Dance Classes

Come and visit us! We welcome students aged three to adult!

Call us at 912-212-2787 to register your child today!

Unless otherwise notified, there are no classes held during Bulloch County School breaks.

Start Date: August 11, 2025 | Principal: Rebekah Louise Harville

  • No classes during Bulloch County School breaks unless otherwise announced.
  • All dance classes are located at 41 West Main Street or 5 North Main
    in downtown Statesboro.

Younger students begin in classes that combine basic ballet and tap techniques with movement games and activities. These are shown to help in the critical development of creativity and coordination. 

 

Student Class Discounts

If you are enrolled in a pre-ballet, ballet 1, ballet 2, ballet 3, or ballet 4 class you qualify for a big discount on each additional class you take. If you would like to take advantage of this discount, email Syrin Johnson your schedule of classes desired and he can help get your reduced monthly payments set up with for you.

*When adults sign up for multiple classes for themselves (marked with an asterisk below), they qualify for deep discounts. When they select two or more the class tuition is reduced to 50nm/45m for each class they take. For example, if an adult wanted to take Adult Tap and Adult Ballet the monthly tuition would only be 100nm/90m. 

 

Please email Syrin Johnson or Call us at 912-212-2787 to request placement into classes and discuss tuition payment options.
*We are no longer offering online registration for dance classes.
Email : sjohnson@averittcenterforthearts.org

 

*New Policy Disclaimer* As of June 25th, 2025, all monthly payments will be due on the 5th of the month. There will be a 5 day grace period for payments after the due date. A late fee of $20 will be charged if payment is made more than 5 days after due date and will be charged to your account.

Pre-Ballet/ Tap Combo

Tuesdays@ 4:00 pm-5:00 pm

Instructor: Kadee Walker

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Thursdays @ 4:00 pm-5:00 pm

Instructor: Rebekah Louise Harville

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Ages 3-5

Location: Petite Studio at 5 N. Main Street

Tuition: $65 ($72 non-member)

Meeting once a week, this class is for children from ages 3 to 5 years old. They have the opportunity to learn the basic fundamentals of ballet and tap. In addition to learning the basic movements and terminology, students get the freedom to express themselves through creative movement and learn how to work together as a group.

Ballet/ Tap I Combo

Tuesdays @ 5:15 pm-6:15 pm

Thursdays @ 5:15 pm-6:15 pm

Tuesday Instructor: Kadee Walker

Thursday Instructor: Rebekah Louise Harville

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Ages 6-8

Location: Petite Studio at 5 N. Main Street

Tuition: $65 ($72 non-member)

Meeting once a week, this class if for children from ages 6-8 years old. They have the opportunity to learn the basic fundamentals of ballet and tap. In addition to learning the basic movements and terminology, students get the freedom to express themselves through creative movement and learn how to work together as a group. Students will be introduced to ballet II curriculum, to help assist him/her in their advancement when ready.

Ballet 2

Thursday 6:00 – 7:00 pm with Katie Thomsen

Ages: 9-13

Grand studio at 41 W. Main 
Tuition: $65 ($72 non-member)

In this class, children from ages 9-13 years old have the opportunity to learn the basic fundamentals of ballet. In addition to providing a solid basic ballet foundation, more intermediate-level movements and terminology are introduced in this curriculum. Technique becomes an integral part of ballet class. Students wear a purple leotard. 

Ballet 3

Monday 5:00 – 6:30 pm with Rebekah Louise Harville

Ages: 13+

Location: Grande Studio at 41 W. Main Street
Tuition: $70 ($78 non-member)

Children from ages 13+ years old have the opportunity to learn the basic fundamentals of ballet. In addition to providing a solid basic ballet foundation, more Intermediate/Advanced level movements and terminology are introduced in this curriculum. Students who demonstrate the physical and mental readiness, are considered for pointe shoes. It is encouraged to attend all three classes, but not required. Students wear a red leotard.

Ballet 3 & 4 Mix

Wednesday 4:15 – 5:45 pm 

Instructor Anna Nessmith

Ages: 13+

Location: Grande Studio at 41 W. Main Street
Tuition: $70 ($78 non-member)

Children from ages 13+ years old have the opportunity to learn the basic fundamentals of ballet. In addition to providing a solid basic ballet foundation, more Intermediate/Advanced level movements and terminology are introduced in this curriculum. Students who demonstrate the physical and mental readiness, are considered for pointe shoes. It is encouraged to attend all three classes, but not required. This class is for the intermediate – Advanced Ballet dancer. Placement is needed to attend.

Ballet 4

Thursday 6:30 – 8:00 pm with Rebekah Louise Harville

Ages: 13+

Location: Demi Studio at 41 W. Main Street
Tuition: $70 ($78 non-member)

Children from ages 13+ years old have the opportunity to learn the basic fundamentals of ballet. In addition to providing a solid basic ballet foundation, more Intermediate/Advanced level movements and terminology are introduced in this curriculum. Students who demonstrate the physical and mental readiness, are considered for pointe shoes. It is encouraged to attend all three classes, but not required. This class is for the Advanced Ballet dancer. Placement is needed to attend.

Pointe

All of our Pointe classes are by invitation only. Each student needs to be evaluated by the instructor and the director before entering into a Pointe class. We take the dancer’s safety very seriously and encourage at home strength-training programs specified by our staff for each dancer individually.

Pre Pointe

Monday @ 6:30pm-7:00pm

Ages: 10+

Location: Grand Studio at 41 W. Main Street
Instructor: Rebekah Louise Harville
Tuition: $40 ($44 non-member)

Lyrical Dance

Mondays @ 6:30 pm – 7:30 pm

Ages: 10+

Location: Demi Studio at 41 W. Main Street
Instructor: Katie Thomsen
Tuition: $72 ($78 non-member)

Lyrical dance borrows from ballet, jazz, and many modern dance techniques of the 20th century. Lyrical encourages dancers to be versatile in their expressions, being able to portray a wide array of movement styles and emotion. It focuses on spatial and body awareness, use of body weight, floor work, leaps, turns, efficiency of muscle usage, and safe body alignment.

Lyrical Mini

Thursdays @  7:00 pm- 7:45 pm

Ages: 6 – 9

Location: Demi Studio at 41 W. Main Street
Instructor: Katie Thomsen
Tuition: $60 ($66 non-member)

​Lyrical dance is borrowed from ballet, jazz, and many modern dance techniques of the 20th century. Lyrical encourages dancers to be versatile in their expressions, being able to portray a wide array of movement styles and emotion. It focuses on spatial and body awareness, use of body weight, floor work, leaps, turns, efficiency of muscle usage, and safe body alignment.

Tap 1

Tuesdays @ 4:00 pm – 5:00 pm

Ages: 9+

Location: Grande studio at 41 W. Main
Instructor: Amanda Micheilsen
Tuition: $65 ($72 non-member)

This class meets once per week. In this class, children have the opportunity to learn the basic fundamentals of Tap. In addition to providing a solid basic foundation, more intermediate/advanced level movements and terminology are introduced in this curriculum. Students are not required, but it is strongly recommended to also attend ballet classes. Ballet influences all genres of dance.

Tap 2

Tuesdays @ 5:00 pm – 6:00 pm

Ages: 9+

Location: Grand studio at 41. W. Main
Instructor: Amanda Micheilsen
Tuition: $65 ($72 non-member)

This class is for the intermediate- Advanced Tap dancer. Placement is needed to attend. This class meets once per week. In this class, children have the opportunity to learn the fundamentals of Tap dance and continue instruction from the Tap 1 course. In addition to providing a solid basic foundation, more intermediate/advanced level movements and terminology are introduced in this curriculum. Students are not required, but it is strongly recommended to also attend ballet classes. 

Adult Tap

Tuesdays @ 6:00 pm – 6:45 pm

Ages: 18+

Location: Grande Studio at 41 W. Main Street

Instructor: Amanda Micheilsen

Tuition: $60 ($66 non-member)*

This class will cover basic tap steps and vocabulary with a focus on the student’s awareness of proper posture and body alignment. Center floor exercises will be given to enhance coordination, strength, balance and flexibility. Participants will also develop a sense of musical awareness and movement quality. No prior tap experience necessary.

Teen Jazz 

Tuesdays @ 6:45 pm- 7:45 pm

Ages: 10+

Location: Demi Studio  41 W. Main
Instructor: Tara Cave
Tuition: $65 ($72 non-member)

This class meets once per week. In this class, children (from ages 6-9 years old for Mini class, level I 10+ years, and for level II 12+) have the opportunity to learn the basic fundamentals of jazz. In addition to providing a solid basic Jazz foundation, students will learn how to interact with the audience and fellow dance mates on the stage. And learn how to engage and capture the audience. Students are not required, but it is strongly recommended to also attend ballet classes. Ballet influences all genres of dance

Jazz Mini

Thursdays @ 5:00 pm- 6:00 pm

Ages: 6- 9

Location: Demi Studio at 41 W. Main Street
Instructor: Tara Cave
Tuition: $65 ($72 non-member)

This class meets once per week. In this class, children (from ages 6-9 years old for Mini class, level I 10+ years, and for level II 12+) have the opportunity to learn the basic fundamentals of jazz. In addition to providing a solid basic Jazz foundation, students will learn how to interact with the audience and fellow dance mates on the stage. And learn how to engage and capture the audience. Students are not required, but it is strongly recommended to also attend ballet classes. Ballet influences all genres of dance

Hip Hop

This class meets once per week. It offers a fun age-appropriate way to dance outside of the box. Students learn the art and history of Hip Hop dance and learn how to bring their own individual style to the movements.

Hip Hop Mini

Tuesdays @ 5:15 pm – 6 :00 pm

Ages: 6-9

Location: Demi Studio at 41 W. Main St.
Instructor: Tara Cave
Tuition: $60 ($66 non-member)

Hip Hop Teen

Tuesdays @ 6:00 pm – 6:45 pm

Ages: 10+

Location: Demi Studio at 41 W. Main St.
Instructor: Tara Cave
Tuition: $60 ($66 non-member)

Musical Theater Dance 

Mondays @ 4:00 pm – 5:00 pm

Ages: 5-10

Location: Petite Studio at 5 N. Main Street

Instructor: Anastasia Brown

Tuition: $65 ($72 non-member)

This class offers students the chance to experience a variety of the performing arts. Students will get to act, sing, and of course dance! Musical Theater is jazz-based and filled with Broadway style dancing and music. This class incorporates the style of dance one would typically see on a Broadway stage. This form of dancing emphasizes learning performance skills such as connecting with the audience and facial expressions.

Dance Divas

Thursday @ 6:00 pm – 7:00 pm

​Tuition: $65 ($72 non-member)

Location: Black Box Theater at 41. W. Main

Ages: 16+

Instructor: Tara Cave

​This class is for adults who want to learn beginner to intermediate combinations of varying styles. These genres include Hip- Hop, Jazz-Funk, Line Dance, Basic Salsa, Contemporary.

Strength & Conditioning

Thursdays @ 5:00 pm – 6:00 pm

​Tuition: $65 ($72 non-member)

Location: Grande Studio at 41. W. Main

Ages: 10+ or with Director Approval

Instructor: Anna Nessmith

​This class will assist you with the correct way to increase your flexibility safely. Stretching your muscles and joints leads to great range of motion, improved balance and increased flexibility. Strength and Conditioning aims to improve technique and overall performance. Dancers can avoid injury by having proper strength and flexibility. Conditioning is all about learning how the body acts and react to energy and force.

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