1920 1/2 Perry Street • Durham, NC 27705
919-286-6011
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With the exception of our parent/child classes, our children’s classes are designed for children to dance independently. Parents/guardians may wait in the lobby and observe class through the window (you are also welcome to run errands and return at the end of class). If your child has a strong need for you to be present in the room during class, please reach out to us before attending so we can see how best to accommodate this need.
Browse our offerings below for more details.
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Parent/Child Dance (2 – 3 years)
Through movement games, stories and songs, parents (or caregivers) and their little ones will have a chance to learn more about how their bodies can move, as they explore their relationship from the fun perspective of dance.
WINTER 2025 SESSION
Saturdays, 12;– – 12:45 pm, Jan. 4th – Mar. 8th
Instructor: Nia Galas
Fees (10 week series): $110 parent/child pair; Single Class, only if available: $15 Please register the child as the student, not the adult
Discovering Movement (3-5 yrs.)
In this class, children will dance independent of their caregivers, and explore the basics of creative dance (shape, form, musicality) interspersed with age-appropriate stories and song.
FALL 2024 SESSION
Ages 3-5 Thursdays, 4:30 pm – 5:15 pm, September 5th – December 12th (No class Nov. 28th)
Ages 3-5 Saturdays, 10:00 am – 10:45 am, September 7th – December 14th (No class Nov. 30th)
Ages 3.5-5 Saturdays, 11:00 am – 11:50 am, September 7th – December 14th (No class Nov. 30th)
Instructors: Nia Galas (Thurs.), Savannah Willis (Sat.)
Fees: (14 week series): $154; Single Class, only if available: $14
WINTER 2025 SESSION
Ages 3-5 Thursdays, 4:30 pm – 5:15 pm, Jan. 9th – Mar. 13th
Ages 3-5 Saturdays, 10:00 am – 10:45 am, Jan. 4th – Mar. 8th
Ages 3.5-5 Saturdays, 11:00 am – 11:50 am, Jan. 4th – Mar. 8th
Instructors: Nia Galas (Thurs.), Paula Alford (Sat.)
Fees: (10 week series): $110; Single Class, only if available: $15
Children’s Pre-ballet (4.5-6 yrs.)
This class is a good transition between creative movement classes your child may have taken when younger and a true ballet class. Fun movement activities are interspersed with more formal exercises, which introduce the fundamentals of ballet.
FALL 2024 SESSION
Wednesdays, 4:30 pm – 5:20 pm, September 4th – December 11th (No class Nov. 27th)
Instructor: Mauri Connors (Wed.)
Fee (14 week series): $154; Single Class, only if available: $14
WINTER 2025 SESSION
Wednesdays, 4:30 pm – 5:20 pm, Jan. 8th – Mar. 12th
Instructor: Mauri Connors (Wed.)
Fee (10 week series): $110; Single Class, only if available: $15
Children’s Ballet (6-10 yrs.)
The Level 1 class introduces children to the basics of ballet in a low-key and fun atmosphere. Some ballet dance experience is recommended for the Level 2/3 class, which focuses more on proper alignment, technique and discipline.
FALL 2024 SESSION
Ages 6-8 Tuesdays, 4:30 pm – 5:20 pm, September 10th – December 10th
Ages 8-10 Saturdays, 10:00 am – 10:55 am, September 7th – December 14th (No class Nov. 30th)
Instructors: Katie Jo Fulks (Tues.), Payton Chopp (Sat.)
Fees (14 weeks): $154 Single Class:$14
WINTER 2025 SESSION
Ages 6-8 Tuesdays, 4:30 pm – 5:20 pm, Jan. 7th – Mar. 11th
Ages 8-10 Saturdays, 10:00 am – 10:55 am, Jan. 4th – Mar. 8th
Instructors: Katie Jo Fulks (Tues.), Payton Chopp (Sat.)
Fees (10 weeks): $110 Single Class:$15
Kids’ Hip-Hop (6-10 yrs.)
Hip Hop Dance is a style of movement characterized by bounce and rocks, executed to Hip Hop music. This class will focus on acclimating each student to dance arts through the rhythm and style of hip hop dance. Dancers will walk away with exposure to and an understanding of dance class etiquette, musicality, counting rhythm, and dance conditioning.
FALL 2024 SESSION
Saturdays, 2:00 pm – 2:55 pm, September 7th – December 14th (No class Nov. 30th)
Instructor: Pinky Thomas
Fees (14 week series): $154, Single Class: $14
WINTER 2025 SESSION
Saturdays, 2:00 pm – 2:55 pm, Jan. 4th – Mar. 8th
Instructor: Pinky Thomas
Fees (10 week series): $110, Single Class: $15
The Fine Print
We need to have a minimum number of students enrolled in any particular class in order for it to continue beyond the first meeting. If minimum enrollment in the full series has not been met before the second class, the class will be removed from the schedule.
Due to space restrictions, single class purchases will not be allowed the first week for in-person classes that usually fill to capacity. This prioritizes registration to students who wish to attend the entire series. Drop-in purchases will be allowed after week #1, if space allows. Thank you for your kind understanding as we tweak our policies in order to support our financial sustainability during these challenging times.
Make-ups for missed classes may be taken during the same session but may not be carried over to the next session.