Adult Division
The Adult Division offers a variety of classes in ballet, modern, jazz, Afro-Caribbean, hip-hop and tap for older teens and adults. Flexibility in scheduling is offered in this division to meet the varied needs and interests of this sector of the community. Dance cards are offered in this division.
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Current Adult Class Schedule
Adult Beginning Ballet
Learn the fundamentals of classical ballet while experiencing the joy of movement and creative expression inherent to this art form.
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Tuesday 6:30 – 8 |
Dance Theatre Studios |
Alexis Ingram |
Adult Beginning/Intermediate Ballet
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Thursday 6:30 – 8 |
Dance Theatre Studios |
Kati Mayo |
Adult Beginning Modern
Class includes modern dance basics, essential positions and movement styles. Students explore spatial relationships and rhythmic patterns. Class concentrates on proper body alignment, use of breath, core strength and the development of a beginning technical vocabulary.
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Monday 7 – 8 |
Spirit Square |
Gretchen Jax |
Adult Beginning Jazz
Jazz, a form of dance used in musical theater and the commercial entertainment industry is heavily influenced by African-American traditions. With its exciting and ever evolving movement, students will learn rhythm, syncopation, isolation and improvisation. This class introduces students to basic jazz vocabulary and technique derived from classical ballet and modern, and encourages individual expression and style. Students gain strength, flexibility, endurance and coordination while dancing to the upbeat music of today.
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| Friday 6:30 - 7:30 |
Dance Theatre Studios |
Susie Johnson |
Adult Beginning Tap
Class will focus on developing solid tap technique and skills. The focus is on coordination, body alignment, and rhythm. Classes centralize technique, combinations, and choreography.
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Monday 7 - 8 |
Spirit Square |
Gretchen Jax |
Adult Intermediate Tap
Recommended for students interested in pursuing tap beyond the elemental level. Students develop skill with more complicated tap rhythms and movements.
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Tuesday 6:30 –8 |
Spirit Square |
Gretchen Jax |
Hip-Hop
Students will experience a fusion of movement styles such as funk, pop, west coast, and African dance set to popular music.
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Monday 7-8 |
Dance Theatre Studios |
Kyle Shawell |
Afro-Caribbean (6 week sessions)
This class is rooted in the technique of legendary American Dance Pioneer Katherine Dunham and fuses traditional African-Caribbean movements and rhythms with modern dance.
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Wednesday 7:30 – 9 |
Dance Theatre Studios |
April Berry |
Tuition
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Trial Offer: First visit for new adult students is free to any adult class.
Please note, NC Dance Theatre School of Dance does not charge registration fees for Adult Classes.
Dance Card |
Good for |
Rate |
5 - 1 hour classes |
2 months |
$65 |
5 - 1 ½ hour classes |
2 months |
$75 |
10 - 1 hour classes |
3 months |
$125 |
10 - 1 ½ hour classes |
3 months |
$145 |
15 - 1 hour classes |
4 months |
$180 |
15 - 1 ½ hour classes |
4 months |
$210 |
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