Summer 2024

Name
Days
Location
Level D/E Monday only with workshop
Level D/E Monday only, Ballet technique & Pointe/Pre-pointe Students performing in the summer workshop attend 1 hour extra per class for rehearsal (15.5 hours/week)
Schedule includes a 30 minute lunch break
Recommended options: Classical Variations, Character, Choreography, Musical Theater, Pointe Shoe Decorating/Specialty Stage Makeup, Partnering, Contemporary I, Contemporary/Jazz II
Enrollment with instructor approval only
Monday
10:00 AM to 2:00 PM
Studio 1
VH Dance Center
Level D/E Monday only, No Workshop
Level D/E Monday only, Ballet technique & Pointe/Pre-pointe.

Recommended options: Classical Variations, Character, Choreography, Musical Theater, Pointe Shoe Decorating/Specialty Stage makeup, Partnering, Contemporary I, Contemporary/Jazz II
Enrollment with instructor approval only
Monday
10:00 AM to 12:30 PM
Studio 1
VH Dance Center
Classical Variations
Classical Variations. Students will learn variations from classical ballets. Open to students in levels C, D & E

Recommended options: Character, Choreography, Musical Theater, Pointe Shoe decoration/Specialty Stage Makeup,
Partnering, Contemporary I or Contemporary II
Monday
2:00 PM to 3:00 PM
Studio 1
VH Dance Center
Classical Variations--PreProfessional
Students will learn variations from classical ballets. Levels C, D & E, or ages 10 – 18. Other ages with
instructor permission.


Preprofessional D & E students must enroll in a minimum of 2 of the following classes: Classical Variations, Choreography, Contemporary I or Contemporary II, Musical Theater, Partnering, or Pointe Shoe Decorating/Specialty Stage Makeup. Tuition discount applies to these extra 2 classes.
Monday
2:00 PM to 3:00 PM
Studio 1
VH Dance Center
Competition Team Rehearsal
Weekly rehearsal for Competition team. Registration by Audition only. Attendance is required for all members of the 2024-25 team. Absences must be approved by the competition director.
Monday
3:00 PM to 4:00 PM
Studio 1
VH Dance Center
Level C Monday only no workshop
Prepares the students for the advanced level classes, building on the technique learned in level B.
Includes pre-pointe 3x/week to prepare the students for pointe shoes. Full Curriculum requirements:
Ballet technique 3x/week, pre-pointe 3x/week. Total 6 hours a week.
Recommended options: Classical Variations, Character, Choreography, Musical Theater, Pointe Shoe Decorating/Specialty Stage Makeup, Contemporary I or Contemporary/Jazz II
Enrollment with instructor approval
Monday
4:30 PM to 6:30 PM
Studio 2
VH Dance Center
Level C Monday only, with workshop
Prepares the students for the advanced level classes, building on the technique learned in level B.
Includes pre-pointe 3x/week to prepare the students for pointe shoes. Full Curriculum requirements:
Ballet technique 3x/week, pre-pointe 3x/week. Total 6 hours a week. Includes 1 hour workshop rehearsal time
Recommended options: Classical Variations, Character, Choreography, Musical Theater, Pointe Shoe decorating/specialty stage makeup, Contemporary I or Contemporary/Jazz II
Enrollment with instructor approval
Monday
4:30 PM to 7:00 PM
Studio 2
VH Dance Center
Level D/E Tuesday only with workshop
Level D/E Tuesday only, Ballet technique & Pointe/Pre-pointe 10-12:30 and workshop 1:30 - 2:30. Students performing in the summer workshop attend 1 hour extra per class for rehearsal (15.5 hours/week full curriculum)
Schedule includes a 30-minute lunch break
Recommended options: Classical Variations, Character, Choreography, Musical Theater, Pointe Shoe Decorating/Specialty Stage Makeup, Partnering, Contemporary I, Contemporary/Jazz II
Enrollment with instructor approval only
Tuesday
10:00 AM to 2:30 PM
Studio 1
VH Dance Center
Level D/E Tuesday only with workshop, and Stretch & Strengthening
Level D/E Tuesday only, Ballet technique & Pointe/Pre-pointe Students performing in the summer workshop attend 1 hour extra per class for rehearsal
Schedule includes a 30 minute lunch break and 30 minutes of Stretch & Strengthening
Recommended options: Classical Variations, Character, Choreography, Musical Theater, Pointe Shoe Decorating/Specialty Stage Makeup, Partnering, Contemporary I, Contemporary/Jazz II
Enrollment with instructor approval only
Tuesday
10:00 AM to 2:30 PM
Studio 1
VH Dance Center
Level D/E Tuesday only, No Workshop
Level D/E Tuesday only, Ballet technique & Pointe/Pre-pointe

Recommended options: Classical Variations, Character, Choreography, Musical Theater, Pointe Shoe Decorating/Specialty Stage makeup, Partnering, Contemporary I, Contemporary/Jazz II
Enrollment with instructor approval only
Tuesday
10:00 AM to 12:30 PM
Studio 1
VH Dance Center
Stretch and Strengthening
Stretch & Strengthening class recommended for levels C, D & E, or ages 10 and up. Dancers will learn strengthening exercises and focus on ways to stretch to prepare for class and performances. 30 minute class once a week.
Tuesday
1:00 PM to 1:30 PM
Studio 1
VH Dance Center
Character
Character dance is the stylized representation of movements and styles from traditional and national folk dances, used to provide divertissements for story ballets. Character is an important part of classical ballet curriculum. It is required for the level D & E full curriculum and for pre-professional students, and strongly recommended for all other level C, D & E students.
Tuesday
2:30 PM to 3:30 PM
Studio 1
VH Dance Center
Contemporary/Jazz II
Contemporary/Jazz combination class, intermediate level. Recommended for levels C, D & E, or ages 9 and up. Some ballet experience recommended. Competition team members are required to take Contemporary I or Contemporary/Jazz II.
Tuesday
3:30 PM to 5:00 PM
Studio 1
VH Dance Center
Contemporary/Jazz II--Preprofessional
Contemporary/Jazz combination class, intermediate level. Recommended for levels C, D & E, or ages 9 and up. Some ballet experience recommended.


Preprofessional D & E students must enroll in a minimum of 2 of the following classes: Classical Variations, Choreography, Contemporary I or Contemporary II, Musical Theater, Partnering, or Pointe Shoe Decorating/Specialty Stage Makeup. Tuition discount applies to these extra 2 classes.
Tuesday
3:30 PM to 5:00 PM
Studio 1
VH Dance Center
Jazz/Hip Hop (ages 6-9)
Beginning level Jazz/Hip Hop class, recommended for ages 6-9. No experience required.
Tuesday
5:00 PM to 6:00 PM
Studio 1
VH Dance Center
Adult Beginning/Intermediate Ballet
A ballet class for adults and older teens (16 and up). Beginning to intermediate level students welcome. 1 hour class once a week. Zoom option is available. Please notify us if you prefer Zoom.
Tuesday
6:00 PM to 7:00 PM
Studio 2
VH Dance Center
Adult Beginning/Intermediate Ballet with Prepointe
A ballet class for adults and older teens (16 and up). Beginning to intermediate level students welcome. This class option includes 30 minutes of Prepointe. 1 1/2 hour class once a week. Zoom option is available. Please notify us if you prefer Zoom.
Tuesday
6:00 PM to 7:30 PM
Studio 2
VH Dance Center
Level D/E Wednesday only with workshop
Level D/E Wednesday only, Ballet technique & Pointe/Pre-pointe Students performing in the summer workshop attend 1 hour extra per class for rehearsal. Wednesday workshop is Musical Theater
Schedule includes a 30 minute lunch break
Recommended options: Classical Variations, Character, Choreography, Pointe Shoe Decorating/Specialty Stage Makeup, Partnering, Contemporary I, Contemporary/Jazz II
Enrollment with instructor approval only
Wednesday
3:30 PM to 7:00 PM
Studio 1
VH Dance Center
Musical Theater
Musical Theater, recommended for levels C, D & E, or ages 10 and up. Dancers will learn technique and choreography to perform dances from Musicals. This class will be in the summer workshop
Wednesday
3:30 PM to 4:30 PM
Studio 1
VH Dance Center
Musical Theater--Preprofessional
Students will learn the dance technique and acting involved for dancing in a musical. Recommended
for ages 10-18, or levels C, D & E. Other ages with instructor permission. Ballet and/or jazz
experience recommended. This course participates in the Summer Workshop performance.

Preprofessional D & E students must enroll in a minimum of 2 of the following classes: Classical Variations, Choreography, Musical Theater, Pointe Shoe Decorating/Specialty Stage Makeup, Contemporary I, Contemporary/Jazz II. Tuition discount applies
Wednesday
3:30 PM to 4:30 PM
Studio 1
VH Dance Center
Level C Wednesday only No workshop
Prepares the students for the advanced level classes, building on the technique learned in level B.
Includes pre-pointe 3x/week to prepare the students for pointe shoes. Full Curriculum requirements:
Ballet technique 3x/week, pre-pointe 3x/week. Total 6 hours a week.
Recommended options: Classical Variations, Character, Choreography, Musical Theater, Pointe Shoe Decorating/Stage Makeup, Contemporary I or Contemporary/Jazz II
Enrollment with instructor approval
Wednesday
4:30 PM to 6:30 PM
VH Dance Center
Level C Wednesday only with workshop
Prepares the students for the advanced level classes, building on the technique learned in level B.
Includes pre-pointe 3x/week to prepare the students for pointe shoes. Full Curriculum requirements:
Ballet technique 3x/week, pre-pointe 3x/week. Total 6 hours a week. Includes 1 hour workshop rehearsal time
Recommended options: Classical Variations, Character, Choreography, Musical Theater, Pointe Shoe Decorating/Specialty Stage Makeup, Contemporary I or Contemporary/Jazz II
Enrollment with instructor approval
Wednesday
4:30 PM to 7:00 PM
Studio 2
VH Dance Center
Level D/E Wednesday only, No Workshop
Level D/E Wednesday only, Ballet technique & Pointe/Pre-pointe

Recommended options: Classical Variations, Character, Choreography, Musical Theater, Pointe Shoe Decorating/Specialty Stage Makeup, Partnering, Contemporary I, Contemporary/Jazz II
Enrollment with instructor approval only
Wednesday
4:30 PM to 7:00 PM
Studio 1
VH Dance Center
Adult Contemporary/Hip Hop
A beginning level contemporary & hip hop class for adults and older teens (16 & up).. No experience required. 1 hour class once a week. Zoom option is available. Please let us know if you prefer Zoom
Tuesday Wednesday
7:30 PM to 8:30 PM
Studio 2
VH Dance Center
Level D/E Thursday only with workshop
Level D/E Thursday only, Ballet technique & Pointe/Pre-pointe Students performing in the summer workshop attend 1 hour extra per class for rehearsal (15.5 hours/week)
Schedule includes a 30 minute lunch break
Recommended options: Classical Variations, Character, Choreography, Musical Theater, Pointe Shoe Decorating/Specialty Stage Makeup, Partnering, Contemporary I, Contemporary/Jazz II
Enrollment with instructor approval only
Thursday
10:00 AM to 2:00 PM
Studio 1
VH Dance Center
Level D/E Thursday only, No Workshop
Level D/E Thursday only, Ballet technique & Pointe/Pre-pointe

Recommended options: Classical Variations, Character, Choreography, Musical Theater, Pointe Shoe Decorating/Specialty Stage Makeup, Partnering, Contemporary I, Contemporary/Jazz II
Enrollment with instructor approval only
Thursday
10:00 AM to 12:30 PM
Studio 1
VH Dance Center
Pointe Shoe Decorating/Specialty Stage Makeup-PreProfessional
4 weeks of Pointe Shoe Decorating and 4 weeks of Specialty Stage makeup. Pointe shoes & decorating supplies will be provided. Decorated shoes will be sold at Nutcracker performances and proceeds will benefit our non-profit V H Ballet to support students on scholarships. Shoes for sale can be labeled with the student's name and Nutcracker roles if desired. Students must provide their own stage makeup. A list of supplies will be provided.

Preprofessional D & E students must enroll in a minimum of 2 of the following classes: Classical Variations, Choreography, Contemporary I or Contemporary II, Musical Theater, Partnering, or Pointe Shoe Decorating/Specialty Stage Makeup. Tuition discount applies to these extra 2 classes.
Recommended for all level C, D & E students, or ages 9 and up
Levels C, D & E, or ages 8 – 18. Other ages with instructor permission

Preprofessional D & E students must enroll in a minimum of 3 of the following classes: Classical Variations, Choreography, Musical Theater, History of Ballet, Partnering, & Contemporary/Jazz. Tuition discount applies
Thursday
2:00 PM to 3:00 PM
Studio 1
VH Dance Center
Pointe Shoe Decoration/Specialty Stage Makeup
4 weeks of Pointe Shoe Decorating and 4 weeks of Specialty Stage makeup. Pointe shoes & decorating supplies will be provided. Decorated shoes will be sold at Nutcracker performances and proceeds will benefit our non-profit V H Ballet to support students on scholarships. Shoes for sale can be labeled with the student's name and Nutcracker roles if desired. Students must provide their own stage makeup. A list of supplies will be provided.
Recommended for all level C, D & E students, or ages 9 and up
Thursday
2:00 PM to 3:00 PM
Studio 1
VH Dance Center
Level A/B Thursday only, no workshop
Level A transitions from Pre-Ballet to a structured ballet class, which includes stretch, barre and center,
learning positions, combinations, and ballet vocabulary. Curriculum requirements 1.5-hour class once
a week.. No experience required for level A.
Level B builds on the technique learned in Level A and progresses to more advanced technique and
combinations. Level B requires instructor approval. Full curriculum requirements: 1.5-hour class twice a week
Recommended options: Jazz/Hip Hop and Contemporary I
Thursday
4:30 PM to 6:00 PM
Studio 2
VH Dance Center
Level A/B Thursday only, with workshop
Level A transitions from Pre-Ballet to a structured ballet class, which includes stretch, barre and center,
learning positions, combinations, and ballet vocabulary. Curriculum requirements 1.5-hour class once
a week.. No experience required for level A.
Level B builds on the technique learned in Level A and progresses to more advanced technique and
combinations. Level B requires instructor approval. Full curriculum requirements: 1.5-hour class twice a week
Class includes 30 minute summer workshop rehearsal
Thursday
4:30 PM to 6:30 PM
Studio 2
VH Dance Center
Level E intensive/Adult advanced ballet
Advanced level ballet intensive class, recommended for all level E students, and advanced level adult students. Enrollment with instructor permission only. Includes Technique and Pointe
Thursday
6:00 PM to 8:30 PM
Studio 1
VH Dance Center
Ballet for Skaters
Beginning/intermediate level ballet class, focusing on the needs of figure skating students. Recommended for ages 8-18. Other ages with instructor permission.
Thursday
6:30 PM to 7:30 PM
Studio 2
VH Dance Center
Level D/E Friday only with workshop
Level D/E Friday only, Ballet technique & Pointe/Pre-pointe Students performing in the summer workshop attend 1 hour extra per class for rehearsal (15.5 hours/week)
Schedule includes a 30-minute lunch break.
Recommended options: Classical Variations, Character, Choreography, Musical Theater, Pointe Shoe Decorating/Specialty Stage Makeup, Partnering, Contemporary I, Contemporary/Jazz II
Enrollment with instructor approval only
Friday
10:00 AM to 2:00 PM
Studio 1
VH Dance Center
Level D/E Friday only, No Workshop
Level D/E Friday only, Ballet technique & Pointe/Pre-pointe.

Recommended options: Classical Variations, Character, Choreography, Musical Theater, Pointe Shoe Decorating/Specialty Stage Makeup, Partnering, Contemporary I, Contemporary/Jazz II
Enrollment with instructor approval only
Friday
10:00 AM to 12:30 PM
Studio 1
VH Dance Center
Partnering
Introduction to partnering in ballet. Strongly recommended for all level D & E students, or ages 10 & up. Other ages with instructor permission only
Friday
2:00 PM to 3:00 PM
Studio 1
VH Dance Center
Partnering--PreProfessional
This course will give students experience in partnering in ballet. Levels D & E only, or ages 10 – 18.
Other ages with instructor permission

Preprofessional D & E students must enroll in a minimum of 3 of the following classes: Classical Variations, Choreography, Musical Theater, Pointe Shoe Decorating/Specialty Stage Makeup, Partnering, Contemporary I & Contemporary/Jazz II. Tuition discount applies
Friday
2:00 PM to 3:00 PM
Studio 1
VH Dance Center
Choreography
Students will learn techniques of choreography, and the class will choreograph a dance for the summer workshop performance. Recommended for levels C, D & E. Strongly recommended for students interested in teaching dance in the future.
Friday
3:00 PM to 4:00 PM
Studio 1
VH Dance Center
Choreography--PreProfessional
Students will be introduced to beginning choreography skills. Levels C, D & E, or ages 10 – 18. Other
ages with instructor permission. Strongly recommended for students interested in teaching dance in the future. Students will choreograph a dance for the summer workshop performance.

Preprofessional D & E students must enroll in a minimum of 2 of the following classes: Classical Variations, Choreography, Contemporary I or Contemporary II, Musical Theater, Partnering, or Pointe Shoe Decorating/Specialty Stage Makeup. Tuition discount applies to these extra 2 classes.
Friday
3:00 PM to 4:00 PM
Studio 1
VH Dance Center
Teen/Preteen Beginning Ballet with workshop
Beginning ballet class for teens and preteens. No experience required. Recommended for ages 10-18, or with instructor permission. Includes 30 minutes workshop rehearsal.
Friday
6:00 PM to 7:30 PM
Studio 1
VH Dance Center
Teen/Preteen Beginning Ballet, No workshop
Beginning ballet class for teens and preteens. No experience required. Recommended for ages 10-18, or with instructor permission.
Friday
6:00 PM to 7:00 PM
Studio 1
VH Dance Center
Level D full curriculum with workshop
Level D: Ballet technique & Pointe/Pre-pointe 4x/week, Character 1 hour/week, Stretch & Strengthening 30
minutes/week; total 11.5 hours a week. Students performing in the summer workshop attend 1 hour
extra per class for rehearsal (15.5 hours/week)
Curriculum includes Stretch & Strengthening, Tuesdays 1-1:30pm and Character Tuesdays 2:30 - 3:30pm
Schedule includes a 30-minute lunch break.
Recommended options: Classical Variations, Choreography, Musical Theater, Pointe Shoe Decorating/Specialty Stage Makeup, Partnering, Contemporary I, Contemporary/Jazz II
Students must pick which 4 out of 5 days of technique/pointe to attend and inform the studio office.
Enrollment with instructor approval only
M 10:00 AM-2:00 PM
Tu 10:00 AM-3:30 PM
W 3:30 PM-7:00 PM
Th 10:00 AM-2:00 PM
F 10:00 PM-2:00 PM
Studio 1
VH Dance Center
Level D Full curriculum without workshop
Level D: Ballet technique & Pointe/Pre-pointe 4x/week, Character 1 hour/week, Stretch & Strengthening 30
minutes/week; total 11.5 hours a week.
Curriculum includes Stretch & Strengthening, Tuesdays 1-1:30pm and Character Tuesdays 2:30 - 3:30pm
Tuesday schedule includes a 30 minute lunch break, and a 1 hour break during workshop rehearsal 1:30 - 2:30
Recommended options: Classical Variations, Choreography, Musical Theater, Pointe Shoe Decorating/Stage Makeup, Partnering, Contemporary I or Contemporary/Jazz II
Students must pick which 4 out of 5 days of technique/pointe to attend and inform the studio office
Enrollment with instructor approval only
M 10:00 AM-12:30 PM
Tu 10:00 AM-3:30 PM
W 4:30 PM-7:00 PM
Th 10:00 AM-12:30 PM
F 10:00 AM-12:30 PM
Studio 1
VH Dance Center
Level D PreProfessional
Level D: Ballet technique & Pointe/Pre-pointe 4x/week, Character 1 hour/week, Stretch & Strengthening 30
minutes/week; total 11.5 hours a week. Preprofessional students attend 1 hour extra per class for rehearsal (15.5 hours/week), as well as 3 hours/week for performance rehearsal, (total 18.5 hours/week)
Curriculum includes Stretch & Strengthening, Tuesdays 1-1:30pm and Character Tuesdays 2:30 - 3:30pm
Schedule includes a 30-minute lunch break.
Pre-Professional D & E students curriculum includes the regular D & E full curriculum classes
with workshop, but dancers must also enroll in at least 2 of the following classes: Classical
Variations, Choreography, Musical Theater, Pointe Shoe Decorating/Specialty Stage Makeup, Partnering (level D & E only), and Contemporary I or Contemporary/Jazz II. This is a total of 2/2.5 hours/week for 2 classes, or 6.5 for all classes. These extra classes are discounted for preprofessional students.
Students must pick which 4 out of 5 days of technique/pointe to attend and inform the studio office.
Enrollment with instructor approval only
M 10:00 AM-2:00 PM
Tu 10:00 AM-3:30 PM
W 3:30 PM-9:00 PM
Th 10:00 AM-2:00 PM
F 10:00 PM-2:00 PM
Studio 1
VH Dance Center
Level E Full curriculum with workshop
Level E: Ballet technique & Pointe 5x/week. Character 1 hour/week, (Tuesdays 2:30-3:30), Stretch & Strengthening 30 minutes/week (Tuesdays 1-1:30). Total 14 hours a week. Students performing in the summer workshop attend 1 hour extra per class for rehearsal (19 hours/week) Level E students may choose to take the Thursday evening Level E intensive as one of their 5 technique & pointe classes. (6-8:30pm), which adds and extra 30 minutes/week, or $25 extra/month.
Schedule includes a 30 minute lunch break.
Students must notify the office which 5 technique/pointe classes they are registering for. Enrollment with instructor approval only
Recommended options: Classical Variations, Choreography, Musical Theater, Pointe Shoe Decorating/Specialty Stage Makeup, Partnering, Contemporary I, Contemporary/Jazz II
M 10:00 AM-2:00 PM
Tu 10:00 AM-3:30 PM
W 3:30 PM-7:00 PM
Th 10:00 AM-2:00 PM
F 10:00 AM-2:00 PM
Studio 1
VH Dance Center
Level E Full Curriculum, No workshop
Level E: Ballet technique & Pointe 5x/week. Character 1 hour/week, (Tuesdays 2:30-3:30), Stretch & Strengthening 30 minutes/week (Tuesdays 1-1:30). Total 14 hours a week. Level E students may choose to take the Thursday evening Level E intensive as one of their 5 technique & pointe classes. (6-8:30pm), which adds 30 minutes/week or $25/month.
Schedule includes a 30 minute lunch break on Tuesdays, and a 1 hour break during workshop rehearsal
Students must notify the office which 5 technique/pointe classes they are registering for. Enrollment with instructor approval only
Recommended options: Classical Variations, Choreography, Musical Theater, Pointe Shoe Decorating/Specialty Stage Makeup, Partnering, Contemporary I, Contemporary/Jazz II
M 10:00 AM-12:30 PM
Tu 10:00 AM-3:30 PM
W 4:30 PM-7:00 PM
Th 10:00 AM-12:30 PM
F 10:00 AM-12:30 PM
Studio 1
VH Dance Center
Level E PreProfessional
Level E: Ballet technique & Pointe 5x/week. Character 1 hour/week, (Tuesdays 2:30-3:30), Stretch & Strengthening 30 minutes/week (Tuesdays 1-1:30). Total 14 hours a week. Students performing in the summer workshop attend 1 hour extra per class for rehearsal (19 hours/week). Performance rehearsals are an extra 3 hours/week, for a total of 22 hours/week. Level E students may choose to take the Thursday evening Level E intensive as one of their 5 technique & pointe classes. (6-8:30pm). This adds 30 minutes/week, or $25/month.
Schedule includes a 30 minute lunch break
Pre-Professional D & E students curriculum includes the regular D & E full curriculum classes
with workshop, but dancers must also enroll in at least 3 of the following classes: Classical
Variations, Choreography, Musical Theater, History of Ballet, Partnering (level D & E only), and
Contemporary/Jazz. This is a total of 3/3.5 hours/week for 3 classes, or 6.5 for all classes. These
extra classes are discounted for preprofessional students.
Students must notify the office which 5 technique/pointe classes they are registering for. Enrollment with instructor approval only
M 10:00 AM-2:00 PM
Tu 10:00 AM-3:30 PM
W 3:30 PM-7:00 PM
Th 10:00 AM-2:00 PM
F 10:00 AM-2:00 PM
Studio 1
VH Dance Center
Preballet
An introduction to movement, music, and beginning ballet for ages 3-5 year-old. Class is 45 minutes once a week.
Tuition listed is for 4 weeks of class.
Saturday
9:30 AM to 10:15 AM
Studio 2
VH Dance Center
Level A/B Saturday only, no workshop
Level A transitions from Pre-Ballet to a structured ballet class, which includes stretch, barre and center,
learning positions, combinations, and ballet vocabulary. Curriculum requirements 1.5-hour class once
a week.. No experience required for level A.
Level B builds on the technique learned in Level A and progresses to more advanced technique and
combinations. Level B requires instructor approval. Full curriculum requirements: 1.5-hour class twice a week
Saturday
10:15 AM to 11:45 AM
Studio 2
VH Dance Center
Level A/B Saturday only, with workshop
Level A transitions from Pre-Ballet to a structured ballet class, which includes stretch, barre and center,
learning positions, combinations, and ballet vocabulary. Curriculum requirements 1.5-hour class once
a week.. No experience required for level A.
Level B builds on the technique learned in Level A and progresses to more advanced technique and
combinations. Level B requires instructor approval. Full curriculum requirements: 1.5-hour class twice a week
Class includes 30 minutes summer workshop rehearsal
Saturday
10:15 AM to 12:15 PM
Studio 2
VH Dance Center
Contemporary I
Beginning Contemporary class , open to levels B through E. No experience required. This class will be in the summer workshop.

Saturday
12:15 PM to 1:15 PM
Studio 2
VH Dance Center
Mini Competition Team rehearsal
Mini-Competition Team weekly rehearsal. Enrollment by audition only. Attendance is required for members of the mini-team. Absences must be approved by the competition director.
Saturday
1:45 PM to 2:15 PM
Studio 1
VH Dance Center
Level C Saturday only, no workshop
Prepares the students for the advanced level classes, building on the technique learned in level B.
Includes pre-pointe 3x/week to prepare the students for pointe shoes. Full Curriculum requirements:
Ballet technique 3x/week, pre-pointe 3x/week. Total 6 hours a week.
Recommended options: Classical Variations, Character, Choreography, Musical Theater, Pointe Shoe decorating/Specialty Stage makeup, Contemporary I or Contemporary/Jazz II
Enrollment with instructor approval
Saturday
2:15 PM to 4:15 PM
Studio 2
VH Dance Center
Level C Saturday only, with workshop
Prepares the students for the advanced level classes, building on the technique learned in level B.
Includes pre-pointe 3x/week to prepare the students for pointe shoes. Full Curriculum requirements:
Ballet technique 3x/week, pre-pointe 3x/week. Total 6 hours a week. Includes 1 hour workshop rehearsal time
Recommended options: Classical Variations, Character, Choreography, Musical Theater, Pointe Shoe Decorating/specialty stage makeup, Contemporary I or Contemporary/Jazz II
Enrollment with instructor approval
Saturday
2:15 PM to 4:45 PM
Studio 2
VH Dance Center
Level C Full curriculum with workshop
Prepares the students for the advanced level classes, building on the technique learned in level B.
Includes pre-pointe 3x/week to prepare the students for pointe shoes. Full Curriculum requirements:
Ballet technique 3x/week, pre-pointe 3x/week. Total 7.5 hours a week. This class includes 1/2 hour extra per class for summer workshop rehearsal. (7.5 hours/week)
Recommended options: Classical Variations, Character, Choreography, Musical Theater, Pointe Shoe Decorating/Specialty Stage Makeup, Contemporary I or Contemporary/Jazz II
Enrollment with instructor approval
M 4:30 PM-7:00 PM
W 4:30 PM-7:00 PM
Sa 2:15 PM-4:45 PM
Studio 2
VH Dance Center
Level C, full curriculum, no workshop
Prepares the students for the advanced level classes, building on the technique learned in level B.
Includes pre-pointe 3x/week to prepare the students for pointe shoes. Full Curriculum requirements:
Ballet technique 3x/week, pre-pointe 3x/week. Total 6 hours a week.
Recommended options: Classical Variations, Character, Choreography, Musical Theater, Pointe Shoe Decorating/Specialty stage makeup, Contemporary I or Contemporary/Jazz II
M 4:30 PM-6:30 PM
W 4:30 PM-6:30 PM
Sa 2:15 PM-4:15 PM
Studio 2
VH Dance Center
Level C Pre-Professional
Prepares the students for the advanced level classes, building on the technique learned in level B.
Includes pre-pointe 3x/week to prepare the students for pointe shoes. Full Curriculum requirements:
Ballet technique 3x/week, pre-pointe 3x/week. This class includes 1/2 hour extra per class for summer workshop rehearsal, as well as Character on Tuesdays, 2:30 - 3:30pm (8.5 hours/week)
Recommended options: Classical Variations, Character, Choreography, Musical Theater, Pointe Shoe Decorating/Specialty Stage Makeup, Contemporary I or Contemporary/Jazz II
Enrollment with instructor approval. New student enrollment by audition--contact office to schedule audition.
M 4:30 PM-7:00 PM
Tu 2:30 PM-3:30 PM
W 4:30 PM-7:00 PM
Sa 2:15 PM-4:45 PM
Studio 2
VH Dance Center
Level B full curriculum, no workshop
.
Level B builds on the technique learned in Level A and progresses to more advanced technique and
combinations. Level B requires instructor approval. Full curriculum requirements: 1.5-hour class twice a week.
Recommended options: Jazz/Hip Hop and Contemporary I
Th 4:30 PM-6:00 PM
Sa 10:15 AM-11:45 AM
Studio 2
VH Dance Center
Level B full curriculum, with workshop
Level B builds on the technique learned in Level A and progresses to more advanced technique and
combinations. Level B requires instructor approval. Full curriculum requirements: 1.5-hour class twice a week
Recommended options: Jazz/Hip Hop and Contemporary I
Each class includes 30 minutes of workshop rehearsal
Th 4:30 PM-6:30 PM
Sa 10:15 AM-12:15 PM
Studio 2
VH Dance Center
Nutcracker auditions ages 5-6
Auditions for the 2024 Chicago Festival Ballet Nutcracker production, December 1st at 2pm at the Rialto Square theatre in Joliet. For ages 5-6. Preregistration required.

Rehearsals begin the week of July 8th. Rehearsal time is billed at regular tuition rates. Performance fee varies, depending on roles received.
Sunday
1:00 PM to 1:30 PM
Studio 1
VH Dance Center