Open Classes 2024

Name
Days
Location
Open Beg/Intermediate Adult Ballet w/ Susan
Tuesday
6:00 PM to 7:30 PM
Gail Towbes Center for Dance
Open Beginning Adult Ballet w/ Susan
Thursday
6:00 PM to 7:30 PM
Gail Towbes Center for Dance
Open Intermediate Adult Ballet w/ Allison
Thursday
6:00 PM to 7:30 PM
Gail Towbes Center for Dance
Open Intermediate Adult Ballet w/ Allison
Saturday
9:00 AM to 10:30 AM
Gail Towbes Center for Dance

Fall 2024

Name
Days
Location
Ballet Level 1
Ballet Level 1 is for students who are 8+ years old by Sept. 2024. Ballet Level 1 meets twice a week for ballet class.
This class performs in the Nutcracker, and the SSBA Spring performance.
Teaching Artists: Madelyne Herbert/Mei-Ling Rees (Wednesday), Allison Gustafson (Friday)
Dress code (female identifying): Green leotard, green skirt (optional) pink tights, pink ballet shoes, hair in a bun.
Dress code (male identifying): Black tights or leggings, black ballet shoes, white shirt.
Wednesday Friday
3:30 PM to 4:30 PM
Studio B
Gail Towbes Center for Dance
Ballet Level 2A
Ballet Level 2A is for students who have had at least 1 year of ballet experience.
Ballet Level 2A meets twice a week for ballet class.
This class performs in the Nutcracker and the SSBA Spring performance.
Teaching artists: Nathaniel Tyson (Monday), Allison Gustafson (Wednesday)
Dress code (female identifying): Purple leotard, purple skirt (optional), pink tights, pink ballet shoes, hair in a bun
Dress code (male identifying): Black tights or leggings, black ballet shoes, white shirt
Monday Wednesday
3:30 PM to 4:30 PM
Studio B
Gail Towbes Center for Dance
Ballet Level 2B
Ballet Level 2B is for students who have completed at least 2 years of ballet training.
Ballet Level 2 meets twice a week for ballet class.
This class performs in the Nutcracker and the SSBA Spring performance.
Teaching artists: Allison Gustafson (Monday), Noam Tsivkin (Wednesday)
Dress code: (female identifying): Purple leotard, purple skirt (optional), pink tights, pink ballet shoes, hair in a bun
Dress code (male identifying): Black tights or leggings, black ballet shoes, white shirt
M 3:30 PM-4:30 PM
W 3:30 PM-4:30 PM
Studio D
Gail Towbes Center for Dance
Ballet Level 3A
This class is for dancers who have completed at least 3 years of ballet training.
Ballet Level 3A meets twice a week for ballet class and once a week for Pointe & Pre-Pointe. Students will be invited to go en pointe at the school directors’ discretion.
This class performs in the Nutcracker, and the SSBA Spring performance.
Teaching artists: Allison Gustafson (Tuesday & Thursday), Noam Tsivkin (Thursday).
Dress code: Black or light blue leotard, black or light blue skirt (optional), pink tights, pink ballet slippers, hair in a bun.
Tu 3:30 PM-4:30 PM
Th 3:30 PM-5:30 PM
Studio B
Gail Towbes Center for Dance
Ballet Level 3B
This class is for dancers who have completed at least 3 years of ballet training.
Ballet Level 3B meets three times per week for ballet class and once a week for Pointe/Pre-Pointe & Conditioning. Students will be invited to go en pointe at the school director's discretion. This class performs in the Nutcracker, and the SSBA Spring performance.
Teaching artists: Arianna Hartanov (Tuesday), Allison Gustafson (Thursday), Noam Tsivkin (Saturday)
Dress code: Black or light blue leotard, black or light blue skirt (optional), pink tights, pink ballet slippers, hair in a bun
Tu 3:30 PM-4:30 PM
Th 3:30 PM-5:30 PM
Sa 9:00 AM-10:30 AM
Gail Towbes Center for Dance
Ballet Level 4A
Ballet Level 4A is for students who have completed at least 4 years of ballet training.
This class performs in the Nutcracker (SSBYD only), Rudolph, and the SSBA Spring performance. Dancers at this level may audition for State Street Ballet Young Dancers.
Teaching Artists: Allison Gustafson (Tuesday, Friday), Cecily MacDougall (Thursday), Noam Tsivkin (Saturday)
Dress code (female identifying): Black or rose pink leotard, pink ballet shoes, pink tights, hair in a bun, pink pointe shoes
Dress code (male identifying): Black tights or leggings, black ballet shoes, white shirt
Tu 4:30 PM-5:30 PM
Th 4:30 PM-5:45 PM
F 4:30 PM-5:30 PM
Sa 9:00 AM-10:30 AM
Gail Towbes Center for Dance
Ballet Level 4B
Ballet Level 4B is for students who have completed at least 4 years of ballet training. This class performs in the Nutcracker (SSBYD only), Rudolph, and the SSBA Spring performance. Dancers at this level may audition for State Street Ballet Young Dancers.
Teaching Artists: Cecily MacDougall (Monday), Noam Tsivkin (Wednesday), Marina Fliagina (Friday), Allison Gustafson (Saturday)
Dress code (female identifying): Black or rose pink leotard, pink ballet shoes, pink tights, hair in a bun, pink pointe shoes
Dress code (male identifying): Black tights or leggings, black ballet shoes, white shirt
M 4:30 PM-6:00 PM
W 4:30 PM-6:00 PM
F 4:30 PM-5:30 PM
Sa 10:30 AM-12:00 PM
Gail Towbes Center for Dance
Ballet Level 4C
Ballet Level 4C is for students who have completed at least 4 years of ballet training. Students at this level may audition for State Street Ballet Young Dancers. This class performs in the Nutcracker (SSBYD Only), Rudolph, and the SSBA Spring performance.
Teaching Artists: Cecily MacDougall (Monday), Noam Tsivkin (Wednesday), Marina Fliagina (Friday), Allison Gustafson (Saturday).
Dress code (female identifying): Black or rose pink leotard, pink ballet shoes, pink tights, hair in a bun, pink pointe shoes
Dress code (male identifying): Black tights or leggings, black ballet shoes, white shirt
M 4:30 PM-6:00 PM
W 4:30 PM-6:00 PM
F 4:30 PM-5:30 PM
Sa 10:30 AM-12:00 PM
Gail Towbes Center for Dance
Ballet Level 5
Ballet Level 5 is for students who have completed at least 5 years of ballet training. This class performs in the Nutcracker (SSBYD Only), Rudolph, and the SSBA Spring performance. Students at this level may audition for State Street Ballet Young Dancers.
Teaching Artists: Allison Gustafson (Monday), Cecily MacDougall (Wednesday), Amara Galloway (Friday), Noam Tsivkin (Saturday)
Dress code (female identifying): Black or royal blue leotard, pink ballet shoes, pink tights, hair in a bun, pink pointe shoes
Dress code (male identifying): Black tights or leggings, black ballet shoes, white shirt
M 4:30 PM-6:00 PM
W 4:30 PM-6:00 PM
F 4:30 PM-5:30 PM
Sa 10:30 AM-12:00 PM
Gail Towbes Center for Dance
Ballet Level 6
Ballet Level 6 is for students who have completed at least 6 years of ballet training. This class performs in the Nutcracker (SSBYD Only), Rudolph, and the SSBA Spring performance. Students at this level may audition for State Street Ballet Young Dancers.
Teaching Artists: Allison Gustafson (Monday), Cecily MacDougall (Wednesday), Amara Galloway (Friday), Noam Tsivkin (Saturday)
Dress code (female identifying): Black or royal blue leotard, pink ballet shoes, pink tights, hair in a bun, pink pointe shoes
Dress code (male identifying): Black tights or leggings, black ballet shoes, white shirt
M 4:30 PM-6:00 PM
W 4:30 PM-6:00 PM
F 4:30 PM-5:30 PM
Sa 10:30 AM-12:00 PM
Gail Towbes Center for Dance
Beginning Hip Hop
Learn to pop, lock, and groove with the beat! This class is for students aged 5-9. This class performs in Rudolph and the SSBA spring show.
Teaching artist: Hailey Maynard
Dress code: Athletic shoes, comfortable dance clothes, hair pulled back
Cost: $375 or $325 if registered for an additional class
Tuesday
3:30 PM to 4:30 PM
Studio A
Gail Towbes Center for Dance
Beginning Tap
Beginning Tap is for students ages 5-9. This class performs in Rudolph and the SSBA spring show.
Teaching artist: Hailey Maynard
Dress code: Black tap shoes, comfortable dance clothes, hair pulled back
Cost: $375 or $325 if registered for an additional class
Friday
4:30 PM to 5:30 PM
Studio A
Gail Towbes Center for Dance
Boys Ballet
Boys Ballet is for male-identifying students who want to expand their ballet skills and in an all boys class! This class performs in Rudolph and the SSBA Spring show.
Teaching Artist: Noam Tsivkin
Dress code: Black tights or leggings, black ballet shoes, white shirt
Cost: $0 if registered for an additional class
Tuesday
4:30 PM to 5:30 PM
Studio A
Gail Towbes Center for Dance
Hula for Kids (6 WEEK CLASS)
Hula for Kids is a 6-week class taught by Mei-Ling Murray, running from August 28 to October 2nd.
Teaching Artist: Mei-Ling Murray
Cost: $115
Wednesday
4:30 PM to 5:30 PM
Studio C
Gail Towbes Center for Dance
Intermediate/Advanced Tap
Intermediate/Advanced Tap is for students ages 9-18. This class performs in Rudolph and the SSBA spring show.
Teaching artist: Hailey Maynard
Dress code: Black tap shoes, comfortable dance clothes, hair pulled back
Cost: $375 or $325 if registered for an additional class
Tuesday
6:30 PM to 7:30 PM
Studio B
Gail Towbes Center for Dance
Level 1 Jazz
This class is for students 8+ or in Level 1. Jazz Level 1 is for students who want to learn to move with style and add some dynamics to their dancing! This class performs in Rudolph and the SSBA Spring performance.
Teaching artist: Madelyne Herbert
Dress code: Black pants, leggings, or shorts, Level color leotard or shirt, black jazz shoes, hair pulled back
Cost: $375 or $325 if registered for an additional class
Wednesday
4:30 PM to 5:30 PM
Studio A
Gail Towbes Center for Dance
Level 2A&B Jazz
This class is for students 9+, or in Level 2A&B. Jazz 2A&B is for students who want to learn to move with style and add some dynamics to their dancing! This class performs in Rudolph and the SSBA Spring performance.
Teaching artist: Madelyne Herbert
Dress code: Black pants, leggings, or shorts, leotard or shirt, black jazz shoes, hair pulled back
Cost: $375 or $325 if registered for an additional class
Monday
4:30 PM to 5:30 PM
Studio C
Gail Towbes Center for Dance
Level 3A&B Jazz
This class is for students 10+, or in Level 3A&B. Jazz Level 3A&B is for students who want to learn to move with style and add some dynamics to their dancing! This class performs in Rudolph and the SSBA Spring performance.
Teaching artist: Madelyne Herbert
Dress code: Black leggings, pants, or jazz shorts, leotard or shirt, black jazz shoes, hair pulled back
Cost: $375 or $325 if registered for an additional class
Tuesday
4:30 PM to 5:30 PM
Studio B
Gail Towbes Center for Dance
Level 3B&4A Contemporary
This class is for students 11+, or in Level 3B&4A. Dancers will learn the basics of contemporary dance. This class performs in Rudolph and the SSBA Spring performance.
Teaching artist: Fenna Roukema
Dress code: Socks or bare feet, comfortable dance clothes, hair pulled back
Cost: $375 or $325 if registered for an additional class
Thursday
6:00 PM to 7:00 PM
Studio B
Gail Towbes Center for Dance
Level 4A Jazz
This class is for students 10+, or in Level 4A. Jazz 4A is for students who want to learn to move with style and add some dynamics to their dancing! This class performs in Rudolph and the SSBA Spring show.
Teaching Artist: Madelyne Herbert
Dress code: Black leggings, pants, or shorts, leotard or shirt, black jazz shoes, hair pulled back
Cost: $375 or $325 if registered for an additional class
Tuesday
5:30 PM to 6:30 PM
Studio C
Gail Towbes Center for Dance
Level 4B&C Contemporary
For the intermediate student with at least one year of experience with contemporary dance, or in Level 4B&C. This class performs in Rudolph and the SSBA Spring performance.
Teaching artist: Fenna Roukema
Dress code: Socks or bare feet, comfortable dance clothes, hair pulled back
Cost: $375 or $325 if registered for an additional class
Monday
6:00 PM to 7:00 PM
Studio D
Gail Towbes Center for Dance
Level 4B&C Jazz
Level 4B&C Jazz is for students who want to learn to move with style and add some dynamics to their dancing! This class performs in Rudolph and the SSBA Spring show.
Teaching Artist: Arianna Hartanov
Dress code: Black leggings, pants, or shorts, leotard or shirt, black jazz shoes, hair pulled back
Cost: $375 or $325 if registered for an additional class
Tuesday
4:30 PM to 5:30 PM
Studio D
Gail Towbes Center for Dance
Level 5&6 Contemporary
For the advanced student with at least two years of experience with contemporary dance, or in Level 5&6. This class performs in Rudolph and the SSBA Spring performance.
Teaching artist: Fenna Roukema
Dress code: Socks or bare feet, comfortable dance clothes, hair pulled back
Cost: $375 or $325 if registered for an additional class
Tuesday
6:30 PM to 7:30 PM
Studio D
Gail Towbes Center for Dance
Level 5&6 Jazz
Jazz 5&6 is for students who want to learn to move with style and add some dynamics to their dancing! This class performs in Rudolph and the SSBA Spring show.
Teaching Artist: Arianna Hartanov
Dress code: Black leggings, pants, or shorts, leotard or shirt, black jazz shoes, hair pulled back
Cost: $375 or $325 if registered for an additional class
Tuesday
5:30 PM to 6:30 PM
Studio D
Gail Towbes Center for Dance
Mommy/Daddy & Me
This fun exploration of dance class is for little ones ages 1+ to learn the very basics of movement and music with their parent! Mommy/Daddy & Me Ballet students do not perform. This class can be enrolled in for the whole semester or can be attended on a drop in basis.
Saturday
9:15 AM to 10:00 AM
Studio A
Gail Towbes Center for Dance
Pre-Ballet A
Pre-Ballet A is for beginning dancers 3+. This class performs in Rudolph and the SSBA Spring performance.
Pre-Ballet is an introduction to ballet basics using methods designed for young imaginative minds and bodies. Students are given the opportunity to move, stretch, and improve self-confidence while being introduced to basic ballet concepts, body alignment, posture, locomotor skills, as well as develop self-expression through creative movement.
Teaching artist: TBA
Dress code (female identifying): Light pink leotard, pink tights, pink ballet shoes, short pink skirt
Dress code (male identifying): Black tights, leggings, or dance shorts, plain white or black top, black ballet shoes
Monday
3:30 PM to 4:15 PM
Studio A
Gail Towbes Center for Dance
Pre-Ballet A
Pre-Ballet A is for beginning dancers 3+. This class performs in Rudolph and the SSBA Spring performance.
Pre-Ballet is an introduction to ballet basics using methods designed for young imaginative minds and bodies. Students are given the opportunity to move, stretch, and improve self-confidence while being introduced to basic ballet concepts, body alignment, posture, locomotor skills, as well as develop self-expression through creative movement.
Teaching artist: TBA
Dress code (female identifying): Light pink leotard, pink tights, pink ballet shoes, short pink skirt
Dress code (male identifying): Black tights, leggings, or dance shorts, plain white or black top, black ballet shoes
Saturday
10:00 AM to 10:45 AM
Studio A
Gail Towbes Center for Dance
Pre-Ballet B
Pre-Ballet B is for beginning dancers 5+. This class performs in Rudolph and the SSBA Spring performance.
Pre-Ballet is an introduction to ballet basics using methods designed for young imaginative minds and bodies. Students are given the opportunity to move, stretch, and improve self-confidence while being introduced to basic ballet concepts, body alignment, posture, locomotor skills, as well as develop self-expression through creative movement.
Teaching artist: TBA
Dress code (female identifying): Light pink leotard, pink tights, pink ballet shoes, short pink skirt
Dress code (male identifying): Black tights, leggings, or dance shorts, plain white or black top, black ballet shoes
Saturday
10:45 AM to 11:30 AM
Studio A
Gail Towbes Center for Dance
Pre-Ballet B
Pre-Ballet B is for beginning dancers 5+. This class performs in Rudolph and the SSBA Spring performance.
Pre-Ballet is an introduction to ballet basics using methods designed for young imaginative minds and bodies. Students are given the opportunity to move, stretch, and improve self-confidence while being introduced to basic ballet concepts, body alignment, posture, locomotor skills, as well as develop self-expression through creative movement.
Teaching artist: TBA
Dress code (female identifying): Light pink leotard, pink tights, pink ballet shoes, short pink skirt
Dress code (male identifying): Black tights, leggings, or dance shorts, plain white or black top, black ballet shoes
Friday
3:30 PM to 4:15 PM
Studio C
Gail Towbes Center for Dance
Pre-Ballet: Ballet/Jazz Combo
Ballet/Jazz Combo is a class designed for students aged 4-6. Children will learn the basics of ballet and tap and learn two separate dances for Rudolph and the SSBA Spring performance.
Teaching artist: Madelyne Herbert
Dress code (female identifying): Light pink leotard, pink tights, pink ballet shoes, short pink skirt, black tap shoes, hair in a bun
Dress code (male identifying): Black tights, leggings, or dance shorts, plain white or black top, black ballet shoes, black tap shoes
Tuesday
3:30 PM to 4:30 PM
Studio C
Gail Towbes Center for Dance
Pre-Ballet: Ballet/Tap Combo
Jazz/Tap combo is a 60 minute class designed for students ages 4-6. Children will learn the basics of jazz and tap and learn two separate dances for the SSBA Winter and Spring performances.
Teaching artist: Hailey Maynard
Dress code (female identifying): Light pink leotard, pink tights or black leggings, short pink skirt (optional), black jazz shoes, black tap shoes
Dress code (male identifying): Black tights, leggings, or dance shorts, plain white or black top, black jazz shoes, black tap shoes
Friday
3:30 PM to 4:30 PM
Studio A
Gail Towbes Center for Dance
Primary Ballet
Primary Ballet is for students 6+. This class performs in the Nutcracker and the SSBA spring performance.
Teaching artist: Amara Galloway
Dress code (female identifying): Light yellow leotard, pink tights, pink ballet shoes, short yellow skirt (optional)
Dress code (male identifying): Black tights, leggings, or dance shorts, plain white or black top, black ballet shoes
Thursday
3:30 PM to 4:30 PM
Studio A
Gail Towbes Center for Dance
Primary Ballet/Jazz Combo
Primary Ballet/Jazz Combo is for students 6+. Students will learn the basics of ballet and jazz dance. This class performs two dances in Rudolph and the SSBA Spring performance.
Teaching artist: Madelyne Herbert
Dress code (female identifying): Light yellow leotard, pink tights, pink ballet shoes, short yellow skirt (optional), black jazz shoes
Dress code (male identifying): Black tights, leggings, or dance shorts, plain white or black top, black ballet shoes, black jazz shoes
Monday
3:30 PM to 4:30 PM
Studio C
Gail Towbes Center for Dance
Primary Jazz/Tap Combo
Primary Jazz/Tap Combo is for students 6+. Students will learn the basics of tap and jazz dance. This class performs two dances in Rudolph and the SSBA Spring performance.
Teaching artist: Amara Galloway
Dress code (female identifying): Light yellow leotard, pink tights, black tap shoes, black jazz shoes
Dress code (male identifying): Black tights, leggings, or dance shorts, plain white or black top, black tap shoes, black jazz shoes
Thursday
4:30 PM to 5:30 PM
Studio A
Gail Towbes Center for Dance
SSBYD Conditioning
Stretch, strengthen, and improve your technique! This class is free & recommended for SSBYD.
Teaching artist: Amara Galloway
Dress code: Comfortable, tight fitting dance clothes or warm ups
Friday
4:00 PM to 4:30 PM
Studio D
Gail Towbes Center for Dance
SSBYD Pointe & Variations Level 4B&C
Students will learn the mechanics of pointe work while refining their technique and artistry by learning solos from a principal dancer. This class is free for SSBYD students.
Teaching artist: Amber Hirschfield
Dress code: Black or pink leotard, ballet skirt (optional), pink tights, hair in a bun, pink pointe shoes

Tuesday
5:30 PM to 6:30 PM
Studio B
Gail Towbes Center for Dance
SSBYD Pointe & Variations Level 5&6
Students will learn the mechanics of pointe work while refining their technique and artistry by learning solos from a principal dancer. This class is free for SSBYD students.
Teaching artist: Amber Hirschfield
Dress code: Black or pink leotard, ballet skirt (optional), pink tights, hair in a bun, pink pointe shoes
Monday
6:00 PM to 7:00 PM
Studio B
Gail Towbes Center for Dance
Yoga for Kids (6 WEEK CLASS)
Yoga for Kids is a 6-week class taught by Mei-Ling Murray, running from October 9th to November 13th.
Teaching Artist: Mei-Ling Murray
Cost: $115
Wednesday
4:30 PM to 5:30 PM
Studio C
Gail Towbes Center for Dance