dance
Start Date: August 12, 2024 | Principal: Rebekah Harville Carlisle
No classes during Bulloch County School breaks unless otherwise instructed
All dance classes are located at 41 West Main Street or 5 North Main
in Downtown Statesboro.
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*Monthly ballet payments are due on or before the fifth of the month of the corresponding month.
If you are using our membership discount pricing or our multi-course discount option, you will need to register by calling us at 912-212-2787 please. Our merchant software is not set up to offer these discounts. Those must be handled by one of our staff members.
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. Our dance studios are located in the Center for Performing Arts at 41 West Main Street and 5 North Main in downtown Statesboro. Come and visit us! We welcome students aged three to adult. Unless otherwise notified, there are no classes held during Bulloch County School breaks.
*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.
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This is a tentative schedule.
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Student Class Discounts
If you are enrolled in a pre-ballet, ballet 1, ballet 2 or ballet 3 class you qualify for a big discount on each additional class you take.
Our current merchant system can not handle the complex discounts we are providing for you. If you would like to take advantage of this discount, email Tony Phillips your schedule of classes desired and he can help get your reduced monthly payments set up with for you.
dance classes
2024-2025
Call 912.212.2787 to register!
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 Carlisle
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 @ 5:00 pm-6:00 pm
Thursdays @ 5:15 pm-6:15 pm
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Tuesday Instructor: Kadee Walker
Thursday Instructor: Rebekah Carlisle
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 II
Thursday 4:00 - 5:00 pm with Kadee Walker
Monday 5:00pm - 6:00pm with Abigail Rainier
Ages: 9-13
Location: Demi Studio at 41 W. Main Street (Monday),
Grand studio at 41 W. Main (Thursday)
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 III
Monday 5:00 - 6:30 pm with Rebekah Carlisle
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 III & llll Mix
Wednesday 4:00 - 5:30 pm with Abby Rainier
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 llll
Thursday 6:30 - 8:00 pm with Rebekah Carlisle
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 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 Carlisle
Tuition: $40 ($44 non-member)
Lyrical Dance
Mondays @ 4:00 pm - 4:45 pm
Ages: 10+
Location: Demi Studio at 41 W. Main Street
Instructor: Abigail Rainier
Tuition: $60 ($66 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 spacial 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: Demi 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 - 7:00 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 @ 7:00 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- 5:45 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 - 7:00 pm
Ages: 10+
Location: Demi Studio at 41 W. Main St.
Instructor: Tara Cave
Tuition: $60 ($66 non-member)
Musical Theater Dance - Little Feet, Big Steps
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. Little Feet, Big Steps offers students a fun way to step into the spotlight.
Adult Variety Dance
Thursday @ 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm
​Tuition: $65 ($72 non-member)
Location: Demi Studio 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.