Class Information

Regular classes run September through May

**All classes are based on age as of August 31. **
(Like the school cut-off date, if your child turns 7 in December,
they should enroll in a class for 6yr old.)

 

Students have the opportunity to showcase their talents by performing in the Spring Recital.  During the summer months, we offer several dance camps for all ages.  Visit our "Schedule" tab for more information.

 

Creative Movement: (2yrs. old) exclusively for 2 year olds, this class encourages self-discipline and self-confidence while incorporating coordination, rhythm, and basic dance steps. Children will work on large motor skills, spatial awareness, and flexibility. Dancers are to wear pink ballet shoes, leotard, and pink tights. (Skirts are acceptable.)  Male dancers wear black pants/shorts, white shirt and black shoes.

 

3 Year Old -Ballet: (3yrs. old) Dancers begin to learn the basics of a structured ballet/dance class; learning to stand on their place, moving around the room and basic dance skills.  Dancers are to wear leotard, pink tights (only skirts that are attached to the leotard) with their hair tied back.  Female dancers will need pink ballet shoes and male dancers will need black ballet shoes.

 

Level 1 Ballet/Tap Combination: (suggested age 4) Dancers will be taught a combination of basic ballet and tap skills. Dancers will need pink ballet shoes and black tap shoes. Dancers are to wear leotard, pink tights (only skirts that are attached to leotard) with their hair tied back. Female dancers need pink ballet shoes & male dancers need black ballet shoes.

 

Level 2 Ballet/Tap Combination: (suggested ages 5-6) After completing Level 1, dancers will be taught more challenging ballet and tap skills.  Dancers will continue to progress in spatial awareness, technique and coordination.  Dancers will need pink ballet shoes and black tap shoes. Dancers are to wear leotard, pink tights (only skirts that are attached to leotard) with their hair tied back.

Level 3 Ballet: (suggested ages 7-10) Ballet is the basis for all dance styles. Dancers will be taught basic, classical ballet technique, terminology, grace, poise, and discipline. Dancers are to wear hair in a bun, pink tights, black leotard, and pink ballet shoes. (Ballet skirts are acceptable.)

Level 3 Jazz/Tap Combination: (suggested ages 7-10) Dancers will learn fundamentals of classical jazz.  Learning traveling combinations across the floor and center combinations.  Students will begin putting tap steps together, for harder patterns.  Dancers must wear their hair tied back with a leotard, tights, and black jazz shoes and black tap shoes.

Level 4 Ballet: (suggested ages 9-12) Ballet is the basis for all dance styles. Dancers will continue to build on their classical ballet foundation; expanding vocabulary, improving technique and learning more difficult skills.  Dancers must wear hair in a bun, pink tights, black leotard, and pink ballet shoes. (Ballet skirts are acceptable.)


Level 4 Jazz/Tap Combination: (suggested ages 9-12) Dancers will continue to expand on their classical jazz training; learning more intricate combinations, improving strength, stamina and flexibility.  For tap, dancers will learn syncopation, more difficult rhythms and explore fast-paced combinations.  Dancers must wear their hair tied back with a leotard, tights, and black jazz shoes and black tap shoes.

Acro Jazz: (ages 8 and up) Acro teaches flexibility, balance, strength, muscle control, and discipline. Acro is not a gymnastics class. This class is great for students looking to enhance their flexibility and strength. Dancers are to wear hair tied back and leotard with shorts or pants. (No loose-fitting clothes)  A placement class may be required.

 

Contemporary and Modern: (ages 11 and up) this advanced class focuses on self-expression and specification of movement. Floor work, improvisation, and inversions are covered throughout the year. Self-exploration and phrase work set this class apart from traditional technique classes.

 

Lyrical: (ages 9 and up) this style of dance combines elements of ballet and jazz to create a soft style that emphasizes the storytelling quality of music.  

 

Hip Hop: (ages 6 and up) in this very popular style of dance, dancers will learn basic street style dance to more popular music. Dancers are to wear their hair tied back. Dancers may wear any form of dancewear and tennis shoes.

 

Pre-Pointe: (ages 10-12) this is a 30 minute class for ballet students that are not on pointe and wish to  further develop and the strengthen the muscles necessary to go en pointe.  Teachers will assess a dancer's readiness and give parents feedback.  (Ballet shoes required, not pointe shoes)

 

Upper Level: (middle school)
-Ballet, pointe, contemporary & jazz: require a placement class

 

Advanced & Pre-Professional Classes
-Ballet, pointe, contemporary & jazz: require a placement class

2023-2024 Tuition Rates

  • Family Registration Fee - $55
  • Tuition: Please note some class times have changed to offer longer instruction time.  This change in time affects tuition costs.  Monthly tuition will be calculated based on hours of dance classes per week for each family. 

     

  • Swansboro & EI Dance Studio accept payment via the DSP parent portal, check or cash. 
    Please always label payments with CHILD'S FULL NAME!


     
  • If paying via check: please leave the check in the dropbox, located in the lobby of either studio.
  • If paying via cash, please place payment in a labeled envelope and leave in dropbox.
  • If paying via debit/credit card/e-check, you will be charged a convienience fee. Please register your card information on your online account and make a payment each month or enroll in Auto-Pay for your balance to be drafted on the 1st of each month.

Contact Us Today!

Swansboro Dance Studio
Located at 130 Leslie Lane

Swansboro

 

Emerald Isle Dance Studio

Located at 8752 Reed Dr

Emerald Ise

Phone:
910-326-1152

 

Email:

swansborodance@
gmail.com

 

UPCOMING EVENTS

Tuesday, September 5

FIRST day of class!

 

2023/2024 Welcome Letter
Welcome Letter - Policies/Procedures
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Swansboro Studio Office Hours 

Monday 4:00 pm- 8:00 pm

Tuesday 4:00 pm - 8:00 pm

Wednesday 4:00 pm-6:30 pm

Thursday 4:00 pm-7:30 pm

Friday 4:00 pm-6:45pm

We believe...

We believe that every child has an “inner rhythm” and at Swansboro Dance Studio & Emerald Isle Dance Studio we strive to help each dancer find their own rhythm. We believe that a child should be exposed to a variety of activities and encouraged to pursue those that they truly enjoy. Dance, in a challenging, non-competitive atmosphere gives children, as well as adults, the opportunity to express themselves freely through music and movement. It enhances the ability to pursue individual goals and to work together as a group. It reinforces such skills as listening, counting, coordination, motor skills and musicality. Whether a child chooses to dance for many years or moves on to other interests, tapping that inner rhythm will provide life-long benefits.

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