Adult Classes

Name
Days
Location
Monday Adult Barre
This class will be taught by one of our esteemed dance faculty members. Barre is a workout technique that focuses on low-impact, high-intensity movements. The class is focused on cardio, strength training and stretching. You will learn proper technique and form to help strengthen and tone your body. Come work out with us!
Monday
10:00 AM to 11:00 AM
Sapphire Studio
West End Academy of Dance
Tuesday Adult Ballet
Designed to be accessible for all adults, with a focus on gradually warming up the body with ballet barre and center exercises. This class is centering, energizing, and fun! All experience levels welcome; this class is taught at an intermediate level.
Tuesday
10:00 AM to 11:30 AM
Sapphire Studio
West End Academy of Dance
Tuesday 6/18 Adult Ballet 12:30pm
Tuesday
12:30 PM to 2:00 PM
Sapphire Studio
West End Academy of Dance
Tuesday 6/25 Adult Ballet 12:30pm
Tuesday
12:30 PM to 2:00 PM
Sapphire Studio
West End Academy of Dance
Tuesday 7/16 Adult Ballet 12:30pm
Tuesday
12:30 PM to 2:00 PM
Sapphire Studio
West End Academy of Dance
Tuesday 7/23 Adult Ballet 12:30pm
Tuesday
12:30 PM to 2:00 PM
Sapphire Studio
West End Academy of Dance
4-Week Summer Session Adult Ballet Tuesday PM
Designed to be accessible for all adults, with a focus on gradually warming up the body with ballet barre and center exercises. This class is centering, energizing, and fun! All experience levels welcome; this class is taught at an intermediate level.
Tuesday
6:30 PM to 8:00 PM
Emerald Studio
West End Academy of Dance
4-Week Summer Session Adult Open Tap Tuesday PM
Tuesday
7:00 PM to 8:00 PM
Ruby Studio
West End Academy of Dance
Spring '24 8 WEEK MINI-SESSION Tuesday Adult Musical Theatre Dance
This is a fun, high energy class geared towards adults with some dance or theater background. Dancers will learn choreography inspired by some of Broadway's greatest hits! No experience required, but you must be ready to DANCE! This is an 8 week session. Dancers can pay the $25 drop in rate or purchase an adult dance card for discounted rates on drop ins!
Tuesday
7:00 PM to 8:00 PM
Ruby Studio
West End Academy of Dance
Tuesday Adult Zen Barre
Zen barre will be a slower paced class focusing on restoring and rebuilding alignment, strength, and flexibility. Students will leave the class feeling relaxed, with a full reboot of the body and mind.
Tuesday
8:15 PM to 9:15 PM
Sapphire Studio
West End Academy of Dance
Wednesday Adult Vinyasa Flow Yoga
Vinyasa Flow Yoga is a dynamic sequence of yoga postures and movements, designed to help improve strength, mobility and body awareness. Bringing attention to breathing and linking the breath to movement, this class will help students to become more engaged, present and mindful in their movement
Wednesday
8:30 AM to 9:20 AM
Emerald Studio
West End Academy of Dance
Wednesday Adult Advanced/Professional Ballet
This will be an advanced level adult ballet class (18+) geared towards professional or working dancers in the RVA community. Starting May 22nd, this class will meet at 10am instead of 9:30.
Wednesday
9:30 AM to 11:00 AM
Emerald Studio
West End Academy of Dance
Wednesday Adult Barre
This class will be taught by one of our esteemed dance faculty members, Arianna Lawson. Barre is a workout technique that focuses on low-impact, high-intensity movements. The class is focused on cardio, strength training and stretching. You will learn proper technique and form to help strengthen and tone your body. Come work out with us!
Wednesday
10:00 AM to 11:00 AM
Sapphire Studio
West End Academy of Dance
Wednesday 6/19 Advanced/Professional Adult Ballet 12:30pm
Wednesday
12:30 PM to 2:00 PM
Sapphire Studio
West End Academy of Dance
Wednesday 6/26 Advanced/Professional Adult Ballet 12:30pm
Wednesday
12:30 PM to 2:00 PM
Sapphire Studio
West End Academy of Dance
Wednesday 7/17 Advanced/Professional Adult Ballet 12:30pm
Wednesday
12:30 PM to 2:00 PM
Sapphire Studio
West End Academy of Dance
Wednesday 7/24 Advanced/Professional Adult Ballet 12:30pm
Wednesday
12:30 PM to 2:00 PM
Sapphire Studio
West End Academy of Dance
4-Week Summer Session Beginning Adult Ballet Wednesday PM
Learn basic ballet fundamentals with this Beginning Adult Ballet class! With the completion of this course, you will be much better equipped to jump into one of our open level Adult Ballet classes running throughout the year!
Wednesday
5:15 PM to 6:30 PM
Emerald Studio
West End Academy of Dance
4-Week Summer Session Adult Contemporary Wednesday PM
Adult Contemporary is a dance class that combines elements of several dance genres including modern, jazz, and ballet. Class includes a warm up, across the floor exercises, and choreography. Geared towards dancers with some prior dance experience.
Wednesday
6:30 PM to 8:00 PM
Emerald Studio
West End Academy of Dance
4-Week Summer Session Advanced Adult Ballet Wednesday PM
This will be an advanced level adult ballet class (18+) geared towards professional or working dancers in the RVA community.
Wednesday
6:30 PM to 8:00 PM
Sapphire Studio
West End Academy of Dance
4-Week Summer Session Adult Hip Hop Wednesday PM
This is a fun, high energy class geared towards adults who just want to bust a move! No experience required, and as always, class is a judgment free zone! We just want you to come out, laugh, and get a good sweat on. Class consists of a basic warm up and stretch followed by a short piece of choreography. This class is appropriate for beginners, but is challenging enough for intermediate dancers as well!
Wednesday
7:00 PM to 8:00 PM
Ruby Studio
West End Academy of Dance
Beginning Adult Ballet Thursday AM
Learn basic ballet fundamentals with this Beginning Adult Ballet class for adults starting October 12th! This 8 week mini session is meant to be taken in it's entirety, but drop ins are available. With the completion of this course, you will be much better equipped to jump into one of our open level Adult Ballet classes running throughout the year! We recommend purchasing an 8 class adult dance card to get a discounted rate. Otherwise, pay the $25 drop in fee per class.
Thursday
9:30 AM to 11:00 AM
Emerald Studio
West End Academy of Dance
Thursday Adult Ballet
Designed to be accessible for all adults, with a focus on gradually warming up the body with ballet barre and center exercises. This class is centering, energizing, and fun! All experience levels welcome; this class is taught at an intermediate level.
Thursday
10:00 AM to 11:30 AM
Sapphire Studio
West End Academy of Dance
Thursday 6/20 12:30 Adult Ballet Thursday
Thursday
12:30 PM to 2:00 PM
Emerald Studio
West End Academy of Dance
Thursday 6/20 Beginning Adult Ballet 12:30pm
Thursday
12:30 PM to 2:00 PM
Sapphire Studio
West End Academy of Dance
Thursday 6/27 12:30 Adult Ballet Thursday
Thursday
12:30 PM to 2:00 PM
Emerald Studio
West End Academy of Dance
Thursday 7/18 12:30 Adult Ballet Thursday
Thursday
12:30 PM to 2:00 PM
Emerald Studio
West End Academy of Dance
Thursday 7/18 Beginning Adult Ballet 12:30pm
Thursday
12:30 PM to 2:00 PM
Sapphire Studio
West End Academy of Dance
Thursday 7/25 12:30 Adult Ballet Thursday
Thursday
12:30 PM to 2:00 PM
Emerald Studio
West End Academy of Dance
Thursday 7/25 Beginning Adult Ballet 12:30pm
Thursday
12:30 PM to 2:00 PM
Sapphire Studio
West End Academy of Dance
Thursday Adult Contemporary
Adult Contemporary is a dance class that combines elements of several dance genres including modern, jazz, and ballet. Class includes a warm up, across the floor exercises, and choreography. Geared towards dancers with some prior dance experience. Come move with Mr. Miguel!
Thursday
7:15 PM to 8:30 PM
Emerald Studio
West End Academy of Dance
Friday Adult Ballet
Designed to be accessible for all adults, with a focus on gradually warming up the body with ballet barre and center exercises. This class is centering, energizing, and fun! All experience levels welcome; this class is taught at an intermediate level.
Friday
10:00 AM to 11:30 AM
Sapphire Studio
West End Academy of Dance
Friday 6/21 12:30 Adult Ballet
Friday
12:30 PM to 2:00 PM
Sapphire Studio
West End Academy of Dance
Friday 7/19 12:30 Adult Ballet
Friday
12:30 PM to 2:00 PM
Sapphire Studio
West End Academy of Dance
Friday 7/26 12:30 Adult Ballet
Friday
12:30 PM to 2:00 PM
Sapphire Studio
West End Academy of Dance
Saturday Adult Ballet
Designed to be accessible for all adults, with a focus on gradually warming up the body with ballet barre and center exercises. This class is centering, energizing, and fun! All experience levels welcome; this class is taught at an intermediate level.
Saturday
8:45 AM to 10:00 AM
Sapphire Studio
West End Academy of Dance
Summer Saturday Adult Ballet
Designed to be accessible for all adults, with a focus on gradually warming up the body with ballet barre and center exercises. This class is centering, energizing, and fun! All experience levels welcome; this class is taught at an intermediate level.
Saturday
9:30 AM to 11:00 AM
Sapphire Studio
West End Academy of Dance

Pop-Up Classes!

Name
Days
Location
Father's Day Dance Class! Ages 5-9
Fathers, father figures, big brothers, uncles, and grandfathers included! This will be a special experience for our hard-working dancers to open up their world to the special men in their life.

Attire for dancers - regular ballet attire.
Attire for grown ups - comfortable exercise attire and socks

$20 per duo
Thursday
5:30 PM to 6:15 PM
Emerald Studio
West End Academy of Dance
Father's Day Dance Class! Ages 10+
Fathers, father figures, big brothers, uncles, and grandfathers included! This will be a special experience for our hard-working dancers to open up their world to the special men in their life.

Attire for dancers - regular ballet attire.
Attire for grown ups - comfortable exercise attire and socks

$20 per duo
Thursday
6:30 PM to 7:15 PM
Emerald Studio
West End Academy of Dance
Partnering Class with Joe Seaton and Guests
Join us for a partnering workshop lead by Mr. Joe Seaton who will be accompanied by several esteemed male dancers. Invite only for Ballet VI, VII, and VIII dancers. Ballet VI and anyone not en pointe will participate on flat slippers. An exciting opportunity to learn an important part of ballet that we don't have the chance to experience regularly.
Saturday
11:00 AM to 1:00 PM
Sapphire Studio
West End Academy of Dance
Assemblé de Swifties
Calling all the Swifties for this Taylor Swift themed ballet class with Miss Lisa! Class will be light and fun, and you'll hear all your favorite Taylor tunes. For Ballet VI, VII, VIII, and Advanced Basic Ballet II. Adults are welcome too! Dress up encouraged!!
Saturday
11:15 AM to 12:45 PM
Emerald Studio
West End Academy of Dance
FREE Intermediate Jazz ages 8-12
We're offering a FREE intermediate jazz class for ages 8-12 with new-to-RVA artist, Hank Hunter! Registration Required!

Hank Hunter, originally from Pittsburgh, PA, currently resides in Richmond, VA. He trained at many schools including Paul Taylor Dance Company, LINES Ballet School and Pittsburgh Ballet Theatre and eventually received his BFA at Point Park University. After school, he danced with River North Dance Chicago under the direction of Frank Chaves. He went on to travel the world with Norwegian Cruise Lines and performed in Havana!, an original musical directed by Tony-winner Warren Carlyle. After settling in New York City, Hank was seen on the great Radio City Music Hall stage performing in the Christmas Spectacular Starring the Radio City Rockettes for multiple seasons, dancing with contemporary dance companies Dance Lab New York and TAKE Dance, and teaching at many local studios in the tri-state area. Most recently, Hank had the opportunity of traveling to Tokyo, Japan and performing in "Broadway's Christmas Wonderland" at the Orb Theatre.

Sunday
2:00 PM to 3:00 PM
Emerald Studio
West End Academy of Dance

Miss Anne's Music and Movement

Name
Days
Location
Miss Anne's Music and Movement
Miss Anne's Music and Movement is coming to WEAD! This popular class is geared toward infant through preschool age. Parent/guardian and child take class together! Normally Miss Anne's classes are open to up to 100 people in a class. This is a special private class with only 20 families! Each class is 30 minutes long. We will provide a variety of clean materials such as egg shakers, scarves, bean bags, and other instruments! Kids will dance and play instruments along with a mix of children's classics and contemporary songs. Bonus: second and third children take class for free!
Monday
9:30 AM to 10:00 AM
Ruby Studio
West End Academy of Dance

2023/2024 Regular Season

Name
Days
Location
Ballet I
This class teaches children the beginning fundamentals of ballet such as ballet steps, stretching, across the floor exercises and center activities, as well as ballet technique and vocabulary.
Monday
3:15 PM to 4:15 PM
Emerald Studio
West End Academy of Dance
Pre-Ballet
An introduction to dance with emphasis on FUN! This class combines elements of dance with music, sound, imagery, and props to teach basic ballet motor skills, movement patterns, rhythm, balance and dynamics.
Monday
3:30 PM to 4:15 PM
Ruby Studio
West End Academy of Dance
Jazz I
An introduction to jazz technique with an emphasis on FUN! This class combines elements of dance with music, sound, imagery, and props to teach basic jazz motor skills, movement patterns, rhythm, balance, and dynamics.
Monday
4:15 PM to 5:15 PM
Ruby Studio
West End Academy of Dance
Jazz III
A high-energy class that focuses on rhythm, isolations, and style. Students will develop a foundation of basic jazz techniques including jumps, pirouettes, across-the-floor progressions, and stylized movement. For Ballet IV and V dancers.
Monday
4:15 PM to 5:15 PM
Sapphire Studio
West End Academy of Dance
Ballet II
This class prepares children for traditional ballet techniques. Proper posture, alignment, and musicality are taught through ballet barre work, imaginative games and across the floor exercises.
Monday
4:30 PM to 5:30 PM
Emerald Studio
West End Academy of Dance
Jazz II
A high-energy class for beginners that focuses on rhythm and baseline jazz technique, proper warm-up and stretching, stylized movement, and basic across-the-floor progressions.
Monday
5:15 PM to 6:15 PM
Ruby Studio
West End Academy of Dance
Jazz IV/V
This intermediate jazz technique class includes a full warm-up, across-the-floor progressions, and stylized movement focusing on musicality, quality of movement, and expression. This class gives students a thorough grounding in jazz terminology and technique while giving them an opportunity to grow as performers. For Ballet VI and VII dancers.
Monday
5:15 PM to 6:15 PM
Sapphire Studio
West End Academy of Dance
Ballet VIII
Our most advanced level ballet & pointe technique class. Students continue developing their strength and flexibility, while adding performance quality. It is a structured ballet class consisting of full barre work, adagio, pirouettes, petite allegro and grand allegro, all with emphasis on proper technique and quality of movement.
Monday
5:30 PM to 7:30 PM
Emerald Studio
West End Academy of Dance
Hip Hop I
Level I hip hop will teach the fundamental moves of hip hop through across the floor and center combinations. This high energy class will emphasize musicality, coordination, basic footwork, improvisation, strength building and style. No experience required.
Monday
6:15 PM to 7:15 PM
Ruby Studio
West End Academy of Dance
Jazz V
This advanced jazz technique class offers students an opportunity to push themselves technically, while further developing their performative range and individual artistic voice. The warm-up and progressions use classic jazz techniques to develop students' musicality, athleticism, alignment, and performance. For Ballet VIII dancers.
Monday
6:15 PM to 7:15 PM
Sapphire Studio
West End Academy of Dance
Advanced Hip Hop I
This class is full
This class will build upon the fundamental moves of hip hop through across the floor combinations and challenging center combinations. This high energy class will emphasize musicality, coordination, footwork, improvisation, strength building, and style.
Monday
7:15 PM to 8:15 PM
Ruby Studio
West End Academy of Dance
Ballet VII
Advanced level ballet and pointe technique. Students continue developing their strength and flexibility, while adding performance quality. It is a structured ballet class consisting of full barre work, adagio, pirouettes, petite allegro and grand allegro, all with emphasis on proper technique and quality of movement. Pointe work is done in center, away from the barre, at this level.
Monday
7:30 PM to 9:00 PM
Emerald Studio
West End Academy of Dance
Jazz VI
This advanced jazz technique class offers students an opportunity to push themselves technically, while further developing their performative range and individual artistic voice. The warm-up and progressions use classic jazz techniques to develop students' musicality, athleticism, alignment, and performance. For Ballet VIII dancers.
Monday
7:30 PM to 9:00 PM
Sapphire Studio
West End Academy of Dance
Hip Hop II
This class will reinforce the fundamental moves of hip hop through across the floor and center combinations. This high energy class will emphasize musicality, coordination, basic footwork, improvisation, strength building and style. No experience required.
Monday
8:15 PM to 9:15 PM
Ruby Studio
West End Academy of Dance
Pre-Ballet
An introduction to dance with emphasis on FUN! This class combines elements of dance with music, sound, imagery, and props to teach basic ballet motor skills, movement patterns, rhythm, balance and dynamics.
Tuesday
3:00 PM to 3:45 PM
Emerald Studio
West End Academy of Dance
Pre-Ballet
This class is full
An introduction to dance with emphasis on FUN! This class combines elements of dance with music, sound, imagery, and props to teach basic ballet motor skills, movement patterns, rhythm, balance and dynamics.
Tuesday
3:45 PM to 4:30 PM
Emerald Studio
West End Academy of Dance
Basic Ballet
An accelerated, classical ballet level for beginners. This is a structured ballet class consisting of full barre work, center combinations and across the floor exercises, all with emphasis on proper alignment, posture and technique.
Tuesday
4:00 PM to 5:00 PM
Sapphire Studio
West End Academy of Dance
Hippity Hoppity
This class is full
This introductory class will teach students the fundamental hip hop movements. Students will practice proper warm up, stretching, across the floor, and dance combinations. This high energy class will emphasize musicality, coordination, basic footwork, and style. No experience required.
Tuesday
4:00 PM to 5:00 PM
Ruby Studio
West End Academy of Dance
Ballet V
An intermediate level ballet class that involves pre-pointe and beginning pointe work. This class focuses on advancing and strengthening the dancer through a structured technical class. At least 2 years of consecutive ballet training is required to be evaluated for pointe. Teacher recommendation required.
Tuesday
4:30 PM to 6:00 PM
Emerald Studio
West End Academy of Dance
Ballet III
In this class, students develop the strength and elegance of a ballet dancer, while learning discipline, classroom etiquette and the love of ballet. A structured ballet class is taught, consisting of an introduction to barre work, center combinations and across the floor exercises, all with emphasis on proper alignment, posture and technique.
Tuesday
5:00 PM to 6:00 PM
Sapphire Studio
West End Academy of Dance
Jazz I
An introduction to jazz technique with an emphasis on FUN! This class combines elements of dance with music, sound, imagery, and props to teach basic jazz motor skills, movement patterns, rhythm, balance, and dynamics.
Tuesday
5:00 PM to 6:00 PM
Ruby Studio
West End Academy of Dance
Ballet IV
This level is designed for dancers with two or more years of continuous study. Ballet IVA continues the fundamentals of classical ballet focusing on use of the arms and head. This is a structured ballet class consisting of full barre work, center combinations and across the floor exercises, all with emphasis on proper alignment, posture and technique.
Tuesday
6:00 PM to 7:15 PM
Sapphire Studio
West End Academy of Dance
Musical Theater Dance I
A fun and informative class where students get to dive into different styles of the American musical. The class will include a warm-up followed by a combination from a musical and will touch on iconic choreographers and their contribution to the art form.
Tuesday
6:00 PM to 7:00 PM
Ruby Studio
West End Academy of Dance
Musical Theater Dance II
A fun and informative class where students get to dive into different styles of the American musical. The class will include a warm-up followed by a combination from a musical and will touch on iconic choreographers and their contribution to the art form.
Tuesday
6:00 PM to 7:15 PM
Emerald Studio
West End Academy of Dance
Ballet VI
Upper level ballet & pointe technique. This class works on advancing and strengthening the dancer through a structured technical class consisting of full barre work, center combinations and across the floor exercises, all with emphasis on proper alignment, posture and technique.
Tuesday
7:15 PM to 8:30 PM
Sapphire Studio
West End Academy of Dance
Stretch and Strengthen
Tuesday
7:15 PM to 8:15 PM
Emerald Studio
West End Academy of Dance
Advanced Hip Hop II
This advanced level class will build upon the fundamental moves of hip hop through across the floor and challenging center combinations. This high energy class will emphasize musicality, coordination, basic footwork, improvisation, strength building, and style. For mature dancers with at least 2 years of hip hop experience.
Tuesday
8:00 PM to 9:00 PM
Ruby Studio
West End Academy of Dance
Classical Variations (VII/VIII)
This class is for the more experienced ballet dancer looking to challenge and increase their pointe technique and execution, while learning some of the most beloved ballets in the world.
Tuesday
8:30 PM to 9:15 PM
Sapphire Studio
West End Academy of Dance
Pre-Ballet
An introduction to dance with emphasis on FUN! This class combines elements of dance with music, sound, imagery, and props to teach basic ballet motor skills, movement patterns, rhythm, balance and dynamics.
Wednesday
3:15 PM to 4:00 PM
Emerald Studio
West End Academy of Dance
Ballet II
This class prepares children for traditional ballet techniques. Proper posture, alignment, and musicality are taught through ballet barre work, imaginative games and across the floor exercises.
Wednesday
3:30 PM to 4:30 PM
Sapphire Studio
West End Academy of Dance
Ballet I
This class is full
This class teaches children the beginning fundamentals of ballet such as ballet steps, stretching, across the floor exercises and center activities, as well as ballet technique and vocabulary.
Wednesday
4:00 PM to 5:00 PM
Emerald Studio
West End Academy of Dance
Tap I
An introductory tap class where dancers will gain a basic understanding of tap steps and terminology while exploring rhythms and movement.
Wednesday
4:00 PM to 5:00 PM
Ruby Studio
West End Academy of Dance
Ballet III
In this class, students develop the strength and elegance of a ballet dancer, while learning discipline, classroom etiquette and the love of ballet. A structured ballet class is taught, consisting of an introduction to barre work, center combinations and across the floor exercises, all with emphasis on proper alignment, posture and technique.
Wednesday
4:30 PM to 5:30 PM
Sapphire Studio
West End Academy of Dance
Contemporary I
Contemporary I (ages 10+) - an introduction to combining classical ballet technique with the floor work and dynamics of modern dance. This class also explores storytelling through current music. Dancers are strongly encouraged to have at least 2 years of ballet training.
Wednesday
5:00 PM to 6:00 PM
Emerald Studio
West End Academy of Dance
Jazz II
A high-energy class for beginners that focuses on rhythm and baseline jazz technique, proper warm-up and stretching, stylized movement, and basic across-the-floor progressions.
Wednesday
5:00 PM to 6:00 PM
Ruby Studio
West End Academy of Dance
Ballet VIII
Our most advanced level ballet & pointe technique class. Students continue developing their strength and flexibility, while adding performance quality. It is a structured ballet class consisting of full barre work, adagio, pirouettes, petite allegro and grand allegro, all with emphasis on proper technique and quality of movement.
Wednesday
5:30 PM to 7:00 PM
Sapphire Studio
West End Academy of Dance
Ballet VI/VII and Progressive Ballet Technique
Wednesday
6:00 PM to 8:00 PM
Emerald Studio
West End Academy of Dance
Teen Jazz
An accelerated intermediate level class that explores classic jazz isolations, proper warm up and stretching, across the floor progressions, and phrase work to practice learning choreography. This class is designed for the teen dancer with little or no prior experience.
Wednesday
6:00 PM to 7:00 PM
Ruby Studio
West End Academy of Dance
Advanced Basic Ballet II
An accelerated, classical ballet level for beginners. This is a structured ballet class consisting of full barre work, center combinations and across the floor exercises, all with emphasis on proper alignment, posture and technique.
Wednesday
7:00 PM to 8:15 PM
Sapphire Studio
West End Academy of Dance
Modern III
This advanced class is designed for students with a high degree of technical level and the ability to adapt their skills to a variety of forms within the modern dance discipline. Students are provided with technically challenging material to expand their movement capabilities, which aids in their artistic growth as performers. Personal movement style and individual performance are strongly emphasized. For Ballet VIII dancers.
Wednesday
7:00 PM to 8:15 PM
Ruby Studio
West End Academy of Dance
Modern II
This intermediate class reinforces the fundamental concepts of space, time, and energy through the practices of modern dance techniques. Intermediate modern students focus on alignment, technique, and performance. In addition, this class explores floor work, partnering, and improvisation. For Ballet VI and VII dancers.
Wednesday
8:15 PM to 9:15 PM
Sapphire Studio
West End Academy of Dance
Teen Tap
This class is for teens with 0-2 years of tap experience. No tap experience required, but some general dance experience is recommended. This will be an Advanced Beginner class for teens who have little or no experience but who can pick up material quickly! This class is also open to adults!
Wednesday
8:15 PM to 9:15 PM
Ruby Studio
West End Academy of Dance
Ballet I
This class teaches children the beginning fundamentals of ballet such as ballet steps, stretching, across the floor exercises and center activities, as well as ballet technique and vocabulary.
Thursday
3:15 PM to 4:15 PM
Emerald Studio
West End Academy of Dance
Pre-Ballet
An introduction to dance with emphasis on FUN! This class combines elements of dance with music, sound, imagery, and props to teach basic ballet motor skills, movement patterns, rhythm, balance and dynamics.
Thursday
3:30 PM to 4:15 PM
Ruby Studio
West End Academy of Dance
Ballet III
In this class, students develop the strength and elegance of a ballet dancer, while learning discipline, classroom etiquette and the love of ballet. A structured ballet class is taught, consisting of an introduction to barre work, center combinations and across the floor exercises, all with emphasis on proper alignment, posture and technique.
Thursday
3:45 PM to 4:45 PM
Sapphire Studio
West End Academy of Dance
Ballet II
This class prepares children for traditional ballet techniques. Proper posture, alignment, and musicality are taught through ballet barre work, imaginative games and across the floor exercises.
Thursday
4:15 PM to 5:15 PM
Emerald Studio
West End Academy of Dance
Hippity Hoppity
This class is full
This introductory class will teach students the fundamental hip hop movements. Students will practice proper warm up, stretching, across the floor, and dance combinations. This high energy class will emphasize musicality, coordination, basic footwork, and style. No experience required.
Thursday
4:15 PM to 5:15 PM
Ruby Studio
West End Academy of Dance
Ballet IV
This level is designed for dancers with two or more years of continuous study. Ballet IVA continues the fundamentals of classical ballet focusing on use of the arms and head. This is a structured ballet class consisting of full barre work, center combinations and across the floor exercises, all with emphasis on proper alignment, posture and technique.
Thursday
4:45 PM to 6:00 PM
Sapphire Studio
West End Academy of Dance
Commercial Contemporary and Choreography II
For Ballet VI and VII dancers. We will explore the total movement potential of the body. This class combines elements of several dance genres including modern, jazz, lyrical, and classical ballet. This dance style can be found on SYTYCD, commercials, Broadway, movies, or on tours with recording artists.
Thursday
5:15 PM to 6:15 PM
Emerald Studio
West End Academy of Dance
Hippity Hoppity
This class is full
This introductory class will teach students the fundamental hip hop movements. Students will practice proper warm up, stretching, across the floor, and dance combinations. This high energy class will emphasize musicality, coordination, basic footwork, and style. No experience required.
Thursday
5:15 PM to 6:15 PM
Ruby Studio
West End Academy of Dance
Ballet V
An intermediate level ballet class that involves pre-pointe and beginning pointe work. This class focuses on advancing and strengthening the dancer through a structured technical class. At least 2 years of consecutive ballet training is required to be evaluated for pointe. Teacher recommendation required.
Thursday
6:00 PM to 7:30 PM
Sapphire Studio
West End Academy of Dance
Commercial Contemporary and Choreography III
For Ballet VIII dancers. We will explore the total movement potential of the body. This class combines elements of several dance genres including modern, jazz, lyrical, and classical ballet. This dance style can be found on SYTYCD, commercials, Broadway, movies, or on tours with recording artists.
Thursday
6:15 PM to 7:15 PM
Emerald Studio
West End Academy of Dance
Tap II
Build upon the basic fundamentals of rhythm tap through musicality, coordination, and sound. The focus of each tap class is to improve the student’s sound clarity, rhythm and musicality, timing and phrasing. Classes are structured in the traditional tap format; warm-up exercises, technique and progressive movements, combination or dance routine. For dancers with 1-2 years of tap experience.
Thursday
6:15 PM to 7:15 PM
Ruby Studio
West End Academy of Dance
Advanced Tap
Intermediate and advanced rhythm tap. These classes continues the development of tap technique & terminology. Students will further develop skills including musicality and sound clarity with an added focus on increasing speed, and developing style.
Thursday
7:15 PM to 8:15 PM
Ruby Studio
West End Academy of Dance
Ballet VI
Upper level ballet & pointe technique. This class works on advancing and strengthening the dancer through a structured technical class consisting of full barre work, center combinations and across the floor exercises, all with emphasis on proper alignment, posture and technique.
Thursday
7:30 PM to 9:00 PM
Sapphire Studio
West End Academy of Dance
Advanced Hip Hop II
This class is full
This advanced level class will build upon the fundamental moves of hip hop through across the floor and challenging center combinations. This high energy class will emphasize musicality, coordination, basic footwork, improvisation, strength building, and style. For mature dancers with at least 2 years of hip hop experience.
Thursday
8:15 PM to 9:15 PM
Ruby Studio
West End Academy of Dance
Ballet I
This class teaches children the beginning fundamentals of ballet such as ballet steps, stretching, across the floor exercises and center activities, as well as ballet technique and vocabulary.
Friday
4:00 PM to 5:00 PM
Sapphire Studio
West End Academy of Dance
Hippity Hoppity
This introductory class will teach students the fundamental hip hop movements. Students will practice proper warm up, stretching, across the floor, and dance combinations. This high energy class will emphasize musicality, coordination, basic footwork, and style. No experience required.
Friday
4:15 PM to 5:15 PM
Ruby Studio
West End Academy of Dance
Intermediate Boys Ballet
Friday
5:00 PM to 6:00 PM
Emerald Studio
West End Academy of Dance
Intermediate Pointe
An intermediate level pointe class for dancers with 1-3 years of pointe experience.
Friday
5:00 PM to 6:30 PM
Sapphire Studio
West End Academy of Dance
Hip Hop I
Level I hip hop will teach the fundamental moves of hip hop through across the floor and center combinations. This high energy class will emphasize musicality, coordination, basic footwork, improvisation, strength building and style. No experience required.
Friday
5:15 PM to 6:15 PM
Ruby Studio
West End Academy of Dance
Advanced Basic Ballet I
An accelerated, classical ballet level for beginners. This is a structured ballet class consisting of full barre work, center combinations and across the floor exercises, all with emphasis on proper alignment, posture and technique.
Friday
6:00 PM to 7:00 PM
Emerald Studio
West End Academy of Dance
Basic Pointe
This is a class for Level V and Advanced Basic Pointe dancers who are just starting out on pointe or who are working towards being approve for pointe. If you are not yet approved for pointe, this is a great class to help you get there with lots of strengthening and alignment exercises that you will do on flat ballet slippers.
Friday
6:30 PM to 7:30 PM
Sapphire Studio
West End Academy of Dance
Pre-Ballet
This class is full
An introduction to dance with emphasis on FUN! This class combines elements of dance with music, sound, imagery, and props to teach basic ballet motor skills, movement patterns, rhythm, balance and dynamics.
Saturday
9:00 AM to 9:45 AM
Ruby Studio
West End Academy of Dance
Ballet I
This class teaches children the beginning fundamentals of ballet such as ballet steps, stretching, across the floor exercises and center activities, as well as ballet technique and vocabulary.
Saturday
9:15 AM to 10:15 AM
Emerald Studio
West End Academy of Dance
Ballet II
This class prepares children for traditional ballet techniques. Proper posture, alignment, and musicality are taught through ballet barre work, imaginative games and across the floor exercises.
Saturday
9:45 AM to 10:45 AM
Ruby Studio
West End Academy of Dance
Advanced Pointe
An advanced level pointe class for ballet VII and VIII dancers.
Saturday
10:00 AM to 11:00 AM
Sapphire Studio
West End Academy of Dance
Pre-Ballet
This class is full
An introduction to dance with emphasis on FUN! This class combines elements of dance with music, sound, imagery, and props to teach basic ballet motor skills, movement patterns, rhythm, balance and dynamics.
Saturday
10:15 AM to 11:00 AM
Emerald Studio
West End Academy of Dance

Mini Sessions

Name
Days
Location
Pre-Ballet Mini Session Starting March 19th
This 8-week mini-session is an introduction to dance with emphasis on FUN! This class combines elements of dance with music, sound, imagery, and props to teach basic ballet motor skills, movement patterns, rhythm, balance and dynamics. There will be a parent observation day on the last class. This class does not perform in the recital.
Tuesday
12:45 PM to 1:30 PM
Sapphire Studio
West End Academy of Dance

Summer 2024

Name
Days
Location
Ballet I/II
This class teaches children the beginning fundamentals of ballet such as ballet steps, stretching, across the floor exercises and center activities, as well as ballet technique and vocabulary. Proper posture, alignment, and musicality are taught through ballet barre work, imaginative games and across the floor exercises.
Tuesday
3:00 PM to 4:00 PM
Emerald Studio
West End Academy of Dance
Pre-Ballet
An introduction to dance with emphasis on FUN! This class combines elements of dance with music, sound, imagery, and props to teach basic ballet motor skills, movement patterns, rhythm, balance and dynamics.
Tuesday
3:00 PM to 3:45 PM
Sapphire Studio
West End Academy of Dance
Ballet III/IV
In this class, students develop the strength and elegance of a ballet dancer, while learning discipline, classroom etiquette and the love of ballet. A structured ballet class is taught, consisting of an introduction to barre work, center combinations and across the floor exercises, all with emphasis on proper alignment, posture and technique. This level is designed for dancers with two or more years of continuous study.
Tuesday
4:00 PM to 5:00 PM
Emerald Studio
West End Academy of Dance
Jazz I
Jazz I (ages 5-6)
An introduction to jazz technique with an emphasis on FUN! This class combines elements of dance with music, sound, imagery, and props to teach basic jazz motor skills, movement patterns, rhythm, balance, and dynamics.
Tuesday
4:00 PM to 5:00 PM
Ruby Studio
West End Academy of Dance
Pre-Ballet
An introduction to dance with emphasis on FUN! This class combines elements of dance with music, sound, imagery, and props to teach basic ballet motor skills, movement patterns, rhythm, balance and dynamics.
Tuesday
4:00 PM to 4:45 PM
Sapphire Studio
West End Academy of Dance
Ballet V/VI
** Ballet V (ages 10+)
An intermediate level ballet class that involves pre-pointe and beginning pointe work. This class focuses on advancing and strengthening the dancer through a structured technical class. At least 2 years of consecutive ballet training is required to be evaluated for pointe. Teacher recommendation required.

**Ballet VI (ages 11+)
Upper level ballet & pointe technique. This class works on advancing and strengthening the dancer through a structured technical class consisting of full barre work, center combinations and across the floor exercises, all with emphasis on proper alignment, posture and technique.
Tuesday
5:00 PM to 6:30 PM
Sapphire Studio
West End Academy of Dance
Ballet VII/VIII
**Ballet VII
Advanced level ballet and pointe technique. Students continue developing their strength and flexibility, while adding performance quality. It is a structured ballet class consisting of full barre work, adagio, pirouettes, petite allegro and grand allegro, all with emphasis on proper technique and quality of movement. Pointe work is done in center, away from the barre, at this level.

**Ballet VIII
Our most advanced level ballet & pointe technique class. Students continue developing their strength and flexibility, while adding performance quality. It is a structured ballet class consisting of full barre work, adagio, pirouettes, petite allegro and grand allegro, all with emphasis on proper technique and quality of movement.
Tuesday
5:00 PM to 6:30 PM
Emerald Studio
West End Academy of Dance
Jazz II/III
Jazz II (ages 7 - 9)
A high-energy class for beginners that focuses on rhythm and baseline jazz technique, proper warm-up and stretching, stylized movement, and basic across-the-floor progressions.

Jazz III
A high-energy class that focuses on rhythm, isolations, and style. Students will develop a foundation of basic jazz techniques including jumps, pirouettes, across-the-floor progressions, and stylized movement. For Ballet IV and V dancers.
Tuesday
5:00 PM to 6:00 PM
Ruby Studio
West End Academy of Dance
Beginning Tap
An introductory tap class where dancers will gain a basic understanding of tap steps and terminology while exploring rhythms and movement.
Tuesday
6:00 PM to 7:00 PM
Ruby Studio
West End Academy of Dance
Jazz IV+
Jazz IV
This intermediate jazz technique class includes a full warm-up, across-the-floor progressions, and stylized movement focusing on musicality, quality of movement, and expression. This class gives students a thorough grounding in jazz terminology and technique while giving them an opportunity to grow as performers. For Ballet VI and VII dancers.

Jazz V and VI
This advanced jazz technique class offers students an opportunity to push themselves technically, while further developing their performative range and individual artistic voice. The warm-up and progressions use classic jazz techniques to develop students' musicality, athleticism, alignment, and performance. For Ballet VIII dancers.
Tuesday
6:30 PM to 8:00 PM
Sapphire Studio
West End Academy of Dance
Hippity Hoppity
Hippity Hoppity (ages 7-9)
This introductory class will teach students the fundamental hip hop movements. Students will practice proper warm up, stretching, across the floor, and dance combinations. This high energy class will emphasize musicality, coordination, basic footwork, and style. No experience required.
Wednesday
4:00 PM to 5:00 PM
Ruby Studio
West End Academy of Dance
Pre-Ballet
Pre-Ballet (ages 3-5)
An introduction to dance with emphasis on FUN! This class combines elements of dance with music, sound, imagery, and props to teach basic ballet motor skills, movement patterns, rhythm, balance and dynamics.
Wednesday
4:00 PM to 4:45 PM
Sapphire Studio
West End Academy of Dance
Basic Ballet
Basic Ballet (ages 10+)
An accelerated, classical ballet level for beginners. This is a structured ballet class consisting of full barre work, center combinations and across the floor exercises, all with emphasis on proper alignment, posture and technique.
Wednesday
4:15 PM to 5:15 PM
Emerald Studio
West End Academy of Dance
Contemporary II/III
Contemporary II (ages 12+)
For Ballet VI and VII dancers. We will explore the total movement potential of the body. This class combines elements of several dance genres including modern, jazz, lyrical, and classical ballet. This dance style can be found on SYTYCD, commercials, Broadway, movies, or on tours with recording artists.

Contemporary III (ages 14+)
For Ballet VIII dancers. We will explore the total movement potential of the body. This class combines elements of several dance genres including modern, jazz, lyrical, and classical ballet. This dance style can be found on SYTYCD, commercials, Broadway, movies, or on tours with recording artists.
Wednesday
5:00 PM to 6:30 PM
Sapphire Studio
West End Academy of Dance
Hip Hop I
Hip Hop I (ages 10-13)
Level I hip hop will teach the fundamental moves of hip hop through across the floor and center combinations. This high energy class will emphasize musicality, coordination, basic footwork, improvisation, strength building and style. No experience required.
Wednesday
5:00 PM to 6:00 PM
Ruby Studio
West End Academy of Dance
Contemporary Maintenance Class
Wednesday
5:30 PM to 7:00 PM
Sapphire Studio
West End Academy of Dance
Hip Hop II
Hip Hop II (ages 14+)
This class will reinforce the fundamental moves of hip hop through across the floor and center combinations. This high energy class will emphasize musicality, coordination, basic footwork, improvisation, strength building and style. No experience required.
Wednesday
6:00 PM to 7:00 PM
Ruby Studio
West End Academy of Dance
Ballet Maintenance Class
Tuesday Thursday
5:30 PM to 7:00 PM
Sapphire Studio
West End Academy of Dance
Beginning Pointe Training Camp
This camp is for current and rising Ballet V dancers with 1 year or less of point experience. Beginning Pointe Training Camp is required for dancers who will be starting their first or second year of pointe in September 2024. Students can register by recommendation only. Dancers will learn how to care for their pointe shoes, how to properly tie their ribbons, and basic pointe technique fundamentals that will allow us to dive into the work once regular season classes start back up.
Tuesday Wednesday Thursday
5:30 PM to 7:00 PM
Sapphire Studio
West End Academy of Dance
2-Week August Intensive
We’re ramping up our intensives this year! Classes end at 5pm instead of 3pm, which means we’re able to offer more classes than ever before. More detailed information and teacher bios will be released as we get closer, but dancers can expect a full intensive experience including ballet and pointe daily, master classes in genres such as modern, contemporary, hip hop, tap, with pilates, stretching, and strengthening along with lesson based classes like nutrition, mindfulness, anatomy, and more!

Options in June and August, both two weeks long. June’s intensive will offer a wider variety of genres, while August’s intensive will be more ballet focused.

June 3-14 | 9am-5pm | $1,000
August 5-16 | 9am-5pm | $1,000

Each intensive concludes with an in house showcase. Dancers will have daily rehearsal in preparation for the showcase.
Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday
9:00 AM to 5:00 PM
Sapphire Studio
West End Academy of Dance
2-Week June Intensive
We’re ramping up our intensives this year! Classes end at 5pm instead of 3pm, which means we’re able to offer more classes than ever before. More detailed information and teacher bios will be released as we get closer, but dancers can expect a full intensive experience including ballet and pointe daily, master classes in genres such as modern, contemporary, hip hop, tap, with pilates, stretching, and strengthening along with lesson based classes like nutrition, mindfulness, anatomy, and more!

Options in June and August, both two weeks long. June’s intensive will offer a wider variety of genres, while August’s intensive will be more ballet focused.

June 3-14 | 9am-5pm | $1,000
August 5-16 | 9am-5pm | $1,000

Each intensive concludes with an in house showcase. Dancers will have daily rehearsal in preparation for the showcase.
Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday
9:00 AM to 5:00 PM
Sapphire Studio
West End Academy of Dance
Fantasy Camp Week 1
A week long program filled with hip hop, ballet, jazz, arts and crafts, and fun! Dancers will use their imagination to explore the fantastical world of unicorns, mermaids, dragons, and more!
Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday
9:00 AM to 12:00 PM
Sapphire Studio
West End Academy of Dance
Fantasy Camp Week 2
A week long program filled with hip hop, ballet, jazz, arts and crafts, and fun! Dancers will use their imagination to explore the fantastical world of unicorns, mermaids, dragons, and more!
Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday
9:00 AM to 12:00 PM
Sapphire Studio
West End Academy of Dance
Fantasy Camp Week 3
A week long program filled with hip hop, ballet, jazz, arts and crafts, and fun! Dancers will use their imagination to explore the fantastical world of unicorns, mermaids, dragons, and more!
Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday
9:00 AM to 12:00 PM
Sapphire Studio
West End Academy of Dance
Fantasy Camp Week 4
A week long program filled with hip hop, ballet, jazz, arts and crafts, and fun! Dancers will use their imagination to explore the fantastical world of unicorns, mermaids, dragons, and more!
Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday
9:00 AM to 12:00 PM
Sapphire Studio
West End Academy of Dance
Hip Hop Boot Camp
A week-long program that's all about hip-hop dance! All experience levels are welcome. Classes include breaking, house, popping, choreography, and more! Concludes with an in-house showcase! Recommended ages 10 and up.
Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday
9:00 AM to 3:00 PM
Ruby Studio
West End Academy of Dance
Prince and Princess Camp Week 1
This class is full
A week-long program filled with dancing, imagination, and fun! Daily activities include ballet class, arts and crafts, snack time, creative movement games, and story time!
Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday
9:00 AM to 12:00 PM
Sapphire Studio
West End Academy of Dance
Prince and Princess Camp Week 2
This class is full
A week-long program filled with dancing, imagination, and fun! Daily activities include ballet class, arts and crafts, snack time, creative movement games, and story time!
Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday
9:00 AM to 12:00 PM
Sapphire Studio
West End Academy of Dance
Prince and Princess Camp Week 3
This class is full
A week-long program filled with dancing, imagination, and fun! Daily activities include ballet class, arts and crafts, snack time, creative movement games, and story time!
Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday
9:00 AM to 12:00 PM
Sapphire Studio
West End Academy of Dance
Prince and Princess Camp Week 4
A week-long program filled with dancing, imagination, and fun! Daily activities include ballet class, arts and crafts, snack time, creative movement games, and story time!
Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday
9:00 AM to 12:00 PM
Sapphire Studio
West End Academy of Dance