Dance Classes
Dance Classes
At Riverside Theatre Education, our dance program recognizes that learning a dance is very different than learning to dance. Our professional instructors seek to impart skills that will equip our students for success in, and out, of the dance studio. Regardless of age, we provide a structured and rigorous environment that reflects the physical, intellectual, and emotional skills the study of dance develops.
The dance education program at Riverside Theatre features multiple genres of dance for ages 5 through adult. Classes begin in August for the year, but we are happy to accept new students throughout the school year provided classes are not full. Please contact the Director of Dance Education, Adam Schnell with any dance education questions or space availability.
2024 Summer Calendar
Classes Begin the week of June 3, 2024
No Classes July 1 - 5, 2024
Classes End July 19, 2024
Adult Classes (Ages 18+)
Adult Ballet - Thursdays: 6:00-7:30 pm
Adult Hip Hop/Contemporary - Tuesdays: 6:00-7:30 pm
Adult Tap - Wednesdays: 6:00-7:30 pm
Tuition: $100
Youth & Teen Classes (Ages 6–18)
NEW! Youth Acro - Thursdays: 5:00-6:00 pm
(Recommended for ages 8-10)
Acro is a fun and safe way to develop pyrotechnical gymnastic skills that can be utilized as part of any young dancer's dance technique.
Tuition: $100 | Tuition Assistance (Application Due May 3, 2024, by 5:00 pm)
Ballet 1/2 - Mondays & Thursdays: 4:00-5:00 pm
(Recommended for Ages 6-10 )
Students will continue their introduction to classical ballet techniques. Basic barre exercises will be taught and structured work away from the barre will begin. Students will continue the exploration of barre and center techniques. More intermediate patterns of steps add challenge to student's thinking at this level.
Tuition: $150 | Tuition Assistance (Application Due May 3, 2024, by 5:00 pm)
Ballet 3/4 - Mondays & Thursdays: 5:00-7:00 pm
(Recommended for Ages 13+)
Students will execute the entire set of barre exercises on an intermediate level, and focus on the massive amount of steps that make up the classical ballet vocabulary. Students will learn to execute a complete advanced ballet class from start to finish.
Tuition: $200 | Tuition Assistance (Application Due May 3, 2024, by 5:00 pm)
Teen Hip Hop/Contemporary - Wednesdays: 6:00-7:00 pm
(Recommended for Ages 11-18)
Students will move towards more advanced self-expression and techniques of popping and locking, waving, tutting, as well as power moves and hone the skills necessary to succeed in today's genre-blending dance world.
Tuition: $100 | Tuition Assistance (Application Due May 3, 2024, by 5:00 pm)
Youth Contemporary - Tuesdays: 4:00-5:00 pm
(Recommended for ages 8-10)
Students will be introduced to this exciting fusion technique which combines modern dance, jazz, and ballet techniques.
Tuition: $100 | Tuition Assistance (Application Due May 3, 2024, by 5:00 pm)
Youth Hip Hop - Tuesdays: 5:00-6:00 pm
(Recommended for Ages 8-10)
Students will be introduced to the basic styles and history of hip-hop in this class.
Tuition: $100 | Tuition Assistance (Application Due May 3, 2024, by 5:00 pm)
Jazz 1/2 - Mondays: 5:00-6:00 pm
(Recommended for ages 6-10)
Students in this level will continue their introduction to jazz technique. Basic warm-up exercises will be taught and structured progressions across the floor will begin.
Tuition: $100 | Tuition Assistance (Application Due May 3, 2024, by 5:00 pm)
Jazz 3/4 - Tuesdays: 5:00-7:00 PM
(Recommended for ages 11-18)
Students will become more proficient in both performance quality and intermediate techniques.
Tuition: $150 | Tuition Assistance (Application Due May 3, 2024, by 5:00 pm)
Beginning/Intermediate Tap - Wednesdays: 4:00-5:00 pm
(Recommended for ages 8-13)
This class teaches rhythm, coordination, basic tap terminology, and choreography. More advanced rhythm, coordination, tap terminology, and choreography will be introduced. Exercises focus on building flexibility of the knee and ankles, coordination, and speed of movement. The class emphasis is on developing proper tap technique and producing clear tap sounds.
Tuition: $100 | Tuition Assistance (Application Due May 3, 2024, by 5:00 pm)
Intermediate/Advanced Tap - Wednesdays: 5:00-6:00 pm
(Recommended for ages 11-18)
This technique class will focus on faster and more intricate footwork. The Dancer at this level will develop speed, clarity, dynamics, and the ability to execute complex rhythmic combinations. Students will put the fundamentals to work by learning new steps, rhythms, patterns, and combinations from Broadway-style to rhythm-style tap.
Tuition: $100 | Tuition Assistance (Application Due May 3, 2024, by 5:00 pm)
More Dance Offereings
Intensive Summer Study
Presented by Riverside Theatre and Ballet Vero Beach.
September - May
Free dance along classes for young children and families.
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Refund Policy: Tuition is refundable up to three days before the first day of each class less a $15 cancellation fee. A 50% refund less a $15 cancellation fee will be given up to the second day of class. There will be NO REFUNDS after the second day of class and full tuition will be charged as well as a $15.00 cancellation fee.