UFDA 2024-2025
Creative Movement - ages 2-3 (session 1)
Melissa Daniel
$60 for a 6 week class. 10/14-11/18
Students will be introduced to basic dance locomotor movements, develop musicality and create imaginative stories through movement. Parents are welcome to participate.
New and returning students can enroll for this class.
Students can wear any comfortable clothing to move in. Students will move in their bare feet.
Melissa Daniel
$60 for a 6 week class. 10/14-11/18
Students will be introduced to basic dance locomotor movements, develop musicality and create imaginative stories through movement. Parents are welcome to participate.
New and returning students can enroll for this class.
Students can wear any comfortable clothing to move in. Students will move in their bare feet.
Monday
4:30 PM to 5:00 PM
4:30 PM to 5:00 PM
Studio A
Upper Falls Dance Academy
Upper Falls Dance Academy
$60.00
Introduction to Dance (4-5 yr. old)
Melissa Daniel
This class is full
This class introduces the young child to musicality, simple floor patterns, partnering, mime coordination and strengthening exercises.
Pale pink leotard& tights. Pink leather ballet shoes.
Melissa Daniel
This class is full
This class introduces the young child to musicality, simple floor patterns, partnering, mime coordination and strengthening exercises.
Pale pink leotard& tights. Pink leather ballet shoes.
Monday
5:00 PM to 5:45 PM
5:00 PM to 5:45 PM
Studio A
Upper Falls Dance Academy
Upper Falls Dance Academy
Jazz 2
Marilyn Pierce
This class is full
Marilyn Pierce
This class is full
Monday
5:45 PM to 6:45 PM
5:45 PM to 6:45 PM
Studio B
Upper Falls Dance Academy
Upper Falls Dance Academy
Primary Ballet & Tap
Melissa Daniel
This class is full
Continuation of Introduction of Dance skills for ballet & beginning level tap skills that work to develop rhythm and foot articulation.
Pale blue leotard, pink tights, pink leather ballet shoes (professional style i.e. Bloch, capezio) & black Maryjane style tap shoes.
Melissa Daniel
This class is full
Continuation of Introduction of Dance skills for ballet & beginning level tap skills that work to develop rhythm and foot articulation.
Pale blue leotard, pink tights, pink leather ballet shoes (professional style i.e. Bloch, capezio) & black Maryjane style tap shoes.
Monday
5:45 PM to 6:45 PM
5:45 PM to 6:45 PM
Studio B
Upper Falls Dance Academy
Upper Falls Dance Academy
Ballet 4
Melissa Daniel
Melissa Daniel
Monday
6:45 PM to 7:45 PM
6:45 PM to 7:45 PM
Studio B
Upper Falls Dance Academy
Upper Falls Dance Academy
Ballet 7 (non-performing)
Marilyn Pierce
This class will be a non-performance class. Students will continue to work on skills that coincide with an additional Ballet 7 class.
Marilyn Pierce
This class will be a non-performance class. Students will continue to work on skills that coincide with an additional Ballet 7 class.
Monday
6:45 PM to 7:45 PM
6:45 PM to 7:45 PM
Studio A
Upper Falls Dance Academy
Upper Falls Dance Academy
Intermediate/Advanced Jazz & Contemporary
Marilyn Pierce
Pre-Requisite: Jazz 7 & above. This class will be a combination class where students will learn both jazz and contemporary dance skills. Upon instructor evaluation students may perform in 2 dance pieces in annual show.
Marilyn Pierce
Pre-Requisite: Jazz 7 & above. This class will be a combination class where students will learn both jazz and contemporary dance skills. Upon instructor evaluation students may perform in 2 dance pieces in annual show.
Monday
7:45 PM to 9:00 PM
7:45 PM to 9:00 PM
Studio A
Upper Falls Dance Academy
Upper Falls Dance Academy
Creative Movement - ages 3-4 (session 1)
Melissa Daniel
$60 for a 6 week class. October 15-November 19
Students will be introduced to basic dance locomotor movements, develop musicality and create imaginative stories through movement.
New and returning students can enroll for this class.
Students may wear any color leotard & pink leather ballet shoes or any clothing comfortable to move in and bare feet.
Melissa Daniel
$60 for a 6 week class. October 15-November 19
Students will be introduced to basic dance locomotor movements, develop musicality and create imaginative stories through movement.
New and returning students can enroll for this class.
Students may wear any color leotard & pink leather ballet shoes or any clothing comfortable to move in and bare feet.
Tuesday
4:45 PM to 5:15 PM
4:45 PM to 5:15 PM
Studio A
Upper Falls Dance Academy
Upper Falls Dance Academy
$60.00
Introduction to Dance & Tap (5-6 yr. old)
Melissa Daniel
This class is full
This class introduces the young child to musicality, simple floor patterns, partnering, mime coordination and strengthening exercises. Basic tap skills will be introduced for the 1st 15 minutes of class. Tap will not be performed in the annual performance. Dancers will only perform 1 ballet dance in performance.
Pink leotard, pink tights, pink leather ballet shoes and black Tap shoes must be a professional dance brand, such as Capezio or Bloch. These shoes have the appropriate metal taps that won't scratch or damage dance floors.
Melissa Daniel
This class is full
This class introduces the young child to musicality, simple floor patterns, partnering, mime coordination and strengthening exercises. Basic tap skills will be introduced for the 1st 15 minutes of class. Tap will not be performed in the annual performance. Dancers will only perform 1 ballet dance in performance.
Pink leotard, pink tights, pink leather ballet shoes and black Tap shoes must be a professional dance brand, such as Capezio or Bloch. These shoes have the appropriate metal taps that won't scratch or damage dance floors.
Tuesday
5:15 PM to 6:00 PM
5:15 PM to 6:00 PM
Studio B
Upper Falls Dance Academy
Upper Falls Dance Academy
Ballet 6
Melissa Daniel
Melissa Daniel
Tuesday
6:00 PM to 7:00 PM
6:00 PM to 7:00 PM
Studio A
Upper Falls Dance Academy
Upper Falls Dance Academy
Modern 4
Jamie VanRensselaer
Pre-requisite: Modern 3
Jamie VanRensselaer
Pre-requisite: Modern 3
Tuesday
6:00 PM to 7:00 PM
6:00 PM to 7:00 PM
Studio B
Upper Falls Dance Academy
Upper Falls Dance Academy
Ballet 7
Melissa Daniel
Melissa Daniel
Tuesday
7:00 PM to 8:00 PM
7:00 PM to 8:00 PM
Studio A
Upper Falls Dance Academy
Upper Falls Dance Academy
Modern 3
Jamie VanRensselaer
Pre-requisite: Modern 2
Jamie VanRensselaer
Pre-requisite: Modern 2
Tuesday
7:00 PM to 8:00 PM
7:00 PM to 8:00 PM
Studio B
Upper Falls Dance Academy
Upper Falls Dance Academy
Beginning Pointe
Melissa Daniel
Instructors Approval + enrolled in 2 ballet classes level 7 and above.
Melissa Daniel
Instructors Approval + enrolled in 2 ballet classes level 7 and above.
Tuesday
8:00 PM to 8:30 PM
8:00 PM to 8:30 PM
Studio B
Upper Falls Dance Academy
Upper Falls Dance Academy
Intermediate/Advanced Modern
Jamie VanRensselaer
Prerequisite - Int./ Advanced Modern or Instructors Approval
Jamie VanRensselaer
Prerequisite - Int./ Advanced Modern or Instructors Approval
Tuesday
8:00 PM to 9:00 PM
8:00 PM to 9:00 PM
Studio A
Upper Falls Dance Academy
Upper Falls Dance Academy
Ballet 1
Alexa Hewitt
Alexa Hewitt
Wednesday
5:00 PM to 5:45 PM
5:00 PM to 5:45 PM
Studio B
Upper Falls Dance Academy
Upper Falls Dance Academy
Modern 1
Alyson Shiflett
Alyson Shiflett
Wednesday
5:00 PM to 6:00 PM
5:00 PM to 6:00 PM
Studio B
Upper Falls Dance Academy
Upper Falls Dance Academy
Tap 1
Alexa Hewitt
Alexa Hewitt
Wednesday
5:45 PM to 6:15 PM
5:45 PM to 6:15 PM
Studio B
Upper Falls Dance Academy
Upper Falls Dance Academy
Intermediate/Advanced Ballet
Alyson Shiflett
Alyson Shiflett
Wednesday
6:00 PM to 7:00 PM
6:00 PM to 7:00 PM
Studio A
Upper Falls Dance Academy
Upper Falls Dance Academy
Tap 2/3
Alexa Hewitt
This class is full
This tap class will be a continuation of skills learned in both Tap 1 and Tap 2.
Alexa Hewitt
This class is full
This tap class will be a continuation of skills learned in both Tap 1 and Tap 2.
Wednesday
6:15 PM to 7:00 PM
6:15 PM to 7:00 PM
Studio B
Upper Falls Dance Academy
Upper Falls Dance Academy
Intermediate / Advanced Pointe
Alyson Shiflett
Alyson Shiflett
Wednesday
7:00 PM to 7:30 PM
7:00 PM to 7:30 PM
Studio A
Upper Falls Dance Academy
Upper Falls Dance Academy
Jazz 1
Alexa Hewitt
This class is full
Pre-Requisite - Beginning Jazz + Registered in a ballet class
Alexa Hewitt
This class is full
Pre-Requisite - Beginning Jazz + Registered in a ballet class
Wednesday
7:00 PM to 8:00 PM
7:00 PM to 8:00 PM
Studio B
Upper Falls Dance Academy
Upper Falls Dance Academy
Jazz 7
Alyson Shiflett
Alyson Shiflett
Wednesday
7:30 PM to 9:00 PM
7:30 PM to 9:00 PM
Studio A
Upper Falls Dance Academy
Upper Falls Dance Academy
Teen Beginning Jazz (8-week session)
Alexa Hewitt
Reserve your spot for Teen Beginning Jazz. $128 for 8 week session class 10/16-12/11 (no class 11/27) will be billed once minimum enrollment is met. Teen Beginning Jazz is for teens who want to learn the style of jazz dance without any or limited previous training.
Alexa Hewitt
Reserve your spot for Teen Beginning Jazz. $128 for 8 week session class 10/16-12/11 (no class 11/27) will be billed once minimum enrollment is met. Teen Beginning Jazz is for teens who want to learn the style of jazz dance without any or limited previous training.
Wednesday
8:00 PM to 9:00 PM
8:00 PM to 9:00 PM
Studio B
Upper Falls Dance Academy
Upper Falls Dance Academy
Ballet 2
Tara Vierheller
Tara Vierheller
Thursday
5:00 PM to 6:00 PM
5:00 PM to 6:00 PM
Studio B
Upper Falls Dance Academy
Upper Falls Dance Academy
Tap 4
Gary / Melissa
Gary / Melissa
Thursday
5:30 PM to 6:15 PM
5:30 PM to 6:15 PM
Studio A
Upper Falls Dance Academy
Upper Falls Dance Academy
Ballet 3
Tara Vierheller
This class is full
Tara Vierheller
This class is full
Thursday
6:00 PM to 7:00 PM
6:00 PM to 7:00 PM
Studio B
Upper Falls Dance Academy
Upper Falls Dance Academy
Tap 7
Gary / Melissa
Pre-requisite Tap 5 / instructor approval
Gary / Melissa
Pre-requisite Tap 5 / instructor approval
Thursday
6:15 PM to 7:00 PM
6:15 PM to 7:00 PM
Studio A
Upper Falls Dance Academy
Upper Falls Dance Academy
Contemporary 3
Tara Vierheller
Must take Ballet at 7 or higher level & an additional 2 classes in ballet, Jazz or Modern class at 7 or higher level,
Tara Vierheller
Must take Ballet at 7 or higher level & an additional 2 classes in ballet, Jazz or Modern class at 7 or higher level,
Thursday
7:00 PM to 8:00 PM
7:00 PM to 8:00 PM
Studio A
Upper Falls Dance Academy
Upper Falls Dance Academy
Intermediate/Advanced Tap
Gary / Melissa
Pre-requisite Tap 7 / instructors approval
Gary / Melissa
Pre-requisite Tap 7 / instructors approval
Thursday
7:00 PM to 7:45 PM
7:00 PM to 7:45 PM
Studio B
Upper Falls Dance Academy
Upper Falls Dance Academy
Intermediate/Advanced Ballet & Pointe
Tara Vierheller
This ballet class will be non-performing class and students will work in their pointe shoes instead of soft ballet shoes.
Tara Vierheller
This ballet class will be non-performing class and students will work in their pointe shoes instead of soft ballet shoes.
Thursday
8:00 PM to 9:00 PM
8:00 PM to 9:00 PM
Studio A
Upper Falls Dance Academy
Upper Falls Dance Academy
Ballet 4 - Syllabus (non-performing)
Tara Vierheller
Pre-Requisite: Teacher Approval
Dancers will continue to learn set exercises from the Grade 4 level Royal Academy of Dance syllabus, which will include set dances and character dance work. www.usroyalacademyofdance.org
Tara Vierheller
Pre-Requisite: Teacher Approval
Dancers will continue to learn set exercises from the Grade 4 level Royal Academy of Dance syllabus, which will include set dances and character dance work. www.usroyalacademyofdance.org
Saturday
9:30 AM to 10:30 AM
9:30 AM to 10:30 AM
Studio B
Upper Falls Dance Academy
Upper Falls Dance Academy
Beginning Modern (8-week session class)
Tara Vierheller
This class is full
Introduction to basic modern skills.
8-week class will be held October 12 - December 14 ( no class Nov. 30 & Dec. 7) A session fee of $115.
Tara Vierheller
This class is full
Introduction to basic modern skills.
8-week class will be held October 12 - December 14 ( no class Nov. 30 & Dec. 7) A session fee of $115.
Saturday
10:30 AM to 11:15 AM
10:30 AM to 11:15 AM
Studio A
Upper Falls Dance Academy
Upper Falls Dance Academy
$115.00
UFDA Session Classes 2024-2025
Creative Movement - ages 2-3 (Winter Session)
Melissa Daniel
$60 for a 6 week class. 1/6-2/10
Students will be introduced to basic dance locomotor movements, develop musicality and create imaginative stories through movement. Parents are welcome to participate.
New and returning students can enroll for this class.
Students can wear any comfortable clothing to move in. Students will move in their bare feet.
Melissa Daniel
$60 for a 6 week class. 1/6-2/10
Students will be introduced to basic dance locomotor movements, develop musicality and create imaginative stories through movement. Parents are welcome to participate.
New and returning students can enroll for this class.
Students can wear any comfortable clothing to move in. Students will move in their bare feet.
Monday
4:30 PM to 5:00 PM
4:30 PM to 5:00 PM
Studio A
Upper Falls Dance Academy
Upper Falls Dance Academy
$60.00
Creative Movement - ages 3-4 (Winter Session)
Melissa Daniel
$60 for a 6 week class. January 7- February 11
Students will be introduced to basic dance locomotor movements, develop musicality and create imaginative stories through movement.
New and returning students can enroll for this class.
Students may wear any color leotard & pink leather ballet shoes or any clothing comfortable to move in and bare feet.
Melissa Daniel
$60 for a 6 week class. January 7- February 11
Students will be introduced to basic dance locomotor movements, develop musicality and create imaginative stories through movement.
New and returning students can enroll for this class.
Students may wear any color leotard & pink leather ballet shoes or any clothing comfortable to move in and bare feet.
Tuesday
4:45 PM to 5:15 PM
4:45 PM to 5:15 PM
Studio A
Upper Falls Dance Academy
Upper Falls Dance Academy
$60.00
Beginning Jazz (Winter Session)
Tara Vierheller
Introduction to basic jazz skills. Ages 8+
6-week class will be held January 7 - February 11. A session fee of $84
Tara Vierheller
Introduction to basic jazz skills. Ages 8+
6-week class will be held January 7 - February 11. A session fee of $84
Tuesday
5:15 PM to 6:00 PM
5:15 PM to 6:00 PM
Studio B
Upper Falls Dance Academy
Upper Falls Dance Academy
$84.00
Hip Hop - ages 8+ (Winter Session)
Abby Hurd
6-week session, 1/25-3/1
Session Fee: $84
Students will be introduced to Hip Hop moves and focus on hip hop combinations and routines.
Students can wear any comfortable workout clothing. White Soled tennis shoes / tan jazz shoes.
Abby Hurd
6-week session, 1/25-3/1
Session Fee: $84
Students will be introduced to Hip Hop moves and focus on hip hop combinations and routines.
Students can wear any comfortable workout clothing. White Soled tennis shoes / tan jazz shoes.
Saturday
9:00 AM to 9:45 AM
9:00 AM to 9:45 AM
Studio B
Upper Falls Dance Academy
Upper Falls Dance Academy
$84.00
Parent & Me - Creative Movement
Tara Vierheller
$60 for a 6 week class. 1/11-2/15
Parent & Child movement is a class for walking toddler ages 1.5-2.5. The class will introduce students to locomotor and rhythmic skills. Parents will accompany child in the class.
New and returning students can enroll for this class.
Students can wear any comfortable clothing to move in. Students will move in their bare feet.
Tara Vierheller
$60 for a 6 week class. 1/11-2/15
Parent & Child movement is a class for walking toddler ages 1.5-2.5. The class will introduce students to locomotor and rhythmic skills. Parents will accompany child in the class.
New and returning students can enroll for this class.
Students can wear any comfortable clothing to move in. Students will move in their bare feet.
Saturday
9:00 AM to 9:30 AM
9:00 AM to 9:30 AM
Studio A
Upper Falls Dance Academy
Upper Falls Dance Academy
$60.00
Acro 1 - Winter Session
Abby Hurd
Session 2 - 6-week session, 1/25-3/1 - Ages 8+
Session Fee: $84
Students will learn acrobatic elements to further develop strength, flexibility and athleticism in dancers.
Students should wear any color leotard with tan or black footless, stirrup or convertible tights.
Abby Hurd
Session 2 - 6-week session, 1/25-3/1 - Ages 8+
Session Fee: $84
Students will learn acrobatic elements to further develop strength, flexibility and athleticism in dancers.
Students should wear any color leotard with tan or black footless, stirrup or convertible tights.
Saturday
9:45 AM to 10:30 AM
9:45 AM to 10:30 AM
Studio A
Upper Falls Dance Academy
Upper Falls Dance Academy
$84.00
Acro 3 - Winter Session
Abby Hurd
Session: 1/25-3/1
Session Fee: $84, Pre-Requisite: Invitation only
In this 6-week session class students will learn intermediate-Advanced Acrobatic skills.
Students should wear any color leotard and tan or black footless, stirrup or convertible tights.
Abby Hurd
Session: 1/25-3/1
Session Fee: $84, Pre-Requisite: Invitation only
In this 6-week session class students will learn intermediate-Advanced Acrobatic skills.
Students should wear any color leotard and tan or black footless, stirrup or convertible tights.
Saturday
10:30 AM to 11:15 PM
10:30 AM to 11:15 PM
Studio A
Upper Falls Dance Academy
Upper Falls Dance Academy
$84.00
Beginning Modern (Winter Session)
Tara Vierheller
Introduction to basic modern skills for ages 9+
6-week class will be held January 11 - February 15
Tara Vierheller
Introduction to basic modern skills for ages 9+
6-week class will be held January 11 - February 15
Saturday
10:30 AM to 11:15 AM
10:30 AM to 11:15 AM
Studio A
Upper Falls Dance Academy
Upper Falls Dance Academy
$84.00
Acro 2 - Winter Session
Abby Hurd
Session 2 - 6-week session, 1/25-3/1 - Ages 8+
Session Fee: $84
Students will learn acrobatic elements to further develop strength, flexibility and athleticism in dancers.
Students should wear any color leotard with tan or black footless, stirrup or convertible tights.
Abby Hurd
Session 2 - 6-week session, 1/25-3/1 - Ages 8+
Session Fee: $84
Students will learn acrobatic elements to further develop strength, flexibility and athleticism in dancers.
Students should wear any color leotard with tan or black footless, stirrup or convertible tights.
Saturday
11:15 AM to 12:00 PM
11:15 AM to 12:00 PM
Studio A
Upper Falls Dance Academy
Upper Falls Dance Academy
$84.00