Teen Spotlight

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


Mondays
7:00-9:00pm
Ballet, Jazz, Tap

Thursdays
7:00-8:15pm
Ballet

ABOUT THE INSTRUCTOR

SUMMER 2027  Jun 14- Jul 15

Register by June 1, 2027!


Mondays
7:00-9:00pm
Ballet, Jazz, Tap

Thursdays
7:00-8:15pm
Ballet

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, 2024โ€“2025), where she also assisted faculty and studied dance pedagogy. In 2025, she attended the American Ballet Theatreโ€™s Collegiate Summer Intensive, receiving advanced training in ballet, pointe, contemporary, character, and jazz.

2026-2027 CALENDARSTUDIO DANCE
Aug 10Studio 26-27 Season of Classes Begin
Sep 5-7Labor Day Holiday
Sep 11Fall First Steps Begins (Sep 11- Dec 11)
Oct 31Halloween Holiday โ€“ No Rehearsals
Nov 25-29Thanksgiving Holiday โ€“ No Classes
Dec 14-Jan 3Christmas Holiday โ€“ No Classes
Jan 15Spring First Steps Begins (Jan 15-Jun 4)
Jan 18MLK Holiday
Mar 26-29Easter Holiday
May 29-31Memorial Day Holiday
Jun 11-13Spring Performance 2pm BPAC
Jun 14-Jul 15Summer Intensive 2027

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Thank you for your submission

Thank you for inquiry. You should receive a response by the next business day. Please feel free to call the studio 910-420-1025 or email us directly, lbenton@taylordance.org.

ASK A QUESTION/REQUEST Teen Spotlight REGISTRATION PACKAGE TODAY! (or call 910-420-1025)

Looking for something more?

Check out our ENSEMBLE PROGRAM for our youngest company members beginning at age 7.