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Youth Dance
The City of Palm Beach Gardens offers dance instruction for ages 2 years through 19 years old. Our classes include ballet, tap, jazz, hip hop, and more and are taught by experienced dance instructors. Many dance students will participate in our annual dance recital at the Eissey Theatre in May. We also offer some recreation dance classes just for fun! During the summer months, recital classes are not offered; only recreational dance classes.
All classes take place at Burns Road Community Center, 4404 Burns Road.
Registration
All classes take place at Burns Road Community Center, 4404 Burns Road.
Registration
- Recreational Classes: Registration for Recreational dance classes may be done online or in person. Please scroll down for a list of available classes
- Recital Classes: Registration for Recital dance classes is now closed. Please scroll down for more information on Recital classes.
RECREATIONAL DANCE CLASSES
Recreational dance classes are great for those who cannot make a 9-month commitment but still want to experience the joy of dance. Sign up and join these classes at any time. Recreation dance classes will be pro-rated. (If you are interested in Recital classes, please click on the tab next to Recreational Dance.)
Tutu Toddlers
Toddlers are introduced to the world of dance through creative play and basic ballet movement. - Instructor: Michaela Bradford
- No class May 8
| AGE | DAY | DATE | TIME | R/NR FEE | CODE |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CANCELED | |||||
| 2-3 | Wed | Mar 27-May 22 | 4-4:30pm | $96/$120 | 111001-2B |
New! Beginner Tap for Boys & Girls
Students will begin to learn basic tap rhythm and movement.
- Instructor: Donna Morgan
| AGE | DAY | DATE | TIME | R/NR FEE | CODE |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CANCELED |
Ballet/Tumble with Carla Lewis
Learn beginner ballet positions and fundamental exercises. Rhythm, body awareness and creativity are encouraged. - Instructor: Carla Lewis
| AGE | DAY | DATE | TIME | R/NR FEE | CODE |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5-6 | Wed | Mar 27-May 22 | 4-4:45pm | $108/$135 | 111002-2A |
| 3.5-6 | Wed | Mar 27-May 22 | 4:45-5:30pm | $108/$135 | 111002-2B |
New! Beginner Hip Hop for Girls & Boys
This recreational class provides a structured method of learning in various Hip-Hop dance elements in a positive and encouraging class environment. The weekly classes offer assorted sets of original steps and combinations.
- Instructor: Maria Hernandez
- No class May 9
| AGE | DAY | DATE | TIME | R/NR FEE | CODE |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5-7 | Tue | Mar 26-May 21 | 6-6:55pm | $108/$135 | 121002-2A |
| 7-12 | Tue | Mar 26-May 21 | 7-7:55pm | $108/$135 | 121002-2B |
| CANCELED |
RECITAL DANCE CLASSES
(If you are interested in non-Recital dance classes, please click on the Recreational Dance tab.)
Recital dance classes began August 27, 2018, and will continue through May 11, 2019.
Registration for recital classes ended on November 1, 2018.
Students are encouraged to enroll in one ballet class in addition to any jazz class. For your convenience, students are registered once and remain in their dance class through the dance recital in May.
Fees: Recital classes for 2018-19 will be billed every 4 weeks; Residents $14 per week per class/Non-residents $18 per week per class. Extra fees will be associated with the dance recital. Information is available at registration.
Complimentary T-shirt for Recital Students
| SAVE THE DATE! Spring 2019 Dance Recital at the Eissey Theatre, Palm Beach State College |
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| Wednesday | May 8, 2019 | 3:30-9pm* | Work Rehearsal |
| Thursday | May 9, 2019 | 5-9pm* | Dress Rehearsal |
| Friday | May 10, 2019 | 7pm | Performance |
| Saturday | May 11, 2019 | 2pm | Performance |
Monday Classes
| CLASS | AGE | TIME | INSTRUCTOR | CODE |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ballet Intermediate I | 6-8 | 3:15-4pm | Nicole Haag | 421002-2A |
| Ballet Intermediate II | 8-10 | 4-4:55pm | Nicole Haag | 421002-3A |
| CANCELED | ||||
| Musical Theatre II | 10-19 | 5-5:55pm | Nicole Haag | 421009-2 |
| Jazz II | 8-10 | 5-5:55pm | Chelsea Rager | 421004-2 |
| CANCELED | ||||
| Elite Compete** | 12-19 | 6-6:55pm | Chelsea Rager | 421006-2 |
| Jazz V | 13-19 | 7-7:55pm | Chelsea Rager | 421004-5 |
| Contemporary II | 13-19 | 8-8:55pm | Chelsea Rager | 421010-2 |
**Prior teacher invitation required for enrollment in this class. Additional fees for competition apply. For more information, scroll to the bottom or contact Chelsea Rager at ragermom@gmail.com.
Tuesday Classes
| CLASS | AGE | TIME | INSTRUCTOR | CODE |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tap I | 6-8 | 4:15-5pm | Chelsea Rager | 421003-1 |
| Hip Hop Jr. | 5-7 | 5:15-6pm | Maria Hernandez | 421007-4 |
| Tap II | 8-12 | 5-5:55pm | Chelsea Rager | 421003-2 |
| CANCELED | ||||
| Jazz III | 10-12 | 6-6:55pm | Chelsea Rager | 421004-3 |
| Tap III | 12-18 | 7-7:55pm | Chelsea Rager | 421003-3 |
| Jazz IV | 12-14 | 8-8:55pm | Chelsea Rager | 421004-4 |
Wednesday Classes
| CLASS | AGE | TIME | INSTRUCTOR | CODE |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CANCELED | ||||
| Ballet/Tap Combo | 5-7 | 4:30-5:25pm | Michaela Bradford | 421008-1 |
| Ballet Intermediate II | 8-10 | 5:30-6:25pm | Helen Scott | 421002-3B |
| Musical Theatre I | 7-10 | 6:30-7:25pm | Nicole Haag | 421009-1 |
| Advanced Ballet | 10-12 | 6:30-7:25pm | Helen Scott | 421002-4 |
| ABT Ballet/Pointe | 14-18 | 7:30-8:55pm | Nicole Haag | 421002-7 |
Thursday Classes
| CLASS | AGE | TIME | INSTRUCTOR | CODE |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tiny Toes | 3-4 | 4:15-5pm | Nicole Haag | 421005-3A |
| Ballet/Jazz Combo | 5-7 | 5-5:55pm | Nicole Haag | 421008-2 |
| Hip Hop II | 9-14 | 5-5:55pm | Maria Hernandez | 421007-2 |
| Contemporary I | 10-15 | 6-6:55pm | Nicole Haag | 421010-1 |
| Hip Hop I | 7-12 | 6-6:55pm | Maria Hernandez | 421007-1 |
| ABT Ballet/Pre-Pointe | 12-18 | 7-8:25pm | Nicole Haag | 421002-8 |
Saturday Classes
| CLASS | AGE | TIME | INSTRUCTOR | CODE |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tiny Toes | 3-4 | 9-9:45am | Nicole Haag | 421005-3B |
| Creative Dance I | 4-5 | 9-9:45am | Michaela Bradford | POSTPONED |
| Creative Dance II | 5-6 | 9:45-10:30am | Nicole Haag | 421005-2A |
| Beginner Jazz | 5-6 | 10:30-11:15am | Nicole Haag | 421004-8 |
2018-19 Performance Ensemble
Burns Road Community Center
All Ensemble members must have attended the Performance Ensemble orientation on Wednesday, August 30.
Performance Ensemble Requirements:
- Student must be 10-18 years old by January 1, 2019.
- Enrollment in one ballet class, one jazz class and one Performance Ensemble class is required throughout the year.
- Three years of intermediate/advance jazz (2 years for 10-12 yr olds) and one year of ballet training preferred for acceptance to Performance Ensemble.
- Performance Ensemble performs at City of Palm Beach Gardens special events and local activities.
- Additional fees for uniform, costumes, shoes, and travel will be required for local performances.
- All class fees must be paid on time in order to participate in any Performance Ensemble activity.
Private Audition Prep Dance Classes
Private lessons to prepare for auditions to Bak Middle School of the Arts and Alexander W. Dreyfoos School of the Arts, or for dance competitions. Three 1-hour dance lessons will include proper format of a dance audition, how to prepare yourself, and a choreographed one minute solo. Students will also get an edited excerpt from the music of their choice. Private lessons may also be scheduled for dance competition preparation.
- By appointment only; date and time to be arranged*
- Instructors: Chelsea Rager, Nicole Haag
- Resident/Non-resident fee: $250/$313 for 3 lessons
- Location: BRCC/Small Dance Room/Large Dance Room
Private Lessons
Half hour and full hour private instruction may also be arranged for those dancers that would like additional lessons outside of their weekly classes.
- By appointment only; date and time to be arranged*
- Instructors: Chelsea Rager, Nicole Haag
- ½ hour: Resident/Non-resident fee: $40/$50
- 1 hour: Resident/Non-resident fee: $75/$94
*Class time will be arranged based on mutual instructor/student schedule and dance room availability. Lessons will be held in our large or small dance room weekday evenings or weekends. To arrange an appointment, please email Amy Stepper at astepper@pbgfl.com, then register at BRCC and bring receipt to class.
Hip Hop Basics
This class provides a structured method of learning in various Hip-Hop dance elements in a positive and encouraging class environment and offers assorted sets of original steps and combinations.
- Instructor: Maria Hernandez
| AGE | DAY | DATE | TIME | R/NR FEE | CODE |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6-9 | Thu | June 6-27 | 6-6:55pm | $44/$55 | 221001-1A |
Hip Hop Beginner/Intermediate
This class will encourage students to step outside of the box by bringing their own individual style and personality to the movements. Hip hop dance requires students to have the strength and stamina to successfully perform moves. Therefore, this class will help prepare students for more intense movements in a fun energetic environment. 1-2 years Hip Hop preferred.
- Instructor: Maria Hernandez
| AGE | DAY | DATE | TIME | R/NR FEE | CODE |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10-18 | Thu | June 6-27 | 7-7:55pm | $44/$55 | 221001-1B |
Jazz & Contemporary
Heat up summer with a combination of Jazz, Contemporary and Funk styles. Students will focus on developing strength, working on higher-level skills and cultivating their own sense of movement.
- Instructor: Lindsay Rybak-Alfrey
| AGE | DAY | DATE | TIME | R/NR FEE | CODE |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10-19 | Mon | June 3-24 | 5:30-6:25pm | $44/$55 | 221004-1A |
| 10-19 | Mon | July 8-29 | 5:30-6:25pm | $44/$55 | 221004-2A |
Leaps, Turns, Tricks & Flexibility
This class is for the advanced dancer looking to add to their skill set. Class will begin with strength building and progress to a focus on more difficult jumps and turns, as well as work on new flexibility and acrobatic inspired tricks. Take your dancing to the next level with this dynamic new class!
- Instructor: Lindsay Rybak-Alfrey
| AGE | DAY | DATE | TIME | R/NR FEE | CODE |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10-19 | Mon | June 3-24 | 6:30-7:25pm | $44/$55 | 221002-1A |
| 10-19 | Mon | July 8-29 | 6:30-7:25pm | $44/$55 | 221002-2A |
Summer Elite Compete
This class is for new and returning Elite Compete members. Dancers will learn one new competition routine over the course of the summer.
- Instructor: Nicole Haag
- No class July 2
| AGE | DAY | DATE | TIME | R/NR FEE | CODE |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12-19 | Tue | June 4-July 30 | 7-7:55pm | $88/$110 | 221005-1A |
Ballet/Jazz Combo
This class is a combination of ballet and jazz. Dancers will learn how to do a barre warm up and other ‘ballet-isms’ and will come away with a beginning knowledge of ballet vocabulary at the intro level. This class continues to build on coordination and syncopation in Jazz.
- Instructor: Nicole Haag
| AGE | DAY | DATE | TIME | R/NR FEE | CODE |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6-9 | Tue | June 4-25 | 6-6:55pm | $44/$55 | 221006-1A |
| 6-9 | Tue | July 9-30 | 6-6:55pm | $44/$55 | 221006-2A |
Leaps & Bounds
Is your child ready to take a leap and join our dance class without mommy for the first time? This class is designed to introduce your child to dance through music, creative movement and the fundamentals of ballet.
- Instructor: Michaela Bradford
| AGE | DAY | DATE | TIME | R/NR FEE | CODE |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3-4 | Sat | June 8-29 | 9:10-9:55pm | $44/$55 | 211001-1A |
| 3-4 | Sat | July 13-August 3 | 9:10-9:55pm | $44/$55 | 211001-2A |
Ballet/Tap Combo
Aspiring dancers learn the basics of both ballet and tap while gaining awareness of tempo and coordination. Both ballet and tap shoes are required for this one-hour class.
- Instructor: Michaela Bradford
| AGE | DAY | DATE | TIME | R/NR FEE | CODE |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4-6 | Sat | June 8-29 | 10-10:55pm | $56/$70 | 211002-1A |
| 4-6 | Sat | July 13-August 3 | 10-10:55pm | $56/$70 | 211002-2A |
Ballet Basics
In this fun beginner class, young dancers will learn ballet positions and fundamental exercises. Rhythm, body awareness and creativity are encouraged.
- Instructor: Michaela Bradford
| AGE | DAY | DATE | TIME | R/NR FEE | CODE |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5-7 | Sat | June 8-29 | 11-11:45pm | $44/$55 | 221003-1A |
| 5-7 | Sat | July 13-August 3 | 11-11:45pm | $44/$55 | 221003-2A |
Canceled Classes
Many classes are canceled due to low enrollment. If you are interested in taking a class that has been canceled, please email the Recreation Department or call 561-630-1100 and put your name on a list to let us know that you are interested in that class. Once we have enough people to hold the class, we will try to restart that class.