Ballet, Jazz, and Tap classes designed especially for Teens!

Teen Spotlight Classes consist of Ballet, Jazz, and Tap.
Each season concludes with a special themed performance featuring our Studio Dance Students
Attire:
YOUNG LADIES:
Black leotard, pink tights, jazz pants
Hair: in bun
Shoes: pink canvas split-sole ballet shoes, black pedinis for jazz (if available) or black split-sole jazz shoes, & black lace up oxford tap shoes
YOUNG MEN:
Black jazz pants, white or black shirt, white socks.
Hair: off face if long
Shoes: black canvas split-sole ballet shoes, black split-sole jazz shoes, black lace up oxford tap shoes
Registration accepted year-round! Join us anytime!
SCHEDULE
SEASON 2026-2027 Aug 10, 2026-Jun 13, 2027
ABOUT THE INSTRUCTOR
SUMMER 2027 Jun 14- Jul 15
Register by June 1, 2027!

KATHERINE THOMAS, Faculty, Elementary Dance
KATHERINE THOMAS is a versatile dancer and dedicated teacher, trained in ballet, contemporary, partnering, jazz, tap, hip-hop, and musical theatre. An alumna of Gary Taylor Dance and High Point Ballet, she has taught ballet, tap, and jazz to a range of ages.
She recently completed a Ballet Traineeship at Joffrey Ballet School (NYC, 2024โ2025), where she also assisted faculty and studied dance pedagogy. In 2025, she attended the American Ballet Theatreโs Collegiate Summer Intensive, receiving advanced training in ballet, pointe, contemporary, character, and jazz.
| 2026-2027 CALENDAR | STUDIO DANCE |
|---|---|
| Aug 10 | Studio 26-27 Season of Classes Begin |
| Sep 5-7 | Labor Day Holiday |
| Sep 11 | Fall First Steps Begins (Sep 11- Dec 11) |
| Oct 31 | Halloween Holiday โ No Rehearsals |
| Nov 25-29 | Thanksgiving Holiday โ No Classes |
| Dec 14-Jan 3 | Christmas Holiday โ No Classes |
| Jan 15 | Spring First Steps Begins (Jan 15-Jun 4) |
| Jan 18 | MLK Holiday |
| Mar 26-29 | Easter Holiday |
| May 29-31 | Memorial Day Holiday |
| Jun 11-13 | Spring Performance 2pm BPAC |
| Jun 14-Jul 15 | Summer Intensive 2027 |
Thank you for your submission
Looking for something more?
Check out our ENSEMBLE PROGRAM for our youngest company members beginning at age 7.


