Make your summer plans
June and July classes will be available
on a limited schedule
The following classes will be held during summer months.
(class descriptions/time/fees can be found below)
Tuesday
Adult Tap
Wednesday
Twinkle Toes, Intro Ballet/Tap and Beginning Ballet/Tap
Saturday
Twinkle Toes, Intro Ballet/Tap, Beginning Ballet and Tap, Intermediate Ballet and Tap
Spring Recital - Click Here for information
Community Center Class Schedule
The full schedule is available Aug-May
Please see June/July limited schedule at top of page.
Please note that if your child is unable to attend four classes in a month you are welcome to attend a different class as a make up provided the student is paid for the month in which the make up class occurs. You may not make up a class in a month that you are not currently paid.
Also No Classes
May 25 (Memorial Day Weekend).
With 5 Wed & Thu in May we will also be closed May 29 & 30.
July 4th.
Register at Smyrna City website or at front desk prior to first class.
Please take note of the class name below. It should be entered in the search feature of the Smyrna City site to find the exact class for registration.
Please note that City of Smyrna charges a $10 late fee if Class Fees for the month are not paid by the 10th.
Link to Smyrna City site
Classes held in Smyrna Community Center
200 Village Green Circle, Smyrna GA 30080
Upstairs, fourth and fifth doors on right
Please note the ages shown are suggested ages for each class we do, however, offer some flexibility. If you have a question regarding the appropriate class please give us a call 404-695-7563
We will also allow dancers to change classes without penalty.
If your child is unable to attend four classes in a month you are welcome to attend a different class as a make up provided you are registered for the month in which the make up occurs.
Twinkle Toes Ballet---- Age 2 1/2 - 4 |
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Wednesdays 4:30, Thursdays 4:30, Saturdays 10:30 (45 minutes)
Fee: Smyrna Residents $45/month, nonresidents $55/month
Sing, Dance and Create! Follow popular children's movies as your learn the basics of Ballet and Tap. Dancers will grow in poise, grace, coordination and teamwork creating a special recital performance show. **This is a class for students who can participate without a parent in the studio. This class includes Tap and Ballet
Intro to Ballet/Tap--Ages 3 /12 - 5 (formerly Creative Movement)
Wednesdays 4:30 - 5:15, Thursdays 4:30 - 5:15, Saturdays 10:30-11:15 (45 minutes)
Fee: Smyrna Residents $45/month, nonresidents $55/month
Students have fun as they grow in mental and physical development while exploring creative ways to use movement. Dancers will learn to combine choreography in both Ballet and Tap for April recital. Students attend this class without a parent in the room.
Students are eligible to participate in Scenes from our Dec 7 Nutcracker presentation and also our May 2020 Recital.
Fee: Smyrna Residents $45/month, nonresidents $55/month
Students have fun as they grow in mental and physical development while exploring creative ways to use movement. Dancers will learn to combine choreography in both Ballet and Tap for April recital. Students attend this class without a parent in the room.
Students are eligible to participate in Scenes from our Dec 7 Nutcracker presentation and also our May 2020 Recital.
Beginning Ballet/Tap--Ages 5 to 7.
Wednesdays 5:15 - 6:00, Saturdays 11:15 - 12:15
Fee: Smyrna Residents $45/month, nonresidents $55/month
This class leads the dancers to a structured understanding of Ballet and Tap technique. Students focus on body alignment and classical use of arms and hands.
Beginning Barre and centre work prepares participants for The Nutcracker presentation Dec 7 and the May 2020 Recital. Dancers also qualify for Team classes beginning in August.
Fee: Smyrna Residents $45/month, nonresidents $55/month
This class leads the dancers to a structured understanding of Ballet and Tap technique. Students focus on body alignment and classical use of arms and hands.
Beginning Barre and centre work prepares participants for The Nutcracker presentation Dec 7 and the May 2020 Recital. Dancers also qualify for Team classes beginning in August.
Intermediate Ballet/Tap --Ages 8 and older
Saturdays 11:15-12:45 (90 miuntes)
Fee: Smyrna residents $45/month, non-residents $55/month.
This class is for students who have had at least one year of Ballet and Tap, and will give dancers a solid technical background for advanced dance study. Both barre and center work will impart confidence in complex movements and presentation skills in both ballet and tap. These dancers will qualify for dance team, Dec 7 Nutcraker and May 2020 Recital.
Fee: Smyrna residents $45/month, non-residents $55/month.
This class is for students who have had at least one year of Ballet and Tap, and will give dancers a solid technical background for advanced dance study. Both barre and center work will impart confidence in complex movements and presentation skills in both ballet and tap. These dancers will qualify for dance team, Dec 7 Nutcraker and May 2020 Recital.
Advanced Ballet Technique - -- Ages 8 and older
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Thursdays 6:15 - 7:30 Fee: Smyrna residents $45/month, non-residents $55 This class is for students who have had previous Ballet training and will focus on technique and preparation for dance en pointe. This class is an excellent way to strengthen and increase the flexibility of the foot and gain a thorough knowledge of Classical Ballet. These dancers will participate in rectials, Jonquil Festivals and are eligible for dance team. |
Hip Hop -- Ages 6 and older
Wednesdays 6:00-6:45
Fee: Smyrna residents $45/month, non-residents $55/month.
Put on your tennis shoes and dance away the blues. Have a blast, express yourself and stay fit while moving to age appropriate popular music. Warm up with high action exercises and learn the basics of Hip Hop and Modern dance. Students will perform in recital and are eligible for dance team.
That's Entertainment Ages 8-18
Thursdays 5:15-6:00
Fee $100/month
Students will work with the Artistic Director learning how to create a dance and put it into a production. Mary McGehee has a MFA in Dance and years of experience in New York, studying Ballet, Broadway Jazz and Modern Dance. These main styles of dance will be studied. Course will include improvisation, history of dance, rhythmic studies and much more. Students will research lighting design, set construction and other aspects of performance.
Adult Tap -- All Adult Ages
Tuesdays 7:00 - 8:00
Fee: Smyrna residents $45/month, non-residents $55
Did you take tap classes as a child and miss it? Join us to tap the night away. No experiences in tap but would love to try it? Join us as well. Classes are tailored to beginners and intermediates at the same time. We will learn basic tap steps and put them together in dances. Holiday and Spring recitals are available but not required. Contact 404-475-2615
Adult Jazz/Hip Hop - Ages 15+
Thursdays 6:15 - 7:00
Fee: Smyrna residents $45/month, non-residents $55
Want to get some exercise and learn some moves to day at weddings/parties and clubs? Come try-out our new Adult Jazz/Hip Hop class. New January 2019. You will learn basic jazz/hip hop steps and simple routines. No pressure, just fun moves!!
Competition Teams - Judged performances in local/regional shows.
Fee: Smyrna residents $45/month, non-residents $55/month.
Junior Varsity Jazz/Ballet Dance Team: Ages 6 and older
Wednesdays 6:45 - 7:30
Any student who takes a technique class can join this high energy group. Great for learning teamwork skills. The team will compete in the metro area in the spring of 2018 and also perform in recitals and Jonquil Festivals. Your dancer will grow in discipline and develop a passion for dance.
Varsity Jazz/Ballet Dance Team: Ages 8 and older
Wednesdays 6:45 - 7:30
Learn to dance your way to Broadway auditions in this class that combines the energy of Jazz with the discipline of Ballet. We will compete in two of 3 venues in the Spring of 2018 and perform in both recitals and the Jonquil Festivals. Team members must also take a technique class and will become over the course of the year experienced performers.
Contemporary Ballet Dance Team: Ages 8 and older
Wednesdays 6:00 - 6:45
Learn teamwork, coordinatioin, poise and presentation skills as we prepare to compete in metro area venues in the Spring of 2018. These dances will also perform in the December and May recitals along with the Jonquil Festivals. The class allows the performer to connect mind and body in fluid movement incorporating Jazz, Ballet and Modern Dance. To qualify for this a team, a student must take an additional technique class at the Community Center.
Platinum Dance Team: Ages 3 - 5
Saturdays 9:30 - 10:15
Our youngest competitive team will travel to two competitions when we have a dance completed. This semester will be spent practicing Ballet, Jazz and Modern Dance and learning to put these skills into an age appropriate piece of choreography.
**Private and Duet Coaching By Request**
Flexible times available, please call for details.