Basics Program: 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.

Graded Program: 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.

Trial Classes
Trial classes begin on Monday, September 25th. $15 fee per trial class. Trials are only available in classes where there is space availability. Search for available by style or age below. Select the REGISTER button next to the class you would like to try and follow the prompts to select the trial option.