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2025/26 Season Class Schedule

Below is information on our class offerings for the 2025/26 school year, including a breakdown of our level system. Students should meet the age requirement for their desired class level by December 31 of the current year. There is some overlap in the levels to allow for more precise placement based on ability and experience. 

New students will receive their first set of classwear FREE upon registration. Students between the ages of 4 and 17 who enroll in regular season classes receive their initial leotard and a pair of tights (girls) or shirt and pair of pants (boys). Items will be available for pickup from the studio on Shoe Fitting Day, or your first day of class. 

Class Levels

PINK - Ages 4-5
BLUE - Ages 6-8
PURPLE - Ages 8-10
TEAL - Ages 10-12
BLACK - Ages 12+
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Classes begin August 16
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Students age 4-17 attending children’s classes are asked to adhere to the dress code, as outlined here.
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Class Descriptions


Baa Baa Ballet
This is a fun and creative preschool dance curriculum we implement for our young dancers. Class themes are based on familiar rhymes and songs and will appeal to boys and girls of an age for preschool and kindergarten,
Baa Baa Ballet I - Ages 2-3
Burgess - Saturday 9:30-10:00, August 16-Sept 20
White Stone - Thursday 10:00-10:30, September 4-October 9

For ages 2/3 to begin exploring movement and creativity alongside familiar nursery rhymes. This class runs in six-week increments. FOOTWEAR: Ballet shoes
Baa Baa Ballet II - Ages 4-5

Burgess - Saturday 8:45-9:30
For ages 4/5 to learn the rudiments of dance class, basic terminology, and explore their personal creativity through ballet-based movement. FOOTWEAR: Ballet shoes
Baa Baa Ballet & Tap Too! - Ages 4-5
White Stone - Monday 4:30-5:15
For ages 4/5 to learn the rudiments of dance class, basic terminology, and explore their personal creativity through ballet- and tap-based movement. FOOTWEAR: Ballet shoes, tap shoes

All classes for ages 6+ are held at our main location in White Stone.

Blue Level Combo Classes
Blue level is for ages 6-8. This level has classes that introduce several complimentary styles of dance to allow young students to explore and become familiar with them. When they graduate to Purple level, they will be able to choose specific styles they would like to pursue. 
​Tap/Jazz Combo Class
Tuesday 4:45-5:45
For ages 6-8 to learn basic technique in two complimentary dance styles, tap and jazz. FOOTWEAR: Tap shoes, jazz shoes
Ballet/Modern Combo Class
Thursday 4:45-5:45
For ages 6-8 to learn basic technique in two complimentary dance styles, ballet and modern. FOOTWEAR: Ballet shoes


Ballet
Classical technique appropriate to the age of each class, progressing from the basic positions to advanced jumps and turns. Students in upper levels attend twice a week or more. For more on requirements for studying pointe, please look here. The teen/adult level is open to all ages, abilities, and experiences, beginners included! Proficient adults are also welcome in the Teal and Black level evening classes. FOOTWEAR: Ballet shoes, pointe shoes with instructor approval
Technique

Purple - Monday/Wednesday 6:15-7:30
Teal - Tuesday 6:15-7:45, Wednesday 4:45-6:15
Black - Monday 4:45-6:15, Tuesday 6:15-7:45
​Recreational Teen/Adult - Wednesday 6:15-7:15

FOOTWEAR: Ballet shoes, pointe shoes with instructor approval
Bonus
Thursday 4:45-6:15
This is an additional technique class offered to Teal and Black level students who desire more instruction time. This class is required for those Teal and Black students who are on the competition team, but is open to all students in these levels.
Strength & Conditioning/Competition Prep
bTeal/Black - Monday Contemporary Choreography 7:15-7:45

This class is required for competition students who wish to participate in the contemporary competition piece. It is not open to any other students. 
Purple/Teal/Black - Thursday Strength & Conditioning/Ballet Choreography 6:15-7:15/7:45
This class is required for participation on our competition team. Focus will be on conditioning to improve ballet technique as well as learning classical repertoire and contemporary choreography (for competition participants). Dancers who have not been approved for the competition team or who wish to improve their technical skills are encouraged to attend the conditioning portion and will be dismissed at 7:15. Purple level competition group will also be dismissed at 7:15. For more information on joining the competition team, go here.

Tap/Jazz
Blue - Thursday 4:45-5:45
Purple - Tuesday 6:15-7:15
Teal/Black - Tuesday 4:45-6:15

This class combines two high-energy dance forms that involves popular music and sharp, dynamic movements. FOOTWEAR: Jazz shoes, tap shoes

​Modern
Purple - Monday 5:15-6:15
Teal/Black - Monday 6:15-7:15, Competition Contemporary 7:15-7:45

Uses bodily momentum and movement patterns in its foundational technique. Also incorporates elements of composition and exploration of personal movement style. FOOTWEAR: Bare feet

Acro Dance
Blue/Purple - Wednesday 5:15-6:15
Teal/Black - Wednesday 6:15-7:15

Learn tumbling and acrobatic skills following the Acrobatic Arts syllabus. FOOTWEAR: Bare feet


Adult Dance and Fitness
​We have an entire line of classes just for you! Click the button below to learn about them.
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804-815-2695

56 First Street
​White Stone, VA 22578

​We are located at 56 First Street in White Stone, behind Blue Ridge Bank.


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  • Home
  • About
    • Schedule
    • Calendar
    • Instructors
    • Enrollment
    • Adults
    • Tuition
    • Parents
    • Dress Code and Studio Policies
    • Pointe
  • Summer
  • Competition
  • Nutcracker
  • Parties