AGE BASED PROGRAMS
Classes in our 2023-2024 school-year session begin on Monday, September 11, 2023.
Tuition is based on total class hours and is billed on a monthly basis.
Dance Classes by Age
BASICS
Preschool through 2nd Grade
The Basics Program teaches body control and fine motor skills, along with classroom etiquette and social development. Dancers in this program are not graded on technique, but are expected to progress to the next age appropriate class each School Year Session. Given that technique is not used for placement, dancers may join this program at any age, up to second grade.
Enroll: Ages 18 months to 3 years
Enroll: Ages 4 to 5
Enroll: Ages 5 to 7
GRADED
2nd Grade through Adult
The Graded Program offers classes for beginner to intermediate level dancers, in various styles offered at Backstage. Dancers may join this program at any time between 2nd Grade and 12th Grade. Advancement is based on correct body placement, skill mastery, and instructor recommendation regarding classroom behavior and attendance. Dancers spend an average of two years at each level perfecting skills necessary to advance to the next level. Dancers receive an annual skill assessment at the end of each school year to place them for the next season.
Enroll: Ages 7-9
Enroll: Ages 10-12
Enroll: Ages 13+
INTENSIVE
Ages 8-18
The Intensive Program offers classes for intermediate to advanced level dancers, in various styles. Dancers must commit to a minimum of two dance days per week to participate in this program. Audition and/or teacher approval is required for enrollment in these classes. These classes are designed for the focused dancer working to take their skills and dance education to the next level.
Enroll: Ages 5 to 7
Enroll: Ages 7-9
Enroll: Ages 10-12
Enroll: Ages 13+
SIGNATURE
TEAM
Ages 6-18
Signature Team dancers are talented, focused, driven, and excited to be a part of a well-respected and award-winning team. Your dancer should be confident about their desire to belong and consistently work at the level of our competitive team. The Signature Team is an audition based program. LEARN MORE.
STARS
TEAM
Ages 5-13
For the experienced beginner dancer, that loves to perform and wants to take their training to a new level. This program has weekly class requirements and competitive opportunities in various styles. The STARS Team is an assessment based program, teacher approval is required. LEARN MORE.