Welcome to River City's class schedule. Please note that the classes listed in blue are the suggested classes for your student.
2024 - 2025 Season
Ballet 3
Shining Artist | Ages 11+ | 60 min. | Ballet 3 requires at least 3-5+ yrs of dance training or prior approval of teacher. These students are on an intermediate level of their ballet training. They have a vast concept of the ballet terminology and can execute the movements by name with physical structural accuracy.
Shining Artist | Ages 11+ | 60 min. | Ballet 3 requires at least 3-5+ yrs of dance training or prior approval of teacher. These students are on an intermediate level of their ballet training. They have a vast concept of the ballet terminology and can execute the movements by name with physical structural accuracy.
Monday
5:00 PM to 6:00 PM
5:00 PM to 6:00 PM
THE STUDIO
Bon Air (Main)
Bon Air (Main)
Pre- Ballet
Magical Artist | 3 -6 yrs. old | 30 mins | Pre-Ballet | Students will enjoy expressing themselves through the art of dance in this fun and interactive class. This class is built on the basic movements learned in the Creative Movement class but is still appropriate for the first-time dancer. At this level, students will learn ballet skills through imagination activities, movement games, and singing. Dancers will enjoy learning basic ballet terminology along with fun and engaging games.​
Magical Artist | 3 -6 yrs. old | 30 mins | Pre-Ballet | Students will enjoy expressing themselves through the art of dance in this fun and interactive class. This class is built on the basic movements learned in the Creative Movement class but is still appropriate for the first-time dancer. At this level, students will learn ballet skills through imagination activities, movement games, and singing. Dancers will enjoy learning basic ballet terminology along with fun and engaging games.​
Monday
6:00 PM to 6:30 PM
6:00 PM to 6:30 PM
THE STUDIO
Bon Air (Main)
Bon Air (Main)
Ballet 1
Joyful Artist | ages 7-10 yrs. old | 60 min. | Ballet 1 students are on a beginning level of dance. They will be knowledgeable of the basic ballet terminology and have the ability to execute the movements by name. On a weekly basis they will be expanding their growth in terminology, flexibility, and technique.
Joyful Artist | ages 7-10 yrs. old | 60 min. | Ballet 1 students are on a beginning level of dance. They will be knowledgeable of the basic ballet terminology and have the ability to execute the movements by name. On a weekly basis they will be expanding their growth in terminology, flexibility, and technique.
Monday
6:30 PM to 7:30 PM
6:30 PM to 7:30 PM
THE STUDIO
Bon Air (Main)
Bon Air (Main)
Ballet 2
Joyful & Shining Artist | Ages 9.5 yrs and up or what is suggested by the teacher | 60 min | Ballet 2 requires at least 2 yrs of dance training or prior approval of teacher. These students are on an beginning- intermediate level of their ballet training. They have a vast concept of the ballet terminology and can execute the movements by name with physical structural accuracy. On a weekly basis they will be expanding their growth in terminology, flexibility, and technique.
Joyful & Shining Artist | Ages 9.5 yrs and up or what is suggested by the teacher | 60 min | Ballet 2 requires at least 2 yrs of dance training or prior approval of teacher. These students are on an beginning- intermediate level of their ballet training. They have a vast concept of the ballet terminology and can execute the movements by name with physical structural accuracy. On a weekly basis they will be expanding their growth in terminology, flexibility, and technique.
Monday
7:30 PM to 8:30 PM
7:30 PM to 8:30 PM
THE STUDIO
Bon Air (Main)
Bon Air (Main)
Pre-Pointe/ Pointe
Pointe technique is the part of classical ballet technique that concerns pointe work in which a ballet dancer supports all body weight on the tips of fully extended feet. A dancer is said to be en pointe when the dancer's body is supported in this manner, and a fully extended vertical foot is said to be en pointe when touching the floor, even when not bearing weight. Pointe work is performed while wearing pointe shoes, which employ structural reinforcing to distribute the dancer's weight load throughout the foot, thus reducing the load on the toes enough to enable the dancer to support all body weight on fully vertical feet.
​Pre-Pointe: This class is dedicated to teaching pointe fundamentals to students of the appropriate age and technical ability; because of the risk of injury, students must be physically ready. At least one complete dance year of pre-pointe and a pointe evaluation is required before advancement to pointe class. The pointe evaluation allows teachers and students the opportunity to see where the student needs work in order to prepare for pointe. The evaluation focuses on legs (straightness and strength), feet (flexibility, strength, alignment, and shape), ankles (strength and straightness), and overall body alignment.
Pointe technique is the part of classical ballet technique that concerns pointe work in which a ballet dancer supports all body weight on the tips of fully extended feet. A dancer is said to be en pointe when the dancer's body is supported in this manner, and a fully extended vertical foot is said to be en pointe when touching the floor, even when not bearing weight. Pointe work is performed while wearing pointe shoes, which employ structural reinforcing to distribute the dancer's weight load throughout the foot, thus reducing the load on the toes enough to enable the dancer to support all body weight on fully vertical feet.
​Pre-Pointe: This class is dedicated to teaching pointe fundamentals to students of the appropriate age and technical ability; because of the risk of injury, students must be physically ready. At least one complete dance year of pre-pointe and a pointe evaluation is required before advancement to pointe class. The pointe evaluation allows teachers and students the opportunity to see where the student needs work in order to prepare for pointe. The evaluation focuses on legs (straightness and strength), feet (flexibility, strength, alignment, and shape), ankles (strength and straightness), and overall body alignment.
Tuesday
5:00 PM to 5:30 PM
5:00 PM to 5:30 PM
THE STUDIO
Bon Air (Main)
Bon Air (Main)
Musical Theater Jazz & Tap
Joyful Artist | 7-10 yrs. old | 60.mins | Musical Theater students will learn the fundamentals of Jazz such as isolations and flexibility. The tap portion of the class will concentrate on developing patterns and rhythms, together they will develop student's balance skills.
Joyful Artist | 7-10 yrs. old | 60.mins | Musical Theater students will learn the fundamentals of Jazz such as isolations and flexibility. The tap portion of the class will concentrate on developing patterns and rhythms, together they will develop student's balance skills.
Tuesday
5:30 PM to 6:30 PM
5:30 PM to 6:30 PM
THE STUDIO
Bon Air (Main)
Bon Air (Main)
Lil' Kidz Hip-Hop/ Tumbling
Magical Artist | Age 4-6yrs old | 45 min | Hip-Hop is a high-energy class that infuses the latest styles of street dancing, breaking, popping, and locking. Classes will encourage students to step outside of the box by bringing their own individual style and personality to the movements. Hip hop dance requires students to have the strength and stamina to successfully perform moves. Therefore, class includes upper and lower body conditioning as well as a rigorous warm-up to help prepare students for more intense movements.
** There will be a $15 charge added to your September tuition to cover the cost of the required class shirt.
Magical Artist | Age 4-6yrs old | 45 min | Hip-Hop is a high-energy class that infuses the latest styles of street dancing, breaking, popping, and locking. Classes will encourage students to step outside of the box by bringing their own individual style and personality to the movements. Hip hop dance requires students to have the strength and stamina to successfully perform moves. Therefore, class includes upper and lower body conditioning as well as a rigorous warm-up to help prepare students for more intense movements.
** There will be a $15 charge added to your September tuition to cover the cost of the required class shirt.
Wednesday
5:00 PM to 5:45 PM
5:00 PM to 5:45 PM
THE STUDIO
Bon Air (Main)
Bon Air (Main)
Kidz Hip-Hop
Joyful Artist | ages 7-10 yr old | 50 min | Hip-hop is a high-energy class that infuses the latest styles of street dancing, breaking, popping, and locking. Classes will encourage students to step outside of the box by bringing their own individual style and personality to the movements. Hip hop dance requires students to have the strength and stamina to successfully perform moves. Therefore, class includes upper and lower body conditioning as well as a rigorous warm-up to help prepare students for more intense movements.
** There will be a $15 charge added to your September tuition to cover the cost of the required class shirt.
Joyful Artist | ages 7-10 yr old | 50 min | Hip-hop is a high-energy class that infuses the latest styles of street dancing, breaking, popping, and locking. Classes will encourage students to step outside of the box by bringing their own individual style and personality to the movements. Hip hop dance requires students to have the strength and stamina to successfully perform moves. Therefore, class includes upper and lower body conditioning as well as a rigorous warm-up to help prepare students for more intense movements.
** There will be a $15 charge added to your September tuition to cover the cost of the required class shirt.
Wednesday
6:00 PM to 6:50 PM
6:00 PM to 6:50 PM
ACTIVITY ROOM
Bon Air (Main)
Bon Air (Main)
Teen Hip-Hop
Shinning Artist | ages 11+ yr old | 50 min | Hip-hop is a high-energy class that infuses the latest styles of street dancing, breaking, popping, and locking. Classes will encourage students to step outside of the box by bringing their own individual style and personality to the movements. Hip hop dance requires students to have the strength and stamina to successfully perform moves. Therefore, class includes upper and lower body conditioning as well as a rigorous warm-up to help prepare students for more intense movements.
** There will be a $15 charge added to your September tuition to cover the cost of the required class shirt.
Shinning Artist | ages 11+ yr old | 50 min | Hip-hop is a high-energy class that infuses the latest styles of street dancing, breaking, popping, and locking. Classes will encourage students to step outside of the box by bringing their own individual style and personality to the movements. Hip hop dance requires students to have the strength and stamina to successfully perform moves. Therefore, class includes upper and lower body conditioning as well as a rigorous warm-up to help prepare students for more intense movements.
** There will be a $15 charge added to your September tuition to cover the cost of the required class shirt.
Wednesday
7:00 PM to 7:50 PM
7:00 PM to 7:50 PM
THE STUDIO
Bon Air (Main)
Bon Air (Main)
Ballet & Tap Basics
Ballet & Tap Basics | ages 5-6 yrs. old | 45 mins | Ballet-Tap Basics students will enjoy expressing themselves through the art of dance in this fun and interactive class. This class is built on the basic movements learned in the Pre-Ballet class but is still appropriate for the first-time dancer. At this level, students will further their knowledge in ballet and begin to lay a proper Ballet foundation. Dancers will learn and remember basic ballet terminology and will began to execute the movement clearly.
Ballet & Tap Basics | ages 5-6 yrs. old | 45 mins | Ballet-Tap Basics students will enjoy expressing themselves through the art of dance in this fun and interactive class. This class is built on the basic movements learned in the Pre-Ballet class but is still appropriate for the first-time dancer. At this level, students will further their knowledge in ballet and begin to lay a proper Ballet foundation. Dancers will learn and remember basic ballet terminology and will began to execute the movement clearly.
Thursday
5:00 PM to 5:45 PM
5:00 PM to 5:45 PM
THE STUDIO
Bon Air (Main)
Bon Air (Main)
Acro/ Contemporary
Joyful & Shining Artist | ages 7+ yrs old | 60 min. | Acro/ Contemporary is not the typical tumbling or gymnastics class. Our experienced acro instructor will guide the class towards increased flexibility, balance, strength, muscle control, discipline and concentration seeming it together with grace and abstract movements to and the flow of dance. This class will focus on dance fundamentals along with acrobatic technique, teaching such skills as handstands, chin stands, elbow stands, cartwheels, back bends, walkovers, balance and contortion tricks, all on each student's individual level of experience, and it's fun, too!
Joyful & Shining Artist | ages 7+ yrs old | 60 min. | Acro/ Contemporary is not the typical tumbling or gymnastics class. Our experienced acro instructor will guide the class towards increased flexibility, balance, strength, muscle control, discipline and concentration seeming it together with grace and abstract movements to and the flow of dance. This class will focus on dance fundamentals along with acrobatic technique, teaching such skills as handstands, chin stands, elbow stands, cartwheels, back bends, walkovers, balance and contortion tricks, all on each student's individual level of experience, and it's fun, too!
Thursday
5:45 PM to 6:45 PM
5:45 PM to 6:45 PM
THE STUDIO
Bon Air (Main)
Bon Air (Main)
Teen Jazz & Tap
Teen Jazz/Tap: [Age:11& older] These students are on a beginning intermediate level of dance.
Tap classes are designed to develop rhythm, style and sound. Students will learn a variety of tap styles from Broadway to Rhythm tap. Exercises focus on building flexibility of the knee and ankles, coordination, and speed of movement. The class emphasis is on developing proper tap technique, producing clear tap sounds, and having fun. As students progress through each level, curriculum will become increasingly more complex and intricate.
Jazz class will focus on learning proper dance technique such as isolations of the body, improving performance quality and developing complex rhythms and patterns. Students will be exposed to various styles of jazz such as Broadway, Street and Contemporary to help develop a well rounded dancer. Class curriculum is based on ballet technique layered with traditional jazz movement and includes a proper warm-up, stretches, isolations, across-the-floor progressions, and combinations. As students progress through each level, curriculum will become increasingly more complex and intricate.​
Teen Jazz/Tap: [Age:11& older] These students are on a beginning intermediate level of dance.
Tap classes are designed to develop rhythm, style and sound. Students will learn a variety of tap styles from Broadway to Rhythm tap. Exercises focus on building flexibility of the knee and ankles, coordination, and speed of movement. The class emphasis is on developing proper tap technique, producing clear tap sounds, and having fun. As students progress through each level, curriculum will become increasingly more complex and intricate.
Jazz class will focus on learning proper dance technique such as isolations of the body, improving performance quality and developing complex rhythms and patterns. Students will be exposed to various styles of jazz such as Broadway, Street and Contemporary to help develop a well rounded dancer. Class curriculum is based on ballet technique layered with traditional jazz movement and includes a proper warm-up, stretches, isolations, across-the-floor progressions, and combinations. As students progress through each level, curriculum will become increasingly more complex and intricate.​
Thursday
6:45 PM to 7:45 PM
6:45 PM to 7:45 PM
THE STUDIO
Bon Air (Main)
Bon Air (Main)
Dance For Adults 2024-25
FALL SESSION | Adult Hip-Hop
DFA: Adult Hip-Hop
DAY: WEDNESDAY
TIME: 8:00- 8:50 PM
SESSION: 7 WEEKS
This course is best for beginner and intermediate Hip-Hop dancers. The class infuses the latest styles of street dancing, breaking, popping, and locking. Students will be encouraged to step outside the box by bringing their own unique style and personality to dance. Hip-Hop requires both strength and stamina to successfully perform moves. Therefore, class includes upper and lower body conditioning as well as a rigorous warm-up to help prepare students for more intense movements.
DFA: Adult Hip-Hop
DAY: WEDNESDAY
TIME: 8:00- 8:50 PM
SESSION: 7 WEEKS
This course is best for beginner and intermediate Hip-Hop dancers. The class infuses the latest styles of street dancing, breaking, popping, and locking. Students will be encouraged to step outside the box by bringing their own unique style and personality to dance. Hip-Hop requires both strength and stamina to successfully perform moves. Therefore, class includes upper and lower body conditioning as well as a rigorous warm-up to help prepare students for more intense movements.
Wednesday
8:00 PM to 8:50 PM
8:00 PM to 8:50 PM
THE STUDIO
Bon Air (Main)
Bon Air (Main)
SPRING SESSION | Adult Hip-Hop
DFA: Adult Hip-Hop
DAY: WEDNESDAY
TIME: 8:00- 8:50 PM
SESSION: 12 WEEKS
RECITAL OPTIONAL
This course is best for beginner and intermediate Hip-Hop dancers. The class infuses the latest styles of street dancing, breaking, popping, and locking. Students will be encouraged to step outside the box by bringing their own unique style and personality to dance. Hip-Hop requires both strength and stamina to successfully perform moves. Therefore, class includes upper and lower body conditioning as well as a rigorous warm-up to help prepare students for more intense movements.
This course begins April 12th and ends in June with the OPTION OF A recital performance!
DFA: Adult Hip-Hop
DAY: WEDNESDAY
TIME: 8:00- 8:50 PM
SESSION: 12 WEEKS
RECITAL OPTIONAL
This course is best for beginner and intermediate Hip-Hop dancers. The class infuses the latest styles of street dancing, breaking, popping, and locking. Students will be encouraged to step outside the box by bringing their own unique style and personality to dance. Hip-Hop requires both strength and stamina to successfully perform moves. Therefore, class includes upper and lower body conditioning as well as a rigorous warm-up to help prepare students for more intense movements.
This course begins April 12th and ends in June with the OPTION OF A recital performance!
Wednesday
8:00 PM to 8:50 PM
8:00 PM to 8:50 PM
THE STUDIO
Bon Air (Main)
Bon Air (Main)
WINTER SESSION | Adult Hip-Hop
DFA: Adult Hip-Hop
DAY: WEDNESDAY
TIME: 8:00- 8:50 PM
SESSION: 6 WEEKS
This course is best for beginner and intermediate Hip-Hop dancers. The class infuses the latest styles of street dancing, breaking, popping, and locking. Students will be encouraged to step outside the box by bringing their own unique style and personality to dance. Hip-Hop requires both strength and stamina to successfully perform moves. Therefore, class includes upper and lower body conditioning as well as a rigorous warm-up to help prepare students for more intense movements.
DFA: Adult Hip-Hop
DAY: WEDNESDAY
TIME: 8:00- 8:50 PM
SESSION: 6 WEEKS
This course is best for beginner and intermediate Hip-Hop dancers. The class infuses the latest styles of street dancing, breaking, popping, and locking. Students will be encouraged to step outside the box by bringing their own unique style and personality to dance. Hip-Hop requires both strength and stamina to successfully perform moves. Therefore, class includes upper and lower body conditioning as well as a rigorous warm-up to help prepare students for more intense movements.
Wednesday
8:00 PM to 8:50 PM
8:00 PM to 8:50 PM
THE STUDIO
Bon Air (Main)
Bon Air (Main)
FALL SESSION | Adult Tap
DFA: ADULT TAP
DAY: THURSDAY
TIME: 8:00-8:50 PM
SESSION: 7 WEEKS
This class will cover basic ballet positions, steps and vocabulary with a focus on the student's awareness of proper posture and body alignment. Standing barre work and center floor exercises will be given to enhance coordination, strength, balance and flexibility.
DFA: ADULT TAP
DAY: THURSDAY
TIME: 8:00-8:50 PM
SESSION: 7 WEEKS
This class will cover basic ballet positions, steps and vocabulary with a focus on the student's awareness of proper posture and body alignment. Standing barre work and center floor exercises will be given to enhance coordination, strength, balance and flexibility.
Thursday
8:00 PM to 8:50 PM
8:00 PM to 8:50 PM
THE STUDIO
Bon Air (Main)
Bon Air (Main)
SPRING SESSION | Adult Tap
DFA: Adult Tap
DAY: THURSDAY
TIME: 8:00- 8:50 PM
SESSION: 12 WEEKS
SPRING SESSION |Teen/ Adult Tap: These students are on a beginning intermediate level of dance.
Tap classes are designed to develop rhythm, style and sound. Students will learn a variety of tap styles from Broadway to Rhythm tap. Exercises focus on building flexibility of the knee and ankles, coordination, and speed of movement. The class emphasis is on developing proper tap technique, producing clear tap sounds, and having fun. As students progress through each level, curriculum will become increasingly more complex and intricate.
DFA: Adult Tap
DAY: THURSDAY
TIME: 8:00- 8:50 PM
SESSION: 12 WEEKS
SPRING SESSION |Teen/ Adult Tap: These students are on a beginning intermediate level of dance.
Tap classes are designed to develop rhythm, style and sound. Students will learn a variety of tap styles from Broadway to Rhythm tap. Exercises focus on building flexibility of the knee and ankles, coordination, and speed of movement. The class emphasis is on developing proper tap technique, producing clear tap sounds, and having fun. As students progress through each level, curriculum will become increasingly more complex and intricate.
Thursday
8:00 PM to 8:50 PM
8:00 PM to 8:50 PM
THE STUDIO
Bon Air (Main)
Bon Air (Main)
WINTER SESSION | Adult Tap
DFA: Adult Tap
DAY: THURSDAY
TIME: 8:00- 8:50 PM
SESSION: 6 WEEKS
WINTER SESSION |Teen/ Adult Tap: These students are on a beginning intermediate level of dance.
Tap classes are designed to develop rhythm, style and sound. Students will learn a variety of tap styles from Broadway to Rhythm tap. Exercises focus on building flexibility of the knee and ankles, coordination, and speed of movement. The class emphasis is on developing proper tap technique, producing clear tap sounds, and having fun. As students progress through each level, curriculum will become increasingly more complex and intricate.
DFA: Adult Tap
DAY: THURSDAY
TIME: 8:00- 8:50 PM
SESSION: 6 WEEKS
WINTER SESSION |Teen/ Adult Tap: These students are on a beginning intermediate level of dance.
Tap classes are designed to develop rhythm, style and sound. Students will learn a variety of tap styles from Broadway to Rhythm tap. Exercises focus on building flexibility of the knee and ankles, coordination, and speed of movement. The class emphasis is on developing proper tap technique, producing clear tap sounds, and having fun. As students progress through each level, curriculum will become increasingly more complex and intricate.
Thursday
8:00 PM to 8:50 PM
8:00 PM to 8:50 PM
THE STUDIO
Bon Air (Main)
Bon Air (Main)