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 – the date is TBA!

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)

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

Wednesdays        5:15 p.m. – 6:00 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             5:00 p.m. – 5:45 p.m.             Instructor: Danielle Montney

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

DANCE 1 (ballet/tap combo class) – 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.

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

DANCE 1 (ballet/tap/jazz combo class) – for children, ages 5 to 6 years

This is an introductory combination class of ballet, tap, and jazz. This class incorporates the introduction of dance vocabulary and movement, creative movement activities, and a lot of fun!

This class meets for 1.5 hours/once a week.

Tuesdays             5:15 p.m. – 6:45 p.m.             Instructor: Sara Herlong

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!

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)

Wednesdays          7:30 p.m. – 8:30 p.m.             Instructor: Sara Herlong

Saturdays              10:30 a.m. –11:30 a.m.            Instructor: Sara Herlong

DANCE 2 (ballet/tap/jazz combo class) – 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

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. – 6:45 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               6:45 p.m. – 7:30 p.m.               Instructor: Danielle Montney

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!

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

HOMESCHOOL CLASS: LYRICAL – for children, ages 8 to 12 years

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.

Wednesdays           4:00 p.m. – 5:00 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. – 9:00 p.m              Instructor: Jennifer Loterzo

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

COMPETITION DANCE COMPANY – placement by invitation of director

This travel competition group is for students that are ages 4 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 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.

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Saturdays       2:15 p.m. – 6:00 p.m.