Community Programs

YOUTH DANCE PROGRAM

Our 24-week youth dance program offers an entire school year of instruction in the art of dance where students can explore creative movement, flexibility and self-confidence. The first semester emphasizes rhythmic training, coordination, grace and posture for the young student at the barre (September – December).  The second semester emphasizes dance routines in preparation for the Spring recital (January – April).  The Spring Dance Rehearsal is tentatively scheduled for April 14 and the Recital is April 15 at Ladue High School Performing Arts Center (1201 South Warson Rd., St. Louis, MO 63124). Dance students should wear a black leotard (no skirts please), pink tights, pink ballet shoes and tan tap shoes. Hip Hop, Tumbling, & Pom students should wear athletic clothes with jazz or tennis shoes. The program cost includes the costume fee for the Spring dance recital.  All students must be toilet independent in order to participate. Registration opens 7/25/22 for members and residents and 7/27/22 for non-residents. Registration deadline is 11/1/22. 

DANCE LEVEL GUIDE
Beginner Level: New students or students with 1-2 years of experience;
Intermediate: Students with 2 or more years of experience; 
Advanced: Students with 3 or more years of experience


Dance Updates and Information:





REFUND POLICY FOR DANCE CLASSES: 
Due to the volume of students and skill level of the classes, make-up classes are not available if a child misses their scheduled class. If a student drops within the month of October, a pro-rated refund is available. Students dropping after November 1 will not receive a refund, but will receive the costume ordered for the recital.  Minimum 6/Maximum 12
Instructor: Brittney Arnold, Maria Perron, Allie Lawton, and Gabby Sherman  (Click here to view instructor bios)
Location: The Lodge Activity Room
Cost: $310/Member & Resident; $369/Non-Resident

Day: Tuesdays with Gabby
Session: September 20 – April 11, Recital Tentatively April 14 & 15 (no class 11/22, 12/13, 12/20, 12/27, 3/14, 3/21)
Time: #2197 4:30 - 5:15 p.m. Beginner Ballet/Tap/Jazz (ages 4 - 7)
          #2198 5:20 - 6:05 p.m. Beginner Ballet/Tap/Jazz (ages 3 - 5)
#2194 6:10 - 6:55 p.m. Beginner Hip Hop (ages 5 - 9)
#2195 700 - 7:45 p.m. Intermediate Hip Hop (ages 5 - 9)

Day: Wednesdays with Gabby
Session: September 21 - April 12, Recital Tentatively April 14 & 15 (no class 11/23, 12/14, 12/21, 12/28, 3/15, 3/22)
Time: #2199 4:30 - 5:15 p.m. Beginner Ballet/Tap/Jazz (ages 4 - 7)
#2207 5:20 - 6:05 p.m. Beginner Pom/Jazz (ages 5 - 11)
#2215 6:10 - 6:55 p.m. Tumbling/Acro (ages 5 - 11)
#2209 7:00 – 7:45 p.m. Intermediate Pom/Jazz (ages 7 - 11)

Day: Thursdays with Gabby
Session: September 22 - April 13, Recital Tentatively April 14 & 15 (no class 11/24, 12/15, 12/22, 12/29, 3/16, 3/23)
Time: #2201 4:30 - 5:15 p.m. Beginner Ballet/Tap/Jazz (ages 3 - 6)
          #2202 5:20 - 6:05 p.m. Intermediate & Advanced Ballet/Tap/Jazz (ages 5 – 11)
#2210 6:10 - 6:55 p.m. Beginner Pom/Jazz (ages 5 - 9)
#2196 7:00 - 7:45 p.m. Advanced Hip Hop (ages 7 - 11)

Day: Fridays with Maria
Session: September 16 – April 7, Recital Tentatively April 14 & 15 (no class 11/25, 12/16, 12/23, 12/30, 3/17, 3/24)
Time: #2203 9:00 – 9:45 a.m. Beginner Ballet/Tap/Jazz (ages 3 - 5)
#2204 9:50 – 10:35 a.m. Beginner Ballet/Tap/Jazz (ages 4 - 6)

Day: Saturdays with Brittney
Session: September 17 – April 8, Recital Tentatively April 14 & 15 (no class 11/26, 12/17, 12/24, 12/31, 3/18, 3/25)
Time: #2205 9:00 - 9:45 a.m. Beginner Ballet/Tap/Jazz (ages 3 - 5)
#2206 9:50 – 10:35 a.m. Beginner & Intermediate Ballet/Tap/Jazz (ages 4 - 6)