Registration is now open!

Students who participate in full season classes will participate in the annual recital that is scheduled to be held at the Perkinson Center for the Arts on May 31st (2 shows that day) – and the dress rehearsal is May 30th! 

KINDERDANCE – for children, ages 2 ½ to 4 years

            An introductory dance program for children, which incorporates ballet, creative movement, and basic tap concepts.  The purpose of this class is to introduce the child to the joy of movement, while developing the child’s mind, increasing body awareness, and sharpening motor skills.  This class meets for 45 minutes/once a week

Available Class Times:  (you would select only one class time – we do limit the size of our classes, so register early if you have a class preference)

Mondays           12:15 p.m. – 1:00 p.m. Instructor:  Jennifer Loterzo

Wednesdays     6:30 p.m. – 7:15 p.m. Instructor: Sara Herlong

Thursdays         5:30 p.m. – 6:15 p.m. Instructor: Sara Herlong

TINY TUMBLERS – For children, ages 4-6 years

Acro dance is a style of dance that combines classical dance technique with precision acrobatic elements.  Your child will be learning tumbling skills that will enhance their dance technique.  Premiere Dance Academy is an Acrobatic Arts Certified Studio – this means that Premiere follows the Acrobatic Arts syllabus which focuses on the 5 core areas of flexibility, strength, balancing, limbering, and tumbling – and the skills are all safely taught in the correct progressions!  The teacher is also trained in safety, spotting techniques, and teaching techniques – so that your child has fun while progressing safely with solid technique! This class meets for 45 minutes/once a week

Available Class Times:  (you would select only one class time – we do limit the size of our classes, so register early if you have a class preference)    

Mondays          1:15 p.m. – 2:00 p.m. Instructor:  Jennifer Loterzo 

Mondays           5:00 p.m. – 5:45 p.m. Instructor: Danielle Montney 

Saturdays          10:15 a.m. – 11:00 a.m. Instructor: Kayla Weal

DANCE 1 – for children, ages 5 to 6 years

            This is an introductory combination class of ballet and tap.  This class incorporates the introduction of dance vocabulary and movement, creative movement activities, and a lot of fun!           This class meets for 1 hour/once a week

Available Class Times:  (you would select only one class time – we do limit the size of our classes, so register early if you have a class preference)      

Thursdays         6:15 p.m. – 7:15 p.m. Instructor:  Sara Herlong      

Saturdays          9:00 a.m – 10:00 a.m. Instructor: Kayla Weal

BEGINNING ACRO  –  ages 7 and up  – please note that students will be placed in classes based on skill ability, not age 

Acro dance is a style of dance that combines classical dance technique with precision acrobatic elements.  Your child will be learning tumbling skills that will take their dancing to the next level.  Premiere Dance Academy is an Acrobatic Arts Certified Studio – this means that Premiere follows the Acrobatic Arts syllabus which focuses on the 5 core areas of flexibility, strength, balancing, limbering, and tumbling – and the skills are all safely taught in the correct progressions!  The teacher is also Acrobatic Arts Certified in safety, spotting techniques, and teaching techniques – so that your child has fun while progressing safely with solid technique!                              

Saturdays         10:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m. Instructor:  Sara Herlong  

DANCE 2 – for children, ages 7 to 9 years

Students continue their study of ballet and tap techniques at a secondary level while beginning a study of jazz technique and concepts.  In this class, beginning barre exercises, elementary center floor combination, and across-the-floor locomotors segments are introduced.        

Thursdays         5:00 p.m. – 6:30 p.m. Instructor:  Jennifer Loterzo  

HOMESCHOOL CLASS:  LYRICAL AND ACRO – for children, ages 7 to 10 years

This combination class will explore two styles of dance, Lyrical and Acro. Lyrical dance is a style of dance that blends elements of ballet and jazz dance.  This style of dance is performed to music with lyrics so that it inspires expression of emotion.  This class will focus on teaching a solid technical foundation, grace, and fluidity.    

Acro dance is a style of dance that combines classical dance technique with precision acrobatic elements.  Your child will be learning tumbling skills that will take their dancing to the next level.  Premiere Dance Academy is an Acrobatic Arts Certified Studio – this means that Premiere follows the Acrobatic Arts syllabus which focuses on the 5 core areas of flexibility, strength, balancing, limbering, and tumbling – and the skills are all safely taught in the correct progressions!  The teacher is also Acrobatic Arts Certified in safety, spotting techniques, and teaching techniques – so that your child has fun while progressing safely with solid technique!                           

Wednesdays     4:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m. Instructor: Jennifer Loterzo   

BEGINNING – INTERMEDIATE ACRO  –  ages 7 and up  – please note that students will be placed in classes based on skill ability, not age 

Acro dance is a style of dance that combines classical dance technique with precision acrobatic elements.  Your child will be learning tumbling skills that will take their dancing to the next level.  Premiere Dance Academy is an Acrobatic Arts Certified Studio – this means that Premiere follows the Acrobatic Arts syllabus which focuses on the 5 core areas of flexibility, strength, balancing, limbering, and tumbling – and the skills are all safely taught in the correct progressions!  The teacher is also Acrobatic Arts Certified in safety, spotting techniques, and teaching techniques – so that your child has fun while progressing safely with solid technique!                              

Wednesdays          5:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m. Instructor: Jennifer Loterzo  

BEGINNING- INTERMEDIATE LYRICAL – for children, ages 7 and up

Lyrical dance is a style of dance that blends elements of ballet and jazz dance.  This style of dance is performed to music with lyrics so that it inspires expression of emotion.  This class will focus on teaching a solid technical foundation, grace, and fluidity. 

Mondays          5:45 p.m. – 6:30 p.m. Instructor: Danielle Montney     

BEGINNING- INTERMEDIATE HIP HOP – for children, ages 7 and up

            Dancers will have fun with this high energy class learning about musicality, isolations, and groove.  Premiere is always careful to use kid-friendly music and age appropriate dance moves!

Mondays          6:30 p.m. – 7:15 p.m. Instructor: Danielle Montney     

INTERMEDIATE LEVEL CLASSES –  for children, ages 8 to 10 years

This is an up-tempo program, in which students will study proper body alignment and focus on building a balance of strength and flexibility.  A strong focus on proper technique will be built through learning barre exercises, center floor combinations, and across-the-floor locomotors segments.  These classes are faster paced and the students need to reflect a thorough understanding of beginning techniques.                    

Jazz        Fridays           5:30 p.m. – 6:15 p.m. Instructor: Jennifer Loterzo      

Tap         Fridays          6:15 p.m. – 7:00 p.m. Instructor:  Jennifer Loterzo

Ballet      Fridays          7:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m. Instructor: Jennifer Loterzo      

INTERMEDIATE ACRO –  placement by permission of instructor – please note that students will be placed in Acro classes based on skill ability, not age

Acro dance is a style of dance that combines classical dance technique with precision acrobatic elements.  Your child will be learning tumbling skills that will take their dancing to the next level.  Premiere Dance Academy is an Acrobatic Arts Certified Studio – this means that Premiere follows the Acrobatic Arts syllabus which focuses on the 5 core areas of flexibility, strength, balancing, limbering, and tumbling – and the skills are all safely taught in the correct progressions!  The teacher is also Acrobatic Arts Certified in safety, spotting techniques, and teaching techniques – so that your child has fun while progressing safely with solid technique!

Saturdays      12:30 p.m.  – 2:00 p.m. Instructor: Jennifer Loterzo

HIGH INTERMEDIATE BALLET –   placement by permission of instructor

A pre-pointe/pointe class that offers a disciplined and traditional study of classical ballet through barre, center, and across-the-floor work.  This class teaches correct body alignment and anatomy (as pertains to dance), solid technique, and ballet history.      This class meets twice a week       

Tuesdays         5:00 p.m. – 6:30 p.m. Instructor: Jennifer Loterzo  

AND      

Wednesdays     5:00 p.m. – 6:30 p. m. Instructor: Sara Herlong

HIGH INT AND  ADVANCED TAP –  placement by permission of instructor

This class is for the student that demonstrates a thorough understanding of the tap concepts.  Advanced tap incorporates combinations that utilize rhythmic variations and contains advanced technique.  A variety of different styles of tap will be explored

Tuesdays            6:30 p.m. – 7:30 p.m. Instructor: Jennifer Loterzo

HIGH INT AND ADVANCED LYRICAL –placement by permission of instructor – you must be enrolled in a ballet class to be considered for placement in this class.  

Lyrical dance is a style of dance that blends elements of ballet and jazz dance.  This style of dance is performed to music with lyrics so that it inspires expression of emotion.

Mondays          5:00 p.m. – 6:15 p.m. Instructor: Jennifer Loterzo

ADVANCED BALLET – placement by permission of instructor

An intense and disciplined ballet class, which combines advanced barre, center, and across-the-floor training on pointe.  Leads students to pre-professional work.  Strict attention is focused on alignment, technique, and style. This class meets twice a week    

Mondays          6:15 p.m. – 7:45 p.m. Instructor:  Jennifer Loterzo  

AND                 

Tuesdays          7:30 p.m. – 9:00 p.m. Instructor:  Jennifer Loterzo         

ADVANCED JAZZ– placement by permission of instructor

A very intense and fast paced program for the serious dancer who is willing to work hard.  This class incorporates combinations that emphasize style and contain advanced technique.  A variety of different styles of jazz will be explored.                                    

Mondays    7:45 p.m. – 8:45 p.m. Instructor: Jennifer Loterzo

ADVANCED ACRO –  placement by permission of instructor – please note that students will be placed in Acro classes based on skill ability, not age 

Acro dance is a style of dance that combines classical dance technique with precision acrobatic elements.  Your child will be learning tumbling skills that will take their dancing to the next level.  Premiere Dance Academy is an Acrobatic Arts Certified Studio – this means that Premiere follows the Acrobatic Arts syllabus which focuses on the 5 core areas of flexibility, strength, balancing, limbering, and tumbling – and the skills are all safely taught in the correct progressions!  The teacher is also Acrobatic Arts Certified in safety, spotting techniques, and teaching techniques – so that your child has fun while progressing safely with solid technique!     This class will meet twice a week.

Wednesdays     7:30 p.m.  – 8:45 p.m. Instructor:  Jennifer Loterzo

AND

Saturday        11:00 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. Instructor:  Jennifer Loterzo

COMPETITION DANCE COMPANY –  placement by invitation of director

This travel competition group is for students that are ages 8 to 17.  While being a part of this group is an excellent experience for young dancers (and a lot of fun), being a part of this group is a big commitment of time and finances.  –  This commitment is not to be taken lightly.  See Jennifer Loterzo for more information.  Please note, this group begins rehearsing in August.

Thursdays   6:30-9:00 p.m. AND Saturdays  2:15 p.m. – 6:00 p.m. 

Premiere’s 2024 – 2025 9 Weeks Session Classes

There will be an option to perform in Annual Recital in May, for those who take the 3^rd session!  

***However, the price of costume is not included in tuition***

ADULT  TAP(9 weeks sessions)-  

Whether you are interested in dusting off your old tap shoes, or wanting to try something new for the first time – this is the class for you!  This class will review basic tap technique and steps and work on musicality through dynamic center floor and locomotor combinations. Let’s show those kids that they are not the only ones who can dance!! 😊                                

Wednesdays   6:45 p.m. – 7:30 p.m. Instructor: Jennifer Loterzo

          Session #1:  Sept 11, 18, 25, Oct 2, 9, 16, 23, 30, and Nov 6

               *NO Class on Nov 13, 20, or 27

            Session #2:  Dec 4, 11, 18, Jan 8, 15, 22, 29, Feb 5, 12

                 *NO Class on Dec 25 or Jan 1 – studio is closed for Christmas Break

             Session #3:  Feb 19, 26, Mar 5, 12, 19, 26, April 2, 9, 16

Tuition:  $90/9 weeks session

ADULT JAZZ (9 weeks sessions):

Ms. J thought we would explore a different style of dance with our adults this session! For now, we will only plan to offer jazz this first adult session.  If everyone likes it, we can continue on with it for sessions 2 and 3.  If the adults collectively want to switch to a different style for sessions 2 and 3 – then we can figure that out as we go.  *Adults don’t have to wear leotards and tights to class – just wear something you can easily move around in and wear your jazz shoes!  Can’t wait to see you in class!

Wednesdays      6:00 p.m. – 6:45 p.m.

                Session #1:  Sept 11, 18, 25, Oct 2, 9, 16, 23, 30, and Nov 6

                    *NO Class on Nov 13, 20, or 27

                 Session #2:  Dec 4, 11, 18, Jan 8, 15, 22, 29, Feb 5, 12

                      *NO Class on Dec 25 or Jan 1 – studio is closed for Christmas Break

                 Session #3:  Feb 19, 26, Mar 5, 12, 19, 26, April 2, 9, 16

Tuition:  $90/9 weeks session