The Dance Program at the Citadel
We believe dance is for everyone, so you will find a full selection of classes for children, teens, pre-professional students and adults. The dance program is designed to give all students a thorough, cumulative, and versatile education. Ideally, a student begins at 3 years old in order to establish the strongest foundation to build upon throughout their training, however, it is never too late to begin! Whether the student is dancing recreationally, or decides to make dance an intensive focus, they will find the right class at the Citadel.
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Homeschool Dance Explorations
Ages 6-9 and Ages 10-12
Tuesday morning 11:15-12:15Level II Class Times
Monday
Acro Dance 4:30-5:00
Core Ballet & Jazz 5:00-6:00 (Weekly rotation)
Tap 6:00-6:30
Tuesday
Musical Theatre for Kids Ages 7-9 5:30-6:15
Wednesday
Hip Hop for Kids Ages 7-9 5:00-5:45
Core Ballet/Modern/Jazz 5:45-6:45 ( Weekly rotation)
Acro 2 7:00-7:30
Level III Class Times
Monday
Musical Theatre for Tweens Ages 10-12 6:30-7:15
Hip Hop for Tweens Ages 10-12 7:15-8:00
Tuesday
Acro Dance 4:45-5:15
Core Ballet & Modern 5:15-6:15 (Weekly Rotation)
Tap 6:15-7:00
Pre-Pointe 7:00-7:30
Thursday
Tap 5:00-5:30
Core Ballet & Jazz 6:30-7:30 (Weekly Rotation)
Acro Dance 7:30-8:00
Level IV Class Times
Monday
Musical Theatre for Kids Ages 9-12 6:30-7:15
Hip Hop for Kids Ages 9-12 7:15-8:00
Wednesday
Modern 4:30-5:30
Jazz 5:30-6:30
Pointe 6:30-7:15
Acro Dance 7:15-8:00
Thursday
Ballet 4:15-5:30
Tap 7:00-7:45
Level IVB Class TimesMonday
Ballet 6:15-7:30
Pointe 7:30-8:15
Acro Dance 8:15-9:00
Tuesday
Hip Hop for Teens 8:00-8:45
Wednesday
Modern 6:30-7:45
Jazz 7:45-9:00
Thursday
Contemporary 7:00-8:30
Stretch 8:30-9:00
Level V/VI Class Times
Monday
Pointe 4:15-5:00
Ballet 6:15-7:30
Tuesday
Jazz 4:30-6:00
Tap 6:00-7:00
Acro Dance 7:00-8:00
Hip Hop for Teens 8:00-8:45
Wednesday
Modern 6:30-7:45
Thursday
Contemporary 7:00-8:30
Stretch 8:30-9:00
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Acro Dance: Develops the strength, flexibility, and balance to combine classical technique with precision acrobatics
Ballet: Classical training essential to all dancers as it provides correct alignment, fluid use of the body, strength and flexibility, a general understanding of the body’s functions as it pertains to dance, and the specific terminology used in all forms of dance. *Students must bring a theraband
Contemporary: Emphasis is placed on versatility of movement between classical ballet and modern technique
Dancing for Actors: Focuses on the importance of body language in character development. Actors will work on developing strength and coordination as they explore uses of the body in communicating with an audience.
Floor Barre: A strength building class that also teaches dancers which muscle groups are responsible for each kind of movement. *Students must bring a theraband
Hip Hop: Genre of dance originating as a social dance form directly correlating to hip hop music. Includes popping, locking, breaking and krump
Homeschool Dance Explorations:
This class is designed to introduce students to Ballet, Jazz, Modern, and Musical Theatre in 4 week segments throughout the term. Open to ages 6-9 and 10-12Horton: This modern technique emphasizes a whole body, anatomical approach to dance that includes flexibility, strength, coordination and body and spatial awareness to enable unrestricted, dramatic freedom of expression.
Improvisation: A tool used to develop a broader range of movement vocabulary and allow the dancer to explore in order to become a better communicator. *Students should bring a notebook
Jazz: Focus on rhythmical patterns of the body as it relates to jazz music while training the body to stretch, isolate, and apply ballet technique to different styles of movement. *Students should bring a yoga mat
Musical Theatre: Dancers learn how to sing, act and dance at the same time.
Pointe: Advanced form of ballet performed on the toes with the use of a specific type of shoe. STUDENTS MUST HAVE PRIOR CONSENT FROM THE TEACHER
Tap: Rhythmical use of the feet that explores the partnership of music and dance. *Students should bring a notebook
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Adult Sampler Tuesday 7:00-8:00
4 Weeks Sept 7-28
4 Weeks Oct 5-26
4 Weeks Nov 2-30 (No class on Thanksgiving)4 Weeks April 9-30
4 Weeks May 7-28
4 Weeks $60
8 Weeks $115
12 Weeks $170Sampler includes Ballet, Modern, Jazz and African Dance
Dancing for Actors Tuesday 8:00-9:00
12 Weeks $240
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“Look like a dancer, feel like a dancer, dance like a dancer.”
Girls: Solid color leotard or unitard, skin toned tights, or black for modern and jazz.
Boys: Solid color fitted t-shirt, black tights, shorts, or dance pants.
Ballet Shoes- Ballet and Contemporary
Jazz Shoes- Jazz
Tap Shoes-Tap
Bare Feet- Modern, Creative Movement, Foundations of Dance
Hip Hop Sneakers-Hip Hop
Dancers may wear warm up attire at the teachers discretion in the winter months and for Hip Hop classes. Dancers should remember that the body warms up from the inside out, and warm up clothing only helps the body BEFORE the work begins.
**** Dress code is strictly enforced- students attending class without the required clothing will be asked to observe class.***
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Dancers must sign in and out upon entering and leaving the studio.
Food is NOT PERMITTED in the dressing rooms or studios.
Water bottles are recommended for all classes, but no soda, juice, or coffee is allowed in the studios.
Do not wear street shoes in the studio.
Observation weeks are held in November and March for parents to watch class. Outside of those times, we ask that parents and guests wait in the lobby.
Classes must have a minimum of 5 students to run. Any class not meeting this requirement may be cancelled.
Refunds will not be given should you choose to drop a class. A drop fee of $60 will be assessed to all students who drop a class after October 1st.
Annual fees and costume payments are nonrefundable.
Students will not be allowed to perform and/or take home costumes if they have a balance on their account.
If a dancer is more than 10 minutes late to class, they must have permission from the instructor to participate; the teacher may ask them to observe class for the safety of the dancer.
Young dancers and Level I students should line up in the lobby. Their teacher will then escort them to the studio.
Weather related closings will be posted on the website. No refunds will be given in the event of a weather related closing, but students may attend another class to make up the missed class with the permission of the teacher.
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Tutu’s for Toddlers Ages 18 Months-3 Years
Preschool Dance Explorations Ages 3-4
Level 1 Ages 5 & 6Levels 2-6
Students receive an annual evaluation that includes feedback on technical aptitude, areas of improvement, areas that still need work, and level placement for the following season. Training is designed to fit the dancer, not the norm. A student may expect to spend 1-3 years per level.New students, please email for placement.
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Tuition Due September 1st unless enrolled in ACH autopay. ACH payments will be processed monthly.
Tutu’s for Toddlers $63 (6 Weeks) or $120 (12 Weeks)
Preschool $175 (12 Weeks)
Level 1 $210 Tap & Ballet, $96 each additional class
A Steamed Nutcracker Performance Fee $100 Due November 1st
Levels 2-6 (12 Weeks) Single Class Pricing
$156 30 Minute Class
$204 45 Minute Class
$240 1 Hour Class
$285 1 1/4 Hours Class
$330 1 1/2 Hours ClassMultiple Class Pricing
See single class price for first class and add:
$96 each additional 30 minute class
$144 each additional 45 minute class
$180 each additional 60 minute class
$228 each additional 1 1/4 hour class
$270 each additional 1 1/2 hour classMulti class and multi dancer discounts
15% discount on 5th/6th class
20% discount on 7th and above
(multi dancer families must live at the same address)Need based financial assistance is available for a percentage of the tuition cost. You may be asked to provide financial information with your application. For an application, please email Lari at Lgist@citadeldmc.org
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Full Tuition Due January 8th unless enrolled in ACH autopay. Tuition will be billed between the 1st and 5th of each month for ACH families.
NEW STUDENTS There is a $60 Annual Fee due at the time of registration
Young Dancers
Tutu’s $63 for 6 Weeks or $120 12 Weeks
Preschool $175Level I
Tap & Ballet I $210
Acro 1, Boogie, Musical Theatre $96Levels 2-6 (12 Weeks)
30 Minute Class $96
45 Minute Class $144
60 Minute Class $180
1 1/4 Hour Class $228
1 1/2 Hour Class $270Multi Class and Multi Dancer Discounts
15% discount on 5th/6th Class
20% discount on 7th and beyond
(multi dancer families must live at the same address)Need based financial assistance is available for a percentage of the total tuition. Please email Lgist@citadeldmc.org for an application.
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Full Tuition Due April 8th unless enrolled in ACH autopay. Tuition will be billed between the 1st and 5th of each month for ACH families.
NEW STUDENTS There is a $60 Annual Fee due at the time of registration
Young Dancers
Tutu’s $63 for 6 Weeks or $120 12 Weeks
Preschool $132Level I Tap & Ballet I $158
Acro 1, Boogie, Musical Theatre $72Levels 2-6 (9 Weeks)
30 Minute Class $72
45 Minute Class $108
60 Minute Class $135
1 1/4 Hour Class $171
1 1/2 Hour Class $203Multi Class and Multi Dancer Discounts15% discount on 5th/6th Class 20% discount on 7th and beyond (multi dancer families must live at the same address)
Need based financial assistance is available for a percentage of the total tuition. Please email Lgist@citadeldmc.org for an application.