Dance Classes

Explore dance & movement for all ages with Cotton Rose School of Dance at the Averitt Center!

2026 Dance Registration Day: August 1st, 2026

2026/2027 Class Season: Aug. 10, 2026 – June 6th, 2027

Principal: Rebekah Louise Harville

  • Classes follow the Bulloch County School Schedule unless otherwise announced.

Studio Locations: Demi & Grande studios at 41 West Main Street, Petite Studio at 5 North Main
in downtown Statesboro.

Registration Day: 8/1/26; or contact Syrin Johnson to request placement into classes and discuss tuition payment/discount options.
Email : sjohnson@averittcenterforthearts.org or call 912-212-2787.

Student Class Discounts
  • Membership Discount
  • Ballet Course Discount *Not applicable for adult classes
  • Family Discount

– If you are enrolled in a ballet class, you receive 30% off any additional non-ballet class.  – ACA members save 10% off on classes, camps, and workshops.  – Got multiple dancers in your household taking classes here ? You may be eligible for a family discount!

*Minimum studio/class time is 1 hour. Rates shown per class are base rates.

*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

Two class options for ages 3 – 5 years old
  • Location: Petite Studio at 5 North Main Street
  • Base Price: $72 *billed monthly

Mondays

  • Instructor: Rebekah Harville
  • Time: 4:00 pm – 5:00 pm

Tuesdays

  • Instructor: Anastasia Brown
  • Time: 4:00 pm – 5:00 pm

Meeting once a week, students will learn the basic fundamental movements and terminology of ballet and tap.

Ballet 1/ Tap

Two class options for ages 6 – 8 years old
  • Location: Petite Studio at 5 North Main Street
  • Base Price: $72 *billed monthly

Mondays or Tuesdays

  • Instructor: Rebekah Harville
  • Time: 5:00 pm – 6:00 pm

Meeting once a week, students gain a solid foundation in ballet and tap focusing on basic fundamental movements and terminology.

Ballet 2

Two class options for ages 9 – 12 years old
  • Base Price: $72 *billed monthly

Tuesdays

  • Instructor: Katie Thomsen
  • Time: 6:00 pm – 7:00 pm
  • Location: Petite Studio at 5 North Main Street

Thursdays

  • Instructor: Anna Nessmith
  • Time: 4:00 pm – 5:00 pm
  • Location: Grande Studio at 41 W. Main Street

Meeting once a week, students learn intermediate level movements and terminology focusing on correct technique. (Instructor evaluation and approval required.)

Ballet 3

  • Ages 10+
  • Base Price: $78 *billed monthly
  • Location: Grande Studio at 41 W. Main Street

Mondays

  • Instructor: Katie Thomsen
  • Time: 6:00 pm – 7:30 pm

Students are introduced to more intermediate/advanced level movements and terminology focusing on correct technique. It is encouraged to attend the additional class but not required. (Instructor evaluation and approval required.)

Ballet 3 & 4 / Pre-Pointe

  • Ages 10+
  • Base Price: $78  *billed monthly
  • Location: Grande Studio at 41 W. Main Street

Wednesdays

  • Instructor: Katie Thomsen
  • Time: 5:00 pm – 6:30 pm

Students are introduced to more intermediate/advanced level movements and terminology focusing on correct technique. Specific pointe strengthening and ballet exercises introduced. It is encouraged to attend the additional class but not required. (Instructor evaluation and approval required.)

Ballet 4

  • Ages 10+
  • Base Price: $78  *billed monthly
  • Location: Grande Studio at 41 W. Main Street

Thursdays

  • Instructor: Anna Nessmith
  • Time: 5:00 pm – 6:30 pm

Students have a strong foundation in intermediate/advanced level movements and terminology. This class focuses on correct technique and strength training for Pointe. It is encouraged to attend the additional class but not required. (Instructor evaluation and approval required.)

Ballet 5/ Pointe

  • Ages 12+
  • Base Price: $78  *billed monthly
  • Location: Petite Studio at 5 N. Main Street

Mondays

  • Instructor: Rebekah Harville
  • Time: 6:00 pm – 7:30 pm

Director approval is required. This is a Pointe class for advanced dancers. Dancers demonstrate the physical and mental readiness are considered for pointe.

Tap 1

  • Ages 6 – 9
  • Base Price: $72  *billed monthly
  • Location: Grande Studio at 41 W. Main Street

Tuesdays

  • Instructor: Amanda Michielson
  • Time: 4:00 pm – 5:00 pm

Meeting once per week, dancers will build upon the basics of tap dance and introduced to intermediate level movements and terminology.

Tap 2

  • Ages 9+
  • Base Price: $72  *billed monthly
  • Location: Grande Studio at 41 W. Main Street

Tuesdays

  • Instructor: Amanda Michielson
  • Time: 5:00 pm – 6:00 pm

Meeting once per week, dancers are proficient in the basic fundamentals of tap dance and introduced to advanced level movements. (Instructor evaluation and approval required.)

Adult Tap

  • Ages 18+
  • Base Price: $72  *billed monthly
  • Location: Grande Studio at 41 W. Main Street

Thursdays

  • Instructor: Amanda Michielson
  • Time: 6:30 pm – 7:30 pm

This is a performing class teaching adults the basic fundamental movements and terminology of tap dance.

Lyrical 1

  • Ages 6-12
  • Base Price: $72 *billed monthly
  • Location: Grande Studio at 41 W. Main Street

Mondays

  • Instructor: Katie Thomsen
  • Time: 4:00 pm – 5:00 pm

Lyrical dance is an expressive fusion of ballet, jazz, and modern dance techniques. This class encourages dancers to become versatile storytellers, using fluid movements and powerful facial expressions to bring song lyrics and deep emotions to life. Dancers will focus on prioritizing artistic expression and emotional connection while building a strong technical foundation.

Lyrical 2

  • Ages 10+
  • Base Price: $72 *billed monthly
  • Location: Grande Studio at 41 W. Main Street

Mondays

  • Instructor: Katie Thomsen
  • Time: 5:00 pm – 6:00 pm

Lyrical dance is an expressive fusion of ballet, jazz, and modern dance techniques. This class wil build on prioritizing artistic expression and emotional connection while building a strong technical foundation. Dancers will expand their versatility while developing essential technical skills, including floor work, leaps, turns, spatial awareness, and safe body alignment. (Instructor evaluation and approval required.)

Jazz 1

  • Ages 6-9
  • Base Price: $72 *billed monthly
  • Location: Demi Studio at 41 W. Main Street

Tuesdays

  • Instructor: Tara Cave
  • Time: 5:00 pm – 6:00 pm

Meeting once per week, dancers learn the basic fundamental movements and terminology of jazz dance.

Jazz 2

  • Ages 10+
  • Base Price: $72 *billed monthly
  • Location: Demi Studio at 41 W. Main Street

Thursdays

  • Instructor: Tara Cave
  • Time: 6:30 pm – 7:30 pm

Meeting once per week, dancers will build on the basic fundamentals of jazz dance and introduced to intermediate level movements. (Instructor evaluation and approval required.)

Hip-Hop 1

  • Ages 6-9
  • Base Price: $72 *billed monthly
  • Location: Grande Studio at 41 W. Main Street

Tuesdays

  • Instructor: Amanda Michielson
  • Time: 6:00 pm – 7:00 pm

Meeting once per week, this class focuses on developing rhythm and coordination thru age-appropriate movements.

Hip-Hop 2

  • Ages 10+
  • Base Price: $72 *billed monthly
  • Location: Demi Studio at 41 W. Main Street

Tuesdays

  • Instructor: Tara Cave
  • Time: 6:00 pm – 7:00 pm

Meeting once per week, this class focuses on developing rhythm and coordination thru age-appropriate movements. (Instructor evaluation and approval required.)

Hip-Hop 3

  • Ages 13+
  • Base Price: $72 *billed monthly
  • Location: Demi Studio at 41 W. Main Street

Tuesdays

  • Instructor: Tara Cave
  • Time: 7:00 pm – 8:00 pm

Meeting once per week, this high-energy class focuses on mastering complex choreography, hard-hitting rhythms, and advanced performance dynamics. The curriculum emphasizes performance execution, and artistic freestyle expression. (Instructor evaluation and approval required.)

Musical Theater

  • Ages 5-10
  • Base Price: $72 *billed monthly
  • Location: Petite Studio at 5 N. Main Street

Wednesdays

  • Instructor: Anastasia Brown
  • Time: 4:00 pm – 5:00 pm

Meeting once per week, this class focuses on captivating audiences through elements of dancing, singing, and acting. Performers will learn high energy routines combining styles of jazz, ballet, and tap.

Adult Divas

  • Ages 18+
  • Base Price: $72 *billed monthly
  • Location: Demi Studio at 41 W. Main Street

Thursdays

  • Instructor: Tara Cave
  • Time: 7:30 pm – 8:30 pm

This is a performing class teaching adults a variety of beginner/intermediate level dance combinations. (Contemporary, Jazz, Hip Hop, Funk, Salsa and Line Dancing)

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