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School of the Arts 2024-2025 (Recreational Dance, Theater, & Voice Ages 3-18)

Name
Days
Location
Tuition
Ballet II
Ava Grau
Traditional Ballet technique and training for all ages that uses the barre, center combinations, and across the floor movement.
(For ages 7 - 14) who have taken 1 - 3 years of Ballet Technique

Ages 7 - 14
Monday
4:15 PM to 5:00 PM
Studio 2
Main: The Studio Athens
 
Singing for Musical Theatre
Waverly Noble
Learn basic technique for healthy musical theatre singing! Sing favorites from iconic musicals and find your voice in a supportive environment. Class will cover musical theatre concepts like healthy belting, using chest and head voice, “speak singing”, and projection.
Ages 8 - 16
Monday
5:00 PM to 5:45 PM
Studio 3
Main: The Studio Athens
 
Hip Hop I
Abby Schulze
This fun and upbeat class teaches the fundamentals of hip hop, hip hop music, and some breakdancing!

Hip Hop I (For ages 7 - 12 who are beginner or have taken 1 - 2 years of dance)

Ages 7 - 12
Monday
5:45 PM to 6:30 PM
Studio 2
Main: The Studio Athens
 
Creative Movement
Abby Schulze
This class is full
Dancers will explore the fundamental locomotor movements of hop, gallop, skip, leap, and jump including beginner ballet technique through song and dance!
Ages 3 - 4
Tuesday
3:30 PM to 4:15 PM
Studio 1
Main: The Studio Athens
 
Pre-Ballet
Megan Fitzgerald
This class is full
For 4 year olds, Pre-Ballet is the stepping stone into our ages 5 & 6 year old dance classes. Pre-ballet combines traditional ballet training with fun songs and games.
Ages 4 - 5
Tuesday
4:15 PM to 5:00 PM
Studio 2
Main: The Studio Athens
 
Contemporary / Jazz I
Brenna Hayes
Contemporary and Jazz technique using center and across the floor movement

Contemporary/Jazz I (For ages 7 - 10) who are beginner or have taken 1 - 3 years of dance

Ages 7 - 14
Tuesday
5:00 PM to 6:00 PM
Studio D
Main: The Studio Athens
 
Ballet / Tap I
Ava Grau
A combo class that explores traditional ballet training and fundamental tap dance techniques.

Ages 5 - 6
Wednesday
3:30 PM to 4:15 PM
Studio 2
Main: The Studio Athens
 
Hip & Flip
Kayla Bond
Hip and Flip is a combination of Hip Hop dance moves and beginner Acrobatics!
Ages 4 - 7
Wednesday
3:30 PM to 4:15 PM
Studio 1
Main: The Studio Athens
 
Ballet / Tap I
Megan Fitzgerald
A combo class that explores traditional ballet training and fundamental tap dance techniques.

Ages 5 - 6
Wednesday
4:15 PM to 5:00 PM
Studio 2
Main: The Studio Athens
 
Creative Movement
Abby Schulze
Dancers will explore the fundamental locomotor movements of hop, gallop, skip, leap, and jump including beginner ballet technique through song and dance!
Ages 3 - 4.5
Thursday
3:30 PM to 4:15 PM
Studio 2
Main: The Studio Athens
 
Theatre I
Emily James Menke
This class is full
Theatre I (Ages 7-14) Students learn the basics of building a character through such activities as pantomime, improvisation, and effective speaking using articulation, projection, and breathing. Students will also explore the use of such elements as costumes, props, and scenery.
Ages 7 - 14
Thursday
3:30 PM to 4:15 PM
Studio 2
Main: The Studio Athens
 
Ballet I
Abby Schulze
Traditional Ballet technique and training for all ages that uses the barre, center combinations, and across the floor movement.
Ages 5 - 6
Thursday
4:15 PM to 5:00 PM
Studio 2
Main: The Studio Athens
 
Pre-Ballet
Ava Cruz
This class is full
For 4 year olds, Pre-Ballet is the stepping stone into our ages 5 & 6 year old dance classes. Pre-ballet combines traditional ballet training with fun songs and games.
Ages 4 - 5
Thursday
4:15 PM to 5:00 PM
Studio 3
Main: The Studio Athens
 
Creative Movement
Lily Medlock
Dancers will explore the fundamental locomotor movements of hop, gallop, skip, leap, and jump including beginner ballet technique through song and dance!
Ages 3 - 4
Saturday
10:00 AM to 10:45 AM
Studio D
Main: The Studio Athens
 

2024-2025 Musical Theatre Company

Name
Days
Location
Tuition
Shining Stars
Waverly Noble
This is the registration for Shining Starz, led by Waverly Noble.

This musical theatre company is for our young aspiring performers, ages 4-7 years old. In Shining Starz, we will help performers build confidence on stage, work on acting, singing and dancing skills, and then use these skills to create shows. If your child LOVES to sing and dance, Shining Starz is for them!



Ages 4 - 7
Monday
4:15 PM to 5:00 PM
Studio 3
Main: The Studio Athens
$85.00
Triple Threat Musical Theatre Company
Cathy Rumfelt
This is the registration for Triple Threat Musical Theatre Company, led by Cathy Rumfelt.

Triple Threat Musical Theatre is a one school year commitment, where students will learn the art of theatre, dance and voice through twice weekly rehearsals, all preparing for a musical production at the end of each semester! Auditions will be held for acting roles in the first few weeks of class, and students and teachers will work together to put on a production.

Ages 8 - 14
Tuesday Thursday
5:30 PM to 7:30 PM
Studio 3
Main: The Studio Athens
$215.00

2024-2025 Adult Drop-In Classes

Name
Days
Location
Tuition
Broadway Jazz
Abby Schulze
Level: OPEN (Beginner Friendly)

This class is for adult students of all levels who are interested in learning technical jazz concepts with characterization and story-telling to your favorite Broadway soundtracks!


Ages 18 - 99
Tuesday
8:30 AM to 9:15 AM
Studio 1
Main: The Studio Athens
$20.00
Hip Hop Cardio & Combo
Hope Brown
Level: OPEN (Fitness)

Open level high-intensity cardio workout using hip hop music and moves to get your heart rate up and start your day out right.

Ages 18 - 99
Wednesday
8:30 AM to 9:15 AM
Studio 1
Main: The Studio Athens
$20.00
Burlesque Aerobics
Lindsay Giedl
Level: OPEN (Beginner Friendly)

ALL LEVELS WELCOME! Feel empowered through movement as this class explores stretching, dance cardio, and a burlesque inspired dance combination!

Ages 18 - 99
Friday
8:30 AM to 9:15 AM
Studio 1
Main: The Studio Athens
$20.00
Ballet Foundations
Brenna Hayes
Level: True Beginner

Join this class explores the foundational movements of ballet! This class emphasizes balancing, leg & arm positions, ballet etiquette, and more! It is perfect for those new to ballet or those looking to strengthen their skills. No prior dance experience needed!

Ages 18 - 99
Thursday
8:30 AM to 9:15 AM
Studio 1
Main: The Studio Athens
$20.00
Embody
Ali Hall
This class combines Pilates, dance, breathwork and somatic movement practices set to music to create an embodied movement practice that will leave you feeling grounded, energized, and more at ease. Embody is all about getting out of your head and into your body, creating a safe space for play, pleasure, and rest.


Ages 18 - 99
Monday
8:30 AM to 9:15 AM
Studio 1
Main: The Studio Athens
$20.00
Pop Ballet Barre
Sophia Pigo
Level: OPEN

A low impact ballet class using music from the 80s, 90s, & now! Perfect for all levels as we will learn/re-learn basic ballet technique set at the barre. Wear something comfortable to move in!

Ages 18 - 99
Thursday
6:00 PM to 7:00 PM
Studio SPACE
Main: The Studio Athens
$20.00
Beginner Tap
Tabitha Robbins
Level: OPEN (Beginner Friendly)

Explore the art of tap dance in our inclusive and beginner-friendly class!

Ages 18 - 99
Thursday
7:00 PM to 8:00 PM
Studio SPACE
Main: The Studio Athens
$20.00
Beginner Ballet
Brenna Hayes
Level: OPEN (Beginner Friendly)

A great class for those starting or revisiting ballet who want to increase their knowledge of fundamental ballet technique & vocabulary! This hour long class consists of barre & center work.

Ages 18 - 99
Tuesday
7:00 PM to 8:00 PM
Studio D
Main: The Studio Athens
$20.00
Hip Hop
Kydae Scott
Level: OPEN (Beginner Friendly)

Learn to groove and grow with a new combination every week, building on speed, undulations and personality!




Ages 18 - 99
Wednesday
7:00 PM to 8:00 PM
Studio D
Main: The Studio Athens
$20.00
Int/Adv Tap
Tabitha Robbins
Level: Intermediate/ Advanced

Explore the art of tap dance in this intermediate/advanced technique class!

Ages 18 - 99
Tuesday
7:15 PM to 8:00 PM
Studio SPACE
Main: The Studio Athens
$20.00
Int/Advanced Swing
Melissa Gogo
Level: Intermediate/Advanced

This class is for those who are comfortable social dancing on a regular basis. You have a solid foundation and can confidently execute 6- and 8-count patterns. This class will challenge you with more complex moves, a variety of tempos, styling variations, and musicality as well as expose you to the wider family of swing styles and dance history.

Ages 18 - 99
Tuesday
7:30 PM to 8:30 PM
Studio 3
Main: The Studio Athens
$20.00
Beginner Swing Sampler
Melissa Gogo
Level: OPEN (Beginner Friendly)

Brand new to swing dance? Been studying it a short while, and still perfecting your 6- an 8-count patterns? This is the class for you! We'll be working on the Lindy Hop and West Coast Swing styles this semester.

Ages 18 - 99
Wednesday
7:30 PM to 8:30 PM
Studio 2
Main: The Studio Athens
$20.00
Belly Dance for ANY Body!
Jennifer Kay
Level: OPEN (Beginner Friendly)

A fun and welcoming class combining Egyptian dance technique and combinations, modern and traditional music, and a unique group improvisational style. You will be shimmying right away!




Ages 18 - 99
Monday
8:00 PM to 9:00 PM
Studio D
Main: The Studio Athens
$20.00
Burlesque
Keatyn Lee
Level: OPEN (Beginner Friendly)

Come learn beginning to intermediate level choreography and floor work while learning the basics of burlesque and increasing body confidence and flexibility. KNEE PADS STRONGLY RECOMMENDED.

Ages 18 - 99
Tuesday
8:00 PM to 9:00 PM
Studio D
Main: The Studio Athens
$20.00