes, a plain black or solid color leotard, plain black leggings, black sweats, or a plain t-shirt.
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2022/2203 Level IB Class Schedule
Please choose one of these sections:
- Monday: 6:30-8:00 PM Shannon Mulcahy
- Tuesday: 6:15-7:45 PM Hollie Edlund FULL!
- Wednesday: 6:45-8:15 PM Rachel Johnson Burnett FULL!
- Saturday: 9:30-11:00 AM Rachel Johnson Burnett
- Sunday: 3:15-4:45 PM Siri Hammond
If you need assistance with anything, please call us or fill out
our
online form.
Level IIA/Level IIB
Requires Audition
Level IIA is for dancers who have mastered all of the requirements of level IB or are placed at this level by audition. Dancers should have a solid understanding of dance terms, techniques, and steps. Strength and alignment continue to be stressed. Students will be expected to grasp more difficult concepts.
Dancers in IIA take ballet, tap, and jazz, all one hour. Monthly tuition for level IIA is $184 . This includes the Cathedral Dance Festival fee of $15/month and the $13/month Isabella Saves the World Rehearsal Fee.
Dancers in level IIB also take ballet, tap, and jazz, but ballet is 1.25 hours, jazz is 1.25 hours, and tap is 1 hour. Dancers in IIB will also take Progressing Ballet Technique. Monthly tuition for level IIB is $218. This includes the Cathedral Dance Festival fee of $15/month and the $13/month Isabella Saves the World Rehearsal Fee.
Dancers in level IIA/B will participate in the Cathedral Dance Festival in May 2024. What is the Cathedral Dance Festival? Click here to learn more.
Clothing Requirements
- Dancers in this level who identify as female need pink split-soled ballet shoes, black tap Oxfords, a plain black tank leotard, tights that match skin tone, and plain black leggings.
- Dancers in this level who identify as male need black split-soled ballet shoes, black tap Oxfords, black men’s tights or tight running type leggings, and a plain white or black t-shirt.
- Dancers in this level who are gender non-binary need black split-soled ballet shoes, black tap Oxfords, black tight running tights, and a plain white or black t-shirt.
- All dancers taking jazz need black split-soled jazz Oxfords.
Mark your calendars!! 2024 Audition workshops are scheduled for August 5-9 or August 12-16. Dancers in level IIA and IIB are required to participate in one of these weeks.
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2023/2024 Level IIA Schedule (Choose from 2 days/week* or all on one day)
*This year we have two sections of weekday IIA!
Section 1
- Monday/Wednesday IIA:
- Ballet — Wednesday 4:30-5:30pm Timothy Herian
- Jazz — Wednesday 5:30-6:30 pm Timothy Herian
- Tap — Monday 6:30-7:30 pm Rachel Johnson Burnett
Section 2
- Monday/Wednesday IIA:
- Ballet — Monday 4:30-5:30pm Timothy Herian
- Jazz — Monday 5:30-6:30 pm Timothy Herian
- Tap — Wednesday 5:45-6:45 pm Rachel Johnson Burnett
- Saturday IIA: ALL FULL
- Tap — 11:45 am-12:45 pm Rachel Johnson Burnett
- Ballet — 12:45-1:45 pm Timothy Herian
- Jazz — 2:00-3:00 pm Timothy Herian
2023/2024 Level IIB Schedule (Choose from 2 days/week or all on one day)
- Monday/Thursday IIB: ALL FULL!
- Tap — Monday 7:30-8:30 pm Rachel Johnson Burnett
- Ballet — Thursday 5:15-6:30 pm Timothy Herian
- Jazz — Thursday 6:30-8 pm Timothy Herian
- Progressing Ballet Technique — Monday 6:30-7:30 pm Timothy Herian
- Saturday IIB:
- Jazz — 11:30am -12:45 pm Timothy Herian
- Ballet — 10-11:15 am Timothy Herian
- Tap — 12:45-1:45 pm Rachel Johnson Burnett
- Progressing Ballet Technique — 9-10 am Timothy Herian
Level III
Requires Audition
Strength, alignment, and technique continue to be stressed and built upon. Dancers are expected to be able to learn by watching with less explanation than previously required. This class will move more quickly and is designed to develop and challenge the dancer.
Clothing Requirements
- Dancers in this level who identify as female need pink split-soled ballet shoes, black tap Oxfords, a plain black tank leotard, tights that match their skin tone, and plain black leggings.
- Dancers in this level who identify as male need black split-soled ballet shoes, black tap Oxfords, black men’s tights or tight running type leggings, and a plain white or black t-shirt.
- Dancers in this level who are gender non-binary need black split-soled ballet shoes, black tap Oxfords, black tight running tights, and a plain white or black t-shirt.
- All dancers taking jazz need black split-soled jazz Oxfords.
- Modern dancers go barefoot.
Dancers in level III take ballet, tap, jazz, modern and progressing ballet technique.
Dancers in level III will participate in the Cathedral Dance Festival in May 2024. What is the Cathedral Dance Festival? Click here to learn more.
Tuition for level III is $310/month. This includes the Cathedral Dance Festival fee of $15/month and the $13/month Isabella Saves the World Rehearsal Fee.
Mark your calendars! Audition workshops for 2024 are schedule for August 5-9 or August 12-16. Dancers in level III are required to participate in one of these audition weeks!
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2023/2024 Level III Schedule
Ballet
- Tuesday 4:45-6:15 pm Timothy Herian
Tap
- Wednesday 5:30-6:30 pm Jake Nehrbass
Modern
- Tuesday 6:15-7:45 pm Timothy Herian
Jazz
- Wednesday 6:30-8 pm Shannon Mulcahy
Progressing Ballet Technique
- Monday 7:30-8:30 pm Timothy Herian
Level IV
Requires Audition
Class content is more technical, complex, and challenging with a professional atmosphere. Dancers are dedicated to becoming well-trained dancers. Dancers in Level IV are required to take ballet, pointe prep, tap, jazz, modern, progressing ballet technique and a rep class.
Clothing Requirements
- Dancers in this level who identify as female need pink split-soled ballet shoes, black Zoot Rhythm Tap Oxfords, a plain black tank leotard, tights that match their skin tone, and plain black dance pants (like yoga pants).
- Dancers in this level who identify as male need black split-soled ballet shoes, black Zoot Rhythm Tap Oxfords, black men’s tights or tight running type leggings, and a plain white or black t-shirt.
- Dancers in this level who are gender non-binary need black split-soled ballet shoes, black Zoot Rhythm Tap Oxfords, black tight running tights, and a plain white or black t-shirt.
- All dancers taking jazz need black split-soled jazz Oxfords.
- Modern is done barefoot.
Dancers in level IV will be attending the Chicago National Association of Dance Masters Workshop in Chicago in July 2024. Click here to learn more.
Tuition for dancers in level IV is $367/month. This includes the CNADM fee of $35/month and the $17/month Isabella Saves the World Rehearsal Fee.
Mark your calendars!
Auditions for 2024 are August 15-16!
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2023-2024 Level IV Schedule
Ballet
- Sunday 4:15-5:45 pm Genevieve Waterbury
Progressing Ballet Technique
- Tuesday 7:45-8:45 pm Timothy Herian
Beginning Pointe
- TBD Starting in January
Tap
- Monday 5:00-6:00 pm Karla Grotting
Jazz
- Monday 6-7:30 pm Heather Annis
Rep
- Thursday 530-830 pm * More information forthcoming
Modern
- Sunday 5:45-715 pm Sarah Hauss
Level V
Requires Audition
Class content is more technical, complex, and challenging with a professional atmosphere. Dancers are dedicated to becoming well-trained dancers. Dancers in Level V are required to take ballet, pointe, tap, jazz, modern, progressing ballet technique and a rep class.
Clothing Requirements
- Dancers in this level who identify as female need pink split-soled ballet shoes, black Zoot Rhythm Tap Oxfords, a plain black tank leotard, tights that match their skin tone, and plain black leggings.
- Dancers in this level who identify as male need black split-soled ballet shoes, black Zoot Rhythm Tap Oxfords, black men’s tights or tight running type leggings, and a plain white or black t-shirt.
- Dancers in this level who are gender non-binary need black split-soled ballet shoes, black Zoot Rhythm Tap Oxfords, black tight running tights, and a plain white or black t-shirt.
- All dancers taking jazz need black split-soled jazz Oxfords.
- Modern is done barefoot.
- Dancers doing pointe will need to purchase pointe shoes under the guidance of Genevieve Waterbury.
Dancers in level IV will be attending the Chicago National Association of Dance Masters Workshop in Chicago from July 2024. Click here to learn more.
Tuition for dancers in level V is $367/month. This includes the CNADM fee of $35/month and the $17/month Isabella Saves the World Rehearsal Fee.
Mark your calendars!
Auditions for 2024 are August 15-16!
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2022/2023 Level V Schedule
Ballet
- Sunday 2-3:30 pm Genevieve Waterbury
Pointe
- Sunday 3:30-4:15 pm Genevieve Waterbury
- TBD
Tap
- Monday 7:30-8:45 pm Jake Nehrbass
Modern
- Wednesday 5:00-6:30 pm TBD
Jazz
- Wednesday 6:30-8:00 pm Karis Sloss Harris
Progressing Ballet Technique
- Thursday 4:15-5:15 pm Timothy Herian
Rep
- Thursday 5:30-8:30 pm * More information forthcoming
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